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Much more effective photocatalysts might open the capacity of solar power
A natural semiconductor photocatalyst that dramatically improves the generation of hydrogen gas can cause extra effective power storage space innovations.
Feb 18, 2020 // Technology, USA, UK, Europe, North America, KAUST, Jan Kosco
An upside down perovskite cell with 22.3% effectiveness
Saudi scientists have actually created a cell which is stated to display enhanced architectural as well as optoelectronic homes along with boosted provider flexibility as well as diffusion sizes. The accomplishment was attained by decreasing voltage losses utilizing a brand-new passivation strategy.
Feb 12, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, KAUST
Unexpected Solution Improves Organic Solar Cells
An unknown material, made from disulfide flakes has helped to boost the power of organic solar cells.
Dec 23, 2019 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, silicon, KAUST, WS2
Tungsten disulfide helps organic solar cell reach 17% efficiency
Researchers from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology claim to have developed a highly performant organic PV cell using tungsten disulfide flakes a few atoms thick. The stability of the device, however, is still to be evaluated.
Dec 19, 2019 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, KAUST, WS2
Organic dopants for a stable perovskite
Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have demonstrated a method they say could improve the stability of perovskite structures. The group found adding an organic dopant served to increase the strength of chemical bonds between organic and inorganic elements of a perovskite.
Nov 15, 2019 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, perovskite, KAUST, Aleksandra Oranskaia