Materials and device concepts for renewable solar hydrogen production, and size dependent properties of ZnO quantum dots are the two main themes of this thesis. ZnO particles with diameters less than 10 nm, which are small enough for electronic quantum confinement, were synthesized by hydrolysis in alkaline zinc acetate solutions. Properties investigated include: the band gap - particle size relation, phonon quantum confinement, visible and UV-fluorescence as well as photocatalytic performance. In order to determine the absolute energetic position of the band edges and the position of trap levels involved in the visible fluorescence, methods based on combining linear sweep voltammetry and optical measurements were developed. The large band gap of ZnO prevents absorption of visible light, and in order to construct devices capable of utilizing a larger part of the solar spectrum, other materials were also investigated, like hematite , Fe2O3, and CIGS, CuIn1-xGaxSe2. The optical properties of hematite were investigated as a function of film thickness on films deposited by ALD. For films thinner than 20 nm, a blue shift was observed for both the absorption maximum, the indirect band gap as well as for the direct transitions. The probability for the indirect transition decreased substantially for thinner films due to a suppressed photon/phonon coupling. These effects decrease the visible absorption for films thin enough for effective charge transport in photocatalytic applications. CIGS was demonstrated to be a highly interesting material for solar hydrogen production. CIGS based photocathodes demonstrated high photocurrents for the hydrogen evolution half reaction. The electrode stability was problematic, but was solved by introducing a modular approach based on spatial separation of the basic functionalities in the device. To construct devices capable of driving the full reaction, the possibility to use cells interconnected in series as an alternative to tandem devices were investigated. A stable, monolithic device based on three CIGS cells interconnected in series, reaching beyond 10 % STH-efficiency, was finally demonstrated. With experimental support from the CIGS-devices, the entire process of solar hydrogen production was reviewed with respect to the underlying physical processes, with special focus on the similarities and differences between various device concepts.

Les excitons-polaritons sont des particules mixtes de lumière et de matière. Ils peuvent être le futur des applications optoélectoniques, en vertu de leur réponse optique non-linéaire qui est extrêment forte. Cette thèse est consacrée aux effets non-linéaires et aux applications variées des excitons-polaritons dans les nanostructures à base de semi-conducteurs. Les microcavités planaires et les polaritons 2D sont étudiés dans les premiers chapitres, alors que le dernier chapitre est consacré à l'étude du système de boites quantiques en cavité (polaritons 0D). L'oscillateur paramétrique et la bi stabilité sont le sujet de la première partie de la thèse. Une approche mathématique intermédiaire entre les approches semi-classiques et purement cohérente est présentée. L'impact des fluctuations proches du seuil de bi stabilité est étudié. La deuxième partie est consacrée à la présentation de différentes applications basées sur les propriétés des polaritons. Un laser à polaritons basé sur une cavité de ZnO est modélisé et les résultats soulignent les avantages de l'utilisation de ce matériau pour la réalisation de ce type d'application à température ambiante. La structure de spin particulière des polaritons est par la suite utilisée pour proposer deux nouvelles applications. La première est un analogue optique du transistor de spin pour les électrons, appelé transistor Datta et Das. La deuxième propose d'utiliser le comportement chaotique d'une jonction Josephson polaritonique afin d'implémenter un système de crytage chaotique d'un signal. Le dernier chapitre est consacré aux polaritons 0D. Nous montrons comment la réalisation du régime de couplage fort permet de réaliser une source de photons intriqués basée sur le déclin du bi exciton dans une boite quantique en résolvant un certain nombre de difficultés par rapport au système constitué d'une boite quantique simple.

The object of this thesis research was to develop and characterize a new type of acoustic biosensor - a ZnO-based laterally excited thickness shear mode (TSM) resonator in a solidly mounted configuration. The first specific aim of the research was to develop the theoretical underpinnings of the acoustic wave propagation in ZnO. Theoretical calculations were carried out by solving the piezoelectrically stiffened Christoffel equation to elucidate the acoustic modes that are excited through lateral excitation of a ZnO stack. A finite element model was developed to confirm the calculations and investigate the electric field orientation and density for various electrode configurations. A proof of concept study was also carried out using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance device to investigate the application of thickness shear mode resonators to cancer biomarker detection in complex media. The results helped to provide a firm foundation for the design of new gravimetric sensors with enhanced capabilities. The second specific aim was to design and fabricate arrays of multiple laterally excited TSM devices and fully characterize their electrical properties. The solidly mounted resonator configuration was developed for the ZnO-based devices through theoretical calculations and experimentation. A functional mirror comprised of W and SiO2 was implemented in development of the TSM resonators. The devices were fabricated and tested for values of interest such as Q, and electromechanical coupling (K2) as well as their ability to operate in liquids. The third specific aim was to investigate the optimal surface chemistry scheme for linking the antibody layer to the ZnO device surface. Crosslinking schemes involving organosilane molecules and a phosphonic acid were compared for immobilizing antibodies to the surface of the ZnO. Results indicate that the thiol-terminated organosilane provides high antibody surface coverage and uniformity and is an excellent candidate for planar ZnO functionalization. The fourth and final specific aim was to investigate the sensitivity of the acoustic immunosensors to potential diagnostic biomarkers. Initial tests were performed in buffer spiked with varying concentrations of the purified target antigen to develop a dose-response curve for the detection of mesothelin-rFc. Subsequent tests were carried out in prostate cancer cell line conditioned medium for the detection of PSA. The results of the experiments establish the operation of the devices in complex media, and indicate that the acoustic sensors are sensitive enough for the detection of biomolecular targets at clinically relevant concentrations.

