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Alumina and Hafnia ALD Layers for a Niobium-Doped Titanium Oxide Photoanode

Naji Al Dahoudi,  Qifeng Zhang,  Guozhong Cao, 
  • First Published: 31 December 2012
Editorial
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Prompt and Delayed Fluorescences

Korkut Yegin,  Ş. İpek Karaaslan,  Necdet Aslan, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2012
Editorial
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Hybrid Solar Technology for Power Polygeneration and Energy Saving

T. T. Chow,  G. N. Tiwari,  Christophe Menezo, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2012
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Photovoltaic Power System with an Interleaving Boost Converter for Battery Charger Applications

Sheng-Yu Tseng,  Cheng-Tao Tsai, 
  • First Published: 24 December 2012
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Benzothiazine Dyes/2,4,6-Tris(trichloromethyl)-1,3,5-triazine as a New Visible Two-Component Photoinitiator System

Radosław Podsiadły,  Radosław Michalski,  Andrzej Marcinek,  Jolanta Sokołowska, 
  • First Published: 24 December 2012
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Amorphous Silicon Single-Junction Thin-Film Solar Cell Exceeding 10% Efficiency by Design Optimization

Mohammed Ikbal Kabir,  Seyed A. Shahahmadi,  Victor Lim,  Saleem Zaidi,  Kamaruzzaman Sopian,  Nowshad Amin, 
  • First Published: 23 December 2012
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Optimized Solar Energy Power Supply for Remote Wireless Sensors Based on IEEE 802.15.4 Standard

Ondrej Krejcar,  Miroslav Mahdal, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2012
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High-Efficiency Si Solar Cell Fabricated by Ion Implantation and Inline Backside Rounding Process

Chien-Ming Lee,  Sheng-Po Chang,  Shoou-Jinn Chang,  Ching-In Wu, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2012
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A Comparative Evaluation of TiO2 Suspension Coating Techniques: A Novel Technique to Achieve Optimal Thickness and Uniformity of Photocatalytic Film

Masoud Rismanchian,  Farideh Golbabaei,  Yadollah Mortazavi,  Gholamhossein Pourtaghi,  Abbas Rahimi Foroushani,  Parvin Nassiri, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2012
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On the Performance of Hybrid PV/Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell System in the Tropics

Salwan Dihrab,  Tamer Khatib,  Kamaruzzaman Sopian,  Habeeb Al-Ani,  Saleem H. Zaidi, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2012
Editorial
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Environmental Photocatalysis

Jiaguo Yu,  Pengyi Zhang,  Huogen Yu,  Christos Trapalis, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2012
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Effect of Oxygen and Hydrogen Peroxide on the Photocatalytic Degradation of Monochlorobenzene in TiO2 Aqueous Suspension

Dyi-Hwa Tseng,  Lain-Chuen Juang,  Hsin-Hsu Huang, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2012
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Theoretical Evidence for the Distance-Dependent Photoinduced Electron Transfer of Porphyrin-Oligothiophene-Fullerene Triads

Shan Zhang,  Yuanzuo Li,  Jing Liu,  Meiyu Zhao,  Yueyi Han,  Yong Ding,  Peng Song,  Fengcai Ma, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2012
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Hybrid Solar: A Review on Photovoltaic and Thermal Power Integration

T. T. Chow,  G. N. Tiwari,  C. Menezo, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2012
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Optimal I-V Curve Scan Time of Solar Cells and Modules in Light of Irradiance Level

Matic Herman,  Marko Jankovec,  Marko Topič, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2012
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Photocatalytic Treatment of Rhodamine 6G in Wastewater Using Photoactive ZnO

Doina Lutic,  Cristina Coromelci-Pastravanu,  Igor Cretescu,  Ioannis Poulios,  Catalina-Daniela Stan, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2012
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First-Principles Study on Influences of Crystal Structure and Orientation on Band Offsets at the CdS/Cu2ZnSnS4 Interface

Wujisiguleng Bao,  Masaya Ichimura, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2012
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Structural Configuration of Myelin Figures Using Fluorescence Microscopy

Lobat Tayebi,  Masoud Mozafari,  Daryoosh Vashaee,  Atul N. Parikh, 
  • First Published: 28 November 2012
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Preparation and Characterization of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films by Selenization of Cu0.8Ga0.2 and In2Se3 Precursor Films

Jiang Liu,  Da-Ming Zhuang,  Ming-Jie Cao,  Chen-Yue Wang,  Min Xie,  Xiao-Long Li, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2012
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Airbrush Spray Coating of Amorphous Titanium Dioxide for Inverted Polymer Solar Cells

Luca La Notte,  Luigi Salamandra,  Andrea Zampetti,  Francesca Brunetti,  Thomas M. Brown,  Aldo Di Carlo,  Andrea Reale, 
  • First Published: 25 November 2012
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Absorption and Fluorescence Spectroscopy of 1,2 : 3,4-Dibenzanthracene

Fuat Bayrakceken,  Korkut Yegin,  Erdal Korkmaz,  Yakup Bakis,  Bayram Unal, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2012
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Development of Pillared Clays for Wet Hydrogen Peroxide Oxidation of Phenol and Its Application in the Posttreatment of Coffee Wastewater

Nancy R. Sanabria,  Rafael Molina,  Sonia Moreno, 
  • First Published: 12 November 2012
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Fluorescence, Decay Time, and Structural Change of Laser Dye Cresyl Violet in Solution due to Microwave Irradiation at GSM 900/1800 Mobile Phone Frequencies

Fuat Bayrakceken,  Korkut Yegin, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2012
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Thin Films Prepared from Nanometer Size TiO2 Absorbs Millimeter Waves

Mehmet Ali Yesil,  Korkut Yegin,  Mustafa Culha,  Esen Efeoglu, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2012
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Optical Design of a Solar Dish Concentrator Based on Triangular Membrane Facets

Hongcai Ma,  Guang Jin,  Xing Zhong,  Kai Xu,  Yanjie Li, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2012
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Resonance Fluorescence of Fused Silica by the Depopulation of the Ground State

Fuat Bayrakceken,  Korkut Yegin, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2012
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The Influence of Titania Electrode Modification with Lanthanide Ions Containing Thin Layer on the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Maciej Zalas,  Maciej Klein, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2012
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Performance of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System in Two Sites in Kuwait

Ali Hajiah,  Tamer Khatib,  K. Sopian,  M. Sebzali, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2012
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Optical Energy Transfer Mechanisms: From Naphthalene to Biacetyl in Liquids and from Pyrazine to Biacetyl

Fuat Bayrakceken,  Korkut Yegin,  Erdal Korkmaz,  Yakup Bakis,  Bayram Unal, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2012
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Acid Treatment of Titania Pastes to Create Scattering Layers in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Trystan Watson,  Cecile Charbonneau,  Daniel Bryant,  David Worsley, 
  • First Published: 06 November 2012
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Analysis on the Light-Scattering Effect in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell according to the TiO2 Structural Differences

Min-Kyu Son,  Hyunwoong Seo,  Soo-Kyoung Kim,  Na-Yeong Hong,  Byung-Man Kim,  Songyi Park,  Kandasamy Prabakar,  Hee-Je Kim, 
  • First Published: 06 November 2012
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Photocatalytic Activity of Toluene under UV-LED Light with TiO2 Thin Films

Thammasak Rojviroon,  Apirat Laobuthee,  Sanya Sirivithayapakorn, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes under Visible Light on N-Doped TiO2 Photocatalysts

Olga Sacco,  Marco Stoller,  Vincenzo Vaiano,  Paolo Ciambelli,  Angelo Chianese,  Diana Sannino, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2012
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Evaluation of Acoustic Cavitation in Terephthalic Acid Solutions Containing Gold Nanoparticles by the Spectrofluorometry Method

Ameneh Sazgarnia,  Ahmad Shanei, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2012
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Detection of Ammonia in Liquids Using Millimeter Wave Spectroscopy

Hilmi Ozturk,  Hakki Nazli,  Korkut Yegin,  Mehmet Sezgin, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2012
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Supported Nanosized α-FeOOH Improves Efficiency of Photoelectro-Fenton Process with Reaction-Controlled pH Adjustment for Sustainable Water Treatment

Chuan Wang,  Hong Liu,  Zhimin Sun,  Jian Huang,  Yang Liao, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2012
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Modeling and Characteristic Parameters Analysis of a Trough Concentrating Photovoltaic/Thermal System with GaAs and Super Cell Arrays

Xu Ji,  Ming Li,  Weidong Lin,  Wenbo Wang,  Liuling Wang,  Xi Luo, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2012
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UV-Irradiated Photocatalytic Degradation of Nitrobenzene by Titania Binding on Quartz Tube

Thou-Jen Whang,  Mu-Tao Hsieh,  Tjaun-En Shi,  Chun-Hsiung Kuei, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2012
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A Study on the Working Performance of Dimming Methods for Single- and Multichip Power LEDs

İsmail Kıyak, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2012
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Synthesis and Characterization of Mn–C–Codoped TiO2 Nanoparticles and Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange Dye under Sunlight Irradiation

Wei Xin,  Duanwei Zhu,  Guanglong Liu,  Yumei Hua,  Wenbing Zhou, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2012
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Solar Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dye in Aqueous TiO2 Suspension Assisted by Fresnel Lens

Wen-Shiuh Kuo,  Wen-Yu Chen, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2012
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Photocatalytic Performance of ZnO: Al Films under Different Light Sources

Prashant Pradhan,  Juan Carlos Alonso,  Monserrat Bizarro, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2012
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Photo-Fenton and Fenton Oxidation of Recalcitrant Industrial Wastewater Using Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron

Henrik Hansson,  Fabio Kaczala,  Marcia Marques,  William Hogland, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2012
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Combined Application of UV Photolysis and Ozonation with Biological Aerating Filter in Tertiary Wastewater Treatment

