Laboratory

Electroactive and Photoactive Polymers Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemistry

Funding agency(ies)

Fondation canadienne pour l’innovation (FCI), Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG)

Equipment Description

The research group of Prof. Mario Leclerc specializes in the fabrication of organic photovoltaic cells based on conductive organic materials, including electron-donor conjugated polymers and carbon-rich nanomaterials. The research group also evaluates the energy efficiency of these devices and works to improve the stability of photovoltaic cells in order to achieve consistent solar energy conversion for at least 10 years. In addition, the group investigates new materials that could improve the energy conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices.

Technical Specifications

• Rapid device fabrication and rapid results, as the materials are often unstable when exposed to air and over time.

• Class 1,000 cleanroom

• Metal deposition system and other equipment

• Spin coaters, oxygen plasma system, etc.

• Solar simulator

• EQE system

Areas of expertise

• Electroactive and Photoactive Materials

• Polymers

• Organic Electronics

• Electronic Devices

  
  

Conditions of Use

Device fabrication can be carried out as part of academic and industrial collaborative projects. The design of experimental electronic devices enables the study of the electronic properties, efficiency, and performance of new materials. Device fabrication can be used, in particular, to validate the performance of new electron-donor conjugated polymers.

Rental Fees (CAD)

The price varies depending primarily on the complexity of the requested device and the tests to be performed.

Reservations

Serge Beaupré, Ph.D.

Professionnel de recherche

serge.beaupre.1@ulaval.ca

418 656-2131 poste 408946