The power conversion efficiency of solar cells sensitized with colloidal quantum dots is believed to be limited by surface defects. Research now finds that photocarriers trapped at shallow defect states can actually be recovered and ultimately contribute to device efficiency.
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Mora-Seró, I. Turn defects into strengths. Nat Energy 5, 363–364 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-020-0621-x
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