Abstract
Exploration of plasmonic-based technology as discussed in previous chapter can be a good step forward for light trapping applications in c-Si solar cells. Avoiding surface texturing in such solar cells would help in getting better surface passivation as planner/flat surface are better and relatively easier to passivate compared to textured surface. This chapter is focused on such plasmonic-based light trapping structure research and developments for c-Si solar cells. Need and applicability of such emerging plasmonic-based light trapping structures in context of c-Si solar cells have been discussed. Also, a broad overview on limitations and solutions has been presented.
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Solanki, C.S., Singh, H.K. (2017). Plasmonic-Based Light Trapping for c-Si Solar Cell Applications. In: Anti-reflection and Light Trapping in c-Si Solar Cells. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4771-8_9
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