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Scientists find way to create solar power from common chromium

Posted in mobile phones, solar power, sustainability

Chromium compounds could soon replace the rare and expensive metals osmium and ruthenium.

Scientists have found a way to make solar panels and phone screens from readily available chromium. This is according to a report.

The article highlights how a major breakthrough sees material “almost as rare as gold” replaced by everyday components, significantly reducing “the price of manufacturing the technology that relies on it.”


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This is according to a report by The Independent published on Monday.