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Project Code [2007-S-ET-8]
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Project title
Organic Photovoltaic Materials - Identification Simulation and Characterisation for Environmentally Safe Systems.
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)
Lead Applicant
Joseph O'Mahony
Project Abstract
The project will provide 24 months postgraduate training in the area of nanotechnology for environmental applications. The project will establish a suitable list of environmentally friendly candidate molecular systems for the production of solar electricity that have the capability to be mass produced using low cost and environmentally safe technologies. Model simulations will be developed and employed to identify a target system for manufacture based on the principles of best practice for the environment. A prototype device will be developed and its characteristics determined. Methods to improve device efficiency will be suggested. The project will produce three peer reviewed publications.
Grant Approved
�40,000.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
11/02/2010