The objective of this thesis research is to develop microelectronic acoustic technology towards biosensor applications. The development of a simple and robust resonator that employs simple microelectronic fabrication techniques for its construction could provide the foundation for a cost-effective sensor platform. Subsequent development of an appropriate surface chemistry treatment would functionalize the resonator as a biosensor. Implementation of this design in an array configuration allows for the development of ligand microarrays, which subsequently allows for multi-ligand recognition signatures as well as testing redundancy. The applications for such a tool extend to a myriad of applications, but the focus of this research is to develop this technology towards an early cancer detection capability. Specifically, I develop a solidly-mounted resonator with thin-film ZnO as my active piezoelectric layer. These resonators undergo an extensive development process to arrive at a final device design and are fully characterized throughout by X-ray diffraction and scattering analysis. Employing silane chemistry, these resonators are functionalized as immunosensors by covalently binding antibodies to the surface of the device. The quality of the surface chemistry is fully assessed using water contact angle, atomic force microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Functionalized biosensors are then used to quantify the concentration of known proteins marker in both a purified medium and a physiologically-relevant medium.

Understanding the fundamentals of the growth of nanostructures is key to controlling their size and morphology. This thesis investigated the supersaturation effect as well as other effects on the growth of two one-dimensional nanomaterials - Magnesium hydroxide sulfate hydrate(MHSH) nanobelt and ZnO nanorod. It was found that the supersaturation for the growth of 1D nanomaterial had to be controlled at low level and it could be controlled through sparingly soluble carbonate salts. To examine the supersaturation effect on one-dimensional nanostructure growth, this study developed a quantitative kinetic model was developed to describe the one-dimensional nanostructure growth. The qualitative investigation and the quantitative model should provide more insight to the processes and some guide-lines for one-dimensional nanostructure growth in the future. This thesis also examines other factors such as agitation and temperature. Some other process parameters can have a significant effect on the growth process. The Zn(NO3)2 and HMT system was used as a model system to demonstrate that agitation had dramatic effects on the final morphology of the nanostructure. Spherical morphology could be obtained through mixing the reaction solution. The building blocks of the nanospheres were similar to those forming the nanorods. Thus, the spherical morphology was believed to result from the breakdown of the free diffusion of building blocks to the growing nanocrystal surface.

L'intérêt porté sur la miniaturisation des systèmes par la communauté scientifique est grand, que ce soit pour des raisons de mobilité, d'économie d'énergie ou d'innovation technologique. L'objectif de cette thèse est de déterminer les caractéristiques physiques et structurales des couches minces et des nanofils d'oxydes métalliques synthétisés par la méthode électrochimique.<br />La première partie de cette thèse est consacrée à l'oxyde de bismuth en phase delta. Les couches minces élaborés par électrochimie sont de très bonne qualité cristalline, et seul la phase delta-Bi2O3 est présente. Le caractère nano structuré des couches minces est mis en évidence par les expériences de microscopie électronique en transmission (MET) et participe à la stabilisation de cette phase à température ambiante. Les mesures de conductivité réalisées par spectroscopie d'impédance complexe montrent un comportement différent selon la nature du substrat utilisé. Nous observons une excellente conductivité électrique des dépôts réalisés sur les substrats en argent doré (4•10-3 S•cm-1), alors que les dépôts obtenus sur l'inox montre un comportement très résistif (10-7 S•cm-1).<br />La seconde partie de cette étude concerne l'oxyde de zinc. Les conditions d'élaboration par électrochimie influence les propriétés structurales et physiques des couches minces obtenues. Les différents traitements thermiques réalisés sur les couches minces de ZnO ont permis d'améliorer la qualité optique des couches et de modifier la structure du ZnO par incorporation d'azote lors de recuit dans l'ammoniaque.<br />La dernière partie est consacrée à la synthèse et à la caractérisation de nanofils de ZnO élaborés par la méthode « template ». Cette méthode nous a permis de confiner la croissance par électrochimie dans des pores de différents diamètres. Les observations réalisés par MET et MET en Haute Résolution montrent que les nanofils obtenus sont monocristallins et de bonne qualité. Les propriétés d'émission observées en PL sont très proches des propriétés d'émission des couches minces.

