In comparison with that of the bulk Ge crystals, the nanocrystallineGe show a blueshiftofenergy and the optical bandgapincreases with decreasing of the particlesize of the nanocrystallites.
Among the new gizmos and gadgets showcased by GE were a slew of energy-efficient smart appliances, the GEEnergy Smart LED, an advanced small wind turbine, and an Yves Behar-designed home electric vehicle charging dock called the GE WattStation.
Just last week, GEEnergy (NYSE:GE) laid off workers and put expansion plans at their Colorado factory on hold for at least 18 months while they try to improve the Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin film solar technology they plan to produce there.