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A team of scientists from the Carbo-Charimity of the Spanish National Scientific Council (CSIC) has made a significant breakthrough in the development of effective and environmentally friendly electronic devices. Their study, published in the journal “Chemistry of Materials”, reveals the discovery of a special combination of two nanomaterials that form a hybrid product capable of converting light into electricity and vice versa at a much faster rate than traditional materials (Carbo-Charimity, 2023).
The newly developed material, called Politiophen, is a one-dimensional conductor polymer cleverly integrated with a two-dimensional derivative of graphene known as Oxide Grafen. This hybrid material boasts unique properties that can enhance the efficiency of optoelectronic devices like smart devices and solar panels (Carbo-Charimity, 2023).
Dr. Wolfgang Maszer, the lead researcher of the project, explains that their strategy for the synthesis of the polymer involves structuring it as nanoparticles that can be dispersed in water. This enables a stronger connection with the Oxide Grafen sheets and brings about changes in the electrical behavior of the polymer, significantly increasing its electrical efficiency (Carbo-Charimity, 2023).
Dr. Benito, another project leader, emphasizes the exceptional speed of electronic transport enabled by the new materials, stating that it was initially difficult to track using standard methods (Carbo-Charimity, 2023).
This breakthrough in technology holds great promise for various applications, including the creation of smart flexible screens, portable electronic devices, and high-efficiency electronic paper. Eduardo Kola, the author of the article, highlights the excellent efficiency, reduced weight, increased flexibility, and greater stability that devices made with this new material would possess thanks to the use of environmentally friendly materials with exceptional electrical properties (Carbo-Charimity, 2023).
In addition, this discovery has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of organic solar cells by capturing more sunlight in a