Optical materials news, April 2023

MXenes promise versatile thermal management

transition metal carbide and carbonitride MXenes possess optical properties in the visible and IR range ideal for thermal management applications

Dynamic glass windows get a visible upgrade

Organic solar cells subjected to twisted degradation

Researchers have identified a novel degradation mechanism, involving twisted polymers, in the electron-donor material of an organic solar cell.

Molybdenum disulfide takes charge of hot carriers

Researchers have shown that extremely thin films of molybdenum disulfide display unprecedented charge carrier properties.

Perovskite solar cells need to learn resilience

Researchers have shown that machine learnng can identify hybrid pervoskites that are both high-performing and resiliant to environmental conditions.

Novel photovoltaic cell looks good in ambient light

Researchers have created an environmentally friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cell that can harness ambient light to power internet of Things devices.