Method allows direct detection of rapid fluctuations that may help to explain how high-temperature superconducting materials work.
Nanowires and quantum dots combine for more efficient photovoltaics
A group from MIT have demonstrated a method to produce extremely efficient zinc oxide/quantum dot based photovoltaics.

Low-cost organic solar energy from new photovoltaic cell
Scientists at ICFO develop a new organic photovoltaic cell which is more efficient at producing energy .
Researchers demonstrate self-assembling quantum dots
Unexpected breakthrough could bolster quantum photonics and solar cell efficiency.

“Tunneling” may Extend Integrated Circuit Battery Life Tenfold
Early results using novel materials and processes achieves milestone toward low-power tunneling field effect transistor.

Researchers find optimal pattern for solar harvesting
Organic solar cells design could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power.
MIT spin-off portable fuel cell wins CES awards
Device selected for innovation awards at annual consumer electronics exhibition.

A better electrolyte for lithium ion batteries
Solid nanoporous electolyte developed at ORNL could solve many of the safety concerns associated with current lithium-ion technology.

Silicon nanoparticles produce hydrogen on demand
New technology could help power portable devices like satellite phones and radios.
New agreement to build high-performance solar cells
Dow Corning and Crystal Solar will work together to support the latter’s breakthrough monocrystalline manufacturing approach.