A Molecular Approach To Low-Cost Solar Cells

By Greg Mazurkiewicz

According to researchers at the University of Arizona, producing solar cells could one day be as simple as applying a liquid to a sheet of plastic and waiting for the cells to “assemble” themselves.

The liquid will be composed of organic molecules that will collect on the plastic surface in a way that forms an organized coating that will be able to efficiently convert solar energy into electricity. If the right organic molecules can be created, the simple production process could result in inexpensive solar cells.

The research is being funded partially by the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Publication date: 11/26/2001

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Greg Mazurkiewicz is Web Editor. He can be contacted at 248-244-6459 or gregmazurkiewicz@achrnews.com. Greg handles the day-to-day operations of The NEWS' website, www.achrnews.com, including the Extra Edition page, which offers additional online-exclusive articles. He has 40 years of experience as a writer and editor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a master's degree in Business Management.