Hybrid thermionic-photovoltaic converter with graphene-on-semiconductor heterojunction anode for efficient electricity generation
Hao Qiu, Shisheng Lin, Haoran Xu, Guanghui Hao, Gang Xiao
Abstract
with an electronic efficiency of ∼27%. This work paves the way for the development of TIPV converter toward high power density.
Topics & Concepts
Thermionic emissionAnodeMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsCathodeWork functionGrapheneSemiconductorHeterojunctionPhotovoltaic systemElectrical engineeringNanotechnologyElectronPhysicsLayer (electronics)ElectrodeEngineeringQuantum mechanicsThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devicessolar cell performance optimization