IMPROVing the performance of Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) films used for photovoltaic cells and optoelectronics
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Project idea information
Priority
Better connected and energy responsible Danube region - Improve energy security and energy efficiency
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)University of Suceava, Romania
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)The main focus is to improve knowledge based processing methods and predict the optimum nanostructure of transparent conductive oxides combining different kind of nanoparticles to tailor interphases, dispersions and interactions that have determining effect on the thermo-mechanical and physical properties in order to reach higher performances.
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)The objective of this research project is identification of new transparent conductive oxide (TCO) materials and factors that optimize the properties of TCO layers through an optimized fabrication process.
Main results and core outputs
The results of the this project proposal are expected to cover the gaps that exist in Europe in terms of novel and indium free TCOs flexible films as well as in terms of Europe dragging behind United States in the commercialization of these materials.
Main foreseen activities
Identification of new transparent conductive oxide (TCO) materials and factors that optimize the properties of TCO layers through an optimized fabrication process.
Innovative character of the project idea
Research stimulation into new TCO materials composed of more abundant elements, as well as efforts toward the reduction of In use and recycling of it. Although ZnO, SnO2 and many kinds of multicomponent materials are promising alternatives to ITO; it is still necessary to explore new TCO materials to widen the application fields of TCOs.
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)800000.00 EUR
Estimated duration
(in months)36 months
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Partners involved at this stage
ERDF Partners
Romania
IPA Partners
NA
Associated Strategic Partners
NA
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Partners requested
ERDF Partners
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany - Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria-, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia
IPA Partners
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine - four provinces: Chernivetska Oblast, Ivano-Frankiviska Oblast, Zakarpatska Oblast and Odessa Oblast
Associated Strategic Partners
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine - four provinces: Chernivetska Oblast, Ivano-Frankiviska Oblast, Zakarpatska Oblast and Odessa Oblast
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Contact Person
Name
Nicolae Solomon, Professor Dr. Eng.
Address
Universitatii no.13
Country
Romania
Telephone number
E-mail address
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