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Charge transport in nanocomposite systems. Investigators: Mitra Dutta , ECE and Michael A. Stroscio (ECE and BioE ) Primary Grant Support: ARO AFOSR. Semiconductor nanocrystals functionalized with conductive polymers promote efficient charge transfer
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Charge transport in nanocomposite systems Investigators: MitraDutta, ECE and Michael A. Stroscio (ECE and BioE) Primary Grant Support: ARO AFOSR • Semiconductor nanocrystals functionalized with conductive polymers promote efficient charge transfer • Low cost, light weight and tunable conductivities • Explore the application of nanocompositeheterostructures in novel electronic and optoelectronic devices • Fabrication of nanocompositeheterostructures incorporating semiconductor quantum dots and inorganic polymers • Numerical modeling of the electrical properties • Experimental characterization with optical and electrical measurements • Different types of nanocompositeheterostructures have been synthesized • Electrical and optical properties have been studied with modeling and experimental methods • Developing high efficiency photodetectors and solar cells