Fiber-Based Organic Solar Cells |
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Materials:
Organic
Semiconductors
Nanomaterials
Application: Nanotechnology Electronic Energy Technique: Processing Characterization |
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Although efficient photovoltaic cells can be made from silicon and other inorganic materials, they are too expensive for widespread generation of solar electricity. We are working on fiber-based solar cells and other devices, to be incorporated in textiles. Organic materials are ideal candidates for this approach, since they are inherently flexible and light-weight, compared to conventional inorganic semiconductors. |