Nanotechnology enables the use of materials with unique optical, electrical, and thermal properties. These materials can be engineered to absorb sunlight more efficiently, reduce energy loss, and ...

A novel thin-film technology enables solar panels to generate electricity from both sunlight and raindrops.

A new nano-material being developed to improve thermal emitters could help conventional solar cells scoop up more of the sun's rays by withstanding higher temperatures. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Solar power has long been seen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. But its everyday use still faces hurdles. Traditional panels are bulky, stiff, and completely opaque. That makes them hard to fit ...

Houston – Researchers at Rice University have merged advances in nanotechnology and solar energy for the efficient generation of “solar steam,” a technology they suggest could find initial application ...

Quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductor crystals, typically ranging from 2 to 10 nanometers in diameter. At this scale, the materials exhibit unique optical and electronic properties due to the ...