This book shows the different molecular devices used for solar energy
conversion and storage and the important characterization techniques for
this kind of device. It has five chapters describing representative
molecule-based solar cells, such as organic solar cells, dye-sensitized
solar cells and hybrid solar cells (perovskite solar cell and quantum
dots solar cells). It also includes two chapters demonstrating the use
of molecular devices in the areas of solar fuel, water splitting and
carbon dioxide reduction. There are further two chapters with
interesting examples of solar energy storage related devices, like solar
flow battery, solar capacitor and solar energy-thermal energy storage.
Three chapters introduce important techniques used to characterize,
investigate and evaluate the mechanism of molecular devices. The final
chapter discusses the stability of perovskite solar cells. This book is
relevant for a wide readership, and is particularly useful for students,
researchers and industrial professionals who are working on molecular
devices for solar energy utilization.