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1. POLYMER-BASED
SOLAR CELLS:

2. WHAT POLYMER-BASED MEANS
• thin film polymer to
change energy from the
sun to electric current
• Materials
– Donates electrons
– Accepts electrons
• Two possible processes
– Photosynthesis approach
– Full organic approach
• Photosynthesis
– Highly porous
film
– Electrolytes
Full-Organic
– Electron
acceptor and
an electron
donor

3. THIN FILM (pros-cons)
• Problems
– Present problem
with high
temperatures
• Highlights
– Less costly than
present options
– Can make any size
needed
– Can change the shape
and color
– Light weight

4. USAGE EXAMPLES
• Cell phones
– Recharge less often
• Houses
– Less costly electricity(supplement)
• Portable radios and laptops