Evaluation of polymer based zinc oxide nanoparticle layers for down-conversion application in thin-film photovoltaic structures

The article presents the approach of using zinc oxide nanoparticle layers for energy down-conversion to enhance the efficiency of thin-film solar cells. Both experimental results and computer simulations are shown. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were dispersed in polymer matrixes and deposited using spin coating technique. Luminescent properties were analyzed and simulation model was created in order to investigate their influence on the performance of photovoltaic cell. The results show that this approach has the potential to increase the efficiency of thin-film solar cells.