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Hybrid structures incorporating ionic and coordinate bonds
Invention Summary
Hybrid structures built on cluster based charge-neutral CumIm modules (e.g. Cu4I4 cubane tetramer) typically have higher luminescence efficiency compared to inorganic modules with higher dimensions, such as a 1D chain or 2D layer of (CuI)∞. Structures with strong emission an enhanced stability can be achieved by incorporating highly emissive inorganic cores and strong binding ligands to make extended multidimensional networks. Limitations to these materials include low blue-light excitability and poor solution processability.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a novel class of molecular (0D) and chain-like (1D) phosphor compounds CumXm+n(L)n, with high chemical and thermal stability. More significantly, the hybrid materials exhibit strong blue-light excitability and excellent solution processability as a result of incorporating both ionic and coordinate bonds within the structure. They are promising candidates for use as rare-earth-element free phosphors in conjunction with the blue chips as in the current commercial WLED
Advantages:
- Excellent structural stability
- High solution processability
- Emit light of different colors with high luminescence quantum efficiency
- Strong blue-light excitability
Market Applications:
Clean and/or renewable energy devices:
- Photovoltaics
- Solid-state lighting
Intellectual Property & Development Status: Patent pending. Available for licensing and/or research collaboration.
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Contact Information:
TTO Home Page: https://techfinder.rutgers.edu
Name: Shu Wang
Title: Sr. Licensing Manager
Department: Innovation Ventures
Email: sw967@research.rutgers.edu
Phone: 848-932-4468