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JMR Focus Issue on Nanowires: Fundamentals and Applications
Submission Deadline: January 28, 2011


Research on nanowires encompasses fundamental issues in crystal growth and the scaling of materials properties to molecular dimensions, and work on possible applications of nano-scale single crystal assemblies in advanced devices. The goal of this JMR focus issue is to summarize leading research performed by nanowire researchers to provide a review of 1) the current state of the field and 2) opportunities for future high-impact science and technology related to semiconductor nanowires. Find out more...
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Thin Film Silicon Photovoltaic Technology – From Innovation to Commercialization
Subhendu Guha, Jeff Yang
From MRS Proceedings Volume 1245

Abstract: The last decade has witnessed tremendous progress in the science and technology of thin film silicon (amorphous and nanocrystalline) photovoltaic. The shipment of solar panels using this technology was about 200 MW in 2009; based on announcement of new or expanded production capacity, the shipment is projected to grow ten-times in the next 3-5 years. The key factor that will determine the wide-scale acceptance of the products will be the cost of solar electricity achieved using this technology. Efficiency of solar modules and throughput of production equipment will play a key role. In this paper, we discuss our roadmap to improve the product efficiency and machine throughput.

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