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Purdue Polytechnic professor patents dual-function solar cell technology

Original: Purdue Polytechnic professor secures patent for dual-function solar cell technology

A professor at Purdue Polytechnic has secured a patent for solar cell technology that can perform two functions at once. The development is being highlighted by Purdue Polytechnic itself as an example of the institution's applied research in renewable energy. Details about how the dual-function design works and its potential commercial applications have not yet been widely reported, so the practical impact of the patent remains to be seen.

Why now: The patent announcement is fresh news from Purdue Polytechnic, drawing attention to new solar energy innovation.

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