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Scientists blend photosynthesis and quantum physics to improve solar cells

December 2, 2016/

Four physicists at the University of California, Riverside decided to blend photosynthesis and quantum physics to work towards greener solar cells. Plants effectively regulate energy flow from the sun, but since current affordable man-made solar cells hover around just 20 percent efficiency, the scientists decided to take cues from vegetation.

by Lacy Cooke

Full Story: http://inhabitat.com/scientists-blend-photosynthesis-and-quantum-physics-to-improve-solar-cells/

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