Basma El Zein
University of Business and Technology, KSA
Title: Nanomaterials for 3rd generation sensitized solar cells
Biography
Biography: Basma El Zein
Abstract
Nano-materials are considered as building block for many optoelectronic devices. They differ from bulk counterpart in the size, characteristic and offer new opportunities to be employed in various applications. Zero dimensional (0D) and one dimensional (1D) nanostructures have attracted lots of attention in solar energy harvesting, conversion and storage, owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. Nano-materials offer many advantages in energy conversion specifically in solar cells. These solar cells, depends on the physical interaction between nanomaterials or chemical reaction at the surface or interface of the nanomaterials. In this presentation, we will discuss the zero and one dimensional nanostructures and the role they play in increasing the conversion efficiency of solar cells, taking in consideration the materials to be used to meet the main objective of developing an eco-green solar cell with high conversion efficiency.