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Batteries: Thermoelectric And Photoelectric > Photoelectric > Cells > Organic Active Material Containing Organic Active Material ContainingOrganic Active Material Containing patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/24/08 - 20080017244 - Photovoltaic devices based on a novel block copolymer A —donor(D)-bridge(B)-acceptor(A)-bridge(B)—type block copolymer system, where donor (D) is an organic conjugated donor (p-type) block, acceptor (A) is an organic conjugated acceptor (n-type) block, and bridge (B) is a non-conjugated and flexible chain, has been designed and preliminarily tested for potential lightweight, flexible shape, cost-effective and high efficiency “plastic” thin ... 01/17/08 - 20080011353 - Triarylamine containing polymers and electronic devices wherein Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are aryl or heteroaryl groups and wherein X is a leaving group such as halogen, boronic acid or boronate ester. ... 01/10/08 - 20080006324 - Tandem photovoltaic cells Tandem photovoltaic cells, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed. ... 12/27/07 - 20070295400 - Roll to roll manufacturing of organic solar modules The invention discloses for the first time how an organic component can be produced in a process designed entirely as a roll-to-roll process. The advantage of the continuous production method described here is, further, that the active regions of the active semiconductor layer are not exposed to unprotected solvents and/or ... 12/20/07 - 20070289626 - Photovoltaic cells Photovoltaic cells containing electrically conductive particles in a electrode, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed. ... 12/20/07 - 20070289625 - -conjugated mono-, oligo-and polymeric compounds, and photovoltaic cells comprising them in which: B and D, which are identical or different, each independently represent an aromatic carbon ring or an aromatic heterocycle which is optionally substituted. Use of the said compound in an optoelectronic device, such as a photovoltaic cell, a field-effect transistor or an electrochemical sensor. Photovoltaic cell comprising an ... 11/08/07 - 20070256735 - Porous body and manufacturing method therefor It is an object of the present invention to provide a porous body containing an oxide semiconductor in which more efficient photocatalytic reactions and photoelectrode reactions occur. The present invention relates to a porous body having a network structure skeleton wherein 1) the aforementioned skeleton is composed of an inner ... 10/18/07 - 20070240761 - Photovoltaic device and method for preparing the same The present invention relates to a photovoltaic device, especially hybrid solar cells, comprising at least one layer comprising evaporated fluoride and/or acetate; and to a method for preparing the same. ... 10/04/07 - 20070227590 - Supramolecular complex of pyridylnaphthalenediimide with zinc porphyrin dendrimer having multiplicity of artificial photosynthetic reaction center A light energy conversion system having a multiplicity of artificial photosynthetic reaction centers and exhibiting a high light-harvesting capability and charge separation capability, constructed by the use of a zinc porphyrin dendrimer supramolecular complex formed by the use of a coordinate bond. Using a zinc porphyrin dendrimer as a spherical ... 09/06/07 - 20070204906 - Dye sensitization solar cell and manufacturing method thereof A dye-sensitized solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same. By maintaining a constant interval between two substrates and controlling the amount and flowability of electrolyte retained between the substrates, superior reproducibility and stable performance can be obtained. On the surface of at least one transparent substrate, a transparent ... 09/06/07 - 20070204904 - Photoactive layer containing macroparticles Photoactive layers that contain macroparticles, as well as related photovoltaic cells, systems and methods are disclosed ... 09/06/07 - 20070204903 - Titanium dioxide particle, photovoltaic device with the same and manufacturing method of the same An inventive titanium dioxide particle has 70 to 95 wt % crystalline anatase, a BET specific surface area of 65 to 120 m2/g, and an oil absorption being 70 to 90 ml/100 g measured by the method according to JIS K5101, which particle exhibits uniformity, excellent preservability and dispersibility in ... 08/09/07 - 20070181179 - Tandem photovoltaic cells Tandem photovoltaic cells having a recombination layer, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed. ... 08/09/07 - 20070181177 - Optoelectronic device and fabrication method Charge-splitting networks, optoelectronic devices, methods for making optoelectronic devices, power generation systems utilizing such devices and method for making charge-splitting networks are disclosed. An optoelectronic device may include a porous nano-architected (e.g., surfactant-templated) film having interconnected pores that are accessible from both the underlying and overlying layers. A pore-filling material ... 07/26/07 - 20070169816 - Passivating layer for photovoltaic cells A photovoltaic cell which comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, a photoactive, charge-separating layer comprising a semiconducting polymer between the first and the second electrodes, and a passivatng layer adapted to enhance the lifetime of the photovoltaic cell. The passivating layer comprises a substantially amorphous titanium oxide having the ... 07/26/07 - 20070169814 - Organic electronic devices incorporating semiconducting polymer brushes An organic electronic device comprises at least two electrodes and a semiconducting layer comprising a mixture of at least one hole-transporting semiconducting material and at least one electron-transporting semiconducting material, wherein at least one of said semiconducting materials is in the form of semiconducting polymer brushes which are attached to ... 07/19/07 - 20070163645 - Dye-sensitized solar cell A dye-sensitized solar cell according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a first base member having a first substrate provided with a light-transmitting property, a light-transmitting conductive layer formed on a surface of the first substrate and a semiconductor electrode formed on a surface of the light-transmitting conductive ... 07/12/07 - 20070157967 - Bio-sensitized solar cells (bssc) The present invention provides a wet or dry bio-sensitized photoelectric conversion device (photodetector or photovoltaic) comprising: a stabilized biologically-derived sensitizer, such as a stablilized photosystem I (PS-I), deposited on nanowires, semiconductor material, electrodes and a support. The nanowires provide a greater surface area of the light absorption layer for better ... 07/05/07 - 20070151600 - Nanoscale discotic liquid crystalline porphyrins Novel nanoscale discotic liquid crystalline porphyrins, methods for their preparation, and device fabrication are disclosed. These compounds are capable of being used as high-efficiency photovoltaic materials, organic semiconducting materials, and organic light emitting materials. ... 