Electronic and photonic materials (EFM)

Research in electronic and photonic materials is focused on the development of organic electronics for energy conversion and storage.

In particular we study organic photovoltaics and biopolymer based electrodes, and the combination of biological macromolecules with synthetic conjugated polymers for supramolecular materials assembly.

Principal investigators

Irina Bouianova

Professor, Head of Unit

Weimin Chen

Professor

Feng Gao

Professor, Head of Unit

Alexander Gillett

Assistant Professor

Olle Inganäs

Professor Emeritus

Jesper Jacobsson

Associate Professor, Docent

Xiaoke Liu

Associate Professor, Docent

Yuttapoom Puttisong

Associate Professor, Docent

Niclas Solin

Associate Professor, Head of Division, Head of Unit, Docent

Feng Wang

Associate Professor, Docent

Fengling Zhang

Professor

Research at Electronic and photonic materials

Groups

Optoelectronics

We are a multidisciplinary team focusing on solution-processed optoelectronic devices, with a passion for both fundamental science and new applications of these materials and devices.

Functional electronic materials

In the Functional Electronic Materials group, we conduct scientific research on various state-of-the-art materials.

Biomolecular and organic electronics

Regarding research on solar cells, we study structure formation when solutions of conjugated organic molecules form solid films

Doctoral education

Doctoral studies in Applied Physics

Research in Applied Physics aims to apply the methods, models and approaches of physics in fields such as surface and molecular physics, biotechnology, lab-on-a-chip, organic electronics, self-organising materials, and polymeric and soft materials.

More about our research

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LiU researchers push the boundaries of organic solar cells

Researchers at LiU have now demonstrated how organic solar cells can become more efficient than previously thought possible. The key is to extend the time that electrons in the material remain excited, which leads to improved performance.

A man is holding a roll with printed solar cells.

Solar cells from LiU soon in living rooms around the world

In the new remote control for Google TV, batteries have been replaced by printed organic solar cells powered by indoor lighting. The solar cells were developed through research at Linköping University and brought to market by the spin-out Epishine.

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Qubits created using unexpected materials

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that the properties of the perovskite family of materials can be used to create so-called quantum bits. The findings pave the way for more affordable materials in future quantum computers.