Surface Modification
Transforming Material Surfaces: Innovative Molecular Design
Our research focuses on creating specialized molecules that can fundamentally change the properties of surfaces at both the planar and nanoscale. Think of these molecules as smart "surface coatings" that can dramatically improve how materials interact with each other and perform in advanced electronic devices.
We design molecules that can modify surface characteristics such as:
- Electrical properties
- Ability to repel or attract water
- Material stability
- Ease of processing
Our team works with various types of surface-modifying molecules, including:
- Phosphonic acids for oxide surfaces like indium tin oxide
- Special molecular compounds for gold surfaces
- Unique redox-active dopants for metals, metal oxides, and advanced materials like graphene
These molecular modifications have exciting applications in cutting-edge technologies:
- Electronic Devices
- Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
- Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs)
- Organic Photovoltaics (Solar Cells)
- Advanced Materials Engineering
- Creating composite materials with enhanced electrical properties
- Improving energy storage capabilities
- Enabling better integration between different types of materials
Our current research is particularly focused on developing phosphonic acid surface modifiers with advanced chemical properties. By carefully designing these molecules, we can create more efficient and versatile electronic and energy storage technologies.
