Graphene - quantum dot hybrid nanostructures with controlled optical and photoelectric properties for solar cell applications

State-of-the-art research related to increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of solar energy converters is analyzed. An approach to solving these issues is to introduce graphene and its derivatives into the photoactive layer of solar cells. These materials have record high charge carrier mobility at normal temperatures and low absorption cross-sections of solar radiation. The review considers chemical materials science methods and nanotechnology approaches to the design of 2D hybrid structures based on graphene and quantum dots. Examples of their most successful use in solar cells are given and promising areas of research and development in this field are formulated.