APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar cells Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Laser diodes (LDs) for telecommunication, optical storage, and other devices ADVANTAGES: Uses abundant, nontoxic materials Employs a straightforward technology Easily incorporated into current manufacturing processes Yields lower costs and higher efficiencies for solar cells and electronic … [Read more...] about Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170
Physical Sciences
Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Battery electrodes Thermoelectrics Photovoltaics Electronic data storage Electrochromics ADVANTAGES: Tunable for any application At least 30 different compositions have been demonstrated Controllable nanoparticle morphology No specialized equipment required for setup Scalable process for mass … [Read more...] about Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Smart windows Vehicle glass Greenhouses Thermal control coatings for satellites Infrared displays ADVANTAGES: Faster switching speed Higher coloration efficiency Highly selective infrared modulation Longer lifetime Inexpensive, non toxic, earth-abundant material Solution processing for low-cost … [Read more...] about Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electronic and thermal circuit design and operation Solar energy collection Heat pumps and internal combustion engines Hybrid biological/inorganic systems Phononic information processing Energy-efficient buildings and appliances, such as refrigerators ADVANTAGES: Provides adjustable thermal conduction, a thermal analog to … [Read more...] about Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
First Diode for Thermal Management of Micro and Macro Devices IB-2336
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal management for: microelectronic devices solar cells and solar energy management systems refrigerators hybrid biological/inorganic systems nanoscale calorimeters Information transport and processing Molecular motors ADVANTAGES: First solid state device to direct heat flow Initial tests demonstrate … [Read more...] about First Diode for Thermal Management of Micro and Macro Devices IB-2336