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Stretchable Polymer Solar Cell Fibers
Author(s) -
Zhang Zhitao,
Yang Zhibin,
Deng Jue,
Zhang Ye,
Guan Guozhen,
Peng Huisheng
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201400874
Subject(s) - materials science , energy conversion efficiency , bending , polymer , composite material , solar cell , clothing , optoelectronics , archaeology , history
Power yourself up: a sweater made from solar cells! Stretchable and wearable fibers are shown to be highly efficient polymer solar cells. Their stable energy conversion efficiency variation is below 10% even after 1000 bending cycles or stretching under a strain of 30%. These fibers can easily be woven into fabric from which any type of clothing can be made.