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ANU Researchers Find New Way to Make High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a new method to make high efficiency semi-transparent perovskite solar cells. This research breakthrough could lead to cheaper and more efficient solar electricity.

16 Nov 2016

Researchers Achieve New Breakthrough in Converting Waste Heat into Electricity

As energy conservation is expected to play an increasing role in managing global demand, both materials and methods that use existing sources of energy have become more and more important.

15 Nov 2016

Integration of Solar Cells with Water-Splitting Catalyst Boost Stability, Efficiency of Artificial Photosynthesis

Scientists have found a way to engineer the atomic-scale chemical properties of a water-splitting catalyst for integration with a solar cell, and the result is a big boost to the stability and efficiency of artificial photosynthesis.

10 Nov 2016

Researchers Make New Advancements with Perovskite-Based Solar Cells

Solar cells made of the highly popular and inexpensive perovskite material can use a new method to sandwich two forms of perovskites into one photovoltaic cell, and generate electricity from sunlight with increased efficiency.

9 Nov 2016

Intestinal Villi Inspire Researchers to Develop Next-Generation Smartphone Battery

Inspired by the structure of cells that line the walls of human intestine, researchers from the University of Cambridge have produced a preliminary model of next-generation lithium- sulfur batteries.

27 Oct 2016

Novel Technique Could Increase Energy Density in Li-Ion Batteries

A new method to enhance the energy density of lithium (Li-ion) batteries has been developed by Yuan Yang, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Columbia Engineering.

24 Oct 2016

Goethe University Chemists Develop New Catalyst for Splitting Hydrogen Molecule

Chemists from Goethe University have developed a new catalyst to activate hydrogen by introducing boron compounds into a common organic molecule.

24 Oct 2016

X-Ray Vision Helps to Examine Degradation of Plastic Solar Cells

The accurate X-ray vision offered by DESY’s radiation source PETRA III has been used by researchers from the Technical University of Munich to examine the degradation of plastic solar cells.

12 Oct 2016

New 3D Structure Made of Microtubes Improves Energy Density of Rechargeable Battery

In the race towards miniaturization, a French-US team-mostly involving researchers from the CNRS, Université de Lille, Université de Nantes and Argonne National Laboratory (US) as part of the Research Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage (RS2E)1-has succeeded in improving the energy density of a rechargeable battery without increasing its size (limited to a few square millimeters in mobile sensors).

12 Oct 2016

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

In the past it was assumed that for efficient functioning of organic solar cells, a large driving force was required, but that hinders the efficiency of organic solar cells.

7 Oct 2016

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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.

Energy News

ANU Researchers Find New Way to Make High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers Achieve New Breakthrough in Converting Waste Heat into Electricity

Integration of Solar Cells with Water-Splitting Catalyst Boost Stability, Efficiency of Artificial Photosynthesis

Researchers Make New Advancements with Perovskite-Based Solar Cells

Intestinal Villi Inspire Researchers to Develop Next-Generation Smartphone Battery

Novel Technique Could Increase Energy Density in Li-Ion Batteries

Goethe University Chemists Develop New Catalyst for Splitting Hydrogen Molecule

X-Ray Vision Helps to Examine Degradation of Plastic Solar Cells

New 3D Structure Made of Microtubes Improves Energy Density of Rechargeable Battery

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

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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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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