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Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Modules: Lab Efficiencies Exceed 34%, But Face Major Manufacturing and Durability Hurdles for Commercialization
Rayzon Solar International Overview Perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules show immense promise with laboratory efficiencies surpassing 34%, yet their commercial success hinges on overcoming significant challenges in long-term stability... -
New Technology
Researchers Discover New Method to Enhance MOF Glass Processability with Sodium and Lithium, Improving CO₂ and Hydrogen Capture Capabilities
Alliance Chemical Global Overview Researchers have found a new method to improve the processability of metal-organic framework (MOF) glass, a porous material used for trapping gases like CO₂ and hydrogen. By adding small sodium- or lithi... -
New Technology
Hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) Gains Prominence in Electronic Thermal Management and Semiconductor Substrates
CNC Cutting & Drilling Machines Unknown Overview As of 2026, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is playing a crucial role in thermal management solutions for electronic devices due to its excellent thermal conductivity, electrical insulation... -
Polymers & Resins
Fraunhofer ILT and IWM Develop Laser-Based Manufacturing Process for PFAS-Free Coatings, Achieving Reduced Friction and Enhanced Wear Resistance
Home of Welding Germany Overview Researchers at Fraunhofer ILT and IWM in Germany have developed an innovative laser-based manufacturing process for PFAS-free coatings. This technology applies diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings to polyme... -
Polymers & Resins
European PFAS Regulations Drive Surging Demand for Silicone and Bio-Based Barrier Alternatives, Impacting Food Packaging
DataM Intelligence Europe Overview Stricter PFAS regulations in Europe are rapidly expanding the market for alternative materials like silicone-based coatings and bio-based barrier technologies. The European Chemicals Agency supported an... -
New Technology
AI-Optimized Thermal Meta-Emitters Outperform Paint, Slashing Building Cooling Loads by 15,000+ kWh Annually
University of Texas at Austin USA Overview Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have harnessed machine learning to engineer novel thermal meta-emitters that dramatically enhance passive building cooling. These AI-optimized ma... -
New Technology
Max Planck Researchers Uncover Snail Slime’s Multifunctional Recipes, Paving Way for Eco-Friendly Adhesives and Medical Materials
Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Germany Overview Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces have deciphered the garden snail's slime, revealing it as a multifunctional biomaterial that dynamically ... -
Solid-State Batteries
Dual-Interface Engineering Boosts High-Voltage All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries with NCM811 Cathode and Composite Polymer Electrolyte
ACS Publications USA Overview This research proposes a synergistic dual-interface engineering strategy for high-voltage all-solid-state lithium batteries, combining surface-modified cathodes with an optimized composite polymer electrolyt... -
Solid-State Batteries
Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanocoating Dramatically Enhances Interfacial Stability in Sulfide All-Solid-State Batteries
EurekAlert! / ACS Publications USA Overview Researchers have developed a novel polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) nanocoating, a dynamic ion gel, to simultaneously stabilize both cathode and anode interfaces in sulfide-based solid-state batte... -
Perovskite Solar Cells
Tandem PV Acquires Thin-Film Coating Specialist nexTC, Fortifying Manufacturing Process for High-Durability Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells
Business Wire USA Overview Tandem PV, a U.S. developer of high-efficiency perovskite-silicon solar cells, has acquired nexTC Corporation, a specialist in thin-film metal oxide coating processes. This strategic acquisition integrates crit...