Scientists in Saudi Arabia have developed a new passivation process for n-type silicon solar cells, which they say could offer a simpler, lower-cost alternative to current processes used in ...

Researchers at ISC Konstanz found that ALD-based aluminum oxide (AlOx) passivation layers provide better UV stability for ...

Image credit: Sheaumann Laser Inc. Facet passivation is an essential process in laser diode manufacturing, responsible for ensuring that diodes are reliable. This method involves treating the facet ...

Many stainless-steel automotive parts must undergo passivation to ensure they are adequately corrosion-resistant and not prone to early failure, two factors critical for performance and a long ...

In our daily lives, lithium-ion batteries have become indispensable. They function only because of a passivation layer that forms during their initial cycle. As researchers found out via simulations, ...

New research reveals how corrosion happens on the atomic level. When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine's performance. Through a ...