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1. For
Dr.Peel
Material Science
By
Carmen M.Thomas
2. WHAT POLYMER-BASED MEANS thin film polymer to change energy from the sun to electric current
Materials
Donates electrons
Accepts electrons
Two possible processes
Photosynthesis approach
Full organic approach
3. THIN FILM (pros-cons) Problems
Present problem with high temperatures Highlights
Less costly than present options
Can make any size needed
Can change the shape and color
Light weight
4. USAGE EXAMPLES Cell phones
Recharge less often
Houses
Less costly electricity(supplement)
Portable radios and laptops
5. REFFERENCES Turner Rufus. Solar Cells and Photocells. p.7-50
Indiana: Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc. (1987).
Yoshida Junko. ST to demo low-cost, polymer-based solar cells. Electronic Engineering Times. (October 2003) Issue 1290 p16.
Next Wave: Solar energy, hotter than ever
2004. www.konarka.com