Trosolwg
BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree (1992) and PhD in Crystallography (1995) from University of Wales College Cardiff.
Employed at IQE plc as a Senior III:V Semiconductor crystal growth Engineer in Production, Product Management and Performance Engineering (1996-2009).
Employed in the School of Engineering at Cardiff University from February 2010. Research interests primarily in Renewable Energy generation, specifically Photovoltaic technologies at cell, module and systems levels.Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Energy and Environment
Chartered Chemist accreditation attained during 1995.
Cyhoeddiadau
2022
2018
- Sweet, T. et al. 2018. Design and characterization of hybrid III–V concentrator photovoltaic–thermoelectric receivers under primary and secondary optical elements. Applied Energy 226, pp. 772-783. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.018)
- Rolley, M. H., Sweet, T. K. N., Eerens, L., Ferrer-Rodríguez, J. P. and Fernández., E. F. 2018. Experimental comparison of a III:V triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric (CPV-TE) hybrid module with commercial CPV and flat plate silicon modules. Presented at: 14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Puertollano, Spain, 16-18 April 2018. AIP Publishing, (10.1063/1.5053552)
- Baig, H. et al. 2018. Conceptual design and performance evaluation of a hybrid concentrating photovoltaic system in preparation for energy. Energy 147, pp. 547-560. (10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.127)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T. and Gao, M. 2018. Photovoltaic–thermoelectric temperature control using a closed-loop integrated cooler. Iet Optoelectronics 12(1), pp. 20-24. (10.1049/iet-opt.2017.0072)
2017
- Sweet, T., Rolley, M., Li, W., Paul, M. C., Gao, M. and Knox, A. R. 2017. Experimental characterization and multi-physics simulation of a triple-junction cell in a novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver design with secondary optical element. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2017), Cardiff, UK, 21st - 24th AugustProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applied Energy. Energy Procedia Elsevier pp. 809-814., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.130)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy 112, pp. 166-186. (10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.012)
- Selvaraj, P. et al. 2017. Enhancing the efficiency of transparent dye-sensitized solar cells using concentrated light. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 175, pp. 29-34. (10.1016/j.solmat.2017.10.006)
- Sweet, T. K. N., Rolley, M. H., Prest, M. J. and Min, G. 2017. Novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver designs. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1-3 May 2017AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. 80009., (10.1063/1.5001447)
- Rolley, M. H., Sweet, T. K. N. and Min, G. 2017. In-situ thermoelectric temperature monitoring and 'Closed-loop integrated control' system for concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1–3 May 2017 Presented at Siefer, G., Hinzer, K. and Rey-Stolle, I. eds.AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. Melville, NY: AIP Publishing pp. 100001., (10.1063/1.5001452)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 10, pp. 63-72. (10.1016/j.csite.2017.03.005)
- Han, G. et al. 2017. Chlorine-enabled electron doping in solution-synthesized SnSe thermoelectric nanomaterials. Advanced Energy Materials 7(13), article number: 1602328. (10.1002/aenm.201602328)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy 202, pp. 755-771. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.182)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T., Stoichkov, V., Bristow, N., Kettle, J. and Min, G. 2017. Triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers: robustness, valiation and preliminary reliability studies. Presented at: 13th Photovoltaic Science, Application and Technology Conference (PVSAT-13), Bangor, Wales, UK, 5- 7 April 2017.
