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Research
The luck of the materials scientist

2018-10-18T15:19:00Z

Studying the structure of disordered materials is complicated, but Simon Billinge explains how it opens the door to designer materials with desired properties
Research
Pollutant particles prevent solar cells from reaching full potential

2018-09-04T09:30:00Z

Study correlates particulate matter concentrations with loss of photovoltaic potential
Research
Mapping the mysteries of pervoskite solar cell hysteresis

2018-06-25T13:20:00Z

Caught on camera: interfacial stabilisation observed causing hysteresis means mobile ion migration is off the hook
Careers
'My co-author is based in North Korea'

2018-03-18T11:00:00Z

The challenges of working with scientists in the world’s most secretive state
Opinion
How perovskites can live long and prosper

2018-03-15T12:58:00Z

The future of solar cells depends on better stability testing
Feature
Renewable energy in China

2018-02-23T11:59:00Z

Huge investments and cutting-edge research are helping China to pioneer innovations in clean energy technologies, reports Mark Peplow
Research
Fresh water and electricity out of the blue

2017-09-12T14:15:00Z

Hybrid system produces steam and electricity from saltwater
Research
Molecular movie exposes perovskite solar cell’s inner workings

2017-08-03T13:57:00Z

Electron camera may help uncover why perovskites are efficient light-harvesters
News
Super-heated solar steam generator to debut in Mexico

2017-05-05T07:23:00Z

Solar collector could provide a sustainable way to produce chemicals
Research
Solar reactor splits carbon dioxide into fuel

2017-03-09T12:05:00Z

Ceria redox cycling converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen with total selectivity
Research
Best of both worlds solar cell sets new efficiency record

2017-02-23T08:33:00Z

Device combines silicon and perovskite technologies and exceeds previous tandem cell performances
Opinion
Humphry Davy and cutting our carbon footprint

2017-01-19T09:30:00Z

A 200 year old electrolysis experiment could hold the key to sustainable fertiliser production
Research
Solar cell produces electricity come rain or shine

2016-10-24T15:22:00Z

All-weather cell turns salty raindrops into capacitors
Research
Microscale chisel unearths current flow through solar cell

2016-09-27T09:18:00Z

Defects may actually help improve working of popular photovoltaic device
News
Renewable energy now cheaper than some fossil fuels

2016-09-19T09:36:00Z

Assessment suggests renewables costs will plummet by 2020
Research
Bubble-wrapped composite boils water in the cold light of day

2016-08-24T14:26:00Z

School science project inspires cheaper way to desalinate water
Feature
The next generation

2016-06-24T00:00:00Z

Elinor Hughes catches up with some of the latest materials and processes in photovoltaics research
Research
Perovskites spun out into stable solar cells

2016-06-10T00:00:00Z

Device beats previous efficiency record of 15.6%, reaching nearly 20%
Research
Sunset for perovskites?

2016-05-04T00:00:00Z

Calculations cast shadow over solar cell materials
Podcast
Cadmium telluride

2016-04-27T00:00:00Z

It may not be the best material for solar cells but it has some distinct advantages