Author Archives: rberkowitz

Metal migration damages perovskite solar cells

Posted on June 30, 2016 by rberkowitz

Heat-induced migration of metal contacts is one culprit behind the degradation that plagues otherwise efficient perovskite solar cells. Continue reading →

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Final frontier

Posted on June 6, 2016 by rberkowitz

Photonics technologies being developed for probing the universe are leading to better commercial products. Continue reading →

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Sharp images from fuzzy concepts

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rberkowitz

Developments in snapshot imaging and computational processing improve resolution at unprecedented frame rates. Continue reading →

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Making a Mark

Posted on May 16, 2016 by rberkowitz

New regulations on unique device identifiers for medical equipment and implants are being phased in by the US Food and Drug Administration, including codes best marked with a laser. Continue reading →

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Plasma oxidation technique yields precise control over mixed metal oxide composition

Posted on April 28, 2016 by rberkowitz

Mixed metal oxide alloys play an important role as substrates and catalysts for many energy conversion and storage applications. Until now, making multi-element solid solutions with precise compositions has eluded current synthesis techniques. Continue reading →

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High-precision optics enable LIGO’s new view of the universe

Posted on April 15, 2016 by rberkowitz

The first detection of a gravitational wave depended on large surfaces with excellent flatness, combined with low microroughness and the ability to mitigate environmental noise. Continue reading →

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Directional freeze-casting method produces highly structured metal foams by ice-templating

Posted on March 31, 2016 by rberkowitz

The key to producing an anisotropic tungsten metal foam is starting with a non-metallic oxide powder, and reducing it to metal before densifying the final structure. Continue reading →

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The Race for Renewables

Posted on March 3, 2016 by rberkowitz

New solar harnessing materials along with novel production techniques are improving the efficiency of solar power. Continue reading →

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Tokyo Tech: Lotus Leaf-Inspired Metamaterial Absorbs Entire Visible Light Spectrum

Posted on January 29, 2016 by rberkowitz

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have used a lotus leaf as a template to fabricate a material that can absorb virtually the entire spectrum of visible light. Continue reading →

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NREL: SunStop Window Technology Ready for Market NREL: SunStop Window Technology Ready for Market

Posted on January 28, 2016 by rberkowitz

NREL has developed a new technology for smart windows, which entrepreneur Loren Burnett is commercialising through his company e-Chromic Technologies, Inc. Continue reading →

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