09/16/2020 SOURCE: news.psu.edu
Solar cells have come a long way, but inexpensive, thin film solar cells are still far behind more expensive, crystalline solar cells in efficiency. Now, a team of researchers suggests that using two thin films of different materials may be the way to go to create affordable, thin film cells with about 34% efficiency.
Theoretically, two layers are better than one for solar-cell efficiency | Penn State University
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A newly held study gives biodiversity critical of Shea production in Africa - africanfairtradesociety
According to a recent study led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin, Shea yield is likely to benefit varieties of shrubs and trees in parkland habitats in West Africa.
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Low profile magic bullets in soil spotlight
"We could be on the cusp of something really exciting but it is still early days."
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Oxford PV and the Latest Solar Power Breakthrough
A UK-based clean technology leader – Oxford PV – recently set a new world record for conversion efficiency in a perovskite solar technology. These highly efficient solar panels have been touted by many to be the next step in the future of photovoltaics.
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Researchers Discover Method to Produce Plastics Without Using Fossil Fuels
Researchers have identified a formerly unknown method through which certain bacteria create the chemical ethylene—a discovery that could pave the way for producing plastics without using fossil fuels.
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Virginia researchers studying 'the sound of plants dancing' to improve agriculture
What do dancing plants sound like?
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Tar Spot: An Understudied Disease Threatening Corn Production in the Americas
Tar spot of corn has been a major foliar disease in several Latin American countries since 1904. In 2015, tar spot was first documented in the United States and has led to significant yield losses ...
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Marlborough's gravelly soil could provide new understanding of liquefaction
Liquefaction research at Blenheim’s home of rugby could be a game-changer for Wellington’s waterfront and further afield.
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