07/05/07 - 20070151599 - Solar cell having polymer heterojunction contacts A solar cell having backside contacts is economically fabricated through use of acceptor and donor polymers which are inkjet printed in interleaved patterns on the back surface as the carrier accepting electrodes of the solar cell. The polymers can be placed on a tunnel oxide on the surface of a ... 06/21/07 - 20070137702 - Dye sensitized solar cell and method for manufacturing dye sensitized solar cell The present invention provides a dye sensitized solar cell comprising an n-type semiconductor electrode containing a dye, an opposed electrode, and a gel electrolyte arranged between the n-type semiconductor and the opposed electrode and containing a gelling agent and an electrolyte that contains iodine, wherein the gelling agent contains a ... 06/21/07 - 20070137701 - Device comprising at least one type of tubular nanostructure having at least one complex pigment on the surface thereof The present invention relates to a device comprising at least one type of conjugated polymer and at least one type of particular tubular nanostructure. The invention relates mainly to a device comprising at least one type of conjugated polymer (functioning as an electron donor) and at least one type of ... 06/14/07 - 20070131278 - Electrode stacks for electroactive devices and methods of fabricating the same A cathode stack with a getter layer is disclosed. The cathode stack includes an electron injection layer, a capping layer and a getter layer. An organic electroactive device including a cathode stack with a getter layer is also presented. A method of fabricating an electroactive device with a cathode stack ... 06/07/07 - 20070125422 - Ionic compounds and uses thereof Various chemical entities can be used for R4, R5, R6, and R12. These compounds can be particularly useful as anti-static agents or for preparing redox couples. ... 06/07/07 - 20070125421 - Method for fabricating flexible semiconductor electrode, semiconductor electrode fabricated thereby, and solar cell using the semiconductor electrode Disclosed herein is a method for fabricating a flexible semiconductor electrode including preparing a first substrate having a semiconductor layer disposed on a release layer, forming a second substrate having an adhesive layer disposed on a conductive material-coated flexible substrate, and pressing the first substrate against the second substrate under ... 06/07/07 - 20070125420 - Photoelectric converter and method for manufacturing same A photoelectric conversion element is provided. The photoelectric conversion element includes a casing; and a stacked body enclosed within the casing, wherein the stacked body comprises: a working electrode having a porous oxide semiconductor layer having a sensitizing dye supported on a surface thereof; a counter electrode provided on a ... 05/31/07 - 20070119499 - Solar cell 1.3≦A/B≦125. ... 05/24/07 - 20070113889 - Composition for semiconductor electrode sintered at low temperature and dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the composition Provided are a composition for a semiconductor electrode that can be sintered at a low temperature, a manufacturing method thereof, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the composition. The composition for the semiconductor electrode comprises a colloid solution containing a nanocrystalline oxide material and an aqueous base solution. Even though ... 05/17/07 - 20070107776 - Photovoltaic powered multimedia greeting cards and smart cards A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the active card itself, constituting, if desired, part or all of ... 05/17/07 - 20070107775 - Solar cell and manufacturing method of the same A solar cell includes a substrate, an electrode formed on the substrate, and a light absorption layer formed on the electrode. A contact area enlargement region is formed between the electrode and the light absorption layer. The solar cell is formed by forming an electrode with a contact area enlargement ... 05/10/07 - 20070102040 - Photovoltaic cells incorporating rigid substrates The invention, in one aspect, provides a photovoltaic cell including a charge carrier material and a photosensitized interconnected nanoparticle material including nanoparticles linked by a polymeric linking agent, both disposed between first and second rigid, significantly light-transmitting substrates. In one embodiment, the charge carrier material and the photosensitized interconnected nanoparticle ... 05/10/07 - 20070102039 - Electrolyte composition for dye-sensitized solar cell, manufacturing method of the composition, and dye-sensitized solar cell including the composition Provided are an electrolyte composition of a dye-sensitized solar cell, a manufacturing method thereof, and a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the composition. The composition comprises a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based high polymer and titanium dioxide nanoparticles serving as an inorganic material based filler. Using the PVDF based high polymer in ... 05/03/07 - 20070095391 - Tandem photovoltaic devices based on a novel block copolymer A -donor(D)-bridge(B)-acceptor(A)-bridge(B)- or derivative type block copolymer system used in a tandem device of multiple sub-cells, where donor (D) is an organic conjugated donor (p-type) block, acceptor (A) is an organic conjugated acceptor (n-type) block, and bridge (B) is a non-conjugated and flexible chain, has been designed and preliminarily tested ... 05/03/07 - 20070095390 - Solar cell and manufacturing method thereof A solar cell includes an electrode and a porous film formed on the electrode and containing metallic oxide particles. The metallic oxide particles have a mean particle diameter of 5 nm-14 nm. ... 05/03/07 - 20070095389 - Transparent electrode for solar cells, manufacturing method thereof, and semiconductor electrode comprising the same Disclosed herein is a transparent electrode for solar cells, comprising a transparent electrode, a photocatalytic layer formed on the transparent electrode and comprising a photocatalytic compound, a metal mesh layer formed on the photocatalytic layer, and an electrically conductive layer formed of an electrically conductive material coated on the metal ... 04/26/07 - 20070089784 - Solar cell-driven display device and method of manufacturing thereof Disclosed herein are a solar cell-driven display device wherein a dye-sensitized solar cell, which comprises a light-absorbing layer that comprises a semiconductor electrode including a transparent electrode formed on a substrate and nanocrystals adsorbed with a photosensitive dye on the transparent electrode, and a hole transport layer and a counter ... 04/26/07 - 20070089783 - Semiconductor electrode, fabrication method thereof and solar cell comprising the same A semiconductor electrode, a fabrication method thereof and a solar cell including the semiconductor electrode each include a metal oxide layer of metal oxide nanoparticles having dye molecules adsorbed thereon. In the semiconductor electrode of the present invention, the surface of the metal oxide layer is treated with an aromatic ... 