Important material properties can be explained at the level of quantum physics - for example, whether a material conducts electricity or not. Analysing such quantum states has now revealed that there ...

A kind of umbilical cord between different quantum states can be found in some materials. Researchers at TU Wien have now shown that this "umbilical cord" is generic to many materials. It is a ...

Labour has laid out proposals to force landlords to improve the energy efficiency of rented homes to save renters money on ...

Under bold new plans, the government says private renters could save £240 per year on average on their energy bills, with all ...

This unique feature could enable a range of ... these flat-band materials can be scaled up and integrated into real-world applications such as sound and vibration insulation, energy harvesting ...

Households across the country are set to benefit from cheaper bills and warmer homes as the government accelerates its Plan ...

Insulators have a wide band gap that is difficult for electrons ... to catch as broad a range of the Sun's energy as possible. LEDs are another semiconductor application that relies on the band ...

Optical rectennas enhance solar energy conversion, utilizing advanced diodes for efficient energy harvesting, crucial for the ...

Abstract: Silicon rubber incorporated with nano silica with a wide range of percentages ... nanocomposites displays the insulation levels attained by nano-filler addition to the base matrix. The most ...

England do not currently meet adequate energy performance levels as part of the government’s upcoming Warm Homes Plan.