Solar protection devices

Simple models for louvers and other solar protection devices are based on a statement of constant reduction of the solar radiation flux on the window. A common assumption is that a louver is controlled so that no direct light can penetrate into the room. 

Polymer supported 2-hydroxybenzophenones and 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2ff-benzotriazoles have useful properties in articles used under high exposure of LTV U t, examples are transparent durable acrylic films, outdoor paints, transparent coatings for optical lenses, transparent protective layers of silver mirrors in solar concentrators or films used in encapsulation systems for photovoltaic modides in solar conversion devices [26, 54, 82, 92, 293]. Polymeric LS can also be used in cosmetics as sunscreening components of emulsions and ointments for protection of sensitive human skin against sunburn [324] or in medical aids, as nonleachable U V absorbing components of silicone rubber for vision aids (contact lenses) [99]. 

Usually, organic solar cells are encapsulated to prevent the degradation induced by oxygen and/or moisture. The protected devices present much longer lifetimes than bare devices [11,12]. To fulfill a very good encapsulation, glass substrate or... 

Because of the high functional values that polyimides can provide, a small-scale custom synthesis by users or toU producers is often economically viable despite high cost, especially for aerospace and microelectronic appHcations. For the majority of iudustrial appHcations, the yellow color generally associated with polyimides is quite acceptable. However, transparency or low absorbance is an essential requirement iu some appHcations such as multilayer thermal iusulation blankets for satellites and protective coatings for solar cells and other space components (93). For iutedayer dielectric appHcations iu semiconductor devices, polyimides having low and controlled thermal expansion coefficients are required to match those of substrate materials such as metals, ceramics, and semiconductors usediu those devices (94). 

In general, metal oxides are very common inorganic commodities, widely applied, and display an assortment of unique chemical and physical properties. They are accessible by different techniques including chemical vapor deposition and sol-gel methods. Their technological application extends from super- and semiconducting materials to electrochromic devices, optical filters, protective coatings and solar absorbers ... 

Abstract In solar applications microstructured polymer surfaces can be used as optically functional devices. Examples are antireflective surfaces, dayUghting, sun protection systems, concentrator photovoltaic modules and light trapping structures in organic solar cells. The examples and the principles of function of the respective microstmctures are described in detail. The suitability of different manufacturing methods is discussed. Two of them, ultraprecision machining and interference lithography are described. For the latter experimental results are shown. Finally, the opportunities and the risks of the shown approaches are discussed. 

Solar cell modules must undergo substantial reductions in cost in order to become economically attractive as practical devices for the terrestrial production of electricity. Part of the cost reductions must be realized by the encapsulation materials which are used to package, protect, and support the solar cells, electrical interconnects, and other ancillary components. As many of the encapsulation materials are polymeric, cost reductions necessitate the use of low-cost polymers. This article describes the current status of low-cost polymers being developed or Identified for encapsulation application, requirements for polymeric encapsulation materials, and evolving theories and test results of antlsolllng technology. 

Transparent polymer solar cells (i.e., polymer solar cells with transparent electrodes) can be easily fabricated based on inverted architecture and have important application in tandem architectures as well. We can form transparent solar cells by replacing the Al top electrode with 12 nm Au in the inverted structure. The J-V curves for this transparent polymer solar cell, with light incident from ITO and Au side, are shown in Figure 11.17. The difference between the two J-V curves is due to the partial loss by the reflection and absorption at the semitransparent Au electrode. To provide sufficient electrical conductance, Au layer thickness has to be sufficient and the optical loss at Au electrode becomes significant. However, the inverted solar cell structure has the V2O5 layer which is not only transparent but also provides effective protection to the polymer layer. A transparent conductive oxides electrode, such as ITO, can therefore be deposited without compromising device performance. 

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