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Built to last: The perovskite solar cells tough enough to match mighty silicon
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to create stable perovskite solar cells, with fewer defects and the potential to finally rival silicon's durability.
December 7, 2022 Read more
Researchers propose new structures to harvest untapped source of fresh water
A new study suggests an investment in new infrastructure capable of harvesting oceanic water vapor as a solution to limited supplies of fresh water in various locations around the world.
December 7, 2022 Read more
Iron for energy storage
In the futuere the metal could store energy from renewable sources, for example for transportation.
December 3, 2022 Read more
Ultra-sensitive optical sensor can reduce hydrogen's risks
Researchers have developed an optical sensor that can detect record low levels of hydrogen.
December 1, 2022 Read more
Novel mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment
Researchers developed a novel 'etching-swelling-planting' strategy following interfacial polymerization to prepare a mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment.
December 1, 2022 Read more
Cooling down solar cells, naturally
Photovoltaics are more efficient when they operate at lower temperatures, which can be achieved in solar farms that space out arrays and use the wind to their advantage.
December 1, 2022 Read more
Researchers recycle previously unrecyclable plastic
Researchers have discovered a way to chemically recycle PVC into usable material.
December 1, 2022 Read more
Designing better water filters with AI
Researchers simulated different patterns of water-attracting and water-repelling groups lining a filter's porous membrane and found optimal arrangements that should let water through easily and slow down some contaminants.
November 30, 2022 Read more
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat
Scientists have devised a transparent coating for windows that could help cool the room, use no energy and preserve the view.
November 30, 2022 Read more
Seeding the oceans with iron-rich fertilizer nanoparticles to store excess carbon dioxide
The goal would be to feed phytoplankton, microscopic plants that are a key part of the ocean ecosystem, to encourage growth and carbon dioxide uptake.
November 29, 2022 Read more
Magnetic nanomaterial mops up microplastics in water
An innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets removes microplastics 1000 times smaller than those currently detectable by existing wastewater treatment plants.
November 29, 2022 Read more
New solar panels from solar panel waste
Researchers are addressing the issue of wastage of the raw material silicon.
November 29, 2022 Read more
Researchers take first step towards controlling photosynthesis using mirrors spaced nanometers apart
With the help of mirrors, placed only a few hundred nanometers apart, a research team has managed to use light more efficiently. The finding could eventually be useful for controlling solar energy conversion during photosynthesis, or other reactions driven by light.
November 28, 2022 Read more
Researchers create green fuel with the flip of a light switch using nanotechnology
Researchers have combined iron, copper, and a simple LED light to demonstrate a low-cost technique that could be key to distributing hydrogen, a fuel that packs high amounts of energy with no carbon pollution.
November 24, 2022 Read more
Non-noble catalyst for hydrogen production
Researchers have used common metals to produce hydrogen under severe oxidation and at high voltage. This work might lower the cost and increase the sustainability of a future fuel.
November 24, 2022 Read more
Simple semiconductor solutions could boost solar energy generation and enable better space probes
A 'simple' tweak to perovskite solar cells during the fabrication stage could help to unlock the untold potential of the renewable energy source.
November 23, 2022 Read more
Converting waste paper into battery parts for smartphones and electric vehicles
Scientists have developed a technique to convert waste paper, from single-use packaging and bags, and cardboard boxes, into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries.
November 23, 2022 Read more
Glass-like shells of diatoms help turn light into energy in dim conditions
Information gleaned from the optical analysis of diatom shells might one day improve a variety of light-based devices and components.
November 22, 2022 Read more