University of Oregon microscope puts spotlight on the surface structure of quantum dots for designing new solar devices
EUGENE, Ore. —(ENEWSPF)–Nov. 20, 2014 — A potential path to identify imperfections and improve the quality of nanomaterials for use in next-generation solar cells has emerged from a collaboration of University of Oregon and industry researchers.
To increase light-harvesting efficiency of solar cells beyond silicon’s limit of about 29 percent, manufacturers have used layers of chemically synthesized…
