Polymer photovoltaics : a practical approach /

This book is intended to be a practical guide in the laboratory for the experimental solar-cell scientist whether he or she is involved with synthesis, device preparation, processing, or device characterization. Useful to all scientists working practically in the field, the book presents the process...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Krebs, Frederik C.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bellingham, Wash. : SPIE Press, ©2008.
Colección:SPIE monograph ; PM175.
Temas:
Photovoltaic cells > Materials.
Conducting polymers.
Cellules photovoltaïques > Matériaux.
Polymères conducteurs.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
Conducting polymers
Photovoltaic cells > Materials
Fotovoltaik
Polymere
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction
  • Human Energy Consumption Now And In The Future
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Important Facts About Energy, Energy Conversion, The Earth And The Sun
  • Solar Energy
  • The Storage And Relocation Problem
  • Types Of Solar Cells
  • Current Challenges.
  • 2. The Polymer Solar Cell
  • Introduction
  • Materials
  • Fast And Simple Guide To A Polymer Solar Cell From Scratch.
  • 3. Characterization of Organic Solar Cells
  • Taking the Sun Inside
  • IV-Curves And Efficiencies
  • Outdoor Measurements
  • Methods For Preparation And Characterization Of Thin Films.
  • 4. Lifetime And Stability Studies
  • Overview
  • Studies Of Degradation Mechanisms Using TOF-SIMS
  • Studies of Degradation Mechanisms Using XPS
  • Studies Of Degradation Mechanisms Using RBS
  • Studies of Degradation Mechanisms Using Physical And/Or Spectroscopic Techniques
  • Accelerated Lifetime Measurements For Extended Periods Of Time
  • Apparatus For Lifetime Measurements For Isotope Labeling.
  • 5. Processing and Production of Large Modules
  • Printing and Coating Methods
  • Printing the Active Layer
  • Carrier Substrates
  • Anodes and Cathodes
  • Processing of The Transparent Front-Side Contact
  • Processing of the Opaque Back-Side Contact
  • Encapsulation and Permeability
  • Practical Encapsulation Techniques
  • Production and Companies 2007.
  • 6. Outlook
  • Where is the Technology Now?
  • Where is it Suitable?
  • Where Could It Be in the Next Decades?

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