Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

Papers
(The TQCC of Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells is 14. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Unveiling the molecular symphony - A DFT exploration of structure, electronic dynamics, and excited state electron transfer in D-π-A systems, enhanced by TeO2@GQD multi-junctions for solar energy conv223
Encapsulation strategies for mechanical impact and damp heat reliability improvement of lightweight photovoltaic modules towards vehicle-integrated applications185
Enhanced visible light-activated gas sensing properties of nanoporous copper oxide thin films175
High photovoltaic performance of an emerging lead-free chalcogenide perovskite BaHfS3 under high pressure165
Improving the performance of industrial TOPCon solar cells through the insertion of intrinsic a-Si layer160
Estimation of power and economic performance of CSP system under different heat transfer and storage fluids using artificial neural networks160
Corrosion behavior of alloys 600, 617, and hastelloy N in molten KCl salt151
Caesium doping accelerates the hydration rate of potassium carbonate in thermal energy storage127
Enhanced thermal energy storage performance of salt hydrate phase change material: Effect of cellulose nanofibril and graphene nanoplatelet125
InAs nanostructures for solar cell: Improved efficiency by submonolayer quantum dot123
An orthogonal investigation in pore size effect of EG on thermal properties and crystallinity of EG/CaCl2·6H2O composite109
Impact of temperature on corrosion behavior of austenitic stainless steels in solar salt for CSP application: An electrochemical study109
High-temperature corrosion of a nickel-based alloy in a molten chloride environment – The effect of thermal and chemical purifications107
Origami-foldable tessellated Crystalline-Si solar cell module with metal textile-based stretchable connections102
One-step construction of novel phase change composites supported by a biomass/MXene gel network for efficient thermal energy storage97
Evaluation of the resistance of halide perovskite solar cells to high energy proton irradiation for space applications95
Biomimetic design of solar evaporator based on biodegradable, low-cost and eco-friendly composite aerogel for efficient solar steam generation93
Low temperature SILAR grown ZnS over TiO2 photoanode: A hetero-structure for dye-sensitized solar cell application88
Effect of oxide diffusion barrier and substrate on the reliability of stainless-steel-based CIGS solar cells86
Assessing hybrid PVT collectors using the Imakhlaf number85
Characterization and performance analysis of SrCl2 impregnated activated alumina composites for solar thermal energy storage85
Paraffin wax@TiO2 phase change microcapsules in SiC-doped for solar energy conversion and thermal storage84
Efficiency improvement of perovskite solar cells by charge transport balancing using length tunable ZnO nanorods and optimized perovskite morphology83
Interdigitated back-contacted crystalline silicon solar cells fully manufactured with atomic layer deposited selective contacts82
A multifunctional flame retardant enabling efficient and stable formamidine-cesium perovskite solar cells79
WAlSiN-based solar-selective coating stability-study under heating and cooling cycles in vacuum up to 800 °C using in situ Rutherford backscattering spectrometry and spectroscopic ellipsometry77
Plated copper electrodes for two-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells75
Black zirconia composites with enhanced thermal, optical and mechanical performance for solar energy applications74
Impact of polymeric stabilisers on the reaction kinetics of SrBr273
Effect of chlorides and sulfates on the corrosion of SS347 and GH3539 in molten solar salt70
Finite difference time domain simulations of absorption enhancement in thin GaAs solar cells with textured back surface reflectors69
Maxwell-Garnett permittivity optimized micro-porous PVDF/PMMA blend for near unity thermal emission through the atmospheric window69
Effects of fluoride salt addition to the physico-chemical properties of the MgCl2–NaCl–KCl heat transfer fluid: A molecular dynamics study67
Prospects and requirements for thermophotonic waste heat energy harvesting66
Effect of fin number on the melting phase change in a horizontal finned shell-and-tube thermal energy storage unit65
PV modules and their backsheets - A case study of a Multi-MW PV power station63
Moisture induced degradation in field-aged multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules62
Defect inspection of photovoltaic solar modules using aerial electroluminescence (EL): A review62
