Can anyone give some references related to Plasmonic-effect in solar cells?

05 May 2014 1 3K Report

I have actually been looking for plasmonic effect in thin film solar cells, like Silver Nanoparticles for High-Performance Polymer Solar Cells.

Shamjid Palappra

Thanks a lot Mr.Abderrahmane Kadri and Mr.Chad Nesmith

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