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In the present study micronucleus induction and cell proliferation in human peripheral blood lymphocytes cultured in vitro and exposed to 50 Hz sinusoidal magnetic fields for 72 h at different intensities (1.0, 0.75, 0.5, 0.25, and 0.05 mT rms) were investigated. The results obtained from 42 healthy donors aged between 26 and 54 y indicate that, for the field intensities tested, no genotoxic effects were found, as assessed by the cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay. On the contrary, cell proliferation, evaluated by the cytokinesis-block proliferation index, was slightly affected by the field at the intensities tested.

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have the potential for widespread application, but challenges remain for a reliable characterization of their performance. Standardized protocols for measuring and reporting are still debated. Focusing on the short circuit current density (J SC), current–voltage characteristics (J–V) and external quantum efficiency (EQE) are collected to estimate the parameter. Still, they often provide a mismatch above 1 mA cm−2, resulting in a possible 5% or higher error. Combining experimental data and optical simulations, it is demonstrated that the EQE can provide a reliable estimate of the J SC that could otherwise easily be overestimated by J–V. With access to the internally transmitted light through simulations, an upper limit for EQE is defined depending on the front layers. Details on the origin of the spectral shape and contributions to the optical losses are obtained with further optical simulations, providing hints for cell optimization to achieve a photocurrent gain. The authors use solution‐processed n‐i‐p PSCs with triple‐cation mixed‐halide absorbers as demonstrators and ultimately come to the proposal of an upgrade of the present best practices in PSC efficiency measurements. Still, the approach and conclusions are general and apply to cells with all designs and chemical formulations.

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