Killian Lobato

Profile

Research Group: RG4 – Renewable energy & sustainability
Job: Assistant Professor 
Email: klobato@fc.ul.pt 
Academic Degree and field of specialization: 

PhD – Physical Chemistry, 2007, University of Bath

Master in Physics – 2003, University of Bath

Scientific Informations

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1002-9363

SCOPUS ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6506334635

Researcher ID: https://publons.com/researcher/1630750/killian-lobato/

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.pt/citations?hl=en&user=Wl0W8X0AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

Website: https://ciencias.ulisboa.pt/en/perfil/klobato

Scientific Interests

Main Interests: 

Silicon solar cells

Multijunction tandem solar cells

Silicon Tunnel junctions

Supercapacitors

Carbonaceous materials for supercapacitors – laser processing

Metal-oxide materials for supercapacitors – laser annealing

Electrochemical device characterization (eg impedance spectroscopy, probe beam deflection)

CIGS [CuInGa(Se/S)2] thin film solar cells – laser annealing

Top 10 Publications: 

[1] J. M. Baptista, J. S. Sagu, U. W. KG, and K. Lobato, “State-of-the-art materials for high power and high energy supercapacitors: Performance metrics and obstacles for the transition from lab to industrial scale – A critical approach,” Chem. Eng. J., vol. 374, no. April, pp. 1153–1179, Oct. 2019.

[2] D. Siopa, R. Nunes, F. Martins, M. S. C. S. Santos, K. Lobato, and A. Gomes, “The role of ethanol-water solvent mixtures in N719 sensitization of electrodeposited ZnO nanorods,” J. Solid State Electrochem., vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 2779–2787, Sep. 2018.

[3] M. Frazão, J. A. Silva, K. Lobato, and J. M. Serra, “Electroluminescence of silicon solar cells using a consumer grade digital camera,” Measurement, vol. 99, pp. 7–12, Mar. 2017.

[4] T. Frade, K. Lobato, J. F. C. Carreira, J. Rodrigues, T. Monteiro, and A. Gomes, “TiO2 anatase intermediary layer acting as template for ZnO pulsed electrodeposition,” Mater. Des., vol. 110, pp. 18–26, Nov. 2016.

[5] É. Torres et al., “Coumarin dye with ethynyl group as π-spacer unit for dye sensitized solar cells,” J. Photochem. Photobiol. A Chem., vol. 310, pp. 1–8, 2015.

[6] M. Centeno Brito, K. Lobato, P. Nunes, and F. Serra, “Sustainable energy systems in an imaginary island,” Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., vol. 37, pp. 229–242, Sep. 2014.

[7] M. Wadowska, T. Frade, D. Siopa, K. Lobato, and A. Gomes, “ZnO Nanostructured Films Electrodeposited at Room Temperature,” ECS Electrochem. Lett., vol. 2, no. 7, pp. D40–D42, May 2013.

[8] A. Gomes et al., “Annealed Ti/Zn-TiO2 nanocomposites tested as photoanodes for the degradation of Ibuprofen,” J. Solid State Electrochem., vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 2061–2069, Dec. 2011.

[9] K. Lobato, L. M. Peter, and U. Würfel, “Direct measurement of the internal electron quasi-Fermi level in dye sensitized solar cells using a titanium secondary electrode.,” J. Phys. Chem. B, vol. 110, no. 33, pp. 16201–4, Aug. 2006.

[10] K. Lobato and L. M. Peter, “Direct measurement of the temperature coefficient of the electron quasi-fermi level in dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cells using a titanium sensor electrode.,” J. Phys. Chem. B, vol. 110, no. 43, pp. 21920–3, Nov. 2006.

Projects (10 most relevant): 

As Principle investigator:

[1] K. Lobato, “(2018-2022) S-LoTTuSS Scalable Low-cost Tandem Tunnel junctions for Silicon Solar. FCT Project: PTDC/CTM-CTM/28962/2017.”

[2] K. Lobato, “(2013-14) Rainbow Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells – Towards higher efficiencies via complete solar spectrum absorption. FCT project: EXPL/CTM-ENE/0304/2012.”

[3] K. Lobato, “(2010-13) Novel semiconducting nanocrystalline oxide for dye-sensitised solar cells. FCT project: PTDC/QUI-QUI/101497/2008.”

As participating researcher:

[1] J. A. Silva, “(2018-2021) TACIt: Tandem Solar Cells Improved Optically.” 2018.

[2] J. M. Serra, “(2018-2021) SELCON: Selective carrier contacts for very high efficiency solar cells. FCT Funded Project.” 2018.

[3] “2017-2020 COST Action CA16235: PEARL PV – to improve the energy performance and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems. Participação na WG2: Reliability and durability of PV.” 2017.

[4] J. M. Serra, “(2011-13) Laser Assisted Silicon Ribbon Growth for Photovoltaics (LACRYS). FCT project PTDC/CTM-CER/114422/2009.” .

[5] M. C. Brito, “(2011-14) Molten Capillary Crystallization – a new process for the production of high quality silicon PV ribbons. FCT Project PTDC/CTM-CER/114135/2009.” .

