Si nanocrystals have been extensively studied because of their novel properties and their
potential applications in electronic, optoelectronic, photovoltaic, thermoelectric and …

Silicon nanocrystals (Si NCs) are a promising candidate for the top cell of Si tandem solar
cells since their bandgap exceeds that of bulk silicon and can be tuned by adjusting …

In this work we aim at understanding the effect of n-and p-type substitutional doping in the
case of matrix-embedded and freestanding Si nanocrystals. By means of ab initio …

The use of graphene as transparent conducting layer in devices that require high
temperature processing is proposed. The material shows stability upon thermal treatments …

Hot carrier generation in silicon (Si) quantum dots (QDs) is studied with power dependent
continuous wave photoluminescence (CWPL) spectroscopy. By taking sub-band gap …

Silicon nanocrystals (Si NCs) for 3rd generation photovoltaics or optoelectronic applications
can be produced by several industrially compatible physical or chemical vapor deposition …

An important modern problem is the doping of nanoparticles with impurities, which allow the
creation of silicon nanoclusters (Si-NC) emitting light, and are also objects for solar energy …

Silicon nanocrystals (SiNC) in silicon oxide is a promising material for many applications in
micro-and nanoelectronics. This article develops a theory of the kinetics of SiNC formation …

Silicon nanocrystals (Si-NC) in silicon oxide is a promising material for many applications in
micro-and nanoelectronics. This article develops a theory of the kinetics of Si-NC formation …

The properties of n‐and p‐doped silicon nanocrystals obtained through ab initio calculations
are reviewed here. The aim is the understanding of the effects induced by substitutional …