Coatings for Energy Conversion and Related Processes

Solar and Ambient Light Energy Conversion

• Thin-film and thin wafer as well as perovskite silicon tandem photovoltaics for space and terrestrial applications
• Organic flexible photovoltaics (OPV)
• Semi-transparent photovoltaics
• Coatings for improved performance

Energy Harvesting

• RF harvesting
• Piezoelectrics
• Kinetic harvesting through body
  movement

Energy Storage

• Thin flexible batteries
• Flow batteries
• Powder surface treatment (PVD, CVD, ALD) for Li-ion, Na, solid-state batteries (or other types)
• Super capacitors
• Coatings for improved stability, Graphene, and carbon nanotubes
• Protective coatings, e.g., for the prevention of hydrogen embrittlement
  

Efficient Functional Coatings

• Radiative cooling
• Hydrophobic and hydrophilic
• Self-cleaning catalytic coatings

Other traditional subjects will be considered including:

• Smart windows
• Selective radiators
• Fuel cells and electrolyzers (low temperature, high temperature, advanced types)
• Large-scale energy conversion and storage