How can I improve the performance of ZnO nanorods?

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Alfin Darari

could you give me details your research? what mean improve? for photocatalyst?

thank you

Ahmed TL

Thanks guys,

I am working on ZnO nano solar cells and I want to improve the light trapping within the cell. I read about cladding the rods. Is there any other way to trap more light within the nanorods?