Search for dissertations about: "pcbm"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the word pcbm.

  1. 1. Fabricating designed fullerene nanostructures for functional electronic devices

    Author : Christian Larsen; Ludvig Edman; René Janssen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Organic electronics; Organic field-effect transistor; Organic photovoltaics; Fullerene C60; PCBM; Photochemical transformation; Resist-free lithography; C60 Nanorod; Solution processable; nanomaterials; nanomaterial; Physical Chemistry; fysikalisk kemi; fysik; Physics; Materials Science; materialvetenskap;

    Abstract : A long-term goal within the field of organic electronics has been to developflexible and functional devices, which can be processed and patterned withlow-cost and energy-efficient solution-based methods. This thesis presents anumber of functional paths towards the attainment of this goal via thedevelopment and demonstration of novel fabrication and patterningmethods involving the important organic-semiconductor family termedfullerenes. READ MORE

  2. 2. Thin films of polyfluorene:fullerene blends - Morphology and its role in solar cell performance

    Author : Cecilia Björström Svanström; Ellen Moons; Jean Manca; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polymer Solar Cells; Polymer Blends; Morphology; Polyfluorene; PCBM; AFM; SIMS; Spin-Coating; Surface Directed Spinodal Decomposition; Physics; Fysik; Physics; Fysik;

    Abstract : The sun provides us daily with large quantities of energy in the form of light. With the world’s increasing demand of electrical energy the prospect of converting this solar light into electricity is highly tempting. In the strive towards mass-production and low cost solar cells, new types of solar cells are being developed, e.g. READ MORE

  3. 3. Molecules and Light : A Journey into the World of Theoretical Spectroscopy

    Author : Iulia Emilia Brumboiu; Barbara Brena; Heather Kulik; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Theoretical spectroscopy; XPS; NEXAFS; PCBM; Metal phthalocyanine; Organic solar cells; Fysik med inriktning mot atom- molekyl- och kondenserande materiens fysik; Physics with spec. in Atomic; Molecular and Condensed Matter Physics;

    Abstract : Two of the main technological challenges of the century are the production of clean energy, on the one hand, and the development of new materials for electronic and spintronic applications that could increase the speed and the storage capacity of regular electronic devices, on the other hand. Organic materials, including fullerenes, organic polymers and organic molecules with metal centres are promising candidates for low-cost, flexible and clean technologies that can address these challenges. READ MORE

  4. 4. Photo-polymerization as a tool for engineering the active material in organic field-effect transistors

    Author : Andrzej Dzwilewski; Ludvig Edman; Xavier Crispin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Field-effect transistor; photo-polymerization; PCBM; C60; Fullerene; Physics; Fysik; fasta tillståndets fysik; Solid State Physics;

    Abstract : The emergence of organic semiconductors is exciting since it promises to open up for straightforward and low-cost fabrication of a wide range of efficient and novel electronic devices. However, in order for this promise to become reality it is critical that new and functional fabrication techniques are developed. READ MORE

  5. 5. Stability of Bulk-heterojunction blends for Solar Cell Applications

    Author : Camilla Lindqvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; nanostructure; PCBM crystallisation; bulk-heterojunction; Polymer solar cells; stability;

    Abstract : Polymer solar cells are a promising alternative to more traditional silicon solar cells. This is mainly due to the good solubility of organic semiconductors, which makes it possible to produce large-scale and mechanically flexible devices with roll-to-roll processes. READ MORE