Introduces the EPFL Open Science Workshop on Solar Fuels Standards and Benchmarking, emphasizing the principles of open science data management and the creation of the Solar Fuels Database.
Covers the basics of energy states in matter, thermal transport, and solar systems, emphasizing the importance of electrochemistry in solar energy applications.
Explores solar energy conversion into fuels, reactor concepts, stringent material requirements, proposed devices, efficiency considerations, and net value per energy.
Explores the preparation of silicon material and wafers for photovoltaic applications, covering topics such as the crystalline silicon standard chain and alternative wafering techniques.
Covers the formation of Al back-surface field in crystalline silicon solar cells, exploring Al melting, Si dissolution, eutectic liquid formation, and more.
