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A Revolutionary Discovery for Solar Cells

In the pursuit of cleaner energy, solar cells are expected to be widely applied in various fields; however, current solar cells are limited in their development due to the low conversion efficiency of light to electricity. To enhance the material's absorption of light, the research team altered the characteristics of light by utilizing twisted light. Photons of twisted light carry an orbital angular momentum. Additional orbital angular momentum is expected to induce more carrier transitions within the material, thereby increasing the material's light absorption and its photogenerated carrier concentration, elevating its potential for application in solar cells. The highlight of this experiment lies in using twisted light to enhance the light absorption of novel 2D material molybdenum disulfide. As the orbital angular momentum of light increments, the concentration of photo-induced carriers rises as well. Consequently, the larger photovoltaic effect in solar cells is enhanced. Based on the results of this experiment, twisted light has shown its potential to become a new approach to enhancing the efficiency of solar cells.

Research on Carbazole Synthesis Lands Cover on Major Scientific Journal

Research on “Iodine-Catalyzed Regioselective Synthesis of Diphenyl-Substituted Carbazoles via [4 + 2] Annulation of β-Formyl Ketones with Indoles,” by a team led by Professor Ching-Fa Yao graced the cover of the December 15, 2023 issue of The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Cultivating Comprehensive Education and Broad Scope of Career Options

1111 Job Bank has launched an online "2024 University Admissions Guide" in January, tailored to address the challenges posed by a declining birthrate and offering strategies for universities to distinguish themselves. A highlight of the guide is the "Elite Universities" section, where NTNU is celebrated as a leader in interdisciplinary education, offering students unparalleled career opportunities.

New EMI Program and Rehab Focus Responds to Globalization and Aging Society

NTNU has announced significant academic developments in response to evolving global trends and industry demands. Beginning in August this year, NTNU's School of International and Social Sciences will launch the "Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies in English." This program, which is the school's first completely English-taught undergraduate course, aims to attract international students and nurture talents in cross-cultural communication, reflecting the university's commitment to global education.

Eating Dehulled Adlay Every Day Helps Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a crucial risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases, and a diet rich in whole-grain foods may modulate blood pressure. This study investigated the effects of dehulled adlay consumption on blood pressure and endothelium functions, and discovered that it could retard blood pressure increases over a 12-week experimental period in hypertensive animals. In an additional human trial, 23 participants with overweight and obese-consumed 60g of dehulled adlay daily for a six-week experimental period, and exhibited a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP). The change in SBP was even more evident in participants with high baseline SBP. A daily intake of 60g of dehulled adlay is therefore suggested as a replacement over some staple foods as it delivers beneficial effects for blood-pressure management.