Search
40 articles for “photovoltaic cells”
-
APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the ability to observe and control individual atoms and molecules. This technology is one of the most powerful engines of innovation – every day this technology is been incorporated into various fields of science where it increases the efficiency and durability of the products. With the use of Nanotechnology, breakthrough solutions to the real world problems have been found. Nanotechnology has a huge potential in enhancing the efficiency …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
-
NEMS and MEMS Incorporated Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology is responsible for the enhancement of the efficiency and energy production of the Renewable Energy Generation Technologies. It has helped in drastically reducing the size and cost of the technologies. This review is based on the applications of Nanotechnology in Solar PV Panels. The main aim of this review paper is to discuss about the incorporation of NEMS and MEMS in Solar Photovoltaic cells and how these can improve …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–18 Read article
-
Innovative Approaches to Organic and Inorganic Nanocomposite Synthesis: Chemical Reaction Pathways
Abstract: The integration of organic and inorganic nanomaterials has emerged as a prominent trend in various sectors, driven by the unique properties and functionalities that nanoscale materials offer. This study elucidates the current landscape of organic-based nanomaterials, highlighting their synthesis, characterization, and application potential across different fields. The miniaturization principle has catalyzed the development of nanocomposites that combine inorganic and organic constituents, enhancing the reactivity and performance of traditional materials through …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
-
Basic Fundamentals of Different Solar Cells, Solar Energy Materials and Photovoltaic Performances
Abstract: Solar cell is one of the thrust areas of modern technology in the field of renewable energy. Crystalline semiconductor wafer based solar cells (SCs) (thicknesses almost 200–300 μm) mainly crystalline-Si or GaAs based solar cells are playing the legend role in last few decades. With technological revolution, thin film SCs (thickness range 1–2 μm), dye-sensitized or Graetzel, organic/polymer and plasmonic solar cell respectively are known as 2nd,3rd, 4th and 5th …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
-
Impact of Substrate Temperature on Chemically Deposited Cds Thin Films
Abstract: The interest for renewable energy sources are increasing day by day due to the limited availability of fossil fuel. Among all the renewable energy sources solar energy is growing interest due to its easy availability almost among all area of earth where people lives. Solar energy can be used as a source of energy by two ways: Solar Photovoltaic Cell and Solar thermal. Photovoltaic cells are the easiest way for …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–26 Read article
-
Analyzed the Interfacing Effect on Performance of Perovskite Solar Cell Using Copper Thiocyanate (CuSCN) as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: The interfacing layers occurs between the electron transport layer (ETL) (TiO 2 ) and Absorber layer(CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 ) and also Absorber layer (CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 ) and hole transport layer (HTL) play important role in the efficacy of perovskite solar cells using SCAPS Tool. Using solar cells makes sense and may even be required in the future when new clean energy sources are …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 49–55 Read article
-
Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Device Architectures, Stability, Hysteresis, and Commercialization Challenges
Abstract: Hybrid organic–inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a major focus of photovoltaic research due to their remarkable increase in power conversion efficiency, reaching 28% within a short period. Perovskite materials exhibit several attractive properties, including long charge-carrier diffusion lengths, tunable band gaps, and excellent light absorption capability. In addition, their low-cost fabrication processes combined with high efficiency make PSCs strong competitors to conventional silicon-based solar cells. …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 47–60 Read article
-
Preparation of Cu2O/ZnO Heterojunction Thin Film Solar Cell grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering
Abstract: Both cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and zinc oxide (ZnO) hold a very important position in the fields of materials science due to great potential in many acoustic, electric and optical applications. Cu2O, a direct-gap semiconductor with band gap energy of 2.0 eV has been regarded as one of the most promising materials for application to photovoltaic cells, especially for the top cell in a tandem structure. The attractiveness of Cu2O and …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–30 Read article
-
Characteristic of PV Module in Partial Shading Conditions
Abstract: The demand of solar energy is increasing in modern days, because the sources of non-renewable energy such as, petroleum energy, natural gas and coal resources are environment pollutants. The solar energy is pollution free and abundantly found in nature. The energy of the photovoltaic cell is a renewable energy. The characteristics of the PV cells are affected due to temperature, solar irradiance, shading and so on. Due to partial condition …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–18 Read article
-
Characteristics of Photovoltaic Modules Under Uniform Insolation and Partially Shaded Conditions
Abstract: Abstract The maximum power that could be generated by a Photovoltaic (PV) System is depends on temperature and irradiance variations. Often, the PV arrays get shadowed by clouds, towers, trees and telephone poles. In order to obtain full utilization from the PV array, it is necessary to analyze the characteristics of PV system. This study deals with a MATLAB based modeling and simulation of a photo voltaic cell under normal …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–15 Read article
-
Core/Shell structures embedded polyaniline nanocomposite for Solar cells
