Crystal Growth of Silicon for Solar Cells [electronic resource] /
Nakajima, Kazuo.editor.
Usami, Noritaka.editor.
This volume presents a comprehensive survey of the science and technology of crystal growth of Si for solar cells with emphasis on fundamental science. Starting from feedstock, crystal growth of bulk crystals (single crystal and multicrystals) and thin film crystals are discussed. Numerous illustrations promote a comprehension of crystal-growth physics. The fundamental knowledge on crystal growth mechanisms obtained through this book will contribute to future developments of novel crystal growth technologies for further improvement of conversion efficiency of Si-based solar cells.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Feedstock -- Czochralski Silicon Crystal Growth for Photovoltaic Applications -- Floating Zone Crystal Growth -- Crystallization of Silicon by a Directional Solidification Method -- Mechanism of Dendrite Crystal Growth -- Fundamental Understanding of Subgrain Boundaries -- New Crystalline Si Ribbon Materials for Photovoltaics -- Crystal Growth of Spherical Si -- Liquid Phase Epitaxy -- Vapor Phase Epitaxy -- Thin-Film Poly-Si Formed by Flash Lamp Annealing -- Polycrystalline Silicon Thin-Films Formed by the Aluminum-Induced Layer Exchange (ALILE) Process -- Thermochemical and Kinetic Databases for the Solar Cell Silicon Materials.
This volume presents a comprehensive survey of the science and technology of crystal growth of Si for solar cells with emphasis on fundamental science. Starting from feedstock, crystal growth of bulk crystals (single crystal and multicrystals) and thin film crystals are discussed. Numerous illustrations promote a comprehension of crystal-growth physics. The fundamental knowledge on crystal growth mechanisms obtained through this book will contribute to future developments of novel crystal growth technologies for further improvement of conversion efficiency of Si-based solar cells.
Electronics.
Microelectronics.
Renewable energy resources.
Physical chemistry.
Optical materials.
Electronic materials.
Crystallography.
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Physical Chemistry.
Optical and Electronic Materials.
Crystallography and Scattering Methods.



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