RESEARCH PROGRESS OF ANTI-REFLECTION AND SELF-CLEANING THIN FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

Chen Gao; Zheng Damin; Tong Zhuo; Zhu Aolin; Wang Jun; Tong Haixia

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1257

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (11) : 339-349. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1257

RESEARCH PROGRESS OF ANTI-REFLECTION AND SELF-CLEANING THIN FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

Chen Gao¹, Zheng Damin², Tong Zhuo¹, Zhu Aolin¹, Wang Jun¹, Tong Haixia¹

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This paper introduces the principle and application of anti-reflection and self-cleaning thin films. By adjusting the refractive index, thickness and number of layers the thin films, the light reflection loss can be effectively reduced, and the transmittance can be enhanced, so as to improve the power conversion efficiency. The advantages and disadvantages of single-layer, double-layer and multilayer anti-reflection thin films are also discussed. By adding the function of self-cleaning on the basis of anti-reaction coatings, as well as surface modification and decorating photocatalytic materials, the hydrophilic or hydrophobic functionalization can be achieved. Finally, the future development prospect of anti-reflective self-cleaning thin films is discussed.

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photovoltaic modules / thin films / antireflection coatings / self-cleaning / transmittance / hydrophobicity

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Chen Gao, Zheng Damin, Tong Zhuo, Zhu Aolin, Wang Jun, Tong Haixia. RESEARCH PROGRESS OF ANTI-REFLECTION AND SELF-CLEANING THIN FILMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2025, 46(11): 339-349 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1257

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