Porphyrin containing lipophilic amide groups as a photosensitizer for dye-sensitized solar cells† [PDF]
In this study, synthesis and investigation of a novel zinc-porphyrin derivative bearing C24-containing amide groups for potential use in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are presented.
J. Gasiorowski +6 more
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Determining the optimum morphology in high-performance polymer-fullerene organic photovoltaic cells [PDF]
This work was supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (grant number EP/I013288/1) and from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under grant agreement 321305.The morphology of bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaic ...
Samuel, Ifor David William +14 more
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Advanced Polymer and Perovskite Solar Cells
This special issue was designed to draw attention to photovoltaic technology, which harnesses sunlight—the most promising renewable energy source—for our sustainable future [...]
Jaemin Kong
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Porous organic polymers in solar cells
Porous organic polymers (POPs) are unique materials for solar cells. From photoactive layer to charge transporting layer, this review discuss the challenges and opportunities for POPs presence in organic, perovskite, and dye-sensitized solar cells.
Tianyi Zhang +3 more
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Polymer–Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells [PDF]
Nanostructured phase-separated blends, or bulk heterojunctions, of conjugated polymers and fullerene derivatives form a very attractive approach to large-area, solid-state organic solar cells.
Sariciftci, N. Serdar, +17 more
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Polymer Solar Cells: Effects of Annealing Treatment and Polymer Blends on I-V Characteristics [PDF]
This research reports on a fabrication of polymer solar cells based on blends of two widely used polymeric semiconductors with [poly(2-methoxy-5-(3,7-dimethyloctyloxy)-para phenylene vinylene)] (MDMO-PPV) and the soluble fullerene C60 derivative [6,6 ...
Erlyta , Septa Rosa, S, Shobih
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Nanostructured Electrodes for Organic Solar Cells: Analysis and Design Fundamentals [PDF]
Nanostructured electrodes (NEs) improve optical absorption and charge collection in photovoltaic (PV) devices. Traditionally, the electrodes have been designed exclusively for higher optical absorption.
Alam, Muhammad A. +3 more
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Investigation of Indoor Stability Testing of Polymer Solar Cell
We have fabricated organic solar cell of a new low bandgap polymer poly[4,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene-2,6-diyl-alt-4,7-bis(2-thienyl)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole-5′,5′′-diyl] (PCPDTTBTT).
Pelin Kavak, Elif Alturk Parlak
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The effect of colour on the thermal performance of building integrated solar collectors [PDF]
The use of solar collectors with coloured absorbers for water heating is an area of particular interest when considering their integration with buildings.
Carson, James K. +2 more
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Optimization of moth-eye antireflection schemes for silicon solar cells [PDF]
Nanostructured moth-eye antireflection schemes for silicon solar cells are simulated using rigorous coupled wave analysis and compared to traditional thin film coatings. The design of the moth-eye arrays is optimized for application to a laboratory cell (
Boden, Stuart, Bagnall, Darren
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