SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

50x more stability: Organic solar cells’ efficiency gets 56% boost with liquid crystals

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Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign achieved a breakthrough in organic solar cell technology, improving efficiency by up to 56% and stability by 50 times. By manipulating molecular assembly during fabrication, they created liquid crystal structures that outperform traditional methods, bringing organic solar cells closer to real-world applications like power-generating backpacks and windows.

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