04/19/07 - 20070084507 - Dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell and method for producing electrode substrate for the photovoltaic cell A dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell including a first electrode, a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrode, a dye formed on a surface of the semiconductor layer, a second electrode arranged opposite to the first electrode and an electrolyte disposed between the first and second electrodes. The second electrode includes a ... 04/19/07 - 20070084507 - Dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell and method for producing electrode substrate for the photovoltaic cell A dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell including a first electrode, a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrode, a dye formed on a surface of the semiconductor layer, a second electrode arranged opposite to the first electrode and an electrolyte disposed between the first and second electrodes. The second electrode includes a ... 04/12/07 - 20070079870 - Photoelectrochemical cell with bipolar dye-sensitized electrodes for electron transfer The present invention is a monolithic photoelectrochemical cell for photoelectrical-induction of a chemical reaction and a method capable of vectorial electron transfer apparatus including one or more semiconductor electrodes and one or more dye sensitized electrodes positioned in communication with an electrolyte whereby the electrode is capable of vectorial electron ... 04/12/07 - 20070079869 - Transparent conductive multi-layer structure, process for its manufacture, and device making use of transparent conductive multi-layer structure A transparent conductive multi-layer structure having a smooth base material 1, a transparent conductive layer 2 formed on the smooth base material 1 by coating, an auxiliary electrode layer 3 formed in a pattern on the transparent conductive layer 2, and a transparent substrate 5 joined to the transparent conductive ... 03/22/07 - 20070062577 - Polymer photovoltaic cell Polymer photovoltaic cells, as well related modules and methods, are disclosed. ... 03/22/07 - 20070062576 - Tandem dye-sensitised solar cell and method of its production The present invention relates to two-compartment or multi-compartment photovoltaic cells, their uses and methods of their production. ... 03/15/07 - 20070056628 - Photovoltaic cell comprising carbon nanotubes formed by electrophoretic deposition and method for fabricating the same A photovoltaic cell includes carbon nanotubes formed by electrophoretic deposition. A separate carbon nanotube layer is stacked on a semiconductor layer by electrophoretic deposition, or a mixed layer of carbon nanotubes and a constituent material of a semiconductor layer is formed by electrophoretic deposition, thereby preventing damage to the carbon ... 03/15/07 - 20070056627 - Sensitized semiconductor solar cell The present invention provides a solar cell that absorbs a light source within a spectrum range from ultraviolet to far infrared with two surfaces by an absorption layer made of a semiconductor. ... 03/08/07 - 20070051403 - Photoelectric converter and dye sensitized solar cell A photoelectric converter containing a conductive substrate having thereon a dye sensitized semiconductor electrode, a charge transport layer and a counter electrode, wherein the charge transport layer contains a charge transport material and an antioxidant. ... 03/01/07 - 20070044836 - Organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices with transparent electrodes A system comprising a plurality of organic photovoltaic cells arranged in a stack disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode, and a resistive load electrically connected across the first electrode and the second electrode. Each cell comprises a rectifying junction at an interface of organic semiconductor materials. There ... 03/01/07 - 20070044835 - Semiconductor electrode, dye sensitized solar cells and manufacturing method of the same A semiconductor electrode comprises a substrate having optical transparency, a transparent conductive layer provided on a photo-receptive surface of the substrate, and a porous semiconductor made of a metal oxide provided on the transparent conductive layer. The porous semiconductor has at least dye and a thiophene-ring-containing organic compound adsorbed thereon. ... 02/15/07 - 20070034254 - Photoelectrode substrate of dye sensitizing solar cell, and method for producing same In a dye sensitizing solar cell 1 wherein an electrolyte 4 is filled in a space between a photoelectrode substrate 2 and a counter electrode of a counter electrode substrate 3, a composite film 7 comprising metal portions 7a of titanium or the like and oxide portions 7b thereof is ... 02/15/07 - 20070034253 - Manufacturing method for semiconductor photoelectrochemical cell and semiconductor photoelectrochemical cell The invention provides a manufacturing method for a semiconductor photoelectrochemical cell, comprising the steps of burning a base made of titanium or a titanium alloy in an atmosphere of 700° C. to 1000° C. at a rate of temperature increase of no lower than 5° C./second so that a titanium ... 02/08/07 - 20070028962 - Low molecular weight conjugated nitrogen compounds and devices fabricated using the same Disclosed herein are low molecular weight conjugated nitrogen compounds having linear conjugated chains, and devices fabricated using the conjugated nitrogen compounds as organic semiconductor materials, hole conducting materials, or light-emitting materials. The conjugated nitrogen compounds can be spin-coated at room temperature, are stable, and has superior electrical conductivity. ... 02/08/07 - 20070028961 - Organic dye compositions and use thereof in photovoltaic cells The present invention provides in one aspect a composition having at least one croconine derivative. This composition may be disposed on a semiconductor layer which is further disposed on an electrically conductive surface to provide a dye-sensitized electrode. The dye-sensitized electrode can be assembled together with a counter electrode and ... 01/25/07 - 20070017571 - Polymers with low band gaps and high charge mobility Polymers with low band gaps and high charge mobility, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed. ... 01/11/07 - 20070006917 - Dye-sensitized solar cell According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dye-sensitized solar cell, comprising: a first base member having a light-transmitting substrate, a light-transmitting conductive layer formed on a surface of the light-transmitting substrate and a semiconductor electrode formed on a surface of the light-transmitting conductive layer ... 