A new catalytic process allows the effective conversion of biopetroleum from microalgae into diesel fuels.

Giving Order to Hybrid Materials
A new hybrid structure of ZnO nanowires and polythiophenes with nanometer-scale ordering and a high crystallinity could be used for hybrid photovoltaics.

Synthesizing Carbazole Oligomers
New carbazole oligomers for optoelectronics and polymer solar cells have been synthesized by modular chemistry.

Luminescent Solar Concentrators – The Search for Photovoltaic Windows
Luminescent solar concentrators might hold the key to turning everyday building components into energy-generating devices.

Algae for Biofuels: LEDs Can Help
Novel photobioreactors meet the specific photosynthesis requirements of algae to increase production quantities.

The Making of “Transparent Glass Sponges”
The properties of transparent glass sponges make them an ideal light source for photobioreactors for producing biofuels from algae.

Graphene for Energy
Graphene has the potential to solve many issues in vital energy research.

New Magnetic Materials Mean Better Energy Conversion
A giant magnetocaloric effect may increase performance in magnetic refrigeration and energy-conversion devices.

Improving the performance of organic solar cells
In situ crosslinked and n-doped semiconducting polymers are efficient electron-transporting materials in inverted polymer solar cells.

Stuffing nuclear waste glasses
Research into waste management is a major part of international nuclear policy. New work offers an in-depth look into one solution, glasses.