Cu–Ag core–shell particles with 5μm-diameter Cu core and 260nm-thick Ag shell were
prepared by an electroless plating method in an aqueous system. The obtained core–shell …

Semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles are the building blocks of the next
generation of electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices. Covering this rapidly …

In order to gain further insight into the formation mechanism of fire-through Ag contacts of Si
solar cells, the ionization of Ag during the dissolution of Ag powder into a lead borosilicate …

Crystalline silicon solar cells are predominant and occupying more than 89% of the global
solar photovoltaic market. Despite the boom of the innovative solar technologies, few can …

Abstract Spherical thiocyanate-coated Cu@ Ag particles were synthesized by a galvanic
replacement reaction. These particles were used to fabricate a conductive paste, which was …

The primary benefit of thin-film photovoltaic devices is that they require less active material,
a secondary benefit is that they are ideally suited for the creation of large modules. Last but …

Black silicon (b-Si) surfaces have exceptionally good optical properties for applications like
solar cells with their reflectivities as low as only~ 1%. Conventional contact fabrication …

Power electronics are devices designed to handle the control and conversion of electrical
power. Such devices include four types of power converters, that is, DC–DC, DC–AC, AC …