01/04/07 - 20070000539 - Compositions and use thereof in dye sensitized solar cells The present invention provides in one aspect a composition having at least one metal complex, such that the metal complex comprises at least one metal atom, a phenanthroline-based first ligand and a second ligand comprising at least one acidic group, and at least two coordinative nitrogen atoms capable of simultaneous ... 12/28/06 - 20060289058 - Photoconductive polymer A photoconductive polymer comprising hetrocyclic residues comprised of thiophene units fused to substituted or unsubstituted tetrathiafulvalene units, said thiophene units being conjugated to, and linked by, olefinic double bonds. Particularly preferred polymers are of the formula (I) as defined in the specification. The polymers of the invention may be used ... 12/28/06 - 20060289057 - Dye-sensitized solar cell According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dye-sensitized solar cell including a first base member having a first light-transmitting substrate, a light-transmitting conductive layer formed on a surface of the first substrate, a first semiconductor electrode containing a sensitizing dye and arranged on a surface ... 12/28/06 - 20060289056 - Dye-sensitized solar cell According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dye-sensitized solar cell including: a first substrate having a light-transmitting property; a semiconductor electrode containing a sensitizing dye and arranged with a first surface thereof facing the first substrate; a first collector electrode arranged on a second surface ... 12/07/06 - 20060272701 - Nanotube-organic photoelectric conversion device and methods of making same An organic photovoltaic conversion device, such as a solar cell includes a matrix material, such as a polymer matrix material, carbon nanotubes dispersed in the matrix material, and photovoltaic organic molecules, such as organic dye molecules, attached to defect sites on the carbon nanotubes. ... 11/30/06 - 20060266411 - Dye-sensitized solar cell A method for making a dye-sensitized solar cell having a semiconductor film that exhibits high power generating efficiency and that can be formed at relatively low temperature is provided. Titanium oxide paste is applied and dried on a transparent conductive film 2 to form a titanium oxide layer. An aqueous ... 11/16/06 - 20060254640 - Polymer electrolyte and dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the polymer electrolyte A polymer electrolyte composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell, a polymer electrolyte, a dye-sensitized solar cell employing the polymer electrolyte, and a method for preparing the same. The polymer electrolyte composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell includes: a mono-functional or multi-functional monomer having at least one ethylene glycol in a ... 11/16/06 - 20060254639 - Photoelectric conversion element, photoelectric conversion device and method for producing photoelectric conversion element A photoelectric conversion element comprising: a layer containing an organic compound having a crystallization temperature of from 30 to 200° C.; an intermediate layer containing a compound having a crystallization temperature higher by from 20 to 100° C. than the crystallization temperature of the organic compound and a deposition temperature ... 11/09/06 - 20060249203 - Solar power module having carbon nanotubes A solar power module having carbon nanotubes comprises an at-least partial transparent first conducting layer, a second conducting layer for outputting electrons, and a mixing layer for donating and further forwarding electrons and holes excited by the light penetrating through the first conducting layer, in which the mixing layer is ... 11/09/06 - 20060249202 - Photovoltaic cell The novel light conversion system includes photosensitive optoelectronic devices, or photovoltaic cells, that convert electromagnetic radiation into electrical currents without applying an external voltage. Power conversion efficiency is a primary criterion for evaluating the performance of photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic cells with high power-conversion efficiencies are more cost effective and more ... 11/09/06 - 20060249201 - Rechargeable dye sensitized solar cell A rechargeable photovoltaic cell. In one embodiment the photovoltaic cell includes a first electrode with a transparent substrate having a porous high surface area titanium dioxide layer thereon, and including a light absorbing dye. The rechargeable cell also includes a second electrode which includes a transparent electrically conductive substrate arranged ... 11/02/06 - 20060243321 - Semiconductor electrode, production process thereof and photovoltaic cell using semiconductor electrode An object of the present invention is to provide a photovoltaic cell that demonstrates a superior photoelectric conversion function. The present invention relates to a photovoltaic cell comprising a semiconductor electrode, an electrolyte and a counter electrode, wherein (1) the semiconductor electrode contains an oxide semiconductor layer having photocatalytic activity, ... 10/26/06 - 20060237059 - Photoelectric conversion element A photoelectric conversion element having a composite dye and an n-type semiconductor, the composite dye having a plurality of component dyes which have different excitation levels and which are chemically bonded to each other to form a straight chain or branched structure for transferring an electron therethrough, wherein the straight ... 10/12/06 - 20060225783 - Gas barrier film, substrate film, and organic electroluminescence device A gas barrier film comprising a gas barrier laminate on a substrate film, in which the gas barrier laminate comprises at least one three-layer unit consisting of a silicon nitride layer, a silicon carbide compound layer, and a silicon nitride layer disposed in this order being adjacent with each other. ... 10/05/06 - 20060219294 - Oxide semiconductor electrode, dye-sensitized solar cell, and, method of producing the same An oxide semiconductor electrode is provided with a bonding layer with excellent temporal stability of adhesive force and excellent productivity in a transfer method including a dye-sensitized solar cell with the oxide semiconductor electrode; a method of producing an oxide semiconductor electrode that can produce an oxide semiconductor electrode excellent ... 09/21/06 - 20060207652 - Polymer photovoltaic cell Polymer photovoltaic cells, as well related modules and methods, are disclosed. ... 09/14/06 - 20060201546 - Stack type photoelectric conversion device A photoelectric conversion device comprising: a substrate including a photoelectric conversion part; at least one photoelectric conversion layer provided above the substrate; and an optical film for increasing a reflectivity of light within a wavelength range capable of being absorbed by the photoelectric conversion layer, wherein the optical film is ... 