Silver Nanoparticles Give Polymer Solar Cells A Boost (PhysOrg)

(PhysOrg.com) — Small bits of metal may play a new role in solar power. Researchers at Ohio State University are experimenting with polymer semiconductors that absorb the sun`s energy and generate electricity. The goal: lighter, cheaper, and more-flexible solar cells.
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This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 1:25 am and is filed under Technology.