Energy

Scientists mix and match to find perovskite candidates

Researchers have developed a quick and easy method for assessing new compositions of perovskite materials for use in solar cells.

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Lead-free perovskites work better indoors

Researchers have found that lead-free perovskite materials are much more effective than conventional perovskites at absorbing indoor light.

Aerogel and hydrogel stay cool together

A two-layer material comprising an upper layer of aerogel and a bottom layer of hydrogel makes an effective system for passive cooling.

New study brings order to organic thermoelectric materials

By adding a sidechain and dopant to spherical carbon molecules, researchers have developed an efficient organic thermoelectric material.

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Heat-powered desalination technology gets boost from 2D material

By coating a metal mesh with a 2D material, researchers have created a heating element for desalinating highly corrosive industrial-strength brine.

Potassium additives can prevent dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries

Researchers have discovered that adding potassium ions to the electrolyte in lithium-metal batteries can prevent the growth of dendrites.

Aluminum nanoparticles take heat out of carbon dioxide removal

Localized surface plasmons on aluminum nanoparticles can power the conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide by graphite.