Ga-doped Czochralski silicon with rear p-type polysilicon passivating contact for high-efficiency p-type solar cells61
3D reduced graphene oxide aerogel supported TiO2-x for shape-stable phase change composites with high photothermal efficiency and thermal conductivity61
Optimization of the mass ratio and melting temperature of PCMs integrated in Salt Gradient Solar Ponds60
Towards high-efficiency Al-BSF c-Si solar cell with both superior omnidirectional and electrical performance by modulating the tilt angle of quasi-periodic inverted pyramid arrays59
Application of carbon nanofluids in non-concentrating solar thermal collectors: A critical review of experimental investigations58
Multifunctional daytime radiative cooler resistant to UV aging57
Enhancing poly-Si contact through a highly conductive and ultra-thin TiN layer for high-efficiency passivating contact silicon solar cells56
C3N4 interlayer formation while synthesizing black titania and their dye sensitized solar cell and conductivity performances56
Contactless measurement of current-voltage characteristics for silicon solar cells56
Hole selective contacts based on transition metal oxides for c-Ge thermophotovoltaic devices56
Influence of the annealing temperature of (n) poly-Si/SiOx passivating contacts on their firing stability56
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Tuning back side passivation for enhancing the performance of PERC solar cells55
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High efficiency stable planar perovskite solar cells via heavy water additive54
Ultrasonic guided waves interaction with cracks in the front glass of thin-film solar photovoltaic module53
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Study on the theoretical calculation method for the effective thermal conductivity of carbon nanotube composite molten salt for solar energy application50
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An electron-selective SiC /SiO contact for Si solar cells made with fully industrial techniques50
Surface defect passivation by copper incorporation for efficient perovskite solar cells49
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Plasma immersion ion implantation for tunnel oxide passivated contact in silicon solar cell49
Multijunction solar cell mesa isolation: Correlation between process, morphology and cell performance49
Al L2,3 near edge structure captures the dopant activation and segregation in Al-doped ZnO films48
Editorial Board48
Editorial to the proceedings of the 11th international conference on crystalline silicon photovoltaics48
Radiation tolerance of GaAs1-xSbx solar cells47
Improving thermal energy storage and transfer performance in solar energy storage: Nanocomposite synthesized by dispersing nano boron nitride in solar salt47
Effect of Cr on stress corrosion behavior of typical pressure vessel materials in molten salt environment47
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Comprehensive consideration of light soaking improvement for silicon heterojunction solar cells46
Pyrrole-based viologen derivatives with high contrast and magenta color for electrochromic-fluorescent devices46
Development and degradation analysis of novel three-layered sustainable composite coating for daytime radiative cooling46
PV encapsulant formulations and stress test conditions influence dominant degradation mechanisms46
Aerosol-based deposition of broadband antireflective silica coating with closed mesoporous structure45
Nanocrystalline silicon-oxygen based tunneling recombination junctions in perovskite/silicon heterojunction tandem solar cells45
Effects of CuAlO2 on the heterojunction interface and performance of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin-film solar cells45
Construction of high thermal conductive boron Nitrid@Chitosan aerogel/ paraffin composite phase change material45
Thermal properties and cyclic stability of sodium acetate trihydrate composites containing expanded graphite of different sizes45
A tandem photoelectrochemical cell based on Cu2-xTe nanocrystals for solar energy conversion to hydrogen45
Performance improvement mechanisms of perovskite solar cells by modification of NiO hole-selective contacts with self-assembled-monolayers44
Broad-band conical-shaped perfect absorber metamaterial for solar cells44
Long-term carrier lifetime instabilities in n-type FZ- and Cz-silicon under illumination at elevated temperature44
Leakage-free porous cellulose-based phase change cryogels for sound and thermal insulation44
ZIF-derived carbon/BN/CMF composite PCM for enhanced latent thermal storage, photothermal conversion, and thermal insulation44
Large-area bifacial n-TOPCon solar cells with in situ phosphorus-doped LPCVD poly-Si passivating contacts44
Fabrication of WO3 /Fe44
Enhanced photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction activity towards selective generation of alcohols over CuxO/SrTiO3 heterojunction photocathodes44
Performance analysis of GaAsBi/InGaAs heterostructure for III-V multi-junction solar cells43
Electroforming of Si NCs/p-Si photovoltaic devices: Enhancement of the conversion efficiency through resistive switching43
Enhanced optical properties and light-to-heat conversion performance of Ti3C2/[BMIM]BF4 nanofluids based direct absorption solar collector43
Ambient condition curable, highly weather stable anti-soiling coating for photovoltaic application42
Process development and integration of double-side Poly-Si passivated solar cells with printed contacts via LPCVD and ex-situ tube diffusion42
Optimization of indium recovery from waste crystalline silicon heterojunction solar cells by acid leaching42
A high-performance electrochromic battery based on complementary Prussian white/Li4Ti5O12 thin film electrodes42
Mitigation of J–V distortion in CdTe solar cells by Ga-doping of MgZnO emitter42
Sputter-deposited CdMgTe for rear contact to CdSeTe/CdTe solar cells41
Efficient photo-thermal conversion using Pt nanofluid prepared by laser ablation in liquid41
Corrigendum to “Metal nano-grids for transparent conduction in solar cells” [Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 169 (2017) 68–77]41
Tunable thermal management based on solar heating and radiative cooling41
A theoretical framework for reliable predictions of thermal conductivity of multicomponent molten salt mixtures: KCl-NaCl-MgCl41
Fast-switching electrochromic smart windows based on NiO-nanorods counter electrode41
K2CO3–Li2CO3 molten carbonate mixtures and their nanofluids for thermal energy storage: An overview of the literature41
Assessing the photocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction of BiFeO3 loaded with IrO2 nanoparticles as cocatalyst41
A universal approach to fabricating infrared-shielding smart coatings based on vanadium dioxide40
Alternative low-power plasma-sprayed inconel 625 coatings for thermal solar receivers: Effects of high temperature exposure on adhesion and solar absorptivity40
Transparent porphyrin-based hybrid films for spectral selective solar harvesting and energy generation40
Conductive adhesive based shingled solar cells: Electrical degradation under cyclic loading40
Maskless interdigitated a-Si:H PECVD process on full M0 c-Si wafer: Homogeneity and passivation assessment39
Absorption-polymerization method for synthesizing phase change composites with high enthalpy and thermal conductivity for efficient thermal energy storage39
Size-dependent electrochemical kinetics of nano-granular WO3 thin films39
An analytical investigation on characterizing the properties of glass composition for crystalline silicon solar cells based on the digital microsystem measurement technology39
Integration of thin n-type nc-Si:H layers in the window-multilayer stack of heterojunction solar cells39
A novel laser scribing method combined with the thermal stress cleaving for the crystalline silicon solar cell separation in mass production39
Colorization of passive radiative cooling coatings using plasmonic effects38
Optimization of bifacial Ge-incorporated Sb2Se3 thin-film solar cells by modeling Cu2O back buffer layer38
Collimated solar simulator for curved PV modules characterization38
Effect of the mesoporous size, structure and surface on the melting and heat transport properties of solar salt38
Pilot-scale NO removal efficacy of photocatalytic roofing granules under urban environmental conditions38
Solar reflective brick brown stable iron doped magnesium aluminate: Combustion synthesis, structure and chromatic properties38
Bio-based Polylactic acid/Polyurethane blends with good recyclability and excellent shape stability for solar thermal energy storage38
Lead leaching and electrowinning in acetic acid for solar module recycling38
Preparation of graphitized carbon-coated glass fiber cloth materials with high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and solar-driven water evaporation performance38
Improved Auger recombination models: Consequences for c-Si solar cells38
Characterization of high-temperature figure of merit for solar-thermal absorbers38
Improving the efficiency of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cell by using localized K-doped precursor film38
Toward the recovery of solar silicon from end-of-life PVs by vacuum refining38
Core-satellite assembly of phase-changing material microcapsules enabled with broadband light absorption and localized surface plasmonic resonance for effective photothermal energy harvesting38
