This book gives an account on the main physical principles governing this process, identifying important barriers and areas of potential improvements. The main strategies applied so far are reviewed, with the most important materials investigated in the field to date. Moreover, some emerging trends such as new more complex materials, nanostructures of such semiconductors, and the application of multijunctions and membranes are reviewed. The fabrication techniques and measuring methods are listed, identifying possible sources of practical challenges.
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