Highly transmissive luminescent down-shifting layers filled with phosphor particles for photovoltaics

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

P. C. Wang, Y. K. Su, C. L. Lin, and G. S. Huang, “Improving performance and reducing amount of phosphor required in packaging of white LEDs With TiO2-doped silicone,” IEEE Electron Device Lett. 35, 657–659 (2014).
[Crossref]

B. Lipovšek, J. Krč, and M. Topič, “Optimization of Microtextured Light-Management Films for Enhanced Light Trapping in Organic Solar Cells Under Perpendicular and Oblique Illumination Conditions,” Photovoltaics, IEEE Journal of 4(2), 639–646 (2014).
[Crossref]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

V. Y. F. Leung, A. Lagendijk, T. W. Tukker, A. P. Mosk, W. L. Ijzerman, and W. L. Vos, “Interplay between multiple scattering, emission, and absorption of light in the phosphor of a white light-emitting diode,” Opt. Express 22(7), 8190–8204 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes: reply to comments,” Opt. Express 21(4), 5074–5076 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

P. F. Liaparinos, “Light wavelength effects in submicrometer phosphor materials using Mie scattering and Monte Carlo simulation,” Med. Phys. 40(10), 101911 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

B. K. Park, H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, J. R. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Selecting morphology of Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ phosphors for minimizing scattering loss in the pc-LED package,” J. Electrochem. Soc. 159(4), J96–J106 (2012).
[Crossref]

K. Y. Qian, J. Ma, W. Fu, and Y. Luo, “Research on scattering properties of phosphor for high power white light emitting diode based on Mie scattering theory,” Wuli Xuebao, Acta Phys. Sin. 61, 204201 (2012).

E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, S. Seyrling, A. N. Tiwari, and B. S. Richards, “Increase in short-wavelength response of encapsulated CIGS devices by doping the encapsulation layer with luminescent material,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 101, 62–67 (2012).
[Crossref]

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes,” Opt. Express 20(9), 10218–10228 (2012).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

R. Hu and X. Luo, “A model for calculating the bidirectional scattering properties of phosphor layer in white light-emitting diodes,” J. Lightwave Technol. 30(21), 3376–3380 (2012).
[Crossref]

E. Klampaftis and B. S. Richards, “Improvement in multi-crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency via addition of luminescent material to EVA encapsulation layer,” Prog. Photovolt. Res. Appl. 19(3), 345–351 (2011).
[Crossref]

X. Pi, Q. Li, D. Li, and D. Yang, “Spin-coating silicon-quantum-dot ink to improve solar cell efficiency,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 95(10), 2941–2945 (2011).
[Crossref]

Q. Y. Zhang and X. Y. Huang, “Recent progress in quantum cutting phosphors,” Prog. Mater. Sci. 55(5), 353–427 (2010).
[Crossref]

E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, K. R. McIntosh, and B. S. Richards, “Enhancing the performance of solar cells via luminescent down-shifting of the incident spectrum: A review,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 93(8), 1182–1194 (2009).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

B. S. Richards, “Enhancing the performance of silicon solar cells via the application of passive luminescence conversion layers,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 90(15), 2329–2337 (2006).
[Crossref]

Y. Kuwano, K. Suda, N. Ishizawa, and T. Yamada, “Crystal growth and properties of (Lu,Y)3Al5O12,” J. Cryst. Growth 260(1-2), 159–165 (2004).
[Crossref]

A. Goetzberger and W. Greube, “Solar energy conversion with fluorescent collectors,” Appl. Phys. (Berl.) 14(2), 123–139 (1977).
[Crossref]

W. H. Weber and J. Lambe, “Luminescent greenhouse collector for solar radiation,” Appl. Opt. 15(10), 2299–2300 (1976).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes: reply to comments,” Opt. Express 21(4), 5074–5076 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

B. K. Park, H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, J. R. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Selecting morphology of Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ phosphors for minimizing scattering loss in the pc-LED package,” J. Electrochem. Soc. 159(4), J96–J106 (2012).
[Crossref]

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes,” Opt. Express 20(9), 10218–10228 (2012).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

K. Y. Qian, J. Ma, W. Fu, and Y. Luo, “Research on scattering properties of phosphor for high power white light emitting diode based on Mie scattering theory,” Wuli Xuebao, Acta Phys. Sin. 61, 204201 (2012).

