The inclusion of photovoltaic (PV) technologies add extra functionalities in a building by
replacing the conventional structural material and harnessing benign electricity aesthetically …

Solar energy-based devices are protected using glass surfaces that need to be cleaned
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …

The rapid depletion of non-renewable fossil fuels has made the utilization of solar energy an
essential component in both human society and industry. However, in practical applications …

Silica glass devices are widely used due to their exceptional physical and chemical
properties. However, prolonged usage may result in abrasion and contamination of silica …

The soiling of photovoltaic (PV) modules can significantly reduce their energy yield unless a
mitigation strategy is employed. One solution investigated in this work involves the …

For photovoltaic (PV) modules, dust accumulation is one of the reasons for the reduction of
output power, while conventional cleaning is expensive and inefficient for large scale PV …

Superhydrophobic self-cleaning covers, exhibiting small roll-off angles of water droplets,
mitigate the soiling of photovoltaic (PV) modules. In this work, microcone-textured fluorinated …

Many insect species rely on the polarization properties of object-reflected light for vital tasks
like water or host detection. Unfortunately, typical glass-encapsulated photovoltaic modules …

One of the most important factors determining a significant reduction in optical devices'
efficiency is the accumulation of soiling substances such as dust, which, especially in solar …

The hierarchical micro-/nanotextures adorning the petal surfaces of certain flower species
exhibit outstanding sunlight harvesting properties, which can be exploited for photovoltaic …