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Polymer-based solar cells

Polymer-based solar cells. By: Víctor Castillo MEEN 3344. Composition. Thin films of polymers Small-molecule compounds like: Polyphenylene vinylene Copper Phthalocyanine Carbon fullerenes. Characteristics. Lightweight Very designable Low environmental impact Plasticized look

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Polymer-based solar cells

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  1. Polymer-based solar cells By: Víctor Castillo MEEN 3344

  2. Composition • Thin films of polymers • Small-molecule compounds like: • Polyphenylene vinylene • Copper Phthalocyanine • Carbon fullerenes

  3. Characteristics • Lightweight • Very designable • Low environmental impact • Plasticized look • Dark in color

  4. Uses • Low energy calculators • Battery chargers • Electrical feeders • Charging backpacks

  5. Advantages: Cheaper (about one-tenth) Environment Disadvantages: Efficiency (only ¼ compared to silicon) Degradation Vs Silicon cells

  6. References • Bailey, S., Harris, J., Hepp, A., Anglin, E., Raffaelle, R. Thin film organic solar cells for space power. Nasa Glenn Resarch Center. • Wikipedia. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cell#Cost_benefit • Dennler G., and Sariciftci N.S. Flexible Conjugated Polymer-Based Plastic Solar Cells. 2005 • Winters, Jeffrey. Catching more rays. • Plastic, Crystal-Based Solar Cells Being Developed 9/7/2006. www.photonics.com//content/news/2006/september/7/84392.a

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