Solar cells
Ultra-thin, flexible solar cells power long-duration drone flights
Solar-powered drones support sustainable aviation.
New design for significantly more efficient solar cells
Decisive breakthrough for rapid energy transfer.
Hemispherical-shell-shaped solar cells harvest 66% more energy
The new solar cell design for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage.
Deciphering dynamics of electric charge
New tool presents precise, holistic picture of devices, materials.
Scientists took snapshots of the crystal structure of perovskite nanocrystals
Picosecond-​resolution snapshots of the crystal lattice of perovskite nanocrystals.
Upcycling pure silicon from solar waste into lithium-ion batteries
The breakthrough could help meet the increasing global demand to power electric vehicles.
Linking two solar technologies to improve both efficiency and stability
Win-win for efficiency and stability.
Bifacial solar cells could produce more energy at lower costs
The technology has the potential to outperform its monofacial counterparts.
New wearable sensor records solar power efficiency
Wearable sensors use solar cells, detect biomarkers, and overcome obstacles.
PolyU researchers achieved a record efficiency with organic solar cells
The research team developed a novel OSC morphology-regulating technique using 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene.
Solar cell material has the potential to revolutionize medical imaging
X-rays can cause harm and cancer due to poor detector materials.