Nanocomposite-Based Method to Create Highly Efficient Solar Cells Written by AZoNanoFeb 3 2021 A new technique to develop unique solar cells could considerably enhance their efficiency. Apart from being made of thin layers, the cells also include nanoblocks that are specifically arranged. This schematic representation shows the new structure: nickel oxide stripes run perpendicular to the actual material, serving as a passing lane for the electrons. Image Credit: Lutz Mühlenbein. This has been demonstrated by an international team of researchers led by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), in a new study published in Nano Letters, a scientific journal. Solar cells available in the market are chiefly made of silicon. “