NER: Nanoscale Optical and Electronic Processes in Active Nanostructures and Devices for Solar Energy Conversion

这个项目寻求在纳米尺度上对有机光伏器件中的过程有一个基本的了解，并对将太阳能用作可再生能源具有广泛的影响。不同类别的共轭聚合物和杂化纳米颗粒将被研究，以确定用于有机光伏应用的理想材料性能。该项目旨在确定光电过程与纳米级结构和界面属性的关系。将对PI先前开发的聚合物探针进行研究，以评估纳米结构结构对光伏性能的影响。这项工作将有助于我们理解控制界面电荷分离的过程。PIs是年轻的研究人员，在这一研究领域拥有良好的发表记录和适当的经验。该项目将支持研究生和本科生，研究将被纳入纳米科学和技术的课程。将采用一系列广泛的方法向技术和非技术受众传播研究成果。

0608870GesquiereThis project seeks to develop a fundamental understanding of processes in organic photovoltaic devices at the nanoscale and has broad implications for use of solar energy as a renewable energy source. Different classes of conjugated polymers and hybrid nanoparticles would be studied to determine the ideal material properties for organic photovoltaic applications. The project aims to determine relationships of opto-electronic processes to nanoscale structural and interfacial properties. Polymer probes previously developed by the PIs will be studied to evaluate the effects of the nanostructure architecture on photovoltaic performance. This work would contribute to our understanding of processes controlling charge separation at interfaces. The PIs are young researchers with good publication records and appropriate experience in this area of research. The project will support graduate and undergraduate students, and the research will be incorporated into curriculum on nanoscience and technology. A broad array of approaches will be used to disseminate results of the research to technical and non-technical audiences.