Periodic Reporting for period 2 - iSwitch (Integrated self-assembled SWITCHable systems and materials: towards responsive organic electronics – a multi-site innovative training action)
Reporting period: 2017-01-01 to 2018-12-31
The specific training and research objectives were:
- Design and synthesis of a (macro)molecular toolbox including electroactive and responsive systems as well as semiconducting and metallic nanostructures.
- Generation of controlled interfaces of switches on (non)planar surfaces.
- Self-assembly of multicomponent systems into multifunctional architectures and materials.
- Multiscale structural, optical and electrical characterization of systems including Scanning Probe studies and time-resolved spectroscopy.
- Fabrication and characterization of switchable devices, i.e. transistors for ""logics"" and light-emitting devices for photonics, and related applications (optical illumination, optical filtering/landscaping, optical sensors, photovoltaics, etc.)."
- 103 articles were published in high-impact scientific journals (average impact factor: 10+), including 85+% of joint publications and 5+ hot and very important papers, yielding 12 cover pages, 110+ press releases and highlights in major scientific journals (Nature, Nature Materials, Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Photonics, Science) and national newspapers (Le Figaro), and 900+ citations.
- ESRs reported their results through 82 oral and poster presentations (including 2 invited seminars) in national and international conferences and workshops in 12 countries. 3 poster prizes were awarded to ESRs.
- 1 international conference, 2 schools, 4 workshops, 1 campus colloqium and 1 symposium were organized.