Zhaoqian Jing,  Shiwei Cao, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B with H3PW12O40/SiO2 Sensitized by H2O2

Shuijin Yang,  Yongkui Huang,  Yunzhi Wang,  Yun Yang,  Mingbo Xu,  Guohong Wang, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2012
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Metallisation and Interconnection of e-Beam Evaporated Polycrystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells on Glass

Taekyun Kim,  Peter J. Gress,  Sergey Varlamov, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2012
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Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis of Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems for Use in Hong Kong

Tin-Tai Chow,  Jie Ji, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2012
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Microbiological Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sewage Sludge Sanitization with Solar Drying Technology

Zbigniew Paluszak,  Krzysztof Skowron,  Małgorzata Sypuła,  Karolina Jadwiga Skowron, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2012
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Treatment of Pesticides in Wastewater by Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Photocatalysis

Catalina Daniela Stan,  Igor Cretescu,  Cristina Pastravanu,  Ioannis Poulios,  Maria Drăgan, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2012
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Hydrothermal Synthesis of Iodine-Doped Bi2WO6 Nanoplates with Enhanced Visible and Ultraviolet-Induced Photocatalytic Activities

Jiang Zhang,  Zheng-Hong Huang,  Yong Xu,  Feiyu Kang, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2012
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Economical Feasibility of Utilizing Photovoltaics for Water Pumping in Saudi Arabia

Ahmet Z. Sahin,  Shafiqur Rehman, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2012
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Oxidation Degradation of Rhodamine B in Aqueous by UV/S2O8 2− Treatment System

Xiaoyang Chen,  Zhiyong Xue,  Yanlai Yao,  Weiping Wang,  Fengxiang Zhu,  Chunlai Hong, 
  • First Published: 03 October 2012
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Comparison of Electrical and Thermal Performances of Glazed and Unglazed PVT Collectors

Jin-Hee Kim,  Jun-Tae Kim, 
  • First Published: 28 September 2012
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Landfill Leachates Treatment by H2O2/UV, O3/H2O2, Modified Fenton, and Modified Photo-Fenton Methods

Jeremi Naumczyk,  Izabela Prokurat,  Piotr Marcinowski, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2012
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Bromate Formation Characteristics of UV Irradiation, Hydrogen Peroxide Addition, Ozonation, and Their Combination Processes

Naoyuki Kishimoto,  Eri Nakamura, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2012
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Rapid Decolorization of Cobalamin

Falah H. Hussein,  Ahmed F. Halbus, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2012
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Simultaneous Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) and Oxidation of Benzoic Acid in Aqueous N-F-Codoped TiO2 Suspensions: Optimization and Modeling Using the Response Surface Methodology

Maria Antonopoulou,  Aris Giannakas,  Ioannis Konstantinou, 
  • First Published: 24 September 2012
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Pretreatment of Color Filter Wastewater towards Biodegradable by Fresnel-Lens-Assisted Solar TiO2 Photocatalysis

Wen-Shiuh Kuo,  Min-Tian Li, 
  • First Published: 24 September 2012
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Modified Grid-Connected CSI for Hybrid PV/Wind Power Generation System

D. Amorndechaphon,  S. Premrudeepreechacharn,  K. Higuchi,  X. Roboam, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2012
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Energy Effectiveness of Direct UV and UV/H2O2 Treatment of Estrogenic Chemicals in Biologically Treated Sewage

Kamilla M. S. Hansen,  Henrik R. Andersen, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2012
Editorial
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Photobiomodulation

Timon Cheng-Yi Liu,  Rui Duan,  Lutz Wilden, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2012
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Photomechanical Energy Conversion of Photoresponsive Fibers Exhibiting Bending Behavior

Kazuya Nakata,  Yosuke Ishikawa,  Munetoshi Sakai,  Baoshun Liu,  Tsuyoshi Ochiai,  Hideki Sakai,  Taketoshi Murakami,  Masahiko Abe,  Akira Fujishima, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2012
Review Article
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Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Nanosized Iron Oxides for Water Treatment

Chuan Wang,  Hong Liu,  Zhimin Sun, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2012
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Preparation of a Modified PTFE Fibrous Photo-Fenton Catalyst and Its Optimization towards the Degradation of Organic Dye

Zhizhong Ding,  Yongchun Dong,  Bing Li, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2012
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Electrochemical Incineration of Phenolic Compounds from the Hydrocarbon Industry Using Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes

Alejandro Medel,  Erika Bustos,  Karen Esquivel,  Luis A. Godínez,  Yunny Meas, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2012
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Electrochemical Techniques in Textile Processes and Wastewater Treatment

Mireia Sala,  M. Carmen Gutiérrez-Bouzán, 
  • First Published: 05 September 2012
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Surface Passivation Studies on n+pp+ Bifacial Solar Cell

Suhaila Sepeai,  M. Y. Sulaiman,  Kamaruzzaman Sopian,  Saleem H. Zaidi, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2012
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Potential of Ceria-Based Catalysts for the Oxidation of Landfill Leachate by Heterogeneous Fenton Process

E. Aneggi,  V. Cabbai,  A. Trovarelli,  D. Goi, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2012
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Investigation on the Adsorption and Photooxidation of Glycerol at TiO2 Nanotubular Arrays

Simonetta Palmas,  Anna Da Pozzo,  Michele Mascia,  Annalisa Vacca,  Roberto Matarrese, 
  • First Published: 03 September 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Aniline Using TiO2 Nanoparticles in a Vertical Circulating Photocatalytic Reactor

F. Shahrezaei,  Y. Mansouri,  A. A. L. Zinatizadeh,  A. Akhbari, 
  • First Published: 01 September 2012
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Effect of Carbon Modification on the Electrical, Structural, and Optical Properties of TiO2 Electrodes and Their Performance in Labscale Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

R. Taziwa,  E. L. Meyer,  E. Sideras-Haddad,  R. M. Erasmus,  E. Manikandan,  B. W. Mwakikunga, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2012
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Fabrication of Cu–Zn–Sn–S–O Thin Films by the Electrochemical Deposition Method and Application to Heterojunction Cells

Kai Yang,  Masaya Ichimura, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2012
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Photoreduction of Cr(VI) Ions in Aqueous Solutions by UV/TiO2 Photocatalytic Processes

Chih Ming Ma,  Yung Shuen Shen,  Po Hsiang Lin, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2012
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Photocatalytic Activity of Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Thin Films

Zdenek Michalcik,  Marta Horakova,  Petr Spatenka,  Sarka Klementova,  Martin Zlamal,  Nicolas Martin, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2012
Review Article
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Two- and Three-Component Visible Light Photoinitiating Systems for Radical Polymerization Based on Onium Salts: An Overview of Mechanistic and Laser Flash Photolysis Studies

María L. Gómez,  Carlos M. Previtali,  Hernán A. Montejano, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2012
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Silicon Nitride Film by Inline PECVD for Black Silicon Solar Cells

Bangwu Liu,  Sihua Zhong,  Jinhu Liu,  Yang Xia,  Chaobo Li, 
  • First Published: 22 August 2012
Review Article
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Concentrating PV/T Hybrid System for Simultaneous Electricity and Usable Heat Generation: A Review

Longzhou Zhang,  Dengwei Jing,  Liang Zhao,  Jinjia Wei,  Liejin Guo, 
  • First Published: 22 August 2012
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Photoanode of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on a ZnO/TiO2 Composite Film

Lu-Ting Yan,  Fang-Lue Wu,  Lan Peng,  Li-Juan Zhang,  Pu-Jun Li,  Sui-Yang Dou,  Tian-Xiang Li, 
  • First Published: 22 August 2012
Editorial
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Compositing Semiconductor Photocatalysts and Their Microstructure Modulation

Baibiao Huang,  Stéphane Jobic,  Xuxu Wang,  Weifeng Yao, 
  • First Published: 22 August 2012
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of One-Dimensional Composite Bi2O3-Bi2CrO6 Nanowires

Qianqian Zhang,  Baibiao Huang,  Peng Wang,  Xiaoyang Zhang,  Xiaoyan Qin,  zeyan wang, 
  • First Published: 21 August 2012
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The Experimental Performance of an Unglazed PVT Collector with Two Different Absorber Types

Jin-Hee Kim,  Jun-Tae Kim, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2012
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Feasibility of Carbonaceous Nanomaterial-Assisted Photocatalysts Calcined at Different Temperatures for Indoor Air Applications

Wan-Kuen Jo,  Kun-Hwan Kim, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2012
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Analysis of a Hybrid PV/Thermal Solar-Assisted Heat Pump System for Sports Center Water Heating Application

Y. Bai,  T. T. Chow,  C. Ménézo,  P. Dupeyrat, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2012
Review Article
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Photobiomodulation on Stress

Timon Cheng-Yi Liu,  Yan-Ying Liu,  En-Xiu Wei,  Fang-Hui Li, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2012
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Photocatalytic Treatment of Shower Water Using a Pilot Scale Reactor

Yash Boyjoo,  Ming Ang,  Vishnu Pareek, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2012
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A New Photocatalytic System Using Steel Mesh and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Light for the Decolorization of Azo Dye Orange G

Ming-Chin Chang,  Chin-Pao Huang,  Hung-Yee Shu,  Yung-Chen Chang, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2012
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Characteristics of GaN/InGaN Double-Heterostructure Photovoltaic Cells

Ming-Hsien Wu,  Sheng-Po Chang,  Shoou-Jinn Chang,  Ray-Hua Horng,  Wen-Yih Liao,  Ray-Ming Lin, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2012
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Synthesis and Bactericidal Ability of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 Prepared by Coprecipitation Method

