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UA physicists discover 'super crystals' in a semiconductor

University of Arizona physicists have discovered 'super crystals' in certain organic semiconducting solids, which could create splashes of current and exhibit unique electrical properties. This discovery was made possible by analyzing experimental data from a previous study on a mysterious solid-state phase in a semiconductor.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 15, 2007
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A new structural view of organic electronic devices

Researchers from NIST and UC Berkeley use NEXAFS spectroscopy to track chemical reactions, molecular reordering, and defect formation in organic electronic devices. The study reveals the importance of film structure and composition on charge carrier movement, offering a new tool for improving device performance.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 12, 2005

NYU researchers explain how organic molecules bind to semiconductor surfaces

NYU researchers have elucidated a mechanism by which organic molecules attach to semiconductor surfaces, leading to the formation of four principal products. This finding has significant implications for the semiconductor industry, particularly in lithography and surface patterning.

SourceNew York University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 5, 2005

High-performance, single-crystal plastic transistors reveal hidden behavior

Scientists have developed a novel fabrication technique to study charge transport in organic crystals, resulting in the highest recorded mobility in an organic semiconductor. The method eliminates exposure of fragile surfaces to conventional processing, allowing for pristine crystal samples to be used for device fabrication.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateMar 11, 2004
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A new step in spintronics

Researchers at University of Utah developed switch-like valves made from organic materials, increasing electrical current flow by 40%. The innovation paves the way for new electronic devices, including computer chips and sensors.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature·DateFeb 25, 2004

Interfacing organic semiconductors to metal

The Cornell team will study the chemistry of inorganic-organic interfaces and develop fabrication methods to overcome difficulties in connecting wires to organic transistors. Their goal is to produce testable devices with useful properties, tackling challenging problems in molecular-based electronics.

SourceCornell University·DateAug 9, 2002

Scientists control properties of semiconductor devices using organic molecules, for the first time

Weizmann Institute scientists developed a new method to incorporate organic molecules into electronic devices, controlling their properties and predicting behavior. The approach overcomes challenges in detecting electrical properties of organic molecules, enabling a feasible way to harness their diversity.

SourceAmerican Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science·JournalNature·DateMar 8, 2000

Semiconductor Nanocrystals: The Next Thing In Fluorescent Probes

Researchers developed nanometer-sized semiconductor crystals that emit multiple colors of light, enabling the simultaneous measurement of several biological markers. These crystal probes show improved photochemical stability and fluorescence lifetime compared to conventional dye molecules.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateSep 25, 1998
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