Tag: thin films

Roll-Up Solar Panels

By Prachi Patel | 06/04/2009 | 9 Comments

A startup is making thin-film solar cells on flexible steel sheets.

Clear Carbon-Nanotube Films

By Prachi Patel | 01/23/2009 | 4 Comments

Special sheets for bendable displays will soon hit the market.

Nanotube Superbatteries

By Katherine Bourzac | 01/09/2009 | 2 Comments

Dense films of carbon nanotubes store large amounts of energy.

Better Solar for Big Buildings

By Kevin Bullis | 10/07/2008 | 12 Comments

A startup is selling cylindrical solar cells that can generate more power than conventional panels.

Pillowy Antibacterial Polymers

By Katherine Bourzac | 05/30/2008 | 0 Comments

Researchers have discovered that if the films coating medical devices are soft enough, bacteria won't stick to them.

How to Make Graphene

By Prachi Patel | 04/14/2008 | 3 Comments

A simple way to deposit thin films of carbon could lead to cheaper solar cells.