"Graphene Ribbons: Building Nanoscale Power Plants for Quantum Energy Generation"

Quantum physicist Mickael Perrin is researching the use of graphene nanoribbons to build nanoscale power plants that can efficiently convert thermal energy into electricity using quantum effects, with potential applications in smartphones and minisensors. His work combines thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, and has earned him prestigious research grants and fellowships. Perrin's research group at Empa has demonstrated that graphene nanoribbons can preserve quantum effects at higher temperatures, paving the way for future practical applications. However, challenges remain in scaling up and incorporating these materials into devices, with an estimated timeline of at least 15 years for practical implementation.