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Scientists in China have found that the “phase inversion” method could improve the comprehensive performance of the porous electrodes.
Defect chemistry unveils efficient thermoelectric material
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The Effect of Doping on the Photocatalytic Activity of Graphene Quantum Dots
A new strategy to produce heteroatoms-doped GQDs as photocatalysts with control over heteroatom types, constitution and content.
Launch of New Journal – Solar RRL!
Launching in 2017 from Wiley: Solar RRL publishes top-quality Rapid Research Letters, Full Papers, Review Articles, and Progress Reports related to all aspects of solar energy conversion.
Smart Liquid Windows
Glass-glass fluidic devices for large-area integration with adaptive façades and smart windows
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Genetically Modified Energy – How DNA Enhances Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells
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A New Magnet Age
Daido Steel and Honda adopt the world’s first hybrid vehicle motor magnet free of heavy rare earth elements.
Structure, Properties and Applications of Thermoelectric Polymers
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