Carbon nanotubes used to build a near-ideal efficiency solar cell
The working mechanism of a silicon-based solar cell. (Photo: Wikipedia, released under CC 3.0/Attrib)
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Today's photovoltaic technology, while certainly promising, offers very poor efficiency because of inherent issues in its working mechanism. Using carbon nanotubes, however, Cornell University researchers now hope to lead the way to the next generation of highly efficient solar panels.
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