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Antifreeze, cheap materials may lead to low-cost solar energy

Engineers at Oregon State University have developed a new process for making thin-film solar cells using ethylene glycol and CZTS, a compound with excellent optical properties. The approach could lead to lower costs and wider adoption of solar energy.

Batch control makes chemical reactions easier to manage

Researchers Eric van Sprang and Henk-Jan Ramaker developed a new control method for managing chemical reactions. The method takes into account the relationships between various process parameters, reducing the need for multiple univariate control charts and improving early detection of process disruptions.