- Baig, H. et al. 2017. Outdoor performance of a reflective type 3D LCPV system under different climatic conditions. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Ontario, Canada, 1-3 May 2017, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. -., (10.1063/1.5001403)
2016
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Six-parameter electrical model for photovoltaic cell/module with compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy 137, pp. 551-563. (10.1016/j.solener.2016.08.050)
- Sweet, T. et al. 2016. Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Presented at: AIP Conference 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1766. American Institute of Physics pp. 80007., (10.1063/1.4962105)
- Baig, H. et al. 2016. Indoor characterization of a reflective type 3D LCPV system. Presented at: 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016 Presented at Wiesenfarth, M., Bett, A. and Muller, M. eds.12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Vol. 1766. AIP Conference Proceedings Melville, NY: American Institute of Physics pp. 20002., (10.1063/1.4962070)
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Thermal performance of two heat exchangers for thermoelectric generators. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 8, pp. 164-175. (10.1016/j.csite.2016.06.008)
- Han, G. et al. 2016. Facile surfactant-free synthesis of p-Type SnSe nanoplates with exceptional thermoelectric power factors. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 55(22), pp. 6433-6437. (10.1002/anie.201601420)
- Meng, X. et al. 2016. A novel absorptive/reflective solar concentrator for heat and electricity generation: An optical and thermal analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 114, pp. 142-153. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.011)
- Sweet, T., El Khatib, K., Bristow, N., Drysdale, B. and Jenkins, N. 2016. Commercial photovoltaic system design for Cardiff City Hall. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 169(1), pp. 18-29. (10.1680/jener.15.00002)
2015
- Azough, F. et al. 2015. Ba6-3xNd8+2xTi18O54 tungsten bronze: a new high-temperature n-type oxide thermoelectric. Journal of Electronic Materials 45(3), pp. 1894-1899. (10.1007/s11664-015-4275-6)
- Kettle, J., Bristow, N., Sweet, T., Jenkins, N., dos Reis Benatto, G. A., Jørgensen, M. and Krebs, F. C. 2015. Three dimensional corrugated organic photovoltaics for building integration; improving the efficiency, oblique angle and diffuse performance of solar cells. Energy & Environmental Science 8(11), pp. 3266-3273. (10.1039/C5EE02162F)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Multiphysics simulations of a thermoelectric generator. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 633-638. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.473)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Coupled simulation of performance of a crossed compound parabolic concentrator with solar cell. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 325-330. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.371)
2014
2013
- Sweet, T., Sweet, C., Wu, J., Drysdale, B. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Case study vs simulation data for a grid-connected 2.45kWp PV system. Presented at: 9th Photovoltaic Science Application and Technology (PVSAT-9) Conference and Exhibition, Swansea, Wales, 10-12 April 2013 Presented at Hutchins, M. G., Cole, A. and Watson, T. M. eds.9th photovoltaic science, applications and technology conference PVSAT-9. Abingdon: Solar Enegry Society pp. 41-44.
2012
1996
1995
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. Arylimido complexes of chromium-(VI), -(V) and -(IV). Journal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions(13), pp. 2111-2123. (10.1039/DT9950002111)
- Hankin, D. M., Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. A new type of sulfenamido ligand. Crystal structure of W(NBut)2(.ETA.2-PhSNBut)2. Journal of the Chemical Society - Dalton Transactions(6), pp. 1059-1060.
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. Anionic and cationic Bi- and tri-nuclear tert-butylimido complexes of manganese-(V) and -(VI). Journal of the Chemical Society. Dalton Transactions(6), pp. 937-950. (10.1039/dt9950000937)
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. tert-Butylimido compounds of manganese-(VII), -(VI), -(V) and -(II); nitrido, amido, alkyl, zinc and aluminium compounds. Journal of the Chemical Society. Dalton Transactions(2), pp. 205-216. (10.1039/dt9950000205)
1994
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse?, M. B. 1994. A new type of iminophosphine ligand from interaction of Li2M(NBut)4, M = W, Mo and PX3, X = Cl, Br. Crystal structures of W(NBut)Br2[P2(NBut)3] and W(NBut)Cl(SC6F5)[P2(NBut)3]. Polyhedron 13(20), pp. 2899-2905. (10.1016/S0277-5387(00)86623-1)
- Haymotherwell, R. S., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1994. Reduction of nitric-oxide by tetramesityliridium(iv) and cobaltocene - reactions of hyponitrite complexes and of the ether [co(eta(5)-c5h5)(eta(4)-c5h5)](mu-o-exo) with nitroalkanes, acids and amines. Journalof The Chemical Society-Dalton Transactions(15), pp. 2223-2232.
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1994. Non-oxo chemistry of manganese in high oxidation-states .1. Mononuclear tert-butylimido compounds of manganese-(vii) and manganese-(vi). Journal of the Chemical Society- Dalton Transactions(7), pp. 1037-1049.
1993
- Redshaw, C., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1993. Synthesis and x-ray crystal-structure of the organotungsten(v) o-phenylene diamido complex, (eta-c5me5)wcl2(1,2-(hn)2c6h4). Polyhedron 12(19), pp. 2417-2420.
