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Synthesis and Physics of Integrated Nanomaterials

Encompassing both intricate control in the generation of functional chemicals and materials.

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  • Kirk Rector
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  • Jeff Pietryga
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This team encompasses both intricate control in the generation of functional chemicals and materials, mainly centered around conjugated systems, carbon nanotubes and biomaterials.

In addition, this teams develops advanced spectroscopy and spectral microscopy tools for the study of these materials and how these materials can be used, for example, in next generation solar cells and detection platforms.

Large-grains mean better performance in perovskite solar cells

Large-grains mean better performance in perovskite solar cells

C-PCS researchers developed a new solution-based hot-casting technique for fabricating highly efficient and reproducible solar cells from large-area perovskite crystals. The cells demonstrate little cell-to-cell variability, with hysteresis-free photovoltaic response, which had been a fundamental bottleneck for stable operation of perovskite devices. This work was supported by LDRD and the DOE Office of Science, and was reported in the January 30, 2015 issue of Science.