Scientists unravel the mechanism of the functioning of a new type of solar cell
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Swiss scientists have uncovered the mechanism by which novel, revolutionary solar cells based on lead iodide perovskite light-absorbing semiconductor transfer electrons along their surface. The finding shows these devices constitute a new type of solar cells and open the way to the design of photovoltaic converters with improved efficiency.