UV Protection

Scientists discover Onion Extract Boosts Solar Panel Durability, Offering Lasting ‍protection

JAKARTA,⁣ Indonesia – In a surprising breakthrough, researchers have found that an extract from shallots ⁣- a​ common kitchen ingredient – can ⁢significantly enhance the longevity and ​performance⁢ of solar ​panels, offering a potentially revolutionary, bio-based choice to conventional protective materials. The discovery, led by Nizamov, promises more durable ⁤and environmentally ⁣amiable solar technology, extending beyond perovskite and⁤ organic solar cells to applications ‍like food packaging.

Conventional solar panel filters frequently enough degrade with​ prolonged sun exposure. Researchers tested the endurance of filters using artificial light equivalent to approximately‍ one⁤ year of⁣ sunlight in Central Europe – 1,000 hours – and found that filters incorporating the onion film ⁢remained stable and consistent in protecting and transmitting‌ light. In contrast, filters ‌based on iron ions showed a noticeable decline in quality after ⁢the same ‍”aging” process. “Long-term testing emphasizes how important the resistance of protective material is,” Nizamov explained.The ⁢research indicates the potential for a⁢ sustainable solution that doesn’t rely on complex, high-tech⁢ processes. The shallot extract can be used to develop safe, biodegradable, solar-powered sensors for sterile environments, such ​as food packaging. this finding highlights the possibility of clean energy solutions originating ​from readily available natural resources, ⁣paving the way for ‍a more​ sustainable ‍and ⁣green energy ‌future through⁢ a combination of nanotechnology‌ and natural materials.