Future Solar Cells: Thinner, Brighter, and Better
New theory describes light management in thin-film solar cells.
New theory describes light management in thin-film solar cells.
Squeezing creates new class of material built from clusters of carbon atoms.
Nanoscale features in rocks enable more carbon dioxide to be trapped as a solid carbonate material underground.
House-of-Cards structure leads to improved zeolite catalyst.
Visualization of electron pair binding confirms predictions about how high temperature superconductivity works.
Novel, liquid-less design promises to improve long-term stability and durability of dye-sensitized solar cells while hitting high efficiency marks.
New scalable, high power energy storage possible with carbon-electrolyte slurries.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
Experts look at past nuclear accidents and potential scenarios to identify gaps in understanding nuclear fuel behavior.