Powered Paint: Nanotech Solar Ink
DECEMBER 3, 2010
Dr. Brian Korgel
The University of Texas at Austin
What is the talk about?
Thanks to cutting edge technology, solar cells could soon be produced more cheaply using nanoparticle “inks” that allow them to be printed like newspaper or painted onto the sides of buildings or rooftops to absorb electricity-producing sunlight. Professor Korgel will discuss how nanomaterials can help enable the creation of exciting new devices and practices
About our presenter
Dr. Brian Korgel
Dr. Brian Korgel’s research lab studies Nanotechnology, the field of applied science at the atomic and molecular scale. His group focuses on investigating size-tunable material properties, and the self-assembly and fabrication of nanostructures. This multidisciplinary research finds applications in microelectronics, photonics, photovoltaics, spintronics, coatings, sensors and biotechnology
Videos & Podcasts
Presentations
Lesson Plans
- Black or White - Solar Energy (Elementary)
- Electricity Generated by Sunlight (Elementary & Middle)
- Incandescent vs Flourescent (Elementary)
- Solar Cell Simulation (Elementary)
- Solar Cells - Part 1 (Middle School)
- Solar Cells - Part 2 (Middle School)
- Solar Racing (High School)
- Solar Still (Elementary)