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Raspberry Solar Cells

Explore the groundbreaking advancements in solar technology with carbon-based solar cells developed by the interdisciplinary education group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This innovative approach utilizes 2D graphene and 1D carbon nanotubes, known for their exceptional strength and conductivity, to enhance electricity generation from sunlight. By integrating these materials, the project highlights how light absorption and electric charge extraction are optimized. Learn how these cutting-edge solar cells are poised to revolutionize renewable energy solutions.

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Raspberry Solar Cells

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  1. Raspberry Solar Cells Ben Taylor Interdisciplinary Education Group University of Wisconsin-Madison

  2. ENERGY?

  3. ENERGY? Electricity

  4. ENERGY? Electricity Electricity Electrons Electrons

  5. ENERGY? Electricity

  6. CATHODE (+) BARRIER ANODE (-)

  7. CATHODE (+) BARRIER ANODE (-)

  8. ANODE (-) CATHODE (+) BARRIER

  9. A Carbon-Based Solar Cell 2D-Graphene 1D-Carbon Nanotubes • Strongest material known • Carbon nanotubes are 300 times stronger than steel. • Exceptional electronic properties • Grow metallic and semiconducting. • 1000 times more conductive than copper. • We can use carbon nanotubes to absorb light and generate electricity!

  10. How do the Layers in a Solar Cell Work? Raspberry/TiO2 Material Function Carbon Nanotubes C60 Ash Charge Extraction Juice Light Absorber CNTs - - TiO2 + Charge Extraction Glass Glass + Electrode

  11. Silicon (25%) CNTs (1%) Arnold Group Raspberry (0.5-1%)

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