A method of fabricating a flexible perovskite solar cell is provided, the method comprising: coating a colloidal solution of phenyl-trimethyl-ammonium chloride (PTACl) and tin oxide onto a flexible substrate to provide an electron transport layer; coating the electron transport layer with a perovskite ink to provide a perovskite layer; coating the perovskite layer with a hole transport precursor solution to provide a hole transport layer; and depositing a metal electrode onto the hole transport layer, thereby fabricating a flexible perovskite solar cell.
H10K 30/85 - Layers having high electron mobility, e.g. electron-transporting layers or hole-blocking layers
H10K 30/40 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising a p-i-n structure, e.g. having a perovskite absorber between p-type and n-type charge transport layers
Provided is method of manufacturing an opto-electronic device, the opto-electronic device comprising a perovskite layer, the method comprising: mixing carbon black and graphite in a solvent at a ratio of 1:1.5 to 3:7 w/w carbon black to graphite, to provide a mixture; drying the mixture to provide a carbon powder; selecting a polymeric binder, which has a softening point between 80° C. to 150° C.; dissolving the polymeric binder in a substituted benzene solvent; mixing the dissolved polymeric binder with the carbon powder at a ratio of 1:2 to 1:5 w/w polymeric binder to carbon powder to provide a conductive paste; coating the perovskite layer with the conductive paste to provide a conductive coating; and drying the conductive coating at 60° C. to 120° C. to provide a conductive layer, thereby manufacturing an opto-electronic device comprising the perovskite layer.
A high throughput method of synthesizing and characterizing a multiplicity of ternary compositions is provided, the method comprising: selecting three components; depositing a gradient of a first component along a first axis; depositing a gradient of a second component along a second axis which is normal to the first axis, such that the gradient is thickest at a first end and thinnest at a second end; and depositing a gradient of a third component along the second axis such that the gradient is thickest at the second end and thinnest at the first end to provide a compositional distribution of the multiplicity of ternary compositions; mapping the compositional distribution of each of the multiplicity of ternary compositions; and analyzing each of the multiplicity of ternary compositions, thereby synthesizing and characterizing the multiplicity of ternary compositions.
H10K 85/50 - Organic perovskitesHybrid organic-inorganic perovskites [HOIP], e.g. CH3NH3PbI3
C07F 19/00 - Metal compounds according to more than one of main groups
H10K 30/40 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising a p-i-n structure, e.g. having a perovskite absorber between p-type and n-type charge transport layers
A window blind system that has multiple stacks of materials that capture solar radiation, transforming it into energy. A supplemental flexible solar panel is provided that can be deployed in a vertical way via a window. A photovoltaic blind controller uses input from sensors to control the blinds. Each blind adheres to a window's surface when deployed. Window covering strips, which capture sun ray's and convert them to usable energy, cover an area on a window which is not covered by the blind. All components of the system share energy storage space and are connected to the same grid.
A method of stabilizing perovskite ink, comprising the steps of preparing a perovskite ink using one or more solvents and adding to the perovskite ink a sulfur or sulfur based compound that interacts with amine groups in the perovskite ink to inhibit amine-water proton exchange. A perovskite ink, comprising precursor salts dissolved in one or more solvents that when deposited as a thin film crystallize to form the perovskite structure with an ‘ABX3’ composition in which: ‘A’ is a monovalent cation being one or more of methylammonium (MA+) and formamidinium (FA+). ‘B’ is a divalent cation, and ‘X’ is a halogen being one or more of F—, I—, Br— and Cl—; an additive selected from the group consisting of sulfur and sulfur based compounds that interacts with amine groups in the perovskite ink to inhibit amine-water proton exchange.
A wristband is provided for use with a timepiece, the wristband comprising a band, at least one photovoltaic cell which is retained by the band, a rechargeable battery which is retained in the band and is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell and an electrical connection from the rechargeable battery for electrical communication with the timepiece. A solar powered watch is also provided.