08/17/06 - 20060180199 - Photosensitive organic semiconductor compositions The present invention relates to a photosensitive organic semiconductor composition comprising an organic p-type semiconductor pigment with a p-type conducting polymer, wherein the ionization potentials of the organic p-type semiconductor pigment and the p-type conducting polymer are nominally equivalent and a photosensitive organic semiconductor composition comprising an organic n-type semiconductor ... 08/10/06 - 20060174938 - Water-based electrolyte gel for dye-sensitized solar cells and manufacturing methods A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided having an organic compound to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, a semiconductor to transport electrons, and a hole transporting material formed of a water-based electrolyte gel that includes a polymeric compound and a electrolyte solution. Preparation of the water based gel includes gelling ... 08/10/06 - 20060174937 - High performance organic materials for solar cells The present invention is drawn to a composition or layered composite for absorbing and utilizing radiant energy in a solar cell. The composition can comprise a blend of a push-pull copolymer including at least one electron donor entity and at least one electron acceptor entity, and a fullerene composition. The ... 08/10/06 - 20060174936 - Water-based electrolyte gel for dye-sensitized solar cells and manufacturing methods A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided having at least one organic compound to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, at least one semiconductor to transport electrons, and at least one hole transporting material formed of a water-based electrolyte gel that includes at least one polymeric compound and at least one ... 07/27/06 - 20060162771 - Sealing agent for photoelectric conversion element and photoelectric conversion device element using the same A sealing agent for a photoelectric conversion device which comprises one or more of a compound having a glycidyl structure, a compound having a cyclohexene oxide structure, a compound having an oxetane structure and a compound having a vinyl ether structure, and a cationic polymerization initiator; a photoelectric conversion device ... 07/27/06 - 20060162770 - Electrode substrate, photoelectric conversion element, conductive glass substrate and production method therefo, and pigment sensitizing solar cell In an electrode substrate 1, the surface of a metal circuit layer 12 is covered and insulated by an insulating layer 14. In a photoelectric conversion element that uses this electrode substrate 1, the metal circuit layer is reliably shielded from an electrolyte solution or the like so that corrosion ... 07/27/06 - 20060162769 - Low-temperature metal oxide coating A low-temperature fabrication method for fabricating a conformal metal oxide coating on a substrate, the method comprising the steps of. coating a surface of a substrate with a non-hydrolysed precursor solution of one or more moisture-sensitive metal alkoxides in an organic solvent at a temperature of less than 150° C.; ... 07/20/06 - 20060157105 - Solar cell and semiconductor device, and manufacturing method thereof It is an object of the present invention to minimize an electrode in a solar cell to minimize the solar cell. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a solar cell comprising the steps of forming a first electrode layer over a substrate, forming a photoelectric conversion layer over ... 06/29/06 - 20060137741 - Photoanode using carbon nanotubes, method of manufacturing the photoanode, and photovoltaic solar cell including the photoanode Provided are a photoanode including: a conductive substrate; carbon nanotubes and a semiconductor formed on the conductive substrate; and a photosensitizer formed on the carbon nanotubes and the semiconductor, and a solar cell including the photoanode. In the photoanode, the conductive carbon nanotubes can be directly formed on the conductive ... 06/29/06 - 20060137740 - Photovoltaic cell and method of manufacturing the same A photovoltaic cell having an improved semiconductor layer and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The photovoltaic cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed opposite each other and spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other; and an oxide semiconductor layer interposed between the first ... 06/29/06 - 20060137739 - Dye sensitization photoelectric converter and process for producing the same The dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion apparatus which has semiconductor layer (13) containing a photosensitizing dye (14) and is constituted such that a charge carrier generated by allowing light to incident in the photosensitizing dye (14) is drawn out through the semiconductor layer (13), in which the semiconductor layer (13) is constituted ... 06/22/06 - 20060130895 - Patterned photovoltaic cell Patterned photovoltaic cells, as well as related components and methods, are disclosed. ... 06/22/06 - 20060130894 - Illumination devices and methods of making the same An illumination device includes a photovoltaic element, wherein the photovoltaic element is configured to absorb photons of desired wavelengths and to convert the absorbed photon energy to electric energy and an electroluminescence element disposed adjacent to the photovoltaic element, wherein the electroluminescence element is configured to produce illumination at desired ... 06/22/06 - 20060130893 - Organic photovoltaic cells with an electric field integrally-formed at the heterojunction interface A bi-layer photovoltaic cell, and method (100) of making same, with an electric field applied at the p-n heterojunction interface. The cell includes a first semiconductor layer including a binder, nanocrystals of an n-type semiconductor, and spatially bound cations and a second semiconductor layer contacting the first semiconductor layer that ... 06/08/06 - 20060118166 - Photoelectric conversion element, solar battery, and photo sensor The invention provides a photoelectric conversion element and a solar battery having the photoelectric conversion element each of which has a structure with a high carrier generating rate. Further, the invention provides a photoelectric conversion element and a solar battery having the photoelectric conversion element of which high energy converting ... 06/08/06 - 20060118165 - Liquid-containing photovoltaic element Liquid-containing photovoltaic element, comprising a plate-like work electrode and a plate-like counter-electrode adhered thereto by means of a vapour and liquid-tight peripheral edge, wherein the work electrode and the counter-electrode are each formed on a flat substrate provided with an electrically conductive layer and wherein a liquid is received into ... 05/25/06 - 20060107997 - Electrode, photoelectric conversion element, and dye-sensitized solar cell An electrode according to the present invention includes a substrate, and a conductive layer containing carbon particles or platinum particles and a conductive binder for binding the carbon particles or platinum particles formed above the substrate. By binding the carbon particles or the platinum particles with the conductive binder, it ... 