Chemistry Outreach: Sunlight to electricity
Description
Visible light from the sun can be converted directly to electricity by the use of solar cells. In this activity students make their own dye sensitised solar cells, measuring the current produced and use them to power a calculator.
Type of Activity
:
group work
Audience
:
Teacher
Age Group
:
14 to 18 years
Subjects
:
Equipment, apparatus & instrumentsStandard laboratory proceduresScientific & technological developmentsInfluences on decision makingIndustrial applicationsEveryday life applications: colour - paints, pigments and dyesSustainabilityGreen chemistryLaboratory skills developmentUsing standard techniquesFollowing standard proceduresCross-curricular linksElectrical conductance in solidsSemiconductors & superconductorsOther solidsReactions involving electron transferRedoxPhotochemistry
