A variety of organic and inorganic materials are used in fabricating optoelectronic devices. While the active layer of the device often consists of a blend of organic small molecules or conjugated polymers, transport layers and electrodes are often inorganic. We explore a range of new materials for optoelectronic application and investigate their optical, structural and electronic properties.
In collaboration with the group of Dr. Manuel Hamburger, we are investigating the use of the newly synthesised materials in photovoltaic applications. These materials can be easily turned insoluble after processing, which would allow 'freezing' of the morphology in the device active layer.In collaboration with the group of Prof. Uwe Bunz, we are investigating the use of N-heteroacenes as acceptors in organic photovotaic devices.
