Prospects for electron microscopy characterisation of solar cells: Opportunities and challenges

Energy can be in many places at once in 'perfect' nanofibers

Researchers have developed nanofibers where energy can take advantage of quantum mechanics to move thousands of times faster than normal.

Taking the heat out of two-faced solar cells

A new low-temperature process for fabricating bifacial thin-film CIGS solar cells can greatly improve their energy-conversion efficiency.

Organic solar cells subjected to twisted degradation

Researchers have identified a novel degradation mechanism, involving twisted polymers, in the electron-donor material of an organic solar cell.

AI model helps understand defects in polycrystalline materials

A 3D model created by AI helped researchers to understand the formation of dislocations in complex polycrystalline materials.

New technique produces 3D atomic maps of advanced alloys

Using an advanced imaging technique, researchers have mapped, for the first time ever, the 3D atomic coordinates of medium- and high-entropy alloys.

Is graphene safe?

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Scientists uncover the story behind ‘oobleck’

Scientists have uncovered the mechanisms that cause a mixture of cornstarch and water known as ‘oobleck’ to switch between a liquid and a solid.