Methods of extracting silica and silicon from agricultural waste ashes and application of the produced silicon in solar cells: a mini-review

The beneficiation of agricultural waste is a topical issue in the field of sustainable and renewable energy production. This review focuses on recent methods applied to extract silica and silicon (Si), a major semiconductor material, from different agricultural waste ashes and their application in s...

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Main Authors: Fortunate Farirai, Maxwell Ozonoh, Thomas Chinedu Aniokete, Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Mathew Mupa, Benson Zeyi, Michael Olawale Daramola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Sustainable Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2020.1720854