TR10: Light-Trapping Photovoltaics
Kylie Catchpole, one of this year’s TR10 innovators, is exploiting the unusual optical properties of silver nanoparticles to boost the efficiency of thin-film cells. We asked her how the technology worked, and its prospects for commercialization.
Kylie Catchpole, one of this year’s TR10 innovators, is exploiting the unusual optical properties of silver nanoparticles to boost the efficiency of thin-film cells. We asked her how the technology worked, and its prospects for commercialization.
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10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Every year, we pick the 10 technologies that matter the most right now. We look for advances that will have a big impact on our lives and break down why they matter.
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