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of the conducting polyaniline (Pani) films embedded with Co2+ doped, PVA capped PbS/ZnS core-shell particles as photoluminescent boosters is reported. The photoluminescence intensity of the core-shell particles –Pani film had increased significantly.Periodic arrangement of the nanoclusters of the core-shell particles in the continuous conductive polymer matrix and high carrier density promise this material for the photoelectrochemical applications. Solid -state photovoltaic cells have been fabricated with PbS:Co/ZnS-Pani …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–18 Read article
-
A Brief Review of Simonkolleite Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterizations, and Their Transformative Impact Across Industries
Abstract: The rapid progress in nanotechnology has ignited a quest for innovative materials tailored to specific application needs or designed to enhance particular characteristics. Among these, simonkolleite, a zinc-based material, has emerged prominently in scientific discussions due to its promising properties with diverse medical, health, and environmental applications. This systematic review delves into the extensive literature on simonkolleite, unraveling its myriad applications across various fields. Often associated with ZnO-related research, Simonkolleite …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–47 Read article
-
Review on Solar Panels a Smart Technology
Abstract: SolarEdge power optimizers, which are little devices that connect into every solar panel in your array and accomplish three very important things, are included with the solar panels that Power home solar instals. The models "improve energy output from photovoltaic systems by constantly tracking the highest power point of each module individually," according to Solar Edge. That is, solar panels communicate with one another to deliver the maximum amount of …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
-
Grid Interconnection of RES at the Distribution Level with Power-Quality Enhancement Features
Abstract: This paper describes enhanced technique of power quality at utility end in a network framework associated with renewable source of energy for power generation. With advancement of new functionalities sunlight based vitality based Photovoltaic cells are forthcoming energy source with higher efficiency. With the increase in load demand, the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are increasingly connected in the distribution systems which utilizes power electronic Converters/Inverters. The Photo Voltaic (PV) Panel …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–26 Read article
-
A Review on Perovskite Nanostructure for Renewable Energy Applications in Recent Advances
Abstract: Efficient energy production as well as storing energy plays a big challenge to the researchers in these decades. Perovskite nanomaterials have excellent tunable optoelectronic properties and are suitable for a wider range of renewable energy device fabrication. The objective of this paper is to review various applications of perovskite nanostructure for the renewable energy fields. This review discusses the origin of perovskite materials and the potential field for the application …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
-
Synthesis and characterization of some organic semiconductor materials for optoelectronics
Abstract: Charge transfer complexes have high molar absorptivities and it’s an important phenomenon in the energy transfer process to increase the conductivity. Charge transfer complexes have been used in organic photovoltaic cells, organic semiconductors. Charge transfer complexes formed between electron donors and acceptors with strong interaction.In this paper, a Charge transfer complexes (CTC) of some organic semiconductor’s materials have been studied spectrophotometrically in chloroform, when the optical absorption of the CTC …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–24 Read article
-
A Review: Properties and application of Graphene
Abstract: The paper focusses mainly on the different properties of graphene such as electronics, optoelectronics, mechanical, biological and optics. The thermal and electrical conductivity has been described and compared to other metals briefly. The article includes the various optoelectronic applications of graphene and its advantage over other metal oxide nanoparticles. The biological applications of graphene illustrate the area of biosensing devices for various treatments. This paper also involves the studies of …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–16 Read article
-
HYBRID PV-TEG SYSTEM TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Abstract: The use of Peltier cells as a system to use residual hot generated by photovoltaic panels while working is seen as a solution to the loss of performance in them because of the hot previously mentioned. At the same time it favors the production of electric energy because of the Seebeck effect. To determine the viability of a hybrid system photovoltaic panel and Peltier cell assembly it is essential to …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–42 Read article
-
Emerging Solutions for Enhancing Grid Connectivity in PV Inverter Designs
Abstract: The photovoltaic (PV) cell is one kind of renewable energy source that harnesses sunlight to create electrical current without the need for any kind of mechanical or thermal coupling. PV cells are typically joined to form PV modules, which have 72 PV cells total. Depending on temperature and sun irradiation, PV modules can generate a DC voltage between 23 and 45 volts and a maximum output of 160 watts. With …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
-
A Review on Nanotechnology for Catalysis and Solar Energy Conversion
Abstract: Abstract This roadmap on Nanotechnology for Catalysis and Solar Energy Conversion focuses on the application of nanotechnology in addressing the current challenges of energy conversion: ‘high efficiency, stability, safety, and the potential for low-cost/scalable manufacturing. Solar-to-fuel conversion involves using nanotechnology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of converting solar energy into chemical fuels. Solar Water Splitting Nanotechnology is applied to enhance the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article