POLYMER-BASED SOLAR CELLS: For Dr.Peel Material Science By Carmen M.Thomas

WHAT POLYMER-BASED MEANS thin film polymer to change energy from the sun to electric current Materials –Donates electrons –Accepts electrons Two possible processes –Photosynthesis approach –Full organic approach Photosynthesis –Highly porous film –Electrolytes Full-Organic –Electron acceptor and an electron donor

THIN FILM (pros-cons) Problems –Present problem with high temperatures Highlights –Less costly than present options –Can make any size needed –Can change the shape and color –Light weight

USAGE EXAMPLES Cell phones –Recharge less often Houses –Less costly electricity(supplement) Portable radios and laptops

REFFERENCES Turner Rufus. Solar Cells and Photocells. p.7-50 Indiana: Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc. (1987). Yoshida Junko. “ST to demo low-cost, polymer- based solar cells.” Electronic Engineering Times. (October 2003) Issue 1290 p16. Next Wave: Solar energy, hotter than ever