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ASU, Georgia Tech create breakthrough for solar cell efficiency


October 25, 2013

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In a recently published study, researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) and Georgia Tech revealed the fundamental aspect of a new approach to growing InGaN crystals for diodes, which promises to move photovoltaic solar cell technology toward record-breaking efficiencies. The team's elimination of two defects--non-uniform composition and mismatched lattice alignment--ultimately means that LEDs and solar photovoltaic products can now be developed that have much higher, efficient performance.Full Story

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