Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

P-N junction01:11

P-N junction

545
A p-n junction is formed when p-type and n-type semiconductor materials are joined together. At the interface of the p-n junction, holes from the p-side and electrons from the n-side begin to diffuse into the opposite sides due to the concentration gradient. This diffusion of carriers leads to a region around the junction where there are no free charge carriers, known as the depletion region. The charge density within the depletion region for the n-side and p-side can be described by the...
545
PI Controller: Design01:24

PI Controller: Design

300
Proportional Integral (PI) controllers are a fundamental component in modern control systems, widely used to enhance performance and mitigate steady-state errors. They are particularly effective in applications such as automatic brightness adjustment on smartphones, where they excel at mitigating steady-state errors for step-function inputs. Unlike PD controllers, which require time-varying errors to function optimally, PI controllers leverage their integral component to address residual...
300

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Removal of Codispersible Residual Impurities from CuInS<sub>2</sub>/ZnS Quantum Dots for Window-Replaceable Luminescent Solar Concentrators.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2026
Same author

Author Correction: Physical frailty and MRI markers of structural brain integrity in the community-dwelling late middle-aged and old adults.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Identification and Functional Characterization of Anthocyanidin 3-O-Glucosyltransferases OsA3GT1 and OsA3GT2 in Black Rice.

Rice (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Physical frailty and MRI markers of structural brain integrity in the community-dwelling late middle-aged and old adults.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Design strategies for energy-harvesting photovoltaics in diverse environments.

iScience·2025
Same author

Alcohol consumption and cancer risk in South Korea and the UK: prospective cohort studies.

International journal of epidemiology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 12, 2025

Light Spot-Based Assay for Analysis of Drosophila Larval Phototaxis
07:16

Light Spot-Based Assay for Analysis of Drosophila Larval Phototaxis

Published on: September 27, 2019

6.3K

Lighting-environment-adjustable block-type 3D indoor PV for wireless sensor communication.

Yeon Hyang Sim1, Jung-Hyun Hwang2,3, Min Ju Yun1

  • 1Energy Conversion Research Center, Electrical Materials Research Division, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, 12, Jeongiui-Gil, Seongsan-Gu, Changwon, 51543, Korea.

Scientific Reports
|October 19, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

New 3D crystalline silicon solar cells offer improved power output in diverse lighting conditions. This advancement supports the growing demand for photovoltaics (PVs) in Internet of Things and edge computing applications.

More Related Videos

An Experimental Approach to Investigating Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Free-Ranging Animals: Implementation, Results, and Directions for Future Research
06:16

An Experimental Approach to Investigating Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Free-Ranging Animals: Implementation, Results, and Directions for Future Research

Published on: February 2, 2022

2.4K
Operation of Laboratory Photobioreactors with Online Growth Measurements and Customizable Light Regimes
05:21

Operation of Laboratory Photobioreactors with Online Growth Measurements and Customizable Light Regimes

Published on: October 28, 2021

2.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 12, 2025

Light Spot-Based Assay for Analysis of Drosophila Larval Phototaxis
07:16

Light Spot-Based Assay for Analysis of Drosophila Larval Phototaxis

Published on: September 27, 2019

6.3K
An Experimental Approach to Investigating Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Free-Ranging Animals: Implementation, Results, and Directions for Future Research
06:16

An Experimental Approach to Investigating Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Free-Ranging Animals: Implementation, Results, and Directions for Future Research

Published on: February 2, 2022

2.4K
Operation of Laboratory Photobioreactors with Online Growth Measurements and Customizable Light Regimes
05:21

Operation of Laboratory Photobioreactors with Online Growth Measurements and Customizable Light Regimes

Published on: October 28, 2021

2.2K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Semiconductor Physics

Background:

  • The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing necessitates a greater demand for photovoltaics (PVs).
  • Existing PV technologies face limitations in adapting to diverse and often suboptimal indoor lighting environments.
  • PV systems require adaptability to varying light conditions without compromising cell integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel three-dimensional (3D) structure for crystalline silicon solar cells.
  • To enhance power generation capabilities of PVs under omnidirectional and low-light conditions.
  • To enable PVs to function effectively in indoor environments for IoT and edge computing.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a block-type, three-dimensional (3D) structure integrated with a crystalline silicon solar cell array.
  • Application of a block-type method to modify PV morphology for improved light absorption.
  • Testing the performance of the 3D indoor PV under varying illuminance levels (532 lx and 1620 lx).

Main Results:

  • The developed 3D indoor PV demonstrated enhanced power output under omnidirectional light.
  • The block-type 3D structure allowed for morphological changes without damaging the solar cells.
  • Successful operation of a Bluetooth low-energy module was achieved with the 3D indoor PV at 532 lx (129.9 cm² area) and 1620 lx (32.48 cm² area).

Conclusions:

  • The block-type 3D structure is an effective approach for improving the performance of crystalline silicon solar cells in indoor lighting.
  • This technology addresses the need for adaptable PV solutions in the expanding IoT and edge computing sectors.
  • The 3D indoor PV design shows promise for powering low-energy electronic devices in diverse environments.