The ultimate defense against hackers may be just a few atoms thick, glass with switchable opacity could improve solar cells and LEDs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 27, 2017.
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On earth, most perovskite structures are found within the planet’s mantle, and they’re found in high abundance—perovskites make up 93% of the lower mantle’s mass and 38% of earth’s total mass, according to a recent Science Magazine video.
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Molybdenum ditelluride could bring optical communication onto silicon chips, 3-D printer makes first wearable ‘battery’, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 1, 2017.
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Researchers have created a perovskite solar cell that is printed on an aerosol-jet spray printer. Their method yielded a flexible cell that could lead to further improved efficiency and lower manufacturing costs for solar technologies.
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Stenciling with atoms in 2-D materials possible, sodium and magnesium to replace lithium in batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 10, 2017.
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Advances make reduced graphene oxide electronics feasible, Legos and origami inspire next-generation materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 5, 2017.
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Reducing expensive metals for fuel cell reactions, new tandem cell is innovating solar, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 31, 2016.
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Engineers at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland say that windows made of transparent wood might provide more even and consistent natural lighting and better energy efficiency compared to glass.
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Engineers bake up nanolayered composites, light-modified chalcogenide glass modifies light, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 3, 2016.
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Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan are delving deeper into what it is about the perovskite fabrication process that enhances effectiveness—and adding water could be the key.
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