Robert Liu,  H. S. Wu,  Ruth Yeh,  C. Y. Lee,  Yungtse Hung, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2012
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Annealing-Induced Modifications in Physicochemical and Optoelectronic Properties of Ag-Doped Nanostructured CdS Thin Films

Vidya S. Taur,  Rajesh A. Joshi,  Ramphal Sharma, 
  • First Published: 01 August 2012
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Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/SiO2 by Nanosized Pt for Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol in Wastewater

R. M. Mohamed,  M. A. Barakat, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2012
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Preparation and Properties of SnO2 Film Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering

Dan Leng,  Lili Wu,  Hongchao Jiang,  Yu Zhao,  Jingquan Zhang,  Wei Li,  Lianghuan Feng, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2012
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Simulation Study of Building Integrated Solar Liquid PV-T Collectors

Tomas Matuska, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2012
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PV Power-Generation System with a Phase-Shift PWM Technique for High Step-Up Voltage Applications

Cheng-Tao Tsai,  Sin-Hua Chen, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2012
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Efficacy of Proliferation of HeLa Cells under Three Different Low-Intensity Red Lasers Irradiation

H. Q. Yang,  Y. H. Wang,  J. X. Chen,  X. G. Chen,  Y. M. Huang,  H. Li,  S. S. Xie,  L. Q. Zheng, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2012
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Low-Dose UVA Radiation-Induced Adaptive Response in Cultured Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Zhongrong Liu,  Hulin Chen,  Huilan Yang,  Jie Liang,  Xuemei Li, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2012
Editorial
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Photoenergy: Progress in Si-Related Solar Cells for a Low Cost and High Efficiency

J. Yi,  Eicke R. Weber,  C. W. Lan,  Stephen Bremner,  D. H. Kim, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2012
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Photobiomodulation Process

Yang-Yi Xu,  Timon Cheng-Yi Liu,  Lei Cheng, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2012
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LED Light-Activated Hypocrellin B Induces Mitochondrial Damage of Ovarian Cancer Cells

Yuan Jiang,  Albert Wingnang Leung,  Junyan Xiang,  Chuanshan Xu, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2012
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Effect of Fe Concentration on Fe-Doped Anatase TiO2 from GGA + U Calculations

Hsuan-Chung Wu,  Sheng-Hong Li,  Syuan-Wei Lin, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2012
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Degradation of Antibiotics in Wastewater during Sonolysis, Ozonation, and Their Simultaneous Application: Operating Conditions Effects and Processes Evaluation

Vincenzo Naddeo,  Daniele Ricco,  Davide Scannapieco,  Vincenzo Belgiorno, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2012
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Construction and Study of Hetreojunction Solar Cell Based on Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid-Doped Polyaniline/n-Si

I. Morsi,  Sh. Ebrahim,  M. Soliman, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2012
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Influence of TiO2 Nanocrystals Fabricating Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell on the Absorption Spectra of N719 Sensitizer

Puhong Wen,  Yinfeng Han,  Weixing Zhao, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2012
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Contribution of Dissolved Oxygen to Methylene Blue Decomposition by Hybrid Advanced Oxidation Processes System

Heon Lee,  Sung Hoon Park,  Byung Hoon Kim,  Sun-Jae Kim,  Sang-Chai Kim,  Seong-Gyu Seo,  Sang-Chul Jung, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2012
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Nitrogen Incorporation in TiO2: Does It Make a Visible Light Photo-Active Material?

B. Viswanathan,  K. R. Krishanmurthy, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2012
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Inhibitory Effects of Far-Infrared Ray-Emitting Belts on Primary Dysmenorrhea

Ben-Yi Liau,  Ting-Kai Leung,  Ming-Chiu Ou,  Cheng-Kun Ho,  Aiga Yang,  Yung-Sheng Lin, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2012
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Impact of Preparative pH on the Morphology and Photocatalytic Activity of BiVO4

Yongbiao Wan,  Sihong Wang,  Wenhao Luo,  Lianhua Zhao, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2012
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Synthesis and Characterization of CeO2-SiO2 Nanoparticles by Microwave-Assisted Irradiation Method for Photocatalytic Oxidation of Methylene Blue Dye

R. M. Mohamed,  E. S. Aazam, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2012
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Simultaneous Elimination of Formaldehyde and Ozone Byproduct Using Noble Metal Modified TiO2 Films in the Gaseous VUV Photocatalysis

Pingfeng Fu,  Pengyi Zhang,  Jia Li, 
  • First Published: 01 July 2012
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Comparison between Solar and Artificial Photocatalytic Decolorization of Textile Industrial Wastewater

Falah H. Hussein, 
  • First Published: 01 July 2012
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Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method Based on the Extension Theory for PV Power Systems

Meng-Hui Wang,  Mu-Jia Chen, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2012
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Grid-Connection Half-Bridge PV Inverter System for Power Flow Controlling and Active Power Filtering

Chih-Lung Shen,  Jye-Chau Su, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2012
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Synthesis of Mesoporous TiO2-Al2O3 Binary Oxides Photocatalyst by Sol-Gel Method Using PEG1000 as Template

Wenjie Zhang,  Ruyuan Li,  Hongbo He, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2012
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Assessing the Therapeutic Effect of 630 nm Light-Emitting Diodes Irradiation on the Recovery of Exercise-Induced Hand Muscle Fatigue with Surface Electromyogram

Dandan Yang,  Xiaoying Wu,  Wensheng Hou,  Xiaolin Zheng,  Jun Zheng,  Yingtao Jiang, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2012
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Assessment of Artificial Neural Networks for Hourly Solar Radiation Prediction

Tamer Khatib,  Azah Mohamed,  K. Sopian,  M. Mahmoud, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2012
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Photodegradation of Rhodamine B in Presence of CaO and NiO-CaO Catalysts

Tobias Kornprobst,  Johann Plank, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2012
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TiO2 and N-Doped TiO2 Induced Photocatalytic Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus under 405 nm LED Blue Light Irradiation

Hongfei Chen,  Zhong Xie,  Xiujuan Jin,  Chao Luo,  Chao You,  Ying Tang,  Di Chen,  Zhengjia Li,  Xiaohong Fan, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2012
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Current Mechanism in HfO2-Gated Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Devices

Osman Pakma, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2012
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Mesoporous TiO2 Micro-Nanometer Composite Structure: Synthesis, Optoelectric Properties, and Photocatalytic Selectivity

Kun Liu,  Lianjie Zhu,  Tengfei Jiang,  Youguang Sun,  Hongbin Li,  Dejun Wang, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2012
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Nd:YAG Lasers Treating of Carious Lesion and Root Canal In Vitro

Danqing Xia,  Zenggui Mo,  Gang Zhao,  Fei Guo,  Chao You,  Ze Chen,  Xiao Zhu,  Zhengjia Li,  Di Chen,  Xiaohong Fan, 
  • First Published: 15 June 2012
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Synthesis of Neutral SiO2/TiO2 Hydrosol and Its Application as Antireflective Self-Cleaning Thin Film

Chiahung Huang,  Hsunling Bai,  Yaoling Huang,  Shuling Liu,  Shaoi Yen,  Yaohsuan Tseng, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2012
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Laser Acupuncture Reduces Body Fat in Obese Female Undergraduate Students

Xiao-Guang Liu,  Juan Zhang,  Jian-Liang Lu,  Timon Cheng-Yi Liu, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2012
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Influence of Alkaline Treatment with Ammonia Water on the Properties of PEDOT: PSS Films

Jiao Li,  Hua Zhang,  Juncheng Liu,  Hui Qi, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2012
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Effective Sol-Gel Nanocoatings on ZnO Electrodes for Suppressing Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Shintaro Ueno,  Shinobu Fujihara, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2012
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Low-Level Laser Therapy and Calcitonin in Bone Repair: Densitometric Analysis

Tatiana Pinto Ribeiro,  Simone Bustamante Nascimento,  Claúdia Alessandra Cardoso,  Raduan Hage,  Janete Dias Almeida,  Emilia Angela Loschiavo Arisawa, 
  • First Published: 10 June 2012
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Synthesis and Characterization of K-Ta Mixed Oxides for Hydrogen Generation in Photocatalysis

Beata Zielińska,  Ewa Mijowska,  Ryszard J. Kalenczuk, 
  • First Published: 10 June 2012
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Aquaporin-1-Mediated Effects of Low Level He-Ne Laser Irradiation on Human Erythrocytes

Gang-Yue Luo,  Li Sun,  Timon Cheng-Yi Liu, 
  • First Published: 06 June 2012
Editorial
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TiO2 Photocatalytic Materials

Jiaguo Yu,  Mietek Jaroniec,  Gongxuan Lu, 
  • First Published: 05 June 2012
Editorial
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Photomedicine and Photo Nanosystems

Rodica-Mariana Ion,  Tebello Nyokong,  G. Gyulkhandanyan,  Danuta Wrobel, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2012
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Hierarchical Macro-Mesoporous Anatase by ZrO2 Incorporation

M. L. García-Benjume,  M. I. Espitia-Cabrera,  M. E. Contreras-García, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2012
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Photophysical Parameters, Excitation Energy Transfer, and Photoreactivity of 1,4-Bis(5-phenyl-2-oxazolyl)benzene (POPOP) Laser Dye

Samy A. El-Daly,  Saleh A. El-Azim,  Farouk M. Elmekawey,  Bahgat Y. Elbaradei,  Sayed A. Shama,  Abdullah M. Asiri, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2012
Editorial
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Photonic Properties of Silicon-Based Materials

Leonid Khriachtchev,  Stefano Ossicini,  Fabio Iacona,  Fabrice Gourbilleau, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2012
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Effect of Accelerated Thermal Ageing on the Selective Solar Thermal Harvesting Properties of Multiwall Carbon Nanotube/Nickel Oxide Nanocomposite Coatings

