How gold nanoparticles could improve solar energy storage
Date | 12th, Jul 2018 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Star-shaped gold nanoparticles, coated with a semiconductor, can produce hydrogen from water over four times more efficiently than other methods—opening the door to improved storage of solar energy and other advances that could boost renewable energy use and combat climate change, according to Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers.