The technology of dye-sensitized solar cells continues to move forward relatively rapidly, as recent advancements from the University of Malaya (UM) and the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) are demonstrating. Researchers there have developed a cheap, efficient replacement for the expensive platinum typically used in the cells, as well as … [continued]
Dye-sensitized solar cells will soon receive a big boost to their energy efficiency and durability/lifespan thanks to new research from Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The improvements are thanks to the discovery of a previously unknown quasi-liquid, polymer-based electrolyte — one that works to notably increase a dye-sensitized solar … [continued]
3-D graphene can function as an effective — and very economical — substitute for the platinum that is commonly used in dye-sensitized solar cells, according to new research from Michigan Technological University. By substituting the newly created and relatively cheap material known as three-dimensional graphene for the very expensive and … [continued]
Self-healing solar cells — possessing “vascular” networks similar to those in plant leaves — have now been created by researchers from North Carolina State University. The new solar cells are able to effectively and inexpensively restore themselves to optimal functioning thanks to their possession of a “network of channels” which … [continued]
More environmentally friendly and cheaper solar cells could be manufactured using cobalt, new research as found. Researchers from the University of Basel have developed a copper-based, dye-sensitized solar cell where the expensive (and relatively rare) element iodine has been replaced by the much more common element cobalt. The new Cu-Co … [continued]
New high-performance electrolytes — based on a newly discovered family of ionic liquids — will soon be a reality thanks to researchers at CIDETEC in the Basque Country and the Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Devices Group at the Universitat Jaume I. The new electrolytes will result in the notably improved performance, … [continued]
This article was first published on Green Building Elements. A new efficiency record for dye-sensitized solar cells has been achieved by researchers at EPFL in Switzerland — the new record of 15% has now been achieved thanks to a new fabrication process created by the researchers. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) … [continued]
Following my bike news roundup (15 stories) and EV news roundup (12 stories), here’s a quick roundup of 13 solar power stories we haven’t covered but thought you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy! Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Consortium Launched Veterans Get Hooked On Solar Ivanpah Solar Project Is Over 92% Complete Conergy Tips … [continued]
Graphene, a greatly promising new nanomaterial, may be able to substantially boost the efficiency of the next generation of solar panels, according to new research from Michigan Technological University. Graphene is a two-dimensional, one-atom-thick honeycomb of carbon atoms. It’s a much-hyped material because of its unique and radical properties, … [continued]
Coincidentally, or not, researchers at Rice University and Tsinghua University have come to essentially the same conclusion as researchers at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering — carbon nanotubes can help improve dye-sensitized solar cells and cut their costs. Here’s more detail on the matter from a Rice University news … [continued]
