Using this technique doubled the efficiency of Dr Kamat's cell from 5% to 10% at ultraviolet wavelengths and he reckons it would create similar increases in efficiency in both plastic and dye-based cells.

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Any technique that improves our understanding of spinal tissue and improves the efficiency of determining whether potential treatments work will go a long way to improving research in this area.

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