- Redshaw, C., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1993. Complexes of tungsten(IV,VI) and molybdenum(V) derived from 1,2-diaminobenzene. X-ray crystal structures of cis,mer-W(o-NC6H4NH2)Cl2(PMe3)3, {WCl[o-(HN)2C6H4]2(PMe32}(BPh4 and mer,transMo(o-NC6H4NH2)Cl3(PMePh2)2. Polyhedron 12(16), pp. 2013-2019. (10.1016/S0277-5387(00)81475-8)
Articles
- Baker, J. et al. 2022. VCSEL quick fabrication of 894.6 nm wavelength epi‐material for miniature atomic clock applications. IET Optoelectronics (10.1049/ote2.12082)
- Baker, J. et al. 2022. VCSEL quick fabrication for assessment of large diameter epitaxial wafers. IEEE Photonics Journal 14(3) (10.1109/JPHOT.2022.3169032)
- Sweet, T. et al. 2018. Design and characterization of hybrid III–V concentrator photovoltaic–thermoelectric receivers under primary and secondary optical elements. Applied Energy 226, pp. 772-783. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.018)
- Baig, H. et al. 2018. Conceptual design and performance evaluation of a hybrid concentrating photovoltaic system in preparation for energy. Energy 147, pp. 547-560. (10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.127)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T. and Gao, M. 2018. Photovoltaic–thermoelectric temperature control using a closed-loop integrated cooler. Iet Optoelectronics 12(1), pp. 20-24. (10.1049/iet-opt.2017.0072)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy 112, pp. 166-186. (10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.012)
- Selvaraj, P. et al. 2017. Enhancing the efficiency of transparent dye-sensitized solar cells using concentrated light. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 175, pp. 29-34. (10.1016/j.solmat.2017.10.006)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 10, pp. 63-72. (10.1016/j.csite.2017.03.005)
- Han, G. et al. 2017. Chlorine-enabled electron doping in solution-synthesized SnSe thermoelectric nanomaterials. Advanced Energy Materials 7(13), article number: 1602328. (10.1002/aenm.201602328)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy 202, pp. 755-771. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.182)
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Six-parameter electrical model for photovoltaic cell/module with compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy 137, pp. 551-563. (10.1016/j.solener.2016.08.050)
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Thermal performance of two heat exchangers for thermoelectric generators. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 8, pp. 164-175. (10.1016/j.csite.2016.06.008)
- Han, G. et al. 2016. Facile surfactant-free synthesis of p-Type SnSe nanoplates with exceptional thermoelectric power factors. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 55(22), pp. 6433-6437. (10.1002/anie.201601420)
- Meng, X. et al. 2016. A novel absorptive/reflective solar concentrator for heat and electricity generation: An optical and thermal analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 114, pp. 142-153. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.011)
- Sweet, T., El Khatib, K., Bristow, N., Drysdale, B. and Jenkins, N. 2016. Commercial photovoltaic system design for Cardiff City Hall. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 169(1), pp. 18-29. (10.1680/jener.15.00002)
- Azough, F. et al. 2015. Ba6-3xNd8+2xTi18O54 tungsten bronze: a new high-temperature n-type oxide thermoelectric. Journal of Electronic Materials 45(3), pp. 1894-1899. (10.1007/s11664-015-4275-6)
- Kettle, J., Bristow, N., Sweet, T., Jenkins, N., dos Reis Benatto, G. A., Jørgensen, M. and Krebs, F. C. 2015. Three dimensional corrugated organic photovoltaics for building integration; improving the efficiency, oblique angle and diffuse performance of solar cells. Energy & Environmental Science 8(11), pp. 3266-3273. (10.1039/C5EE02162F)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Multiphysics simulations of a thermoelectric generator. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 633-638. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.473)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Coupled simulation of performance of a crossed compound parabolic concentrator with solar cell. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 325-330. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.371)
- Gupta, A., Cemesova, A., Hopfe, C., Rezgui, Y. and Sweet, T. 2014. A conceptual framework to support solar PV simulation using an open-BIM data exchange standard. Automation in Construction 37, pp. 166-181. (10.1016/j.autcon.2013.10.005)
- Bandara, K., Sweet, T. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2012. Photovoltaic applications for off-grid electrification using novel multi-level inverter technology with energy storage. Renewable Energy 37(1), pp. 82-88. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.05.036)
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1996. Reactions of bis(mesitylimido)bis(arylthiolato)chromium(VI) compounds. Polyhedron 15(5-6), pp. 873-879. (10.1016/0277-5387(95)00324-X)
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. Arylimido complexes of chromium-(VI), -(V) and -(IV). Journal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions(13), pp. 2111-2123. (10.1039/DT9950002111)
- Hankin, D. M., Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. A new type of sulfenamido ligand. Crystal structure of W(NBut)2(.ETA.2-PhSNBut)2. Journal of the Chemical Society - Dalton Transactions(6), pp. 1059-1060.