The objectives of this project were to synthesise semi-conducting ceramic nanoparticles including zinc oxide (ZnO) and aluminium doped zinc oxide (AZO) through a wet chemistry route to obtain nanoparticles with a controlled size and morphology. Wet chemistry methods (co-precipitation method and hydrothermal method) were used to synthesise ZnO and AZO particles. In the synthesis, various compounds and morphologies were synthesised. ZnO, Zn(OH)2 and unknown phases were co-precipitated, with only ZnO obtained following hydrothermal treatment. Morphologies ranging from platelets, flower-like, nanorods and microflowers were obtained. Particle sizes as small as 11 nm were characterised. Nanorod and nanosphere AZO particles were also synthesised with the results indicated the average grain size decreasing with increasing Al atomic content. Three orthogonal arrays were carried out to investigate the effects of the reaction parameters on the size and morphology of ZnO particles. The applicability of the orthogonal array was successful, with the optimum parameters of both hydrothermal experiments showing an increase in aspect ratio. The L/D ratio of ZnO nanorods obtained in the confirmation experiment increased to 9.4 which was larger than the ZnO synthesised using other reaction conditions (1.0 8.0). Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to characterise the properties of the obtained particles. Morphology, crystallinity and particle size were all characterised.

Neste trabalho, são discutidas as características de transistores de filmes finos (TFTs) nos quais nanopartículas de óxido de zinco (ZnO) são empregadas como material ativo na camada semicondutora. O crescimento contínuo do interesse por este componente está associado à busca pelo desenvolvimento da tecnologia de dispositivos eletrônicos flexíveis, transparentes e de baixo custo. TFTs integrados com nanopartículas de ZnO são apresentados, e uma extensa rotina de caracterização elétrica transiente é realizada para avaliar como estes dispositivos se comportam e degradam ao longo do tempo. Foram medidas, ao total, 80 amostras de transistores integrados em duas configurações distintas: inverted staggered e inverted coplanar. A partir das medidas analisadas foram identificados dois grupos de comportamentos elétricos dominantes, os quais foram classificados em: efeitos abruptos e efeitos de memória. A partir dos dados coletados, foram formuladas hipóteses para modelar o comportamento típico observado. Para tanto, utiliza-se dos mecanismos de atividade de traps, de interação da camada semicondutora com o meio ambiente, de polarização de dipolos e difusão de cargas móveis no dielétrico, de formação de caminhos percolados paralelos pelas nanopartículas e de difusão de vacâncias de oxigênio e íons metálicos que podem estar associados ao comportamento elétrico observado. / In this work, the characteristics of thin-film transistors (TFTs) employing nanoparticulated zinc oxide (ZnO) as the active semiconductor channel layer are discussed. The growing interest in this component is associated to the development of low-cost, flexible and transparent electronic devices. The TFTs integrated with ZnO nanoparticles are presented and an extensive transient electrical characterization campaign was performed in order to evaluate how these devices behave and degrade over time. The measurement was performed for 80 samples of two different integration setups: inverted staggered and inverted coplanar. In the performed tests two main disturbances were identified, which were classified as abrupt and memory effects. From the collected data, hypothesis to model the observed typical behavior are formulated. Trapping activity, ambient interaction, dielectric dipoles, mobile charges, formed parallel-paths, oxygen vacancies and metallic ions diffusion are mechanisms that may be associated to the observed behavior.

