Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications

Solar energy is one of the sustainable free natural sources from the sun. It is inexhaustible, nonpolluting, and does not emit any greenhouse gases during electrical energy conversion. This clean technology reduces the impact of global warming by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels-based electri...

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Main Authors: Low F.W., Lai C.W., Samsudin N.A., Yusoff Y., Goh S.M., Chau C.F., Shakeri M., Amin N., Tiong S.K.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-256142023-05-29T16:11:44Z Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications Low F.W. Lai C.W. Samsudin N.A. Yusoff Y. Goh S.M. Chau C.F. Shakeri M. Amin N. Tiong S.K. 56513524700 54879860000 57190525429 57206844407 25521891600 25824209000 55433849200 7102424614 15128307800 Solar energy is one of the sustainable free natural sources from the sun. It is inexhaustible, nonpolluting, and does not emit any greenhouse gases during electrical energy conversion. This clean technology reduces the impact of global warming by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels-based electricity generation. To bring photovoltaic (PV) solar technology to the point of commercial sustainability in terms of performance and cost effectiveness, substantial research into the development of a highly efficient solar cell system is essential. Recent studies have indicated that nanostructured-like two-dimensional graphene material is a promising sustainable functional material with unique properties that could enhance the efficiency of every generation of PV cell technologies. In fact, a one-atom thick layer of graphene structure, which comprises sp2-hybridized carbon atoms, can provide extraordinarily high electron charge carrier mobilities to the related PV cell applications, especially organic aspect devices. It offers excellent electronic conduction levels due to the occurrence of a free pi (?) electron for each carbon atom. In addition, further improvement can be made by incorporating an optimum content of semiconductor metal oxides with graphene material to further enhance the efficiency of the PV. Notably, graphene-based metal oxide materials would facilitate photon absorption and minimize the recombination centers due to their narrowing bandgap energy. In this chapter, different synthesis strategies and nanoarchitectures of graphene and graphene/metal oxide-based PV applications are studied in detail. New approaches in the synthesis of high-quality graphene and graphene/metal oxide are essential for enhancing the overall efficiency of the PV solar cell. The material presented in this chapter has the potential to stimulate innovation in the synthesis of high-quality graphene and graphene/metal oxide materials. � 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Final 2023-05-29T08:11:44Z 2023-05-29T08:11:44Z 2020 Book Chapter 10.1016/B978-0-12-820628-7.00005-8 2-s2.0-85126411000 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85126411000&doi=10.1016%2fB978-0-12-820628-7.00005-8&partnerID=40&md5=d33a040a5e9de8412bc3b732de149d83 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/25614 103 132 Elsevier Scopus
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description Solar energy is one of the sustainable free natural sources from the sun. It is inexhaustible, nonpolluting, and does not emit any greenhouse gases during electrical energy conversion. This clean technology reduces the impact of global warming by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels-based electricity generation. To bring photovoltaic (PV) solar technology to the point of commercial sustainability in terms of performance and cost effectiveness, substantial research into the development of a highly efficient solar cell system is essential. Recent studies have indicated that nanostructured-like two-dimensional graphene material is a promising sustainable functional material with unique properties that could enhance the efficiency of every generation of PV cell technologies. In fact, a one-atom thick layer of graphene structure, which comprises sp2-hybridized carbon atoms, can provide extraordinarily high electron charge carrier mobilities to the related PV cell applications, especially organic aspect devices. It offers excellent electronic conduction levels due to the occurrence of a free pi (?) electron for each carbon atom. In addition, further improvement can be made by incorporating an optimum content of semiconductor metal oxides with graphene material to further enhance the efficiency of the PV. Notably, graphene-based metal oxide materials would facilitate photon absorption and minimize the recombination centers due to their narrowing bandgap energy. In this chapter, different synthesis strategies and nanoarchitectures of graphene and graphene/metal oxide-based PV applications are studied in detail. New approaches in the synthesis of high-quality graphene and graphene/metal oxide are essential for enhancing the overall efficiency of the PV solar cell. The material presented in this chapter has the potential to stimulate innovation in the synthesis of high-quality graphene and graphene/metal oxide materials. � 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Low F.W.
Lai C.W.
Samsudin N.A.
Yusoff Y.
Goh S.M.
Chau C.F.
Shakeri M.
Amin N.
Tiong S.K.
format Book Chapter
author Low F.W.
Lai C.W.
Samsudin N.A.
Yusoff Y.
Goh S.M.
Chau C.F.
Shakeri M.
Amin N.
Tiong S.K.
spellingShingle Low F.W.
Lai C.W.
Samsudin N.A.
Yusoff Y.
Goh S.M.
Chau C.F.
Shakeri M.
Amin N.
Tiong S.K.
Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
author_sort Low F.W.
title Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
title_short Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
title_full Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
title_fullStr Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
title_full_unstemmed Graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
title_sort graphene and its derivatives, synthesis route, and mechanism for photovoltaic solar cell applications
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