Tag: solar power

Optimising Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells: Unveiling the Impact of Semiconductor Layer Thickness, Dye Concentration, and Electrolyte Composition

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New Research in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Semiconductor Layer Thickness, Dye Concentration, and Electrolyte Composition

Innovative Cellulose-based Films Revolutionise Solar Evaporation and Power Generation

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Researchers from the University of New Brunswick and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China have unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in solar-driven interfacial evaporation. Their work, published in a recent paper, introduces a novel method for integrating zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle-modified MXene into cellulose nanofibre (CNF) films, achieving highly efficient photothermal performance for sustainable solar … Continue reading Innovative Cellulose-based Films Revolutionise Solar Evaporation and Power Generation

Scientists develop ultra-light flexible solar cells

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Researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz, in Austria, have developed groundbreaking ultra-lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cells. These photovoltaic cells boast a high power output of up to 44 watts per gram and offer a remarkable efficiency of just over 20%. Their thinness, less than 2.5 micrometers thick, and flexibility make them ideal for various applications, … Continue reading Scientists develop ultra-light flexible solar cells

The Ascendance of Solar Power: A Prognosis for the Future

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Solar power is on the precipice of becoming the world’s most vital energy source by 2050, according to a recent analysis conducted by British scientists from the University of Exeter and University College London. The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights key technological and economic factors driving this transition, suggesting that the renewable energy sector, … Continue reading The Ascendance of Solar Power: A Prognosis for the Future