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Colloidal Synthesis of Lead Oxide Nanocrystal for Photovoltaics

Vacuum Deposited Polymer Solar Cells

We have demonstrated fabrication of polymer solar cells through low-cost vacuum deposition. As an alternative to coating and printing, this solvent-free method has a potential to easily deposit multiple layers and thus enhance complexity of photovoltaic devices. The article was published in ACS Applied Surface and Interfaces.

Colloidal Synthesis of Lead Oxide Nanocrystal for Photovoltaics

We have synthesised oleic acid capped PbO nanocrystals using a one-pot, colloidal synthesis method. The work illustrates another important step towards the synthesis of low band-gap semiconducting materials utilizing earth-abundant elements and environmentally benign fabrication methods. The research was published in Chemical Communications.

SnS/PbS Nanocrystal Photovoltaics

We have shown that SnS nanocrystals can be synthesized and processed to fabricating thin ﬁlms that are photoconductive and form a type II heterojunction with PbS nanocrystalline ﬁlms. The ability to make multi-layer nanocrystal devices is an important step forward to inexpensive broadband photovoltaics. The article was published in Nanotechnology.

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Welcome to the Solar Cell Research Initiative of the Materials Department at Oxford University. The purpose of this group is to draw together scientists and engineers with an interest in how light energy is absorbed, dissipated, transported and stored. Combining research programs in experimental and theoretical solid state physics as well as material synthesis and characterization we aim to create and develop sources of sustainable energy driven by the power of the sun.

Big congratulations to Major Shawn Willis who passed his viva with minor correction on 12/Oct! We wish him the best of luck in the future!


Solar cell architecture	PbS/SnS nanocrystal heterojunction solar cell

Vacuum Deposited Polymer Solar Cells

Colloidal Synthesis of Lead Oxide Nanocrystal for Photovoltaics

SnS/PbS Nanocrystal Photovoltaics

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