Project Info
Silicon Clathrate Semiconductors
Carolyn Koh | ckoh@mines.edu and Reuben Collins | rtcollin@mines.edu
This project investigate the structure properties of Silicon Clathrates for their application as semiconductor materials.
Elucidate the interdisciplinary nature of the project
Silicon clathrates are inorganic compounds where the structure and synthesis overlaps with chemistry and chemical engineering. The Semiconductor/photovoltaic properties of Si clathrates are inherent to physics. The application and principles of the project are clearly interdisciplinary.
More Information
L. Krishna & C.A. Koh, MRS Energy & Sustainability, 2015, https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/d31b/facaf780e064612e7934c2ab4530c0419a1b.pdf
P. Warrier & C.A. Koh, Applied Physics Reviews, 2016.
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.4958711
Grand Engineering Challenge: Make solar energy economical
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Fundamental interest in materials and solar applications.
Time Commitment
4-5 hours/week
Skills/Techniques Gained
Theoretical and practical skills in silicon semiconductors and solar cells, and electron spin resonance spectroscopy.
Mentoring Plan
Regular individual and group meetings and training on theory and practical techniques of EPR for semiconductor applications.