Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers

Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers

At the core of this discovery, published in Science Advances, is barium titanate (BaTiO₃), a material known for its ability to convert light into electricity, though not very efficiently on its own.Read Entire Article

New Solar Panel Technology: Ultra-Thin & 1000x More Efficient

Scientists have developed ultra-thin solar panels that are significantly more efficient than existing technology. Researchers at a German university engineered these panels using layered materials. The scientists stacked layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate, and calcium titanate. These materials react to solar energy much more efficiently, making these panels 1000 times more efficient than existing technology. The layers of these materi…

Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovation

Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 In today's energy-intensive environment, designing new devices for more efficient and renewable energy sources is at the forefront of scientific research. A particularly interesting approach utilizes Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites-a type of layered material made from alternating sheets of inorganic and organic components. These materials are potentially ideal for several applications, including l