Innovative Research on Organic Solar Cells for Space Applications
A team from Nazarbayev University has published a study titled “Organic Solar Cells for Space Applications: The Crucial Role of Active Layer Thickness”.
This research, led by Professor Viktor Brus and his team at Nazarbayev University’s Department of Physics: PhD student Gulnur Akhtanova, postdoctoral researchers Hryhorii P. Parkhomenko and Andrii I. Mostovyi, collaborator Nora Schopp, and undergraduate student Nurzhan Asanov—in collaboration with Assistant Professor Marat Kaikanov, investigates the critical role of active layer thickness in the performance of organic solar cells tailored for space applications.
“The study investigates how variations in the active layer thickness influence the efficiency and stability of organic solar cells under the harsh conditions of space. By optimizing the active layer thickness, the researchers aim to enhance the power conversion efficiency and longevity of these solar cells, making them more viable for long-term space missions” – shares the research team.
The findings of this study have significant implications for the future of space exploration, offering insights into the design of more efficient and durable solar cells that can withstand the challenging environment of space. This article also appears in the ‘Hot Topic: Solar Cells’ section of Wiley’s publications. The result has been published in the prestigious journal Advanced Optical Materials.
