Diatoms, a kind of algae that reproduces prodigiously, have been called “the jewels of the sea” for their ability to manipulate light. Now, researchers hope to harness that property to boost... Read more
Semitransparent organic solar cells in eyeglasses to power microprocessor / example of future solar-powered mobile applications Organic solar cells are flexible, transparent, and light-weigh... Read more
Research from the University of Surrey reveals scientists are able to improve the efficiency of solar cells more than threefold ·The solar cells are a flexible, lightweight and environmental... Read more
New research findings contradict a fundamental assumption about the functioning of “organic” solar cells made of low-cost plastics, suggesting a new strategy for creating inexpen... Read more
UMass Amherst scientists use graphene in new energy conversion architecture Using a bio-mimicking analog of one of nature’s most efficient light-harvesting structures, blades of grass, an in... Read more
The solar cells can be quickly recycled in water at the end of their lifecycle Solar cells are just like leaves, capturing the sunlight and turning it into energy. It’s fitting that t... Read more
Better and cheaper organic solar cells An insight into the properties of fullerene is set to open the door to a new class of electronic acceptors which can be used to build better and cheape... Read more
Princeton researchers have found a simple and economical way to nearly triple the efficiency of organic solar cells, the cheap and flexible plastic devices that many scientists believe could... Read more
This new OPV technology is a significant breakthrough A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices such as e-book readers could soon be re-charged on the move in... Read more
Imagine owning a television with the thickness and weight of a sheet of paper. It will be possible, someday, thanks to the growing industry of printed electronics. The process, which allows... Read more