Fiber Solar Cells

Materials, Processing and Devices

verfasst von: Shaocong Hou

Verlag: Springer Singapore

Buchreihe : Springer Theses

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Über dieses Buch

This thesis presents the fundamental research and latest findings on novel flexible/wearable photovoltaic technology, and comprehensively summarizes the rapid developments in flexible photovoltaics, from traditional planar solar cells to fiber solar cells. It discusses the rational design of fiber solar cell materials, electrodes and devices, as well as critical factors including cost, efficiency, flexibility and stability . Furthermore, it addresses fundamental theoretical principles and novel fabrication technologies and their potential applications. The book provides practical information for university researchers and graduate students interested in flexible fiber photovoltaics, and inspires them to design other novel flexible/wearable electronics and textiles.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Overview of Solar Photovoltaic Technology

Abstract

In this chapter, I will overview the common solar photovoltaic technologies and focus on dye-sensitized solar cells and their challenges. As one of main streams of photovoltaic technologies, flexible photovotaics, usually in planar configuration, were reviewed. Then, I will in-detailed summary the development of the emerging fiber solar cells, which is a promising way to realize flexible/wearable photovoltaics. Last, the scope of this thesis is briefly introduced.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 2. Film Deposition on a Wire/Fiber via In Situ Joule Heating Process

Abstract

Current film deposition technologies, such as sputtering, thermal evaporation and spin-coating, are not compatible with high-curvature wire/fiber substrates. Here, a scalable in-situ Joule heating film-deposition process was demonstrated to fabricate high-quality functional films on a wire/fiber, which is critical for fiber electronics.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 3. Fiber Solar Cells Utilizing Polymer Fibers

Abstract

Flexible/wearable electronic fabrics/textile are potentially fabricated via weaving by fiber electric units, such as fiber solar cells, fiber batteries, fiber sensors, fiber field-effect transistors, and fiber actors. For any a fiber electronic device, fiber substrate is an indispensable component where to load functional materials as well as transport and collect electron/hole carriers. Through a low-temperature scalable approach, the conductivity limit of polymer fibers and cotton fibers were solved. Combining with conducting polymer with excellent electrochemical activity, the functional polymer fibers were successfully used for fiber solar cells.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 4. Carbon Fibers as Versatile Substrates for Fiber Solar Cells

Abstract

Current fiber solar cells rely on metal wires as fiber substrates. In this chapter, high-conductive carbon fibers were proposed as versatile substrates for fiber/textile solar cells.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 5. Graphene Electrocatalysts for Fiber Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Abstract

In this chapter, I will try to explain how to reasonably design a functional fiber electrode and systematically demonstrate a series of graphene-based fiber counter electrodes, including electrocatalysts, conducting additives as well as fiber substrates.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 6. Architectures and Working Principles of Fiber Solar Cells

Abstract

The past five years witnessed fast growth of fiber solar cells, thanks to the development of novel materials and fabrication process. In this chapter, novel device architectures were proposed for all-solid-state fiber solar cells, and the their working principles, including electronic coupling and optical coupling, were discussed.

Shaocong Hou

Chapter 7. Conclusion

Abstract

In conclusion, the thesis discussed how to build a better fiber solar cell by reasonable design of processing, materials, and devices.

Shaocong Hou

Titel: Fiber Solar Cells
verfasst von: Shaocong Hou
Verlag: Springer Singapore
Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-2864-9
Print ISBN: 978-981-10-2862-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2864-9