Study on the influence of micro-alkali texturing and micro-alkali polishing process on the passivation and contact performance of n-TOPCon solar cells37
Enhancement of power conversion efficiency of Ag-substituted Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells via tuning Cu2+/(Cu++Cu2+) percentage in precursor solution37
Investigation of the stability of metallic grids for large-area perovskite solar cells37
PV module power prediction by deep learning on electroluminescence images - Assessing the physics learned by a convolutional neural network37
Enhancing the photovoltaic efficiency of CZTSSe thin-film solar cells via Ag-doping induced defect modulation37
Review on selective absorber coatings: A catalyst for enhanced solar energy conversion efficiency37
Connecting material degradation and power loss of PV modules using advanced statistical methodology37
High-performance semi-transparent organic solar cells for window applications using MoO3/Ag/MoO3 transparent anodes37
Thermal cycling test of solid particles to be used in concentrating solar power plants37
Optical performance of a solar dish concentrator formed by the same size mirror located on parabolic frame36
Highly reproducible c-Si texturing by metal-free TMAH etchant and monoTEX agent36
Full-spectrum light-driven phase change microcapsules modified by CuS-GO nanoconverter for enhancing solar energy conversion and storage capability36
Harnessing the potential of radiative cooling for the built environment: A new comprehensive protocol for materials’ characterization36
Monitoring solar irradiance and PV module performance in mobile applications36
Corrosion of novel reactive silver ink and commercial silver-based metallizations in diluted acetic acid36
Investigating the effect of Cu underlayer and FTO etching towards photoelectrochemical performance enhancement of Cu2O photoelectrode36
Multifunctional electrochromic yarns for variable optical and thermal regulation36
Direct growth of hematite film on p+n-silicon micro-pyramid arrays for low-bias water splitting35
Polyurethane-SiO2 tandem composite fibrous membrane for passive daytime radiative cooling35
BiVO4 and reduced graphene oxide composite hydrogels for solar-driven steam generation and decontamination of polluted water35
Theoretical insight into the solar thermal absorption property of ultra-high temperature ceramics TMB2 (TM = Ti, Zr, and Hf)35
Development and performance investigation of coffee husk-derived carbon-based nanofluid for solar thermal applications35
Kinetics of silicon nitride coatings degradation and its influence on liquid infiltration in PV silicon crystallization processes34
Enhancing solar-driven hydrogen production through photoelectrochemical methods via dual transition metal doping of titanium oxide to form an impurity energy band34
Micro-photoluminescence studies of shallow boron diffusions below polysilicon passivating contacts34
Sustainable silver recovery by chemical treatment of metal rich fines from solar panel waste34
Spatially resolved defects parameters of the D1 dislocation center in silicon using temperature- and injection-dependent hyperspectral photoluminescence mapping34
Structural design and demonstration of three-dimensional curved photovoltaic modules using crystalline silicon solar cells34
Solar cells based on n+-AZO/p-BaSi2 heterojunction: Advanced opto-electrical modelling and experimental demonstration34
Lamellar-structured phase change composites based on biomass-derived carbonaceous sheets and sodium acetate trihydrate for high-efficient solar photothermal energy harvest34
FDTD modeling of sputtered Mo–Al2O3 nanocomposites34
Sodium 4-(phenylamino) benzenesulfonate: A redox indicator reducing the operation voltages of electrochromic devices33
Investigating the effect of aluminum oxide fixed charge on Schottky barrier height in molybdenum oxide-based selective contacts33
Improvement on solar selective absorption properties of anodic aluminum oxide photonic crystal films by electrodeposition of silver33
Thermostat property of Janus emitter in enclosures33
Boron tube diffusion process parameters for high-efficiency n-TOPCon solar cells with selective boron emitters33
Daytime radiative cooling of single-board computer in nearly enclosed unmanned surface vehicle33
Sulfonate groups assisted texturing for efficient monocrystalline silicon solar cells33
Machine learning in prediction of MXenes-based metasurface absorber for maximizing solar spectral absorption33
Unlocking the full potential of monolithic perovskite/biPoly™ Si tandem devices through in-depth analysis and detailed engineering33
The effect of space charge neutralization on the parametric design of photon enhanced thermionic solar converters32
