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Glass frit optimization in silver paste leads to measurable gains in solar cell efficiency

Researchers in China found that fine tuning the lead(II) oxide (PbO) and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) molar ratio in silver paste ...
pv magazine Australia

Glass frit optimisation in silver paste leads to measurable gains in solar cell efficiency

Researchers have found that fine tuning the lead oxide and silicon dioxide molar ratio in silver paste glass frits affects ...
Science Daily

Schrödinger’s anthill: Quantum entanglement found in a crystal large enough to hold

A centimeter-sized crystal has revealed clear signs of quantum entanglement, showing that large, everyday objects can display ...

How a sugar building block influences viral attachment

Sialic acid is a natural sugar building block found on the surfaces of our cells. It acts as a protective and recognition molecule and plays a central role in the development of the nervous system.

Electron buildup at 2D interface reveals how Janus semiconductors form at room temperature

Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered the long-standing mystery behind the synthesis of Janus two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, paving the way for more precise manufacturing of materials ...
C&EN

Surface Impregnation Combustion Method to Prepare Nanostructured Metallic Catalysts without Further Reduction: As-Burnt Co/SiO

† Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, University of Toyama, Gofuku 3190, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan ‡ Department of Applied Chemistry, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, ...
C&EN

Low-Temperature Molten Salts Synthesis: CsPbBr3 Nanocrystals with High Photoluminescence Emission Buried in Mesoporous SiO2

Using mesoporous SiO2 to encapsulate CsPbBr3 nanocrystals is one of the best strategies to exploit such materials in devices. However, the CsPbBr3/SiO2 composites produced so far do not exhibit strong ...