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Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Author "Ginger, David S"
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Computational Studies on Novel Atomic Force Microscopy Techniques and Plasmonic-Enhanced Organic Photovoltaics
Karatay, Durmus UgurIn physical and life sciences, employing computational approaches to understand the nature of studied materials and subjects and to analyze immense amount of data is increasingly becoming more popular. Using existing methods ... -
Control and Prediction of Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticle Assembly
yaman, muammer yusufOptically-active materials can be identified by their changeable optical signatures, allowing for noncontact insights into the nanoscale behavior of the material and predicting its functional use. This work discusses the ... -
Correlating nanoscale optoelectronic and mechanical properties of solution processable thin film photovoltaic materials using scanning probe microscopy
Vorpahl, SarahSolution processable materials present a competitive alternative to traditional silicon solar cells based on inexpensive processing and flexible form factors. Several competing technologies have entered the market in the ... -
Local Imaging of Optoelectronic Properties and Film Degradation in Polymer/Fullerene Solar Cells with Electrostatic Force Microscopy
Cox, Phillip AlexanderWith power conversion efficiencies on the rise, organic photovoltaics (OPVs) hold promise as a next-generation thin-film solar technology. However, both device performance and stability are inextricably linked to local ... -
Long-lived charge carrier dynamics in polymer/quantum dot blends and organometal halide perovskites
Nagaoka, HirokazuSolution-processable semiconductors offer a potential route to deploy solar panels on a wide scale, based on the possibility of reduced manufacturing costs by using earth-abundant materials and inexpensive production ... -
Long-lived charge carrier dynamics in polymer/quantum dot blends and organometal halide perovskites
Nagaoka, HirokazuSolution-processable semiconductors offer a potential route to deploy solar panels on a wide scale, based on the possibility of reduced manufacturing costs by using earth-abundant materials and inexpensive production ... -
Molecular Level Understanding of Interfaces and Excited State Electronic Structure in Organic Solar Cells Using Soft X-ray Techniques
Gliboff, Matthew (2013-11-14)Transparent conductive oxides like indium tin oxide (ITO) are common substrates for optoelectronic devices, including organic light emitting diodes and organic solar cells. Tailoring the interface between the oxide and the ... -
Optical Characterization of Bio-Inspired Functional Materials, Metal Nanoparticles, and Their Composites
Guye, Kathryn NicholeThe ability to characterize optically-active materials by their transmutable optical signatures can both yield noncontact information on the nanoscale behavior of the material and be used to predict its applicable ... -
Polymer / Transparent Electrode Interface Studies with Applications for Organic Solar Cells
Knesting, Kristina Marie (2014-02-24)The field of organic photovoltaics continues to progress through a combination of improved materials selection and a deeper understanding of operational mechanisms. We contribute to advances in both areas through study ... -
Probing Local Heterogeneity in the Optoelectronic Properties of Organic-Inorganic Perovskites Using Fluorescence Microscopy
Dequilettes, DaneUnregulated emission of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases into our atmosphere has led to an increase in the average global surface air temperature, to a disruption of weather patterns, and to the acidification of oceans ... -
Probing Underlying Processes in Organic Photovoltaics with Atomic Force Microscopies
Shao, GuozhengUniversity of Washignton Abstract Probing Underlying Processes in Organic Photovoltaics with Atomic Force Microscopies Guozheng Shao Department of Chemistry Photovoltaic is one potential solution to the ever growing demand ... -
Spectroscopic Characterization of Interfacial Charge Transfer and Recombination in Polymer/Quantum Dot Blends
Colbert, AdamConsiderable research interest in solution-processed semiconductors, including conjugated polymers and colloidal quantum dots, has been primarily motivated by the desire to produce optoelectronic devices using low-cost ... -
Structural Characterization of Photovoltaic Nanocrystals, Single Crystals, and Thin Film Semiconductors.
Jedlicka, Erin ElizabethAccording to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar and wind make up over two-thirds of the 39.7 giga-watts (GW) of new energy capacity added to the grid in 2021. In addition, wind turbine service technicians ... -
Structure-Property Relationships in Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
Jariwala, Sarthak PiyushkumarOver the past 100 years, there has been a complete disregard for the environmental impact of unregulated burning of fossil fuels. This has led to an increase in the greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric CO2, global ...