Gradient Multi-Layer nanofilm

Gradient Multi-Layer (GML)' nano-film is an assembly of Quantum Dot layers with a built-in gradient of nanoparticle size, composition or density.

Properties of such nanostructure are finding its applications in design of solar cells and energy storage devices.

The GML nano-structure can be embedded in the organic material (polymer), or can include Quantum Dots made of two or more types of material. Schema of Gradient Multi-Layer (GML) nanofilm

Photovoltaic applications

The GML nanofilm only 100 nanometers thick can absorb the entire Sun spectrum (0.3-2.0+ eV). At the same time, gradient of the quantum dots size can create a gradient of the electro-chemical potential, acting as an equivalent of built-in electric field inside a nanofilm. This enhances transport of electrons and holes, and improves internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and photocurrent.

Manufacturing

The industrial manufacturing of GML nanofilms represents a challenge. Traditional methods of building nanostructured materials (like spin coating) can't form GML nanostructures, while more effective methods like Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) or Langmuir-Blodget "microchemical" method. are expensive.

The cost-efficient alternative for manufacturing GML nano films is FP ("Flying Particles") method .