[6] A. M. Vallêra, “(2007-2010) Electric Zone Ribbon (EZ-Ribbon) – BP Funded project.” .

[7] J. M. Serra, “(2011-13) SUGAR – Silicon sUbstrates from an inteGrated Automated pRocess – FP7-ENERGY-2010-1-256752.” .

[8] J. M. Serra, “(2008-2010) Recristalização por zona fundida de substratos de silício policristalino.” .

[9] S. J. F. Sanches, “(2008) Two photon hybrid photovoltaic cells for solar energy conversion FCT Project: PTDC/QUI/70637/2006.” .

[10] J. M. Serra, “(2008-2011) Silicon Dust Substrate Ribbons (SDS) – A path to low cost photovoltaics. FCT project: PTDC/ENR/67616/2006.” .

[11] M. J. Brites, “(2008-2010) Solar cells based on new conjugated organic dyes. FCT Project: PTDC/ENR/64909/2006.” .

[12] M. J. Brites, “(2011-) Organic Materials for Solid-State Dye Solar Cells FCT Project: PTDC/CTM-CER/111590/2009.” .

Books & Chapters (up to 10): 

[1] J. A. Silva, J. M. Serra, A. M. Vallêra, and K. Lobato, “Luminescence in Photovoltaics,” in Fluorescence in Industry, M. Hof, Ed. Elsevier, 2019.

Conferences (last 15 presentations): 

[1]–[7][8][9]–[16]

[1]        D. Siopa, A. Gomes, and K. Lobato, “Dye-sensitized solar cells based on ZnO nanostructured photoanodes,” in 19th Meeting of the Portuguese Electrochemical Society XVI Iberic Meeting of Electrochemistry, 2014.

[2]        T. Frade, A. Gomes, and K. Lobato, “Nanoestruturas do tipo core-shell de base ZnO com aplicação em células de Grätzel,” in XXI Congresso da Sociedade Iberoamericana de Electroquímica, 2014.

[3]        J. M. Serra, P. Bellanger, K. Lobato, R. Martini, M. Debucquoy, and J. Poortmans, “Comparative study of stress inducing layers to produce kerfless thin wafers by the Slim-cut technique,” in 2013 IEEE 39th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2013, pp. 0177–0180.

[4]        D. M. Pera, K. Lobato, M. C. Brito, J. M. Alves, J. M. Serra, and A. M. Vallera, “New silicon ribbons growth method by linear electric molten zone stimulated by laser,” in CSSC-7 International Workshop on Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells, 2013, pp. 1453– 1455.

[5]        P. Bellanger, M. C. Brito, K. Lobato, A. Masolin, and J. M. Serra, “Thin silicon foils obtained by a kerfless technique,” in 6th International Workshop on Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells CSSC6, 2012.

[6]        L. M. Peter et al., “Characterization and Modelling of Transport and Interfacial Transfer of Electrons in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells,” in MRS Spring Meeting, 2006.

[7]        K. Lobato and L. M. Peter, “Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: Charge transport and recombination in the nanoporous oxide phase,” in Quantsol Summer Workshop, 2006.

[8]        K. Lobato and L. M. Peter, “Charge Transport and Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Solar Cells,” in Quantsol Winter Workshop, 2009.

[9]        J. M. Baptista, J. Sagu, U. Wijayantha, and K. Lobato, “Extending the voltage window of aqueous electrolytes for supercapacitors,” in ISEECAP2019 – International Symposium on Enhanced Electrochemical Capacitors, 2019.

[10]      M. A. Eissa, J. Silva, J. M. Serra, A. M. Bassiuny, and K. Lobato, “Low-cost electroluminescence system for infield PV modules,” in 35th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), 2018.

[11]      T. Frade, K. Lobato, and A. Gomes, “ZnO@TiO2 core-shell nanostructures: solvothermal synthesis optimization of the TiO2 shell,” in NanoPT 2017 – Nano Portugal International Conference, 2017.

[12]      K. Lobato, M. Frazão, J. A. Silva, and J. M. Serra, “Forward bias (EL) and reverse bias luminescence (ReBEL) imaging of silicon solar cells using a consumer grade camera.,” in EMR 2017 – The III Energy and Materials Research Conference, 2017.

[13]      D. Siopa, T. Frade, S. Sério, K. Lobato, and A. Gomes, “Electrodeposition of (002)-oriented ZnO nanorod arrays on modified fluorine doped tin oxide coated glass: Tailoring nanorod array morphology by use of a ZnO sputter deposited intermediate seed layer.,” in NanoPT 2017 – Nano Portugal International Conference, 2017.

[14]      M. Ozkan et al., “Highly transparent cellulose substrate for dye sensitized solar cells,” in 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, 2016.

[15]      J. Silva, K. Lobato, M. Frazão, and S. JM, “Electroluminescence of silicon solar cells using a CMOS sensor consumer grade digital camera,” in EMRS 2016 Spring Meeting, 2016.

Awards: 

Nominated for the 2008 Quantsol student prize for best  PhD thesis in the field of quantum solar energy conversion, i.e. the conversion of (visible) light into electrical or chemical energy (e.g. solid state devices based on photovoltaics, photoelectrochemistry or photochemical systems such as artificial photosynthesis).

Runner up classification.