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PREMIER CAT - Using Dynamic TEM to Study the Nucleation and Growth of Organic Semiconductor Nanostructures


EMSL Project ID
49067

Abstract

The in situ growth of organic crystalline nanostructures in solution will be examined by dynamic TEM to understand the growth mechanism of these unusual structures. This understanding will aid in the development of new materials with novel geometries for applications in light sensing devices for electronics and energy production. Using the liquid flow holder available at EMSL we will react two heated solutions and observe the growth phenomenon by the successive image capturing capabilities of the dynamic TEM. The dynamic TEM will enable us to avoid electron beam damage of these organic materials.

Project Details

Start Date
2016-01-04
End Date
2016-09-30
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Kerry Hipps
Institution
Washington State University

Co-Investigator(s)

Ursula Mazur
Institution
Washington State University

Team Members

Bryan Borders
Institution
Washington State University

Elise Held
Institution
Washington State University

Michael Knoblauch
Institution
Washington State University