Download or read book Optoelectronic Nanodevices written by Minas M. Stylianakis and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last decade, novel graphene related materials (GRMs), perovskites, as well as metal oxides and other metal nanostructures have received the interest of the scientific community. Due to their extraordinary physical, optical, thermal, and electrical properties, which are correlated with their 2D ultrathin atomic layer structure, large interlayer distance, ease of functionalization, and bandgap tunability, these nanomaterials have been applied in the development or the improvement of innovative optoelectronic applications, as well as the expansion of theoretical studies and simulations in the fast-growing fields of energy (photovoltaics, energy storage, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, catalysis, etc.), electronics, photonics, spintronics, and sensing devices. The continuous nanostructure-based applications development has provided the ability to significantly improve existing products and to explore the design of materials and devices with novel functionalities. This book demonstrates some of the most recent trends and advances in the interdisciplinary field of optoelectronics. Most articles focus on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and solar cells (SCs), including organic, inorganic, and hybrid configurations, whereas the rest address photodetectors, transistors, and other well-known dynamic optoelectronic devices. In this context, this exceptional collection of articles is directed at a broad scientific audience of chemists, materials scientists, physicists, and engineers, with the goals of highlighting the potential of innovative optoelectronic applications incorporating nanostructures and inspiring their realization.
Download or read book Metal Nanostructures in Optoelectronic Devices written by Jung-Yong Lee and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organic photovoltaic cells are considered a promising solar cell technology because of the tunability of the electronic and optical properties of organic semiconductors, the potential for low-cost roll-to-roll manufacturing and their compatibility with flexible substrates. However, low efficiencies and unproven environmental stability are two major roadblocks that stand in the way of commercialization. In this thesis, we analyze the enhancement in optical absorption of an absorbing medium when spherical metal nanoparticles are embedded. Our analysis uses the generalized Mie theory to calculate the absorbed optical power as a function of the distance from the metal nanoparticle. This analysis is used to evaluate the potential of enhancing optical absorption in thin-film solar cells by embedding spherical metal nanoparticles. We consider the trade-off between maximizing overall optical absorption and ensuring that a large fraction of the incident optical power is dissipated in the absorbing host medium rather than in the metal nanoparticle. We show that enhanced optical absorption results from strong scattering by the metal nanoparticle which locally enhances the optical electric fields. We also discuss the effect of a thin dielectric encapsulation of the metal nanoparticles. Transparent conductive electrodes are important components of thin-film solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and many display technologies. Doped metal oxides are commonly used, but their optical transparency is limited for films with low sheet resistance. Furthermore, they are prone to cracking when deposited on flexible substrates. They are also costly and require a high-temperature process to achieve the best performance. We demonstrate solution-processed transparent electrodes consisting of random meshes of metal nanowires that exhibit an optical transparency equivalent to or better than that of metal-oxide thin films for the same sheet resistance. Organic solar cells deposited on these electrodes show a performance equivalent to that of devices based on conventional metal-oxide transparent electrodes. We demonstrate semitransparent organic photovoltaic cells using laminated silver nanowire meshes as a transparent, conductive cathode layer. The lamination process does not damage the underlying solar cell and results in a transparent electrode with low sheet resistance and high optical transmittance without impacting photocurrent collection. The resulting semitransparent phthalocyanine/fullerene organic solar cell has a power conversion efficiency that is 57% of that of a device with a conventional metal cathode due to differences in optical absorption. Multijunction architectures in which multiple energy gaps are combined in a series-connected stack of solar cells are seen as a promising approach to increasing the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells to commercially important values. Higher efficiencies can be obtained if the photocurrent-matching requirement of such multijunction cells is removed by the use of intermediate electrodes in multi-terminal multijunction cells. We demonstrate multi-terminal multijunction organic photovoltaic cells using laminated metal nanowire meshes as intermediate electrode. The multijunction cell combines a polymer bulk heterojunction front cell and a small-molecule bilayer back cell. Although the photocurrent densities of the subcells are significantly different, the overall current is not limited by the lowest current. Using simulations, we compare the efficiency potential of series-connected and multi-terminal multijunction cells. We demonstrate organic light emitting devices replacing indium-tin-oxide with silver nanowire mesh as a transparent conductor. Irregular surface which silver nanowire mesh creates helps to increase outcoupling efficiency of organic light emitting devices up to 30%. Electromagnetic simulations confirm our experimental results.