05/25/06 - 20060107996 - Photovoltaic cell A photovoltaic cell is described having a photoactive layer (4) made of two components, namely a conjugated polymer component as an electron donor and a fullerene component as an electron acceptor. In order to provide advantageous conditions, it is suggested that the two components and their mixed phases have an ... 05/18/06 - 20060102229 - Counter electrode for dye sensitizing solar cell, and dye sensitizing solar cell having same In a counter electrode 3 of a dye sensitizing solar cell 1 wherein an electrolyte 4 is filled in a space between a photoelectrode 2 and the counter electrode 3, a corrosion-resistant metallic material film 10 is formed on a counter substrate 8 so as to have a large number ... 04/20/06 - 20060081286 - Solar to electrical energy transduction using the streaming potential Apparatus and method using solar power driven expansion of an electrolytic solution to force said solution through pores in an insulating plate. The pores' surface has fixed surface charge of one polarity. The velocities of the cations and anions through the pores differ because of the fixed surface charge and ... 04/13/06 - 20060076051 - Electrolyte composition and photoelectric conversion element using same An electrolyte composition is in solid form, and includes a polymer compound containing a cation structure selected from a group consisting of ammonium, phosphonium and sulfonium structures in either the principal chain or a side chain of the polymer, and a halide ion and/or a polyhalide as a counter anion. ... 04/13/06 - 20060076050 - Heteroatomic regioregular poly(3-substitutedthiophenes) for photovoltaic cells Regioregular polythiophene polymers can be used in photovoltaic applications including copolymers and blends. The polymer can comprise heteroatoms in the side groups. Better efficiencies can be achieved. ... 04/06/06 - 20060070653 - Nanostructured composite photovoltaic cell In accordance with one aspect of the present application, a solar photovoltaic cell is disclosed. The semiconductor material of the solar photovoltaic cell includes an inter-digitated nanostructure of a charge transport material and an optical absorbing material. The charge transport material is formed by anodization of a metal, preferably a ... 03/30/06 - 20060065301 - Photoelectrode for dye sensitizing solar cell or organic solar cell, and dye sensitizing solar cell having same In a dye sensitizing solar cell 1 wherein an electrolyte 4 is filled in a space between a photoelectrode 2 and a counter electrode 3, recesses 8 are formed in the surface 5a of a substrate member 5 of the photoelectrode 2, and a transparent electrode film 6 is formed ... 03/30/06 - 20060065300 - Photoelectric conversion element, process for producing the same, light sensor and solar cell An optical/electrical conversion element used for a photosensor or a solar battery. An optical/electrical conversion layer, composed of an assembly of a light-absorbing dendrimer structure (1), operating as an electron donor, and fine metal particles (2), operating as an electron receptor, are self-collectively formed by imparting chemical affinity to the ... 03/23/06 - 20060060239 - Organic photosensitive devices A photoactive device is provided. The device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoactive region disposed between and electrically connected to the first and second electrodes. The photoactive region further includes an organic donor layer and an organic acceptor layer that form a donor-acceptor heterojunction. The mobility ... 02/16/06 - 20060032530 - Solution processed pentacene-acceptor heterojunctions in diodes, photodiodes, and photovoltaic cells and method of making same An organic semiconductor device is formed on a substrate by solution deposition of an active channel layer interposed between a pair of electrodes. The active channel layer includes pentacene formed by thermal treatment of its precursors and operates as a hole carrier. Within the pentacene film are nanoparticles or nanowires ... 02/16/06 - 20060032529 - Organic photosensitive devices The present invention generally relates to organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices. More specifically, it is directed to organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices having a photoactive organic region containing encapsulated nanoparticles that exhibit plasmon resonances. An enhancement of the incident optical field is achieved via surface plasmon polariton resonances. This enhancement increases the ... 02/16/06 - 20060032528 - Spatially-doped charge transport layers The present invention relates to new a charge transport layer that includes first charge transport material which is spatially doped with a second charge transport material. The charge transport layer may either be a hole or electron transport layer and is useful in organic electronic devices. ... 02/02/06 - 20060021649 - Porous electrodes, devices including the porous electrodes, and methods for their production Disclosed is a porous electrode comprising a porous film (A) with through pores and an electrically conducting material selected from the group consisting of conductor and semiconductor, the porous film (A) having an average pore size d1 of from 0.02 to 3 μm and a porosity of from 40 to ... 01/26/06 - 20060016474 - Dye-sensitized solar cell A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided that includes a transparent electrode formed by depositing, in order on a transparent substrate, a transparent conductive film containing tin oxide as a main component, and a compact titanium oxide layer and/or a porous titanium oxide layer, wherein the transparent conductive film, which contains ... 01/26/06 - 20060016473 - Dye-sensitized solar cell employing photoelectric transformation electrode and a method of manufacturing thereof A dye-sensitized solar cell using a photoelectric transformation electrode. The solar cell includes a semiconductor electrode, a counter electrode provided opposite to the semiconductor electrode, an oxide semiconductor layer provided between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode and having a dye adsorbed thereon, an electrolyte solution provided between the ... 01/26/06 - 20060016472 - Electrolyte composition and solar cell using the same An electrolyte composition and a solar cell using the same are provided. The electrolyte composition comprises an electron donor compound “A” having a lone electron pair, an iodine salt. and iodine (I2). The electrolyte composition according to the present invention increases electrons in a porous film to improve a charge ... 01/12/06 - 20060005877 - Passivated, dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode, solar cell using same, and method Disclosed is a dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode comprising an electrically conductive substrate, an oxide semiconductor film provided on a surface of said electrically conductive substrate, and a sensitizing dye adsorbed on said film, wherein the oxide semiconductor film has been further treated with at least one silanizing agent comprising the ... 