ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

In operando Radiation Damage Testing of Organic, Inorganic and Hybrid Solar Cells

Abstract: One of the most important fields of applications of photovoltaic diodes (PVs) is for space. Although short-term applications are still being dominated by silicon-based PVs, such technology still exhibits some disadvantages, mainly related to the high costs of raw materials, high weight and, therefore, elevated launching costs. On the other hand, organic and hybrid solar cells may represent a valid alternative to their inorganic counterparts, as they are flexible, lightweight and can be produced using inexpensive solution processes. In particular, lightweight and flexibility can represent key advantages for those applications where payload control is paramount, such as space and avionics. For these reasons, a study on the effect of neutron radiation exposure needs to be performed to investigate whether or not these devices are adequately radiation tolerant.

Principal Investigator: Dr Victoria Garcia Sakai
Experimenter: Mr Francesco Silvestri
Experimenter: Mr Luca Santarelli
Local Contact: Dr Chris Frost
Experimenter: Mr Giuseppe Paterno
Experimenter: Dr Giuseppe Maria Paternò

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1510369

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1510369

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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