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Photovoltaic cell including wavelength shifter comprising lanthanide chelate fluorophores based on dihydropyridine condensation products

US4891075A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1988
Grant dateJan 2, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/200833
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Photovoltaic cell and wavelength-shifting device, comprising a dihydropyridine condensation product chelated to a lanthanide metal ion, to expand the solar spectrum available to the cell for conversion into electricity. Method to detect an amine or an aldehyde for forming a dihydropyridine condensation product chelated to a lanthanide metal ion and measuring the long life fluorescence of the chelated metal ion to determine the amount of amine or aldehyde present.

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