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Oxford finds semiconductor that sidesteps a key solar-cell trade-off

A University of Oxford-led study published Oct. 28 in Nature identified a novel semiconductor that overcomes a key limitation of light-harvesting materials. The finding could enable more efficient solar panels with higher output.

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Oxford finds semiconductor that sidesteps a key solar-cell trade-off

Study published Oct. 28 in the journal Nature
New material overcomes a key limitation of light-harvesting materials
Result could raise solar panel efficiency and output

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