Functionalized acene active layers for organic and hybrid optoelectronic devices

Organic electronics uses organic molecules with tailored structures and properties in electronic devices such as light emitting diodes, solar cells and transistors. This project seeks to synthesize new organic molecules from the acene family capable of behaving as semiconductors and capable of being electronically linked to metal oxide surfaces. The Shankar Lab seeks to investigate the electronic properties of these new molecules and research their use in hybrid electronic devices involving other coinage metals and other organic/inorganic semiconductors. The partner organization currently supplies molecules from the acene family to customers in the United States for use in 3D printing, coloration and biomedical applications. The synthesis of new functionalized acene molecules will enable the partner organization to expand its suite of product offerings and target new customers. By suitably training the incoming postdoctoral fellow, the industrial partner aims to increase the volume of product sold to increase revenue for the company.

Faculty Supervisor:

Karthik Shankar

Student:

Partner:

HAARES ChemTech Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

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