Hacktastic Mosquito Trap Made From Old Charger Case, Computer Fan, Cell Phone Battery, LEDs, & Bag
A mosquito trap made from old electronics parts is more effective than sprays or coils.
Inexpensive Solar Cell Paint One Step Closer After “Major Advance” in Research
The efficiency is still far below what’s needed to make this competitive with traditional solar products, but painting on solar cells remains an appealing dream.
NREL Reports on 114 Percent Solar Cell Efficiency
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Cheap and efficient solar cell made possible by linked nanoparticles
Researchers have demonstrated that electrons can move freely in layers of linked semiconductor nanoparticles under the influence of light. This new knowledge will be very useful for the development of cheap and efficient quantum dot solar cells.
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Copper film could lower touch screen, LED and solar cell costs
Copper nanowires may be coming to a little screen near you. These new nanostructures have the potential to drive down the costs of displaying information on cell phones, e-readers and iPads, and they could also help engineers build foldable electronics and improved solar cells, according to new research.
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