Kittessa T. Roro,  Bonex Mwakikunga,  Ngcali Tile,  Brian Yalisi,  Andrew Forbes, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2012
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Solar Energy Prediction for Malaysia Using Artificial Neural Networks

Tamer Khatib,  Azah Mohamed,  K. Sopian,  M. Mahmoud, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2012
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Silicon Nanoscale Materials: From Theoretical Simulations to Photonic Applications

Leonid Khriachtchev,  Stefano Ossicini,  Fabio Iacona,  Fabrice Gourbilleau, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2012
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Doped Titanium Dioxide Films Prepared by Pulsed Laser Deposition Method

Juguang Hu,  Huabin Tang,  Xiaodong Lin,  Zhongkuan Luo,  Huiqun Cao,  Qiwen Li,  Yi Liu,  Jinghua Long,  Pei Wang, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2012
Editorial
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Photovoltaic Materials and Devices

Bhushan Sopori,  Teh Tan,  Peter Rupnowski, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2012
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of TiOX Powders with Different Oxygen Defects

Leini Wang,  Fei Lu,  Fanming Meng, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2012
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Solar Photocatalytic Removal of Chemical and Bacterial Pollutants from Water Using Pt/TiO2-Coated Ceramic Tiles

S. P. Devipriya,  Suguna Yesodharan,  E. P. Yesodharan, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2012
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Energy Yield of Tracking PV Systems in Jordan

A. Al Tarabsheh,  I. Etier,  A. Nimrat, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2012
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The Synthesis of Anatase Nanoparticles and the Preparation of Photocatalytically Active Coatings Based on Wet Chemical Methods for Self-Cleaning Applications

Dejan Verhovšek,  Nika Veronovski,  Urška Lavrenčič Štangar,  Marko Kete,  Kristina Žagar,  Miran Čeh, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2012
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High-Efficiently Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production over Zn-Incorporated TiO2 Nanotubes

Gayoung Lee,  Min-Kyeong Yeo,  Myeong-Heon Um,  Misook Kang, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2012
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Photoetching of Immobilized TiO2-ENR50-PVC Composite for Improved Photocatalytic Activity

M. A. Nawi,  Y. S. Ngoh,  S. M. Zain, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2012
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Statistical Optimization of Operational Parameters for Enhanced Naphthalene Degradation by TiO2/Fe3O4-SiO2 Photocatalyst

Aijuan Zhou,  Jing Peng,  Zhaobo Chen,  Jingwen Du,  Zechong Guo,  Nanqi Ren,  Aijie Wang, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2012
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Effect of Deoxycholic Acid on the Performance of Liquid Electrolyte Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using a Perylene Monoimide Derivative

Ganesh D. Sharma,  Rajnish Kurchania,  Richard J. Ball,  Mahesh S. Roy,  John A. Mikroyannidis, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2012
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Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Clinic Report of Intranasal Low-Intensity Laser Therapy on Vascular Diseases

Timon Cheng-Yi Liu,  Lei Cheng,  Wen-Juan Su,  Yi-Wen Zhang,  Yun Shi,  Ai-Hong Liu,  Li-Li Zhang,  Zhuo-Ya Qian, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2012
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New Results in Optical Modelling of Quantum Well Solar Cells

Silvian Fara,  Paul Sterian,  Laurentiu Fara,  Mihai Iancu,  Andreea Sterian, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2012
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Exploring Spray-Coating Techniques for Organic Solar Cell Applications

Wanyi Nie,  Robert Coffin,  Jiwen Liu,  Christopher M. MacNeill,  Yuan Li,  Ronald E. Noftle,  David L. Carroll, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2012
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High Improvement in Conversion Efficiency of μc-SiGe Thin-Film Solar Cells with Field-Enhancement Layers

Shu-Hung Yu,  Wei Lin,  Yu-Hung Chen,  Chun-Yen Chang, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2012
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalysis of Fe-Doped TiO2: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study

Liping Wen,  Baoshun Liu,  Xiujian Zhao,  Kazuya Nakata,  Taketoshi Murakami,  Akira Fujishima, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2012
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Enhanced Photoactivity of Fe + N Codoped Anatase-Rutile TiO2 Nanowire Film under Visible Light Irradiation

Kewei Li,  Haiying Wang,  Chunxu Pan,  Jianhong Wei,  Rui Xiong,  Jing Shi, 
  • First Published: 09 May 2012
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Detection of Degradation Effects in Field-Aged c-Si Solar Cells through IR Thermography and Digital Image Processing

E. Kaplani, 
  • First Published: 09 May 2012
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Simulation of Nonpolar p-GaN/i-InxGa1−xN/n-GaN Solar Cells

Ming-Jer Jeng, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Preparation and Characterization of Visible-Light-Activated Fe-N Co-Doped TiO2 and Its Photocatalytic Inactivation Effect on Leukemia Tumors

Kangqiang Huang,  Li Chen,  Jianwen Xiong,  Meixiang Liao, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Applications in the Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater

Zuolian Cheng,  Annie Lai Kuan Tan,  Yong Tao,  Dan Shan,  Kok Eng Ting,  Xi Jiang Yin, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Recent Developments in Solar Energy Harvesting and Photocatalysis

Junwang Tang,  Songyuan Dai,  Jawwad A. Darr, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of V2O5 Cluster Modified N-Doped TiO2 for Degradation of Toluene in Air

Fan Dong,  Yanjuan Sun,  Min Fu, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Construction of Tungsten Halogen, Pulsed LED, and Combined Tungsten Halogen-LED Solar Simulators for Solar Cell I-V Characterization and Electrical Parameters Determination

Anon Namin,  Chaya Jivacate,  Dhirayut Chenvidhya,  Krissanapong Kirtikara,  Jutturit Thongpron, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Photoelectrochemical Performance of Smooth TiO2 Nanotube Arrays: Effect of Anodization Temperature and Cleaning Methods

Chin Wei Lai,  Srimala Sreekantan, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2012
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Free Radical Shadow Cure Initiated Using Two-Component and Three-Component Initiator Systems

Hajime Kitano,  Karthik Ramachandran,  Alec B. Scranton, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2012
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Highly Efficient Organic UV Photodetectors Based on Polyfluorene and Naphthalenediimide Blends: Effect of Thermal Annealing

Gorkem Memisoglu,  Canan Varlikli, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2012
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Rapid Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue under High Photon Flux UV Irradiation: Characteristics and Comparison with Routine Low Photon Flux

Qian Zhang,  Chaolin Li,  Ting Li, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2012
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Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays with Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Property

Shipu Li,  Shiwei Lin,  Jianjun Liao,  Nengqian Pan,  Danhong Li,  Jianbao Li, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2012
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Impedance Spectroscopic Study of p-i-n Type a-Si Solar Cell by Doping Variation of p-Type Layer

Sunhwa Lee,  Seungman Park,  Jinjoo Park,  Youngkuk Kim,  Hyeongsik Park,  Juyeun Jang,  Chonghoon Shin,  Youn-Jung Lee,  Seungsin Baek,  Minbum Kim,  Junhee Jung,  Junsin Yi, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2012
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Quinhydrone Chemical Passivation of a Silicon Surface for Minority Carrier Bulk-Lifetime Measurements

M. Solcansky,  J. Vanek,  A. Poruba, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2012
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Photocatalytic Activity of Titanate Nanotube Powders in a Hybrid Pollution Control System

Sun-Jae Kim,  Young-Seak Lee,  Byung Hoon Kim,  Seong-Gyu Seo,  Sung Hoon Park,  Sang Chul Jung, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2012
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Quantification of Power Losses of the Interdigitated Metallization of Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells on Glass

Peter J. Gress,  Sergey Varlamov, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2012
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Electrodeposited CuInS2 Using Dodecylbenzene Sulphonic Acid As a Suspending Agent for Thin Film Solar Cell

Shaker Ebrahim,  Moataz Soliman,  Mahmoud Shabana,  Kamal Mahmoud,  Mohamed Salah, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2012
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Influence of the Sol-Gel pH Process and Compact Film on the Efficiency of TiO2-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

A. O. T. Patrocinio,  A. S. El-Bachá,  E. B. Paniago,  R. M. Paniago,  N. Y. Murakami Iha, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2012
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Synthesis of Core-Shell Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2 Microspheres and Their Application as Recyclable Photocatalysts

Zhenghua Wang,  Ling Shen,  Shiyu Zhu, 
  • First Published: 18 April 2012
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CdSe Quantum Dots for Solar Cell Devices

A. B. Kashyout,  Hesham M. A. Soliman,  Marwa Fathy,  E. A. Gomaa,  Ali A. Zidan, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2012
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Enhanced Hydrogen Production over C-Doped CdO Photocatalyst in Na 2S/Na 2SO 3 Solution under Visible Light Irradiation

Quan Gu,  Huaqiang Zhuang,  Jinlin Long,  Xiaohan An,  Huan Lin,  Huaxiang Lin,  Xuxu Wang, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2012
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Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy Study of Nanocrystalline Si (nc-Si) Thin Films Deposited on Porous Aluminum with PECVD

S. Ktifa,  M. Ghrib,  F. Saadallah,  H. Ezzaouia,  N. Yacoubi, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2012
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Layer-by-Layer CdS-Modified TiO2 Film Electrodes for Enhancing the Absorption and Energy Conversion Efficiency of Solar Cells

Ming Li,  Yong Liu,  Hai Wang,  Wenxia Zhao,  Hong Huang,  Chaolun Liang,  Youjun Deng,  Hui Shen, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2012
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Investigation on I-V for Different Heating Temperatures of Nanocomposited MEH-PPV:CNTs Organic Solar Cells

