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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

New Spray-Coating Method Enables More Complex Perovskite Solar Cells

Although perovskites are a promising alternative to the silicon used to make most of today's solar cells, new manufacturing processes are needed to make them practical for commercial production.

4 Jun 2020

Low-Temperature Method to Create Better Perovskite Crystals for Solar Cells

Although chemists often make use of high temperatures to achieve things, at times, keeping cool can work wonders. KAUST scientists have found that a low-temperature method can be useful to make improved single crystals for solar cells.

1 Jun 2020

New Study Could Help Design Perovskite LEDs with Broad-Range Light Emission

Some light-emitting diodes created from perovskite, a class of optoelectronic materials, emit light over a broad wavelength range.

12 May 2020

New Non-Toxic Perovskite Solar Cells Offer Long-Time Stable Performance

Among the new materials for solar cells, the halide perovskites are considered particularly promising. Within a few years, the efficiency of such perovskite solar cells raised from a few percents to over 25%.

12 May 2020

Perovskites Could Help Create Low-Cost, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells

Perovskites with their crystal structures and promising electro-optical properties could be the active ingredient that makes the next generation of low-cost, efficient, lightweight and flexible solar cells.

5 May 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

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

New Spray-Coating Method Enables More Complex Perovskite Solar Cells

Low-Temperature Method to Create Better Perovskite Crystals for Solar Cells

New Study Could Help Design Perovskite LEDs with Broad-Range Light Emission

New Non-Toxic Perovskite Solar Cells Offer Long-Time Stable Performance

Perovskites Could Help Create Low-Cost, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells

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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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?

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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

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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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