Leandro Rezende Franco

Leandro Rezende Franco is a Researcher in Applied Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on advancing renewable energy technologies, particularly in the development of high-efficiency polymer solar cells. He has contributed to breakthroughs in halogen-free materials for photovoltaic applications.

Key research interests include materials science, energy conversion, and the optimization of small molecule acceptors for solar cell performance. His work addresses environmental sustainability through the elimination of halogens in solvent-processing techniques.

Recent publications highlight innovative approaches to achieve over 18% efficiency in polymer solar cells, demonstrating advancements in both material design and device engineering.