01/05/06 - 20060000506 - Organic photovoltaic component with encapsulation The invention concerns an organic photovoltaic component with a novel encapsulation, wherein the invention for the first time discloses packaging for organic solar cells that includes a low-cost film composite comprising a metal portion. The packaging meets high requirements, particularly with respect to high barrier properties against oxygen and water ... 01/05/06 - 20060000505 - Photovoltaic cell and method for manufacturing the same A photovoltaic cell having a transparent first substrate (61) having semiconductor electrodes (7) supporting a photosensitizing dye, a second substrate (62) having counter electrodes (4) disposed so as to face the semiconductor electrodes (7), and an electrolyte layer disposed between the semiconductor electrode (7) and the counter electrode (4); the ... 12/22/05 - 20050279402 - Solar cell and method of manufacturing the same Provided is a solar cell including: a first electrode and a second electrode facing each other; a porous membrane interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and having a dye adsorbed thereto; an electrolyte interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a buffering layer interposed ... 12/15/05 - 20050274412 - Flexible dye-sensitized solar cell using conducting metal substrate A flexible dye-sensitized solar cell is provided. The solar cell is formed by assembling a semiconductor electrode prepared by forming a nanoparticle oxide layer on a first flexible conducting substrate composed of a metal, such as a stainless steel, and allowing a dye to be adsorbed thereon and a counter ... 12/01/05 - 20050263183 - Photoelectric converting device Photoelectric converting devices used for photovoltaic power generation or a photovoltaic power generating system have a photoelectric converting layer comprising an organic compound (A) having both an electron donating molecular structure and an electron accepting molecular structure dispersed in the polymer and/or an organic compound (B) having an electron donating ... 12/01/05 - 20050263182 - Solid electrolyte, photoelectric converter and process for producing the same The present invention relates to a solid electrolyte having superior conductive properties and reliability, a photovoltaic device using this electrolyte, and manufacturing methods thereof. The solid electrolyte of the present invention is a solid electrolyte having an electrolyte composition and a matrix polymer. The matrix polymer is formed by polymerization ... 11/24/05 - 20050257827 - Rotational photovoltaic cells, systems and methods Photovoltaic cells, systems and methods, as well as related compositions, are disclosed. Embodiments involve providing a first photovoltaic facility; providing a second photovoltaic facility; and electrically and mechanically associating the first and second photovoltaic facilities; wherein the association provides relative rotational freedom of the first and second photovoltaic facilities, forming ... 11/24/05 - 20050257826 - Dye-sensitized solar cell and dye-sensitized solar cell module A dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a first support, a first conductive layer, a porous photovoltaic layer containing a dye, a carrier transport layer and a second conductive layer stacked in this order, wherein the length of contact side of the porous photovoltaic layer closed to the first conductive layer is ... 11/10/05 - 20050247340 - All printed solar cell array The present invention relates to a method for producing an all printed solar panel. Conductive polymer solutions and semiconductive oxide dispersions are formulated into inks that are laid down on top of one another to produce voltage and current when exposed to sunlight. In addition, these inks are printed in ... 10/27/05 - 20050236038 - Photoelectrode substrate of dye sensitizing solar, battery, and method for producing same There is provided a photoelectrode substrate of a dye sensitizing solar battery capable of preventing an electrolytic solution from directly contacting a transparent electrode film and of preventing a leak current from being produced, and a method for producing the same. The dye sensitizing solar battery 1 is formed by ... 10/27/05 - 20050236037 - Dye-sensitized solar cell module A high capacity dye-sensitized solar cell module where a plurality of unit cells are simultaneously formed at a substrate in a simplified manner with increased light absorption efficiency. The dye-sensitized solar cell module includes first and second conductive substrates facing one another with regions for a plurality of unit cells. ... 10/27/05 - 20050236036 - Photosensitizing composition The objectives of this invention are to provide a photosensitizing composition which gives an improved photoelectric conversion efficiency in photoelectric conversion elements such as solar cells, and to its uses. This invention attains the above objectives by providing a photosensitizing composition comprising two different types of organic compounds, a semiconductor ... 10/27/05 - 20050236035 - High-performance and low-cost plastic solar cells A solar cell that includes a high efficiency thin film plastic (polymer) as the active material. The active material includes a mixture of a semi-conducting polymer and an ionic electrolyte. The semi-conducting polymer is made up of a ptype polymer and an n-type electron acceptor. The ionic electrolyte is present ... 10/20/05 - 20050229966 - Dye-sensitized solar cell Provided is a dye-sensitized solar cell having improved stability of safety and performance by employing a non-volatile molten salt which makes it possible to facilitate the control over the composition of gel electrolyte, simplify the working step during production and give an excellent conversion efficiency. The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises ... 10/13/05 - 20050224113 - High efficiency organic photovoltaic cells employing hybridized mixed-planar heterojunctions A device is provided, having a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoactive region disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The photoactive region includes a first organic layer comprising a mixture of an organic acceptor material and an organic donor material, wherein the first organic layer ... 10/13/05 - 20050224112 - Coloring matter sensitization type photoelectric conversion device (Here, in the above-described general formula (1), R1 to R18 indicate substituents such as hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms and at least one of R1 to R18 is an acidic substituent such as 4-carboxyphenyl group.) ... 10/06/05 - 20050217722 - Organic photoelectric conversion element and method of producing the same, organic photodiode and image sensor using the same, organic diode and method of producing the same The organic photoelectric conversion element in accordance with the invention comprises at least one pair of electrodes 12 and 16, a photoelectric conversion region (layer) 15 arranged between the electrodes and containing at least an electron donating organic material and an electron accepting organic material, and a buffer layer 14 ... 