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105 articles for “Photovoltaic cell”
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Prototype Model Development and Design Analysis of A Solar Tricycle for Physically Challenged People in India
Abstract: Society is greatly concerned about the mobility of individuals with physical disabilities. The scarcity of energy resources and the issue of pollution are currently the primary concerns. These issues can be resolved by employing alternative energy sources such as solar power. This paper presents an overview of the existing solar tricycles designed for those with disabilities. It also improves a handicapped-friendly solar-powered tricycle. The goal is to reduce handicapped people's …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–56 Read article
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Integration of Nanotechnology in Electric Vehical Technology: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The integration of nanotechnology in electric vehicles (EVs) heralds significant advancements in energy storage, efficiency, and overall vehicle performance. This paper explores the current state and future potential of nanotechnology applications in EVs, focusing on battery technology, lightweight materials, and energy conversion systems. In battery technology, nanostructured anodes and cathodes, such as silicon nanowires and lithium iron phosphate nanoparticles, enhance energy density and charging rates. Solid-state electrolytes with nanocomposite materials …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Deposition Techniques for Functional Thin Films
Abstract: Thin films have become a critical element in the design and development of advanced functional materials because of their remarkable versatility, high efficiency, and ability to be easily integrated into a wide variety of devices. These films are used in a broad range of industries, from electronics to energy, owing to their ability to improve the performance of components by providing tailored electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. The deposition of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Harnessing Sustainable Technologies: Advancing Renewable Energy for Climate Change Mitigation
Abstract: Climate change poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, economies, and human livelihoods, necessitating urgent action to transition toward sustainable technologies. Renewable energy systems have emerged as a cornerstone of this effort, offering clean, efficient, and scalable alternatives to fossil fuels. This paper explores the critical role of sustainable technologies in mitigating climate change, focusing on advancements in solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass energy systems. Key innovations, such as high-efficiency …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Factors to Increase the Efficiency of Solar Panel: A Review
Abstract: Abstract This paper represents a review on the factors which affect the efficiency of solar panels as a challenge for the modern technology. The limitations of fossil resources and enormous increasing demand for energy have directed our ways to focus our minds towards solar energy, as it is freely available ample source of sunlight to us which can be effectively used for converting it into electricity and enlighten those areas …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Solar Charge Controllers and their Implementation
Abstract: AbstractSolar energy is the incident energy from the Sun. The main components of this energy are incident light energy and the heat contained in it. The extraction of solar energy may be active or passive. Due to abundance and availability, solar energy is the most attractive alternate in available renewable resources. In the 21st century solar energy is expected to become increasingly attractive as a renewable energy source because of …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Monocrystalline Silicon Growth using the Process of Vibroturbulization
Abstract: Solar panels are powered by photovoltaic cells that capture solar energy and convert it into electrical current. Solar cells are a solar panel made from homogeneous single-crystal silicon. The cultivation of single-crystal silicon is carried out by the Czochralski method, in which, when a crystalline seed is injected onto the surface of a silicon melt, the atoms of which, when in contact with the seed, lose energy in the form …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Improvement of Voltage Profile and Loss Reduction using Optimized Soft Computing Based Capacitor Placement Methodology
Abstract: Significant exploration has been done on the arrangement of ideal capacitor arranging in the appropriation frameworks for the assignments of power factor adjustment, voltage profile improvement and misfortune decrease. Particularly, mechanical plant with variable load conditions has huge inductive loads and its power factor is exceptionally poor. These ventures advantage most capacitor banks. This bank gives improved power factor, expanded voltage level on the load and lessen the electric service …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Accumulation of Energy from Roads
Abstract: The technique of extracting energy through foreign factors is associated with energy harvesting (also termed as power harvesting, energy scavenging, or ambient power). These external sources can be characterised as solar radiation, energetic particles, hydroelectricity, salinity gradient, and change in momentum, often known as ambient energy caught, and preserved using smart materials as transducers, wireless autonomous devices, like those used in wearable electronics and wireless sensor networks. These minerals are …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Design and Analysis of a DC to DC Boost Converter Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract: Renewable energy source are evolved from natural sources. Photovoltaic cell (PV cell) is commonly used as renewable energy source. A derived DC-DC boost converter is suggested for reliable renewable energy sources. A DC to DC boost converter topology is discussed in this paper for renewable energy sources. The merits of this methodology are reduced EME (Electromagnetic emission), low input current ripple and fast transient response. In suggested topology, an auxiliary …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Effect of the Annealing Temperature on CdS Nanoparticles Synthesized by Chemical Precipitation Technique and also Characterized for its Potential Technological Applications
