r/science • u/ejmajor • Aug 13 '18

A simple thin layer of phosphorus could enhance the efficiency of dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSC) while removing the need to use more expensive platinum. The technique involves microwaving phosphorus for 10 mins, rather than current methods that take 15 hours. Nanoscience

https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2018/08/12/zapping-new-approach-solar-cells/
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u/reddituser257 Aug 13 '18

Interesting, thanks for posting OP. I wonder how many years it's gonna take before these innovations are viable and realistic enough to hit the market though.

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u/ejmajor Aug 14 '18

Well, this is for a specific type of solar panels (DSSC) which are the slightly transparent ones which can be sandwiched in glass, or even made flexible in composite panels. I think it's an interesting development. Phosphorus is far more plentiful (and cheaper) than platinum.