SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 14, 2026Interesting Engineering

Hybrid silicon system keeps electrons hot 25,000 times longer to drive chemical reactions

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Researchers developed a hybrid silicon-molecular system that extends "hot electron" lifetimes 25,000 times longer than standard silicon, potentially enabling efficient solar-powered hydrogen production and CO2 conversion into usable fuels.

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