Nanoscale Photovoltaics Devices and Materials
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous pursuit of high-efficiency, low-cost, and flexible photovoltaic (PV) technologies has placed nanoscale photovoltaics at the forefront of next-generation solar energy research. The unique properties of nanomaterials, such as size-tuneable bandgaps, enhanced light absorption, and improved charge carrier dynamics, offer transformative potential for solar cell design, fabrication, and performance optimization. As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions grows, understanding and harnessing nanoscale phenomena in photovoltaic materials and devices has become increasingly crucial. We invite you to submit your latest research to a new Special Issue in this field.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for sharing the latest advancements in nanoscale photovoltaic research, in line with the journal's scope, covering cutting-edge nanoscience and energy applications. We welcome contributions that explore fundamental mechanisms, novel material synthesis, interface engineering, device architectures (e.g., perovskite–silicon tandems, quantum dot photovoltaics, nanowire junction cells, and plasmonic-enhanced hybrids), and in situ/operando characterization techniques at the nanoscale.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Perovskite and quantum dot solar cells;
- Nanostructured silicon and tandem PVs;
- Light management and nanophotonic strategies;
- Charge transport and interface engineering;
- Nanoscale stability and degradation mechanisms;
- Advanced characterization and simulation at the nanoscale.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zhihao Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanoscale
- photovoltaics
- perovskite
- silicon-based solar cell
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