ISSN:
1573-482X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Three-layer structures of thick (〉5 μm) films of nanosized titanium dioxide, zirconium dioxide, and carbon have been screen-printed on a semi-production level for use in photosensitized photovoltaic devices. The films have been characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption. The rheology of the screen-printing pastes has been measured, and qualitatively matched to the quality of the resultant film. Three titanium dioxide candidates were evaluated for performance. At low light levels (〈300 lux, i.e., typical indoor light levels), photosensitized photovoltaic modules made from these screen-printed structures exhibited equal or superior performance to a commercially available amorphous silicon module.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008989601919
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