Expect the unexpected: why the chemistry community should pay more attention to ‘inert’ materials A Japanese team's discovery that stainless steel ball mills can activate nickel catalysts adds to a growing list of examples where supposedly inert lab equipment plays an unexpected role in chemical r...

‘Nothing worked. And this set me into a state of absolute panic … our fundamental discovery wasn’t working!’ recalls synthetic chemist Nicholas Leadbeater.

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Graphene-enhanced perovskite hybrid photodetectors with ultra-sensitivity and stability via inkjet printing - Communications Materials Low carrier mobility and degradation over time are key challenges to address in metal-halide perovskite photodetectors. Here, ultrasensitive photodetectors are reported based on inkjet-printed nanocry...

On the optimization of halide perovskite inks for photodetectors. Graphene-enhanced perovskite hybrid photodetectors with ultra-sensitivity and stability via inkjet printing. Juan P Martínez Pastor, Blas Garrido, Albert Cirera, @parejaiz.bsky.social @inam-uji.bsky.social

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The dual role of borohydride salts in enhancing perovskite solar cell performance and stability A key problem for materials that form lead-based perovskite is the part of organic iodide that is oxidized and forms molecular I2, which negatively affects the efficiency and stability of the solar ce...

We already showed that NaBH4 helps reducing oxidation in Sn-perovskite solar cells.

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Now, we show that this beneficial effect extends to Pb-perovskite solar cells

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Co-crystallizing stability into perovskite modules - Nature Synthesis Nature Synthesis - Co-crystallizing stability into perovskite modules

Research Highlight now online:

Co-crystallizing stability into perovskite modules by @jetsinglee.bsky.social

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Highlighting the @natenergy.nature.com Article by Narges Yaghoobi Nia, Mahmoud Zendehdel, Aldo Di Carlo & co-workers
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Poster announcing an invited seminar at INAM–Universitat Jaume I. The poster features a photo of Dr. Tom Macdonald and the title of the talk: “Synergizing Nanomaterials and Materials Science with Lead-Halide Perovskites.” It includes the date January 23rd, 2026, the time 12:00 to 14:00, and the venue “Salón de Actos, Edificio de Investigación II.” The poster also notes that the session will be presented by Dr. Luis Lanzetta and includes the INAM and UJI logos.

📣 Don’t miss it!

This Friday we host Dr. Tom Macdonald (@ucl.ac.uk) to talk about perovskites + nanomaterials for next-gen solar cells.

🗓 Friday, 23 January (12:00-14:00)
📍 Edif. Investigación II (@uji.es)

#UJI #INAM #UCL #Perovskites #SolarCells #Nanomaterials

Looking forward to the visit of Emilio Palomares' group @iciq.org to @inam-uji.bsky.social @uji.es We have a long history of collaboration between both institutes that will surely be strengthened.

Thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration in Advanced Optical Materials -we’ve developed thermal- and water‑stable CsPbX₃@SiOₓ core–shell perovskite quantum dots with up to 99.4 % photoluminescence quantum yield, tunable bandgaps, and durable inkjet-printable inks for LEDs doi.org/10.1002/adom...

Effect of annealing temperature on the properties of CsPbBr3 nanocrystal films via inkjet printing and its application in colour conversion layers Inkjet printing has emerged as a sustainable and scalable approach for fabricating electronic and optoelectronic devices, offering precise material deposition with minimal waste. Among solution-proces...

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Frontiers | Tin-based halide perovskite nanocrystals: challenges, opportunities, and future directions Tin halide perovskite nanocrystals (THP-NCs) provide a pathway to defy the limitations of lead-based equivalents through their lower toxicity and direct band...

🚀 Just published!
We explore the challenges and opportunities of tin-based halide perovskite nanocrystals for next-generation sustainable optoelectronics.
📖 Read the article:
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#Perovskites #Nanocrystals #TinBased @ivanmorasero.bsky.social @sofiamasi.bsky.social

Enhanced Optical Stability of All Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals for Single Photon Emission The use of Zwitterionic (ZW) ligand significantly reduces the blinking and spectral diffusion effects present in the optical emission of cesium lead bromide Perovskite Nanocrystals (PNCs), enhancing ....

Another nice collaboration with Juan P. Martínez-Pastor and Gillermo Muñoz Matutano team from @uv.es . Single photon emission in #perovskite #nanocrystals @parejaiz.bsky.social @inam-uji.bsky.social @uji.es
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The group led by Gustavo de Miguel from @uco.es, has joined the @perovspain.bsky.social community. Welcome!!!
Visit perovspain.org to learn about Spanish Groups working on #perovskite materials.
Spanish groups interested in joining the community please contact us.
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Shall we give up writing scientific papers to AI?

Should we be alarmed by AI text generation tools or let AI write our papers?
- editorial in ACS Energy Letters pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines An Iupac committee wants your input to guide its recommendations for key terms in the field

Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines
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I use storytelling to write great lab reports A formal writeup of an experiment has much in common with a thrilling story

Writing laboratory reports isn't just documenting an experiment; it's telling a fun new story. Employing some of the same tricks as storytellers can help make your science documentation more engaging and more valuable! #ChemSky #EduSky #AcademicSky

Enhanced Optical Stability of All Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals for Single Photon Emission The use of Zwitterionic (ZW) ligand significantly reduces the blinking and spectral diffusion effects present in the optical emission of cesium lead bromide Perovskite Nanocrystals (PNCs), enhancing ...

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Ligand-induced self-assembly of twisted two-dimensional halide perovskites - Nature Synthesis High-throughput automated synthesis is used to investigate the crystallization behaviour of two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites (HPs) based on a bulky ligand cation, 3,3-diphenylpropylammonium. Th...

Now online:

Article by Jonghee Yang, Mahshid Ahmadi & co-workers

Ligand-induced self-assembly of twisted two-dimensional halide perovskites

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Photoluminescence enhancement of quasi-2D perovskite films by plasmonic silver nanoparticles Metal halide perovskites have emerged as leading materials in luminescence and photovoltaic research due to their unique tunable optical properties, with applications spanning light sources, sensors a...

Photoluminescence enhancement of quasi-2D perovskite films by plasmonic silver nanoparticles

Today, we kicked off the #11F celebrations with "F²Science: The Feminine Force in Science at INAM," where we had the opportunity to showcase what we have done and continue to do as scientists to inspire future generations. #womeninscience

INAM celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the event entitled “F2Science: Women Pioneering Research and Innovation” which offers an overview of the current situation of women in scientific disciplines and an exhibition of the feminine contributions at INAM.

Self-Heating Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage The absence of affordable and deployable large-scale energy storage poses a major barrier to providing zero-emission energy on demand for societal decarbonization. High temperature thermal energy storage is one promising option with low cost and high scalability, but it is hindered by the inherent complexity of simultaneously satisfying all of the material requirements. Here we design a class of ceramic–carbon composites based on co-optimizing mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. These composites demonstrate stability in soak-and-hold tests and direct self-heating up to 1,936 °C and 750 thermal cycles from 500 to 1,630 °C without degradation. This thermal performance derives from their composition and microstructural design as verified by in situ high-temperature transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. They offer both higher energy density and lower cost than conventional storage technologies with a projected system Levelized Cost of Storage below the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2030 target 5 ¢/kWh (electric).

Self-Heating Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage | ACS Energy Letters pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Air pollution may contribute to almost a quarter of deaths in India New analysis reveals stark burden of hard-to-tackle particulate pollution

A new study has found that particulate pollution is killing millions more people in India every year than previously thought - potentially up to a quarter of deaths in the country.
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