Commercially relevant bismuth-based thin film processing
This post was originally published on this siteDeveloping materials suitable for use in optoelectronic devices is currently a very active area of research. The search for [...]
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Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator
This post was originally published on this siteWater covers most of the globe, yet many regions still suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. If scientists could [...]
Printed solar cell set to transform electronics manufacturing
This post was originally published on this siteResearchers have achieved a new efficiency record in organic photovoltaic cells. The process could improve the production of [...]
Patented nanostructure for solar cells: Rough optics, smooth surface
This post was originally published on this siteThin-film solar cells made of crystalline silicon are inexpensive and achieve efficiencies of around 14 percent. However, they [...]
Nanoparticles with a shell structure improve the performance of zinc-oxide photodetectors
This post was originally published on this siteImproving the sensitivity of light sensors or the efficiency of solar cells requires fine-tuning of light capturing. KAUST [...]
Cover the U.S. In 89 percent trees, or go solar
This post was originally published on this siteHow many fields of switchgrass and forests of trees would be needed to offset the energy produced by burning coal? A lot, it [...]
Researchers use silicon nanoparticles for enhancing solar cells efficiency
This post was originally published on this siteAn international research group has improved perovskite solar cell efficiency by using materials with better light absorption [...]
Large wind and solar farms in the Sahara would increase heat, rain, vegetation
This post was originally published on this siteWind and solar farms are known to have local effects on heat, humidity and other factors that may be beneficial — or [...]
Adding power choices reduces cost and risk of carbon-free electricity
This post was originally published on this siteIn major legislation passed at the end of August, California committed to creating a 100 percent carbon-free electricity grid [...]
Renewable energy sources: All-in-one light-driven water splitting
This post was originally published on this siteSolar-powered water splitting is a promising means of generating clean and storable energy. A novel catalyst based on [...]