NIRT: Molecule/Semiconductor Heterostructure Devices

0506802 janes该项目将开发分子异质结构，包括金属/分子/半导体结构，开发基于这些结构的新型电子器件，并表征和模拟器件的特性。使用分子和半导体状态可以提供有趣的电子特性，并提高集成传感或存储元件的可能性。一个很好的整合，跨学科的方法结合实验和建模推力将被采用。这个合作项目包括来自普渡大学、西北大学和圣路易斯华盛顿大学的参与者。该项目将开发具有已知化学和电子特性的硅分子层清单，并研究潜在的电子设备和传感应用。所提出的方法在电子特性和结构稳定性方面都是新颖的，可以通过半导体表面的共价键来实现。拟议工作的更广泛影响包括开发适合与现有硅微电子技术集成的分子级存储器，开关和集成传感器件的新方法。参加者将在正规和经验式非正规教育和专业发展方面采取若干主动行动。这些计划包括发展和传播纳米技术课程模块，包括适合高中生和本科生的模块。将与服务于代表性不足群体的几所大学以及企业实验室建立研究和教育伙伴关系。综合教育和专业发展计划将使参与大学的本科生和研究生接触到新的跨学科方法，为合作大学的学生和教师提供机会，并通过网络计划丰富其他大学学生的教育经验。

0506802JanesThis program will develop molecular heterostructures, including metal/molecule/semiconductor structures, develop novel electronic devices based on these structures, and characterize and model the properties of the devices. The use of both molecular and semiconductor states can provide interesting electronic characteristics, and raises possibilities for integrated sensing or memory elements. A well-integrated, interdisciplinary approach incorporating both experimental and modeling thrusts will be employed. This collaborative program includes participants from Purdue University, Northwestern University and Washington University at St. Louis. The program will develop an inventory of molecular layers on silicon with known chemical and electronic properties and investigate potential electronic device and sensing applications. The proposed approach is novel in terms of both the electronic properties and structural stability that can be achieved via covalent bonds to semiconductor surfaces.The broader impact of the proposed work includes the development of novel approaches for molecular-scale memory, switching and integrated sensing devices suitable for integration with existing silicon microelectronics technology. The participants will pursue several initiatives in formal and experiential informal education and professional development. The initiatives include development and dissemination of course modules on nanotechnology, including modules suitable for high school and undergraduate students. Research and education partnerships will be developed with several universities which serve underrepresented groups and with corporate laboratories. The integrated educational and professional development initiatives will expose undergraduate and graduate students at the participating universities to new interdisciplinary approaches, provide opportunities for students and faculty from partner universities, and enrich the educational experiences for students at other universities through web-based initiatives.