Solar cells created by laboratories at Rice and Pennsylvania State universities could open the door to research on a new class of solar energy devices.
Earth and environment
Solar Cells as Inexpensive as Paint?
Organic photovoltaic materials may lead to solar cells that produce more power and cost less.
How will nanotech improve electric vehicle batteries?
“Cradle to grave” study of advanced Li-ion batteries recently completed by Abt Associates for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A step towards QD solar cells
MIT researchers find that the secret lies in off-kilter ratios of the two basic components that make up the dots.
Tiny Tubes: Hydrogen Storage Inside Single-Walled Nanotubes
Researchers develop high-pressure hydrogen storage using nanocontainers made of single-walled carbon nanotubes with ice valves sealing the ends.
Graphene heterostructures demonstrate exciting electronic properties
Combining graphene with other one-atom thick materials could create the next generation of solar cells and optoelectronic devices, scientists have revealed.
Nanowires on their way to highly efficient photovoltaic devices?
Review paper analyzes opportunities and obstacles for III-V nanowires in solar energy harvesting.
How does microstructuring impact on solar cell efficiency?
New research has investigated how the internal structure of organic solar cells impacts their performance.
Flexible electrodes for flexible electronics
Chinese researchers develop a new process to make flexible electrodes for lithium ion batteries quickly and easily.
Aluminum Foam from Scrap
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