Power and Electrical Engineering

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Perovskite solar cells: International consensus on ageing measurement protocols

Commercially available solar modules undergo a series of characterisation procedures that analyse their properties and ensure quality. However, these methods…

Researchers develop new bio-inspired wing design for small drones

The new wing replaces the smooth contour found on the leading edges of most airplane wings with a thick flat plate and a sharp leading edge. Counterintuitive…

Self-learning heat­ing control system saves energy

Factory halls, airport terminals and high-rise office buildings are often equipped with automated “anticipatory” heating systems. These work with pre-defined…

What's in your water?

Mixing drinking water with chlorine, the United States' most common method of disinfecting drinking water, creates previously unidentified toxic byproducts,…

MTU engineers examine lithium battery defects

Solid-state lithium batteries are the Holy Grail of energy storage. With potential impacts on everything from personal mobile devices to industrial renewable…

New electro-pulse plant at TU Freiberg enables energy-efficient processing of high-tech metals

Strategically important metals such as tungsten or indium are often trapped in massive rocks. Due to their complex metal phases and mineralogical composition,…

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