The battery technology that powers space satellites has come a long way, evolving from silver-zinc batteries that lasted no more than 20 days to combinations of solar panels and energy storage systems designed for decade-long operations. Recently, a team of scientists has published a study describing a new solar cell technology suitable for spacecraft applications. […]
Organic solar cells developed with inkjet printers
Scientists have printed highly efficient organic solar cells using inkjet printing, that could pave the way for disposable electronics. Organic photovoltaic materials could soon replace inorganic semiconductors in solar-powered devices because of their lightness, flexibility and low cost. These materials are easy to modify and process in solution, which makes them highly attractive for customisation […]