Fewer steps to a shining success
Dec 9, 2014
Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.
Results for solar energy
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Basking in a quantum efficiency glow
Oct 15, 2018
Printable solar materials could soon turn many parts of a house into solar panels.
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Windows to a sustainable future
Dec 12, 2018
For researchers seeking entrepreneurial opportunities, KAUST can provide the perfect springboard.
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Energy-harvesting nanomaterials created cool
Jun 27, 2019
A low-temperature method for making high-performance thermoelectric materials could recapture lost energy.
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A crystal clear step closer to commercial solar cells
Jul 11, 2019
Record-breaking, high-efficiency single crystals bring perovskite solar cells closer to market.
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Measuring solar stores of the Arabian Peninsula
Aug 20, 2019
Mapping variations in sunlight across the Arabian Peninsula reveals a bright future for solar energy in the region.
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Tiny tweaks for big wins in solar cells
Aug 26, 2019
Changes in composition are shown to affect light-harvesting layer crystallization and perovskite solar cell efficiency.
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Building approach for optoelectronics stacks up
Sep 24, 2019
A precise method for stacking semiconductor thin films enhances optoelectronic device performance using quantum effects.
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A touch of zirconium to better catch the sun
Oct 2, 2019
Zirconium-doped transparent electrodes boost the power conversion efficiency of perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
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A flaky option boosts organic solar cells
Dec 16, 2019
Tungsten disulfide helps to channel charge in flexible photovoltaics.
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Harnessing hot carriers for high efficiency solar cells
Dec 30, 2019
Materials that can slow the cooling of highly energetic hot carriers could capture extra energy from the Sun.
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A shift in shape boosts energy storage
Feb 17, 2020
More efficient photocatalysts could unlock the potential of solar energy.
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Additive boosts through a twist in the tail
Feb 26, 2020
Unconventional perovskites with an inverted structure see a leap in efficiency and longevity with an amine-based additive.
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Moisture-sucking gels give solar panels the chills
May 11, 2020
Polymers that absorb water from the atmosphere can make it easier to run photovoltaic devices in hot climates.
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Filling in the gaps for future solar cells
Jul 19, 2020
The successful partnering of perovskite and silicon solar cells leads to solar cells with higher efficiencies that can also be mass produced.
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Shedding light on efficiency loss in organic solar cells
Oct 26, 2020
A deeper understanding of efficiency-limiting processes provides design rules for organic solar cell materials.
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Solar perovskite production on a roll
Nov 10, 2020
High-performance perovskite solar cells are made using a manufacturing-friendly liquid-based process suitable for roll to roll production.
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Impurities boost performance of organic solar cells
Jan 5, 2021
An electrochemical method for stabilizing a reactive molecule can help the development of higher efficiency solar cells.
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Seeing both sides of light collection
Mar 11, 2021
Combining two light-absorbing materials and optimizing the flow of current improves the performance of solar cells.
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Closing in on state-of-the-art semiconductor solar cells
May 4, 2021
Mixed-cation single crystals narrow the gap between perovskite and top-performing semiconductor solar cells.
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Molecular coating enhances organic solar cells
Jun 10, 2021
A single-molecule layer that helps to channel electrical charge into an electrode can outperform the best conventional material.
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Getting smart about off-grid desalination
Aug 3, 2021
Theoretical modeling helps boost the efficiency of a device that generates both clean drinking water and electricity.
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Minding the gaps to boost perovskite performance
Aug 18, 2021
A simple holistic solution plugs the performance-sapping defects that hamper new alternative solar materials.
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Solar gains stack up
Aug 22, 2021
Clever contacts enhance perovskite/silicon tandem solar-cell performance.
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Helping semiconductors find a cooler way to relax
Sep 7, 2021
Extending the lifetime of hot electrons could help make solar cells more efficient.
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Strong sunlight powers passive cooling device
Sep 19, 2021
Sustainable electricity-free appliance can harness solar energy to reduce temperatures on hot days.
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Coproducing water and electricity powers crop growth
Mar 3, 2022
A solar-driven system to generate electricity and produce water for crops in arid areas may help a decentralized approach to food, water and energy security.
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A tailored coat to beat the heat
Mar 8, 2022
Tunable perovskite-based multilayered films provide long-term stability for high-performing solar cells.
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Illuminating perovskite photophysics
Apr 20, 2022
Light causes small rapid distortions in solar cell material, affecting how charge carriers behave.
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Organic water splitters get a boost
Jun 9, 2022
Built-in heterojunctions enhance the ability of nanoparticle photocatalysts to produce hydrogen fuel from water.
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One more slice to drive the solar stack
Jul 27, 2022
An extra metal fluoride layer facilitates charge separation and boosts performance in perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells.
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A reflection on the real world
Aug 21, 2022
A simple reordering of the layers in solar-cell modules can help improve efficiency.
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Measured approach to organic solar cell mastery
Sep 12, 2022
Precisely determining the energy levels of different solar materials leads to high performance devices.
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Enhancing organic solar cells’ green glow
Dec 15, 2022
Environmentally friendly renewable biosolvents could help clean up the manufacture of solar panels.
