APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Environmental electron, X-ray, and infrared spectroscopies for molecular-level studies of solid-gas and solid-liquid interfaces BENEFITS: Oxide membranes are amorphous, uniform in thickness, and have compositions similar to those of the corresponding bulk oxides Exhibit remarkable mechanical strength and can withstand large pressure … [Read more...] about Ultrathin Free-standing Oxide Membranes for Electron and Photon Spectroscopy 2020-094
Thin Film
Low Temperature Solution Processing of POM Thin Films, 2014-041
APPLICATIONS Catalysts Optical devices, e.g., displays, solar cells, etc. Electrochromics Medical and chemical research ADVANTAGES Lowers film processing complexity and cost Enables room temperature / low temperature processing ABSTRACT Polyoxometalates (POMs) are tunable metal-oxide nanoclusters used in catalysis (including green chemistry); … [Read more...] about Low Temperature Solution Processing of POM Thin Films, 2014-041
Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) 2017-186
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor device fabrication Microelectronics, e.g., battery electrodes ADVANTAGES: Improved film purity and quality Lower production costs due to fewer product rejects ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab’s Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) processing for ultrathin films addresses limitations of traditional ALD … [Read more...] about Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) 2017-186
Nanocrystal Native Ligand Stripping IB-3124
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: LEDs Photovoltaic panels Electrochromic displays and windows Thermoelectric devices Integrated circuits Electrodes for energy storage Nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology research ADVANTAGES: Facilitates integration of nanocrystals for lower cost electronic and electrochemical devices Does not etch or oxidize … [Read more...] about Nanocrystal Native Ligand Stripping IB-3124
Polymer Nanocrystal Composite Electrochromic Window Coating IB-3216
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Commercial building windows Automotive glass Coated glass manufacturing Satellites/spacecraft ADVANTAGES: Fabricated through room temperature solution processing Inexpensive Transparent: will not diminish visible light when blocking near-infrared light Environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing Simple, … [Read more...] about Polymer Nanocrystal Composite Electrochromic Window Coating IB-3216