Research - Dr. Mihai Scarlete
Dr. Mihai Scarlete
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Scarlete's work to develop new methods for semiconductor and optical thin film synthesis could change the photovoltaic, or solar electric, industry worldwide and applies primarily to the field of nanotechnology. His research is based on the unique physico-chemical, electronic and optical properties of amorphous silicon carbide deposited as thin films on various substrates. Applications range from highly efficient low-cost solar panel materials (patent pending) to various opto-electronic devices such as thin film transistor, light emitting diode, and graphic displays.
His research investigates the use of polymers as sources for silicon-based thin films of ceramic materials using a new Polymer-Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition (PA-CVD) procedure. Dr. Scarlete studies chemical equilibrium during unidirectional solidification of those materials, and in situ doping procedures during PA-CVD desublimation and during unidirectional freezing of silicon single crystal growth in a CO-controlled atmosphere. He is also investigating silicon-based amorphous and nanocrystalline ceramic materials for nano(opto)electronic applications, and PA-CVD deposition of semiconductors on large substrates for high efficiency solar cells.
Partners
Dr. Çetin Aktik, Département de génie électrique et de génie informatique, Université de Sherbrooke
Dr. Jean Lessard du Groupe de recherche d'électrochimie organique de surface, Université de Sherbrooke
Institut des matériaux et des systèmes intelligents, Université de Sherbrooke
Funding Sources
Senate Research Committee, Bishop's University
Bishop's University
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
