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Understanding the Nature of Perovskites can Help Determine Their Optimal Makeup for Solar Cells

The sun delivers more energy to Earth in one hour than humanity consumes over an entire year.

21 May 2021

Scientists Identify Greener Way to Make Next-Generation Solar Technology

Scientists at SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology.

20 May 2021

A Potential Solution to Improve Stability of Next-Generation Solar Cells

Scientists have uncovered the exact mechanism that causes new solar cells to break down, and suggest a potential solution.

18 May 2021

3D-Micromac Eliminates Critical Process Bottlenecks to MicroLED Display Manufacturing with New Laser Micromachining Platform

3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, today introduced microCETI™—the first laser micromachining platform that supports all laser processes in microLED display manufacturing with the high throughput and precision, and low cost of ownership, needed for volume production requirements.

From 3D-Micromac AG 12 May 2021

Researchers Discover Two New Ways for More Efficient Solar Power Generation

Photovoltaics scientists from Australia have made a “cool” breakthrough: Tandem solar cells and singlet fission—two creative methods to produce solar power more effectively—also help to reduce operating temperatures and maintain devices running for a longer time.

11 May 2021

New Approach Narrows the Gap Between Perovskite and Leading Semiconductor Solar Cells

A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential and draw closer to the performance of leading gallium arsenide devices.

5 May 2021

Researchers Find Major Cause of Limitations to Efficiency in Solar Cells

Researchers in the materials department in UC Santa Barbara's College of Engineering have uncovered a major cause of limitations to efficiency in a new generation of solar cells.

30 Apr 2021

Scientists Establish a Phenomenon of "Photoexpansion" in Hard Plastic Films

Polymers that exhibit their functions by light have been studied for a few decades because they enable device miniaturization, energy saving, and precise signal control.

23 Apr 2021

Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

Scientists from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have used carbon dots to produce a unique kind of 'armor' to enhance the performance of next-generation solar technology.

9 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

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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.

Photovoltaics News

Understanding the Nature of Perovskites can Help Determine Their Optimal Makeup for Solar Cells

Scientists Identify Greener Way to Make Next-Generation Solar Technology

A Potential Solution to Improve Stability of Next-Generation Solar Cells

3D-Micromac Eliminates Critical Process Bottlenecks to MicroLED Display Manufacturing with New Laser Micromachining Platform

Researchers Discover Two New Ways for More Efficient Solar Power Generation

New Approach Narrows the Gap Between Perovskite and Leading Semiconductor Solar Cells

Researchers Find Major Cause of Limitations to Efficiency in Solar Cells

Scientists Establish a Phenomenon of "Photoexpansion" in Hard Plastic Films

Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Photovoltaics News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

4Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

5Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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