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Self-cleaning thin films for anti-reflective solar cell coatings (2013–2015)

Abstract:
This project aims to develop a new class of composite thin films with self-cleaning and anti-reflective dual function for solar cell coating application. The key concept is the nanostructural design of exfoliated nanosheets of TiO2 and MgAl-based layered double hydroxides (LDH) to achieve hydrophilic composite thin films with both photocatalytic self-cleaning and anti-reflective properties. The relationship between film fabrication, structural modification and self-cleaning/anti-reflective performance will be established. The newly-developed coatings on glass substrates are expected to maximise sunlight harvesting and reduce surface contaminant, thus improving the overall conversion efficiency and durability of solar cells.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Lianzhou Wang

    ARC Laureate Fellow
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustain
    Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council