Development of intelligent, electrically tunable optical materials by exploring nanostructures: a path towards a new generation of electro-optical devices

通过探索纳米结构开发智能电可调光学材料：通向新一代电光器件的道路

• 批准号: 492045-2015
• 负责人: Ma, Dongling
• 金额: $ 4.37万
• 依托单位: Institut national de la recherche scientifique
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Development Grants
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=658175
• 关键词: Development; intelligent; electrically; tunable; optical

Electro-optical materials, exhibiting tunable optical properties in response to an external electric field, are highly attractive for numerous optoelectronic applications, such as polarizers, optical switches, displays and smart glass. The market demand for such materials are expected to continuously expand, largely driven by these applications. Using the smart glass as an example, its global market size is expected to reach USD 4.71 billion by 2022 based on a very recent market analysis in 2015. The development of low cost and high performance materials and related technology is highly desired and is the core for supporting continuous growth and substantial implementation of their real world applications and for achieving tremendous market values. Recent great advances in the development of new nanoscale materials with unique or enhanced properties offer ample, new opportunities in designing and realizing electro-optical materials and devices with pre-engineered, improved properties and performance. ** In the present project, we plan to work with our industry partner, 1-Material, on the development of new concept, low cost and high performance electro-optical materials and devices by exploring the use of nanomaterials as active electro-optical elements and in flexible transparent electrodes in suspended particle devices. The project will provide new insights into structure-property-performance relationships. It will also lead to new materials, processes and devices, highly relevant to the industry, including 1-Material.** The project will also provide a unique training opportunity for students and PDFs to work closely and extensively with the industry partner. Along with a precious industry experience, they will gain extensive expertise in the important fields of nanomaterials, nanotechnology, intelligent devices, etc., thus becoming attractive candidates for scientific staff positions in Canadian high-tech industry. Conversely, they will contribute to technology developments and breakthroughs by making educated decisions and offering innovative solutions to industrial needs. ********

电光材料表现出响应外部电场的可调光学特性，对于偏振器、光开关、显示器和智能玻璃等众多光电应用极具吸引力。此类材料的市场需求预计将不断扩大，很大程度上是由这些应用推动的。以智能玻璃为例，根据2015年的最新市场分析，到2022年全球智能玻璃市场规模预计将达到47.1亿美元。低成本、高性能材料及相关技术的开发是市场迫切需要的，也是其核心。支持其实际应用的持续增长和实质性实施并实现巨大的市场价值。最近在开发具有独特或增强性能的新型纳米材料方面取得的巨大进展，为设计和实现具有预先设计、改进的性能和性能的电光材料和器件提供了充足的新机会。 ** 在目前的项目中，我们计划与我们的行业合作伙伴1-Material合作，通过探索使用纳米材料作为有源电光元件，开发新概念、低成本和高性能的电光材料和器件以及悬浮颗粒装置中的柔性透明电极。该项目将为结构-性能-性能关系提供新的见解。它还将带来与行业高度相关的新材料、工艺和设备，包括 1-Material。** 该项目还将为学生和 PDF 提供独特的培训机会，以便与行业合作伙伴密切、广泛地合作。加上宝贵的行业经验，他们将在纳米材料、纳米技术、智能设备等重要领域获得广泛的专业知识，从而成为加拿大高科技行业科研人员职位的有吸引力的候选人。相反，他们将通过做出明智的决策并为工业需求提供创新的解决方案来为技术的发展和突破做出贡献。 ******