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Buyer’s Guide

Cleantech

A look at how nanotechnology benefits solar cells, water treatment, wind turbines and other clean energy applications

Technology update

Graphite foam makes good battery electrode

Ultralight structure has higher energy and power densities than many conventional cathode materials

Heterostructures make better solar cells

Combing different nanocrystals and capping ligands could increase photovoltaic efficiency

Sol-gel makes nanostructured metallics

Materials could be used in fuel cells and batteries, as well as catalysts

Laser writer makes graphene supercapacitors

Devices might be ideal energy-storage systems for next-generation flexible and portable electronics

Lab talk

Quantum dot photonic nanocrystals increase conversion efficiency of solar cells

Self-organized growth and wet etching combined to create unique nanostructures for advanced management of photons and carriers

Aligned carbon nanotubes and non-aqueous electroytes ramp up performance of supercapacitors

Straight nanoconduits enable fast movement of ions to and from the electrode surface

Stamped polymer top layer provides opportunity for more-efficient hybrid solar cells

Upper network of thin channels further enhances the performance of hybrid polymer-silicon nanowire devices

Core-shell nanoparticles further improve cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries

Combination of a high-capacity active core and an electroconductive shell shown to enhance battery performance