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Due to the search for catalysts that facilitate the separation and purification processes of the final productof transesterification, this research aimed to study the viability of ZnO, CuO and CeO2 synthesis and their simultaneous deposition on bentonite (natural and on its acid form). Moreover, the formation of ZnO/Bentonite hybrids was also evaluated. The microwave assisted hydrothermal/solvothermal method was employed to obtain the catalysts. A factorial design 23 was employed to evaluate the different experimental conditions for the synthesis of hybrids. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, field emission scanning electronic microscopy, transmission electronic microscopy, thermogravimetry, X-ray fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy. Biodiesel synthesis was carried out using the Parr reactor, employing ethyl alcohol and soy bean. For the tests using the hybrids, the influence of the catalyst on biodiesel production was evaluated using a factorial design 22. The products of catalytic tests were characterized by kinematic viscosity, 13C and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and gas chromatography (GC).The results indicated that the natural bentonite is a good support for the formation of the catalysts obtained by microwave assisted hydrothermal/solvothermal method, showing effective whether for the formation of impregnated bentoniteon metallic oxides or hybrids synthesis. Among the metallic oxides, ZnO showed the highest activity. The factorial design allowed to identify that the pH factor for the catalysts and the temperature one for the biodiesel were the parameters that had more influence in the synthesis. The use of ZnO as active phase for the formation of the impregnated bentonite catalysts and hybrids increases the catalytic activity for transesterification reaction, achieving more than 73% yield after 4 hours of reaction and adding value to the bentonite. / Os argilominerais têm despertado interesse para utilização na catálise heterogênea por apresentar alta versatilidade, baixo custo além de possuir propriedades estruturais que possibilitam modificações por ativação para produzir catalisadores ativos. Já os óxidos metálicos, como o ZnO, CuO e CeO2, são materiais que vêm apresentando resultados promissores na catálise para síntese do biodiesel, tanto na forma pura como em mistura de diferentes óxidos ou mesmo como suportes. Devido à busca por catalisadores que facilitem o processo de separação e purificação do produto final da transesterificação, esta pesquisa propôs estudar a viabilidade da síntese do ZnO, CuO e CeO2 e a deposição simultânea em bentonita na sua forma natural e acidificada. Além disso, foi avaliada a formação de híbridos de ZnO/Bentonita. Para produção dos catalisadores foi utilizado o método de síntese hidrotérmico/solvotérmico assistido por micro-ondas. Na síntese dos híbridos, foi utilizado um planejamento fatorial 23 para avaliar as diferentes condições experimentais. Os catalisadores foram caracterizados por difração de raio-X, adsorção de nitrogênio, microscopia eletrônica de varredura com emissão de campo e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão, termogravimetria, fluorescência de raio-X e espectroscopia de infravermelho. O biodiesel foi obtido a partir do óleo de soja utilizando reator Parr, pela rota etílica. Nos testes com os híbridos, a influência dos catalisadores na produção de biodiesel foi avaliada utilizando um planejamento fatorial 22. Os produtos dos testes catalíticos foram caracterizados por viscosidade cinemática, ressonância magnética nuclear (RMN) de 13C e 1H e cromatografia gasosa (CG). O estudo possíbilitou perceber que a bentonita precursora natural é um bom suporte para a formação dos catalisadores pelo método hidro/solvotérmico assistido por micro-ondas, com eficácia tanto na produção de bentonita impregnada com óxidos metálicos, como na formação dos híbridos. Entre os óxidos metálicos, o ZnO demonstrou maior atividade. Os estudos estatísticos das condições de síntese permitiram identificar que o fator pH para os catalisadores e o fator temperatura para o biodiesel foram os de maior interferência na síntese. A utilização do ZnO como fase ativa para a formação dos catalisadores de bentonita impregnada e híbridos aumenta o efeito catalítico na reação de transesterificação, conduzindo a conversões superiores a 73% após 4 h de reação e agrega valor à bentonita.

