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Potassium Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Generation Solar Cells

An international research team led by the University of Cambridge discovered that the incorporation of potassium iodide ‘healed’ the defects and immobilized ion movement, which, thus far, have restricted the efficiency of economical perovskite solar cells.

22 Mar 2018

Electric Eel-Inspired Hydrogel-Based Device Could Be Used as 'Soft Power' Source

Researchers created an electric eel-inspired device that generated 110 volts from gels filled with water, known as hydrogels.

20 Feb 2018

Harnessing Background Heat Energy to Generate Electricity

Scientists have developed a battery that operates based on differences in temperature & has the potential to recover background heat energy.

19 Feb 2018

New Method for Depositing Small Amounts of Energetic Materials

Researchers have developed a method for depositing small amounts of energetic materials by employing the same technology as an inkjet printer.

9 Jan 2018

New Class of Perovskites for More Efficient Solar Cells

A technique for developing hybrid thin-film materials, which are usually incredibly difficult to develop, has been devised by material scientists from Duke University.

5 Jan 2018

Long Lasting Battery Uses Both Oxygen and Iron to Drive More Lithium Ions

Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-iron-oxide battery capable of cycling more lithium ions than its common lithium-cobalt-oxide counterpart.

4 Jan 2018

Researchers Explore Electrolysis for Renewable Energy Storage

The fluctuating power supply of renewable energy sources can be partially smoothed-out by energy storage during peak production hours.

3 Jan 2018

Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells Stabilized Using Guanidinium

A study, carried out by EPFL, reports that adding guanidinium into perovskite solar cells stabilizes their efficiency at 19% for 1000 hours under full-sunlight testing circumstances. Details of the study have been published in Nature Energy.

11 Dec 2017

Innovative Strategy for Detection and Monitoring of Nuclear Waste Repositories

Innovative scientific discoveries indicate that neutrino detectors might have a significant part in ensuring safer storage and enhanced monitoring of radioactive material in nuclear waste repositories.

7 Dec 2017

New Test Process May Enable Creation of Quick-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Metallic lithium tends to get deposited on the anodes when lithium-ion batteries are charged very rapidly. This lowers battery capacity and lifespan and can even damage the batteries.

7 Dec 2017

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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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Potassium Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Generation Solar Cells

Electric Eel-Inspired Hydrogel-Based Device Could Be Used as 'Soft Power' Source

Harnessing Background Heat Energy to Generate Electricity

New Method for Depositing Small Amounts of Energetic Materials

New Class of Perovskites for More Efficient Solar Cells

Long Lasting Battery Uses Both Oxygen and Iron to Drive More Lithium Ions

Researchers Explore Electrolysis for Renewable Energy Storage

Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells Stabilized Using Guanidinium

Innovative Strategy for Detection and Monitoring of Nuclear Waste Repositories

New Test Process May Enable Creation of Quick-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

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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A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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