Preface

The world demand for energy is dramatically increasing, necessitating accelerated research into renewable nonfossil-based sources of electricity. The conversion of light from the Sun into electrical energy using photovoltaics (PV) is a key technology being explored to meet these challenges both on Earth and in space. Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon presents the latest innovations in materials, processing, and devices to produce electricity via advanced, sustainable photovoltaic technologies. It provides an overview of the novel materials and device architectures that have been developed to optimize energy conversion efficiencies and minimize environmental impacts. Advances in technologies for harnessing solar energy are extensively discussed, with topics, including materials processing, device fabrication, sustainability of materials and manufacturing, and the current state of the art. Contributions from leading international experts discuss the applications, challenges, and future prospects of research in this increasingly vital field, providing a valuable resource for students and researchers working in this area.