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Advances in Smart Photovoltaic Textiles
Iftikhar Ali1, Md Rashedul Islam1, Junyi Yin2
1Centre for Print Research (CFPR), The University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
ACS Nano
|January 23, 2024
Summary
Energy harvesting textiles, specifically textile-based solar cells (SCs), offer a sustainable power solution for wearable electronics. This review explores their mechanisms, fabrication, and performance, focusing on smart applications to overcome commercialization challenges.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Harvesting
- Textile Engineering
Background:
- Wearable electronics require sustainable and integrated power sources.
- Energy harvesting textiles offer a lightweight and flexible solution.
- Textile-based solar cells (SCs) are a key technology in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review photovoltaic textiles for wearable electronics.
- To explore working mechanisms, fabrication strategies, and performance.
- To identify challenges and opportunities for commercialization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of photovoltaic textile research.
- Analysis of fabrication techniques and materials.
- Evaluation of electrochemical performance data.
Main Results:
- Detailed overview of diverse photovoltaic textile types and their mechanisms.
- Analysis of recent advancements in fabrication and performance.
- Emphasis on smart photovoltaic textiles for wearable applications.
Conclusions:
- Photovoltaic textiles show significant promise for powering wearable devices.
- Further research is needed to address limitations and facilitate industrial adoption.
- Smart textile photovoltaics are crucial for future wearable electronic integration.