M. S. P. Sarah,  F. S. S. Zahid,  M. Rusop, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2012
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In Situ and Ex Situ Studies of Molybdenum Thin Films Deposited by rf and dc Magnetron Sputtering as a Back Contact for CIGS Solar Cells

K. Aryal,  H. Khatri,  R. W. Collins,  S. Marsillac, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2012
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Fabrication of Monolithic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Ionic Liquid Electrolyte

Seigo Ito,  Kaoru Takahashi, 
  • First Published: 10 April 2012
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Synthesis of Hollow CdS-TiO2 Microspheres with Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity

Yuning Huo,  Jia Zhang,  Xiaofang Chen,  Hexing Li, 
  • First Published: 09 April 2012
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Effects of Calcination Temperature on Preparation of Boron-Doped TiO2 by Sol-Gel Method

Wenjie Zhang,  Bo Yang,  Jinlei Chen, 
  • First Published: 09 April 2012
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Microspheres Functionalized with Porphyrin

Jin-Hua Cai,  Jin-Wang Huang,  Han-Cheng Yu,  Liang-Nian Ji, 
  • First Published: 09 April 2012
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Microcrystalline-Silicon-Oxide-Based N-Type Reflector Structure in Micromorph Tandem Solar Cells

Chiung-Nan Li,  Hsuan-Yin Fang,  Yu-Hung Chen,  Chun-Ming Yeh,  Chian-Fu Huang,  Yu-Chih Wang,  Kai-Hsiang Hung,  Yen-Yu Pan,  Chien-Liang Wu,  Yu-Ru Chen,  Jun-Chin Liu,  Chun-Heng Chen, 
  • First Published: 08 April 2012
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UV Filtering of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: The Effects of Varying the UV Cut-Off upon Cell Performance and Incident Photon-to-Electron Conversion Efficiency

Matthew Carnie,  Trystan Watson,  David Worsley, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2012
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Development of Well-Aligned TiO2 Nanotube Arrays to Improve Electron Transport in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Kyung-Ho Chung,  Md. Mahbubur Rahman,  Hyun-Seok Son,  Jae-Joon Lee, 
  • First Published: 04 April 2012
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Preparation and Characterization of Sensitized Nanoporous TiO2 with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Visible-Light Irradiation

Juzheng Zhang,  Xin Liu,  Shanmin Gao,  Quanwen Liu,  Baibiao Huang,  Ying Dai, 
  • First Published: 04 April 2012
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Effects of Composition and Calcination Temperature on Photocatalytic H2 Evolution over Cd1−xZnxS/SiO2 from Glycerol and Water Mixture

Cancan Fan,  Xitao Wang,  Huanxin Sang,  Fen Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2012
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Properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films and Solar Cells Deposited by Hybrid Process

S. Marsillac,  H. Khatri,  K. Aryal,  R.W. Collins, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2012
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Investigation of the Relationship between Reverse Current of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Conduction of Bypass Diode

Hong Yang,  He Wang,  Minqiang Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2012
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Influence of Electrolyte Refreshing on the Photoelectrochemical Performance of Fiber-Shaped Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Zhibin Lv,  Hongwei Wu,  Xin Cai,  Yongping Fu,  Dan Wang,  Zengze Chu,  Dechun Zou, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2012
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Fabrication and Photovoltaic Characteristics of Coaxial Silicon Nanowire Solar Cells Prepared by Wet Chemical Etching

Chien-Wei Liu,  Chin-Lung Cheng,  Bau-Tong Dai,  Chi-Han Yang,  Jun-Yuan Wang, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2012
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Effect of Al-Cu Bimetallic Components in a TiO2 Framework for High Hydrogen Production on Methanol/Water Photo-Splitting

A-Young Kim,  Misook Kang, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2012
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Light-Emitting Diode-Based Illumination System for In Vitro Photodynamic Therapy

Defu Chen,  Huifen Zheng,  Zhiyong Huang,  Huiyun Lin,  Zhidong Ke,  Shusen Xie,  Buhong Li, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2012
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Application of Circuit Model for Photovoltaic Energy Conversion System

Natarajan Pandiarajan,  Ramabadran Ramaprabha,  Ranganath Muthu, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2012
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A Study on a Solar Simulator for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Kyoung-Jun Lee,  Jeong-Hoon Kim,  Ho-Sung Kim,  Dongsul Shin,  Dong-Wook Yoo,  Hee-Je Kim, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2012
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TiO2-Based Photocatalytic Treatment of Raw and Constructed-Wetland Pretreated Textile Wastewater

Dunja Mahne,  Urška Lavrenčič Štangar,  Polonca Trebše,  Tjaša Griessler Bulc, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2012
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Preparation of Antibacterial Color-Coated Steel Sheets

Guoliang Li,  Bing Peng,  Liyuan Chai,  Si Wan,  Lei Jiang, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2012
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Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-Deposited Fabrics

Yang Xu,  Wenzheng Xu,  Fenglin Huang,  Qufu Wei, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2012
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Facile Low-Temperature Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube/TiO2 Nanohybrids with Enhanced Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Activity

Yunlong Xie,  Huanhuan Qian,  Yijun Zhong,  Hangming Guo,  Yong Hu, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2012
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High-Temperature Photovoltaic Effect in La0.4Ca0.6MnO3/SiOx/Si Heterojunction

Hao Ni,  Kun Zhao,  Xiaojin Liu,  Wenfeng Xiang,  Songqing Zhao,  Yu-Chau Kong,  Hong-Kuen Wong, 
  • First Published: 22 March 2012
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Comparison Study of Two Different Sun-Tracking Methods in Optical Efficiency of Heliostat Field

K.-K. Chong,  M. H. Tan, 
  • First Published: 22 March 2012
Editorial
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Development of Visible Light-Responsive Photocatalysts

Jinlong Zhang,  Masaya Matsuoka,  Jae Sung Lee,  Shifu Chen, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2012
Research Article
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Effect of High-Temperature Annealing on Ion-Implanted Silicon Solar Cells

Hyunpil Boo,  Jong-Han Lee,  Min Gu Kang,  KyungDong Lee,  Seongtak Kim,  Hae Chul Hwang,  Wook Jung Hwang,  Hee Oh Kang,  Sungeun Park,  Sung Ju Tark,  Donghwan Kim, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2012
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Preparation, Characterization, and Activity Evaluation of CuO/F-TiO2 Photocatalyst

Zhang Jinfeng,  Yang Yunguang,  Liu Wei, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2012
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Photocatalytic Decomposition of Amoxicillin Trihydrate Antibiotic in Aqueous Solutions under UV Irradiation Using Sn/TiO2 Nanoparticles

Robab Mohammadi,  Bakhshali Massoumi,  Mohammad Rabani, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2012
Review Article
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Crystal Growth Behaviors of Silicon during Melt Growth Processes

Kozo Fujiwara, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2012
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Fe(III)-Citrate-Complex-Induced Photooxidation of 3-Methylphenol in Aqueous Solution

N. Seraghni,  S. Belattar,  Y. Mameri,  N. Debbache,  T. Sehili, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2012
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Structural and Electrical Properties of Polysilicon Films Prepared by AIC Process for a Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Seed Layer

Hyejeong Jeong,  Seongjae Boo, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2012
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Facile Preparation and Photoinduced Superhydrophilicity of Highly Ordered Sodium-Free Titanate Nanotube Films by Electrophoretic Deposition

Minghua Zhou,  Huogen Yu, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2012
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Numerical Simulation of the Effect of Heater Position on the Oxygen Concentration in the CZ Silicon Crystal Growth Process

Ying-Yang Teng,  Jyh-Chen Chen,  Chung-Wei Lu,  Cheng-Chuan Huang,  Wan-Ting Wun,  Hsueh-I Chen,  Chi-Yung Chen,  Wen-Chieh Lan, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2012
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Electric Characterization and Modeling of Microfluidic-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell

Adriano Sacco,  Andrea Lamberti,  Marzia Quaglio,  Stefano Bianco,  Elena Tresso,  Anca-Luiza Alexe-Ionescu,  Candido F. Pirri, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2012
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Fabrication of Al-Doped TiO2 Visible-Light Photocatalyst for Low-Concentration Mercury Removal

Cheng-Yen Tsai,  Tien-Ho Kuo,  Hsing-Cheng Hsi, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2012
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Nanostructural, Chemical, and Mechanical Features of nc-Si:H Films Prepared by PECVD

Jong-Ick Son,  Hee-Jong Nam,  Nam-Hee Cho, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2012
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A Maximum Power Point Tracker with Automatic Step Size Tuning Scheme for Photovoltaic Systems

Kuei-Hsiang Chao,  Yu-Hsu Lee, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2012
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Light-Driven Preparation, Microstructure, and Visible-Light Photocatalytic Property of Porous Carbon-Doped TiO2

Xiao-Xin Zou,  Guo-Dong Li,  Jun Zhao,  Juan Su,  Xiao Wei,  Kai-Xue Wang,  Yu-Ning Wang,  Jie-Sheng Chen, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2012
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Effect of Sheet Resistance and Morphology of ITO Thin Films on Polymer Solar Cell Characteristics

Ram Narayan Chauhan,  C. Singh,  R. S. Anand,  Jitendra Kumar, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2012
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Ultrathin Oxide Passivation Layer by Rapid Thermal Oxidation for the Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell Applications

Youngseok Lee,  Woongkyo Oh,  Vinh Ai Dao,  Shahzada Qamar Hussain,  Junsin Yi, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2012
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Eosin Yellowish Dye-Sensitized ZnO Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells Employing Solid PEO Redox Couple Electrolyte

S. S. Kanmani,  K. Ramachandran,  S. Umapathy, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2012
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High-Efficiency 6′′ Multicrystalline Black Solar Cells Based on Metal-Nanoparticle-Assisted Chemical Etching

