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Tag: solar cellsSilicon sheets self-assemble into spheres to capture more light. Cyrus Wadia is using abundant materials to grow nanocrystals for cheaper photovoltaics. Nanopatterns Improve Thin-Film Solar Cells Thin-film silicon solar cells are more efficient with tiny holes in the back electrical contact. Superefficient Solar from Nanotubes Carbon nanotube photovoltaics can wring twice the charge from light. A rolling nanoimprint lithography stamp could be used to print components for displays and solar cells. A new polymer simplifies organic circuits. Higher-Performance Plastic Electronics A new way of printing organic electronics is more reliable and yields higher performance. Researchers make cells with near-perfect internal efficiency. A Hybrid Nano-Energy Harvester The device harnesses both sunlight and mechanical energy. Special sheets for bendable displays will soon hit the market. A new type of silicon promises cheaper, more-sensitive light detectors. Thin but efficient solar cells use one-tenth the silicon of conventional cells. A simple way to deposit thin films of carbon could lead to cheaper solar cells. Photovoltaics made of nanowires could lead to cheaper solar panels. Self-Assembling Nanostructures Researchers find an easy route to complex nanomaterials. |
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