Nano News: 07/13/15

Nanocrystalline thin-film solar cells

The efficiency of perovskite-based solar cells was improved significantly in the past years. On the way towards maturity, however, some challenges remain to be mastered. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) seek to advance the development of perovskite solar cells. By means of special thin-film processes, for example, material consumption...

Regulatory considerations for nanotechnology in Australia

Publication of the report Nanotechnologies for pesticides and veterinary medicines: regulatory considerations—final report (July 2015) marks the culmination of four years of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)-led research, consultation and collaboration. The report considers...

Europeans discuss application of graphene in defence

Graphene is a new material with a wide range of extraordinary properties (lightweight, high strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, etc.). It is widely expected to lead to new and improved applications for defence. On 2 June, 25 experts from Ministries of Defence, European entities, industry...