photovoltaics

NUS researchers successfully integrated a new anion, cyanate, into a perovskite structure, which was a key breakthrough in fabricating new triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cells. Credit: National University of SingaporeResearchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm. This achievement marks the…

The bright spheres symbolize bound charge carriers (negative and positive) in the material. The light beam separates these charges, which are then deflected in different ways in the applied magnetic field. With the CLIMAT method, around 14 different parameters of the transport properties in semiconductors can be measured with a single measurement, for example, density, lifetime, diffusion lengths, and mobility. Credit: Laura Canil (www.canilvisuals.com)An HZB physicist has developed a new method for the comprehensive…

Amorphous solar cells with FIDO technology are more efficient, stable, and lightweight. Credit: Yutaka MatsuoA novel material called fullerene indanones (FIDO) has been created by a Japanese research team, offering improved durability and efficiency for next-generation solar cells, with potential applications extending to organic photodiodes and photodetectors.A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has created a material based on fullerene indanones (FIDO), which promises to improve the durability of…

KAUST scientists have developed a roadmap for commercializing highly efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, promising a future of affordable clean energy. Addressing challenges from real-world application to manufacturing, they aim to transform the global energy landscape, with the technology’s market value expected to exceed $10 billion within ten years. Credit: 2024 KAUSTResearchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a comprehensive plan to introduce perovskite/silicon…

The Korea Institute of Energy Research has significantly advanced semi-transparent perovskite solar cell technology, achieving a world-leading efficiency of 21.68% and demonstrating exceptional durability. This breakthrough, aimed at enhancing solar cell application in windows and tandem configurations, addresses key challenges in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Through innovative research, the team has improved the stability and efficiency of these cells, making a substantial contribution to the field of solar…

Physicists at Paderborn University have enhanced solar cell efficiency significantly using tetracene, an organic material, based on complex computer simulations. They discovered that defects at the tetracene-silicon interface boost energy transfer, promising a new solar cell design with drastically improved performance.Physicists at Paderborn University have used complex computer simulations to create a novel solar cell design that boasts substantially higher efficiency than existing options. The enhancement in…

Research reveals the crucial role of proteins in converting solar energy for biological processes, such as photosynthesis and DNA repair in plants and fruit flies, respectively. By studying the deformation of proteins and the precise movement of electrons within, scientists aim to harness these insights for technological advancements. Credit: SciTechDaily.comCells need energy to function. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain how energy is guided in the cell by small atomic movements to reach its…

By replacing the atoms on one side of the nanosheet with a different element, the team has realized a nanosheet that can spontaneously roll into a scroll when detached from its substrate. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityJanus nanosheets bring unprecedented control to preparation of nanoscrolls.Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have come up with a new way of rolling atomically thin sheets of atoms into “nanoscrolls.” Their unique approach uses transition metal dichalcogenide sheets with a different…

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…

Fluorine gas etches the surface of silicon into a series of angular peaks that, when viewed with a powerful microscope, look much like the pyramid pattern in the artist’s concept shown above. Researchers at PPPL have now modeled how these peaks form in silicon, creating a material that is highly light absorbent. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new model from PPPL researchers explains the production of black silicon using fluorine gas, enhancing its application in solar cells and marking a new direction in quantum chemistry…