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December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Check out the article here: www.colorado.edu/today/2025/1...
Many similar materials are cloudy, but innovative new processes provide a material that is >99% transparent and insulates as effectively as wall insulation.
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Many similar materials are cloudy, but innovative new processes provide a material that is >99% transparent and insulates as effectively as wall insulation.
The team have developed a material called Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator, or MOCHI for short, that can provide insulation in windows, without blocking the view. It is such a good insulator that you can even hold a flame in your hand!
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The team have developed a material called Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator, or MOCHI for short, that can provide insulation in windows, without blocking the view. It is such a good insulator that you can even hold a flame in your hand!
The main culprit of this? The Window.
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The main culprit of this? The Window.
This report from RASEI Fellow Bri-Mathias Hodge, detailed a new control system that provides a “shock absorber” to the grid, providing controllers crucial time to address changes in frequency and help prevent damage and blackouts. www.colorado.edu/rasei/2025/1...
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This report from RASEI Fellow Bri-Mathias Hodge, detailed a new control system that provides a “shock absorber” to the grid, providing controllers crucial time to address changes in frequency and help prevent damage and blackouts. www.colorado.edu/rasei/2025/1...
In order for a grid to operate safely, supply must equal demand. The flow of electricity through the grid in the United States flows at a frequency of 60 Hz. If the frequency changes too much, this can cause damage to the grid hardware and electronic devices.
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
In order for a grid to operate safely, supply must equal demand. The flow of electricity through the grid in the United States flows at a frequency of 60 Hz. If the frequency changes too much, this can cause damage to the grid hardware and electronic devices.
Electricity is crucial to modern life. We rely on being able to plug devices in to the outlet in the wall, flipping a switch, and things working without a problem. But it is not that simple, the power grid is actually something of a balancing act.
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Electricity is crucial to modern life. We rely on being able to plug devices in to the outlet in the wall, flipping a switch, and things working without a problem. But it is not that simple, the power grid is actually something of a balancing act.
Just out in Nature Physics, this collaborative report involving RASEI Fellow Ross Larsen explores how electrons move easily in some materials that lack a regular crystal structure. Important information to better understand how to make more efficient displays, electronic devices, and solar cells.
December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Just out in Nature Physics, this collaborative report involving RASEI Fellow Ross Larsen explores how electrons move easily in some materials that lack a regular crystal structure. Important information to better understand how to make more efficient displays, electronic devices, and solar cells.
Richard is a pioneer in materials science, leading the way in understanding the physics and chemistry that underpins how molecule absorb, emit, and interact with light. Richard presented an engaging afternoon of research, giving a tour of his work on displays and solar energy harvesters.
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Richard is a pioneer in materials science, leading the way in understanding the physics and chemistry that underpins how molecule absorb, emit, and interact with light. Richard presented an engaging afternoon of research, giving a tour of his work on displays and solar energy harvesters.
This year we held the fourth in the Nozik Lecture Series, with Sir Richard Friend joining us from the University of Cambridge in the UK. www.colorado.edu/rasei/nozik-...
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This year we held the fourth in the Nozik Lecture Series, with Sir Richard Friend joining us from the University of Cambridge in the UK. www.colorado.edu/rasei/nozik-...
Interested in doing research with RASEI?
We are carrying out a faculty search for those ready to explore how we can best use energy. We are looking for those interested in investigating energy-efficient computing or materials circularity.
We are carrying out a faculty search for those ready to explore how we can best use energy. We are looking for those interested in investigating energy-efficient computing or materials circularity.
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Interested in doing research with RASEI?
We are carrying out a faculty search for those ready to explore how we can best use energy. We are looking for those interested in investigating energy-efficient computing or materials circularity.
We are carrying out a faculty search for those ready to explore how we can best use energy. We are looking for those interested in investigating energy-efficient computing or materials circularity.
