A near-infrared light beam appears harmless, as it is a low-frequency type of light that does not have a dramatic effect but ...

Scientists developed a plasma-based process for the synthesis of photothermal materials for water purification, and desalination. (Nanowerk News) The conversion of solar energy into thermal energy is ...

Recent advancements in solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) have brought us closer to efficiently converting solar heat into electricity, with promising applications in wearable electronics, the ...

It is no news that society’s dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels has led to the ongoing global energy and climate crisis. The emissions from coal, natural gas, and petroleum-based fuel are major ...

Unlike traditional spectrometric methods, which gather data based on the light a sample transmits, reflects, or emits, photothermal spectroscopy focuses on detecting the heat generated through ...

An effective method for turning waste plastic into valuable chemicals is photothermal catalysis, which is powered by clean solar energy. By using a catalytic process, solar energy can be captured and ...