Paint-on solar cells developed

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 23:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light -- electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside. Scientists have just created an inexpensive "solar paint" that uses semiconducting nanoparticles to produce energy.

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