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Work function optimization of vacuum free top-electrode by PEDOT:PSS/PEI interaction for efficient semi-transparent perovskite solar cells
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.002 2017-12-11 Our research group fabricated low temperature based inverted semi-transparent CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite photovoltaics. The work function of PEDOT:PSS (PH1000) electrode was modified using polyethylenimine (PEI) and both layers are transferred on the ITO/PEDOT:PSS... |
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Electrochromism of hexagonal sodium tungsten bronze nanorods
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.025 2017-12-08 Single-crystalline sodium tungsten bronze (Na-WO3) nanorods with typical diameters of 10–200 nm and lengths of several microns have been prepared via a simple hydrothermal method. The as-prepared Na-WO3 nanorods crystallize in a hexagonal structure and elonga... |
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Relative impacts of methylammonium lead triiodide perovskite solar cells based on life cycle assessment
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.008 2017-11-22 The environmental performance of four different device assembly procedures based on hybrid halide perovskite solar cell (PSC) were assessed from cradle to grave using life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. In addition, a new environmental indicator was defi... |
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On the use of metal cation-exchanged zeolites in sorption thermochemical storage: Some practical aspects in reference to the mechanism of water vapor adsorption
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.020 2017-11-22 The sodium form of industrial X-zeolite (13X) was compared with two other samples obtained by a partial (about 70%) cation exchange with Mg2+ (Mg-X) or a complete exchange with Ca2+ (Ca-X) in view of their use as adsorbents for water vapor in energy storage s... |
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Sebacic acid/CNT sponge phase change material with excellent thermal conductivity and photo-thermal performance
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.019 2017-11-22 Latent heat thermal energy storage system using phase change materials was widely used in solar thermal systems. Here, a novel form-stable phase change composite was successfully prepared. The sebacic acid is encapsulated by carbon nanotube sponge. The as-pre... |
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A practical wave-optical hemispheroidal nanostructure strategy for photonic-enhanced thin film solar cells
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.08.037 2017-11-21 The interaction between light and wavelength-sized photonic nanostructure is highly promising for light management applied to thin-film photovoltaics (PVs). In this work, we put forward a practical wave-optical dielectric hemispheroidal nanostructure strategy... |
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Corrosion of steel alloys in molten NaCl + Na2SO4 at 700 °C for thermal energy storage
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.017 2017-11-21 Stainless steel 316, duplex steel 2205 and carbon steel 1008 were examined for compatibility with the eutectic mixture of NaCl + Na2SO4 at 700 °C in air for thermal energy storage. Electrochemical measurements combined with advanced microscopy techniques were... |
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Boron subphthalocyanines as electron donors in outdoor lifetime monitored organic photovoltaic cells
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.10.018 2017-11-20 Structural variants of boron subphthalocyanines were tested as light absorbing and electron donating materials paired with C60 in organic photovoltaic cells, in a rooftop ambient environment according to ISOS-O3 protocols. Constant current monitoring and dail... |
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Eutectic composition-dependence of latent heat of binary carbonates (Na2CO3/Li2CO3)
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.015 2017-11-20 Phase change materials (PCMs) are promising alternative candidates for a variety of thermal energy storage and related applications. Among the PCMs, alkali carbonates have received particular attention in recent years due to their favourable thermophysical pr... |
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ZnO-Au composite hierarchical particles dispersed oil-based nanofluids for direct absorption solar collectors
10.1016/j.solmat.2017.11.012 2017-11-20 Direct absorption solar collector (DASC) is a promising technology for solar energy harvesting. Recently, nanofluids have shown great potential for DASC applications due to their tunable optical absorption properties. An advanced composite combining plasmonic... |