Flexible solar cells / Mario Pagliaro, Giovanni Palmisano, and Rosaria Ciriminna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pagliaro, Mario, 1969-

Contributor:

Palmisano, Giovanni.

Ciriminna, Rosaria

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solar cells.

Flexible printed circuits.

Physical Description:

xi, 190 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Weinheim [Germany] : Wiley-VCH, [2008]

Summary:

With the decline in the world's natural resources, the need for new and cheaper energy sources is evolving. One such source is the sun which generates heat and light which can be harnessed and used to our advantage.

This reference book introduces the topic of photovoltaics in the form of flexible solar cells. There are explanations of the principles behind this technology, the engineering required to produce these products and the future possibilities offered by this field.

The chemistry and physics of the cells (both organic and inorganic) are clarified as well as production methods, with information how this can then be applied to the nanoscale as well.

A complete guide to this new and exciting way of producing energy which will be invaluable to a variety of people from material scientists, chemists, electrical engineers, to management consultants and politicians.

Contents:

Towards a solar energy revolution

Photovoltaics

Inorganic thin films

Organic thin solar cells

Organic-inorganic thin films

Emerging technologies

Helionomics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9783527323753

3527323759

OCLC:

230183685