On 11/12/2025 Sir Richard Friend will deliver the 2025 Nozik Lecture, providing an account of his teams exploration of how organic semiconductors interact with light. Come and join us starting at 3:00 PM with a reception after. Register and find out more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
On 11/12/2025 Sir Richard Friend will deliver the 2025 Nozik Lecture, providing an account of his teams exploration of how organic semiconductors interact with light. Come and join us starting at 3:00 PM with a reception after. Register and find out more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
The 2025 Nozik Lecture will be delivered by Sir Richard Friend, from the U Cambridge. Join us on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM for a tour of his work exploring organic semiconductors. Learn more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The 2025 Nozik Lecture will be delivered by Sir Richard Friend, from the U Cambridge. Join us on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM for a tour of his work exploring organic semiconductors. Learn more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
Sir Richard Friend will be presenting the 2025 Nozik Lecture. A pioneer in organic semiconductors, this presentation will chart his teams exciting work. Come and join us on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM. Register now for more information: bit.ly/2025Nozik
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sir Richard Friend will be presenting the 2025 Nozik Lecture. A pioneer in organic semiconductors, this presentation will chart his teams exciting work. Come and join us on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM. Register now for more information: bit.ly/2025Nozik
Sir Richard Friend will be presenting the 2025 Nozik Lecture, describing his teams explorations of how organic molecules can manipulate light. Join us on Wed November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Register and find out more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Sir Richard Friend will be presenting the 2025 Nozik Lecture, describing his teams explorations of how organic molecules can manipulate light. Join us on Wed November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Register and find out more: bit.ly/2025Nozik
Join us on Wednesday November 12 at 3:00 PM for the 2025 Nozik Lecture, presented by Sir Prof. Richard Friend from U Cambridge. A pioneer in understanding how organic molecule interact with light, this promises to be an excellent afternoon of science: bit.ly/2025Nozik
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Join us on Wednesday November 12 at 3:00 PM for the 2025 Nozik Lecture, presented by Sir Prof. Richard Friend from U Cambridge. A pioneer in understanding how organic molecule interact with light, this promises to be an excellent afternoon of science: bit.ly/2025Nozik
2/ The innovation uses a molecule that binds tightly to the nanocrystal surface and shuttles away positive charges (holes), preventing energy loss from recombination. ⚡
October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
2/ The innovation uses a molecule that binds tightly to the nanocrystal surface and shuttles away positive charges (holes), preventing energy loss from recombination. ⚡
1/ 🚨 Big news in photochemistry! A team led by RASEI's Gordana Dukovic has created a molecular dam that slows energy leaks in nanocrystals—making light-driven reactions 40x more efficient! 🌞🔬
October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
1/ 🚨 Big news in photochemistry! A team led by RASEI's Gordana Dukovic has created a molecular dam that slows energy leaks in nanocrystals—making light-driven reactions 40x more efficient! 🌞🔬
Understanding how these films degrade is critical in developing approaches to prevent decomposition in future designs. We can’t stop shade and shadows, but through careful scientific investigation we can create designs that can handle it: www.colorado.edu/ras...
September 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Understanding how these films degrade is critical in developing approaches to prevent decomposition in future designs. We can’t stop shade and shadows, but through careful scientific investigation we can create designs that can handle it: www.colorado.edu/ras...
This suite of tools enabled the team to identify pinholes and weak spots in the perovskite films that were the sites of the reverse bias decomposition, providing direct evidence for the mode of decomposition.
September 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This suite of tools enabled the team to identify pinholes and weak spots in the perovskite films that were the sites of the reverse bias decomposition, providing direct evidence for the mode of decomposition.
The exact mechanisms of how this decomposition happened were unknown and were the subject of debate. This study from the McGehee group used a suite of advanced techniques to examine the perovskite layer before and after reverse bias.
September 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The exact mechanisms of how this decomposition happened were unknown and were the subject of debate. This study from the McGehee group used a suite of advanced techniques to examine the perovskite layer before and after reverse bias.
Like the water in a kinked hose that will eventually burst at the weak point, current in a solar cell in reverse bias will find the weak point and cause an electrical short, causing heat, damage, and significantly reducing performance.
September 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Like the water in a kinked hose that will eventually burst at the weak point, current in a solar cell in reverse bias will find the weak point and cause an electrical short, causing heat, damage, and significantly reducing performance.
Just out from RASEI Fellow Mike McGehee, a new study that directly addresses one of the key issues associated with perovskite-based solar cells: how perovskite films decompose when they operate in the shade: www.colorado.edu/ras...
September 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Just out from RASEI Fellow Mike McGehee, a new study that directly addresses one of the key issues associated with perovskite-based solar cells: how perovskite films decompose when they operate in the shade: www.colorado.edu/ras...
Great to celebrate a year of research, learning, and growing with Jack's Solar Garden this weekend. The team there has been busy showing all the ways that Agrivoltaics can benefit farmers, communities, and the land itself. www.jackssolargarden.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Great to celebrate a year of research, learning, and growing with Jack's Solar Garden this weekend. The team there has been busy showing all the ways that Agrivoltaics can benefit farmers, communities, and the land itself. www.jackssolargarden.com
Day 2 of BEaRS was kicked off with a fantastic talk from RASEI Fellow Chuck Kutscher, who gave a wide ranging overview of the state of the clean energy transition. Chuck literally wrote the book on this, with the fourth edition coming out next month! www.colorado.edu/rasei/bears-...
July 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Day 2 of BEaRS was kicked off with a fantastic talk from RASEI Fellow Chuck Kutscher, who gave a wide ranging overview of the state of the clean energy transition. Chuck literally wrote the book on this, with the fourth edition coming out next month! www.colorado.edu/rasei/bears-...