SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

New solid-state material turns ordinary sunlight to powerful ultraviolet photon

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Kyushu University researchers developed a solid-state material that merges two visible light photons into one UV photon using sunlight, achieving 1.9% efficiency — enabling potential solar-powered air purifiers and eco-friendly 3D printers.

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