A plane powered only by the sun is set to become the first to complete an around-the-world solar flight.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently announced the launch of the Institute for Functional Imaging of Materials, which will unite experts in imaging instrumentation, fundamentals in physical and chemical imaging processes, and data analytics.
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A self-cleaning, anti-reflective coating that mimics the structure of moth eyes could find application in windows that clean themselves and solar panels that are more efficient.
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University of Michigan scientists have given solar cells a makeover–their semi-transparent cells can be printed with designs and colors, opening up new surfaces for solar cells.
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Engineers at UCLA have discovered an innovative process that uses photovoltaic materials in the production of “highly efficient” solar cells.
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Light that moves and molds gels Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have demonstrated a biomimetic response in hydrogels—a material that constitutes most contact lenses and microfluidic or fluid-controlled technologies.…
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Artist’s rendering shows how the Fraunhofer IAO building in Stuttgart, Germany could be fitted with a colorful solar façade. Credit: Fraunhofer IOF. Until now, covering a building’s roof or façade…
Read MoreUseful news and interesting research: Washington Mills decodes particle size conversion in fused minerals Washington Mills has developed a particle size conversion chart to assist in selecting the correct grit…
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