W. Chuck Hsu,  Yen-Sheng Lu,  Jung-Yi Chyan,  J. Andrew Yeh, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2012
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Pharmacokinetics of Photogem Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Dimethylhydrazine-Induced Murine Colorectal Carcinoma

Raduan Hage,  Juliana Ferreira,  Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato,  José Dirceu Vollet-Filho,  Hélio Plapler, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2012
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Simple Methods to Approximate CPC Shape to Preserve Collection Efficiency

David Jafrancesco,  Elisa Sani,  Daniela Fontani,  Luca Mercatelli,  Paola Sansoni,  Annalisa Giannini,  Franco Francini, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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A Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Array Configurations under Partial Shaded Conditions

R. Ramaprabha,  B. L. Mathur, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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A New Ruthenium Sensitizer Containing Benzo[1,9]quinolizino(acridin-2-yl)vinyl-2,2′-bipyridine Ligand for Effective Nanocrystalline Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Jeum-Jong Kim,  Jeonghun Yoon,  Eun Jung Kim,  Bo Ram Kim,  Yong-Jin Yoon,  Mangu Kang, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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Thin Film Photovoltaics: Markets and Industry

Arnulf Jäger-Waldau, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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TiO2:(Fe, S) Thin Films Prepared from Complex Precursors by CVD, Physical Chemical Properties, and Photocatalysis

V. G. Bessergenev,  M. C. Mateus,  D. A. Vasconcelos,  J. F. M. L. Mariano,  A. M. Botelho do Rego,  R. Lange,  E. Burkel, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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Gas Nozzle Effect on the Deposition of Polysilicon by Monosilane Siemens Reactor

Seung Oh Kang,  Uk June Lee,  Seung Hyun Kim,  Ho Jung You,  Kun Park,  Sung Eun Park,  Jong Hoon Park, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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Ta/TiO2-and Nb/TiO2-Mixed Oxides as Efficient Solar Photocatalysts: Preparation, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity

Hussein Znad,  Ming H. Ang,  Moses O. Tade, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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Synergistic Effect of Nanophotocatalysis and Nonthermal Plasma on the Removal of Indoor HCHO

Yuanwei Lu,  Dinghui Wang,  Yuting Wu,  Chongfang Ma,  Xingjuan Zhang,  Chunxin Yang, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2012
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MPPT Based on Sinusoidal Extremum-Seeking Control in PV Generation

R. Leyva,  C. Olalla,  H. Zazo,  C. Cabal,  A. Cid-Pastor,  I. Queinnec,  C. Alonso, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2012
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17.6% Conversion Efficiency Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells Using the Reactive Ion Etching with the Damage Removal Etching

Ji-Myung Shim,  Hyun-Woo Lee,  Kyeong-Yeon Cho,  Jae-Keun Seo,  Ji-Soo Kim,  Eun-Joo Lee,  Jun-Young Choi,  Dong-Joon Oh,  Jeong-Eun Shin,  Ji-Sun Kim,  Ji-Hyun Kong,  Soo-Hong Lee,  Hae-Seok Lee, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2012
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Cd1−xZnxS Thin Films with Low Zn Content Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition

Caijuan Tian,  Jingjing Gao,  Wei Li,  Lianghuan Feng,  Jingquan Zhang,  Lili Wu, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2012
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Thin-Film Photovoltaics 2011

Leonardo Palmisano,  Gaetano Di Marco, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2012
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Effects of Low-Intensity Laser Irradiation on Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats

Hui Ma,  Ying-xin Li,  Hong-li Chen,  Mei-ling Kang,  Timon Cheng-Yi Liu, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Zinc-Based Semiconductors/Polymer Thin Films Junction for Photovoltaic Application

Souad Al-bat’hi,  K. A. Buhari,  M. I. Latiff, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Effects of Controlling the AZO Thin Film′s Optical Band Gap on AZO/MEH-PPV Devices with Buffer Layer

Jaehyoung Park,  Ki-Chang Jung,  Ari Lee,  Hyojung Bae,  Daehwa Mun,  Jun-Seok Ha,  Young-Bu Mun,  E. M. Han,  Hang-Ju Ko, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Sodium Oxalate by TiO2/Ti Thin Film Electrode

Chen-Yu Chang,  Yung-Hsu Hsieh,  Yu-Ying Chen, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Laser Process for Selective Emitter Silicon Solar Cells

G. Poulain,  D. Blanc,  A. Focsa,  B. Bazer-Bachi,  M. Gauthier,  B. Semmache,  Y. Pellegrin,  N. Le Quang,  M. Lemiti, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Consequences of Reducing the Cost of PV Modules on a PV Wind Diesel Hybrid System with Limited Sizing Components

Jones S. Silva,  Alice R. Cardoso,  Alexandre Beluco, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2012
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Enhancing Photocatalytic Performance through Tuning the Interfacial Process between TiO2-Assembled and Pt-Loaded Microspheres

Jun Zhang,  Liping Li,  Guangshe Li, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2012
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Effects of Homogenization Scheme of TiO2 Screen-Printing Paste for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Seigo Ito,  Kaoru Takahashi,  Shin-ich Yusa,  Takahiro Imamura,  Kenji Tanimoto, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2012
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Recent Developments of Flexible CdTe Solar Cells on Metallic Substrates: Issues and Prospects

M. M. Aliyu,  M. A. Islam,  N. R. Hamzah,  M. R. Karim,  M. A. Matin,  K. Sopian,  N. Amin, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2012
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Optical and Morphological Properties of ZnO- and TiO2-Derived Nanostructures Synthesized via a Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Method

Nosipho Moloto,  Siyasanga Mpelane,  Lucky M. Sikhwivhilu,  Suprakas Sinha Ray, 
  • First Published: 29 February 2012
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Design and Implementation of a Simulator for Photovoltaic Modules

Kuang-Hui Tang,  Kuei-Hsiang Chao,  Yuan-Wei Chao,  Jyun-Ping Chen, 
  • First Published: 29 February 2012
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Quality Evaluation for Microcrystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells by Single-Layer Absorption

Sheng-Hui Chen,  Ting-Wei Chang,  Hsuan-Wen Wang, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2012
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Photosensitized Oxidation of 9,10-Dimethylanthracene on Dye-Doped Silica Composites

Elim Albiter,  Salvador Alfaro,  Miguel A. Valenzuela, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2012
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Heteroepitaxial Growth of Ge Nanowires on Si Substrates

Pietro Artoni,  Alessia Irrera,  Emanuele Francesco Pecora,  Simona Boninelli,  Corrado Spinella,  Francesco Priolo, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2012
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White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Using Two Phosphorescence Materials in a Starburst Hole-Transporting Layer

Tomoya Inden,  Tomoya Hishida,  Masayuki Takahashi,  Masato Ohsumi,  Naoki Ohtani, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2012
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A Review on TiO2 Nanotube Film Photocatalysts Prepared by Liquid-Phase Deposition

Jinshu Wang,  Qian Cai,  Hongyi Li,  Yuntao Cui,  Hong Wang, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2012
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A New Approach for Optimal Sizing of Standalone Photovoltaic Systems

Tamer Khatib,  Azah Mohamed,  K. Sopian,  M. Mahmoud, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2012
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Surface Texturing with Hemispherical Cavities to Improve Efficiency in Silicon Solar Cells

D. W. de Lima Monteiro,  F. P. Honorato,  R. F. de Oliveira Costa,  L. P. Salles, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2012
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Anodization Parameters Influencing the Growth of Titania Nanotubes and Their Photoelectrochemical Response

Ying-Chin Lim,  Zulkarnain Zainal,  Wee-Tee Tan,  Mohd Zobir Hussein, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Water Splitting for Hydrogen Production with Novel M2YbSbO7 (M = In, Gd, Y) by Using Visible Light Photoenergy

Jingfei Luan,  Donghua Pei, 
  • First Published: 23 February 2012
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Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Dioxide and Evaluation of Its Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity

Junjie Qian,  Guanjun Cui,  Mingjun Jing,  Yan Wang,  Min Zhang,  Jianjun Yang, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2012
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Effect of the Phosphorus Gettering on Si Heterojunction Solar Cells

Hyomin Park,  Sung Ju Tark,  Chan Seok Kim,  Sungeun Park,  Young Do Kim,  Chang-Sik Son,  Jeong Chul Lee,  Donghwan Kim, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2012
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Low-Frequency Noise and Microplasma Analysis for c-Si Solar Cell Characterization

Jiří Vanek,  Jan Dolensky,  Zdenek Chobola,  Mirek Luňák,  Aleš Poruba, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2012
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Electrochemical Deposition of CuxSnySzO Thin Films and Their Application for Heterojunction Solar Cells

Yuki Nakashima,  Masaya Ichimura, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2012
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Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 Codoped with Nitrogen and Chlorine

Xiuwen Cheng,  Xiujuan Yu,  Zipeng Xing,  Lisha Yang, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2012
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The Compromise Condition for High Performance of the Single Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells

Youngseok Lee,  Vinh Ai Dao,  Sangho Kim,  Sunbo Kim,  Hyeongsik Park,  Jaehyun Cho,  Shihyun Ahn,  Junsin Yi, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2012
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Powders (P25) via Calcination Treatment

Guohong Wang,  Lin Xu,  Jun Zhang,  Tingting Yin,  Deyan Han, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2012
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Facile Synthesis and Photocatalytic Property of Titania/Carbon Composite Hollow Microspheres with Bimodal Mesoporous Shells

Guohong Wang,  Bei Cheng,  Jun Zhang,  Lin Xu,  Tingting Yin, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2012
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Photoresponse of Visible Light Active CM-n-TiO2, HM-n-TiO2, CM-n-Fe2O3, and CM-p-WO3 towards Water Splitting Reaction

