Certification Grade Quantum Dot Luminescent Solar Concentrator Glazing with Optical Wireless Communication Capability for Connected Sustainable Architecture

Year: 2024

Authors: Meinardi F., Bruni F., Castellan C., Meucci M., Umair AM., La Rosa M., Catani J., Brovelli S.

Autors Affiliation: Univ Milano Bicocca, Dipartimento Sci Materiali, Via R Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; Glass Power SpA, R&D Div, Via Fortunato Zeni 8, I-38068 Rovereto, TN, Italy; Ist Nazl Ott CNR CNR INO, Via Nello Carrara 1, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; European Lab NonLinear Spect LENS, Via Nello Carrara 1, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy.

Abstract: Energy sustainability and interconnectivity are the two main pillars on which cutting-edge architecture is based and require the realization of energy and intelligent devices that can be fully integrated into buildings, capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements and operating in real-world conditions. Luminescent solar concentrators, particularly those based on near-infrared emitting reabsorption-free quantum dots, are considered good candidates for the realization of semi-transparent photovoltaic glazing, but despite important advances in optical property engineering strategies, studies of finished devices suitable for real-world operation are still lacking. In this paper, the first example of a fully assembled quantum dot luminescent solar concentrator-based photovoltaic glazing is demonstrated that meets all international standards for photovoltaic and building elements. It is also shown that these devices are capable of functioning as efficient Visible Light Communication (VLC) receivers even under full sunlight, thus combining energy and wireless connectivity functions in a realistic solution for smart, sustainable buildings. The first example of a fully assembled quantum dot luminescent solar concentrator-based photovoltaic glazing that meets all international photovoltaic and building element standards is demonstrated. These devices also function as efficient visible light communication receivers in full sunlight, combining energy and wireless connectivity functions for smart, sustainable buildings. image

Journal/Review: ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS

Volume: 14 (16)      Pages from:   to:

More Information: This work was funded by the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder programme, project 101098649 – UNICORN and by the Italian Ministry of Research PRIN programme, project IRONSIDE (2022RHCPFF). We also acknowledge financial support from CNR progetti ’Fluoc om’ and from European Union, Next Generation EU ’Integrated Infrastructure Initiative in Photonic and Quantum Sciences (I-PHOQS,IR0000016, ID D2B8D520)
KeyWords: building integrated photovoltaics; colloidal quantum dots; luminescent solar concentrators; photovoltaic glazing; visible light communication
DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202304006

Citations: 9
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