Download or read book Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Devices written by Gyu-Chul Yi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the fabrication of optoelectronic nanodevices. The structures considered are nanowires, nanorods, hybrid semiconductor nanostructures, wide bandgap nanostructures for visible light emitters and graphene. The device applications of these structures are broadly explained. The book deals also with the characterization of semiconductor nanostructures. It appeals to researchers and graduate students.
Download or read book Metal Nanostructures for Photonics written by Luciana Reyes Pires Kassab and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal Nanostructures for Photonics presents updates on the development of materials with enhanced optical properties and the demand for novel metal-dielectric nanocomposites and nanostructured materials. The book covers various aspects of metal-dielectric nanocomposites and metallic-nanostructures and illustrates techniques used to prepare and characterize materials and their physical properties. It focuses on three main sections, nanocomposites with enhanced luminescence properties due to contributions of metal nanoparticles hosted in photonic glasses, near and far-field optical phenomena, and the optical response of single nanoparticles that reveal quantum phenomena in the nanoscale, amongst other topics. This book will serve as an important research reference for materials scientists who want to learn more on how a range of metallic nanostructured materials are used in photonics. Sets out the properties of a range of metal-dielectric nanostructures and nanocomposites, along with the use cases for each in photonics Discusses the pros and cons of using different metallic nanostructures for different photonic applications Includes case studies that illustrate how metallic nanostructures have successfully been applied in photonics
Download or read book Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Metal Nanoparticles written by Tupei Chen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles are the building blocks of the next generation of electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices. Covering this rapidly developing and interdisciplinary field, the book examines in detail the physical properties and device applications of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. It begins with a review of the synthesis and characterization of various semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles and goes on to discuss in detail their optical, light emission, and electrical properties. It then illustrates some exciting applications of nanoelectronic devices (memristors and single-electron devices) and optoelectronic devices (UV detectors, quantum dot lasers, and solar cells), as well as other applications (gas sensors and metallic nanopastes for power electronics packaging). Focuses on a new class of materials that exhibit fascinating physical properties and have many exciting device applications. Presents an overview of synthesis strategies and characterization techniques for various semiconductor nanocrystal and metal nanoparticles. Examines in detail the optical/optoelectronic properties, light emission properties, and electrical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. Reviews applications in nanoelectronic devices, optoelectronic devices, and photonic devices.
Download or read book Nanomaterials for Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications written by M. K. Jayaraj and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials for Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications explores recent trends in nanomaterials and devices for chemical and biosensing applications. The synthesis, properties and applications of metal oxide nanostructures, as well as two-dimensional layered materials are covered, along with the fabrication of optoelectronic devices, such as chemical sensors, biosensors, core-shell nanostructures-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates, luminescent nanoparticles, memory devices, and thin film transistors. Aiming at researchers in these respective areas, the fundamental principles and mechanisms of the optoelectronic phenomena behind every application mentioned are covered and comprehensively explored. The book will be helpful in solving problems related to the synthesis and growth of various nanostructures, the application of these materials for various devices, and to understand how a specific synthesis route promotes a specific application. Outlines the fundamental principles and mechanisms behind chemical sensing, bio-sensing, thin film transistor devices, and memory devices Offers a detailed description on the synthesis of 2D materials and oxide nanostructures, with thin films included Assesses the major properties of nanomaterials that make them good sensing agents
Download or read book Optoelectronic Nanodevices written by Minas M. Stylianakis and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last decade, novel graphene related materials (GRMs), perovskites, as well as metal oxides and other metal nanostructures have received the interest of the scientific community. Due to their extraordinary physical, optical, thermal, and electrical properties, which are correlated with their 2D ultrathin atomic layer structure, large interlayer distance, ease of functionalization, and bandgap tunability, these nanomaterials have been applied in the development or the improvement of innovative optoelectronic applications, as well as the expansion of theoretical studies and simulations in the fast-growing fields of energy (photovoltaics, energy storage, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, catalysis, etc.), electronics, photonics, spintronics, and sensing devices. The continuous nanostructure-based applications development has provided the ability to significantly improve existing products and to explore the design of materials and devices with novel functionalities. This book demonstrates some of the most recent trends and advances in the interdisciplinary field of optoelectronics. Most articles focus on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and solar cells (SCs), including organic, inorganic, and hybrid configurations, whereas the rest address photodetectors, transistors, and other well-known dynamic optoelectronic devices. In this context, this exceptional collection of articles is directed at a broad scientific audience of chemists, materials scientists, physicists, and engineers, with the goals of highlighting the potential of innovative optoelectronic applications incorporating nanostructures and inspiring their realization.
Download or read book Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Applications written by Mohd. Shkir and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shines a spotlight on the significance and usefulness of nanomaterials for the development of optoelectronic devices and their real-life applications. It presents an informative overview of the role of nanoscale materials in the development of advanced optoelectronic devices at nanoscale and discusses the applications of nanomaterials in different forms prepared by diverse techniques in the field of optoelectronic and biomedical devices. Major features, such as type of nanomaterials, fabrication methods, applications, tasks, benefits and restrictions, and saleable features, are well covered. Key features: • Explains the features of 0D, 1D, 2D and 3D nanomaterials • Exhibits the wide range of applications of nanomaterials in optoelectronics, photonics, biosensing, x-rays and x-ray detectors, medical imaging, visible light photodetectors, etc. • Discusses the advances in miniaturized nanoscale devices for biomedical applications • Describes the various preparation methods for advanced nanomaterials and their functionalization for fabrication of nanoelectronics devices
Download or read book Quantum Dot Optoelectronic Devices written by Peng Yu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book captures cutting-edge research in semiconductor quantum dot devices, discussing preparation methods and properties, and providing a comprehensive overview of their optoelectronic applications. Quantum dots (QDs), with particle sizes in the nanometer range, have unique electronic and optical properties. They have the potential to open an avenue for next-generation optoelectronic methods and devices, such as lasers, biomarker assays, field effect transistors, LEDs, photodetectors, and solar concentrators. By bringing together leaders in the various application areas, this book is both a comprehensive introduction to different kinds of QDs with unique physical properties as well as their preparation routes, and a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances in a novel area of nanotechnology.
Download or read book Laser Fabrication of Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles for Optoelectronic Devices written by Michail Beliatis and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal nanoparticles (MNP) are widely researched for the fabrication of novel low cost and more energy efficient optoelectronic devices. MNPs, which exhibit surface plasmon resonance (SPR), can be incorporated into thin film photovoltaic structures and as well as into substrates for enhancing the Raman spectroscopy performance. Recent demonstration of devices with plasmonic structures has limited utility due to the need for techniques of ordered MNPs for large area fabrication that are not currently available. This work examines the suitability of laser annealing for the fabrication of metal nanoparticles in large area optoelectronic devices, as well as the potential for tuning their optical properties precisely within the structure. Gold (Au), silver (Ag) and AuAg alloy particles were fabricated with laser annealing and fully characterized. Morphology characterization of the metal nanopartlcle films (MNFs) with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed the control over the size by adjusting initial film thickness· and laser fluence. Optical characterization with UV-VIS spectrometry demonstrated that SPR of MNFs can be tuned by adjusting the alloy composition, the dielectric constant of surrounding medium, and the size distribution. This experimental result was confirmed by simulations. Direct incorporation of large well distributed Au nanoparticles into solar cells demonstrated enhanced performance. Dense MNFs with small particles decreased the photovoltaic efficiency. By contrast, in the case of Raman, small alloy particles with SPR wavelength close to the pump wavelength demonstrated the best enhancement. High resolution metal nanoparticle tracks written by the laser demonstrated gas sensing with good sensory capability. However, their high resistivity imposes difficulties in measurements. We conclude that with suitable optimisations the laser annealing technique studied here could be utilised for the fabrication of metal nanoparticles in large area optoelectronics devices. We demonstrate a number of such applications including solar cells and gas sensors and study the effects of metal nanoparticles within these devices in this thesis.
Download or read book Coatings to Improve Optoelectronic Devices written by Selected Articles Published by MDPI and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection is focused on coatings and films with applications in optoelectronics, such as photovoltaics, photocatalysis, and light-based sensors and phenomena. The studies investigate the optimal composition, crystalline structure, and morphology to deliver the different functionalities sought. Obtaining transparent p-type electrodes is challenging but extremely relevant in optoelectronics. Electric conduction mechanisms and the correlations with structure and doping are discussed. The important issue of the degradation pathways in perovskite-based solar cells and the possibilities offered by different types of coatings to encapsulate the devices as well as the beneficial effect of silica coating as an antireflection and antisoiling layer on well-established solar cells are discussed. New designs of nanoplasmonic films for chemical and biological molecule sensing are reviewed, such as the combination of metallic nanoparticles and nanostructured semiconductors and dispersing metallic or bi-metallic nanoparticles in CuO films. The impacts of structure, defects, and morphology on the photoactivated properties of WO3 films and on the shape memory behavior in Cu–Al–Ni thin films are discussed. Aggregated TiO2 nanoparticles on TiO2 layers are shown to enhance optical transmittance and confer a superhydrophilic characteristic. Finally, aspects of the fundamental characterization of thin films, Drude damping in thin films, and laser-induced deflection technique are discussed.
Download or read book Semiconductor and Metal Nanocrystals written by Victor I. Klimov and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-11-07 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast technological potential of nanocrystalline materials, as well as current intense interest in the physics and chemistry of nanoscale phenomena, has led to explosive growth in research on semiconductor nanocrystals, also known as nanocrystal quantum dots, and metal nanoparticles. Semiconductor and Metal Nanocrystals addresses current topics impacting the field including synthesis and assembly of nanocrystals, theory and spectroscopy of interband and intraband optical transitions, single-nanocrystal optical and tunneling spectroscopies, electrical transport in nanocrystal assemblies, and physical and engineering aspects of nanocrystal-based devices. Written by experts who have contributed pioneering research, this reference comprises key advances in the field of semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots and metal nanoparticles over the past several years. Focusing specifically on nanocrystals generated through chemical techniques, Semiconductor and Metal Nanocrystals Merges investigative frontiers in physics, chemistry, and engineering Documents advances in nanocrystal synthesis and assembly Explores the theory of electronic excitations in nanoscale particles Presents comprehensive information on optical spectroscopy of interband and intraband optical transitions Reviews data on single-nanocrystal optical and tunneling spectroscopies Weighs controversies related to carrier relaxation dynamics in ultrasmall nanoparticles Discusses charge carrier transport in nanocrystal assemblies Provides examples of lasing and photovoltaic nanocrystal-based devices Semiconductor and Metal Nanocrystals is a must read for scientists, engineers, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in the physics and chemistry of nanoscale semiconductor and metal particles, as well as general nanoscale science.
Download or read book Optical Properties of Metal Oxide Nanostructures written by Vijay Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the optical properties of metal oxides at both the fundamental and applied level and their use in various applications. The book offers a basic understanding of the optical properties and related spectroscopic techniques essential for anyone interested in learning about metal oxide nanostructures. This is partly due to the fact that optical properties are closely associated with other properties and functionalities (e.g., electronic, magnetic, and thermal), which are of essential significance to many technological applications, such as optical data communications, imaging, lighting, and displays, life sciences, health care, security, and safety. The book also highlights the fundamentals and systematic developments in various optical techniques to achieve better characterization, cost-effective, user-friendly approaches, and most importantly, state-of-the-art developing methodologies for various scientific and technological applications. It provides an adequate understanding of the imposed limitations and highlights the prospects and challenges associated with optical analytical methods to achieve the desired performance in targeted applications.
Download or read book Nanostructured Metal Oxides and Devices written by M. K. Jayaraj and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book primarily covers the fundamental science, synthesis, characterization, optoelectronic properties, and applications of metal oxide nanomaterials. It discusses the basic aspects of synthetic procedures and fabrication technologies, explains the related experimental techniques and also elaborates on the current status of nanostructured oxide materials and related devices. Two major aspects of metal oxide nanostructures – their optical and electrical properties – are described in detail. The first five chapters focus on the optical characteristics of semiconducting materials, especially metal oxides at the nanoscale. The following five chapters discuss the electrical properties observed in metal oxide-based semiconductors and the status quo of device-level developments in a variety of applications such as sensors, transistors, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and dielectric materials. The basic science and mechanism behind the optoelectronic phenomena are explained in detail, to aid readers interested in the structure–property symbiosis in semiconducting nanomaterials. In short, the book offers a valuable reference guide for researchers and academics in the areas of material science and semiconductor technology, especially nanophotonics and electronics.
Download or read book Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Thin Films for Optoelectronic Device Applications written by Rayees Ahmad Zargar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: METAL OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITE THIN FILMS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE APPLICATIONS The book provides insight into the fundamental aspects, latest research, synthesis route development, preparation, and future applications of metal oxide nanocomposite thin films. The fabrication of thin film-based materials is important to the future production of safe, efficient, and affordable energy as the devices convert sunlight into electricity. Thin film devices allow excellent interface engineering for high-performance printable solar cells as their structures are highly reliable and stand-alone systems can provide the required megawatts. They have been used as power sources in solar home systems, remote buildings, water pumping, megawatt-scale power plants, satellites, communications, and space vehicles. Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Thin Films for Optoelectronic Device Applications covers the basics of advanced nanometal oxide-based materials, their synthesis, characterization, and applications, and all the updated information on optoelectronics. Topics discussed include the implications of metal oxide thin films, which are critical for device fabrications. It provides updated information on the economic aspect and toxicity, with great focus paid to display applications, and covers some core areas of nanotechnology, which are particularly concerned with optoelectronics and the available technologies. The book concludes with insights into the role of nanotechnology and the physics behind photovoltaics. Audience The book will be an important volume for electronics and electrical engineers, nanotechnologists, materials scientists, inorganic chemists in academic research, and those in industries, exploring the applications of nanoparticles in semiconductors, power electronics, and more.
Download or read book Engineering Optical Materials with Metal Nanostructures written by Liu Liu and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to the development in nanotechnology, artificially engineered nanostructures have been exploited to manipulate the behavior of light. These nanostructures have critical dimensions on the same order of or smaller than the wavelength of interest and have unique properties other than naturally occurring materials. This research investigates novel approaches of applying metallic nanostructures for advanced optical materials. Both plasmonic quasiparticles and optical metamaterials were utilized to achieve exotic properties and exciting functionalities. The structures used in this research were carefully designed and fabricated and the physics for the observed optical response of the experimental devices were thoroughly discussed. First, a one-dimensional photonic crystal (1D PC) was coated on top of a two-dimensional metal grating to facilitate excitation of multiple surface-plasmon-polariton (SPP) waves and waveguide modes. The structures were found to be able to couple light into the guided-wave modes over a broad wavelength range in the visible spectrum regime over a broad incidence direction for both s- and p-polarization states. The individual excitations of the guided-wave modes were also theoretically predicted using the Floquet theory, surface-multiplasmonics theory, and the transfer-matrix approach with results well-matched to the experimental trends of the measured absorbance of the PC-metal structure. Second, the ability of the PC-metal structure to collect light efficiently and transport it over macroscopic distance were applied to realize a planar solar concentrator. The plasmonic concentrator was built as arrays of 1D PC coated 1D silver gratings, and micro-solar cells were attached to them to test their performance. The solar cells attached to the plasmonic concentrators had efficiencies three times higher than those not attached, validating the effectiveness of the plasmonic concentrators. In addition, the fabricated plasmonic concentrators showed optical transfer efficiency as high as 24% over the wavelength range of 450nm to 800nm and a concentration factor around 2X. Although these performance numbers were modest comparing to the state-of-art solar harvesting devices, the results open up new engineering opportunities to exploit the well-developed plasmonics theory for broadband, high-efficiency solar concentration devices. Moreover, the performance of the plasmonic concentrators was found to be insensitive to the angle of incidence of light, which makes them potentially applicable to stationary tracker-free roof-top solar harvesting devices. Finally, a self-sufficient reconfigurable hybrid optical metamaterial integrated with vanadium dioxide was demonstrated. The reflection spectrum of the hybrid metamaterial can be tuned electrically and the modulation contrast at the resonance frequencies can be as large as ~7500% and 500% at 3.05 and 3.85[mu]m, respectively. Advanced functional meta-devices were demonstrated based on the drastic change in the optical response of the hybrid metamaterial. An electro-optical modulator was first demonstrated, with on-resonance reflectance controlled by sub-second electrical pulse-train input. The device was also shown to function as an electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) with "0" and "1" reflectance contrast of ~10%. Finally, more sophisticated spatial modulation schemes of IR signals were demonstrated with this platform for IR display and surface emissivity control applications.
Download or read book Nano Optoelectronics written by Marius Grundmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the quest to use nanostructured media for novel and improved optoelectronic devices. Leading experts - among them Nobel laureate Zhores Alferov - write here about the fundamental concepts behind nano-optoelectronics, the material basis, physical phenomena, device physics and systems.