Long-lived electrochromic device with protonated viologen and Poly(ethylenedioxythiophene-carbazole)/Prussian blue composite for smart windows32
Erosion wear analysis of heat exchange surfaces in a falling particle-based concentrating solar power system32
Building-integrated photovoltaic applied Bi-facial photovoltaic module structural design32
Molecular dynamics study on interfacial diffusion characterization of nanoparticle TiO2 and metal Fe in high-temperature molten salt thermal energy storage system32
Stability of industrial gallium-doped Czochralski silicon PERC cells and wafers32
A visible-to-infrared broadband all-solid-state electrochromic device based Li4Ti5O12/WO3 for optical and thermal management32
Experimental study on the electrically-triggered crystallization behavior of supercooled copper foam-based and expanded graphite-based sodium acetate trihydrate32
Development of a Janus radiative cooler using a versatile fabrication process31
Preparation and parameter optimization of thermochemical heat storage materials with high cyclic stability31
n/p and p/n InGaAs cells for high density TPV modules31
Machine learning model to efficiently predict the structure and properties of MgCl2–NaCl–KCl melts31
Enhancing dielectric-silicon interfaces through surface electric fields during firing31
Incorporation of CaZrO3 into calcium-based heat carriers for efficient solar thermochemical energy storage31
Comprehensive energy balance analysis of photon-enhanced thermionic power generation considering concentrated solar absorption distribution30
Assessing the stability of p+ and n+ polysilicon passivating contacts with various capping layers on p-type wafers30
Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells with over 10% power conversion efficiency enabled by dual passivation strategy30
Narrow bandgap photovoltaic cells30
Crystalline quality control in sequential vapor deposited perovskite film toward high efficiency and large scale solar cells30
Comparative study of As and Cu doping stability in CdSeTe absorbers30
CuSb: The dominant defect in Cu-rich CuSbS2 solar cells fabricated by sulfurizing co-sputtered Cu–Sb precursor30
Preparation and optimization of all-inorganic CdSe/ZnTe solar cells30
Optimization of rear surface morphology in n-type TOPCon c-Si solar cells30
Sunlight-heating and electricity-heating interfacial evaporation membrane driven by sunlight and electricity from photovoltaic panels for steam production30
Effect of UV ageing on debonding of double glass laminates based on different crosslinking and thermoplastic PV encapsulants30
The differences between the hydrogenation by means of photon-injection and electron-injection for N-type tunnel oxide passivated contacts solar cells30
Light scattering from black silicon surfaces and its benefits for encapsulated solar cells29
Influence of Bi–Cu microstructure on the photoelectrochemical performance of BiVO4 photoanode for efficient water splitting29
Photo-excited carrier transport and secondary phases of Na-engineered kesterite flexible thin films29
Highly efficient long thin-film fiber-shaped dye sensitized solar cells based on a fully organic sensitizer29
Polyamide 6-Al2O3 nanoparticle composite nanofiber membranes with high solar reflectivity and human radiation transmittance for passive human body cooling29
Corrigendum to “Inaccuracies in contact resistivity from the Cox–Strack method: A review” [Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 246 (2022) 111909]29
Optical absorption driven by efficient refraction and light concentration for photovoltaic applications29
Experimental investigation and optical visualization of a salt gradient solar pond integrated with PCM29
High carrier lifetimes in UMG multicrystalline wafers after P- diffusion compatible with high-efficiency cell structures29
Diffusion processes in germanium and silicon films grown on Si3N4 substrates29
Erratum to ‘Emissivity at high temperature of Ni-based superalloys for the design of solar receivers for future tower power plants’ [Solar Energy Mater. Solar Cells, 227, (2021), 111066]29
Open architecture testbed for hybrid solar energy harvesting systems based on concentration by Fresnel lens29
Control of Ag deposition for improvement of specular reflection in Ag deposition-based electrochemical mirror through modulation of electrolysis condition29
Corrigendum to “Screening and optimization of processing temperature for Sb2Se3 thin film growth protocol: Interrelation between grain structure, interface intermixing and solar cell performance” [Sol29
Development of smart window using an hydroxypropyl cellulose-acrylamide hydrogel and evaluation of weathering resistance and heat shielding effect29
