Objectif "The goal of the proposal is to develop unique capability and understanding of electroactive materials and their composites, for photovoltaic applications, through the use of emerging nanoscale electrochemical imaging techniques. By combining the strong background and experience of the Fellow (Josh Byers) in materials science, with the impressive facilities, equipment, infrastructure and expertise at the Host Institution, exciting new directions in hybrid photovoltaic materials will developed and explored. Nanostructured organic and inorganic materials are attractive for potential low cost photoelectrochemical energy generation for large scale exploitation. However, these materials are characterized by nanoscale features (typically tens of nm’s), and it has only now become possible to study their electrochemical response on a similar length scale using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM), recently invented by the Host Institution. The Fellow will join the Host group to expand the current capabilities to include high resolution photoelectrochemical imaging to study in detail the local (photo)electrochemical processes that occur at the interfaces of electrode materials for next generation photovoltaic devices (eg. dye sensitized solar cells), elucidating the impact of nanoscale morphology and structure on activity. Exploiting the nanoscale dimensions of the SECCM system, new methods for fabricating conjugated polymer nanostructures and composites will also be investigated to develop novel electrode materials. Through a combinatorial approach made possible by SECCM, these materials will be studied in-situ following their fabrication. The results of the project will provide a new view of photovoltaic devices at the nanoscale, ultimately allowing the rational design of improved solar cells. Dissemination to a wide audience is planned to maximise impact and opportunities in Europe." Champ scientifique natural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcompositesnatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IIF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinateur THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Contribution de l’UE € 231 283,20 Adresse Kirby Corner Road - University House CV4 8UW Coventry Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région West Midlands (England) West Midlands Coventry Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Peter Hedges (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée