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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Abstract: Materials whose fundamental units are nanocrystals (NC)s, instead of atoms or molecules, are emerging as major candidates to solve many of the technological challenges of our century.
 In this talk, I will introduce different relevant NC systems. I will elaborate on different successes in predicting equilibrium structures and their function. I will present the diverse phase diagram of mixed Perovskite (cubic) and spherical NCs and emphasize
 their optoelectronic properties, thus demonstrating how a precise control of the structure determines the function. I will conclude with an outlook on the amazing possibilities that these materials provide.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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