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Researchers make game-changing discovery that could supercharge the effectiveness of solar panels: 'This is a good material'

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Researchers have found a way to make nontoxic next-generation solar panels more efficient.

Kesterite is a combination of copper, zinc, tin, and sulfur, often known by its acronym, CZTS .

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have found that by heating up kesterite cells in a hydrogen-rich environment, they can reduce defects introduced and improve electron flow through the cell's layers.

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