Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film reinforced with transparent zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles to enhance the durability of solar cells

Authors

  • Mansoor Shafiq Durrani Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Abdullah Khan Durrani Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Syed Nadir Hussain Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Hafiz Muhammad Anwar Asghar Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Bilal Haider Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • Waqas Aleem DTU Offshore-Danish Offshore Technology Center, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54693/piche.05225

Abstract

Solar cells must be more efficient, durable, and long-lasting. In the present work a new approach to improve the EVA films commonly used in solar cells, with transparent Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles is reported. EVA films were surface modified with transparent Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles using different techniques: ATR-FTIR, TG, DSC, visual degradation comparison, degradation upon exposure to UVB radiation and thermal stability. This meant the EVA films filled with ZrO2 nanoparticles showed more thermal stability, lesser yellowing, and fewer cracks compared to conventional EVA films. It suggests that reinforcing EVA films by ZrO2 nanoparticles imparts durability and long life in solar cells.

Published

2025-02-17

How to Cite

Shafiq Durrani, M., Abdullah Khan Durrani, Syed Nadir Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Anwar Asghar, Bilal Haider, & Waqas Aleem. (2025). Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film reinforced with transparent zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles to enhance the durability of solar cells. Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 52(2). https://doi.org/10.54693/piche.05225

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 2 (2024): Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Section

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