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CuO Nanoparticles Based Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells: Investigations on Morphology and Performance

Aruna P. Wanninayake, Subhashini Gunashekar, Shengyi Li, Benjamin C. Church, Nidal Abu-Zahra
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031016.
Paper No: SOL-14-1293
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029542
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, CuO Nanoparticles Based Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells: Investigations on Morphology and Performance
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Topics: Absorption, Nanoparticles, Solar cells, Excitons, Polymers, Solar energy, Semiconductors (Materials), Diffusion (Physics)
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The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector

Adam C. Gladen, Jane H. Davidson, Susan C. Mantell
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. April 2015, 137(2): 021003.
Paper No: SOL-14-1094
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028366
Published Online: September 10, 2014
View Article titled, The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector
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Topics: Flat plates, Polymers, Reflectance, Temperature, Solar collectors, Solar energy
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Effect of Crystallinity on the Performance of P3HT/PC70BM/n-Dodecylthiol Polymer Solar Cells

Nidal Abu-Zahra, Mahmoud Algazzar
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2014, 136(2): 021023.
Paper No: SOL-13-1155
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026100
Published Online: December 19, 2013
View Article titled, Effect of Crystallinity on the Performance of P3HT/PC70BM/n-Dodecylthiol Polymer Solar Cells
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Topics: Annealing, Crystallization, Polymers, Solar cells, Phase separation, Temperature
Journal Articles

Development of Scalable and Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cell Test Platform

B. Reeja-Jayan, Nicholas Folse, Arumugam Manthiram
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2013, 135(4): 041004.
Paper No: SOL-12-1154
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024246
Published Online: June 25, 2013
View Article titled, Development of Scalable and Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cell Test Platform
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Topics: Polymers, Solar cells, Computer software, Instrumentation
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Research Progress on Improving the Photovoltaic Performance of Polymer Solar Cells

Yanmin Wang
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2012, 134(1): 011017.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005248
Published Online: December 1, 2011
View Article titled, Research Progress on Improving the Photovoltaic Performance of Polymer Solar Cells
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Topics: Polymers, Solar cells, Annealing
Journal Articles

Effective Light Harvesting of Tandem Polymer Solar Cell

Yi-Chun Chen, Chao-Ying Yu, Chih-Ping Chen, Shu-Hua Chan, Ching Ting
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Solar Energy R&D In Asia
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2010, 132(2): 021103.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001150
Published Online: May 3, 2010
View Article titled, Effective Light Harvesting of Tandem Polymer Solar Cell
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Topics: Manufacturing, Polymers, Solar cells, Energy gap, Conducting polymers, Mechanical admittance
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Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures

R. Bader, P. Haueter, A. Pedretti, A. Steinfeld
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 031007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142824
Published Online: June 29, 2009
View Article titled, Optical Design of a Novel Two-Stage Solar Trough Concentrator Based on Pneumatic Polymeric Structures
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Topics: Errors, Mirrors, Solar energy, Optical design techniques, Deformation, Engineering prototypes, Polymers, Ray tracing, Simulation
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I-V Performance and Stability Study of Dyes for Luminescent Plate Concentrators

R. Kinderman, L. H. Slooff, A. R. Burgers, N. J. Bakker, A. Büchtemann, R. Danz, J. A. M. van Roosmalen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2007, 129(3): 277–282.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2737469
Published Online: April 27, 2006
View Article titled, I-V Performance and Stability Study of Dyes for Luminescent Plate Concentrators
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Topics: Plates (structures), Solar cells, Stability, Polymers, Absorption, Coatings
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Efficiency Enhancement of Solar Cells by Application of a Polymer Coating Containing a Luminescent Dye

