Crystalline silicon

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• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 13 May 2026

  Comparative Assessment of Polymers and Composites for Solar Panels: Fundamentals, Performance Metrics, Manufacturing, and Sustainability

  By Shashi Gandhar, S.B. Kumar, Diksha Chopade, Kusum Tharani, Prakhar Priyadarshi, Abhishek Gandhar

  Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive review of the main types of Photo Voltaic polymers and composites such as crystalline silicon (both mono- and poly-Si), thin-film tech (CdTe, CIGS, a-Si), perovskites, and organic/dye-sensitized cells and analyses the parameters such as efficiency, fill factor, open-circuit voltage, temperature response, and degradation. The analysis focusses on polymers and composites and manufacturing techniques like vapor deposition, roll-to-roll printing, and both solution and vapor techniques for …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 120–130 Read article →