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Transient Effects In Solution-Processed Organic Thin Films, Jing Wan
Transient Effects In Solution-Processed Organic Thin Films, Jing Wan
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Due to the weak van der Waals forces between organic semiconductor molecules, the molecular packing depends sensitively on the processing methods and conditions. Thus, understanding the crystallization mechanisms during solution deposition are essential for fundamental studies and reproducible fabrication of electronic devices.The performance of Organic field effect transistors (OFETs) also depends heavily on extrinsic factors such as contact resistance and interfacial defects, which can produce a different kind of transient effect at the metal-semiconductor contact. We have observed structural transient effects during the crystallization process of two small molecule organic semiconductors made from solution. We report in situ X-ray scattering …
A Study Of The Physicochemical Properties Of Dense And Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles That Impact Protein Adsorption From Biological Fluids, Alden Michael Clemments
A Study Of The Physicochemical Properties Of Dense And Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles That Impact Protein Adsorption From Biological Fluids, Alden Michael Clemments
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
At the intersection of materials chemistry and biology, biomaterials have been successfully employed in an array of medical applications. From diagnostic tools to targeted drug delivery, the modular physical and chemical properties of these materials provide numerous applications. For example, porous nanoparticles have been widely integrated as vehicles to carry chemotherapeutics to localized tumor sites. By encapsulating these cytotoxic compounds within a porous framework, the commonly associated adverse side effects of conventional chemotherapeutics, such as Doxorubicin, have been greatly reduced. One such material, mesoporous silica, has received widespread attention due to its excellent biocompatibility, high surface area to mass ratio, …
Excitonic States In Crystalline Organic Semiconductors: A Condensed Matter Approach, Lane Wright Manning
Excitonic States In Crystalline Organic Semiconductors: A Condensed Matter Approach, Lane Wright Manning
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
In this work, a new condensed matter approach to the study of excitons based on crystalline thin films of the organic molecule phthalocyanine is introduced. The premise is inspired by a wealth of studies in inorganic semiconductor ternary alloys (such as AlGaN, InGaN, SiGe) where tuning compositional disorder can result in exciton localization by alloy potential fluctuations. Comprehensive absorption, luminescence, linear dichroism and electron radiative lifetime studies were performed on both pure and alloy samples of metal-free octabutoxy-phthalocyanine and transition metal octabutoxy-phthalocyanines, where the metal is Mn, Co, Ni, and Cu. Varying the ratios of the metal to metal-free phthalocyanines …
Investigating The Influence Of Gold Nanoparticles On The Photocatalytic And Catalytic Reactivity Of Porous Tungsten Oxide Microparticles, Daniel P. Depuccio
Investigating The Influence Of Gold Nanoparticles On The Photocatalytic And Catalytic Reactivity Of Porous Tungsten Oxide Microparticles, Daniel P. Depuccio
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Tungsten oxide (WO3) is a semiconducting transition metal oxide with interesting electronic, structural, and chemical properties that have been exploited in applications including catalysis, gas sensing, electrochromic displays, and solar energy conversion. Nanocrystalline WO3 can absorb visible light to catalyze heterogeneous photooxidation reactions. Also, the acidity of the WO3 surface makes this oxide a good thermal catalyst in the dehydration of alcohols to various industrially relevant chemicals. This dissertation explores the photocatalytic and thermal catalytic reactivity of nanocrystalline porous WO3 microparticles. Furthermore, investigations into the changes in WO3 reactivity are carried out after modifying the porous WO3 particles with gold …
Exchange Mechanisms In Macroscopic Ordered Organic Magnetic Semiconductors, Naveen Rawat
Exchange Mechanisms In Macroscopic Ordered Organic Magnetic Semiconductors, Naveen Rawat
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Small molecule organic semiconductors such as phthalocyanines and their derivatives represent a very interesting alternative to inorganic semiconductor materials for the development of flexible electronic devices such as organic thin field effect transistors, organic Light Emitting Diodes and photo-voltaic cells. Phthalocyanine molecules can easily accommodate a variety of metal atoms as well in the central core of the molecule, resulting in wide range of magnetic properties. Exploration of optical properties of organic crystalline semiconductors thin films is challenging due to sub-micron grain sizes and the presence of numerous structural defects, disorder and grain boundaries. However, this can be overcome by …