Porous Ni/CNTs composite membrane as solar absorber for highly efficient solar steam generation29
Metal-catalyzed chemical etching using DIO3 as a hole injection agent for efficient submicron-textured multicrystalline silicon solar cells29
Field tests of a self-sintering, anti-soiling, self-cleaning, nanoporous metal oxide, transparent thin film coating for solar photovoltaic modules29
Corrigendum to “Effect of Cs+ and K+ incorporation on the charge carrier lifetime, device performance and stability in perovskite solar cells” [Sol. Energy Mater. Solar Cell. 236 (March 2022), 111512]29
Thermal and environmental durability of novel particles for Concentrated solar thermal technologies29
Enhanced interfacial evaporation and desalination by solar heat localisation using nitrogenated graphitic carbon and Co3O4 nanorods28
Understanding interfacial chemistry of positive bias high-voltage degradation in photovoltaic modules28
Recover value materials from waste photovoltaic modules as secondary resource: Layer separation by eco-friendly reagent DMC combined pyrolysis28
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Technoeconomic analysis of high-value, crystalline silicon photovoltaic module recycling processes28
Solar Moves: Part 1, Modelling the impact of VIPV28
Decreased interface defects in Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells via Cd2+&Ag+ double-ion interface deposition28
Application of radio frequency capacitively coupled Ar+H2 plasma on rapid annealing of Cu-based photovoltaic grid line28
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A colorless to multicolored triphenylamine-based polymer for the visualization of high-performance electrochromic supercapacitor28
Constructing of 3D porous composite materials of NiAl/CNTs for highly efficient solar steam generation28
In situ high-temperature emissivity measurements of heat-treated, silicon coated stainless steel for solar thermal applications28
Defect detection in III-V multijunction solar cells using reverse-bias stress tests28
Effect of global damp heat ageing on debonding of crosslinked EVA- and POE-glass laminates27
High-yield recycling and recovery of copper, indium, and gallium from waste copper indium gallium selenide thin-film solar panels27
A novel molten salt energy storage-solar thermophotovoltaic integrated system with mid-temperature metamaterial spectrum reshaping27
Investigation on temperature dependence of recent high-efficiency silicon solar modules27
Application of PEG-Fe3O4 nanofluid in flat-plate solar collector: An experimental investigation27
Nanoengineering of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) for boosting electrochemical applications27
Experimental enhancement study of thermophysical properties of ternary carbonate phase change material with multi-dimensional nanoparticles27
Characterization of front contact degradation in monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules following damp heat exposure27
Changes in ohmic shunts in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 devices during damp heat27
Comparative study on high temperature thermal stability of quaternary nitrate-nitrite mixed salt and Solar salt27
State-of-the-art review on water-based nanofluids for low temperature solar thermal collector application26
Thermal properties of 1-hexadecanol/high density polyethylene/graphene nanoplates composites as form-stable heat storage materials26
Finite element model of femtosecond laser scribing on silicon heterojunction solar cells26
Advances in upconversion enhanced solar cell performance26
On the limiting efficiency for silicon heterojunction solar cells26
Insights into mechanism of UV-induced degradation in silicon heterojunction solar cells26
Measurement of poly-Si film thickness on textured surfaces by X-ray diffraction in poly-Si/SiO passivating contacts for monocrystalline Si solar cells26
Na induction effects for J–V properties of Cu2SnS3 (CTS) solar cells and fabrication of a CTS solar cell over-5.2% efficiency26
Unlocking dual-band electrochromism with stacked structure of amorphous tungsten oxide and Prussian blue26
Renewable organic phase change materials for latent heat thermal energy storage applications: Diesters of sebacic acid26
Past research and future strategies for molten chlorides application in concentrated solar power technology25
Simulation of corrosion behavior of Fe–Cr–Ni alloy in binary NaCl–CaCl2 molten salt using a cellular automata method25
22.8% full-area bifacial n-PERT solar cells with rear side sputtered poly-Si(n) passivating contact25
Future cost projections for photovoltaic module manufacturing using a bottom-up cost and uncertainty model25
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