One of the central issues in the global green transition is the development of green materials and energy. New materials offer enhanced capabilities for harvesting and storing renewable energy, recovering and reducing carbon emissions in industrial processes, and building a green and circular economy. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower are increasingly becoming the pillars of addressing the global energy crisis and reducing carbon emissions. Among these, materials for solar cells play a pivotal role.
Chairing this event is Prof. Sir Richard Henry Friend, FRS, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), Chair of VinFuture Prize Council. Joining him on the panel are:
– Prof. Marina Freitag – Professor of Energy and Royal Society University Research Fellow at Newcastle University (United Kingdom)
– Prof. Martin Andrew Green – Scientia Professor at the UNSW (Australia) and Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
– Prof. Seth Marder – Director of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, which is joint between the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL, USA)
– Prof. Thuc-Quyen Nguyen – Director of the UCSB Center for Polymers & Organic Solids and Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the UC Santa Barbara (USA)
– Prof. Marina Freitag – Professor of Energy and Royal Society University Research Fellow at Newcastle University (United Kingdom)
– Prof. Martin Andrew Green – Scientia Professor at the UNSW (Australia) and Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
– Prof. Seth Marder – Director of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, which is joint between the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL, USA)
– Prof. Thuc-Quyen Nguyen – Director of the UCSB Center for Polymers & Organic Solids and Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the UC Santa Barbara (USA)
Solar cells, using advanced materials such as silicon, perovskite, and two-dimensional materials, are enhancing the efficiency of converting solar energy into electricity while also reducing production costs. These advancements not only improve the accessibility of clean energy but also make a significant contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development. The research and development of new materials for solar cells and sustainable applications are key factors in expanding the use of renewable energy, thereby directly contributing to the global goals of sustainable development.
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