A semester presentation on Solar Coatings such as plastic photovoltaic cells and graphene cells. Quick discussion on these topics.

1. Solar Coatings in
Automotive
Shawn Orton
4/27/2014

2. Introduction
 Solar Coatings
◦ Plastic Cells
◦ Graphene Cells
◦ Colloidal Quantum Dots
 Renewable Energy
◦ Solar Energy Availability is 10,000 times
consumption.
◦ As little as 0.1% of land to power planet.
 Nanotechnology
◦ Basis for Future Possibilities in Energy

3. Plastic Solar Cells
 Infrared Energy Absorbtion
 Can Coat any Material
◦ Items include but not limited to:
 Clothing
 Housing
 Glass
 Automotive Bodies
 Among many other items.

4. Plastic Solar Cells Sprayed on
Glass

5. Colloidal Quantum Dots

6. Graphene Based Coatings
 Harder Than Diamonds
 Only One Atom Thick
 Color Changing Ability on Demand
 Ultra Lightweight
 Low Cost Production
 Graphite Based

7. Graphene Compound

8. Renewable Solar Energy Demand
 39% of California Plug In owners have
solar panels at home as of February 2012.
 Approx. 4,680 of total owners.
 Cost about $5.00 per watt.

10. Solar Utilizing Vehicles
 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Concept Car
 2010 Toyota Prius
 2007 Mitsubishi iMIEV Sport
 Tesla SuperCharger Stations

11. 2014 Ford C-Max Energi Concept
This concept utilizes conventional Silicon Solar Cells to slowly charge
the onboard battery pack. Inefficiency leads to a full day charge time
in order to drive a slim 21 miles on only battery.

12. 2010 Toyota Prius
The 2010
Toyota Prius
had an option
for a solar
powered
ventilation to
cool the cabin.

13. 2007 Mitsubishi iMIEV Sport
 This vehicle uses conventional silicon
based solar cells on the roof for recharge.

14. Tesla Supercharger Stations
Solar powered recharge station fuel by solar panels.

15. References
l
 http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/solarpoweredvehicles.html
 Berger, M. (2013, August 26). Solar paint paves the way for low-cost photovoltaics. Retrieved April 21,
2014, from http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=31922.php
 Burgmeister, J. (2008, October 1). Solar Paint on Steel Could Generate Renewable Energy Soon.
Retrieved April 21, 2014, from
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2008/10/solar-paint-on-steel- could-
generate-renewable-energy-soon-53714
 Edelstein, S. (2013, September 20). Spray-On Solar Cells Show Promise For Cheaper Sun Power.
Retrieved April 23, 2014, from http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1087077_spray-on-
solar- cells-show-promise-for- cheaper-sun-power
 Gray, R. (2013, May 3). Graphene paint could power homes of the future - Telegraph. Retrieved April 23,
2014, from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10033806/Graphene-paint-could-
power- homes-of-the-future.html
 Lovgren, S. (2005, January 14). Spray-On Solar-Power Cells Are True Breakthrough. Retrieved April 24,
2014, from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/01/0114_050114_solarplastic.html
 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2005, May 23). NREL: News - Quantum Dot Materials Can
Reduce Heat, Boost Electrical Output. Retrieved April 21, 2014, from
http://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2005/350.html
 University at Buffalo. (2013, May 13). Solar panels as inexpensive as paint?. ScienceDaily.
Retrieved April 19, 2014 from
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513103657.htm
 University of Sheffield (2013, February 11). Solar cell fabrication is simplified by spray painting - News
releases - News - The University of Sheffield. Retrieved April 21, 2014, from
http://www.shef.ac.uk/news/nr/solar-photovoltaic-pv-spray-painting-lidzey-1.251912