Nanowires May Boost Solar Cell Efficiency, Engineers Say
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 13:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Electrical engineers have created experimental solar cells spiked with nanowires that could lead to highly efficient thin-film solar cells of the future. The new design increases the number of electrons that make it from the light-absorbing polymer to an electrode.
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