Evaluation of CdS Interfacial Layers in ZnO Nanowire/Poly(3-Hexylthiophene) Solar Cells

We prepare ZnO:poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) thin-film solar cells and ZnO nanowire:P3HT nanostructured solar cells and evaluate the effect of adding an interfacial layer between the ZnO and P3HT as a function of the nanowire height. We evaluate several different interlayers of CdS deposited, using two different chemical bath deposition (CBD) recipes. The height of the nanowire array is varied from a bilayer device with no nanowires up to arrays with a height of 2 μm. We find that achieving a conformal coating of the ZnO with the interfacial layer is critical to improve device performance and that CBD can be used to grow conformal films on nonuniform surfaces

Experimental evidence for a discrete transition to channeling for 1.0-MeV protons in Si〈100〉

This article discusses experimental evidence for a discrete transition to channeling for 1.0-MeV protons in Si〈100〉

Multi-Faceted Scientific Strategies Toward Better Solid-State Lighting of Phosphorescent OLEDs

This project has advanced solid-state lighting (SSL) by utilizing new phosphorescent systems for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The technical approach was two-fold: a) Targeted synthesis and screening of emitters designed to exhibit phosphorescence with maximized brightness in the solid state; and b) Construction and optimizing the performance of monochromatic and white OLEDs from the best new emitters to improve performance metrics versus the state of the art. The phosphorescent systems were screened candidates among a large variety of recentlysynthesized and newly-designed molecular and macromolecular metal-organic phosphors. The emitters and devices have been optimized to maximize light emission and color metrics, improve the long-term durability of emitters and devices, and reduce the manufacturing cost both by simplifying the process flow and by seeking less expensive device components than common ones. The project succeeded in all these goals upon comparison of the best materials and devices investigated vs. the state of the art of the technology

A study of the excited states of [superscript]187Pt in the decay of [superscript]187Au (84 min) : the preparation of reactor-produced, carrier-free [superscript]18F for the synthesis of labeled organic compounds

Ph.D.R. W. Fin

Electronic textiles with electronic devices on ribbons

Ribbons containing e.g. inorganic NMOS devices are assembled in electrical contact with ribbons containing e.g. PMOS devices (preferably organic) to enable flexible electronic textile circuits to be inexpensive and practical for a wide variety of functions. The use of ribbons provides flexibility, reduces costs, and allows testing during assembly and different processes to be efficiently used for different components. This is apparently the first time that ribbons (especially inorganic-device-containing ribbons) have been interconnected to form a flexible CMOS electronic textile.Board of Regents, University of Texas Syste

Method for using Filed Emitter Arrays in Chemical and Biological Hazard Mitigation and Remediation

Patent relating to a method for using field emitter arrays in chemical and biological hazard mitigation and remediation

Improved Process and Apparatus for Energy Storage and Release

Patent relating to an improved process and apparatus for energy storage and release

Process and Apparatus for Energy Storage and Release

Patent regarding a process and apparatus for energy storage and release