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New seeding technique brings perovskite solar cells closer to large-scale production
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (48+ words) New seeding technique brings perovskite solar cells closer to large-scale production'Nanowerk New seeding technique brings perovskite solar cells closer to large-scale production A new crystal-seeding method boosts the efficiency and scalability of perovskite solar cells, advancing this promising technology toward…...
Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (46+ words) Researchers reveal new mechanisms governing the storage and the movement of sodium ions in hard carbon nanopore anodes. Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries Researchers reveal new mechanisms governing the storage and the movement of sodium ions…...
Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique
1+ week, 3+ day ago (38+ words) Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique'Nanowerk Invisible battery parts finally seen with pioneering technique A new staining technique makes invisible polymer binders in Li-ion battery electrodes traceable, enabling better placement control to boost battery performance....
Radiation-tolerant perovskite solar cells could replace costly gallium arsenide in space
1+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Perovskite solar cells operated for months in low Earth orbit and tolerated radiation equivalent to decades in space, marking the most comprehensive orbital test of the technology. Radiation-tolerant perovskite solar cells could replace costly gallium arsenide in space Perovskite solar…...
Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability
1+ week, 6+ day ago (49+ words) Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability'Nanowerk Novel calcium-ion battery technology enhances energy storage efficiency and sustainability Researchers develop high-performance quasi-solid-state calcium-ion batteries using redox covalent organic frameworks, achieving strong cycling stability as a sustainable alternative to…...
Cleaner solar manufacturing could cut global emissions by eight billion tonnes
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (63+ words) Next-gen solar panel manufacturing could dramatically cut global carbon emissions, with newer designs outperforming current tech in nearly all environmental measures, a new study finds. Cleaner solar manufacturing could cut global emissions by eight billion tonnes Next-gen solar panel manufacturing…...
Tiny titanium pillars move hydrogen-powered flight closer to reality
3+ week, 5+ day ago (111+ words) Ultrathin titanium flow distributors made via laser micromachining achieve record fuel cell power densities, surpassing European aerospace targets set for the end of this decade. Tiny titanium pillars move hydrogen-powered flight closer to reality Ultrathin titanium flow distributors made via…...
Periscope-inspired solar windows achieve record 92% transparency while generating electricity
4+ week, 2+ day ago (86+ words) A reflection-based solar cell design inspired by periscopes achieves near-complete visible transparency and record light utilization efficiency, outperforming all previous transparent photovoltaic devices. Periscope-inspired solar windows achieve record 92% transparency while generating electricity - Lijian Zuo (Zhejiang University) , 0000-0003-0338-1198 corresponding author Become a…...
Gold nanospheres could improve solar energy harvesting
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (40+ words) Gold nanospheres could improve solar energy harvesting'Nanowerk Gold nanospheres could improve solar energy harvesting Gold nanosphere supraballs absorb a bout 90% of sunlight across all wavelengths, nearly doubling energy capture and boosting power output 2.4x when applied to solar cells....
Graphene coatings offer an eco-friendly way to reduce marine biofouling
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (51+ words) Graphene coatings offer an eco-friendly way to reduce marine biofouling'Nanowerk Graphene coatings offer an eco-friendly way to reduce marine biofouling Graphene-based polymer coatings reduce marine biofouling by physically damaging cells on contact, cutting fuel use and maintenance needs without relying…...