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Picture: a sample of characterization done by Daniel with lots of patience.

The art of patience in science or what am I doing here?

2020-09-02
By: Daniel Molpeceres
On: 2020-09-02
In: Corona, International, Summerstudents

During my studentship there is one thing I have discovered above all: patience. Patience is the mother of science, as the saying goes. And I have learned it the hard way. My project is a complex one; like most science projects. I’m trying to synthesize and characterize a new material to act as an absorber of light in solar cells. It is called: copper-barium diselenide. More specifically I want this material to be a top-cell absorber in tandem cells. In fact, this synthesis is not easy: little is known about the compound, and barium is very reactive with oxygen, so one must be very carefulRead More →

Picture: view of the Reichstagskuppel (Berlin).

Berlin’s guide for fellow students, Summer 2020

2020-08-14
By: Daniel Molpeceres
On: 2020-08-14
In: Corona, International, Science Communication, Students, Summerstudents

Our Summer Student Daniel talks about his explorations in Berlin. He writes a guide for students with lots of tipps to discover Germany’s capital.Read More →

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