Enhancing c-Si Solar Cell Efficiency in the UV Region: Photophysical Insights into the Use of Eu3+ Complexes for Down-Shifting Layer Applications
Fabian Vargas, Ronald Nelson, Dario Espinoza, Ivan Brito, Laura Sánchez-Muñoz, Pere Alemany, Sergio Ortiz, Pablo Ferrada, Alifhers Mestra, Jaime Llanos, Elias Stathatos, Golibjon Berdiyorov · 2023
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A large team tests a glowing layer to lift solar cell output in the ultraviolet range in a 2023 paper. Silicon cells waste much of the energy in high energy light. The layer uses a europium mix that takes in that light and gives it back at a lower energy the cell can use.
The mix was set in a clear plastic film, which tests showed was smooth and held round grains of the mix. Cells with the film gave more current than bare cells, while voltage stayed flat. A standard light test confirmed the gain sits in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum. The authors present the film as a cheap add on for cells.
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| CREATOR | Fabian Vargas, Ronald Nelson, Dario Espinoza, Ivan Brito, Laura Sánchez-Muñoz, Pere Alemany, Sergio Ortiz, Pablo Ferrada, Alifhers Mestra, Jaime Llanos, Elias Stathatos, Golibjon Berdiyorov |
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| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |