Publications by authors named "Ben Schoenaers"
A pentapeptide sequence was functionalized with an asymmetric arylated methyl-viologen (AVI3D2) and through controllable β-sheet self-assembly, conductive nanofibers were formed. Using a combination of spectroscopic techniques and conductive atomic force microscopy, we investigated the molecular conformation of the resultant AVI3D2 fibers and how their conductivity is affected by β-sheet self-assembly. These conductive nanofibers have potential for future exploration as molecular wires in optoelectronic applications.
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- AlO on Si creates an ultrathin layer of SiO that generates negative fixed charge (Q), which is essential for improving performance in Si solar cells through field-effect passivation and reduced surface recombination velocities.
- * The study examines Al-O monolayers deposited using atomic layer deposition (ALD) between SiO films, revealing that Al atoms have low diffusion rates and a unique tetrahedral structure influenced by the nearby SiO.
- * Key findings indicate that the formation of negative charge requires a specific interface between SiO and AlO and that optimal conditions for maximum negative charge involve careful control of layer thickness and annealing processes.