Liquid Crystal Antisolvent Yields Consistent Nanocrystals by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 A research team from POSTECH led by Professors Young-Ki Kim and Yong-Young Noh has introduced an innovative approach for fabricating perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs), key semiconductor materials for next-generation applications. The new method achieves remarkable uniformity and efficiency, promising […]
Enhanced Thermal Resilience for Perovskite Solar Cells by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 Perovskite solar cells offer impressive efficiency and low production costs but have struggled to maintain long-term performance under real-world weather conditions. In a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Materials, an international team led by Prof Antonio […]
Solar solutions: Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics by David Nutt, Cornell Chronicle Ithaca NY (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive – or potentially diminish – the widespread adoption of solar technology. Put bluntly: Most solar […]
Princeton Chemistry demonstrates high-performance Sodium-ion cathode towards new battery technology by Wendy Plump for Princeton News Princeton NJ (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today’s most ubiquitous consumer electronics – from laptops to cell phones to electric […]
Tiny Grooves Unlock New Potential in Solar Cell Manufacturing by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 A breakthrough in solar energy technology has been achieved by researchers at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with UK-based company Power Roll Ltd. Their study, published in *ACS Applied Energy Materials*, introduces an innovative […]
Revolutionary Flexible Dual-Band Electrochromic Window Enhances Energy Efficiency and Storage by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 With buildings responsible for nearly 40% of global energy consumption, and a substantial portion of that used for heating and cooling, improving energy efficiency remains a crucial goal. Windows are a major source of […]
