Solar paint has been developed and dramatically simplifies the preparation procedures for nanocrystalline solar cells.
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Sun-Believable Solar Paint
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2. Current preparation techniques for quantum dot solar
cells require time-intensive, multi-step procedures. In
order to make these cells commercially viable, this
process must be simplified.
Here we present a first step towards creating an
economically viable solar paint that can be applied by
simply painting onto an electrode.
Combine solvent, CdS, and TiO2 with mixing and light heat, ~40 C.Mix for at least 30 minutes before applying.It is also possible to make solar paint using a pseudo-SILAR (successive ionic layer absorption and reaction) process.
Combine solvent, CdS, and TiO2 with mixing and light heat, ~40 C.Mix for at least 30 minutes before applying.It is also possible to make solar paint using a pseudo-SILAR (successive ionic layer absorption and reaction) process.
Combine solvent, CdS, and TiO2 with mixing and light heat, ~40 C.Mix for at least 30 minutes before applying.It is also possible to make solar paint using a pseudo-SILAR (successive ionic layer absorption and reaction) process.
Apply solar paint to an optically transparent electrode.Apply paint using a paint brush or with a doctor-blade method.Anneal using a hot air gun.
Add drop of 1M/1M Na2S/S electrolyte to the Reduced Graphene Oxide/Cu2S counter electrodeSandwich the photoanode with the counter electrode and clip togetherTest the photoelectrochemical performance of the cell under AM 1.5, 100 mW/cm2 illumination.