The team was able to build new sustainable solar cells for artificial intelligence-powered energy management.
The research has the potential to revolutionise the way IoT devices are powered, the team said, as it could make these systems more sustainable and efficient, as well as open up new opportunities in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and smart city development.
To create the photovoltaic cells, the team used copper (II/I) electrolyte, achieving an unprecedented power conversion efficiency of 38 per cent and 1.0V open-circuit voltage at 1,000 lux (fluorescent lamp).
The cells are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, setting a new standard for sustainable energy sources in ambient environments.
Solar cells for IoT devices / Ella Maru Studio
Image credit: Ella Maru Studio
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