Study of Black-Silicon Thermophotovoltaics for Waste-Heat-to-Electricity Harnessing via Novel Fundamental Modeling

In this research, simulation studies have been done to study the use of photovoltaic cells in thermophotovoltaic applications. In simple terms, thermophotovoltaic devices convert light and heat energy to electricity. They are significant for the conversion of waste heat as a source of renewable energy. Simulation models are important for engineers and scientists to identify defects in designs before/during experimental studies of prototypes. Hence, the results from this research are important in steering the direction of thermophotovoltaics and sustainable energy.