A new approach can help scientists predict the thermal stability of potential absorber materials for solar cells.
Solar Energy Conversion
By considering solar energy conversion from the chemist's point of view, this book provides an overview of the chemical aspects of the field from fundamentals to molecular harvesting systems and solar cells. [X, 274 Pages, Hardcover]Read More...
Record High for Screen-Printed Silicon Solar Cell
The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin in collaboration with Singulus Technologies have increased the conversion efficiency of screen-printed silicon solar cells to a record value of 20.1%.
Who wants a defective solar cell?
Professor Bruce Clemens and co-workers have shown that the presence of defects in CZTS solar cells brings about an increase in solar cell efficiency, in contrast to the behavior of classic semiconductor materials. This could lead to the developmemt of a commercially-viable solar cell made of earth- abundant raw materials.
Towards Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Hydrogen Generation
Photosynthesis is considered the "Holy Grail" in the field of sustainable energy generation because it directly converts solar energy into storable fuel using nothing but water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have long tried to mimic the underlying natural...
Scientists discover breakthrough light-matter hybrid
A light-matter hybrid material on attosecond scales showcases enhanced conductivity with potential applications in solar cells and high-power electronics.
Natalie Banerji: “You do not go very far by yourself”
At the interface of light and matter, Natalie Banerji is using spectroscopy to advance technologies such as solar cells and bioelectronics.
Targeted Performances for Non-Fullerene Organic Photovoltaics
One-dimensional device simulations to set a relationship between material properties and device performances paving the way toward higher performances organic solar cells.
Real‐Time In Situ Observation of Microstructural Change in Perovskites [Video]
A detailed mechanism for the degradation of methylammonium lead iodide – a ubiquitous material for perovskite-based solar cells.
Perovskite Perspectives: Weiguang Xie and Jianbin Xu Draw Grain Boundaries
Weiguang Xie and Jianbin Xu explain the problems caused by grain boundary defects in perovskite materials used to create solar cells.