Small- and Wide-angle X-ray Scattering to Probe Functional Organic Materials

Abstract

This proposal seeks to support acquisition of a state-of-the-art small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering instrument for morphological, characterization of functional organic materials, with control over a variety of environmental conditions including temperature, ap,plied mechanical force, and optical illumination. These capabilities will substantially accelerate the pace of fundamental discovery, on several active projects supported by the Office of Naval Research, as well as several other Department of Defense supported rese,arch projects. ONR supported research includes three projects focused on understanding relationships between molecular structure, se,lf-assembled nanostructure, processing conditions, and performance of organic photovoltaic devices, as well as one project that seek,s to develop new classes of light responsive materials that efficiently convert photon energy into mechanical work. In addition, th,e proposed facility will significantly contribute to the progress of numerous additional research efforts at the University of Color,ado Boulder and the education of an interdisciplinary scientific workforce in materials science and engineering.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jul 08, 2022
Source ID
N000142212361

Entities

People

  • Michael Toney

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • Regents of the University of Colorado
  • United States Navy

Tags

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics