Focus 2 — Energy Limits of nanostructures for solar energy utilization technology

Our approach
We aim at helping to create a society that makes full use of sunlight using nanotechnology.

Achievements

Leader: Joe Otsuki

Light energy conversion processes, molecular self-assembly
2007 to 2009: 10 invited lectures
Approx. total impact factor
25.6 (2007), 35.2 (2008)

Sachiko Matsushita

Dye-sensitized solar cells, self-assembled photonic crystals
The Society of Japanese Women Scientists Promising Scientific Award, Nihon Kogyo Shimbunsha Award, etc.
The Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists A (2002 to 2004), Several press releases

Our achievements and research plan