Air-Stable All-Inorganic Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed from Solution

@article{Gur2005AirStableAN,
  title={Air-Stable All-Inorganic Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed from Solution},
  author={Ilan Gur and Neil A. Fromer and Michael L. Geier and A. Paul Alivisatos},
  journal={Science},
  year={2005},
  volume={310},
  pages={462 - 465}
}
We introduce an ultrathin donor-acceptor solar cell composed entirely of inorganic nanocrystals spin-cast from solution. These devices are stable in air, and post-fabrication processing allows for power conversion efficiencies approaching 3% in initial tests. This demonstration elucidates a class of photovoltaic devices with potential for stable, low-cost power generation. 
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