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This invention is a novel side-strapped derivative of pthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current more efficiently.
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Solution-Processable Side-Strapped Phthalocyanines Tech ID: UA14-120 Invention: The invention describes a novel side-strapped derivative of pthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current in a more efficient manner. Background: Within the context of photovoltaic solar power, there are other compounds based on the pthalocyanine structure that are in use currently. These other compounds have an energy conversion of 11% at their highest. The variations of the core molecule come chiefly from the different metals places in the complex onto it, including: copper, aluminum, and palladium. These alternate compounds still have to overcome a series of challenges to generate higher energy conversion percentages. Status: issued U.S. patent #9,425,413
Key Benefits
- Sensitivity to near infra-red light allows the cell to intake more light to use in generating currents - Greater charge mobility compared to other derivatives of pthalocyanine - Low production costs, making it a viable choice for the development of new photovoltaic cells - Increased energy output creates significantly more efficiency due to higher sensitivity to wavelengths of light
Applications
- Use in a photovoltaic cell - Possible new generation of solar panels