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Study Reveals Source of Thermodynamic Instability in Inorganic Perovskites

Instability in inorganic perovskites has attracted a great deal of interest for its potential to produce highly efficient solar cells. Now, scientists working in the Cava Group from the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University have revealed the reasons behind this instability.

8 Jul 2020

Study Unravels Reasons for Instability in Inorganic Perovskites

Researchers in the Cava Group at the Princeton University Department of Chemistry have demystified the reasons for instability in an inorganic perovskite that has attracted wide attention for its potential in creating highly efficient solar cells.

8 Jul 2020

New Thermoelectric Device Self-Cools Through Radiative Cooling

Sensors placed in the environment spend long periods of time outdoors through all weather conditions, and they must continuously power themselves in order to collect data.

8 Jul 2020

Microscopic Structures in Perovskites can Influence How Fast Electrons Move

Solar cells based on perovskite compounds could soon make electricity generation from sunlight even more efficient and cheaper.

8 Jul 2020

Fixed Effects Regression Used to Analyze Photovoltaic Performance Degradation

Utility-scale photovoltaics, ground-mounted projects larger than 5 megawatts of alternating current, are the largest sector of the overall solar market within the U.S. and the fastest-growing form of renewable power generation.

8 Jul 2020

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Solar energy researchers at Oregon State University are shining their scientific spotlight on materials with a crystal structure discovered nearly two centuries ago.

3 Jul 2020

Study Reveals New Optical Mechanism Caused by Electron Tunneling in Dielectrics

Steering and monitoring the light-driven motion of electrons inside matter on the time-scale of a single optical cycle is a key challenge in ultrafast light wave electronics and laser-based material processing.

1 Jul 2020

Researchers Synthesize New Double Perovskites with Twice the Unit Cell

High-pressure materials science has taken off over the last couple of decades with advances in previously difficult experimental techniques and from technologies such as diamond anvils, which squeeze samples of materials between two diamonds at pressures up to millions of times greater than that at the Earth's surface.

1 Jul 2020

Novel Solar Panels Made from Cheaper, More Abundant Elements

Commercialized thin-film solar panels on the market consist of rare-earth elements like indium and gallium, or highly toxic metals like cadmium.

26 Jun 2020

Optimizing Optoelectronic Properties of Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells

A simple and noninvasive treatment could become a prime post-crystallization process to optimize the optoelectronic properties of hybrid perovskite solar cell materials.

19 Jun 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.

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Study Reveals Source of Thermodynamic Instability in Inorganic Perovskites

Study Unravels Reasons for Instability in Inorganic Perovskites

New Thermoelectric Device Self-Cools Through Radiative Cooling

Microscopic Structures in Perovskites can Influence How Fast Electrons Move

Fixed Effects Regression Used to Analyze Photovoltaic Performance Degradation

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Study Reveals New Optical Mechanism Caused by Electron Tunneling in Dielectrics

Researchers Synthesize New Double Perovskites with Twice the Unit Cell

Novel Solar Panels Made from Cheaper, More Abundant Elements

Optimizing Optoelectronic Properties of Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells

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

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Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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?

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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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