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Day 6

The document discusses the properties and applications of nanomaterials, highlighting their unique electrical, optical, and thermal behaviors at the nanoscale. It also explains the construction and working principle of solar cells, detailing the role of p-n junctions and the materials used in their fabrication. The efficiency of solar cells is influenced by the band gap of the semiconductor materials, with silicon being a common choice.

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Day 6

The document discusses the properties and applications of nanomaterials, highlighting their unique electrical, optical, and thermal behaviors at the nanoscale. It also explains the construction and working principle of solar cells, detailing the role of p-n junctions and the materials used in their fabrication. The efficiency of solar cells is influenced by the band gap of the semiconductor materials, with silicon being a common choice.

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