perovskite

Brazilian researchers have developed a method to enhance the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells by incorporating MXenes into the cells’ structure. This advancement, documented in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C, promises significant improvements in solar cell technology, with potential impacts on industrial production and sustainability efforts.A study by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) has yielded results that could significantly benefit the future of the solar power sector.In an…

Photo: CSIRO Researchers led by Australia’s national science agency had an efficiency breakthrough with roll-to-roll flexible printed perovskite solar cells. The international team, led by the Australian government’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has developed a new method for producing roll-to-roll flexible printed solar cells that deliver unprecedented levels of efficiency. Printed solar cells are highly efficient, flexible, and decreasing in…

Photo: Kyoto University An MIT-led team revealed a “guidebook” for how to tune surface properties of perovskites, a silicon alternative – here’s why that’s huge for solar. Perovskite solar cells, inspired by the mineral with a similar crystal structure, have been a serious topic of research within the renewable energy sector for some years now. Their potential to redefine the solar energy landscape is vast, offering a tantalizing combination of high efficiency, low manufacturing costs, and…

Rendering: Merida Aerospace Perovskite solar cells are increasingly being viewed as a possible game-changer as a source of power in space – here’s why. Low Earth orbit satellites need a reliable juice source as they zip around the planet, and solar panels have been the go-to. The old-school choice for space-bound solar cells has been gallium arsenide panels. They’re about 30% efficient, which is good, and they’re durable, but they’re also expensive. That’s because gallium, a soft,…

Researchers have developed a novel solvent sieve method to create highly efficient and stable perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) with unparalleled performance. Credit: SciTechDaily.comGroundbreaking solvent sieve method enhances perovskite light-emitting diode performance, achieving unprecedented efficiency and operational lifetime.Using a simple solvent sieve method, researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have taken the lead in…

HDR photoluminescence measuring station: Dr. Genghua Yan was responsible for a large part of the measurements. Credit: Forschungszentrum Jülich/Ralf-Uwe LimbachResearchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have identified a special form of protection against recombination for free charge carriers in perovskite solar cells, discovered by means of innovative photoluminescence measurements.Perovskite solar cells, known for their high efficiency and relatively low production cost, have consistently surprised researchers. Recently,…

Researchers at UNIST, in collaboration with Korea University, have significantly improved the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, offering advancements in both solar energy and green hydrogen production. By developing a novel cathode interlayer, they achieved exceptional performance in photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical devices, marking a step forward in sustainable energy technology.A team of researchers from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, jointly led by Professors Sung-Yeon…

Scientists have unveiled new insights into halide perovskites’ optical properties, finding that photo-excited electrons increase crystal symmetry. This discovery could lead to advances in technologies like high-quality TV screens and more efficient solar cells.Many scientific and technical challenges could be effortlessly addressed if we had the capability to observe the movements of atoms and electrons within materials in real-time. For halide perovskites, a group of minerals increasingly used in a variety of…

Northwestern University’s latest research in perovskite solar cells has set a new efficiency record of 25.1%, using a novel dual-molecule approach to reduce electron recombination. This development marks a significant step towards making perovskite solar cells a more efficient and stable alternative to conventional silicon-based cells. Credit: Sargent Lab/Northwestern UniversityResearchers have enhanced cell efficiency by utilizing a combination of molecules to tackle various issues.Researchers at Northwestern University…

Cleaner ways of producing steel are being explored. Mostly, these are based on the use of hydrogen instead of coke as the reagent which extracts the oxygen from iron-oxide ore. But much of the pertinent technology is in its infancy. That, together with the cost of converting from old to new equipment, which might run to several billion dollars per plant, means it could take decades for steelmakers to go green. Yulong Ding and Harriet Kildahl of the University of Birmingham, in…