Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
2-2016
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Program
Physics
Advisor
Robert R. Alfano
Advisor
Teresa J. Bandosz
Committee Members
Peter Sordillo
John Suarez
Jiufeng Tu
Subject Categories
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics | Condensed Matter Physics | Inorganic Chemistry | Materials Chemistry | Oil, Gas, and Energy | Optics | Organic Chemistry
Keywords
chemical energy, resonant energy transfer, solar energy conversion
Abstract
The energy transfers and nature of defect levels of an organic/inorganic composite of Zinc Oxide and Graphite are studied with multidimensional spectroscopy. The edge and surface states of each composite are uncovered using excitation emission experiments showing which defect states are mediating the energy transfer from the metal oxide to the graphite oxide. Multidimensional time resolved spectroscopy further describes the effect of the carbon phase on the energy transfer pathways in the material.
Recommended Citation
Secor, Jeff A., "Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Energy Transfer in an Organic/Inorganic Composite of Zinc Oxide and Graphite Oxide" (2016). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/777
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