Advances in Semiconductor Materials and Devices for High-Efficiency Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

Semiconductors are the foundation of modern energy conversion systems and play a pivotal role in the global transition toward a clean and diversified energy infrastructure. One of the most prominent applications is solar energy harvesting based on the photovoltaic effect realized through a variety of semiconductor materials such as crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), and perovskites. Another example is thermophotovoltaics employing wide bandgap semiconductors, which has emerged as an efficient route to directly convert infrared radiation from high-temperature heat sources into electricity. Furthermore, semiconductor-based photocatalysis offers a complementary pathway to convert solar energy into chemical fuels, enabling multiple promising applications such as light-driven water splitting.

This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the latest advances in semiconductor materials and devices for energy conversion in multiple fields across photovoltaics, thermophotovoltaics, photocatalysis, and beyond. This collection seeks to inspire innovative approaches to address the pressing challenges of the energy crisis in the coming decades. All types of manuscripts are welcome, including research articles, reviews, and perspectives.

Dr. Lyu Zhou
Guest Editor

Dr. Wei Wei
Co-Guest Editor

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