A relatively new kind of semiconductor, layered atop a mirror-like structure, can mimic the way that leaves move energy from the sun over relatively long distances before using it to fuel chemical .
The way that leaves transport solar energy over relatively long distances before using it to power chemical reactions can be mimicked by a comparatively new type of semiconductor that is stacked on top of a mirror-like structure. The method might one day increase the effectiveness of solar cells.
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