Making Conductive Glass for Photovoltaic Cell | Tin (II) Chloride Method

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of creating conductive, transparent glass for photovoltaic cells, specifically through applying a layer of SnO2. While a method involving heating Tin (II) Chloride is mentioned, concerns about the safety of vaporizing tin are raised. Participants explore alternative options, including purchasing conductive glass, with Low E glass being suggested due to its affordability and availability, though its UV and IR transmissivity may pose issues for solar cell efficiency. The conversation also touches on the use of TiO2 and the importance of the coating's properties for effective solar energy conversion. Ultimately, the search for suitable materials and methods continues, with some participants successfully obtaining sample glass for experimentation.
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Thank you so much, for answering my question. Have you ever used transparent conductive glass before? :smile:
 
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Yeah, I use FTO just about everyday, and occasionally use ITO. The advantage to ITO is that it can be deposited on Temp-sensitive things, like plastic, or rather I believe this is so b/c I've never seen FTO on plastic. SnO2 is transparent in all it's mildly doped forms as deposited on glasses and plastics that I've used. I say "transparent", but in actuallity there is an internal reflection and index of refraction scattering that leads to ~4% loss of light, depending on the wavelength.
 
  • #33
Hi,
That's good to know... I would like to buy FTO coated glass... but it is kind of hard to find vendors... although I found out that I can buy it from Pilkington and AFG can you tell me your source?
Thank you very much
 
  • #34
Hello everyone,

dyesol sales conductive glass they have 10ohm square meter and 8ohm square meter.
I think this are good conductive glasses with attractive price.

have a look at https://secure.dyesol.com/index.php?template=TestCell
 
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