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Thin Films Used in Some Perovskite Solar Cells Closely Resemble a Sandwich

Scientists of Australia have come up with a treat for a world that is starving for affordable and more efficient renewable energy.

20 May 2021

Advanced Microscopy Reveals Twin Boundary Defect in Soft-Block Copolymer

Using a sophisticated electron microscopy technique, researchers from Texas A&M University have uncovered a single microscopic defect, known as a “twin” in a soft-block copolymer, for the first time.

20 May 2021

Simple Sensor System can Prevent Dangerous Battery Fires

A deceptively simple sensor system developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets.

19 May 2021

Unique Dyes can Avoid Unnecessary Motor Replacements in the Future

One day in the near future dyes in electric motors might indicate when cable insulation is becoming brittle and the motor needs replacing.

19 May 2021

A Rapid, Efficient Protocol for Cross-Coupling Reactions

Scientists from Hokkaido University have developed a rapid, efficient protocol for cross-coupling reactions, vastly expanding the pool of chemicals that can be used for the synthesis of useful organic compounds.

19 May 2021

New Method Harnesses Wireless Signals to Power Miniature Electronics

The rise of the digital age has significantly increased the number of WiFi sources required to send data wirelessly between devices.

19 May 2021

Innovative Concept for Cement-Based Rechargeable Batteries

Envision an entire 20-story concrete building that is capable of storing energy similar to a massive battery. Now, an exclusive study performed by the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden could someday make this vision a reality.

19 May 2021

Study Shows How Ions and Electrons Migrate in Composite Solid Electrolytes

Researchers from the Advanced lithium-ion Battery Engineering Laboratory at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have identified the mechanism of ion and electron migration in composite solid electrolytes (CSEs).

18 May 2021

New Algorithm Trains Computers to Analyze Signals from Subatomic Particles in Electronic Materials

The University of Kent's School of Physical Sciences, in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facilities Council and the Universities of Cardiff, Durham and Leeds, have developed an algorithm to train computers to analyse signals from subatomic particles embedded in advanced electronic materials.

18 May 2021

Merging Homocomposite Materials can Result in 3D-Printable Gels with Improved, Highly Controlled Properties

3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed from seaweed, according to new research from North Carolina State University.

18 May 2021

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