American University Program ZnO nano-materials have unique properties to the printing technology, performance materials and solar cell applications. Doping ZnO with transition metal elements such as Fe, Co, Mn or Cr causes the material with a completely different behavior of magnetic and optical excitation. This new research direction known as diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS). DMS materials based on ZnO can not only show ferromagnetism at room temperature on doping with transition metal ions such as Fe, Cr, Co, and Mn but also at the same show ferromagnetic and semiconductor properties that are essential for new spintronic devices (spin LEDs? S? , Spin valve transistor) and magneto-optical components.
The American University Program main objective of this project are to:
i) develop new methodologies for the synthesis of undoped and transition metal ions doped ZnO nano-particles,
ii) identify the nature or origin of the intrinsic defect centers with spectroscopic methods, mainly by EPR,
iii) understand the mechanisms underlying the effects of particle size for ZnO,
iv) introducing transition metal ions (Cr3 Mn2 +, +, Co2 +, Fe3 +) and ZnO materials and to investigate the interaction of native and extrinsic defects and properties of ferromagnetic and anti-ferromagnetic. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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Application Details:
American University Program Applicants must have a diploma, masters (MSc) or equivalent in Chemistry, with a strong background in inorganic materials. Experience in the synthesis of solid would be preferred. and good written command of English is spoken is mandatory. Computer programming skills, eg in Matlab or Mathematica is a benefit.
Application Deadline:
Deadline for application is August 14, 2011
Further details:
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