A. Goetzberger and W. Greube, “Solar energy conversion with fluorescent collectors,” Appl. Phys. (Berl.) 14(2), 123–139 (1977).
[Crossref]

A. Goetzberger and W. Greube, “Solar energy conversion with fluorescent collectors,” Appl. Phys. (Berl.) 14(2), 123–139 (1977).
[Crossref]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

R. Hu and X. Luo, “A model for calculating the bidirectional scattering properties of phosphor layer in white light-emitting diodes,” J. Lightwave Technol. 30(21), 3376–3380 (2012).
[Crossref]

P. C. Wang, Y. K. Su, C. L. Lin, and G. S. Huang, “Improving performance and reducing amount of phosphor required in packaging of white LEDs With TiO2-doped silicone,” IEEE Electron Device Lett. 35, 657–659 (2014).
[Crossref]

Q. Y. Zhang and X. Y. Huang, “Recent progress in quantum cutting phosphors,” Prog. Mater. Sci. 55(5), 353–427 (2010).
[Crossref]

V. Y. F. Leung, A. Lagendijk, T. W. Tukker, A. P. Mosk, W. L. Ijzerman, and W. L. Vos, “Interplay between multiple scattering, emission, and absorption of light in the phosphor of a white light-emitting diode,” Opt. Express 22(7), 8190–8204 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

Y. Kuwano, K. Suda, N. Ishizawa, and T. Yamada, “Crystal growth and properties of (Lu,Y)3Al5O12,” J. Cryst. Growth 260(1-2), 159–165 (2004).
[Crossref]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, S. Seyrling, A. N. Tiwari, and B. S. Richards, “Increase in short-wavelength response of encapsulated CIGS devices by doping the encapsulation layer with luminescent material,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 101, 62–67 (2012).
[Crossref]

E. Klampaftis and B. S. Richards, “Improvement in multi-crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency via addition of luminescent material to EVA encapsulation layer,” Prog. Photovolt. Res. Appl. 19(3), 345–351 (2011).
[Crossref]

E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, K. R. McIntosh, and B. S. Richards, “Enhancing the performance of solar cells via luminescent down-shifting of the incident spectrum: A review,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 93(8), 1182–1194 (2009).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

B. Lipovšek, J. Krč, and M. Topič, “Optimization of Microtextured Light-Management Films for Enhanced Light Trapping in Organic Solar Cells Under Perpendicular and Oblique Illumination Conditions,” Photovoltaics, IEEE Journal of 4(2), 639–646 (2014).
[Crossref]

Y. Kuwano, K. Suda, N. Ishizawa, and T. Yamada, “Crystal growth and properties of (Lu,Y)3Al5O12,” J. Cryst. Growth 260(1-2), 159–165 (2004).
[Crossref]

S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
[Crossref]

V. Y. F. Leung, A. Lagendijk, T. W. Tukker, A. P. Mosk, W. L. Ijzerman, and W. L. Vos, “Interplay between multiple scattering, emission, and absorption of light in the phosphor of a white light-emitting diode,” Opt. Express 22(7), 8190–8204 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. H. Weber and J. Lambe, “Luminescent greenhouse collector for solar radiation,” Appl. Opt. 15(10), 2299–2300 (1976).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

V. Y. F. Leung, A. Lagendijk, T. W. Tukker, A. P. Mosk, W. L. Ijzerman, and W. L. Vos, “Interplay between multiple scattering, emission, and absorption of light in the phosphor of a white light-emitting diode,” Opt. Express 22(7), 8190–8204 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

X. Pi, Q. Li, D. Li, and D. Yang, “Spin-coating silicon-quantum-dot ink to improve solar cell efficiency,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 95(10), 2941–2945 (2011).
[Crossref]

X. Pi, Q. Li, D. Li, and D. Yang, “Spin-coating silicon-quantum-dot ink to improve solar cell efficiency,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 95(10), 2941–2945 (2011).
[Crossref]

P. F. Liaparinos, “Light wavelength effects in submicrometer phosphor materials using Mie scattering and Monte Carlo simulation,” Med. Phys. 40(10), 101911 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

