Silicon Nanocrystal LEDs Mean Light Without Heavy Metals

silicon LED

New research suggests next-gen LEDs will be free of heavy metals, making them safer for us and the environment. Read more →

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Researchers Discover ‘Crushed’ Silicon Increases Battery Life

Rice University Crushed Silicon Batteries

Scientists found that by crushing silicone, they could produce a long-lasting battery without increasing costs. Read more →

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Anorexic Silicon Wafer Could Slash Solar Cost

thin silicon wafers, Twin Creeks Technologies

Twin Creeks Technologies says its Hyperion system creates silicon wafers a tenth the usual thickness, and could cut the price of solar panels in half. Read more →

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