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Next Gen Solar Cells Inspired by Insect Innovations

groovygreen.com — Taking cues from moth eyes and cicada wings, researchers are developing coatings for solar cells that increase efficiency by decreasing wasteful reflections and imparting self-cleaning.

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  • maheshee11, on 10/24/2007, -1/+3"...taking design cues from the eyes of moths and the wings of cicadas to create unusual new anti-reflective and water-repellent coatings. These coatings may make solar cells both more efficient and self-cleaning."
    The coming together of biology and solar technology. Awesome science.
  • dunderballer, on 10/24/2007, -0/+1It would be cool if we could look to plants to replicate photosynthesis for solar energy.

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