The development of nanoparticle-doped redox active hole transport materials for next-generation solar cell cathodes

Koivisto Materials Consulting Inc (KMC) is a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit company that seeks to commercialize a low-cost optically transparent photovoltaic windows and coatings. KMCs proprietary technology is based on a modified dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) architecture and novel bio-inspired dyes. The two major advantages for DSSC devices are their optical transparency and ability to operate more effectively in diffuse light conditions (cloudy days, indirect sunlight, etc.); making them amenable for urban landscapes and all interior surfaces. Specifically this project looks to incorporate nanotechnology into polymeric materials to make thinner and more efficient solar cells.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert (Rob) Gossage

Student:

Judith Castillo

Partner:

Koivisto Materials Consulting Inc

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Ryerson University