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Scientists turned to a red onion to improve solar cells — and it could make solar power more sustainable

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Red onion dye could be the missing ingredient required to bolster ultraviolet (UV) protection for solar cells, scientists say. Solar cells are typically coated with a petroleum-based film to protect them from UV-induced degradation. These… Scientists turned to a red onion to improve solar cells — and it could make solar power more sustainable