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This invention is a novel side-strapped derivative of phthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current in a more efficient manner.
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Side-Strapped Phthalocyanines as Materials for Organic Electronics Tech ID: UA14-125 Invention: This invention describes a novel side-strapped derivative of phthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current in a more efficient manner. Background: Within the context of photovoltaic solar power, there are other compounds based on the phthalocyanine structure that are in use currently. These other compounds have an energy conversion of 11% at their highest. The variations of the core molecule come chiefly from the different metals places in the complex onto it, including: copper, aluminum, and palladium.
Key Benefits
- Sensitivity to near infra-red light allows the cell to intake more light to use in generating currents - Greater charge mobility compared to other derivatives of phthalocyanine - Low production costs, making it a viable choice for the development of new photovoltaic cells - Increased energy output creates significantly more efficiency due to higher sensitivity to wavelengths of light
Applications
- Use in a photovoltaic cell - Possible new generation of solar panels