Multi-junction (tandem) solar cells (TSCs) consisting of multiple light absorbers with
considerably different band gaps show great potential in breaking the Shockley–Queisser (S …

Low-dimensional materials and their hybrids have emerged as promising candidates for
electrocatalytic and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and CO2 conversion into useful …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are intensively investigated for their superior physical,
chemical, and biological properties. A proper knowledge of these properties is essential to …

Plasmonic effects have been proposed as a solution to overcome the limited light absorption
in thin-film photovoltaic devices, and various types of plasmonic solar cells have been …

Electrochemical energy storage devices that can harvest energy from the environment and
store it are increasingly important to address energy poverty in develo** parts of the world …

Nanoplasmonics is a rapidly growing field of research that opens up multiple opportunities
toward practical applications. The understanding of the extreme confinement of light at the …

Metallic nanoparticles such as silver and gold show localized surface plasmon resonances
(LSPRs), which are associated with near-field enhancement effects in the vicinity of …

Plasmonics allows extraordinary control of light, making it attractive for application in solar
energy harvesting. In metal–semiconductor heterojunctions, plasmons can enhance …

Solar cell efficiency improvement has been one of the major concerns to realize ultimately
the cost effective efficient solar cells. Among various ways to improve solar cell efficiency …

Using localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) to focus electromagnetic radiation to
the nanoscale shows the promise of unprecedented capabilities in optoelectronic devices …