Carbon nanotube transparent conductive layers for solar cells applications

• Autorzy: Sibiński M. , Jakubowska M. , Znajdek K. , Słoma M. , Guzowski B.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The paper presents the investigation into a possible new photovoltaic (PV) application of carbon nanotube-based elastic layers, manufactured by a screen-printing technique. The optical and mechanical properties of these layers are investigated and compared with ITO, standard transparent conductive oxide utilized in photovoltaic devices. Simulations of new TCO layer functioning in various solar constructions are performed. Finally, first results of a test silicon cell, contacted by proposed material, are reported.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

photovoltaics; transparent conductive oxides (TCO); indium tin oxide (ITO); carbon nanotube; screen printing; flexible layers

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Optica Applicata
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 41, nr 2
• Strony: 375--381
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Sibiński M.

autor

Jakubowska M.

autor

Znajdek K.

autor

Słoma M.

autor

Guzowski B.

• Technical University of Łódź, Departament of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices, Wólczańska 211/215, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

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