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Oxford scientists' new light-absorbing material can turn everyday objects into solar panels

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Oxford University scientists have created an ultra-thin layer of material that can be applied to the exterior of objects with sunlight access in place of bulky silicon-based solar panels.

The new materials are 150 times thinner than a traditional silicon wafer and can produce 5 percent more energy efficiency than traditional, single-layer silicon photovoltaics.

This technology, however, is still in the research stage and the university doesn't mention the long-term stability of the newly designed perovskite panels.

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