A study from the University of Michigan found that carbon-based solar cells, referred to as organic solar cells, may outperform conventional silicon solar cells and gallium-arsenide solar cells in ...

In contrast, organic solar cells can be flexible and are much lighter. This study is among those exploring the reliability of organics, as space missions tend to use highly trusted materials.

According to a new study, researchers from Linköping University in Sweden may have just found the key to unlocking the clean energy potential of organic solar cells, a cheap and efficient form of ...

Researchers at Åbo Akademi University in Finland have identified and eliminated a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells that makes them more efficient and gives them a longer ...

Radiation testing suggests that solar cells made from carbon-based, or organic, materials could outperform conventional silicon and gallium arsenide for generating electricity in the final frontier, a ...

Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China ...

Researchers at Åbo Akademi University discovered and eliminated a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells, significantly improving their efficiency and lifespan. Their method achieved ...

Researchers used a SiOxNy passivation layer on zinc oxide to fix recombination issues, boosting efficiency and stability in solar cells.

Silicon and gallium arsenide are mostly the go-to materials for solar cells, but a new contender is emerging: organic solar cells. Made from carbon-based materials, these cells offer several ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy ...