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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

Research Provides a New Milestone for Manufacturing Perovskite Solar Modules

Most solar cells today are made with refined silicon that turns sunlight into clean electricity. Unfortunately, the process of refining silicon is far from clean, requiring vast amounts of energy from carbon-emitting power plants.

26 Nov 2020

New Method to Detect Photocatalyst-Generated Oxygen Faster has Implications for Clean Energy

Currently, the majority of energy consumed by the world's population is derived from oil and other non-renewable resources which are in danger of running out in the near future.

19 Nov 2020

Scientists Develop a Versatile Photodetector Integrating Photovoltaic and Bolometric Effects

Photodetectors have always paly the important role in the national economy and national defense field. The advanced photodetectors demand for the higher performance in response rate, broad spectrum, detectivity and other special functions like polarization detection and two-color detection.

3 Nov 2020

Novel Transparent Solar Cells can Lead to a New Age of Personalized Energy

Today, the imminent climate change crisis demands a shift from conventionally used fossil fuels to efficient sources of green energy. This has led to researchers looking into the concept of "personalized energy," which would make on-site energy generation possible.

3 Nov 2020

Study Shows How to Improve Stability of Photoelectrodes and Catalysts

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, who are part of an international collaboration, have analyzed the corrosion processes of superior-quality bismuth vanadate photoelectrodes using various advanced characterization approaches.

27 Oct 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

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

Research Provides a New Milestone for Manufacturing Perovskite Solar Modules

New Method to Detect Photocatalyst-Generated Oxygen Faster has Implications for Clean Energy

Scientists Develop a Versatile Photodetector Integrating Photovoltaic and Bolometric Effects

Novel Transparent Solar Cells can Lead to a New Age of Personalized Energy

Study Shows How to Improve Stability of Photoelectrodes and Catalysts

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

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 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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