Relatively inexpensive compound could perform safely and effectively in solar cells Organic–inorganic halide perovskites are an emerging class of materials that have shown great promise in a number of electronic and photovolataic…
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Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells. Solar energy technology is one of the most promising solutions to minimizing our…
Polymers clean up mercury, oil spills, nitrogen runoff, and more
A new class of polymers to clean up mercury pollution that can be produced sustainably on a large scale from elemental sulfur and renewable plant oils. Mercury pollution is a serious and…
Machine learning scopes out previously “invisible” microplastics
The largest percentage of marine litter consists of plastic waste, in which the biodegradation process can take decades to complete. With serious concerns related to the negative effects of plastic, especially microplastics,…
Children Born Today Will Suffer the Most as a Result of Climate Change
Our ability to act against the climate emergency will determine a range of possible futures outcomes, but ultimately it is a choice between continuing with “business as usual” or taking direct measures…
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
Geoffrey Ozin grew up in London, England, in the 1940s, where his father ran a small tailor shop, which created an early sense of identity and seemingly laid out a career plan….
Rising Above Climate Apathy – Advanced Science News
Climate scientist, Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto, discusses the wider impacts of climate change, emerging sentiments of apathy and how we rise above them. The effects of the climate crisis are already being felt…
Building a Sustainable Future with Emission-Free Cement
A new electrochemical reactor could be the solution to emissionless cement production. On a global scale, the only substance used more than water, in total volume, is concrete. Cement is a ubiquitous…
Cleaning Up After Fast Fashion
A green, renewable, and environmentally friendly strategy to remove toxic dye from wastewater. Professor Seshadri Ramkumar and doctoral candidate Lihua Lou with their nanofiber filters. Image credit: Texas Tech University. Whether we…
The Next Generation of Smart Windows Using Carbon Dots
A new nanofluid coating provides an opportunity to reduce energy waste in the next generation of smart windows. A growing population and increased urbanization are creating enormous energy demands, compromising future targets…