The increasing global expansion of the photovoltaic (PV) industry has brought to the forefront the critical need for sustainable management of silicon waste. Silicon recycling and recovery methods are ...

Silicones are used in a huge variety of products: cookware, cosmetics, medical devices, lubricants, sealants, and more. They’re prized for their flexibility, low toxicity, and heat resistance. But ...

Solar power is booming. Global photovoltaic capacity grew from 1.4 GW in 2000 to 760 GW in 2020, and solar power now generates almost 4% of the world’s electricity, according to the International ...

Researchers in Norway investigated the melting behavior of silicon kerf agglomerates under different atmospheres and temperatures to improve recycling for solar-grade silicon. They found that vacuum ...