Polymer-based solar cells

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Polymer-based solar cells
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Composition

• Thin films of polymers
• Small-molecule compounds like
• Polyphenylene vinylene
• Copper Phthalocyanine
• Carbon fullerenes

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Characteristics

• Lightweight
• Very designable
• Low environmental impact
• Plasticized look
• Dark in color

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Uses

• Low energy calculators
• Battery chargers
• Electrical feeders
• Charging backpacks

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Vs Silicon cells

• Advantages
• Cheaper (about one-tenth)
• Environment

• Disadvantages
• Efficiency (only ¼ compared to silicon)
• Degradation