On October 20, 2025, a research group hailing from the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge in the UK made a groundbreaking discovery. For the very first time, they observed a quantum effect in organic materials. Previously, this particular effect had only been witnessed in inorganic metal oxides. This remarkable effect empowers certain organic molecules to transform light energy into electrical energy with remarkable efficiency. It paves a brand - new avenue for the creation of solar cells that are not only lighter and more affordable but also simpler to produce. The pertinent research results have been duly published in the esteemed journal Nature Materials.
