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Outline:

This module explores materials and applications from areas of organic semiconductors, perovskites, 2D-materials, ferroelectrics and nanomaterials.

Aims:

This module aims to provide students with the concepts and intellectual reference frames needed to understand the properties and potential of advanced materials currently or imminently being deployed into technology. More specifically, the module explores materials and applications from areas of organic semiconductors, perovskites, 2D-materials, ferroelectrics and nanomaterials. All of these hold significant potential for future technologies, including printable electronics and photonics. The module will provide an introduction to the physics and photophysics of these materials, and to the fundamental processes taking place in the devices that incorporate them.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Explain main concepts and theories in the area of advanced materials covered by the syllabus
• Apply theoretical models in order to quantitatively describe selected phenomena in the discussed materials
• Provide examples of application of the discussed materials
• Describe the principles of operation of selected devices (OLEDs, OFETs, PVs, thermoelectric devices)
• Identify current issues and challenges in the development of discussed materials and evaluate possible approaches and solutions
• Critically evaluate recent research on topics directly related to the syllabus

Teaching and Learning Methodology:

This module is delivered via approximately 30 hours of lectures. In addition to timetabled lecture hours, it is expected that students engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form, for example, of practicing example questions and further reading in textbooks and online.

Formative feedback is provided through return of marked problem sheets, comments on poster presentation, model solutions to coursework problems, and discussion of short problems (quiz-type) during classes

Indicative Topics:

1. Organic semiconductors
ÌýÌýÌý • physics of conjugated systems
ÌýÌýÌý • specific applications: photovoltaics LEDs
ÌýÌýÌý • specific applications: FETs and thermoelectrics

2. Ferroelectrics
ÌýÌýÌý • basic physics of ferroelectrics
ÌýÌýÌý • examples and applications

3. Perovskite semiconductors
ÌýÌýÌý • structure-properties relationship and physics
ÌýÌýÌý • types of perovskites and their applications

4. 2D materials
ÌýÌýÌý • overview of properties and physics
ÌýÌýÌý • manufacturing, processing, challenges and applications

5. Nanomaterials
ÌýÌýÌý • theoretical introduction to quantum structures: types and physics
ÌýÌýÌý • processing and applications