Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency: Tetracene Integration
Researchers at Paderborn University have discovered that adding a thin layer of tetracene to silicon solar cells can significantly boost their efficiency.
- Physicists at Paderborn University develop a new solar cell design using tetracene to enhance efficiency.
- The integration of tetracene into silicon solar cells leads to a significant increase in energy conversion.
- Computer simulations reveal that defects at the tetracene-silicon interface accelerate exciton transfer, boosting efficiency.
- The annual energy from solar radiation exceeds global energy demand by over 5000 times, highlighting the potential of photovoltaics.
- The breakthrough could lead to the design of more efficient solar cells, tapping into solar energy's untapped potential.
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