Presenting a comprehensive overview of a rapidly burgeoning field blending solar cell technology with nanotechnology the book covers topics such as solar cell basics nanotechnology fundamentals nanocrystalline silicon-based solar cells nanotextured-surface solar cells plasmon-enhanced solar cells optically-improved nanoengineered solar cells dye-sensitized solar cells 2D perovskite and 2D/3D multidimensional perovskite solar cells carbonaceous nanomaterial-based solar cells quantum well solar cells nanowire solar cells and quantum dot solar cells. The book provides an in-depth and lucid presentation of the subject matter in an elegant easy-to-understand writing style starting from basic knowledge through principles of operation and fabrication of devices to advanced research levels encompassing the recent breakthroughs and cutting-edge innovations. It will be useful for graduate and Ph D students scientists and engineers. Key features: * Builds an integrated perspective of photovoltaics by highlighting the essential role of nanotechnology in each type of solar cell. * Performs simplified mathematical analysis of operational mechanisms of nanostructured solar cells supplemented with solved examples. * Enhances learning with clear explanations of technological advances and illustrative diagrams without sacrificing scientific rigor. |Nano-Structured Photovoltaics Solar Cells in the Nanotechnology Era | Physics