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. Anionic and cationic Bi- and tri-nuclear tert-butylimido complexes of manganese-(V) and -(VI). Journal of the Chemical Society. Dalton Transactions(6), pp. 937-950. (10.1039/dt9950000937)
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1995. tert-Butylimido compounds of manganese-(VII), -(VI), -(V) and -(II); nitrido, amido, alkyl, zinc and aluminium compounds. Journal of the Chemical Society. Dalton Transactions(2), pp. 205-216. (10.1039/dt9950000205)
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse?, M. B. 1994. A new type of iminophosphine ligand from interaction of Li2M(NBut)4, M = W, Mo and PX3, X = Cl, Br. Crystal structures of W(NBut)Br2[P2(NBut)3] and W(NBut)Cl(SC6F5)[P2(NBut)3]. Polyhedron 13(20), pp. 2899-2905. (10.1016/S0277-5387(00)86623-1)
- Haymotherwell, R. S., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1994. Reduction of nitric-oxide by tetramesityliridium(iv) and cobaltocene - reactions of hyponitrite complexes and of the ether [co(eta(5)-c5h5)(eta(4)-c5h5)](mu-o-exo) with nitroalkanes, acids and amines. Journalof The Chemical Society-Dalton Transactions(15), pp. 2223-2232.
- Danopoulos, A. A., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1994. Non-oxo chemistry of manganese in high oxidation-states .1. Mononuclear tert-butylimido compounds of manganese-(vii) and manganese-(vi). Journal of the Chemical Society- Dalton Transactions(7), pp. 1037-1049.
- Redshaw, C., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1993. Synthesis and x-ray crystal-structure of the organotungsten(v) o-phenylene diamido complex, (eta-c5me5)wcl2(1,2-(hn)2c6h4). Polyhedron 12(19), pp. 2417-2420.
- Redshaw, C., Wilkinson, G., Sweet, T. and Hursthouse, M. B. 1993. Complexes of tungsten(IV,VI) and molybdenum(V) derived from 1,2-diaminobenzene. X-ray crystal structures of cis,mer-W(o-NC6H4NH2)Cl2(PMe3)3, {WCl[o-(HN)2C6H4]2(PMe32}(BPh4 and mer,transMo(o-NC6H4NH2)Cl3(PMePh2)2. Polyhedron 12(16), pp. 2013-2019. (10.1016/S0277-5387(00)81475-8)
Conferences
- Rolley, M. H., Sweet, T. K. N., Eerens, L., Ferrer-Rodríguez, J. P. and Fernández., E. F. 2018. Experimental comparison of a III:V triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric (CPV-TE) hybrid module with commercial CPV and flat plate silicon modules. Presented at: 14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Puertollano, Spain, 16-18 April 2018. AIP Publishing, (10.1063/1.5053552)
- Sweet, T., Rolley, M., Li, W., Paul, M. C., Gao, M. and Knox, A. R. 2017. Experimental characterization and multi-physics simulation of a triple-junction cell in a novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver design with secondary optical element. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2017), Cardiff, UK, 21st - 24th AugustProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applied Energy. Energy Procedia Elsevier pp. 809-814., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.130)
- Sweet, T. K. N., Rolley, M. H., Prest, M. J. and Min, G. 2017. Novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver designs. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1-3 May 2017AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. 80009., (10.1063/1.5001447)
- Rolley, M. H., Sweet, T. K. N. and Min, G. 2017. In-situ thermoelectric temperature monitoring and 'Closed-loop integrated control' system for concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1–3 May 2017 Presented at Siefer, G., Hinzer, K. and Rey-Stolle, I. eds.AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. Melville, NY: AIP Publishing pp. 100001., (10.1063/1.5001452)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T., Stoichkov, V., Bristow, N., Kettle, J. and Min, G. 2017. Triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers: robustness, valiation and preliminary reliability studies. Presented at: 13th Photovoltaic Science, Application and Technology Conference (PVSAT-13), Bangor, Wales, UK, 5- 7 April 2017.
- Baig, H. et al. 2017. Outdoor performance of a reflective type 3D LCPV system under different climatic conditions. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Ontario, Canada, 1-3 May 2017, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. -., (10.1063/1.5001403)
- Sweet, T. et al. 2016. Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Presented at: AIP Conference 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1766. American Institute of Physics pp. 80007., (10.1063/1.4962105)
- Baig, H. et al. 2016. Indoor characterization of a reflective type 3D LCPV system. Presented at: 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016 Presented at Wiesenfarth, M., Bett, A. and Muller, M. eds.12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Vol. 1766. AIP Conference Proceedings Melville, NY: American Institute of Physics pp. 20002., (10.1063/1.4962070)
- Sweet, T., Sweet, C., Wu, J., Drysdale, B. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Case study vs simulation data for a grid-connected 2.45kWp PV system. Presented at: 9th Photovoltaic Science Application and Technology (PVSAT-9) Conference and Exhibition, Swansea, Wales, 10-12 April 2013 Presented at Hutchins, M. G., Cole, A. and Watson, T. M. eds.9th photovoltaic science, applications and technology conference PVSAT-9. Abingdon: Solar Enegry Society pp. 41-44.
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