Metals nanoparticles (NP) are used on top of solar cell to enhance the light absorption in thin film solar cell. Now, lets say NP-A has its absorption range in between 6-18 eV frequency with peak at 13 eV and NP-B has its absorption range in between 6-10 eV frequency with peak at 8 eV.
So, which NP is better for the plasmonic solar cell? NP-A or, NP-B?
Isn't it NP-A because it absorbs light of a wider range, so it can absorb more more light and hence, can improve the efficiency of the solar cell. Am I right?
Any supporting paper for that?
it would be great to know yours thinking
Thanking you in advance
your absorption spectrum should be matched to the illumination spectrum: there is no point in having a strong absorber for radiation that does not fall onto the detector. All values are far too high for the typical solar spectral range.
Dear Dr. Thomas Walther and Dr. Igor Goliney
Thank you very much for your kind response.
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