Scientists have produced novel photocatalysts by coating aluminum nanoparticles with islands of various different metals.
26 October 2017
Researchers have come up with a new hybrid nanomaterial that can harness solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater.
25 October 2017
Researchers have reported superconductivity in two kinds of higher titanium oxides prepared in the form of ultrathin films.
24 October 2017
Scientists have increased the length of time that organic materials can emit luminescence from minutes to over an hour.
23 October 2017
By finding a way to sprinkle the surface of lead-sulphide quantum dots with extra sulphur, scientists have enhanced their charge transport properties.
19 October 2017
A novel perovskite solar cell retains more than 95% of its 20% conversion efficiency under full sunlight illumination for more than 1000 hours.
18 October 2017
A new 2D film made of polymers and nanoparticles can direct two different non-mixing liquids into a variety of exotic architectures.
17 October 2017
Scientists have uncovered a strategy for using surface tension to grow perovskites into centimeter-scale, highly pure crystals.
16 October 2017
A polysaccharide polyelectrolyte complex made from cellulose and chitosan could replace plastic barrier coatings in packaging.
11 October 2017
A novel fabric-like material electrode could help make batteries and supercapacitors faster and less susceptible to leaks or meltdowns.
11 October 2017
Micrometer-sized particles can be used to stabilize beer foam, and could also lead to the development of advanced functional materials.
10 October 2017
Two new energy storage technologies, comprising a novel electrode and catalyst, could enhance lithium-ion batteries or replace them entirely.
9 October 2017
Biomass used to make carbon microspheres for energy storage.
6 October 2017Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have boosted the performance of thermoelectric materials by tuning the carrier scattering mechanism to improve carrier mobility.
5 October 2017
New research shows the potential of using nickel-based coatings to mitigate corrosion by molten salts in concentrating solar power plants.
4 October 2017
Glycol ethers can significantly improve the structure and alignment of perovskite grains in the thin films used in solar cells.
4 October 2017
Using light and humidity to heal the defects in perovskites for solar cells.
3 October 2017Laurie Donaldson
A thin layer of oxidation on graphene-wrapped magnesium nanoparticles can enhance rather than hinder their hydrogen storage.
2 October 2017
New light-emitting diode that offers purest green light.
2 October 2017Laurie Donaldson