Materials Science and Engineering

Fabrication Matters: How Thermal Evaporation Damages Perovkite Materials

Why Some Perovskite Solar Materials Fall Apart Under Thermal Evaporation — And What It Means for Solar Tech Metal halide perovskites are a class of materials that have captured huge interest in solar energy research because of their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into electricity. In less than a decade, perovskite solar cells have achieved […]

Turning UV Into Visible Light: A New Twist on Zinc Oxide

Bright new light from old material: Zinc Oxide + PVA Scientists have long known that Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a useful material — it’s cheap, abundant, and has been used in everything from electronics to sunscreens. But ZnO’s natural glow is mostly in ultraviolet (UV), which isn’t helpful for everyday lighting. SpringerLink+1 A recent study, […]