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How does one construct a solar cell material with just carbon or some abundant elements (N,O,P,S,(Fe??),..) too? <br>
Bent graphene can be a tunable semiconductor as was found with nanotubes. <br>
A direct conversion into mechanical energy might be to consider. <br>
['''Todo:''' how much research exists - what is missing?]

Diamond seems to be an excellent material for solar cells.
[http://www.vanderbilt.edu/exploration/news/news_diamond.htm Article: Turning diamond film into solar cells] <br>
['''Todo:''' better references needed]

[[Category:Technology level III]]

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