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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

Start Date

11/02/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

11/02/2010