Authors:
Biswaranjan Senapati, R. Regin, S. Suman Rajest, P. Paramasivan, Ahmed J. Obaid

Addresses:
1Department of Computer and Information Science, Parker Hannifin Corp., Illinois, United States of America. 2Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 3Department of Research and Development & International Student Affairs, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 4Department of Research and Development, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 5Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Kufa, Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. bsenapati@ualr.edu1, regin12006@yahoo.co.in2, sumanrajest414@gmail.com3, paramasivanchem@gmail.com4, ahmedj.aljanaby@uokufa.edu.iq5   

Abstract:

For decades, solar cells have been championed as the potential saviors of our energy future, offering a clean and inexhaustible source of power. Among the various types of solar cells, Quantum Dot Solar Cells (QDSCs) are rapidly gaining attention, distinguishing themselves through a combination of novel properties and markedly improved efficiency. The secret behind their promising performance lies in the use of quantum dots. These are essentially semiconducting nanoparticles that act as powerful agents to magnify the absorption of sunlight and its subsequent conversion into electrical energy. This comprehensive paper provides a deep dive into the multifaceted architecture, the intricate operations, and the latest advancements in the realm of QDSCs, with an aim to highlight their transformative capacity in shaping the future of solar energy. Drawing from a rich tapestry of existing scholarly articles, we weave in robust mathematical models and supplement them with empirical, experimental results, offering readers a comprehensive view of the performance superiority of QDSCs. One of the cornerstone findings of our research is the undeniable and critical role played by quantum dots. Their presence and function in the solar cells prove instrumental in supercharging energy conversion efficiencies. Through this research, it becomes increasingly clear that QDSCs, powered by the might of quantum dots, have the potential to herald a new era in solar energy, ushering in a future that is both luminous and sustainable.

Keywords: Quantum Dot; Solar Cells; Energy Conversion Efficiency; Nanoparticles; Semiconducting; Photovoltaic; Quantum Confinement; Sustainable Energy.

Received on: 10/02/2023, Revised on: 21/04/2023, Accepted on: 17/06/2023, Published on: 14/08/2023

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Energy Sequence, 2023 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 49-59

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