Research Theme: Characterization and Synthesis of Renewable-Energy Materials
Our group uses TEM and related characterization techniques to analyze and control the structures of materials with renewable-energy applications.
Research projects include:
• Lattice-mismatched III-V heterostructures for high-efficiency, multijunction solar cells;
• Solid-phase crystallization of a-Si:H and TiO2 thin films.
Facilities:
JEM-2100 Transmission Electron Microscope
Software:
Contact:
Phil Ahrenkiel, Assistant Professor
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Ph.D. Program
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
501 E. Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Office: EP 221
Phone: 605-394-5238, Fax: 605-394-2365
Email: Phil.Ahrenkiel@sdsmt.edu
Course Links:
Spring 2012
Miscellany:
"Nano" - The music video