Use of Sol-Gel Thin Films In Solar Energy Applications

R. B. Pettit; C. J. Brinker

doi:10.1117/12.966314

2 December 1985 Use of Sol-Gel Thin Films In Solar Energy Applications

R. B. Pettit, C. J. Brinker

Proceedings Volume 0562, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion IV; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.966314
Event: 29th Annual Technical Symposium, 1985, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The sol-gel process uses metal alkoxides of network forming cations, such as Si, B, or Al, in alcohol/water solutions to form glass-like, polymeric networks in liquid solution. Thin films are formed by depositing the solution on a substrate by spinning, dipping or spraying. When the film is then heated to moderate temperatures (400-500°C), dense glass films or stable porous films are obtained.

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R. B. Pettit and C. J. Brinker "Use of Sol-Gel Thin Films In Solar Energy Applications", Proc. SPIE 0562, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion IV, (2 December 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.966314

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