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Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells on the threshold of 30% efficiency

“An HZB team has published a report in the journal Science on the development of its current world record of 29.15% efficiency for a tandem solar cell made of perovskite and silicon. The tandem cell provided stable performance for …

Breakthrough optical sensor mimics human eye, a key step toward better artificial intelligence

“Researchers at Oregon State University are making key advances with a new type of optical sensor that more closely mimics the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field. The sensor is a major breakthrough for fields …

“Game changer” perovskite can detect gamma rays

“Scientists at EPFL have developed a game-changing perovskite material that can be used as a cheaper and highly efficient alternative to gamma-ray detectors. Perovskites are materials made up of organic compounds bound to a metal. Propelled into the forefront of …

Ionic Defect Landscape in Perovskite Solar Cells Revealed

“Joint research work between Chemnitz University of Technology and Technische Universität Dresden under Chemnitz leadership reveals ionic defect landscape in metal halide perovskites - publication in renowned journal Nature Communications The group of so-called metal halide perovskites as materials has revolutionized …

New semiconductor detector shows promise for medical diagnostics and homeland security

“Security officials are tasked with preventing criminals from smuggling dangerous materials into a country, and detecting nuclear substances has been difficult and costly. Now Northwestern University researchers have developed new devices based on a low-cost material to aid in the …

FSU chemistry professor uses old materials to make newer, better solar cells

“A Florida State University research team is mixing the old with the new to create a more stable solar cell. Professor of Chemistry Biwu Ma and his team published a new study that shows if you add a layer of …

Titanium Atom That Exists in Two Places at Once in Crystal to Blame for Unusual Phenomenon

“Researchers discover why a perfect crystal is not good at conducting heat, although it seemingly should be The crystalline solid BaTiS3 (barium titanium sulfide) is terrible at conducting heat, and it turns out that a wayward titanium atom that exists …

Solar cells: Mapping the landscape of Caesium based inorganic halide perovskites

“Scientists at HZB have printed and explored different compositions of caesium based halide perovskites (CsPb(BrxI1−x)3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1)). In a temperature range between room temperature and 300 Celsius, they observe structural phase transitions influencing the electronic properties …

Stanford scientists invent ultrafast way to manufacture perovskite solar modules

“High-speed manufacturing could advance the commercialization of perovskite modules, a green alternative to conventional solar panels made of silicon. Most solar cells today are made with refined silicon that turns sunlight into clean electricity. Unfortunately, the process of refining silicon …

Russian Scientists Develop Perovskite Metasurfaces for Smart Glass

“Perovskite thin films will make it possible to turn normal glass into smart surfaces that can display information in AR devices and convert solar energy into electricity. The research of the group headed by ITMO scientists has been in Laser …