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Making images of tiny bubbles and channels

A research team headed by David Ginger, a University of Washington associate professor of chemistry, is in news for making images of tiny bubbles and channels, roughly 10,000 times smaller than a h

New measurement strategy for OPV

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has shared that it is making progress with a new class of “economically viable solar power cells”.

Support for OPV projects

The University of Minnesota’s Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE), in partnership with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), has selected several OPV

SolarPrint raises €1.6 million

SolarPrint Limited (SP) has raised €1.6 million to ramp up production and accelerate the company’s growth.

SkyShades prepares for Powerbrella’s roll-out

SkyShades has indicated that Powerbrella will be available by third quarter this year.

University of Strathclyde develops new high-efficiency organic polymer

The Department of Chemistry, Strathclyde University, has reportedly developed a new type of high-efficiency organic polymer.

Dye-sensitized solar cells to power Air Force unmanned aerial vehicles

Research officials from the University of Washington are working on dye-sensitized solar cells, which are expected to power Air Force unmanned aircraft in the future.

Plexcore technology makes progress

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) has provided guidance and funding to develop a special “conductive ink’ that can be used to make prin

Preparing for transition to large scale manufacturing

Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and Holst Centre have signed an agree

Chinese University recommends a new way of anchoring dyes

China’s Dalian University of Technology has come up with a new way of anchoring dyes in organic solar cells.