A group of engineers from ETH Zurich has developed a photovoltaic ceramic that could revolutionize the industry. ETH Zurich scientists have designed a new ceramic material capable of converting sunlight into energy with an efficiency a thousand times greater than traditional solar panels.
Here, PV cells are used to convert light or the sun's energy into useful electricity. Ultimately, semiconductor materials are commonly used for the purpose of producing currents and voltages as a result of the absorption of light, which is a phenomenon known as the photovoltaic effect.
PV energy harvesting is a mature technology that can be used for implantable electronic devices. [ 94] However, there are a few challenges. First, semiconductor PV cells are rigid and expensive. Organic PV cells can be an alternative to these semiconductor technologies, provided that the efficiency and lifetime can be improved.
The photovoltaic ceramic is enriched with a perovskite structure, a metal-organic framework structured in a two-dimensional network. This technology allows for the splitting of water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen thanks to the electric charge generated by light. The produced hydrogen can be stored and used as an energy carrier.
The mono-crystalline silicon is mostly used in the implantable PV cell fabrication, while the polysilicon and a-Si are advantageous for slower dissolution. Without encapsulation, the bio-performance of silicon is much better than the other materials.
In addition, Silicone can be applied as the sealant of frame and junction box for PV cells. Skin aims to protect the internal organs from light. Consequently, harvesting energy from ambient light using implanted PV cells becomes a challenge. Thus, light will be attenuated due to tissue losses.
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