Solar Nanoparticles--Improved Solar Energy Source--Sci/Tech Keeps Improving on This Issue
Posted by hrymzk 10 years, 10 months ago to Technology
Eight hours ago. Nanoparticles which can be added to paint for surfaces, shingles, inks etc.
Best energy conversion efficiency yet.
Harry M
Best energy conversion efficiency yet.
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- 2Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 10 months agoThe iodine counterion is a unique twist. Quantum dots (semiconducting nanoparticles) are generally covalent with just a minimal percentage of ionic character. The iodine does a nice job ensuring charge separation, a key component to light harvesting.Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink|
- 2Posted by richrobinson 10 years, 10 months agoThat is really amazing. I can't help but be frustrated that this work was done in Canada. We have poured billions into this research during the Obama administration and they beat us to it.Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink|
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- 2Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 10 months agoThe University of Toronto is a major nanotech center. Geoff Ozin, also at the University of Toronto, wrote the book on Nanochemistry.Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink|
- 2Posted by richrobinson 10 years, 10 months agoThank you Jb. I wonder how long it will be before we see this hit the market.Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink|
- 2Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 10 months agoI really don't know. Semiconducting nanoparticles are not new, and they are not that hard to make. Commercializing this should not be all that difficult.Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink|
- 1Posted by richrobinson 10 years, 10 months agoI am not familiar with Canadian laws. I wonder how much resistance they will run into?Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink|
- 2Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 10 months agoI'm no help here, Rich.Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink|
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