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Texas A&M Researchers Develop a Reliability Framework for Electric Power Distribution System

Imagine the process of distributing electricity to homes from the power grid is like travelers boarding a train.

8 Apr 2021

Organic Solar Cells Achieve Over 16% Photovoltaic Efficiency with PTV-Based Polymer

Organic solar cell (OSC) is one of the most important green energy technologies. The photovoltaic efficiencies of OSCs are closely related to the photoactive layers, which are prepared by blending electron donor and acceptor materials.

6 Apr 2021

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

In perovskite solar cells (PSCs), grain boundaries (GBs) have been identified to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of the devices.

2 Apr 2021

Supercomputer Simulations Uncover Unexpected Mechanism for Fast Release of Gas from Nuclear Fuel

Scientists at MIPT have found a possible explanation for the anomalously fast release of gas from nuclear fuel. Supercomputer simulations have uncovered an unexpected mechanism for accelerating the escape of gas bubbles from the uranium dioxide crystal matrix to the surface.

30 Mar 2021

Role of Solar Photovoltaics in Green Energy Systems has Been Underestimated

A team of researchers led by Aarhus University and including experts from universities and knowledge institutions in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia has published an article in the prestigious scientific journal Joule confirming that the role of solar photovoltaic installations in future green energy systems ought to be significantly upgraded.

30 Mar 2021

Researchers Fabricate New, Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

Solar cells are superior tools for producing renewable energy by using sunlight to induce electrical current for power. From the 1980s, they have been utilized to power homes, and their production cost and performance have enhanced considerably over the years.

30 Mar 2021

Uranium-Cobalt-Ruthenium-Aluminum Alloy Exhibits Colossal Anomalous Nernst Conductivity

A new study has shown that a magnetic uranium compound can exhibit powerful thermoelectric properties, thereby producing four times the transverse voltage from heat compared to the previous record in a cobalt-manganese-gallium compound.

29 Mar 2021

Research Opens the Door to Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Perhaps the most frustrating limitation of owning an all-electric car is how long it takes to fully charge the battery. For a Tesla, for example, it takes about 40 minutes to charge it to 80% capacity using the most powerful charging station.

25 Mar 2021

Novel Thermal Power Generator Converts Thermal Energy into Electric Energy

Researchers from China have come up with a highly reliable thermal power generator that integrates triboelectric effect and thermoacoustic effect.

25 Mar 2021

Analysis Reveals a Dramatic Price Drop in Lithium-Ion Batteries

The cost of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used for phones, laptops, and cars has fallen dramatically over the last three decades, and has been a major driver of the rapid growth of those technologies. But attempting to quantify that cost decline has produced ambiguous and conflicting results that have hampered attempts to project the technology's future or devise useful policies and research priorities.

24 Mar 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Texas A&M Researchers Develop a Reliability Framework for Electric Power Distribution System

Organic Solar Cells Achieve Over 16% Photovoltaic Efficiency with PTV-Based Polymer

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

Supercomputer Simulations Uncover Unexpected Mechanism for Fast Release of Gas from Nuclear Fuel

Role of Solar Photovoltaics in Green Energy Systems has Been Underestimated

Researchers Fabricate New, Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

Uranium-Cobalt-Ruthenium-Aluminum Alloy Exhibits Colossal Anomalous Nernst Conductivity

Research Opens the Door to Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Novel Thermal Power Generator Converts Thermal Energy into Electric Energy

Analysis Reveals a Dramatic Price Drop in Lithium-Ion Batteries

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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