Size matters: Quantum dots could make solar panels more efficient
Friday, March 25, 2011 - 14:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Studies done by Mark Lusk and colleagues at the Colorado School of Mines could significantly improve the efficiency of solar cells. Their latest work describes how the size of light-absorbing particles--quantum dots--affects the particles' ability to transfer energy to electrons to generate electricity.