DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS

Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Nature's Power: The Future of Solar Energy

The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature has a lot to offer. Plants, fruits, and even some bugs can give us th...

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Solar Power Boost: New Dyes Predicted to Shine Bright

Imagine trying to find the perfect dye to make solar cells more efficient. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack, but with a lot more science involved. Researchers have found a clever way to speed up this process by combining quantum chemistry and machine learning. Instead of relying solely on experiments, they used computer simulations to predict how well n...

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