Abstract
Solar energy is one of the most appealing clean energies to replace fossil fuel. However, the low power output is the bottleneck that hinders the effective usage of solar energy. Herein, we propose quasi-solid-state solar rechargeable capacitors for solar energy multiplication effect and effective application based on Janus modified electrode. The power output of solar energy could be magnified by an integrated unit, which consists of the hydrogel electrolyte, asymmetrically lyophilic/lyophobic Janus joint electrode, and efficient perovskite solar cells. Benefiting from the unique Janus structure, the quasi-solid-state device is capable of achieving outstanding solar energy conversion, storage and utilization with large power output of 500 mW cm−2, which is about 50 times higher than that of conventional solar cells.
摘要
太阳能是最有希望取代化石能源的清洁可再生能源. 然而, 太阳辐射的功率密度偏低, 限制了太阳能的高效利用. 本文提出了一种基于Janus修饰电极的集成式准固态光充电容器, 以实现太阳能的倍增效应和高效利用. 利用这种集成的一体化结构单元, 可实现太阳能功率密度的调节和放大. 该结构单元由水凝胶电解液、 不对称亲水/疏水Janus修饰的共享电极以及高效的钙钛矿太阳能电池共同集成. 得益于特殊的Janus结构, 该准固态器件可以实现太阳能的高效转换、 储存和利用. 同时, 构建的器件功率密度可高达500 mW cm−2, 比普通太阳能电池输出功率高出约50倍. 此外, 这种策略简单易行, 可方便拓展到其他光储能体系中, 以实现太阳能的高效利用.
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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21875123 and 21421001).
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Author contributions Chen P, and Gao XP conceived the idea. Chen P carried out the preparation and electrochemical tests of the devices. Chen P and Gao XP co-wrote the paper. All the authors contributed to the general discussion.
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Peng Chen is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University. He received his BSc degree in 2015 from the College of Chemistry, Nankai University of China. His general research interests are in the area of perovskite solar cells and novel solar energy storage systems like solar rechargeable batteries.
Xue-Ping Gao is a professor in the Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, Nankai University. He received his doctorate degree at the Department of Chemistry from Nankai University in 1995. He worked as a visiting research fellow at Kogakuin University in Japan from 1997 to 1999. Currently, his main research focuses on energy storage materials for power sources, including Li-ion batteries, Li-S battery and solar rechargeable battery.
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Chen, P., Li, TT., Li, GR. et al. Quasi-solid-state solar rechargeable capacitors based on in-situ Janus modified electrode for solar energy multiplication effect. Sci. China Mater. 63, 1693–1702 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-020-1323-6
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