About the project
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are layered semiconductors with tunable bandgaps. They are emerging as key candidates for next-generation semiconductor technologies, including ultra-low power nano-transistors, neuromorphic computing architectures, photonic and quantum devices. This project, at the coordination chemistry and materials interface, involves preparation of new precursors for depositing TMDC thin films.
This project focuses on creating metal complexes as precursors for deposition of TMDCs (transition metal dichalcogenides) via chemical vapour deposition and electrodeposition. TMDCs are layered semiconductors with tunable bandgaps that are emerging as key candidates for next generation semiconductor technologies, enabling ultra low power nano transistors, neuromorphic computing architectures, photonic and quantum devices.
You'll develop experience and skills in coordination chemistry, materials deposition, and structural, compositional and functional characterisation techniques associated with molecular complexes and semiconductor materials. This project is aligned with the a large research programme - EXPRESS (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors). You'll join a well-established research activity with access to state-of-the art facilities for synthesis and characterisation of coordination complexes, materials deposition and characterisation.
We will provide training in the safe handling of chemicals, in the use of inert atmosphere (Schlenk and Glove Box) techniques, chemical vapour deposition methods and in a range of relevant spectroscopic, structural and analytical characterisation techniques.
The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Find out more about this research
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- Electrodeposition of 2D layered tungsten diselenide thin films using a single source precursor
- Chalcogenoether complexes of Nb(v) thio- and seleno-halides as single source precursors for low pressure chemical vapour deposition of NbS2 and NbSe2 thin films
- Chemical vapour deposition of antimony chalcogenides with positional and orientational control: precursor design and substrate selectivity