A photovoltaic film system is provided for use with a near end-of-life or end-of-life silicon solar panel, the photovoltaic film system comprising a translucent photovoltaic film stack which includes, in order, an outer protective layer, an outer translucent electrode layer, one of an electron transport layer or a hole transport layer, a semi-conductor perovskite layer, the other of the hole transport layer or the electron transport layer and an inner translucent electrode layer; an inverter; and electrical connectors connecting the inverter to each of the outer translucent electrode layer and the inner translucent electrode layer. The photovoltaic film system can be used to restore near end-of-life or end-of-life silicon solar panels in situ.
A wireless charging system is provided for use with a light electric vehicle, the wireless charging system comprising: a receiver module for mounting on the light electric vehicle, the receiver module including a converging lens, which includes an inner surface, a solar module mounted proximate to the inner surface of the converging lens and an electrical line in electrical communication with the solar module; a remote emitter module, the remote emitter module including an artificial light source, an actuator, which is in mechanical communication with the artificial light source, a microcontroller, which is in electronic communication with the actuator and a tracker, which is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and is one of a camera, a radio receiver or an audio receiver; and a signaller, which is one of a light source, a radio transmitter or an audio transmitter.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 8/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
B60L 53/37 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles using optical position determination, e.g. using cameras
H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers
H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
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SELF-ADHERENT FLEXIBLE THIN FILM STACKS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES INCLUDING SAME
A flexible photovoltaic thin film device is provided, the flexible photovoltaic thin film device comprising: a support film; wires, the support film retaining the wires, the wires terminating in at least one contact point; and a plurality of flexible photovoltaic thin film stacks adhered on the support film and electrically connected to the wires, each flexible photovoltaic thin film stack comprising, in order, an outer protective layer, an outer electrode layer, an electron transport layer, a semi-conductor perovskite layer, a hole transport layer, an inner electrode layer and an adherent layer.
A passivated perovskite film is provided, the passivated perovskite film comprising: a perovskite film, which includes an upper surface and at least one grain boundary; and a biphenyl methyl ammonium halide coating on the upper surface of the perovskite film, wherein the halide is selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide and iodide.
ORGANIC-INORGANIC HOLE TRANSPORT BILAYER FOR CARBON ELECTRODE PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS AND CARBON ELECTRODE PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS WITH ORGANIC-INORGANIC HOLE TRANSPORT BILAYER
A solar cell is provided that comprises: a glass substrate or a plastic polymeric substrate; a first electrode disposed on the glass substrate or the plastic polymeric substrate, an electron transport layer disposed on the first electrode; a perovskite layer disposed on the electron transport layer; an organic-inorganic hole transport bilayer comprising an organic layer which is disposed on the perovskite layer and an inorganic layer which is disposed on the organic layer; and a second electrode disposed on the inorganic layer.
A method of concomitantly manufacturing at least two thin-film devices is provided, the method comprising: applying a solution on a first surface of a first planar substrate; positioning a second surface of a second planar substrate proximate to the first surface of the first planar substrate to provide parallelly disposed adjacent substrates, such that the first surface and the second surface are in contact with the solution; sliding the parallelly disposed adjacent substrates over one another such that the solution is drawn over the first surface and the second surface, which when the parallelly disposed adjacent substrates slide passed one another, provide a first coating on a first surface and a second coating on the second surface; and drying the first coating and the second coating, thereby concomitantly manufacturing at least two thin-film devices.
A method of concomitantly manufacturing at least two thin-film devices is provided, the method comprising: applying a solution on a first surface of a first planar substrate; positioning a second surface of a second planar substrate proximate to the first surface of the first planar substrate to provide parallelly disposed adjacent substrates, such that the first surface and the second surface are in contact with the solution; sliding the parallelly disposed adjacent substrates over one another such that the solution is drawn over the first surface and the second surface, which when the parallelly disposed adjacent substrates slide passed one another, provide a first coating on a first surface and a second coating on the second surface; and drying the first coating and the second coating, thereby concomitantly manufacturing at least two thin-film devices.
A solar powered electric motorized scooter is provided for use with a battery, the solar powered electric motorized scooter comprising a base, a flexible foot pad which has a margin, the margin attached to the base, a plurality of flexible solar cells mounted on the base, an electric motor which is in electrical communication with the flexible solar cells, a front wheel, a back wheel, the wheels rotatably disposed on the base and in motive communication with the motor, a steering tube rotatably mounted to the base and attached to a bracket that retains the axle of the front wheel and a handlebar, which terminates the steering tube, wherein the flexible foot pad is configured to flatten under the pressure of a rider and to curve upward when not under pressure of the rider.
B60L 8/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A solar energy conversion system is provided, the solar energy conversion system comprising a spherical dome which is composed of a material, a multiplicity of solar cells attached to an outer surface of the material, an energy collection system which is housed within the spherical dome and is in electrical communication with the multiplicity of solar cells, an energy storage unit which is housed within the spherical dome and is electrical communication with the electrical collection system, and a power output port, which is in electrical communication with the energy storage unit.
The solar tent comprises a canopy tent with integrated solar panels into the roof of a medical tent design. This technology allows the tent to capture solar energy, and convert it into electrical energy which can then be used to power lights, medical devices, and other equipment. This technology is foldable and collapsible to allow the tent to be both deployed and stored rapidly. The solar tent helps medical professionals overcome the challenges of lack of sufficient electricity while operating from a canopy tent, in the face of COVID-19.
Halide perovskites comprising substantially no lead (Pb) in free form or any form that may lead to water-soluble precursors thereof. The halide perovskites according to the invention have a 2D/3D structure and comprise alloys that may or may not involve lead, for example tin-lead (Sn-Pb) alloys.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Photovoltaic cells and modules; photovoltaic installations for generating solar electricity; photovoltaic inverters; solar batteries; Solar cells; solar panels for the production of electricity
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
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(1) Chemical toning for perovskite and fixing solutions for stabilizing conductive, semiconductive, photosensitive, optical film; chemical agents and additives for protection and improving adhesion of conductive and optical films, namely, polymeric coatings; chemical diluents for perovskite and solvents for blending perovskite with conductive and optical coatings for fabricating conductive and optically active films for fabricating conductive, semiconductive, photovoltaic and optical materials.
(2) Chemical source material for the deposition of thin films upon semiconductor wafers for the manufacture of semiconductors
(3) Coatings in the nature of semiconductor and photosensitive inks for use in the manufacture of optoelectronic devices; Coating solutions consisting of semiconducting material mixed with additives to enhance crystallization, control the morphology, control the interface junction, and increase quantum yield of photovoltaic coatings for fabricating optoelectronic materials, namely, photovoltaic materials; photoluminescence materials made of perovskite for generating electricity and emitting light.
(4) Binding agents for paints; binding preparations for paints; ceramic paints; paint for industrial equipment and machinery; powders of precious metals for use in painting, decorating, printing and art
(5) Optoelectrical materials, namely, semiconducting and photovoltaic materials; photosensitive and photovoltaic materials in the nature of perovskite made films used in the manufacture of smart windows, photovoltaic coverings and solar cells
(6) Photovoltaic cells; protective films adapted for computer screens; protective films adapted for screens for tablet computers; protective films adapted for smart phones; protective films adapted for smartphone screens; protective films adapted for tablet computer screens; Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) panels
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(1) Development and test of chemical production methods; drafting and development of photovoltaic systems; laboratory research in the field of chemistry; laboratory testing of materials; material testing; providing technological information for environmentally-conscious and green inventions in the field of solar powered vehicles; research in the field of environmental protection
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Photovoltaic cells and modules; photovoltaic installations for generating solar electricity; photovoltaic inverters; solar batteries; Solar cells; solar panels for the production of electricity
