Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Photovoltaic Device and Method for Making

摘要

A novel photovoltaic device including a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material that is capable of converting solar energy to electrical energy and method for making. The device may optionally include a conductive container for holding the PDLC material. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is directed to a self assembled PDLC material, a holographically synthesized PDLC material or a block co-polymer dispersed liquid crystal material. It is envisioned that the invention may be used a power source for any device, system or application. In particular, the invention may be used for any application involving the conversion of solar energy to electrical energy.

主权项

1. A photovoltaic device comprising:
a polymer dispersed liquid crystal material comprising:
a conductive polymer;conductive elements dispersed on said conductive polymer; andconductive elements dispersed on a surface of said conductive polymer and within said conductive polymer in a manner whereby said polymer dispersed liquid crystal material comprise at least a central region which does not contain said conductive elements.light absorbing liquid crystals dispersed in said conductive polymer, wherein said polymer dispersed liquid crystal material is capable of generating electrical energy when exposed to radiation; and at least one electric lead operatively associated with at least one of said conductive elements of said polymer dispersed liquid crystal material for conducting generated electrical energy.