Polymer

Super strong polymer meets photovoltaic bracket

Engineers have succeeded in implementing a stretchable organic solar cell by applying a newly developed polymer material that demonstrated the world's highest photovoltaic conversion efficiency (19%) while functioning even when stretched for more than 40% of its original state. . Photovoltaic (PV) technology enables the conversion of solar energy into electricity. Si-based PV modules, which currently represent more than 90% of the global PV market, are expected to be in high demand in the future. However, it is also important to note their stability over time. . Among third-generation solar cells, organic or polymer solar cells are extremely environment-friendly, lightweight, and flexible, making themselves potential candidates for integrated powerpacks along with supercapacitors. Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new. .