Recently, researchers at Northern Illinois University (NIU) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), achieved a new breakthrough that may help accelerate the commercialization of calcium-titanium oxide solar cells (PSCs) for solar panels. In their research, the scientists developed a cost-effective transparent adhesive tape-like film that can be applied to calcium titanite solar cells and capture 99.9 percent of the leaked lead when the solar cells are damaged. According to the team, the industrial-grade film will help mitigate health and safety concerns without affecting the performance or operation of the chalcogenide solar cells. This practical approach reduces potential lead leakage to levels safer than drinking water standards, according to the researchers. Calcium-titanium oxide solar cells are not yet commercially available on a large scale because of potential lead toxicity issues to be addressed. Small amounts of water-soluble...
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