Broadband and omnidirectional, nearly zero reflective photovoltaic glass

Authors

Li-Qiang Liu, Shandong Jianzhu University
Xiao-Lin Wang, University of WollongongFollow
Min Jing, Shandong Jianzhu University
Shu-Guo Zhang, Shandong Jianzhu University
Guo-Ying Zhang, Shandong Jianzhu University
S X. Dou, University of WollongongFollow
Gang Wang, Shandong Jinjing Glass Corporation

RIS ID

73718

Publication Details

Liu, L., Wang, X., Jing, M., Zhang, S., Zhang, G., Dou, S. & Wang, G. (2012). Broadband and omnidirectional, nearly zero reflective photovoltaic glass. Advanced Materials, 24 (47), 6318-6322.

Abstract

A novel two-step etching approach is used to modify the surface layer of photovoltaic glasses, leading to a porous surface layer with a graded refractive index, and nearly 100% transmittance over a broad range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet to near infrared.