Titled “Flexible GaAs single-junction solar cells based on single-crystal-like thin-film materials directly grown on metal tapes," the work offers that III-V compound semiconductor materials are the top candidates for thin-film photovoltaics.
“There is a fast and increasing demand for thin film solar cells in the photovoltaics industry due to several advantages including their light-weight, mechanical flexibility, low cost, wide range of applications and easy scalability,” said Pouladi.