(University of Queensland) UQ researchers have set a world record for the conversion of solar energy to electricity via the use of tiny nanoparticles called ‘quantum dots’. The technology has a huge range of potential applications, including the possibility to use it as a flexible, transparent skin to power cars, planes, homes and wearable technology.

Original source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uoq-stb021420.php