Transparent and colour-neutral luminescent solar concentrators using bright Eu<sup>3+</sup> supramolecular cages towards photovoltaic windows
Irene Motta, Gregorio Bottaro, Maria Rando, Marzio Rancan, Roberta Seraglia, Lidia Armelao
Abstract
Colourless luminescent solar concentrators based on highly efficient Eu 3+ luminophores are reported as potential building integrated photovoltaic materials endowed with market-level aesthetic quality and remarkable UV blocking properties.
Topics & Concepts
Photovoltaic systemLuminescenceMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsOpticsPhysicsEngineeringElectrical engineeringPhotochemistry and Electron Transfer StudiesLanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry