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Using simple models supported by experimental evidence, this study rationalizes the high photoconversion efficiency of symbiotic giant clams under high light intensities and suggests general geometric and light dilution concepts for optimizing the quantum efficiency of photosynthesis under intense natural illumination.

In this Perspective, the authors demonstrate the value of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to accelerate reliability testing for photovoltaic modules and discuss important directions for future development.

Toward understanding a relationship between the shapes of electrochemical impedance plots and volcano plots for electrocatalytic activity, a systematic mathematical analysis of electrocatalytic reactions is presented and compared to experimental data.

Varying the thickness of a CdSe layer affects the structure and chemistry of CdTe solar cells; thicker CdSe layers cause over-alloying of Se and result in a significant drop in photocurrent.

Toward enhancing performance in reservoir-free solid-state batteries, confocal imaging experiments are combined with meso-scale modeling to unveil vertical and horizontal growth mechanisms at varying temperatures of lithium metal at an agyrodite solid electrolyte|stainless steel interface.

Combined experimental and theoretical studies on the bulk photovoltaic effect in a van der Waals ferroelectric material reveal decoupling of the photocurrent and spontaneous polarization directions, which could have implications for photoelectric applications.

Overcoming the limited availability of power network data is key to ensuring power grid reliability and sustainability. Using an Exponential Random Graph model, a versatile method is introduced for creating synthetic power grids that capture complex topological features of real grids with high accuracy.

MolSets, a machine learning model that integrates graph neural networks with permutation invariant architecture, addresses multilevel complexity for effective prediction of molecular mixture properties, thus accelerating lithium battery electrolyte design.

This work provides theoretical calculations of the Seebeck and Nernst coefficients of nodal line semimetals as a function of temperature and applied magnetic field, finding a remarkable enhancement of the magnetothermoelectric performance at low temperature relative to other materials.

Thin-film solar cells based on undoped semiconductors face performance challenges, prompting the development of an extended diode model that incorporates finite mobilities and background carriers to better understand and improve their performance.

The phonon dynamics of methylammonium lead iodide are investigated using terahertz quantum beat spectroscopy and first-principles molecular dynamics simulations, revealing a bidirectional and coherent transfer of lattice entropy that could inform the design and enhance the efficiency of perovskite active layers.

This work presents the design of a quasi-isodynamic stellarator configuration suitable for nuclear fusion reactors, highlighting plasma stability, ability to confine fast particles, and reduced turbulence.

Multimodal measurements at synchroton-based x-ray microscopes offer a way to assess spatial variations in performance, composition, and crystal structure of solar cells. In this work, the authors expand the capability with a setup that adds x-ray excited optical luminescence to unveil spatially resolved information about the electronic band structure and defect distribution in perovskite solar cells.

Layered perovskites are attractive for optoelectronic applications but are impacted by relatively low charge carrier mobilities. Here, the authors provide insight into the atomic-scale origins of the carrier mobilities using ab initio transport methodologies and symmetry analysis of the electron-phonon interactions.

Experimental durability assessments show that the crystallinity and softness of polyolefin elastomer encapsulants play important roles in the encapsulation of perovskite modules to extend their lifespan.

Using simple models supported by experimental evidence, this study rationalizes the high photoconversion efficiency of symbiotic giant clams under high light intensities and suggests general geometric and light dilution concepts for optimizing the quantum efficiency of photosynthesis under intense natural illumination.