The authors show that the ordered three-dimensional arrays of quantum dots, i.e., quantum dot supracrystals, can be used to implement the intermediate-band solar cell with the efficiency exceeding the Shockley-Queisser limit for a single junction cell. The strong electron wave function overlap resulting in minibands formation allows one to tune the band structure and enhance the light absorption and carrier transport. A first-principles semianalytical approach was used to determine the optimum dimensions of the quantum dots and the interdot spacing to achieve a maximum efficiency in the InAs 0.9 N 0.1 / GaAs 0.98 Sb 0.02 quantum dot supracrystal photovoltaic cells.
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