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Modeling Of The Interior Electric Field In Photovoltaic Cells, Tara Jeatran
Modeling Of The Interior Electric Field In Photovoltaic Cells, Tara Jeatran
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
With the emergence of photovoltaic technologies, there is a strong technological demand for high-performance photovoltaic devices. One of the most promising device concepts developed at SDSU is organic-based photovoltaic cells. The performance of the PV cells is controlled by charge generation and charge separation, and charge transportation processes. Extraordinary control over the properties of the organic photovoltaic materials will be needed in order for this research to succeed. Therefore, the interior electric field and the macro electric properties of the system are the foundation behind these facts and are critical properties on their performance. In this paper, the fundamentals of …
Theoretical Exploration Of Characteristics Of Up-Conversion Materials In Photovoltaics, Joel Bordewyk
Theoretical Exploration Of Characteristics Of Up-Conversion Materials In Photovoltaics, Joel Bordewyk
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
Up-conversion materials can be used to greatly enhance the productivity of photovoltaic nanotechnologies. These materials must convert photons from a low energy to a higher energy to fit within the acceptable range of the solar panel. Software is needed to compute the value of these energy levels and to find molecules that produce these values. It must first be determined if the software has these capabilities and if the results are trustworthy. Naphthalamide has been a molecule of interest and serves as a good starting point for these studies.