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Molecular Order in High-Efficiency Polymer/Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells

September 22, 2011
Author(s)
Matthew R. Hammond, Regis J. Kline, Andrew A. Herzing, Lee J. Richter, David Germack, Hyun W. Ro, Christopher L. Soles, Daniel A. Fischer, Tao Xu, Luping Yu, Michael F. Toney, Dean M. DeLongchamp
We report quantitative measurements of ordering, molecular orientation, and nanoscale morphology in the active layer of bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaic cells based on a thieno[3,4-b]thiophene-alt-benzodithiophene copolymer (PTB7), which has been

Block copolymer photonic gel for mechanochromic sensing

September 19, 2011
Author(s)
Edwin Chan, Joseph J. Walish, Edwin L. Thomas, Christopher Stafford
In this work, we describe a strategy based on mechanochromic sensing, the coupling between mechanical and optical properties, of a block copolymer photonic gel. Although this phenomena has been observed in many materials, we demonstrate this concept for

Graphene: A New Horizon for Modern Technology

September 15, 2011
Author(s)
Jan Obrzut
Graphene has the potential to improve a long list of daily electronics that are the foundation of the modern computing revolution. In step with research in renewable energy, graphene can and has been used in efficient, flexible solar cells. Crossing the

Circuit-Aware Device Reliability Criteria Methodology

September 12, 2011
Author(s)
Jason T. Ryan, Lan Wei, Jason P. Campbell, Richard G. Southwick, Kin P. Cheung, Anthony Oates, John S. Suehle, Phillip Wong
Meeting reliability requirements is an increasingly more difficult challenge with each generation of CMOS technology. The disconnection between conventional one-size-fits-all reliability specifications and the wide range of circuit applications might be a

Effect of AlN Buffer Layer Properties on the Morphology and Polarity of GaN Nanowires Grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy

September 8, 2011
Author(s)
Matthew D. Brubaker, Kristine A. Bertness, Norman A. Sanford, Albert Davydov, Igor Levin, Devin M. Rourke, Victor M. Bright
Low temperature AlN buffer layers grown by plasma-assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) on Si (111) were found to significantly affect the subsequent growth morphology of GaN nanowires. The AlN buffer layers exhibited nanowire-like columnar protrusions

Characterizing the Mechanical Properties and Degradation of Thin Polymer Membranes

August 28, 2011
Author(s)
Christopher M. Stafford, Jun Y. Chung, Junghyun Lee
The elasticity, strength, and toughness of thin polymer membranes are of considerable interest since direct knowledge of these key mechanical properties can provide insight into performance, durability, and underlying degradation mechanisms that occur over

Effect of Regioregularity on the Semicrystalline Structure of Poly(3-hexylthiophene

August 25, 2011
Author(s)
Chad R. Snyder, Dean M. DeLongchamp, Jessica S. Henry
The impact of regioregularity in poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) on crystallization behavior and quantitative limits to possible crystal sizes is discussed, and it is explained why regioregularities must be reported for any study to be properly

Spin Dependent Charge Pumping in SiC Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect-Transistors

August 25, 2011
Author(s)
Brad Bittel, Patrick Lenahan, Jason Ryan, Jody Fronheiser, Aivars Lelis
We demonstrate a very powerful electrically detected magnetic resonance (EDMR) technique, spin dependent charge pumping (SDCP) and apply it to 4H SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistors (MOSFETs). SDCP combines a widely used electrical

Design and Optimization of a Permeation Testing System for Polymer Coatings

August 8, 2011
Author(s)
Adrian E. Verwolf
Measurements of liquid permeation through freestanding Parylene C membranes were made using a high- performance testing system, which demonstrated fast response (≤ 30 seconds) to changing concentrations in the sweep gas stream and detectability of less

A Simple Series Resistance Extraction Methodology for Advanced CMOS Devices

August 1, 2011
Author(s)
Jason P. Campbell, Kin P. Cheung, John S. Suehle, A Oates
Series resistance has become a serious obstacle inhibiting the performance of advanced CMOS devices. However, series resistance quantification in these same advanced CMOS devices is becoming exceedingly difficult. In this study, we demonstrate a very

Characterization of the non-uniform reaction in chemically-amplified calix[4]resorcinarene molecular resist thin films

July 19, 2011
Author(s)
Vivek M. Prabhu, Shuhui Kang, Regis J. Kline, Dean M. DeLongchamp, Daniel A. Fischer, Wen-Li Wu, Sushil K. Satija, Jing Sha, Christopher K. Ober, Peter V. Bonnesen
The ccc stereoisomer-purified tert-butoxycarbonyloxy (t-Boc) protected calix[4]resorcinarene molecular resists blended with photoacid generator exhibit a non-uniform photoacid catalyzed reaction in thin films. The surface displays a reduced reaction extent

The Effect of Folding on the Mechanical Properties and Internal Structures of Fibers Used in Ballistic Applications

July 18, 2011
Author(s)
Haruki Kobayashi, Walter G. McDonough, Hae-Jeong Lee, Jae H. Kim, Amanda L. Forster, Kirk D. Rice, Gale A. Holmes
The failure of a first responder's soft body armor (SBA) composed of poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) fibers has prompted researchers to assess the long-term durability and effectiveness of current and future SBA products. Based on existing data

Quantitative Determination of Competitive Molecular Adsorption on Gold Nanoparticles Using Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

June 28, 2011
Author(s)
De-Hao D. Tsai, Melissa Davila-Morris, Frank W. DelRio, Suvajyoti S. Guha, Vincent A. Hackley, Michael R. Zachariah
Surface-sensitive quantitative studies of competitive molecular adsorption on nanoparticles were conducted using a modified Attenuated attenuated Total total Reflectionreflectance-Fourier Transform transform Infrared infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy method

Time-resolved photoluminescence of lithographically defined quantum dots fabricated by electron beam lithography and wet chemical etching

June 15, 2011
Author(s)
Varun B. Verma, Martin J. Stevens, Kevin L. Silverman, Neville Dias, Akash Garg, James J. Coleman, Richard P. Mirin
We measure the time-resolved photoluminescence characteristics of a novel type of lithographically patterned quantum dot fabricated by electron beam lithography, wet chemical etching, and overgrowth of the barrier layers by metalorganic chemical vapor
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