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Tag: solar cellsWrapping Solar Cells around an Optical Fiber Dye-sensitized cells get a double boost from nanowires and optical fiber. The low-cost cells make their debut on electronics-charging bags. Cyrus Wadia is using abundant materials to grow nanocrystals for cheaper photovoltaics. Nanopatterns Improve Thin-Film Solar Cells Thin-film silicon solar cells are more efficient with tiny holes in the back electrical contact. Superefficient Solar from Nanotubes Carbon nanotube photovoltaics can wring twice the charge from light. More Efficient, and Cheaper, Solar Cells New manufacturing techniques could cut solar power costs by 20 percent. A rolling nanoimprint lithography stamp could be used to print components for displays and solar cells. A new polymer simplifies organic circuits. A new solar-cell design could cut costs and is suitable for large-scale flexible panels. Higher-Performance Plastic Electronics A new way of printing organic electronics is more reliable and yields higher performance. Researchers make cells with near-perfect internal efficiency. A Hybrid Nano-Energy Harvester The device harnesses both sunlight and mechanical energy. Cheap, Durable Nonsilicon Solar Cells An advanced dye boosts the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells. Special sheets for bendable displays will soon hit the market. |
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