Researchers find safer, greener way to make solar cells ANI | Updated: May 20, 2021 22:53 IST
London [UK], May 20 (ANI): Scientists at Swansea University, SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology.
Printed carbon perovskite solar cells have been described as a likely front runner to the market because they are extremely efficient at converting light to electricity, cheap and easy to make.
A major barrier to the large-scale manufacture and commercialisation of these cells is the solvents used to control the crystallisation of the perovskite during fabrication: this is because they are made from unsustainable materials and are banned in many countries due to their toxicity and psychoactive effects.
Scientists find dangerous chemical pollutants in disposable face masks
The research reveals high levels of pollutants, including lead, antimony, and copper, within the silicon-based and plastic fibres of common disposable face masks.
Washington: Scientists at Swansea University have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when submerged in water.
The research reveals high levels of pollutants, including lead, antimony, and copper, within the silicon-based and plastic fibres of common disposable face masks.
The work is supported by the Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and the SPECIFIC Innovation & Knowledge Centre.
Project lead Dr Sarper Sarp of Swansea University College of Engineering said: All of us need to keep wearing masks as they are essential in ending the pandemic. But we also urgently need more research and regulation on mask production, so we can reduce any risks
Scientists find dangerous chemical pollutants in disposable face masks ANI | Updated: May 05, 2021 10:02 IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Scientists at Swansea University have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when submerged in water.
The research reveals high levels of pollutants, including lead, antimony, and copper, within the silicon-based and plastic fibres of common disposable face masks.
The work is supported by the Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and the SPECIFIC Innovation & Knowledge Centre.
Project lead Dr Sarper Sarp of Swansea University College of Engineering said: All of us need to keep wearing masks as they are essential in ending the pandemic. But we also urgently need more research and regulation on mask production, so we can reduce any risks to the environment and human health.
Masks are the best personal weapon to fight the COVID-19 pandemic but researchers have revealed that disposable masks accumulate high levels of pollutant within their plastic fibres.
Volunteers wanted for research into seaweed-based nasal spray to help combat Covid-19
Swansea University is carrying out human clinical trials as part of potentially ground-breaking research
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Volunteers are needed for the human clinical trials (Image: Swansea University)
A university is calling for nearly 500 volunteers from South Wales to be part of vital research into whether an over-the-counter nasal spray could help protect against Covid-19. Scientists at Swansea University are carrying out human clinical trials to investigate whether Carragelose, which contains a form of seaweed, could prevent or reduce the severity of symptoms of Covid-19.
They want to hear from key workers, such as teachers, police or local authority staff or anyone else who is still interacting with members outside their household for work, study or volunteering.