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Dr. Taposhe’s work focused on advancing silicon purification techniques for solar cell applications, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency. She explored a combined slag and solvent refining method to effectively remove impurities from silicon. Her work led to the proposal of metallurgical refining steps ideal for industrial-scale implementation.
A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) - graduated in 2025