nn n 19.01.23 – A new technique using a radical polymer and functionalized fullerene derivative improves the stability and power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for larger-scale use in solar energy.n Perovskite solar cells have drawn … Continue reading →
nn n 17.01.23 – Despite their huge potential, the way perovskite solar cells respond to external stimuli – such as heat or moisture – has a considerable impact on their stability. Researchers at EPFL have identified the cause of degradation … Continue reading →
nn n 06.01.23 – Scientists at EPFL and Heriot-Watt University have developed a machine learning approach to accurately predict potentially harmful amine emissions from carbon-capturing plants.n Global warming is partly due to the vast amount of carbon dioxide that we … Continue reading →
nn n 04.01.23 – EPFL chemical engineers have invented a solar-powered artificial leaf, built on a novel electrode which is transparent and porous, capable of harvesting water from the air for conversion into hydrogen fuel. The semiconductor-based technology is scalable … Continue reading →
nn n 27.12.22 – Scientists at EPFL have found a way to improve the operational stability of perovskite solar cells, a crucial step towards their commercialization.n Hybrid perovskites are materials made from metal halide frameworks interspersed with organic cations. They … Continue reading →
nn n 22.12.22 – n Prof. Hubert Girault receives ccCTA 2022 Award for all of his significant contributions in the field of analytical chemistry and toxicology for the scientific community of Western Switzerland. n nnn n n
Continue reading →nn n 15.12.22 – Congratulations to the Winners : Dr Rebekah Wells (Winner) Dr Elena Braconi (Runner-up)n Rebekah Wells for her thesis “Semiconducting two dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides via solution-processable routes” under the guidance of Prof Kevin Sivula (LIMNO). Rebekah … Continue reading →
nn n 09.12.22 – At its meetings of 7-8 December 2022, the ETH Board promoted Prof. Kumar Agrawal to Associate Professor at the Faculty of Basic Sciences (SB). n Prof. Kumar Agrawal Professor Kumar Agrawal, currently Tenure Track Assistant Professor at … Continue reading →
nn n 23.11.22 – Top 8% Thesis Distinction to following PhD students graduated (from left to right) Aurélien Willauer (LPI), Thomas Baumeler (GCC), Seonghoon Choi (LCPT), Sevan Mleh Habeshian (LPPT) and Mingming Wang (LCSO)n Each year, a distinction is granted … Continue reading →
nn n 27.10.22 – Scientists at EPFL have increased the power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (“Grätzel cells”) beyond 15% in direct sunlight and 30% in ambient light conditions.n Mesoscopic dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) were invented in 1990s by Brian … Continue reading →