Sep
20
New Record Efficiency For Tandem Silicon Perovskite Cells
September 20, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Kaunas University of Technology researchers report in a new paper on the improvements of silicon-perovskite tandem cells. In the ongoing quest for more efficient solar cells, the new most current published record from Kaunas University for tandem perovskite solar cells is now at 32.5 percent. Dr Artiom Magomedov, a researcher at Kaunas University of Technology, […]
Sep
19
Progress Made To Harvest Energy In Low Temp Heat Sources
September 19, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) research team has achieved significant breakthroughs in harnessing low-grade heat sources (<100° C) for efficient energy conversion. The research team is jointly led by Professor Hyun-Wook Lee and Professor Dong-Hwa Seo from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at the Ulsan National Institute of […]
Sep
14
Introducing A New Way To Recycle Lithium Ion Batteries
September 14, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Chinese researchers have introduced a novel approach for the recovery and recycling of lithium from used Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs). The team explored the technique by publishing in the journal Angewandte Chemie. Lithium-ion batteries provide our portable devices like tablets and cellular/mobiles – and increasingly also vehicles – with power. As the share of […]
Sep
13
Way Found To Use Chromium Replacing Rare Metal Catalysts
September 13, 2023 | Leave a Comment
University of Basel chemists have succeeded in replacing the rare elements osmium and ruthenium with a significantly cheaper metal. In terms of their properties, the new materials are very similar to those used in the past. Expensive noble metals often play a vital role in illuminating screens or converting solar energy into fuels. We’re familiar […]
Sep
12
Cleaner Faster Cheaper Lithium Extraction Method Published
September 12, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Princeton University Engineering School researchers have developed a new approach that slashes the land and time needed to extract lithium from brine, which could dramatically expand access to the critical mineral. The researchers say their system can improve production at existing lithium facilities and unlock sources previously seen as too small or diluted to […]