Solar cells for self-sustainable intelligent packaging

Vicente, António; Águas, Hugo; Mateus, Tiago; Araújo, Andreia; Lyubchyk, Andriy; Siitonen, Simo; Fortunato, Elvira; Martins, Rodrigo

doi:10.1039/c5ta01752a

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“…As for TG-DSC analysis, published elsewhere [48], there are two endothermic peaks. The first peak, detected at 99.3°C with a weight loss of 6.6%, is related to the release of free water, and the second peak, at 353°C with weight loss of weight loss of 57.7%, is linked to the cardboard and LDPE decomposition.…”

Section: Cardboardmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Thin film hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cells have been already successfully implemented on distinct types of cellulose-based substrates, such as liquid-packaging cardboard [48] and printing paper [49] with sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiencies of 3-4%. This was attained by developing appropriate low-temperature PECVD processes and by coating the paper surface with a hydrophilic mesoporous layer.…”

Section: Solar-powered Photovoltaic Papermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This material comprises three layers: the pressed cellulose fibers (cardboard, 240 g m −2 ), an adhesive layer of low density polyethylene (LDPE, 12 g m −2 ), and the aluminum sheet (6-7 mm). One major particularity is its robustness to withstand harsh environments, as evidenced by its use as substrate for solar cell deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) [48] and as an efficient surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) platform supporting metal nanoparticles arrays fabricated through thin film annealing [73].…”

Section: Cellulose Substrates For Electronic Devices: Characterizatiomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this work the capacity of the films is almost ineligible but it can be explained by the small area of the film and consequently the low amount of WO 3 material. The low current and voltage required to govern the on/off stages of the electrochromic device can be easily met by the current state-of-the-art organic [55] and inorganic [48,49] solar cells fabricated on paper. …”

Section: Nanostructured Solar Cells 50mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Optoelectronics and Bio Devices on Paper Powered by Solar Cells

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Nanostructured Solar Cells

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The employment of printing techniques as cost-effective methods to fabricate low cost, flexible, disposable and sustainable solar cells is intimately dependent on the substrate properties and the adequate electronic devices to be powered by them. Among such devices, there is currently a growing interest in the development of user-oriented and multipurpose systems for intelligent packaging or on-site medical diagnostics, which would greatly benefit from printable solar cells as their energy source for autonomous operation.This chapter first describes and analyzes different types of cellulose-based substrates for flexible and cost effective optoelectronic and bio devices to be powered by printed solar cells. Cellulose is one of the most promising platforms for green recyclable electronics and it is fully compatible with large-scale printing techniques, although some critical requirements must be addressed. Paper substrates exist in many forms. From common office paper, to packaging cardboard used in the food industry, or nanoscale engineered cellulose (e.g. bacterial cellulose). However, it is the structure and content of paper that determines its end use. Secondly, proof-of-concept of optoelectronic and bio devices produced by inkjet printing are described and show the usefulness of solar cells as a power source or as a chemical reaction initiator for sensors.

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Section: Cardboardmentioning

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Section: Solar-powered Photovoltaic Papermentioning

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Section: Cellulose Substrates For Electronic Devices: Characterizatiomentioning

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“…Paper has been explored as substrate for low-cost and flexible electronics [3,4], being used as physical support of organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) [5,6] printed sensors, batteries and RFID tags [7], or even a-Si:H solar cells [8,9]. Moreover there are also reports of using paper as dielectric for capacitors and supercapacitors [10], permeable membranes in liquid electrolyte batteries [11,12] and microfluidic channels [13,14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Engineered cellulose fibers as dielectric for oxide field effect transistors

Gaspar

Pereira

Delattre

et al. 2015

Phys. Status Solidi C

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The so‐called plug & play reactor is a novel reaction device with exchangeable reaction segments as well as modules for heating/cooling and mixing. The applications of the plug & play reactor include gas/solid, liquid/solid as well as gas/liquid/solid reactions. Commercially available HPLC columns, filled with catalyst particles, can be inserted in the reaction segment to act as fixed bed reactors. No external mixing device is needed, which leads to a high compactness of the reactor. The monitoring of the reaction progress and the reaction parameters can be carried out inline and online and an easy scale‐up by increasing the pipe diameter as well as simply numbering‐up by multiplying the modules is possible. Thus, the plug & play reactor is an attractive alternative to existing batch processes and can be easily implemented in existing processes. G. J. Lichtenegger, V. Tursic, H. Kitzler, K. Obermaier, J. G. Khinast, H. Gruber‐Wölfler*, Chem. Ing. Tech. 2016, 88 (10), 1518 – 1523. DOI:

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From Rigid to Flexible: Progress, Challenges and Prospects of Thin c‐Si Solar Energy Devices

Gupta,

Min,

Lee

et al. 2024

Advanced Energy Materials

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The increasing adoption of solar energy as a renewable power source marks a significant shift toward clean, sustainable alternatives to conventional energy forms. A notable development in this field is the advancement of thin monocrystalline silicon (c‐Si) solar cells. Characterized by their lightweight, flexible nature, these solar cells promise to transform the renewable energy landscape with enhanced durability, adaptability, and portability. Amidst the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, refining and evolving thin c‐Si solar cell technologies is crucial. This review comprehensively examines the latest progress in thin c‐Si solar energy conversion device technologies, offering an extensive overview of current methodologies for producing thin c‐Si films, advanced light trapping techniques, surface passivation strategies, and methods for managing thin wafers. It also explores the wide‐ranging applications of thin c‐Si solar cells. Furthermore, this article sheds light on the techno‐economic aspects, highlighting the intertwined challenges of commercializing these innovative cells. Through an in‐depth analysis of the latest advancements, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry experts, keeping them abreast of current trends and catalyzing further advancements in thin c‐Si solar cell technology.

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Solar cells for self-sustainable intelligent packaging

Abstract: Nowadays there is a strong demand for intelligent packaging to provide comfort, welfare and security to owners, vendors and consumers by allowing them to know the contents and interact with the goods.

Cited by 29 publications

References 67 publications

Optoelectronics and Bio Devices on Paper Powered by Solar Cells

Optoelectronics and Bio Devices on Paper Powered by Solar Cells

Engineered cellulose fibers as dielectric for oxide field effect transistors

From Rigid to Flexible: Progress, Challenges and Prospects of Thin c‐Si Solar Energy Devices

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