Boden and Bagnall 4thWPVC Hawaii.pdfOverview
Photovoltaics is a large activity within the group, our overall aim is to improve the efficiency (or decrease the cost) of photovoltaics. By the application of new nanotechnology concepts. we are particularly interested in anti-reflection and light-trapping technique based around "optical biomimetic surfaces" (such as moth-eyes) the use of "plasmonic nanostructures" to enhance absorption or to couple light into thin film solar cells. We are also exploring semi-conductor growth, including thin film silicon depostion (in conjunction with Plasmaquest Ltd) and the fabrication of self-organised nanodevcies.