Project

Quantum-Dot Sensitized Short Wave Infrared Photodetection and Photovoltaics

Code
05U40415
Duration
01 February 2016 → 30 November 2020
Funding
Ghent University funding
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Applied mathematics in specific fields
    • Condensed matter physics and nanophysics
    • Analytical chemistry
    • Macromolecular and materials chemistry
    • Physical chemistry
  • Engineering and technology
    • Materials science and engineering
Keywords
Short wave infrared nanomaterials colloidal synthesis surface chemistry
 
Project description

The conversion of short-wave infrared light in electric current is essential for enhancing solar-cell efficiency and making infrared cameras for night and poor weather vision. This project envisages the development of the required low-cost infrared photodiodes based on quantum dots. The proposed U4 collaboration will allow us to understand their operation and test them as photodetectors and solar cells.