Helping semiconductors find a cooler way to relax
Bandgap engineering can improve the performance of optoelectronic devices that aim to harness the energy of "hot" electrons, research from KAUST shows.
Sep 7, 2021
0
56
Electronics & Semiconductors
News tagged with free energy
Energy & Green Tech
Why perovskite solar cells tend to segregate under the influence of light
Solar cells made of perovskite are cheap, easy to produce, and almost as efficient as silicon, the material traditionally used in solar cells. However, perovskite cells have a love-hate-relationship with the Sun. The light ...
May 11, 2021
0
75
Electronics & Semiconductors
Team develops stable, efficient, anode-free sodium battery
When it comes to batteries, lithium-ion are the best we have as far as energy density and convenience.
May 3, 2021
1
2527
Energy & Green Tech
Open source for a global 'energiewende'
Computer models are essential for achieving energy turnaround also known as "Energiewende". Simulations can help in the planning of capacities for generating, transporting, and storing energy, taking into account dynamic ...
Aug 3, 2020
0
6
Engineering
Thin, iron-based generator uses waste heat to provide small amounts of power
Researchers have found a way to convert heat energy into electricity with a nontoxic material. The material is mostly iron, which is extremely cheap given its relative abundance. A generator based on this material could power ...
Apr 27, 2020
0
107
