Md. Shahariar Chowdhury - Böcker

Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics: Technologies and Applications is the first book to offer comprehensive coverage of the emerging area of antimony-based photovoltaics. The book begins by introducing antimony-based materials and compounds, fundamental properties, synthesis methods, stability issues, and device architectures. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth information on the incorporation of organic semiconductors, interface dynamics in organic-inorganic systems, device fabrication and architecture, characterization and analysis techniques, degradation, and performance metrics and benchmarks before a final chapter discusses challenges and potential solutions in relation to material defects, interface degradation, and scale-up and manufacturing.This is an informative resource for all those with an interest in solar energy and the latest advances in photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D professionals, scientists, and other industrial personnel.Introduces the role of antimony in modern photovoltaic systemsExplains fundamental properties, organic components in antimony PVs, and interface dynamics in organic-inorganic systemsExamines device fabrication and architecture, characterization and analysis techniques, and performanceProvides a thorough, technological overview, with practical insights, guidelines, and real-world applicationsAddresses key challenges and potential solutions in this innovative area of research

Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact offers a holistic resource that provides the reader with a nuanced understanding of the latest techniques and various other considerations in the recycling and environmental processing of solar photovoltaic modules. Beginning with an overview of solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, the book offers detailed chapters focusing on solar cell types, challenges, recycling techniques, regulations and policy, environmental impact, and economic impact, as well as discussing how sustainability, economics, and innovation intersect in this area of increasing importance. This valuable resource will be of interest to all those with an interest in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life, recycling, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.Introduces the key concepts of solar photovoltaic manufacture, installation, lifecycle, and end-of-lifeCovers established mechanical, thermal, and chemical processes, as well as emerging and innovative techniquesProvides specific coverage of first generation, second generation, and third generation technologiesAddresses key challenges relating to chemistry and materials, waste management and landfill issues, and economic impact