Yasser A. Shaban,  Shahed U. M. Khan, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2012
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The Photocatalytic Inactivation Effect of Fe-Doped TiO2 Nanocomposites on Leukemic HL60 Cells-Based Photodynamic Therapy

Kangqiang Huang,  Li Chen,  Meixiang Liao,  Jianwen Xiong, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2012
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Effect of N,C-ITO on Composite N,C-TiO2/N,C-ITO/ITO Electrode Used for Photoelectrochemical Degradation of Aqueous Pollutant with Simultaneous Hydrogen Production

Kee-Rong Wu,  Chung-Hsuang Hung,  Chung-Wei Yeh,  Chien-Chung Wang,  Jiing-Kae Wu, 
  • First Published: 16 February 2012
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Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Mesocarbon Microbead-Based Counter Electrodes

Chien-Te Hsieh,  Bing-Hao Yang,  Wei-Yu Chen, 
  • First Published: 16 February 2012
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Removal of a Cationic Dye by Adsorption/Photodegradation Using Electrospun PAN/O-MMT Composite Nanofibrous Membranes Coated with TiO2

Qingqing Wang,  Dawei Gao,  Chuntao Gao,  Qufu Wei,  Yibing Cai,  Jing Xu,  Xiaoya Liu,  Yang Xu, 
  • First Published: 16 February 2012
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Low-Temperature Reverse Microemulsion Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Performance of Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide

Zhang Liu,  Zicong Jian,  Jianzhang Fang,  Xiaoxin Xu,  Ximiao Zhu,  Shuxing Wu, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticides in Natural Water: Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide

Natividad Miguel,  María P. Ormad,  Rosa Mosteo,  José L. Ovelleiro, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2012
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Modelling of Light Trapping in Acidic-Textured Multicrystalline Silicon Wafers

Yang Li,  Zhongtian Li,  Yuebin Zhao,  Alison Lennon, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2012
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Synthesis of Fe3O4/C/TiO2 Magnetic Photocatalyst via Vapor Phase Hydrolysis

Fuzhi Shi,  Yaogang Li,  Qinghong Zhang,  Hongzhi Wang, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2012
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Effect of Trapezoidal-Shaped Well on Efficiency Droop in InGaN-Based Double-Heterostructure Light-Emitting Diodes

Ray-Ming Lin,  Mu-Jen Lai,  Liann-Be Chang,  Chou-Hsiung Huang,  Chang-Ho Chen, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Municipal Wastewater and Brilliant Blue Dye Using Hydrothermally Synthesized Surface-Modified Silver-Doped ZnO Designer Particles

Tabasom Parvin,  Namratha Keerthiraj,  Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim,  Sukhon Phanichphant,  Kullaiah Byrappa, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2012
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A Modified Method to Generate Typical Meteorological Years from the Long-Term Weather Database

Haixiang Zang,  Qingshan Xu,  Pengwei Du,  Katsuhiro Ichiyanagi, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2012
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Degradation of Gaseous Formaldehyde by Visible Light-Responsive Titania Photocatalyst Filter

Tun-Ping Teng,  Tun-Chien Teng,  Shu-I Pan, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2012
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Investigation on the Photoelectrocatalytic Activity of Well-Aligned TiO2 Nanotube Arrays

Xiaomeng Wu,  Zhaohui Huang,  Yangai Liu,  Minghao Fang, 
  • First Published: 09 February 2012
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One-Pot Template-Free Hydrothermal Synthesis of Monoclinic BiVO4 Hollow Microspheres and Their Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity

Bei Cheng,  Wenguang Wang,  Lei Shi,  Jun Zhang,  Jingrun Ran,  Huogen Yu, 
  • First Published: 09 February 2012
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Tailoring the Composition and Properties of Sprayed CuSbS2 Thin Films by Using Polymeric Additives

Ionut Popovici,  Anca Duta, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Degradation of NOx Using Ni-Containing TiO2

Yao-Hsuan Tseng,  Bo-Kai Huang, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Activity and Characterization of Carbon-Modified Titania for Visible-Light-Active Photodegradation of Nitrogen Oxides

Chun-Hung Huang,  Yu-Ming Lin,  I-Kai Wang,  Chun-Mei Lu, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2012
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Enhancement of Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity of Mesoporous Au-TiO2 Nanocomposites by Surface Plasmon Resonance

Minghua Zhou,  Jun Zhang,  Bei Cheng,  Huogen Yu, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2012
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Anatase TiO2 Nanospindle/Activated Carbon (AC) Composite Photocatalysts with Enhanced Activity in Removal of Organic Contaminant

Wuyi Zhou,  Peng Zhang,  Weian Liu, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2012
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Sm 2FeTaO 7 Photocatalyst for Degradation of Indigo Carmine Dye under Solar Light Irradiation

Leticia M. Torres-Martínez,  Miguel A. Ruiz-Gómez,  M. Z. Figueroa-Torres,  Isaías Juárez-Ramírez,  Edgar Moctezuma, 
  • First Published: 07 February 2012
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Effect of Processing Parameters on Thickness of Columnar Structured Silicon Wafers Directly Grown from Silicon Melts

Jin-Seok Lee,  Bo-Yun Jang,  Young-Soo Ahn, 
  • First Published: 06 February 2012
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Ruthenium Sensitizers and Their Applications in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Yuancheng Qin,  Qiang Peng, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2012
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Optimised In2S3 Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

Hristina Spasevska,  Catherine C. Kitts,  Cosimo Ancora,  Giampiero Ruani, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2012
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Photocatalytic Oxidation of Triiodide in UVA-Exposed Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Matthew Carnie,  Daniel Bryant,  Trystan Watson,  David Worsley, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2012
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Preparation and Photocatalytic Property of TiO2/Diatomite-Based Porous Ceramics Composite Materials

Shuilin Zheng,  Chunhua Bai,  RuQin Gao, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2012
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Evaluation of Surface Slope Irregularity in Linear Parabolic Solar Collectors

F. Francini,  D. Fontani,  P. Sansoni,  L. Mercatelli,  D. Jafrancesco,  E. Sani, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2012
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Characterization of Nanocrystalline SiGe Thin Film Solar Cell with Double Graded-Dead Absorption Layer

Chao-Chun Wang,  Dong-Sing Wuu,  Shui-Yang Lien,  Yang-Shih Lin,  Chueh-Yang Liu,  Chia-Hsum Hsu,  Chia-Fu Chen, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2012
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Polarity Switchable Photovoltages in Miscut La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 Films

J. Wang,  H. Ni,  K. Zhao,  Y.-C. Kong,  H. K. Wong,  S. X. Zhong, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2012
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Effect of p-Layer and i-Layer Properties on the Electrical Behaviour of Advanced a-Si:H/a-SiGe:H Thin Film Solar Cell from Numerical Modeling Prospect

Peyman Jelodarian,  Abdolnabi Kosarian, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2012
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Neodymium-Doped TiO2 with Anatase and Brookite Two Phases: Mechanism for Photocatalytic Activity Enhancement under Visible Light and the Role of Electron

Douga Nassoko,  Yan-Fang Li,  Jia-Lin Li,  Xi Li,  Ying Yu, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2012
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Improvement of Power Efficiency in Phosphorescent White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Using p-Doped Hole Transport Layer

Hyunkoo Lee,  Jun Young Kim,  Changhee Lee, 
  • First Published: 18 January 2012
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Assessment of DNA Damage after Photodynamic Therapy Using a Metallophthalocyanine Photosensitizer

A. El-Hussein,  M. Harith,  H. Abrahamse, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2012
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Uptake of Photosensitizer 2-Devinyl-2-(1-methoxylethyl) Chlorin f in Human Breast Cancer Cells: A Diffusion Kinetics Study

Ping Chen,  Feng Zhang,  Lei Zhang,  Song-Cheng Mao,  Lie Lin,  Hua Bai,  Guo-Qing Tang,  Jian-Zhong Yao,  Jun-Hong Yang,  Yun-Feng Ma, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2012
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Determination of PV Generator I-V/P-V Characteristic Curves Using a DC-DC Converter Controlled by a Virtual Instrument

E. Durán,  J. M. Andújar,  J. M. Enrique,  J. M. Pérez-Oria, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2012
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Organic Pollutants Removal from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater with Nanotitania Photocatalyst and UV Light Emission

Javad Saien,  Fatemeh Shahrezaei, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2012
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Electrochemically Deposited Polypyrrole for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Counter Electrodes

Khamsone Keothongkham,  Samuk Pimanpang,  Wasan Maiaugree,  Saman Saekow,  Wirat Jarernboon,  Vittaya Amornkitbamrung, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2012
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Discrete Spectral Local Measurement Method for Testing Solar Concentrators

Huifu Zhao,  Hua Liu,  Lei Jing,  Ying Liu,  Chun Li,  Zhenwu Lu,  Qiang Sun, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2012
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Influence of the Human Skin Tumor Type in Photodynamic Therapy Analysed by a Predictive Model

I. Salas-García,  F. Fanjul-Vélez,  J. L. Arce-Diego, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2012
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Photocatalytic Oxidation of Gaseous Isopropanol Using Visible-Light Active Silver Vanadates/SBA-15 Composite

Ting-Chung Pan,  Hung-Chang Chen,  Guan-Ting Pan,  Chao-Ming Huang, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2012
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Photocatalytic Properties of Nitrogen-Doped Bi12TiO20 Synthesized by Urea Addition Sol-Gel Method

Jiyong Wei,  Baibiao Huang,  Peng Wang,  Zeyan Wang,  Xiaoyan Qin,  Xiaoyang Zhang,  Xiangyang Jing,  Haixia Liu,  Jiaoxian Yu, 
  • First Published: 03 January 2012
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Application of Pt/CdS for the Photocatalytic Flue Gas Desulfurization

