Off-the-shelf dyes improve solar cells
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 14:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists report success in boosting the ability of zinc oxide solar cells to absorb visible light simply by applying a blended mixture of various off-the-shelf dyes commonly used in food and medical industries -- in a soak-then-dry procedure not unlike that used to color a tee-shirt in a home washing machine.