A team of researchers from IIT Bhilai has developed a cost-effective self-healing polymeric coating for solar cells. This formulation heals the cracks on cells within a short time span of 5 minutes. The team, led by Dr. Sahib Banerjee from the Department of Chemistry, will further evaluate the coating’s potential for aerospace applications.
The research is being supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), and IIT Bhilai. The findings have also been published in the European Polymer Journal.
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Dr. Banerjee explains that solar cells utilize sunlight to generate electricity without the need for fuel or emitting harmful substances. As renewable energy sources, they play a vital role in addressing climate change by decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels. Solar energy, being abundant and sustainable, offers a promising solution to meet the growing energy needs.
Nonetheless, solar cells can suffer damage in hot and humid environments and develop cracks. Against this issue, a self-healing coating material shows promise in treating cracks and preventing system failures.
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Resource: The Times of India
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