L. H. Slooff, R. Kinderman, A. R. Burgers, N. J. Bakker, J. A. M. van Roosmalen, A. Büchtemann, R. Danz, M. Schleusener
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2007, 129(3): 272–276.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2735347
Published Online: April 27, 2006
View Article titled, Efficiency Enhancement of Solar Cells by Application of a Polymer Coating Containing a Luminescent Dye
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Topics: Absorption, Coatings, Polymers, Solar cells, Photovoltaic cells, Wavelength, Photons
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Calcium Carbonate Formation on Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-r)

Patricia Sanft, Lorraine F. Francis, Jane H. Davidson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2006, 128(2): 251–254.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2189863
Published Online: June 22, 2005
View Article titled, Calcium Carbonate Formation on Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-r)
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Topics: Copolymers, Copper, Polymers, Scanning electron microscopes, Water, Flow (Dynamics), Pipes, Laminar flow, Reynolds number
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Optical Durability of Candidate Solar Reflectors

C. E. Kennedy, K. Terwilliger
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2005, 127(2): 262–269.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1861926
Published Online: April 25, 2005
View Article titled, Optical Durability of Candidate Solar Reflectors
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Topics: Durability, Glass, Mirrors, Optical mirrors, Reflectance, Solar energy, Testing, Polymers
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Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems

Yana Wang, Jane Davidson, Lorraine Francis
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2005, 127(1): 3–14.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1823492
Published Online: February 7, 2005
View Article titled, Scaling in Polymer Tubes and Interpretation for Use in Solar Water Heating Systems
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Topics: Copper, Heat exchangers, Nylon fabrics, Polymers, Water, Shells, Solar energy, Temperature, X-ray diffraction
Journal Articles

Polymeric Absorbers for Flat-Plate Collectors: Can Venting Provide Adequate Overheat Protection?

Meghan Kearney, Jane Davidson, Susan Mantell
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2005, 127(3): 421–424.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1979518
Published Online: November 1, 2004
View Article titled, Polymeric Absorbers for Flat-Plate Collectors: Can Venting Provide Adequate Overheat Protection?
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Topics: Cooling, Evaporative cooling, Flat plates, Natural convection, Polymers, Temperature, Vents, Climate, Solar collectors
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Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels—Round 2

Brian P. Dougherty, A. Hunter Fanney, Mark W. Davis
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2005, 127(3): 314–323.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1883237
Published Online: October 28, 2004
View Article titled, Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels—Round 2
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Topics: Energy generation, Glass, Insulation, Junctions, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Operating temperature, Polymers, Silicon, Solar cells, Temperature
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Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water

Chunhui Wu, Susan C. Mantell, Jane Davidson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2004, 126(1): 581–586.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1638786
Published Online: February 12, 2004
View Article titled, Polymers for Solar Domestic Hot Water: Long-Term Performance of PB and Nylon 6,6 Tubing in Hot Water
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Topics: Creep, Failure, Hot water, Nylon fabrics, Polymers, Solar energy, Stress, Temperature, Tubing, Water
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ASME Solar Energy Division 2001 Graduate Student Award

Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Announcements
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2001, 123(3): 260–261.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1387075
Published Online: August 1, 2001
View Article titled, ASME Solar Energy Division 2001 Graduate Student Award
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics), Graduate students, Heat transfer, Natural convection, Polymers, Silicon, Solar cells, Solar energy, Solar water heating, Amorphous semiconductors
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A Review of Polymer Materials for Solar Water Heating Systems

Raghu Raman, Susan Mantell, Jane Davidson, Chunhui Wu, Gary Jorgensen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2000, 122(2): 92–100.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1288214
Published Online: May 1, 2000
View Article titled, A Review of Polymer Materials for Solar Water Heating Systems
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Topics: Heat exchangers, Polymers, Ultraviolet radiation, Water, Solar energy
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Solar Tests of Aperture Plate Materials for Solar Thermal Dish Collectors

L. D. Jaffe
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1984, 106(4): 408–415.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267619
Published Online: November 1, 1984
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Topics: Solar energy, Graphite, Ceramics, Cycles, Hazards, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Metals, Oxidation, Polymers, Solar collectors