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Perovskite–Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Improved by Nano-Optics

Perovskite-on-silicon tandem photovoltaic cells have the potential to outperform standard silicon (Si)-based photovoltaic cells in terms of power conversion efficiency (PCE).

1 Nov 2022

Trapping Polaritons in an Engineered Quantum Box

Australian researchers have engineered a quantum box for polaritons in a two-dimensional material, achieving large polariton densities and a partially ‘coherent’ quantum state.

25 Oct 2022

Nanoporous Intermetallic Compounds Could be Used to Enhance Production of Hydrogen

Of all the known substances, hydrogen is said to possess the highest energy density of 120 MJ/kg, which is around three times more than gasoline or diesel, meaning it could have a pivotal role to play in sustainable energy platforms.

19 Oct 2022

Nanosheets Synthesized for Green Hydrogen and Urea Removal Applications

A recent study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C focuses on this issue by preparing porous nickel oxide nanosheets decorated with nickel sub-sulfide quantum dots on nickel foam (NiO/Ni3S2/NF) for green hydrogen synthesis.

17 Oct 2022

Easy Method to Make Mesoporous Graphene for Energy Storage Systems

A recent study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces proposes a simple strategy for the fabrication of mesoporous graphene with applications in high-performance energy storage systems such as electric double-layer supercapacitors (EDLCs).

10 Oct 2022

The Future of 1D Nanoengineering in Batteries

A review article published in Advanced Functional Materials systematically reviewed the latest research on rechargeable battery-based 1D nanostructures.

7 Oct 2022

Seaweed Battery Paves Way for Environment-Friendly Energy Storage

A team led by Bristol is building a sturdy battery separator with seaweed-derived nanomaterials, paving the way for cleaner and more efficient energy storage.

6 Oct 2022

Novel Cu@C/SiO2 Nanocatalyst for the Hydrogenation of Ethylene Carbonate

A pre-proof article from the journal ISCIENCE reported the development of a highly stable and effective Cu@C/SiO2 nanocatalyst for the hydrogenation process of ethylene carbonate (EC), wherein Cu nanoparticles were enclosed by graphitic carbon overlayers produced from sorbitol.

5 Oct 2022

Efficient Li-S Battery Interlayer Composed of Coated Carbon Cloth

A new paper reports using a single-pot hydrothermal process to synthesize zinc sulfide nanoparticle catalysts and support them on a fine carbon cloth nanolayer for stabilizing the electrochemistry of lithium-sulfur batteries.

30 Sep 2022

Improving Applications of N-Doped Si–C Nanocomposites in Li-Ion Batteries

In a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, an N-doped graphene/carbon-covered silicon nanoparticle/carbon nanofiber composite was developed as a highly effective anode for lithium-ion batteries.

29 Sep 2022