Transparent thin-film solar cell developed with flexible substrate
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a transparent thin-film solar cell on a flexible substrate that displays various reflective colours without reducing solar cell efficiency.
Saline-powered ultrathin battery developed for smart contact lenses
25 August, 2023Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline and could power smart contact lenses.
Zinc-air batteries: a cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion
24 August, 2023A study by Edith Cowan University has found that zinc-air batteries are a promising alternative to Li-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.
Breakthrough for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency
23 August, 2023New research has shown how interfaces between perovskite layers and silicon cells in tandem solar cells can be modified to improve performance and efficiency.
New tech boosts development of carbon-capturing batteries
23 August, 2023Batteries that can capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a system that advances the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries.
Chloride ions from seawater could power green batteries
17 August, 2023A study has explored the viability of using seawater green batteries to store renewable energy, with the development of a new chloride-ion based redox chemistry.
New charging tech to turn e-cars into batteries on wheels
11 August, 2023To ensure that two-way charging can be used on a broad scale, a team of researchers have launched a project that aims to develop semiconductor, device and system technologies for 800 V batteries.
Aluminium foil boosts development of Li-ion batteries
11 August, 2023 by Catherine BarzlerResearchers from Georgia Institute of Technology have used aluminium foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability.
Solar batteries: new material absorbs light, stores energy
09 August, 2023Researchers have explored the design characteristics of a solar battery made from a material based on 2D carbon nitride, as it is non-toxic and easily synthesised.
Making batteries work without external pressure
09 August, 2023 by Daniel Kane, University of California San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringA team of researchers has engineered a new material that could be used to create lithium batteries that work with zero external pressure.
Device generates hydrogen from sunlight
03 August, 2023Researchers from Rice University in the US have designed a device that can use sunlight to generate hydrogen, with an efficiency of 20.8%.
Fast thin film devices boost energy storage, electronics
03 August, 2023A team of researchers has found a new single-crystalline oxide thin film with fast changes in electrical properties via Li-ion intercalation through engineered ionic transport channels.
New robot boosts solar energy research
27 July, 2023 by NC State UniversityResearchers have developed a robot that can conduct experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of semiconductor materials.
Dry manufacturing process enhances EV battery production
26 July, 2023A team of researchers have developed a dry processing method that could extend the lifespan of EV batteries and enhance their performance.
Research finds key to lithium-nickel-oxide battery wear
26 July, 2023Researchers have reportedly made a "significant breakthrough" in understanding the challenges associated with nickel-rich cathode materials in Li-ion batteries.
