2D Perovskite Thin Film Seeds (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University chemical engineering graduate student Siraj Sidhik holds a container of 2D perovskite "seeds" (left) and a smaller vial containing a solution of dissolved seeds that can be used to produce thin films for use in highly efficient optoelectronic devices like high efficiency solar panels. Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "Jeff Fitlow/Rice University" 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.