Energy

Researchers watch whiskers grow on a battery

By combining electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, researchers have been able to watch the growth of lithium dendrites.

New growth method strains to control perovskite properties

The properties of perovskites can be controlled with strain engineering by growing thin films on substrates with different compositions.

Making your phone last longer with sulfur

Making your phone last longer with sulfur

Aqueous electrolyte and novel electrode produce better battery

By using aqueous electrolytes with a novel electrode, researchers have been able to produce a safe, cost-efficient battery that still performs well.

New growth technique could bring space-age solar cells down to Earth

For the first time, scientists have managed to grow aluminum-based semiconductors for solar cells using hydride vapor phase epitaxy.

Doped halide perovskites offer cheap option for turning heat into electricity

Researchers have found that doping can turn the halide perovskite caesium tin iodide into an inexpensive, non-toxic thermoelectric material.

Nanocrystals put new face on oxygen reduction

nanocrystal core-shell catalyst for fuel cells uses less Pt but drives the oxygen reduction reaction more efficiently and is more durable

Breakthrough in rapid manufacturing of perovskite solar cells

Neutrons scatter to help optimize zeolite catalyst

Neutron scattering experiments have helped to optimize a novel zeolite catalyst that can convert biomass into fuel sources with a high efficiency.

Holes can make silicon solar cells transparent

Researchers have found that opaque silicon solar cells can be made transparent by simply punching lots of tiny holes into them.