If a solder joint fails, the system is compromised. So, it’s important that solder is reliable.” Tin-lead solder was the mainstay for more than 50 years. But environmental and health concerns brought ...

The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory has made a tandem perovskite solar cell that can retain 80% of its original efficiency after 1,500 hours of continuous operation, or more than 62 days.

Aside from tin, it produces indium, silver, gold, lead, bismuth and antimony. Malaysia Smelting put out 20,700 metric tons of tin in 2023, up 10.1 percent from the previous year, allowing it to ...

Tin prices have been surging, and surprisingly, the returns have been better than even gold so far in 2025. “The first quarter is already over and, somewhat surprisingly, it is not gold but tin ...

An international team of researchers used a novel interfacial treatment to improve the performance of perovskite solar cells ...