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New Technique Improves Stability, Efficiency of Solar Cell Modules

A group of scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has used a new fabrication method to create perovskite solar modules that have enhanced efficiency and stability with fewer defects.

28 Jan 2021

Temperature-Bandgap Relation Determines Outdoor Performance of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells carry a huge potential to transform the global solar industry. This potential originates from a significant improvement in the performance of silicon solar cells on the same footprint and thus enabling a cost reduction and lower the carbon footprint.

26 Jan 2021

Reducing Unwanted Trap States Improves Performance of Organic Photodetectors

Organic photodetectors (OPDs) have a huge potential for applications in low-cost imaging, health monitoring and near infrared sensing. Yet, before industrially realizing these applications, the performance of these devices still needs to be improved.

25 Jan 2021

New Electrochemical Method to Develop Higher Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

A possible solution in the quest for an energy source that does not affect the planet is sunlight.

6 Jan 2021

Polaronic Distortions Could be Leveraged to Make Low-Cost Solar Cells

For the first time, investigators from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at the Department of Energy (DOE) and Stanford University have applied the laboratory’s X-ray laser to observe and directly quantify the development of polarons.

5 Jan 2021

Tandem Solar Cells Provide Stable Performance, Deliver Maximum Efficiency

Significantly greater efficiencies can be achieved by solar cells containing a pair of semiconductors with varying bandgaps when used in combination, compared to individual solar cells on their own.

11 Dec 2020

RIT Professor Wins DOE Grant to Reduce the Cost of High-Efficiency Solar Cells

A Rochester Institute of Technology professor received a grant from the Department of Energy to research ways to develop low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells.

10 Dec 2020

Study Reveals Ionic Defect Landscape in Metal Halide Perovskites

In the recent past, the group of supposed metal halide perovskites as materials has redefined the field of photovoltaics.

7 Dec 2020

Developing High-Quality CsPbBrI2 Perovskites with Low Energy Loss

Over the years, the efficiency of PSCs has increased at an unprecedented pace. However, many reports have revealed significant irreversible decomposition of the organic component under high humidity and high temperature conditions, implying the instability of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cell in real applications.

27 Nov 2020

Organic Spacer Molecular Additive Improves Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cell Materials

Perovskite solar cells are attracting attention as the next-generation solar battery material thanks to their low processing cost and excellent photovoltaic quality. However, it is difficult to commercialize them because their key material - perovskite - is vulnerable to light and moisture.

26 Nov 2020

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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

New Technique Improves Stability, Efficiency of Solar Cell Modules

Temperature-Bandgap Relation Determines Outdoor Performance of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Reducing Unwanted Trap States Improves Performance of Organic Photodetectors

New Electrochemical Method to Develop Higher Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

Polaronic Distortions Could be Leveraged to Make Low-Cost Solar Cells

Tandem Solar Cells Provide Stable Performance, Deliver Maximum Efficiency

RIT Professor Wins DOE Grant to Reduce the Cost of High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Study Reveals Ionic Defect Landscape in Metal Halide Perovskites

Developing High-Quality CsPbBrI2 Perovskites with Low Energy Loss

Organic Spacer Molecular Additive Improves Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cell Materials

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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 are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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