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Researchers Develop Innovative Technique for Printing Perovskite Solar Cells

Dr. Hairen Tan and his colleagues from the University of Toronto have overcome a crucial manufacturing challenge in developing a comparatively new type of solar devices known as perovskite solar cells.

17 Feb 2017

New Competition to Find Smart IoT Solutions for Greener Cities

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is supporting a new competition to find smart solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of our cities.

9 Feb 2017

New Study Reveals Storing Solar Power Increases Energy Consumption and Emissions

According to a study from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, homes with solar panels do not need on-site storage to enjoy the biggest financial and environmental benefits of solar energy.

31 Jan 2017

Study Directly Measures Perovskite Solar Film's Conversion Process

Global research is looking at solar cells created using films that imitate the structure of the mineral perovskite. But only recently a team from Case Western Reserve University has directly demonstrated that the films bear an essential property enabling them to efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.

12 Jan 2017

Fine-Tuning of Metal-Oxide Catalysts for Energy Storage Technology

Chemical reactions that release oxygen in the presence of a catalyst, called oxygen-evolution reactions, are a vital part of chemical energy storage processes, including ammonia production, electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction, and water splitting.

10 Jan 2017

KAUST Researchers Study Ion Chemistry Using Low-Pressure Flame

Power stations that are cleaner and more efficient can be obtained with the characterization of compounds produced in combustion.

5 Dec 2016

Researchers Develop New Method to Produce Hydrogen at Low Temperatures

A new, fast and irreversible method of producing hydrogen has been developed by researchers from Waseda University. This method uses less energy and takes place at a very low temperature. This development is expected to contribute to the increase of fuel cell systems for homes and automobiles.

2 Dec 2016