Nanoparticle inks for electronic applications employing nanostructured thin-films. The development of next-generation technologies requires careful engineering of materials at the nanoscale. Using nanoparticle inks, many of the engineering difficulties which exist at these length scales can be overcome, thus allowing for technologies such as thin-film solar cells to become cheaper and more efficient.
Understanding, controlling and patterning of ferroelectric domain arrays for advanced device applications. The aim of this project is to understand, fabricate and use patterned ferroelectric domain arrays on the fine scale for advanced materials applications. The resultant domain-patterned technology and processing approaches may significantly impact the development of integrated nonlinear optic devices used in information and communication technology.