Madinah, June 25, 2026, SPA -- A research team at Taibah University has been granted a patent for developing a cost-effective organic solar cell that functions as an infrared sensor. This scientific achievement contributes to advancing innovation in sensing technologies and sustainable energy.

The university said the technology provides a cost-effective solution for simultaneously detecting infrared radiation and generating power through a self-powered sensor that operates without an external energy source, helping improve the efficiency of smart systems while reducing operating costs.

The technology is characterized by its ease of manufacture using low-cost organic materials, its ability to detect infrared radiation, and its high sensitivity to thermal changes and vibrations.

It can also be produced in multiple sizes to suit a wide range of applications.

The technology can be used in wearable devices, security and surveillance systems, thermal imaging, smart agriculture, industrial monitoring, and advanced sensing devices.

The innovation was developed by faculty members at Taibah University, Huda Abdulrazzaq Mahmoud and Mona Saad Khashim, in collaboration with a faculty member at the Islamic University of Madinah, Yasser Abdulradi Ismail.