In a study entirely conducted in Brazil, a team of scientists developed an innovative strategy to optimize the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells. The proposal involves using molecules with large carbon chains to control the crystallization of perovskite films in more than one dimension. Metal halide perovskites are already considered the best option for the next generation of solar cells. That is why they have received considerable attention…
Pauline Boeira (Shell) is the new Deputy Director of CINE. As such, she joins the Director and the Principal Investigators of the four research divisions on the Center’s Executive Committee. The new Deputy Director has a solid track record in Energy companies. With over twelve years of experience in research and development at Shell, she has led and managed strategic projects in the areas of energy efficiency, CO₂ abatement, GHG…
The 2026 edition of the CINE Talks program began with expanded participation. The first two seminars, held in March and April, each had an audience of approximately 60 participants – double the number of seminars held last year. This increase is mainly due to the decision to allow the participation of external audiences in the seminars. “Researchers who are not from CINE end up bringing unexpected issues to the debate,…
A computational study that revealed the interactions between materials from the perovskite and MXenes families may serve as a guide for designing more efficient and durable solar cells. The work was entirely carried out by a team of researchers from the CINE Computational Materials Science division. Perovskites are known for their excellent ability to absorb light and convert it into electricity, while MXenes are famous for their very high efficiency…
Photovoltaic solar energy and wind energy: improvement of perovskite solar cells and optimization of wind turbines.
Development of batteries, supercapacitors, reformers and fuel cells for an efficient management of renewable energy.
Development of sustainable processes for the production of low-carbon hydrogen.
Computer simulations and artificial intelligence for studies on solar cells, wind turbines, green hydrogen production, batteries and supercapacitors.
