Curved molecules that absorb sunlight, store the energy, and re-release it as heat are pushing the boundaries in solar thermal storage technology. The anthracene systems, derived from a by-product of ...

Why it matters: Many research teams are working to achieve new technological breakthroughs in creating more efficient and useful solar cells. A recent study by a Turkish university presents a ...

Atmospheric black carbon (BC) is a potent absorber of sunlight, exerting a significant warming influence on the climate system. Generated by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, BC ...

The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. In this review, we summarize recent advancements in light management strategies for APTSCs and propose suggestions for future ...

Aerosol scientists quantify the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better model climate impacts of extreme wildfire events. In an actively warming world, large-scale ...

A collaborative research team has introduced a nitrogen-centric framework that explains the light-absorbing effects of atmospheric organic aerosols. This groundbreaking study reveals that ...