Nanostructured photoanodes are a promising technology for harvesting solar energy, but their effectiveness has been limited due to their need to be heated to extreme temperatures in the range of 160-500C and their potential to degrade over time. However, researchers have recently developed a new type of nanostructured photoanode that can be heated hydrothermally at much lower temperatures (up to 160C) and remain stable over time. This breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of solar energy harvesting, making it more accessible to everyone.

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source: Phys.org