Researchers (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption Doctoral student Aditya G. Baradwaj (at left), professor Muhammad A. Alam (center) and doctoral student Ryyan Khan, operate a solar simulator. They are members of a research team led by former doctoral student Biswajit Ray and also involving assistant professor Bryan Boudouris reporting new findings that contradict a fundamental assumption about the functioning of "organic" solar cells made of low-cost plastics. The findings suggest a new strategy for creating inexpensive solar technology. A publication-quality image is available at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/images/2015/alam-solar.jpg Credit (Purdue University image/John Underwood) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.