Upcycling silicon from end-of-life solar modules via palladium nanoparticles

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Researchers in Italy have developed an innovative catalyst for recycling silicon from obsolete solar modules, which demonstrates high efficiency. This advancement could significantly impact the sustainability of solar energy production.

Researchers in Italy have developed a Pd/Si catalyst for upcycling silicon from end-of-life PV panels. The system showed performance comparable to commercial-silicon catalysts and stable recycling over six cycles.