Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Sandeep Sharma,

  • Lalit Mohan Trivadi,

  • Ajay Dureja,

  • Sandeep Banerjee,

  • Poras Khetarpal,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Moradabad Institute of Technology, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India

Abstract

Environmental factors such as dust deposition, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and surface reflection significantly reduce the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This study investigates the development and performance evaluation of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings designed to improve the optical and surface properties of PV panel glass. A hybrid nanocomposite coating containing TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanoparticles dispersed in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was synthesized using the sol–gel technique and deposited through spin coating. The coatings were characterized in terms of optical transmittance, surface wettability, and photovoltaic performance under standard test conditions (AM 1.5, 1000 W/m², 25 °C). The coated PV modules exhibited improved optical transmission and enhanced hydrophobic behavior compared to uncoated glass. The efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels is affected by various environmental parameters such as dust accumulation, high operating temperatures, and optical losses. The present work proposes the development of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings for the enhancement of the efficiency and lifespan of solar photovoltaic systems. The incorporation of nanomaterials such as metal oxide and carbon-based materials in the polymer matrix enables the formation of multifunctional coatings with improved optical transmission, thermal dissipation, and anti-soiling properties. The performance of the developed coatings has been investigated in terms of transparency, thermal dissipation, and surface wettability. The results reveal the effectiveness of the proposed nanocomposite coatings in improving the efficiency and lifespan of solar photovoltaic systems. The proposed approach has the potential to be used in the development of advanced solar panels in the coming days. Experimental results indicate an improvement of approximately 3–5% in power output due to reduced reflection losses and improved surface self-cleaning characteristics. The findings suggest that polymer nanocomposite coatings can be a promising approach for improving photovoltaic module performance.

Keywords: TiO₂, SiO₂, self-cleaning coatings, polymer nanocomposites, solar photovoltaics, surface coating, optical transmission, and renewable energy.

How to cite this article:
Sandeep Sharma, Lalit Mohan Trivadi, Ajay Dureja, Sandeep Banerjee, Poras Khetarpal. Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
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Sandeep Sharma, Lalit Mohan Trivadi, Ajay Dureja, Sandeep Banerjee, Poras Khetarpal. Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=243327


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Volume 14
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Received 27/03/2026
Accepted 16/04/2026
Published 09/05/2026
Publication Time 43 Days
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