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How are Semiconductor Photocatalysts Used to Treat Wastewater?

In an article recently published in the journal Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, researchers discussed the recent improvements in semiconductor photocatalysts and their utility in wastewater treatment.

15 Jun 2022

Dye Photodegradation with Graphene Quantum Dots

In an article recently published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, researchers discussed the Dohelert design (DOE)-based green synthesis optimization of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) for dye photodegradation application.

15 Jun 2022

Researchers Test High Efficiency of Tandem Two-Terminal Solar Cell

An article published in ACS Energy Letters provides an overview of the first-ever 2T perovskite/CIS TSC with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) approaching 25%.

10 Jun 2022

Researchers Develop Thin-Film Piezoelectric-Solar Cells to Generate Electricity from Indoor Lighting

Professor Zhong Lin Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology demonstrated in 2010 that the use of piezoelectric materials (materials that generate electrical energy when mechanical strain is applied) could improve the performance of optoelectronic devices (devices that convert light into electricity like solar cells) or electricity into light as in light-emitting diodes or LEDs.

9 Jun 2022

Chirality in Polymers Could Help Design Flexible Solar Cells

Lightweight as a window cling and replicable as a newspaper, organic solar cells are emerging as a viable solution for the nation's growing energy demand.

7 Jun 2022

Researchers Find Innovative Method to Implement Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

Due to their great performance and cheap production cost, perovskite solar cells show potential as a future energy technology.

1 Jun 2022

Methods to Evaluate the Aging of Photovoltaics

A paper recently published a paper in the MDPI journal Energies demonstrated a novel method to accurately evaluate photovoltaic (PV) module degradation rates for aging diagnosis through the on-site measurement of PV power output.

31 May 2022

Chula’s New Solar Cells Meet International Standards and can Develop Clean Energy for Society

Chula's researchers have garnered themselves a world-class reward for their latest solar cell project which increases the capacity of electricity production and can be applied to numerous types of merchandise. These new solar cells are guaranteed to meet international standards and develop clean energy for society.

31 May 2022

Study Reveals the Secret to Treating ‘Achilles’ Heel’ of Alternatives to Silicon Solar Devices

A team of researchers from the UK and Japan has found that the tiny defects which limit the efficiency of perovskites – cheaper alternative materials for solar cells – are also responsible for structural changes in the material that lead to degradation.

25 May 2022

2D Rare-Earth Material Can Be Used as a Photocatalyst

In an article recently published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers discussed the computation-assisted discovery and synthesis of 2D PrOBr photocatalyst.

19 May 2022

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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

How are Semiconductor Photocatalysts Used to Treat Wastewater?

Dye Photodegradation with Graphene Quantum Dots

Researchers Test High Efficiency of Tandem Two-Terminal Solar Cell

Researchers Develop Thin-Film Piezoelectric-Solar Cells to Generate Electricity from Indoor Lighting

Chirality in Polymers Could Help Design Flexible Solar Cells

Researchers Find Innovative Method to Implement Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

Methods to Evaluate the Aging of Photovoltaics

Chula’s New Solar Cells Meet International Standards and can Develop Clean Energy for Society

Study Reveals the Secret to Treating ‘Achilles’ Heel’ of Alternatives to Silicon Solar Devices

2D Rare-Earth Material Can Be Used as a Photocatalyst

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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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?

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How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

4Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

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