Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ORGANIC ELECTRONICS | ||
Code | CHEM492 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof SJ Higgins Chemistry Shiggins@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2014-15 | M Level | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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The aims of the module are: 1. To show students how semiconducting organic molecules and materials can be designed and synthesised for use in a wide range of electronic devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes, thin film transistors, photovoltaic devices and sensors. 2. To introduce the students to current topics of interest in the field of molecular electronics, the science of incorporating single molecules into electrical circuits. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should: Be familiar with important structure-property relationships in pi-conjugated materials, and how these relate to their uses as organic semiconductors in different electronic devices. Be aware of synthetic routes to the materials, and how these can limit or control their properties. Be familiar with important parameters used to assess the performance of various organic electronic devices, such as OLEDs, OTFTs and OPVDs. Be aware of current and possible future industrial applications of this new technology. Be aware of concepts underlying experiments to determine the electrical properties of single molecules, and of the significance of these measurements. Be able to read and understand review papers from the literature in these areas. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction and background
Organic semiconducting molecules and materials: 1. Polythiophene, a transistor material
2. Polyfluorenes and polyphenylenevinylenes: Light-emitting polymer diodes
3. Organic photovoltaics
Molecular electronics
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures |
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Tutorials |
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The course will be delivered via 16 50-minute lectures, supplemented by two problem sets, which will be based on papers in the recent literature. The problem sets will be discussed in two problem classes. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
2 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen | 2 hours | 2 | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam. Both problem solving questions and essay questions will be set in the examination. There will be some element of choice. August resit for PGT students if applicable. Integrated Master's students resit at the next normal opportunity. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Recommended Texts |
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There is not (yet) an undergraduate textbook in this area. Students will be directed to appropriate chapters in books and to review articles. |