A new bio-inspired solar leaf design with increased harvesting efficiency

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-08-bio-inspired-solar-leaf-harvesting-efficiency.html

"low cost hybrid generates over 10% more electricity compared conventional solar... no pumps, fans, control units or expensive porous materials... generate clean water and thermal energy... at ambient temperature and solar conditions... natural fibers mimic leaf vein bundles, hydrogels simulate sponge cells, removes heat from solar cells"

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