A comprehensive review on bioinspired solar photovoltaic cells. (29th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Senthil, Ramalingam; Yuvaraj, Srinivasan
• Is Part Of: International journal of energy research. Volume 43:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 1068
• Page End: 1081
• Publication Date: 2018-10-29
• Subjects: bioinspired cells -- flexible cells -- organic and inorganic materials -- photovoltaic; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Research -- Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1002/er.4255
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-907X

Abstract

Summary: Researchers have derived inspiration from the biophotosynthetic structures in nature and have started to synthesize the modified bioinspired solar cells copying the evolved organic and inorganic material properties. One of the highlighted examples of bioinspired photo voltaic (PV) cells is the astonishing achievement of an increase in the absorption of integrated sunlight waves in unpatterned solar cells simulated from the wings of the butterfly. Further, deployment possibilities of incorporating flexible cells on flat or curved surfaces for optimizing performance are also under progress. This article mainly discusses the recent concepts of bioinspired solar cells at the research and development level with the prospects and challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming field of photovoltaic renewable energy cell technology. Different potential materials found suitable for bioinspired solar cells construction are reviewed with their particular challenges. Abstract : The prospects and challenges of bioinspired solar cell materials and construction are discussed in this article. The future directions of such solar cells are the employability of efficient, stable, and sustainable bioinspired techniques for potential applications with sustainability. Bioinspired solar cells have scope for tremendous advancements in the field of photovoltaic solar energy conversion with higher energy conversion efficiency.