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Cover Feature: Solar Glasses: A Case Study on Semitransparent Organic Solar Cells for Self‐Powered, Smart, Wearable Devices (Energy Technol. 11/2017)
Author(s) -
Landerer Dominik,
Bahro Daniel,
Röhm Holger,
Koppitz Manuel,
Mertens Adrian,
Manger Felix,
Denk Fabian,
Heidinger Michael,
Windmann Thomas,
Colsmann Alexander
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
energy technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.91
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2194-4296
pISSN - 2194-4288
DOI - 10.1002/ente.201700463
Subject(s) - transparency (behavior) , wearable computer , solar energy , organic solar cell , engineering physics , materials science , microcontroller , cover (algebra) , optoelectronics , architectural engineering , nanotechnology , computer science , electrical engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , photovoltaic system , embedded system , computer security
Solar Glasses : The clear view through lens‐fitted solar cells of smart glasses exemplifies the outstanding properties of organic solar cells. Their color, shape, and transparency can be tailored to match the specific requirements of self‐sustaining future mobile applications. Even under low light conditions, here down to 500 Lux, they still provide sufficient power output to operate a microcontroller and two liquid crystal displays integrated into the temples of the glasses. This work from Alexander Colsmann′s group at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology describes the Solar Glasses in detail and provides a fresh view on how organic solar cells may enable new applications. More details can be found in the Full Paper by Dominik Landerer et al. on page 1936 in Issue 11, 2017 ( 10.1002/ente.201700226).