SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 25, 2026Interesting Engineering

A secret octopus molecule can stop trapped oxygen from killing perovskite cells

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Perovskite solar cells achieve over 26% efficiency but degrade from trapped oxygen. Adding ultrathin taurine layers protects the cells by neutralizing oxygen radicals, extending their lifespan significantly.

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