Abstract
Semiconductor nanocrystals are promising for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications due to the size-tuned electrical, thermal, and optical properties. For example, they can be size-tuned to emit and absorb light in a specific wavelength range. Their small size also makes multiple exciton generation possible in certain situations. However, their device performance is usually limited by the poor charge transport. Tellurium-based nanoparticle studies were performed in the form of photovoltaic film research, and later, nanocomposite thermoelectrics have been studied.
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Date of Award
January 2016
Recommended Citation
Rickey, Kelly, "NANOSCALE ENERGY TRANSPORT IN PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMOELECTRIC NANOMATERIALS" (2016). Open Access Dissertations. 1270.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1270
First Advisor
Xiulin Ruan
Committee Member 1
Timothy Fisher
Committee Member 2
Raymond Viskanta
Committee Member 3
Yue Wu
Committee Member 4
Xianfan Xu