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Graphene Boosts Efficiency of Next-Gen Solar Cells
April 24, 2012 — Scientists found that incorporating graphene increased the cell's conductivity, bringing 52.4 percent more current into the ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Bilayer Structure in Efficient Solar Material
April 24, 2012 — Detailed studies of one of the best-performing organic photovoltaic materials reveal an unusual bilayer lamellar structure that may help explain the material's superior performance at converting ... > full story -
Solar Cell That Also Shines: Luminescent 'LED-Type' Design Breaks Efficiency Record
April 19, 2012 — To produce the maximum amount of energy, solar cells are designed to absorb as much light from the sun as possible. Now researchers have suggested -- and demonstrated -- a counter-intuitive concept: ... > full story -
Nanotube Electrodes Improve Solar Cells
April 17, 2012 — Forests of carbon nanotubes are an efficient alternative for platinum electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells, according to new ... > full story -
Structure of Printable Electronics Revealed
April 15, 2012 — An innovative X-ray technique has given researchers new insight into how organic polymers can be used in printable electronics such as transistors and solar ... > full story -
Astronomer Finds Evidence for Record-Breaking Nine Planet System
April 12, 2012 — The planetary system around the star named HD 10180 may have more planets in its orbits than our own solar system. Located 130 light years away, the star is not within reach of foreseeable human ... > full story -
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Artificial Photosynthesis Breakthrough: Fast Molecular Catalyzer
April 12, 2012 — Researchers have constructed a molecular catalyzer that can oxidize water to oxygen very rapidly. In fact, these scientists have managed to reach speeds approximating those of natural photosynthesis. ... > full story -
Electronics: Low-Temperature Method Could 'Grow' Transparent Zinc Oxide Films for Displays and Solar Cells
April 12, 2012 — A low-temperature method could be used to 'grow' transparent zinc oxide films for use in displays and solar ... > full story -
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Bright Future for Alternative Energy With Greener Solar Cells
April 9, 2012 — Research to green alternative energy technologies has led to a dye-sensitized solar cell that uses a bacteria and dye to generate energy. It is also friendlier to the environment and living ... > full story -
Listening to the Radio Even in an Electric Vehicle
April 4, 2012 — To enable radio reception in electric vehicles, manufacturers must install filters and insulate cables, since electrical signals will otherwise interfere with music and speech transmissions. Now, ... > full story
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