Jordi Matorell and co-workers achieve a longer lifetime of polymer solar cells by addressing the issue and mechanism of UV-induced “burn-in”, a phenomenon linked to rapid degradation of electron transport.
Ultrathin δ-MnO2 Nanosheets with Outstanding Electrocatalytic Performance for Overall Water Splitting
A novel synthetic strategy for introducing anion vacancies into semiconductors.
Tuning the Redox Properties of Perylene Diimide in Organic Rechargeable Batteries
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research demonstrate a simple and effective approach for tuning the redox properties of perylene diimides as high-voltage cathodes for organic sodium-ion batteries.
Special Issue in Advanced Energy Materials – “Solar Technologies Go Hybrid”
This new Special Issue in Advanced Energy Materials highlights recent progress in all fields of solar-energy related research.
Ultrathin Co3O4 Layers with Large Contact Area on Carbon Fibers as High-Performance Electrode
Researchers have developed a high-performance, flexible air electrode for the Zn–air battery by devising a simple fabrication technique.
Electrospray-Assisted Fabrication of Moisture-Resistant and Highly Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis describe a novel technique to fabricate perovskite solar cells, which have tremendous potential in the future designs of photovoltaic technology.
Recent Progress in the Applications of Vanadium-Based Oxides on Energy Storage
Researchers from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics review the current developments and future opportunities for the application of vanadium-based oxides in Li- and Na-ion batteries.
Microporous Aluminophosphate for Solar Energy Storage
A microporous aluminophosphate with Linde Type A (LTA) topology (ALPO-LTA) is found to have long-term solar energy storage potential by researchers from University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
All-Printed Batteries: Bend Me, Stretch Me, Twist Me!
Strategy for all-printed Zn-Ag2O battery on a stretchable textile and photographs of sealed battery while being stretched, twisted and indented.
Microporous Aluminophosphate in Solar-Energy Storage and Heat Reallocation
Andraž Krajnc, Nataša Zabukovec Logar, Gregor Mali, and co-workers present a new type of microporous aluminophosphate for high-density storage of solar energy or waste heat in Advanced Energy Materials.