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Fall 2019
The work described in this thesis outlines the development of fluorescent and phosphorescent emitters based on the Group 15 elements, bismuth and phosphorus. Work began with the synthesis of a series of bismuth-containing heterocycles, termed bismoles and benzobismoles, via the copper(I)...
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Spring 2014
Silicon (Si) based nanomaterials have the potential to revolutionize the microelectronics industry by introducing desirable nanoscale properties into electronic components without compromising the material composition. They have also been proposed as a greener alternative for many Group III-V and...
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Fall 2016
The work described within this thesis details explorations into the area of molecular luminogens, in particular using zirconium-mediated coupling to access novel classes of color tunable emitters based on germanium, tellurium, and butadienes. Chapter 2 features new class of air-stable phosphors...