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
Physical Sciences
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
Universal Electrochromic Smart Window Coating IB-3072
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrochromic windows and displays Thermal control coatings for satellites and similar applications Vehicle glass ADVANTAGES: Faster switching time Durable High coloration efficiency Lower cost Voltage-selective switching of visible light and near infrared radiation ABSTRACT: Delia Milliron and colleagues at … [Read more...] about Universal Electrochromic Smart Window Coating IB-3072
Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170
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
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