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New Solar Concentrator Material Applied to Textiles can Harness Solar Energy

Scientists from Empa and ETH Zurich have successfully designed a material with functions similar to a luminescent solar concentrator and possible applications in textiles.

23 Oct 2020

NREL Scientists Report Breakthrough in Developing Next-Generation Thermochromic Window

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory report a breakthrough in developing a next-generation thermochromic window that not only reduces the need for air conditioning but simultaneously generates electricity

21 Oct 2020

Metal-Halide Perovskites Could Help Develop Efficient Solar Photovoltaics

Australian scientists have solved a fundamental challenge that has hampered the extensive utilization of next-generation perovskite solar cells.

20 Oct 2020

Novel Method can Tackle Lead Leakage, Stability Issues of Perovskite Solar Cells

While the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells - a future of solar cells - has already greatly improved in the past decade, the problems of instability and potential environmental impact are yet to be overcome.

22 Sep 2020

CU Denver Researcher Analyzes Airport Solar PV Deployment

By studying 488 public airports in the United States, University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs researcher Serena Kim, PhD, found that 20% of them have adopted solar photovoltaic, commonly known as solar panels, over the last decade.

22 Sep 2020

New Photoactivation Mechanism to Produce Polymer Gel Objects

A team of researchers from North Carolina State University has demonstrated a way to use low-energy, visible light to produce polymer gel objects from pure monomer solutions.

17 Sep 2020

KIST Researchers Develop High-Performance Large-Area Organic Photovoltaics

Researchers in Korea have successfully developed a high-efficiency large-area organic solution processable solar cell by controlling the speed at which the solution of raw materials for solar cells became solidified after being coated.

10 Sep 2020

New Dye-Sensitized Betavoltaic Cell for Better Energy Production

Electronic devices are becoming smaller, more connected, and more powerful; and they still have one thing in common: they need energy to function.

7 Sep 2020

Molecular Dispersion Improves Photovoltaic Performance, Thermal Stability of Organic Solar Cells

In the last couple of years, organic solar cells based on non-fullerene acceptors have tremendous progress in the power conversion efficiency.

28 Aug 2020

Researchers Develop Very Light, Efficient Organic Solar Cells by Inkjet Printing

Researchers have now developed extremely thin, flexible, and light solar cells that can even rest on a soap bubble.

27 Aug 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 Solar Concentrator Material Applied to Textiles can Harness Solar Energy

NREL Scientists Report Breakthrough in Developing Next-Generation Thermochromic Window

Metal-Halide Perovskites Could Help Develop Efficient Solar Photovoltaics

Novel Method can Tackle Lead Leakage, Stability Issues of Perovskite Solar Cells

CU Denver Researcher Analyzes Airport Solar PV Deployment

New Photoactivation Mechanism to Produce Polymer Gel Objects

KIST Researchers Develop High-Performance Large-Area Organic Photovoltaics

New Dye-Sensitized Betavoltaic Cell for Better Energy Production

Molecular Dispersion Improves Photovoltaic Performance, Thermal Stability of Organic Solar Cells

Researchers Develop Very Light, Efficient Organic Solar Cells by Inkjet Printing

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

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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 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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