Unit News

Professor Yabing Qi of the OIST Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit was awarded the Kao Science Award in the chemistry/physics field of surface sciences.

For the first time, researchers have created blue LEDs using layers of metal halide perovskite linked with asymmetrical bridges, solving a critical instability problem.

Cutting-edge imaging techniques settle a long-standing puzzle in the solar tech research community over the role and presence of chlorine.

Rechargeable, lithium sulfur batteries are promising candidates to sustainably meet the world’s energy demands, and a new study has put them one step closer to becoming readily available.

A novel way of synthesizing an essential powder is key to raising the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, says researchers.

With fewer defects and a longer lifespan, next-gen solar technology moves closer towards commercialization.

Solar modules made from perovskite material gain power to transform the solar tech industry

Scientists characterize microscopic defects in next generation solar devices.

New perovskite material shows early promise as an alternative to silicon.

Solar cell coating minimizes leakage of pollutants.

Modifications made to Perovskite Solar Cells, or PSCs, render them more stable and scalable than ever before.

OIST scientists’ research on perovskite solar cells indicates a promising future towards sustainability.