Machine learning enhances perovskite solar cell production
14 March, 2025 by Martin Heidelberger, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyResearchers have demonstrated that machine learning can be used to improve the data analysis required for the commercial fabrication of perovskite solar cells.
Nanoparticle breakthrough for longer-lasting perovskite solar
13 March, 2025 by University of SurreyResearchers have developed a flexible solar cell that lasts nearly 10 times longer than others of its type, an advance that could help enhance solar energy production.
Cracking the code on solid-state batteries
06 March, 2025 by Eric Stann, University of MissouriUsing a combination of advanced imagery and ultra-thin coatings, researchers from the University of Missouri are working to enhance solid-state battery performance.
Key factors to consider with fire protection for an EV battery
03 March, 2025 by Dr James Edmondson, Research Director, IDTechEx | Supplied by: IDTechExThis article explores some factors for EV battery designers to consider when deciding on potential fire protection materials.
Why your headphone battery doesn't last
25 February, 2025Researchers have used advanced imaging to uncover how wireless earbud batteries degrade over time due to temperature gradients and component interactions.
New efficiency benchmark for CIGS–perovskite tandem solar cell
20 February, 2025Researchers have presented a CIGS–perovskite tandem cell that has achieved an efficiency of 24.6%, certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Magnetic sensor technique helps identify original batteries
17 February, 2025Researchers have developed a magnetic sensor that can help detect fuel cell failures and fire risk for lithium-ion batteries.
Hidden hazards of flame retardants in battery enclosures
13 February, 2025 by Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy InstituteResearchers from the Green Science Policy Institute have warned that the use of flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases lacks fire safety efficacy.
AI aids discovery of solar cell materials
12 February, 2025 by Frank Frick, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyResearchers have shown how machine learning can help accelerate the search for new semiconductor molecules for perovskite solar cells.
Researchers claim record PV efficiency for kesterite solar cell
10 February, 2025 by Neil Martin, UNSW SydneyUNSW researchers have reportedly set a new record for a kesterite solar cell, which could be a long-term, sustainable add-on for silicon-based panels.
How halide perovskites could transform light-powered energy tech
29 January, 2025 by Eric Stann, University of MissouriResearchers from the University of Missouri have explored how a material called halide perovskites could transform light-powered energy technology.
Novel design enhances battery-based seawater desalination
29 January, 2025 by Lois Yoksoulian, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate fluid flow "dead zones" in electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination.
Sodium-ion study says tech needs breakthroughs to compete
21 January, 2025A new study from Stanford has found that sodium-ion batteries will need more breakthroughs in order to compete with lithium-ion (Li-ion).
Proton batteries — the future of energy storage?
12 December, 2024Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a rechargeable proton battery that could solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage.
Battery-like computer memory keeps working in extreme heat
12 December, 2024 by Derek Smith, University of Michigan, College of EngineeringThe material transports oxygen ions rather than electrons, creating heat-resistant voltages for both digital memory and in-memory computing.