Xiulan Song,  Weifeng Yao,  Bo Zhang,  Yiping Wu, 
  • First Published: 02 January 2012
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Silicon Oxynitride Optical Waveguide Ring Resonator Utilizing a Two-Mode Interferometer Structure

Kaixin Chen,  Hau Ping Chan, 
  • First Published: 29 December 2011
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An Enthusiastic Glance in to the Visible Responsive Photocatalysts for Energy Production and Pollutant Removal, with Special Emphasis on Titania

Padikkaparambil Silija,  Zahira Yaakob,  Viswanathan Suraja,  Njarakkattuvalappil Narayanan Binitha,  Zubair Shamsul Akmal, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2011
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Near-Infrared All-Silicon Photodetectors

M. Casalino,  G. Coppola,  M. Iodice,  I. Rendina,  L. Sirleto, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2011
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[Retracted] Highly Active Rare-Earth-Metal La-Doped Photocatalysts: Fabrication, Characterization, and Their Photocatalytic Activity

S. Anandan,  Y. Ikuma,  V. Murugesan, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2011

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Preparation, Photocatalytic Activity, and Recovery of Magnetic Photocatalyst for Decomposition of Benzoic Acid

Te-Li Su,  Chyow-San Chiou,  Hua-Wei Chen, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2011
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Hierarchical CuO/ZnO Membranes for Environmental Applications under the Irradiation of Visible Light

Zhaoyang Liu,  Hongwei Bai,  Darren Delai Sun, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2011
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Boron-Doped Iron Oxides for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Atrazine under Visible Light

Shan Hu,  Guanglong Liu,  Duanwei Zhu,  Chao Chen,  Shuijiao Liao, 
  • First Published: 15 December 2011
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Silver Orthophosphate Immobilized on Flaky Layered Double Hydroxides as the Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysts

Xianlu Cui,  Yaogang Li,  Qinghong Zhang,  Hongzhi Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2011
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Negative Propagation Effects in Two-Dimensional Silicon Photonic Crystals

Ping Jiang,  Kang Xie,  Huajun Yang,  Zhenhai Wu, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2011
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Thickness Dependent on Photocatalytic Activity of Hematite Thin Films

Yen-Hua Chen,  Kuo-Jui Tu, 
  • First Published: 11 December 2011
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Synthesis, Property Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Novel Visible Light-Responsive Photocatalyst Fe2BiSbO7

Jingfei Luan,  Zhitian Hu, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2011
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The Synthetic Effects of Iron with Sulfur and Fluorine on Photoabsorption and Photocatalytic Performance in Codoped TiO2

Xiaohua Li,  Jibao Lu,  Ying Dai,  Meng Guo,  Baibiao Huang, 
  • First Published: 20 November 2011
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One-Step Cohydrothermal Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Nanotubes with Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity

Cheng-Ching Hu,  Tzu-Chien Hsu,  Li-Heng Kao, 
  • First Published: 20 November 2011
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Preparation of Porous F-WO3/TiO2 Films with Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity by Microarc Oxidation

Chung-Wei Yeh,  Kee-Rong Wu,  Chung-Hsuang Hung,  Hao-Cheng Chang,  Chuan-Jen Hsu, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2011
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Photodegradation of Malachite Green by Nanostructured Bi 2WO 6 Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst

Yijie Chen,  Yaqin Zhang,  Chen Liu,  Aimin Lu,  Weihua Zhang, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2011
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Performance of Ag-TiO2 Photocatalysts towards the Photocatalytic Disinfection of Water under Interior-Lighting and Solar-Simulated Light Irradiations

Camilo A. Castro,  Adriana Jurado,  Diana Sissa,  Sonia A. Giraldo, 
  • First Published: 16 November 2011
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Preparation of TiO2-Fullerene Composites and Their Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light

Ken-ichi Katsumata,  Nobuhiro Matsushita,  Kiyoshi Okada, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2011
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Photocatalytic Ethanol Oxidative Dehydrogenation over Pt/TiO2: Effect of the Addition of Blue Phosphors

J. J. Murcia,  M. C. Hidalgo,  J. A. Navío,  V. Vaiano,  P. Ciambelli,  D. Sannino, 
  • First Published: 02 November 2011
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Epitaxial Growth of Germanium on Silicon for Light Emitters

Chengzhao Chen,  Cheng Li,  Shihao Huang,  Yuanyu Zheng,  Hongkai Lai,  Songyan Chen, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2011
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Development of Visible Light-Responsive Sensitized Photocatalysts

Donghua Pei,  Jingfei Luan, 
  • First Published: 30 October 2011
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Sol-Gel-Hydrothermal Synthesis of the Heterostructured TiO2/N-Bi2WO6 Composite with High-Visible-Light- and Ultraviolet-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Performances

Jiang Zhang,  Zheng-Hong Huang,  Yong Xu,  Feiyu Kang, 
  • First Published: 25 October 2011
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Hopfield Neural Network Optimized Fuzzy Logic Controller for Maximum Power Point Tracking in a Photovoltaic System

Subiyanto,  Azah Mohamed,  Hussain Shareef, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2011
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Preparation, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Property of Cu2O-TiO2 Nanocomposites

Longfeng Li,  Maolin Zhang, 
  • First Published: 20 October 2011
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Degrading Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals from Wastewater by TiO2 Photocatalysis: A Review

Jin-Chung Sin,  Sze-Mun Lam,  Abdul Rahman Mohamed,  Keat-Teong Lee, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2011
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Effect of Electronegativity and Charge Balance on the Visible-Light-Responsive Photocatalytic Activity of Nonmetal Doped Anatase TiO2

Jibao Lu,  Hao Jin,  Ying Dai,  Kesong Yang,  Baibiao Huang, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2011
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CO2 Reforming Characteristics under Visible Light Response of Cr- or Ag-Doped TiO2 Prepared by Sol-Gel and Dip-Coating Process

Akira Nishimura,  Go Mitsui,  Katsuya Nakamura,  Masafumi Hirota,  Eric Hu, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2011
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Visible-Light Photodegradation of Dye on Co-Doped Titania Nanotubes Prepared by Hydrothermal Synthesis

Jung-Pin Wang,  Hsi-Chi Yang,  Chien-Te Hsieh, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2011
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Photocatalytical Properties and Theoretical Analysis of N, Cd-Codoped TiO2 Synthesized by Thermal Decomposition Method

Hongtao Gao,  Bing Lu,  Fangfang Liu,  Yuanyuan Liu,  Xian Zhao, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2011
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Inhibitory Effects of Far-Infrared Irradiation Generated by Ceramic Material on Murine Melanoma Cell Growth

Ting-Kai Leung,  Chin-Feng Chan,  Ping-Shan Lai,  Chih-Hui Yang,  Chia-Yen Hsu,  Yung-Sheng Lin, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2011
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Design of Novel Compound Fresnel Lens for High-Performance Photovoltaic Concentrator

Lei Jing,  Hua Liu,  Huifu Zhao,  Zhenwu Lu,  Hongsheng Wu,  He Wang,  Jialin Xu, 
  • First Published: 29 September 2011
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Energy Conversion in Protocells with Natural Nanoconductors

Jian Xu,  T. Kyle Vanderlick,  David A. LaVan, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2011
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Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Wei Li,  Qingyong Ma,  Erxi Wu, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2011
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Raman Amplifier Based on Amorphous Silicon Nanoparticles

M. A. Ferrara,  I. Rendina,  S. N. Basu,  L. Dal Negro,  L. Sirleto, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2011
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Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst Prepared by Mechanochemical Method: Doping Mechanisms and Visible Photoactivity of Pollutant Degradation

Yu-Chao Tang,  Xian-Huai Huang,  Han-Qing Yu,  Li-Hua Tang, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2011
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Highly Selective Deethylation of Rhodamine B on TiO2 Prepared in Supercritical Fluids

Yuzun Fan,  Guoping Chen,  Dongmei Li,  Yanhong Luo,  Nina Lock,  Anca Paduraru Jensen,  Aref Mamakhel,  Jianli Mi,  Steen B. Iversen,  Qingbo Meng,  Bo B. Iversen, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2011
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AgBr-Coupled TiO2: A Visible Heterostructured Photocatalyst for Degrading Dye Pollutants

Jianjun Liu,  Yingchun Yu,  Zhixin Liu,  Shengli Zuo,  Baoshan Li, 
  • First Published: 15 September 2011
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Development of Polymeric Cargo for Delivery of Photosensitizer in Photodynamic Therapy

Byoung-chan Bae,  Kun Na, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2011
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Nanophotonics for Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy Applications

João Conde,  João Rosa,  João C. Lima,  Pedro V. Baptista, 
  • First Published: 11 September 2011
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Mannan-Modified PLGA Nanoparticles for Targeted Gene Delivery

Fansheng Kong,  Linfu Ge,  Ximin Liu,  Ning Huang,  Fang Zhou, 
  • First Published: 25 August 2011
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Effects of Calcination Temperatures on Photocatalytic Activity of Ordered Titanate Nanoribbon/SnO2 Films Fabricated during an EPD Process

Li Zhao,  Jingrun Ran,  Zhan Shu,  Guotian Dai,  Pengcheng Zhai,  Shimin Wang, 
  • First Published: 18 August 2011
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Mechanistic Study of Visible-Light-Induced Photodegradation of 4-Chlorophenol by TiO2−xNx with Low Nitrogen Concentration

Guangfeng Shang,  Hongbo Fu,  Shaogui Yang,  Tongguang Xu, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2011
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenolics by N-Doped Mesoporous Titania under Solar Radiation

Priti A. Mangrulkar,  Sanjay P. Kamble,  Meenal M. Joshi,  Jyotsna S. Meshram,  Nitin K. Labhsetwar,  Sadhana S. Rayalu, 
  • First Published: 09 June 2011