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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Mar-2026 03:15 ET (27-Mar-2026 07:15 GMT/UTC)

Making perovskite solar cells weather-resistant

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Perovskite solar cells are widely seen as the next big leap in photovoltaics. These devices use a special class of crystalline materials that convert sunlight into electricity with exceptional efficiency. However, their sensitivity to temperature swings has slowed their path to our rooftops. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Cluster of Excellence e-conversion have now identified why these promising materials lose their performance – and how they can be stabilized.

Journal: Nature Communications

Breaking recalcitrant lignin bonds with electricity for conversion into value-added chemicals: An e-biorefinery

Sungkyunkwan University External Affairs Division (PR team)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Professor Jaehoon Kim at Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU) has developed a highly efficient catalytic process that electrochemically converts lignin, a key component of woody biomass, into value-added aromatic compounds and cyclohexene-based compounds.

University of Chicago and IDefine partner to advance programmable RNA therapy for Kleefstra syndrome

University of Chicago
Business Announcement

The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry and the nonprofit IDefine have announced a six-month research partnership to develop a programmable RNA therapy for Kleefstra syndrome (KLEFS). Led by Principal Investigator Bryan Dickinson, the project aims to address the genetic root of the disorder using advanced molecular tools.

Potassium-enhanced biochar unlocks new pathway to remove harmful nitrogen dioxide from air

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

Air pollution caused by nitrogen dioxide is a growing global health concern, but new research suggests that a simple modification to biochar could significantly improve its ability to capture and neutralize this harmful gas.

Journal: Biochar

Freezing soils may hold the key to locking away toxic arsenic, new study finds

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that seasonal freeze–thaw cycles can dramatically improve the ability of engineered biochar to trap toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering a promising strategy for safer agriculture and environmental remediation.

Journal: Biochar

Biochar helps forests fight acid rain by restoring vital soil nitrogen

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new field study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from plant residues, can significantly restore soil health and nitrogen availability in forests affected by acid rain. The findings highlight a promising, nature-based solution for protecting ecosystems under increasing environmental stress.

Journal: Biochar

Nano-enabled biochar fertilizers help rice grow safer in contaminated soils

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that advanced biochar-based fertilizers, especially those enhanced at the nanoscale, can significantly improve rice growth while reducing the uptake of toxic metals such as cadmium and arsenic. The findings offer a promising strategy to address the dual challenge of low fertilizer efficiency and food safety risks in contaminated agricultural soils.

Journal: Biochar

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