Liquid crystals could cut cost for solar panels

Lack of performance has made it difficult for organic solar cells to compete with silicon-based products. However, the discovery of a new liquid crystal material could change that.

The "nematic liquid crystals" dramatically improve the performance of organic solar cells and make them easier to manufacture.

Posted by David Scott

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