Aim
The aim of this project is to develop emerging additive manufacturing techniques, such as ink-jet printing, that could create low cost, flexible, thin film perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The project will also focus on the thermal management of PSCs by incorporating nanomaterial coatings to enhance radiative cooling effects of the cell.
Background
Perovskites are a group of photovoltaic (PV) materials that have seen a rapid rise in efficiency over the last ten years. The latest record of maximum efficiency can reach 25.5%, approaching the top values achieved by the market leading silicon solar cells. With their high efficiencies and suitability for low-cost manufacturing methods, perovskites have shown great promise for sustainable solar cell production.
The ideal operating temperature of a solar cell is typically around 25°C. However, when the cell is placed outside and exposed to sunlight, the cell temperature will quickly rise. It is imperative that solar cells are kept cool when in operation. An increase in temperature decreases the cells electrical efficiency, specifically for the promising perovskite solar cells. Therefore, the PhD student in this program is expected to develop a model for heat transfer analysis of the perovskite cells. Moreover, the PhD candidate will investigate ways to reduce temperature of solar cells during their operation via innovative solutions, such as radiative cooling.
This project is part of a 4 year Dual PhD degree programme between the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan and the University of Liverpool in England. As Part of the NTHU-UoL Dual PhD Award students are in the unique position of being able to gain 2 PhD awards at the end of their degree from two internationally recognised world leading Universities. As well as benefiting from a rich cultural experience, the participated student can draw on large scale national facilities of both countries and create a worldwide network of contacts across 2 continents.
For academic enquires, please contact Dr. Amanda Hughes [Email Address Removed] & Dr. Yu-Bin Chen [Email Address Removed]
For enquires on the application process or to find out more about the Dual programme please contact [Email Address Removed]
To apply for this opportunity, please visit: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/ When applying please ensure you Quote the supervisor & project title you wish to apply for and note ‘NTHU-UoL Dual Scholarship’ when asked for details of how plan to finance your studies.
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