The main idea of Plasmon-Harvest is to enhance the solar energy harvesting of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) devices using noble metals (Au & Ag) nanoparticles (NPs), which support localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR).

Objectives

• Development and optimization of NPs (plasmonic NPs) for solar energy applications
• Development of a universal methodology for plasmonic nanocomposite thin films and design architectures that will lead to novel OPV devices
• Fabrication of OPV devices with enhanced efficiency and performance, and
• Investigation of fundamental phenomena & mechanisms to tailor NPs, nanocomposite and device performance.

Benefits

• Expanded Scientific Horizons: a general approach and methodology for the development, function and coordination of the physical properties of plasmon OPVs.
• Academic Horizons: New knowledge to be gained within the Plasmon - Harvest will provide the training material for pre-and post-graduate courses.