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3D-Micromac Eliminates Critical Process Bottlenecks to MicroLED Display Manufacturing with New Laser Micromachining Platform

3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, today introduced microCETI™—the first laser micromachining platform that supports all laser processes in microLED display manufacturing with the high throughput and precision, and low cost of ownership, needed for volume production requirements.

From 3D-Micromac AG 12 May 2021

Researchers Discover Two New Ways for More Efficient Solar Power Generation

Photovoltaics scientists from Australia have made a “cool” breakthrough: Tandem solar cells and singlet fission—two creative methods to produce solar power more effectively—also help to reduce operating temperatures and maintain devices running for a longer time.

11 May 2021

New Approach Narrows the Gap Between Perovskite and Leading Semiconductor Solar Cells

A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential and draw closer to the performance of leading gallium arsenide devices.

5 May 2021

Researchers Find Major Cause of Limitations to Efficiency in Solar Cells

Researchers in the materials department in UC Santa Barbara's College of Engineering have uncovered a major cause of limitations to efficiency in a new generation of solar cells.

30 Apr 2021

Scientists Establish a Phenomenon of "Photoexpansion" in Hard Plastic Films

Polymers that exhibit their functions by light have been studied for a few decades because they enable device miniaturization, energy saving, and precise signal control.

23 Apr 2021

Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

Scientists from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have used carbon dots to produce a unique kind of 'armor' to enhance the performance of next-generation solar technology.

9 Apr 2021

Organic Solar Cells Achieve Over 16% Photovoltaic Efficiency with PTV-Based Polymer

Organic solar cell (OSC) is one of the most important green energy technologies. The photovoltaic efficiencies of OSCs are closely related to the photoactive layers, which are prepared by blending electron donor and acceptor materials.

6 Apr 2021

A New Way to Obtain Polarity and Photovoltaic Behavior from 2D Materials

For the first time, researchers have discovered a way to obtain polarity and photovoltaic behavior from certain nonphotovoltaic, atomically flat (2D) materials. The key lies in the special way in which the materials are arranged. The resulting effect is different from, and potentially superior to, the photovoltaic effect commonly found in solar cells.

2 Apr 2021

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

In perovskite solar cells (PSCs), grain boundaries (GBs) have been identified to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of the devices.

2 Apr 2021

Role of Solar Photovoltaics in Green Energy Systems has Been Underestimated

A team of researchers led by Aarhus University and including experts from universities and knowledge institutions in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia has published an article in the prestigious scientific journal Joule confirming that the role of solar photovoltaic installations in future green energy systems ought to be significantly upgraded.

30 Mar 2021

Editorial Highlights

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

3D-Micromac Eliminates Critical Process Bottlenecks to MicroLED Display Manufacturing with New Laser Micromachining Platform

Researchers Discover Two New Ways for More Efficient Solar Power Generation

New Approach Narrows the Gap Between Perovskite and Leading Semiconductor Solar Cells

Researchers Find Major Cause of Limitations to Efficiency in Solar Cells

Scientists Establish a Phenomenon of "Photoexpansion" in Hard Plastic Films

Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

Organic Solar Cells Achieve Over 16% Photovoltaic Efficiency with PTV-Based Polymer

A New Way to Obtain Polarity and Photovoltaic Behavior from 2D Materials

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

Role of Solar Photovoltaics in Green Energy Systems has Been Underestimated

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?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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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?

Photovoltaics News

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?

13D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

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