Abstract: A sensitized composite scintillator which optionally interacts with ionizing radiation is provided having a vitreous or plastic matrix in which there are incorporated perovskite nanostructures which sensitize light emitters.

Abstract: An insulating glazing having at least two panels made of transparent or semi-transparent material is provided. At least one of these panels is a luminescent solar concentrator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminescent solar concentrator comprising a glass or plastic matrix containing colloidal nanocrystals of at least ternary semiconductors based on metals of groups IB and IIIA (groups 11 and 16 respectively in the UIPAC nomenclature) and at least one chalcogen (group VIA, or 16 in the IUPAC nomenclature).

Abstract: The object of the invention is a luminescent solar concentrator having a vitreous or plastic matrix containing colloidal indirect band-gap semiconductor nanocrystals and in particular silicon nanocrystals.

Abstract: A luminescent solar concentrator having a glass or plastics matrix containing or covered with perovskites having luminescence from intra-gap states is provided.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a luminescent solar concentrator having a vitreous or plastic matrix containing colloidal indirect band-gap semiconductor nanocrystals and in particular silicon nanocrystals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminescent solar concentrator comprising a glass or plastic matrix containing colloidal nanocrystals of at least ternary semiconductors based on metals of groups IB and IIIA (groups 11 and 16 respectively in the UIPAC nomenclature) and at least one chalcogen (group VIA, or 16 in the IUPAC nomenclature).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising a polymer or sol-gel matrix and one or more nanocrystals. The composition is useful for making various products, including a luminescent solar concentrator. The nanocrystals are dispersed in the polymer or sol-gel matrix to reduce or substantially prevent nanocrystal-to-nanocrystal energy transfer and a subsequent reduction in the emission efficiency of the composition. The nanocrystals may comprise an antenna portion and an emitter portion, and in some embodiments the materials for the antenna and emitter portions are selected to produce a large Stokes shift between the absorption and emission wavelengths. In some embodiments, the polymer matrix comprises an acrylate polymer. Also disclosed herein is a method for making the composition, which may comprise a pre-polymerization step before the nanocrystals are introduced. Devices comprising the composition and a photovoltaic cell also are disclosed. In some examples, the device is a window.