Nanopatterning of Molecules for Bio- and Photovoltaic Applications

The goal of this project is to develop a nanocontact printing technique to create nanopatterned films of organic molecules for biotech and photovoltaic applications. Nanopatterning of organic molecules has great potential for enhancing the power conversion efficiency of metal halide perovskite-based solar cells. Conventional patterning techniques, such as UV or e-beam lithography, often use chemicals or processes that lead to degradation of the perovskite layer; a non-invasive, soft-nanopatterning methodology is highly beneficial for the advancement of perovskite-based solar cells.