Abstract: Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) nano particles are synthesized by chemical precipitation method. Cadmium Chloride and Thiourea are used as the precursor materials. Ammonia water & distilled water are used as solvent. The samples are annealed at 100°C, 300°C and 500°C for 1 hour. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy–dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) are used to study the morphologies, distribution, and crystallinity of the CdS nanoparticles and to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Semiconducting Materials for Emerging Electronics and Technological Applications
Abstract: Semiconducting materials are important for emerging electronic and photovoltaic technologies because their structural, optical and electrical properties can be tailored for specific device applications. In this study, a TiO₂-based composite photoanode is considered as a polymer-assisted semiconducting thin-film system in which inorganic TiO₂ nanoparticles are processed with organic film-forming components to produce a porous layer for dye-sensitised solar cell application. Nanocrystalline TiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesised from titanium isopropoxide using a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Thin Film Gum Arabic Doping byPotassium BromideSolar Cells
Abstract: Three solar cell were made using Gum Arabic treated with potassium bromide with three types of dyes (Saffron dye, Henna dye and Blue 8GX dye) by using Spin Coating. Powder of gum Arabic and amount of potassium bromide was made by heated in temperature 100OC firstly, and using USB 2000 spectrometer device to calculated optical energy band gap of Gum Arabic before and after doping It was found to be …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Dual Junction Solar Cell Devices utilizing Subcells of In0.51Ga0.49P and GaAs to Study Key Solar Cell Parameters via TCAD based Simulation
Abstract: In the present work, a multi-junction solar cell was designed to obtain better performance over single-junction solar cells. The proposed structure is composed of different layers of diverse semiconductor materials stacked on each other. Here, an In0.51Ga0.49P/GaAs double-junction solar cell was outlined as having a distinctive composite material (GaAs) as the tunneling junction. To optimize the solar cell's effectiveness, In0.47Ga0.15Al0.37P was used in the window layer and the back-surface field …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 829–837 Read article
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FUEL CELL-PV HYBRID SYSTEM FOR EVs
Abstract: This paper studies and analyzes a hybrid system consisting of a fuel cell unit and flexible photovoltaic panels to power electric vehicles. Hydrogen in a storage tank powers the fuel cell; the tank recharges by an onboard electrolyzer connected to the photovoltaic panels. Fuel cell unit operates in a closed loop to enhance efficiency and to avoid water waste and oxygen pollution with ambient gasses. A distilled water tank, connected …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sol–Gel Synthesized Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Solar cells are a promising renewable energy source, converting solar energy into electrical power. The performance and efficiency of solar cells can be enhanced by incorporating multiferroic materials, which have the potential to improve energy conversion. Bismuth ferrite (BFO) is one such material that has attracted attention for photovoltaic applications due to its bandgap energy, which ranges from 2 eV to 2.7 eV. However, its practical efficiency is currently low …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Challenges and Opportunities in Non-conventional Energy Resources
Abstract: To meet the future energy demands and to give quality and pollution free supply to the growing and today’s environment conscious population, the present world attention is to go in for natural, clean and renewable energy resources. These renewable or non-conventional energy resources are: solar energy, wind energy, water energy, geothermal energy, biogas energy, nuclear energy, etc. These energy resources have many developments.Keywords: Fourth generation solar cell (4G solar cell), …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Properties of ZnO Thin Film deposited on Flexible Substrate using RF Sputtering
Abstract: Semiconductor materials demand is increased in recent years, due to new emerging technologies. There is need to find the alternate for silicon in electronics industry, as silicon is brittle in nature and has low efficiency, which makes it unsuitable for transparent and flexible device. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is emerging as popular choice of researchers due to its wide range of properties, abundancy and non-toxicity. This work explores the properties of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Integrated Maximum Power Point Tracking and Harmonic Reduction in a Grid Interactive Solar PV Inverter
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A solar photovoltaic (PV) cell exhibits a non-linear i-v characteristic and its maximum power point (MPP) varies with solar insolation and temperature. A dc-to-dc converter is generally employed along with inverter circuit to operate the solar PV system at maximum power point. This adds to the cost, which increases significantly with the size of the system. Moreover, grid-tie inverter employing thyristors has …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 7–15 Read article