Scientists watch nanoparticles grow: Analysis allows tailoring materials for switchable windows and solar cells
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 14:01
in Physics & Chemistry
With DESY's X-ray light source PETRA III, scientists have observed the growth of nanoparticles live. The study shows how tungsten oxide nanoparticles are forming from solution. These particles are used for example for smart windows, which become opaque at the flick of a switch, and they are also used in particular solar cells.