Preparation of a Textile-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Joint Authors
Opwis, Klaus
Gutmann, Jochen Stefan
Lagunas Alonso, Ana Rosa
Rodriguez Henche, Maria Jesus
Ezquer Mayo, Mikel
Breuil, Fanny
Leonardi, Enrico
Sorbello, Luca
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Solar energy conversion is an object of continuous research, focusing on improving the energy efficiency as well as the structure of photovoltaic cells.
With efficiencies continuously increasing, state-of-the-art PV cells offer a good solution to harvest solar energy.
However, they are still lacking the flexibility and conformability to be integrated into common objects or clothing.
Moreover, many sun-exposed surface areas are textile-based such as garments, tents, truck coverings, boat sails, and home or outdoor textiles.
Here, we present a new textile-based dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) which takes advantage from the properties inherent to fabrics: flexibility, low weight, and mechanical robustness.
Due to the necessary thermostability during manufacturing, our DSC design is based on heat-resistant glass-fiber fabrics.
After applying all needed layers, the overall structure was covered by a transparent and simultaneously conductive protective film.
The light and still flexible large-area devices (up to 6 cm2 per individual unit) are working with efficiencies up to 1.8% at 1/5 of the sun.
Stability tests assure no loss of photovoltaic activity over a period of at least seven weeks.
Therefore, our technology has paved the way for a new generation of flexible photovoltaic devices, which can be used for the generation of power in the mentioned applications as well as in modern textile architecture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Opwis, Klaus& Gutmann, Jochen Stefan& Lagunas Alonso, Ana Rosa& Rodriguez Henche, Maria Jesus& Ezquer Mayo, Mikel& Breuil, Fanny…[et al.]. 2016. Preparation of a Textile-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Opwis, Klaus…[et al.]. Preparation of a Textile-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Opwis, Klaus& Gutmann, Jochen Stefan& Lagunas Alonso, Ana Rosa& Rodriguez Henche, Maria Jesus& Ezquer Mayo, Mikel& Breuil, Fanny…[et al.]. Preparation of a Textile-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106470