P. C. Wang, Y. K. Su, C. L. Lin, and G. S. Huang, “Improving performance and reducing amount of phosphor required in packaging of white LEDs With TiO2-doped silicone,” IEEE Electron Device Lett. 35, 657–659 (2014).
[Crossref]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

B. Lipovšek, J. Krč, and M. Topič, “Optimization of Microtextured Light-Management Films for Enhanced Light Trapping in Organic Solar Cells Under Perpendicular and Oblique Illumination Conditions,” Photovoltaics, IEEE Journal of 4(2), 639–646 (2014).
[Crossref]

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

D. C. Chen, Z. G. Liu, Z. H. Deng, C. Wang, Y. G. Cao, and Q. L. Liu, “Optimization of light efficacy and angular color uniformity by hybrid phosphor particle size for white light-emitting diode,” Rare Met. 33, 348–352 (2014).

R. Hu and X. Luo, “A model for calculating the bidirectional scattering properties of phosphor layer in white light-emitting diodes,” J. Lightwave Technol. 30(21), 3376–3380 (2012).
[Crossref]

K. Y. Qian, J. Ma, W. Fu, and Y. Luo, “Research on scattering properties of phosphor for high power white light emitting diode based on Mie scattering theory,” Wuli Xuebao, Acta Phys. Sin. 61, 204201 (2012).

K. Y. Qian, J. Ma, W. Fu, and Y. Luo, “Research on scattering properties of phosphor for high power white light emitting diode based on Mie scattering theory,” Wuli Xuebao, Acta Phys. Sin. 61, 204201 (2012).

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, K. R. McIntosh, and B. S. Richards, “Enhancing the performance of solar cells via luminescent down-shifting of the incident spectrum: A review,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 93(8), 1182–1194 (2009).
[Crossref]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

V. Y. F. Leung, A. Lagendijk, T. W. Tukker, A. P. Mosk, W. L. Ijzerman, and W. L. Vos, “Interplay between multiple scattering, emission, and absorption of light in the phosphor of a white light-emitting diode,” Opt. Express 22(7), 8190–8204 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

S. N. Lipnitskaya, K. D. Mynbaev, V. E. Bugrov, A. R. Kovsh, M. A. Odnoblyudov, and A. E. Romanov, “Effects of light scattering in optical coatings on energy losses in LED devices,” Tech. Phys. Lett. 39(12), 1074–1077 (2013).
[Crossref]

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes: reply to comments,” Opt. Express 21(4), 5074–5076 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Toward scatter-free phosphors in white phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes,” Opt. Express 20(9), 10218–10228 (2012).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

B. K. Park, H. K. Park, J. H. Oh, J. R. Oh, and Y. R. Do, “Selecting morphology of Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ phosphors for minimizing scattering loss in the pc-LED package,” J. Electrochem. Soc. 159(4), J96–J106 (2012).
[Crossref]

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W. G. van Sark, K. W. J. Barnham, L. H. Slooff, A. J. Chatten, A. Büchtemann, A. Meyer, S. J. McCormack, R. Koole, D. J. Farrell, R. Bose, E. E. Bende, A. R. Burgers, T. Budel, J. Quilitz, M. Kennedy, T. Meyer, C. M. Donegá, A. Meijerink, and D. Vanmaekelbergh, “Luminescent Solar Concentrators - A review of recent results,” Opt. Express 16(26), 21773–21792 (2008).
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E. Klampaftis, D. Ross, S. Seyrling, A. N. Tiwari, and B. S. Richards, “Increase in short-wavelength response of encapsulated CIGS devices by doping the encapsulation layer with luminescent material,” Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 101, 62–67 (2012).
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S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
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Q. Y. Zhang and X. Y. Huang, “Recent progress in quantum cutting phosphors,” Prog. Mater. Sci. 55(5), 353–427 (2010).
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S. Kalytchuk, S. Gupta, O. Zhovtiuk, A. Vaneski, S. V. Kershaw, H. Fu, Z. Fan, E. C. H. Kwok, C.-F. Wang, W. Y. Teoh, and A. L. Rogach, “Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers To Enhance the Efficiency of Thin-Film CdTe/CdS and Crystalline Si Solar Cells,” J. Phys. Chem. C 118(30), 16393–16400 (2014).
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[Crossref]

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