Abstract: One embodiment is a method, comprising: depositing a molecule on an electrode, wherein the electrode has a surface and the molecule has a binding group (e.g., an anchoring group) that binds to the surface, thereby providing a work function that is stable for at least 100 hours under ambient conditions.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include transition-metal charge-transport materials, methods of forming transition-metal charge-transport materials, and methods of using the transition-metal charge-transport materials.

Abstract: Improved environmental barrier coatings and improved organic semiconductor devices employing the improved environmental barrier coatings are disclosed herein. Methods of making and using the improved coatings and devices are also described. An improved environmental barrier coating generally includes a primary barrier layer, a secondary barrier layer disposed on the primary barrier layer, and a passivation layer disposed on the secondary barrier layer. The secondary barrier layer is formed using atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of organic thin-film transistors (OTFT) with a gate insulator layer comprised of nanocomposites incorporating metal oxide nanoparticles coated by organic ligands and methods of fabricating such OTFTs. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include charge-transport materials, methods of forming charge-transport materials, and methods of using the charge-transport materials.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include transition-metal charge-transport materials, methods of forming transition-metal charge-transport materials, and methods of using the transition-metal charge-transport materials.

Abstract: The novel light conversion system includes photosensitive optoelectronic devices, or photovoltaic cells, that convert electromagnetic radiation into electrical currents without applying an external voltage. Power conversion efficiency is a primary criterion for evaluating the performance of photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic cells with high power-conversion efficiencies are more cost effective and more suitable replacements for conventional energy sources. This novel light conversion system uses a polycrystalline organic material with unique material properties for achieving high, power-conversion efficiencies.