Liquid crystal solar panels

LetzColor, a project from the University of Luxembourg, is on a mission to revolutionise how we perceive solar panels and energy. The project aims to seamlessly …

Unlike traditional PV panels made from solid silicon crystals, these systems utilize a liquid-based composition—the photovoltaic fluid or solar liquid—containing light-sensitive …

Solidification of a donor polymer D18 used in organic solar cell devices from its chiral liquid crystal phase. The movie was recorded under a cross-polarized optical microscope.

Key advancements include the sequential resolution of pixel structure design, precise color tuning of polymer-stabilized cholesteric liquid crystal (PSCLC), preparation of …

Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) combined with photovoltaic cells are in high demand, and it is a very effective way to increase the efficiency of a commercially …

A new application of liquid crystals has just opened up a whole new realm of solar energy technology, TechXplore reported. To …

Researchers in China have developed a transparent, colorless solar coating that can be directly applied to glass.

Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) combined with photovoltaic cells are in high demand, and it is a very effective way to …

The bottom interface between perovskite and electron-transporting layer is critical for realizing efficient flexible perovskite solar cells. Here, the authors intercalate liquid crystal …

Micropillars made of a light-responsive liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) re-orient themselves to follow light coming from different directions, …

Researchers discovered that liquid crystal pathways enhance organic solar cell efficiency by 20% and triple stability compared to …

Solidification of a donor polymer D18 used in organic solar cell devices from its chiral liquid crystal phase. The movie was recorded under …

Retaining high performance of perovskite solar cells over large areas is a challenge. Yang et al. use a thermotropic liquid crystal with high diffusivity that does not co …

Researchers discover liquid crystals'' temperature-responsive properties, improving efficiency of perovskite solar cells by 22% and paving the way for larger-scale renewable …

A liquid is a fluid — something that flows easily when poured — although gases can also be called fluid. When your doctor told you to drink lots of fluids to help your cold …

Liquid Crystals For Printable Solar Panels High performance liquid crystals could pave the way for printable and more environmentally …

Unlock the secrets of organic solar cells! Discover how liquid crystal structures enhance performance. Dive into the research today!

Researchers discovered that liquid crystal pathways enhance organic solar cell efficiency by 20% and triple stability compared to random assemblies.

Unlike traditional PV panels made from solid silicon crystals, these systems utilize a liquid-based composition—the photovoltaic fluid or …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a class of soft, stimuli-responsive materials that integrate the orientational order of liquid crystals with the elasticity of polymer networks. This molecular …

This finding was important because the liquid crystal structures resulted in better OSC stability and efficiency when compared to cells …

4D Printing of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Self-Deployable Solar Panels Faxin Wang,†a Ran Bi,†a Yuanhao Chen,a Yuan Liu,a Le Yang,a …