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Photocatalysis uses semiconductors to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Recent reports have shown that plasmonic nanostructures can be used to extend semiconductor light absorption or to drive direct photocatalysis ...

An analysis of the use of semiconductor solar cells based on thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) in power engineering is carried out. It is shown that the advantages of thin-film technology and CdTe itself as a direct-gap...

A temperature-doubler circuit is the functional equivalent of a voltage-doubler in the thermal domain. Effective temperature-doubler circuits could benefit energy scavenging from fluctuating thermal resources, e.g. the d...

Abstract In this work, we use density functional theory (DFT) to thoroughly analyze the structural, electrical, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of halide double perovskites Rb2AsAuX4 (X = Br, Cl). Both co...

Abstract Hydrogen generation from renewable energy sources allows balancing the intermittent nature of solar and wind power. The chemical energy stored in hydrogen can be efficiently converted back to electricity using f...

ABSTRACT Constructing ternary blends has been considered as a feasible approach to achieve highly efficient organic solar cells; however, the delicate choice of the guest components still needs labor‐intensive and time...

Solar iron production from H2-based direct reduction of iron ore was investigated in a continuously particle-fed reactor for performance analysis. Concentrated solar energy was used as the external source of high-tempera...

Abstract Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites encounter significant energy challenges during eclipse periods and low solar illumination, limiting mission autonomy, operational lifespan, and functionality. This paper presents...

The conversion of greenhouse gas CO2 into novel materials is the most promising approach to solve greenhouse gas issues. Herein, we report for the first time the reaction of potassium with CO2 to synthesize three-dimensi...

To develop solar cell technology, it is essential to focus on improving its efficiency at the temperatures typically encountered during operation. This study used third-generation quantum-dot solar cells (ITO/NiO/GaAs/Cd...

Abstract The conversion of solar radiation into thermal energy has gained increasing attention due to the growing demand for renewable sources of heat and electricity. Nanofluids, owing to their enhanced heat transfer ca...

Abstract Solar interface evaporation technology, as a green and low-carbon water treatment solution, faces the core challenge of how to co-optimize photothermal conversion, water transport, and energy management through ...

The lead halide perovskite material shows its unique photoelectric properties, the resulting conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells. However, the efficiency comes to a bottleneck owing to that mechanism research...

Hydrogen is widely recognized as a clean and sustainable energy carrier, driving the urgent need for safe and efficient solid-state storage materials. In this study, the structural, thermodynamic, electronic, optical, an...

The conversion of solar radiation to chemical energy in plants and green algae takes place in the thylakoid membrane. This amphiphilic environment hosts a complex arrangement of light-harvesting pigment-protein complexes...

The water oxidation reaction is a rate-determining step in solar water splitting. The number of surviving photoexcited holes is one of the most influencing factors affecting the photoelectrochemical water oxidation effic...