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Scientists Achieve 130% Quantum Yield for Solar Energy

4/8/2026

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Scientists achieved a quantum yield of 130 percent through singlet fission, enabling one photon to generate two excitons and potentially boosting solar energy conversion.
Yoichi Sasaki of Kyushu University led the work, using tetracene with molybdenum to stabilize the energy split.
Converting the solution into a solid form for solar panels remains a challenge, limiting practical deployment.

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Scientists achieved a quantum yield of 130 percent through singlet fission, enabling one photon to generate two excitons and potentially boosting solar energy conversion.
Yoichi Sasaki of Kyushu University led the work, using tetracene with molybdenum to stabilize the energy split.
Converting the solution into a solid form for solar panels remains a challenge, limiting practical deployment.