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Stable molten salts hold the key to solar storage

earth-abundant molten salt, based on seawater-derived sodium chloride, is stable enough to be used for solar thermal energy storage

25 May 2021Cordelia Sealy

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Understanding Li-plating could boost fast charging

in-situ optical microscopy reveals how lithium plating occurs on graphite particle anodes

20 April 2021Cordelia Sealy

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Colourful solar panels could be on the way

Chinese scientists demonstrate tunable polymers for use in photovoltaics

23 March 2021Laurie Winkless

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Metal-organic framework boosts sodium-ion storage

cerium oxide/carbon nanocomposite derived from a metal-organic framework makes an ideal anode for sodium-ion batteries

6 April 2021Cordelia Sealy

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Dual-mode heating and cooling depending on the weather

Nanomaterial-based device that can heat or cool buildings

15 December 2020Laurie Donaldson

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Turning windows into energy generators

novel transparent metal oxide photovoltaic cells could turn windows into energy generators

26 February 2021Cordelia Sealy

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Solar panel checkerboard design improves light absorption

New solar cell design improves their ability to absorb light

22 October 2020Laurie Donaldson

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Fiber electrode shows promise for wearable electronic devices

Supercapacitor made from the fiber electrodes

31 August 2020Laurie Donaldson

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Tandem solar cells show thermal stability

Tandem structure improves efficiency of solar cells

22 May 2020Laurie Donaldson

Materials Today Energy Rising Star Award 2023

2 July 2022

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New fast camera shutter shows how materials move heat around

Understanding the complexities of complex materials

17 March 2023Laurie Donaldson

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Polymer coating gives batteries a boost

A novel conductive polymer coating could lead to longer lasting, more powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

10 March 2023

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Enhanced organic solar cells can boost plant growth

An anitoxidant layer can enhance the stability of semi-transparent organic solar cells, allowing them to used as a roof material in greenhouses.

8 March 2023

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Energy-efficient phase for building materials

Researchers have developed a new and improved method for incorporating phase-change materials into construction materials.

7 March 2023

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Perovskite solar cells benefit from firm boundaries

Channeling ions along the grain boundaries in perovskite materials improves the stability and operational performance of perovskite solar cells.

6 March 2023

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Solid advance for lithium-air batteries

Researchers have developed a novel ceramic polymer material for use as a solid electrolyte in a lithium-air battery.

1 March 2023

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Nanoparticles self-assemble to harvest solar energy

Using self-assembling iron oxide nanoparticles, researchers have managed to produce a solar harvester with enhanced energy conversion capabilities.

28 February 2023

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Metal substrate boosts perovskite solar cells

Placing a perovskite on a layer of metal or alternating layers of metal and a dielectric material can greatly increase its light-conversion efficiency.

24 February 2023

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Enhancing the stability of perovskite solar cells under stress

Novel triple-doping strategy promises performance boosts

23 February 2023Laurie Winkless

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Chiral phonons spin away from magnetic materials

Using chiral phonons in a 2D material, researchers have managed to convert waste heat into spin information without needing magnetic materials.

21 February 2023

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Materials Today Rising Star Award Webinar I: Energy Conversion and Storage

28 February 2022

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1 June 2021

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Stable molten salts hold the key to solar storage

Understanding Li-plating could boost fast charging

Colourful solar panels could be on the way

Metal-organic framework boosts sodium-ion storage

Dual-mode heating and cooling depending on the weather

Turning windows into energy generators

Solar panel checkerboard design improves light absorption

Fiber electrode shows promise for wearable electronic devices

Tandem solar cells show thermal stability

Materials Today Energy Rising Star Award 2023

New fast camera shutter shows how materials move heat around

Polymer coating gives batteries a boost

Enhanced organic solar cells can boost plant growth

Energy-efficient phase for building materials

Perovskite solar cells benefit from firm boundaries

Solid advance for lithium-air batteries

Nanoparticles self-assemble to harvest solar energy

Metal substrate boosts perovskite solar cells

Enhancing the stability of perovskite solar cells under stress

Chiral phonons spin away from magnetic materials

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