Research Group on Molecular Optoelectronic Devices

Description

The Optoelectronic Molecular Devices Group focuses on the development of optoelectronic devices such as electroluminescent devices (organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) and photovoltaic devices for the lighting and signalling sectors, as well as in the solar energy sector. Using the same molecular semiconductors, biosensors are also being developed for the detection of human indicators.

Goals CT

Develop light-emitting cells, photovoltaic devices, and high-performance sensors based on thin films.

Research lines

Development of OLEDs for the lighting field
Development of OLEDs using air-stable materials, making it possible to dispense with encapsulation, considerably reducing manufacturing costs.
Development of high-performance LECs
LECSs do not require encapsulation, so they are a cost-effective alternative to OLEDs and HyLEDs in some applications. Our goal is to develop and study LECs with longer lifetimes, shorter turn-on times and a wide colour range.
Desarrollo de dispositivos fotovoltaicos basados en perovskitas
Perovskite-based solar cells are an alternative to current silicon photovoltaic systems, as it is possible to reduce the cost of production. The group is working on the development of this type of device with the aim of achieving high yields and high efficiencies at a low cost, which would allow the scope of application of this technology to be extended.
Desarrollo de bio-sensores para la detección de indicadores humanos.
Within this framework, we are developing new biosensors based on polymeric conductors capable, for example, of recording electrical signals as well as measuring concentrations of relevant biological species directly in physiological media, in tissues or even in isolated cells.

Management