View source for 18567514. THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL ALLOWING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME simplified abstract (KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION)

=THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL ALLOWING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION|KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION]]


[[Category:KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yongseok Jun of Seoul (KR)|Yongseok Jun of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Yongseok Jun of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Yoonmook Kang of Seoul (KR)|Yoonmook Kang of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Yoonmook Kang of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Chanyong Lee of Seoul (KR)|Chanyong Lee of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Chanyong Lee of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Seungkyu Kim of Seoul (KR)|Seungkyu Kim of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Seungkyu Kim of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jongwon Ko of Seoul (KR)|Jongwon Ko of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Jongwon Ko of Seoul (KR)]]

==THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL ALLOWING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18567514 titled 'THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL ALLOWING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The abstract of this patent application describes a thin-film solar cell that is transparent and includes multiple electrode layers on a glass substrate, as well as upper and lower end layers and a barrier layer.

* Thin-film solar cell with transparent properties
* Multiple electrode layers on a glass substrate
* Upper and lower end layers for structure
* Barrier layer for additional functionality
* Dry etching process used in fabrication

Potential Applications:
- Solar panels for buildings and vehicles
- Transparent electronic devices
- Greenhouse roofing for energy generation

Problems Solved:
- Lack of transparency in traditional solar cells
- Integration of solar technology into everyday objects
- Efficiency and durability of solar panels

Benefits:
- Increased versatility in solar panel applications
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal in transparent devices
- Improved energy efficiency and sustainability

Commercial Applications:
Title: Transparent Thin-Film Solar Cells for Innovative Energy Solutions
This technology can be used in architectural design, automotive industry, and consumer electronics to create energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing products.

Prior Art:
Prior research in transparent solar cells and thin-film technology can provide insights into the development of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research:
Ongoing research in transparent solar cell efficiency and durability can impact the commercial viability of this technology.

Questions about Thin-Film Solar Cells:
1. How does the transparency of these solar cells affect their efficiency compared to traditional opaque cells?
2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up production of transparent thin-film solar cells for mass adoption?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A thin-film solar cell allowing for transparency, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: multiple first electrode layers disposed on the top portion of a glass substrate so as to be spaced apart from each other on the glass substrate and have a predetermined pattern; a lower end layer disposed below the first electrode layers; an upper end layer disposed between the first electrode layers and the lower end layer, and formed on the top surface of the lower end layer through a dry etching process by using the first electrode layers as masks; and a barrier layer disposed in an area of the top surface of the lower end layer other than an area in which the upper end layer is formed.



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