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Researchers have developed a new type of perovskite solar cell with a certified efficiency of 26.61%, a new record for this promising material. This breakthrough was achieved by using a special organocaesium salt to precisely control the mix of chemicals, which stabilizes the solar cell and makes it more efficient at converting sunlight into electricity.
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A new “dry” manufacturing process for lithium-ion battery anodes significantly boosts their performance from the very first charge. This method, which doesn’t use liquid solvents, creates a more uniform protective layer on the battery material, leading to longer-lasting batteries with higher energy density.
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Scientists have created a special paper that can pull drinking water directly from the air, even in dry conditions, using only sunlight for power. This scalable technology, made with an industrial paper-making process, offers a low-cost and energy-efficient solution to water scarcity in arid regions.
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A new automated, crawler-type device using this water-harvesting paper can operate continuously, collecting water day and night. This design overcomes a major limitation of previous atmospheric water generators by enabling non-stop production, making the technology much more practical for real-world use.
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