Energy

Simple tweak could have major benefits for perovskite solar cells

Adding organic ammonium salts to the perovskite surface can help to regulate and reduce unwanted energy loss in perovskite solar cells.

2022 Materials Today Rising Star Award Winners Announced

Dendrites can be pressured not to cross sides

Dendrites can be prevented from travelling between electrodes in a solid-state lithium-metal battery by simply applying mechanical stress.

3D piezoelectric makes flexible energy harvester

flexible three-dimensional piezoelectric nanocomposite with integrated electrodes makes useful energy harvesting device

Cerium-based flow batteries dance to their own tune

Researchers have uncovered the dance that goes on between cerium, sulfates and water in a cerium-based flow cell battery.

New technique rings the changes in rechargeable batteries

Using a new electron microscopy technique and data mining, researchers have mapped out altered domains in rechargeable ion batteries at the nanoscale.

Improved rare-earth-free magnets can’t be touched

Using microstratucture engineering, researchers have improved the properties of manganese bismuth, a rare-earth-free magnetic material.

New material cuts dead weight from nonrechargeable batteries

Researchers have developed a combined electrolyte and cathode that can enhance the energy density of nonrechargeable batteries.

Efficient approach for potentially improving lithium-metal batteries

By shifting the oxidation-reduction potential of a lithium-metal electrode, researchers have enhanced the energy density of lithium-metal batteries.

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