Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) have developed a novel defect passivation strategy using hexagonal polytype (6H) perovskite to significantly improve the power conversion efficiency and operational stability of perovskite solar cells. This breakthrough holds immense promise for the future of renewable energy, paving the way for more efficient and reliable solar power solutions.
Hyundai Mobis, a leading automotive supplier, is spearheading the development of next-generation materials for future mobility. The company is focusing on sustainable materials, innovative mobility materials, and digital materials to meet global environmental regulations, enhance performance, and leverage virtual verification methods. These advancements aim to strengthen Hyundai Mobis’s position in the automotive industry and drive innovation in electrification and electronic components.
Scientists have developed a novel method to create lab-grown diamonds without the extreme pressure typically required. This technique, reported in the journal Nature, involves exposing a liquid of gallium, iron, nickel, and silicon to a carbon-rich methane gas at 1025° Celsius. The addition of silicon initiates the growth process, allowing diamond crystals to form without the need for a diamond seed. This breakthrough could simplify the production of diamonds for industrial and scientific applications.
An analysis of a vast database of compounds has revealed a curious repeating pattern in the way matter composes itself. Of more than 80,000 electronic structures of experimental and predicted materials studied, a whopping 60 percent have a basic structural unit based on a multiple of four. The research team that discovered this pattern couldn’t figure out why it happens. All we know at the moment is that it’s real and observable.
