Carbon nanotube transparent conductive layers for solar cells applications

Abstract

The paper presents the investigation into a possible new photovoltaic (PV) application of carbon nanotube-based elastic layers, manufactured by a screen-printing technique. The optical and mechanical properties of these layers are investigated and compared with ITO, standard transparent conductive oxide utilized in photovoltaic devices. Simulations of new TCO layer functioning in various solar constructions are performed. Finally, first results of a test silicon cell, contacted by proposed material, are reported.