09/29/05 - 20050211294 - Photovoltaic fibers Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile. ... 09/29/05 - 20050211293 - Photoelectric transfer material, manufacturing method thereof, photoelectric transfer element and manufacturing method thereof A photoelectric transfer material, manufacturing method thereof, photoelectric transfer element and manufacturing method thereof are provided. In an organic photoelectric transfer element of an organic solar cell or other like device, the photoelectric transfer material is composed of a conductive polymer such as MEH-PPV, electronic acceptor such as a fullerene ... 09/29/05 - 20050211292 - Zwitterionic compounds and photovoltaic cells containing same Zwitterionic compounds, photovoltaic cell charge carrier layers containing such compounds, photovoltaic cells including such charge carrier layers, and related methods are disclosed. ... 09/08/05 - 20050194040 - Electrolyte composition, dye-sensitized solar cell and production method thereof An electrolyte composition is provided which is for use in a dye-sensitized solar cell that carries a dye on a semiconductor and converts light energy to electric energy by photoexcitation of the dye, and which comprises aluminum oxide and water, and has a paste-like form. By using the electrolyte composition ... 08/25/05 - 20050183769 - Method of producing substrate for dye-sensitized solar cell and dye-sensitized solar cell The main object of the invention is to provide a method capable of producing a substrate for a dye-sensitized solar cell in high yield and a method of producing a dye-sensitized solar cell with such a substrate. In order to achieve the object, there is provided, according to the invention, ... 08/25/05 - 20050183768 - Photovoltaic thin-film cell produced from metallic blend using high-temperature printing The metallic components of a IB-IIIA-VIA photovoltaic cell active layer may be directly coated onto a substrate by using relatively low melting point (e.g., less than about 500° C.) metals such as indium and gallium. Specifically, CI(G)S thin-film solar cells may be fabricated by blending molten group IIIA metals with ... 08/25/05 - 20050183767 - Solution-based fabrication of photovoltaic cell An ink for forming CIGS photovoltaic cell active layers is disclosed along with methods for making the ink, methods for making the active layers and a solar cell made with the active layer. The ink contains a mixture of nanoparticles of elements of groups IB, IIIA and (optionally) VIA. The ... 08/04/05 - 20050166960 - Photoelectrochemical cell A particulate structure containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved electron-transferring property, a semiconductor electrode for a photoelectrochemical cell containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved electron-transferring property, an electrolytic solution for a photoelectrochemical cell containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved oxidation-reduction property, a reduction electrode for a photoelectrochemical ... 08/04/05 - 20050166959 - Dye-sensitized solar cell and method of manufacturing the same The invention provides a dye-sensitized solar cell with an improved electrode structure and enhanced energy efficiency, and a method of manufacturing same. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a light-transmission first electrode with a first surface, and a second electrode with a second surface facing the first surface of the first ... 08/04/05 - 20050166958 - Dye-sensitized solar cell having enlarged wavelength range for light absorption and method of fabricating same A dye-sensitized solar cell with an enlarged effective wavelength range for light energy absorption and enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency, and a method of fabricating such a solar cell are disclosed. The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a first electrode comprising a light transmission material, and a second electrode facing the first ... 08/04/05 - 20050166957 - Photoelectric conversion device A photoelectric transducer having a relatively simple structure and capable of reducing the loss of light energy of incident light and conductor loss due to electrical resistance. A photoelectric transducer 16A includes a conductive layer 2; a electrolytic layer 3 that is in contact with the conductive layer 2; a ... 07/14/05 - 20050150545 - Dye-sensitized solar cell and fabrication method thereof Disclosed is a dye-sensitized solar cell with enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a first electrode of a light transmission material, a second electrode facing the first electrode, and a dye-absorbed porous layer formed on the first electrode. An electrolyte is injected between the first and the ... 07/14/05 - 20050150544 - Dye-sensitized solar cell The present invention provides a dye-sensitized solar cell including: a transparent electrode; a counter electrode; a porous semiconductor layer having a dye sensitizer adsorbed therein; and a carrier transport layer containing an electrolytic solution therein, the porous semiconductor layer and the carrier transport layer being located between the transparent electrode ... 06/30/05 - 20050139257 - Photosensitizing transition metal complex containing quaterpyridine and photovoltaic cell with the metal complex A photosensitizer complex of formula (I) MLX2 in which M is a transition metal selected from ruthenium, osmium, iron, rhenium and technetium; each X is a co-ligand independently selected from NCS−, Cl−, Br−, I−, CN−, H2O; pyridine unsubstituted or substituted by at least one group selected from vinyl, primary, secondary ... 06/23/05 - 20050133087 - Semiconductor-nanocrystal/conjugated polymer thin films The invention described herein provides for thin films and methods of making comprising inorganic semiconductor-nanocrystals dispersed in semiconducting-polymers in high loading amounts. The invention also describes photovoltaic devices incorporating the thin films ... 06/16/05 - 20050126629 - Solar cell A solar cell and photovoltaic power generation apparatus including a transparent electrically conductive film, a semiconductor provided on the transparent electrically conductive film, a conductive film opposing the semiconductor, and an electrolyte solution filled between the semiconductor and the conductive film. Metal ions, such as silver ions, may be dissolved ... 06/16/05 - 20050126628 - Nanostructure and nanocomposite based compositions and photovoltaic devices Nanocomposite photovoltaic devices are provided that generally include semiconductor nanocrystals as at least a portion of a photoactive layer. Photovoltaic devices and other layered devices that comprise core-shell nanostructures and/or two populations of nanostructures, where the nanostructures are not necessarily part of a nanocomposite, are also provided, as are devices ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |