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John E. Anthony
Gill Professor of Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
Organic and Materials Chemistry, Organo-Electronic Devices
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| Our research program, funded mostly by the Department of Defense, involves the development of new organic semiconductors for use in the fields of organic transistors, solar cells, light-emitting diodes and sensors. We especially focus on soluble materials that can be deposited by solvent-based methods, and have already demonstrated solution-deposited transistors with record high performance, light-emitting diodes with high efficiency and great color purity (red, green, blue and orange) as well as solar cells that can be assembled using only spray-painting techniques on arbitrary surfaces (such as a small stone). An REU project in my laboratory will involve all aspects of organic electronics: the design, synthesis, characterization and device fabrication of a new material for either light-emitting diode or solar cell applications. The student will gain experience in all aspects of organic electronics, from the basic theoretical understanding of properties in the design phase, to organic synthesis, organic photophysical characterization and also device fabrication (we have our own small fabrication facility in-house). With diligent effort, by the end of the REU period the student will have a functioning organic-based device to demonstrate at the poster session. |
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Further details of Dr. Anthony's work are given on the Chemistry website.
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