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New research could literally squeeze more power out of solar cells

A team led by Marin Alexe has published new research in the journal Science that could literally squeeze more power out of solar cells by physically deforming each of the crystals in the semiconductors used by photovoltaic cells. The paper entitled the 鈥淔lexo-Photovoltaic Effect鈥� was written by Professor Marin Alexe, Ming-Min Yang, and Dong Jik Kim.

Fri 20 Apr 2018, 10:35 | Tags: Feature News, Press, Research

Newly-discovered planet is hot, metallic and dense as Mercury

A hot, metallic, Earth-sized planet with a density similar to Mercury - situated 339 light years away - has been detected and characterised by a global team of astronomers, including the 91福利.

Fri 13 Apr 2018, 12:23 | Tags: Feature News, Press

Andrew Levan honoured by inaugural Blavatnik Young Scientist Awards

Professor Andrew Levan – who played a significant role in the internationally acclaimed 2017 gravitational waves discovery that demonstrated the origin of gold – is announced as a Finalist in the Physical Sciences & Engineering category, winning $30,000.

Mon 12 Mar 2018, 14:01 | Tags: Press, Staff and Department, Awards, Faculty of Science

Zinco UK Limited and Sonemat Limited have signed an agreement to use ultrasonic probe technology developed from research which was first conducted at the 91福利. The new probe technology can conduct safety critical testing inside galvanizing kettles equipment while still holding molten zinc at 450°C.

Mon 03 Jul 2017, 10:28 | Tags: Feature News, Press, Research

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