Scientists discover silver’s secret to supercharging solar cells
Researchers have found a way to significantly improve the efficiency of a type of solar cell called kesterite (CZTSSe) thin-film solar cells.
These cells are...
New 3D smart device heats and cools to save energy
A team of researchers led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from DGIST has developed a “3D smart energy device” that can both heat and cool...
How sustainable are electric vehicle batteries?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a solution to reduce climate change. But there are ongoing debates about how eco-friendly their batteries truly are.
Will...
Scientists set new record for eco-friendly nanocrystal solar cells
With climate change pushing the demand for renewable energy, solar power has become a key solution.
In countries like Spain, solar photovoltaic energy generation jumped...
Scientists develop a new portable device to harvest water from air
Researchers at The Ohio State University have created a new type of water harvesting device that is simpler, more efficient, and more portable than...
New fire-safe system uses zinc-air battery for efficient hydrogen production
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new hydrogen production system that overcomes key challenges faced by...
Scientists develop powerful new material to capture co₂ from the air
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new type of absorbing material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that can capture...
New double-skin façade with microalgae could make buildings energy-independent
As buildings account for a significant portion of global CO2 emissions, finding ways to reduce their environmental impact is crucial.
In response, researchers from the...
Revolutionary cooling material could slash data center energy costs by 65%
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new cooling material that could revolutionize how we manage heat in electronic devices.
This...
New tin-based anode could make safer, longer-lasting batteries
Researchers in South Korea have made an important discovery that could change the future of solid-state batteries (SSBs).
These new batteries are designed to be...