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SUMMARY:Novel Multidimensional Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting & Stora
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DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nicolas Tétreault\, Laboratory of Photonics and Interface
 s- EPFL\nBy 2050\, we are expected to double our global energy production 
 to answer to the rising energy demand of developing nations.  During this 
 period\, an exponential growth in photovoltaic energy production will be n
 ecessary to ensure environmental sustainability.  While first and second g
 eneration solar panels have made it out of the laboratory\, third generati
 on photovoltaics still face significant challenges. Nevertheless\, hybrid 
 solar nanomaterials like dye-sensitized semiconductors\, quantum-dots and 
 polymer semiconductors could bring further reduction in fabrication and en
 vironmental costs as long as peak performance can be maintained or improve
 d.  Lately\, new nanostructures based on scalable self-assembly techniques
  have enabled light and charge management in solar cells to achieve high e
 fficiency while maintaining low production costs and ensuring environmenta
 l responsibility. Through the development of new these new nanomaterials\,
  revolutions in energy harvesting and storage are within our reach.
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