Abstract: Silicon based photovoltaic (PV) systems deployed in the outdoor environment generally exhibit an annual performance degradation of ˜0.5% to 1% over its typical 20 to 25 years warranty period. In this invention disclosure, a solar module regeneration tool concept and its various embodiments is described, with its goal to provide PV performance maximization and recovery for both indoor (within the factory) and outdoor (at the installed PV system site) scenarios, in order to mitigate the degradation mechanisms and its impacts.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer composite comprising at least one carbon layer having a plurality of cracks along a first directional axis, said cracks being spaced apart from each other in a periodic manner along a second directional axis, wherein said second directional axis is substantially perpendicular to said first directional axis in the same plane; and a ferroelectric polymer layer. There is also provided a method of producing a multilayer composite. There is further provided a bandage or biosensing device comprising the multilayer composite.

Abstract: An interactive textile configured to provide a haptic feedback in response to an activating signal. The interactive textile includes a fabric; an electroactive layer disposed on the fabric, the electroactive layer having a first main side and a second main side; a first electrode disposed between the first main side of the electroactive layer and the fabric; and a second electrode disposed on the second main side of the electroactive layer. A method of forming an interactive textile configured to provide a haptic feedback in response to an activating signal is also provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a layer arrangement. The layer arrangement includes a first transparent electrode layer, a second transparent electrode layer, and an ionic polymer electrolyte layer between the first transparent electrode layer and the second transparent electrode layer. The first layer detects at least one of a touch position and a force/pressure applied. The further layers are haptic actuators configured to output an haptic feedback in the form of a deformation of the further layers.