But the same technique could be applied to other types as well, including quantum-dot and organic solar cells, the researchers say.

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This printing process is already used in organic solar cells and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that form the displays of mobile phones.

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Currently, organic solar cells are fabricated on glass, plastic or paper.

FORBES: Scientists Create Recyclable Solar Cells From Trees

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Purdue University have jointly devised a patent-pending method to build organic solar cells using plant-derived substrates.

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