Semiconducting quantum dots have been used to harvest triplet excitons produced through singlet fission in organic semiconductors. These hybrid organic–inorganic materials may boost the efficiency of solar cells.
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Bardeen, C. Bringing dark states to light. Nature Mater 13, 1001–1003 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat4112
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