| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7906688 | Optical Materials | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Thin film solar cell technologies are being developed for lower cost and flexible applications. For such technologies, it is desirable to have inexpensive, flexible cover strips. In this paper, we demonstrate that transparent silicone cover glass adhesive can be doped with TiO2 nanoparticles to achieve an optimal refractive index and maximize the performance of the cell. Cells covered with the film doped with nanoparticles at the optimal concentration demonstrated a â¼1% increase in photocurrent over the plain (undoped) film. In addition, fused silica beads can be incorporated into the flexible cover slip to realize a built-in pseudomorphic glass diffuser layer as well. This additional degree of freedom in engineering flexible solar cell covers allows maximal performance from a given cell for minimal increased cost.
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Authors
Sidney Guterman, Xin Wen, Ganesh Gudavalli, Pravakar Rhajbhandari, Tara P. Dhakal, David Wilt, David Klotzkin,