Demonstrating the creative genius that is often present in solar technology, researchers have discovered a way to pull solar power from pokeberries (also known as pokeweed). More precisely, a red dye that comes from the berries can be used to coat fiber-based solar cells. The dye absorbs and traps sunlight, allowing for a greater conversion [...]
High tech fabrics are moving from science fiction to reality. It won’t be long before you can rest your head on a pillow to monitor your brain waves, wear a t-shirt that can keep track of your heart rate, or even charge your cell phone with a solar powered dress. And, no… we are not [...]
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Is “hybrid” the buzz word of the first decade of the 21st century? I am beginning to think so after learning about the prospect of hybrid solar cells. What can be “hybrid” about solar cells – either they use sunlight or they do not, right? That’s what I first thought until I saw the light! [...]
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