Semiconductor-based LEDs have reduced electricity consumption for lighting by a factor of five compared to incandescent bulbs.
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- L’électroluminescence du graphène, une découverte inattendue (inp.cnrs.fr)
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/led-lighting (energy.gov)
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/light_bulbs (energystar.gov)
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