Nanotechnologies today represent one of the highest-potential solutions for creating advanced materials. Via a suitable organic-based nanometric organisation, it is possible to amplify the material's luminescence and modulate the wavelength of the light emitted. This means being able to collect the UV component of solar radiation and convert it to visible light, modulating the colour as required. Through this process of conversion of solar radiation it is possible to significantly increase the intensity of the emitted radiation, which is of particular interest when using the material in electronic devices. In addition, the nanometric system with these characteristics can be easily deposited on a solid surface, meaning it can be effectively used for industrial applications, for example in the field of organic light emission (OLED).

The advantages over more traditional technologies (LCD, plasma) are greater image brightness and lower energy consumption. Through the study and creation of innovative materials that can modulate the wavelength of emitted light, the New Photoluminescent Nano-structured Systems Project (ref. ID 2007-5378), funded by the  Fondazione Cariplo, intends to open up new opportunities in this area.