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bandgaps

  • plural
    of bandgap.
    bandgap
    noun
    the energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band in a solid, representing the range of energies that electrons cannot occupy and therefore cannot use to conduct electricity. The bandgap is greatest in insulators, smaller in semiconductors, and nonexistent in metals.

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These organic solar cells consist of front and rear subcells with varying bandgaps, enabling broader absorption and use of the solar spectrum.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024

This setup enables greater flexibility in selecting the bandgaps of each cell of the tandem, thereby optimizing photon absorption and enhancing the overall efficiency of solar energy production.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024

For the MEG studies, the hydrazine-treated devices allowed for the use of larger QD sizes with smaller bandgaps, facilitating the ability to study high-energy photons relative to the bandgap.

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 15, 2011

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