› Thickness dependent absorption spectra in conjugated polymers: Morphology or interference?, Applied Physics Letters, Gaudin et al.
› A hybrid organic semiconductor/silicon photodiode for efficient ultraviolet photodetection, Optics Express, Levell et al.
› Comparison of hole mobility in thick and thin films of a conjugated polymer, Organic Electronics, Gambino et al.
› Effects of solution processing and thermal annealing on the phosphorescence of iridium(III) complex-cored dendrimer films, Organic Electronics, Ribierre et al.
› How to recognize lasing, Nature Photonics, I.D.W. Samuel, E.B. Namdas & G.A. Turnbull
..... see more recent publications
› Thickness dependent absorption spectra in conjugated polymers: Morphology or interference?, Applied Physics Letters, Gaudin et al.
› A hybrid organic semiconductor/silicon photodiode for efficient ultraviolet photodetection, Optics Express, Levell et al.
› Comparison of hole mobility in thick and thin films of a conjugated polymer, Organic Electronics, Gambino et al.
› Effects of solution processing and thermal annealing on the phosphorescence of iridium(III) complex-cored dendrimer films, Organic Electronics, Ribierre et al.
› How to recognize lasing, Nature Photonics, I.D.W. Samuel, E.B. Namdas & G.A. Turnbull
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Outstanding PhD research wins thesis prize
19th November 2013
In recognition of the high quality of her work, Yue Wang has won the Springer thesis prize, leading to the publication of her thesis. Her research was on the development of LED-pumped organic semiconductor lasers, and their use as highly sensitive detectors of nitroaromatic explosives.
Huge congratulations to Yue! This is only the second time that a PhD thesis from the School of Physics has been published. It can be bought from the Springer website here.
Project student wins prize
27th September 2013
Physics student Viktorija Globyte has just won a prize for her summer project in the OSC. She worked with Olena Kulyk and Prof Ifor Samuel, in collaboration with the Photobiology Unit at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on the design and testing of a wearable erythema meter.
At a reception for summer interns, Viktorija won top prize in the science section for a poster about her work, as judged by the Pro Deans. Congratulations Viktorija!
OSC present at Solar Energy for World Peace conference
19th August 2013
Two members of the Organic Semiconductor Centre presented their latest results at the conference Solar Energy for World Peace in Istanbul. Professor Ifor Samuel talked about recent advances in "Exciton Diffusion, Charge Separation and Morphology of Polymer:Fullerene Solar Cells" and Bernd Ebenhoch presented "Charge transport properties of the highly efficient organic photovoltaic material PTB7." The conference was attended by leading scientists in the field of solar energy, including Nobel laureates Professor Alan Heeger and Professor Walter Kohn. Abdullah Gül, president of Turkey, opened the conference with an appeal to “make peace with nature” and a petition was composed to raise the importance of solar energy as a peaceful and sustainable future - it can be signed here.
EPSRC Equipment Grant Awarded
25th July 2013
A grant of £3.7 million has been awarded by EPSRC for the procurement of new equipment for advanced materials research. This award will span across the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Chemistry, and will benefit nearly 200 materials researchers in the university. The new equipment will include a scanning tunneling microscope with spectroscopic analysis, a focussed ion beam microscope, specialised electron beam lithography, femtosecond microspectroscopy, scanning near field optical microscopy, and atomic force microscopy apparatus.
OSC outreach
10th April 2013
On Saturday 16th of March, members of the Organic Semiconductor Centre once again took part in the Fife Science Festival, demonstrating how fluorescence quenching may be used to detect explosives. Additionally, on the 21st of March, group members Andrew and James visited Strathkinness Primary School to take part in a Science and Engineering week. Here they gave hands on demonstrations and talks about how solar cells work. Explosive detection and solar energy are two examples of key applications for organics semiconductors.
Set for Britain
28th March 2013
Yue Wang's poster on 'Plastic Nose Can Smell Explosives' was selected by the SET for Britain poster competitions and exhibitions in the House of Commons. She was discussing her work on explosive sensing using organic semiconductors with local MP Sir Menzies Campbell.
SUPA Physics and Life Sciences talk prize
15th March 2013
At a recent SUPA Physics and Life Sciences (PaLS) themed meeting, Steven Quinn won the Institute of Physics sponsored prize for the best SUPA networking talk.
His talk was entitled "A Biophysical Toolbox for Alzheimer-Related Drug Discovery" where he discussed a variety of fluorescence based techniques used to study Alzheimer-related protein aggregation and the influence of compounds that could inhibit aggregation.
ERC Advanced Grant on exciton diffusion
21st February 2013
Prof. Ifor Samuel has been awarded an Advanced Investigator Grant of 2.1 million Euros over 5 years from the European Research Council for the investigation of exciton diffusion in organic semiconductors. Its aim is to develop advanced techniques for the reliable measurement of exciton diffusion. A greater understanding of how the diffusion properties are affected by factors such as material structure and processing conditions will enable control of exciton diffusion in organic semiconductors. This will lead to strategies for improved materials and devices, including organic solar cells, light-emitting diodes and lasers.
Prof. Samuel elected to SPIE Fellow
21st February 2013
This year Prof. Ifor Samuel was elected to Fellow of the SPIE for achievements in organic optoelectronics. SPIE is an international society for the advancement of the science and applications of light.
Congratulations Ifor!