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Photovoltaic properties of the poly-2-vinylpyridine iodine complex-SnO/sub 2/ system

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States)

Amorphous films of poly-2-vinylpyridine-I/sub 2/ complex have strong absorption over the entire visible spectrum. The photovoltaic properties of solar cells made from thick films of the polymer-iodine complex deposited over a tin oxide layer have been studied. The conversion efficiency of white light into electricity is 5 x 10/sup -2/%. This transformation yield is obtained by combining a low open-circuit voltage with a rather high short-circuit current.

Research Organization:
Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
OSTI ID:
5702155
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 27:1; ISSN JAPNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English