According to MIT's Technical Review, a research team led by researchers from the State University of North Carolina, USA, has experimented to prove that hydrogel-based solar devices - artificial leaves - can generate electricity like solar cells. . This type of power generation may be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the current standard carrier solar silicon battery. The composition of this flexible device is an aqueous gel filled with photosensitive molecules, plus electrodes covered with carbon materials, such as carbon nanotubes or graphite. Photosensitive molecules are “stimulated†by sunlight to generate electricity, similar to plant molecules that are stimulated to synthesize sugar for growth. This new discovery is expected to become a means to produce a new generation of solar cells. Dr. Velev who participated in the project said that now that they have demonstrated the existence of this concept, the researchers will work hard to fine-tune the water-based photovoltaic devices to make them more like real leaves. "The next step will mimic the self-growth mechanism in plants. Other challenges include changing hydrogels and photo-sensitive molecules to increase the efficiency of solar cells." Veleff even imagined that the roof could be filled with similar films in the future. They are all solar cells for artificial leaves that can generate electricity. However, the efficiency of such devices is relatively low, and much work remains to be done before leaving the laboratory. It is reported that the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy provided research funds for the project, and the Central University of Korea also participated in the project. Customized Handle,Minimalist Walnut Door Handle,Aluminum Alloy Door Handle,Stainless Steel Door Handle Guangzhou Junpai Hardware Co., Ltd , https://www.junpaihardware.com