Researchers claim solar efficiency breakthrough for flexible 'skin'

Engineers at the University of Queensland say technology could be used to power small devices, such as a phone, within two yearsA flexible solar “skin” that could be used to generate power on homes, cars and phones is a step closer to development after the technology was used to break a world record for electricity conversion, researchers say.Engineers at the University of Queensland have been working with nanoparticles known asquantum dots that pass electrons and generate an electrical current when exposed to solar energy.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 17, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Lisa Cox Tags: Solar power Australia news Nanotechnology Energy Environment Renewable energy Science Source Type: news