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- Titanium Dioxide Raspberry Solar Cell Procedure and Data Sheet (.docx)
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There's raspberry juice in solar cells!? Scholars create and test a titanium dioxide raspberry solar cell in the seventh of 14 lessons in the Cost Effective Solar Cells unit. They coat glass slides with titanium dioxide to make their solar cells and learn how anthocyanins in raspberry juice can help with electron transfer.
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- Have learners create graphic organizers comparing the copper oxide and titanium dioxide solar cells
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a fume hood and an electric hot plate
- Additional materials are required; see resource for complete list
- Be sure to review safety issues before the experiment
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- Provides in-depth background information for educators
- Includes a procedure and data sheet for participants
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