Perovskites have been discovered to be a cheap alternative for Faraday rotators.
Energy
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device.
Absolute zero: A counter-intuitive energy transition
For the UK to make headway with its ambitious Absolute Zero plan, it calls for an administration that understands the subject and what is needed for its success.
Scientists offer an inkjet printing technology to make compact, flexible battery elements
Researchers propose printing electrodes for lithium-ion batteries on an inkjet printer, which will reduce the electrodes’ thickness by 10-20 times.
Safe potassium-ion batteries for next generation technologies
An electrolyte based on a flame-retardant material has been adapted for use in potassium batteries.
Almost 40% conversion efficiency predicted in new perovskite solar cell
A new material shows great potential with an impressive theoretical maximum conversion efficiency of 38% in a perovskite/Si tandem solar cell architecture.
Scientists whip up a storm with bird dropping-doped graphene paper
Researchers dope graphene with bird poop, and the internet loves it.
Nam-Gyu Park discusses standards for PV assessment
Nam-Gyu Park discusses international standards for the assessment of perovskite solar cell modules, enabling industrial and commercial viability.
The world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery
Monash University researchers have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur battery, capable of powering a smartphone for five continuous days.
Key battery metrics identified by Johannes Betz
Johannes Betz of the University of Münster identifies the key metrics required to properly evaluate and compare rechargeable battery systems.
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