Transparent polymer solar cells employing a layered light-trapping architecture
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Transparent polymer solar cells employing a layered light-trapping architecture
Organic solar cells have unique properties that make them very attractive as a renewable energy source. Of particular interest are semi-transparent cells, which have the potential to be integrated into building façades yet not completely block light. However, making organic cells transparent limits the metal electrode thickness to a few nanometres, drastically reducing its reflectivity and the ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nature Photonics
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1749-4885,1749-4893
DOI: 10.1038/nphoton.2013.276