Researchers and Themes

Rie Y Umetsu Junpei T. Okada Atsunori Kamegawa Hidekazu Kurebayashi
Genki Kobayashi Takahiro Kondo Shinichiro Seki Atsushi Tsukazaki
Satoru Nakatsuji Masahiro Miyauchi    

* High-impact type


Masahiro Miyauchi Design of Ubiquitous Quantum Dots for Photoenergy Conversion

Masahiro Miyauchi
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Associate Professor


Outline of Research Theme

Non toxic and inexpensive quantum dots (ubiquitous quantum dots) are developed for solar cell and/or solar fuel applications. Ubiquitous quantum dots are synthesized by a facile solution based chemical process, and their size is controlled to show significant quantum size effect. I also modify the surface of quantum dots to achieve high efficient photoenergy conversion and long-term durability. My goal is to develop the efficient photoenergy system, which is comparable to conventional solar cell or photosynthesis.