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Estes sistemas também conhecidos como “teranósticos” têm se mostrado interessantes, pois ampliam a capacidade de liberação prolongada de fármacos anticancerígenos em células específicas, além de proporcionar um monitoramento ótico através da luminescência de pontos quânticos. Diante deste contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo estabilizar os pontos quânticos a base de óxido de zinco (ZnO) em meio aquoso através da modificação de superfície com o 3-(Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) e também em meio orgânico através da modificação com o Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HTMS), permitindo assim a veiculação do mesmo em micelas poliméricas A ligação entre os pontos quânticos e as moléculas dos modificadores ocorreu através das reações de hidrólise e condensação, utilizando como catalisador básico o hidróxido de lítio. Esta reação conduziu a formação de uma camada de siloxano ao redor das nanopartículas e resultou nas ligações covalentes do tipo ZnO-Si-O. Ainda com o objetivo de aumentar a estabilidade do ZnO em meio orgânico e consequentemente suas propriedades luminescentes, foi sintetizado uma bicamada formada entre o Ácido Oleico (AO) e o HTMS. As modificações na superfície do ZnO foram confirmadas pelas técnicas de espectroscopia vibracional na região do infravermelho e também pela espectroscopia de fotoelétrons induzidos por raios-X. O comportamento ótico foi feito através da espectroscopia de absorção na região do UV-Vis. Com está técnica, identificou-se o comprimento de onda limite associado ao pico excitônico do ZnO e através do monitoramento deste pico, observou-se estabilidade em água por um período de 15 dias para a grande maioria das amostras de ZnO modificado pelo GPTMS e também para o ZnO modificado pelo HTMS e pela bicamada de AO/HTMS em clorofórmio. O tamanho final dos pontos quânticos foi analisado pela microscopia de transmissão eletrônica, apresentando um tamanho médio entre 3,5- 4nm para as amostras de ZnO modificado pelo GPTMS e de 4,5 nm para as amostras de ZnO modificado pelo HTMS e pela bicamada de AO/HTMS. Com a técnica de difração de raios-X, identificou-se os picos de difração correspondentes a uma estrutura cristalina do tipo Wurtzita. As medidas de fotoluminescência permitiu a obtenção de informações sobre a intensidade luminescente, assim como as cores emitidas dos pontos quânticos e demostraram a importância das modificações de superfície em relação ao aumento da intensidade luminescente. A veiculação do ZnO estáveis no meio orgânico em micelas poliméricas formadas pelo Pluronic F127 e Pluronic F68, foi realizada com sucesso. Este fato foi observado por meio dos espectros de absorção no UV-vis e também pelas medidas de fotoluminescência. Com a técnica de espalhamento de luz dinâmico, avaliou-se parâmetros relacionados com o tamanho e o índice de polidispersidade das micelas. O teste de citotoxicidade in vitro foi feita através do MTT e apresentou uma boa viabilidade celular para as linhagens celulares de queratinócito humano (HaCat) e de hepatoma humano (HepG2). A quantificação das células em que houve a internalização das micelas contendo os pontos quânticos hidrofóbicos como marcador foi feita através da citometria de fluxo. Diante dos resultados obtidos, conclui-se a existência de um potencial a ser explorado em relação ao ZnO modificado pelo GPTMS em aturar futuramente como sondas biológicas. Já as propriedades hidrofóbicas concedidas ao ZnO modificado pelo HTMS e pela bicamada formada entre o AO/HTMS permitiu a incorporação dos mesmos em sistemas micelares e tem como objetivo auxiliar na aplicação futura desses pontos quânticos através do desenvolvimento de sistemas teranósticos. / In recent years, it is possible to observe a growing interest in the development of multifunctional systems used, that can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer These systems also known as " theranostic " and have gained considerable attention due to their capacity of release anticancer drugs into specific cells, besides to optical monitoring through quantum dots. In this context, the present study was aimed to stabilize the quantum dots of of ZnO in water by modifying with 3-(Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) with and organic medium.by modifying with Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HTMS), thus allowing them to be incorporated into polymeric micelles The binding between the quantum dots with the modifiers occurred by hydrolysis and condensation reaction under basic catalysis by lithium hydroxide, thus leading to the formation of siloxane layer and resulted in ZnO-Si-O covalent bond. In order to improve the stability of ZnO-QDs and consequently their photoluminescence properties, was synthesized a coating bilayer by OA and HTMS. The ZnO surface modification was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and also by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The optical behavior was performed by absorption spectroscopy in the UV-Vis region. With this technique was possible to identify the wavelength limit associated with the excitonic peak and by monitoring of this peak was observed a great stability during 15 days for almost all samples of ZnO modified by GPTMS in water and ZnO modified by HTMS and bilayer AO / HTMS in chloroform. The finale size of quantum dots was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy that showed an average size about 3,5- 4nm for the samples of znO modified by GPTMS, and 4,5 nm by HTMS and AO/HTMS bilayer. By X-ray diffraction, it was possible to identify through the diffraction peak a wurtzite structure. The photoluminescence measurements allowed to obtain information about luminescence intensity, as well as the emitted colors by quantum dots and demonstrated the importance of surface modifications in relation to increase of luminescence intensity. The placement of hydrophobic ZnO into polymeric micelles formed by Pluronic F127 and Pluronic F68 was successful. This fact can be observed by absorption spectroscopy in UV-vis and by photoluminescence measurements. With the dynamic light scattering, it was possible to observe the hydrodynamic size distribution and polydispersity index of the micelles. In vitro cytotoxicity assay was performed by MTT and showed a great cellular viability for human keratinocytes cells (HaCat) and for hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2). The cellular internalization was performed by flow cytometry. Based on these results, it was concluded a potential to be explored in to ZnO modified by GPTMS to acting in the future as biological probes. The hydrophobic properties of ZnO modified by HTMS and the AO / HTMS bilayer allowed the incorporation in micellar systems and aims to assist in the implementation of these quantum dots through the development of systems theranostics.