Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have discovered a novel material system that would revolutionize the future development of Organic Solar Cells (OSCs). OSCs based on this new material system have demonstrated ultrafast and efficient charge separation, despite a nearly zero charge separation driving force, meaning that the more environmentally-friendly OSCs may be able to perform as good as inorganic solar cells in the future.

 

The breakthrough, discovered by a research team led by Prof. Henry He YAN from the Department of Chemistry, was published in Nature Energy in June. Read More... 

 

Prof. Henry He YAN (middle)’s research team
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Officiating guests at the plaque unveiling ceremony: (from left to right) HKUST President Prof. Tony F CHAN; Mr Raymond CHU; Prof. Joseph LEE, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies; and Prof. QIANG Yang, New Bright Professor of Engineering, Chair Professor and Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Officiating guests at the plaque unveiling ceremony: (from left to right) HKUST President Prof. Tony F CHAN; Mr Raymond CHU; Prof. Joseph LEE, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies; and Prof. QIANG Yang, New Bright Professor of Engineering, Chair Professor and Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
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Prof. Nancy IP (front row, middle), Prof. Amy FU. (front row, second right), Prof. Tom CHEUNG (front row, second left) and other research team members
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