Luminescent Solar Concentrators Based On Dyes Incorporated In Thin Polymer Films

Abstract
Optical efficiencies for Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSC) based on thin films of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) doped by luminescent dye BASF-241 deposited on PMMA transparent plates are measured and calculated. The influence of refractive index of optical matching material on LSC performance is analyzed. A comparison of emission anisotropy with quantum yield and self-absorption leads to optimalization of thickness and optical density of the thin doped films. Enhancement of luminescence of Rhodamine 6G (Rh6G) in the presence of silver aggregates is reported.