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13 articles for “light trapping”
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On the Interplay between Surface Roughness and Cell Thickness for Efficient CZTS Thin Film Solar Cells
Abstract: Today's thin-film photovoltaic technologies comprising CuInS2 (CIS), CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) and CdTe elements that are costly and rare and in the earth crust such as In, Ga, Te and toxic like Cd. Henceforth, in future, expense decrease, proficient and expanded creation, utilizing bounteously accessible nonharmful components, appear to be the fundamental issue to deliver large scale manufacturing and effective sunlight-based cells. Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS), having the kesterite structure, is perhaps the most …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Beyond Conventional: Nanostructures as Key Enablers for Efficiency Enhancement in Thin Film Photovoltaics
Abstract: One of the key options for lowering the cost of photovoltaic production through the reduction ofactive material utilisation is thin-film solar cells. However, thin film solar cells' performance may beconstrained by low light absorption brought on by a low absorption coefficient or by an inadequatelythick active layer. Minimising expenses and increasing overall efficiency in thin-film solar cells needimproving light absorption that can be converted into electrical power. As a result, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Non-linear Photonic Crystals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: The nonlinear photonic crystals (NLPCs) are periodic material structures in which nonlinear materials are used for photonic structure formation. In nonlinear photonic crystals, the optical response mainly depends on the intensity of the light beam that propagates through the photonic crystal. These structures show new optical properties with improved or enhanced or new functionalities that cannot be observed in linear photonic crystals. In addition to this, using nonlinear materials in …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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AR Coatings in Solar Efficiency: A Study
Abstract: In the global race toward renewable energy dominance, the focus often fixes upon the exotic materials within the photovoltaic cell: silicon type, junction structure, or emergent perovskites. Yet, the most immediate and profound efficiency gains are often secured by a layer so thin it is invisible, a film of optimized material applied directly to the glass interface: the Anti-Reflective (AR) coating. These coatings are not merely an expensive aesthetic choice; …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Design Simulation and Analysis of Improved Anti Reflecting Coating for Reflection Loss Minimization of Solar Cell
Abstract: Antireflection coatings are made up of a thin layer of dielectric material with a specific thickness and refractive index that causes the wave reflected from the top surface of the antireflection coating to be out of phase with the wave reflected from the semiconductor surface due to interference effects in the coating. Anti-reflective coating design and modelling were utilised to improve the efficiency of solar cells. When integrated into arrays …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Super-earths (Exo-planets): How Much Probability of Colonization of Life is There?
Abstract: On January 4th, 2009 American Astronomical Society in Washington D.C, the Kepler team announced that it had identified first new exo-planet and after that up to 2013, Kepler had identified nearly 4034 exoplanets or Super earth outside our solar system where some chemical conditions that the pre-biotic earth had might have prompted life, at least in form of microbes. Scientists so far announced the lists of earth-sized 4034 exo-planets with …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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A Review on Test Facility for Measuring Pressure Drop in Hydroformed Cryopanel
Abstract: Cryopump is a vacuum pump that pumps the gases and vapors by condensing them on a cold surface, by adsorption on porous surfaces or by trapping mechanism. Helium gas which is very light can only be pumped by Cryoadsorption cryopump. Cryoadsorption cryopump cannot be used when working for continuous operation as it pumps the effluent till the saturation state is achieved. Then the absorbed gases are required to be removed …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Critical Guidelines for TiO2 and Ultraviolet Light Induced Disinfection in Upper Ceiling Mounted Device
Abstract: In-room air cleaners and upper room air UV light germicidal irradiation are designing control technologies that can assist with lessening the groupings of airborne microscopic organisms and contagious spores in the indoor climate. The upper ceiling mounted device is sealed with TiO2 and UV light which is efficient in action due to photocatalytic activity. TiO2 absorbs UV light strongly as compared to sun light and they form hydroxyl radicals. It …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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ZnO Nanostructure Shape Effects in Photocatalysis of Methylene Blue
Abstract: Nowadays, dyes are used in the food industry, textile industry, paper industry, hair coloring, light-harvesting arrays, photoelectrochemical cells, etc. Most of the dyes are nonbiodegradable, toxic, carcinogenic, and consist of organic compounds. These dye wastages are discharged into water bodies and the environment causing serious hazards to the marine ecosystem as well as the humans extensively. To treat toxic dyes traditional methods such as adsorption, activated carbon, ultrafiltration, and reverse …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 722–727 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Honeycomb Rear Door Map Pocket by Application of Finite Element Method
Abstract: In modern automobiles, the door trim plays a vital role in both functionality and occupant safety. It integrates various convenience features such as armrests, power window switches, and map pockets, while also contributing to crash energy absorption during side impacts. In such collisions, the occupant's body typically contacts the door trim, making its design and material selection critical for minimizing injury through controlled deformation and energy dissipation. This research focuses …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 940–951 Read article
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Minimization Technique of Pollution and Traffic Using IOT: A Review
Abstract: With the evolving technology, the level of pollution is increasing day by day and even faster whether it is of any type. As more cars have been driving on the road, pollution levels have risen. The emanations at the crossing points have raised, due to which the people living thereby truly get effected by this. This brings the Web of Things into action (IOT) for solving this problem by using …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Comparison of Photocatalytic activity of Various Metallic and Non-metallic doped TiO2 Nano Particles for Treatment of Pharmaceutical Effluent
Abstract: The use of semiconductor oxide particles such as TiO2 as photo catalysts has shown great utility in the complete mineralization of organic compounds present in effluent. The dopant maximize the electron trapping for further inhibiting excitation recombination and thereby enhancing the oxidation of organic compounds. A pilot scale synthesis of TiO2 nano particles has been carried out using the Sol-gel method with various metallic dopants like Iron, Copper, Cobalt, Vanadium, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of europium doped barium magnesium aluminate (BaMgAl 10 O 17 :Eu 2+ ) and lanthanum yttrium phosphate (LaYPO 4 :Eu 2+ ) nanophosphors
Abstract: Over a decade after adapting the definition and long-term vision for nanotechnology, the programs around the world have achieved remarkable results regarding scientific discoveries that span better understanding of the smallest living structures and functions of matter at the nanoscale. The current scenario of emerging field of luminescent material (phosphor) has a great interest in optoelectronics and solid-state lighting applications for industrial purpose. In the present work, we have reported, …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–39 Read article