| PROJECT: | UV-Resilient and Self-Healed Polymer Solar Cells | |||||
| ACRONYM: | HELPOS | |||||
| MAIN OBJECTIVE: | Development of organic materials, that integrate self-healing capabilities or UV fi ltering effect and can lead to more sustainable energy harvesting solutions and thus contribute to durable and cost-effective approaches to solar energy generation, are at the core of this project. HELPOS proposes to develop both novel conducting polymers tailored to perform as UV-absorbing electrodes that prevent photodegradation and conjugated/photovoltaic-active polymers that can autonomously repair small-scale damage caused by environmental factors, such as temperature changes or mechanical stress. The goal of these innovations is to address crucial challenges on organic optoelectronic devices related to device lifespan, and promote their viability for widespread industrial use. The specifi c realm of Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) also referred as Organic Photovoltaic Cells (OPVs), to which this project is directed, holds signifi cant importance owing to their inherent advantages as a sustainable energy technology contributing to Europe's efforts to combat climate change. These advantages include good performance under diffuse light, the possibility of lightweight modules with customizable optical properties, low-cost fabrication processes, and the fl exibility to cater to diverse applications, such as integrated solar panels for buildings, greenhouse windows, and wearable items, all without the inclusion of toxic elements | |||||
| Region of Intervention: | Lisbon | |||||
| Reference: | COMPETE2030-FEDER-00731400 | |||||
| Funding: | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia | |||||
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| Team: | Ana Maria de Matos Charas, Jorge Manuel Ferreira Morgado, Bárbara Luis de Oliveira, Carolina Lebre Branco | |||||
| Groups: | Organic Electronics – Lx | |||||
| Partners: | Universidade de Coimbra | |||||
| Local Coordinator: | Ana Maria de Matos Charas |
This project falls under the following United Nations Strategic Development Goals (SDGs):
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