Submitted by Pedro Silva Filho (pfsilva@ipen.br) on 2017-11-17T16:39:31Z No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2017-11-17T16:39:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / A radiação ionizante é amplamente utilizada em diversas áreas na indústria e na medicina. No campo da medicina, a radiação ionizante é utilizada tanto para fins terapêuticos como para fins diagnósticos, abrangendo assim um grande intervalo de doses de diferentes tipos de radiações. Para certificar que a finalidade da prática esteja sendo alcançada, são necessários estudos detalhados de detectores e dispositivos que atendam aos diferentes tipos de radiações. Neste trabalho foi realizado um estudo das características dosimétricas de amostras de BeO em feixes padronizados de radiodiagnóstico convencional, mamografia e tomografia computadorizada, utilizando as técnicas de termoluminescência (TL) e luminescência opticamente estimulada (OSL) e propondo um sistema adequado para sua utilização em dosimetria de feixes. Os principais resultados obtidos foram: alta sensibilidade à luz branca durante a irradiação, boa reprodutibilidade das respostas TL e OSL (coeficientes de variação inferiores a 5%), parâmetros cinéticos correspondentes aos valores obtidos em todos os métodos testados, sem fading dentro do período estudado para ambas as técnicas. As características dosimétricas obtidas neste trabalho mostram a possibilidade de aplicação das amostras de BeO em dosimetria da radiação X, considerando os intervalos de dose empregados, pelas técnicas de TL e OSL. Assim, as amostras de BeO apresentaram sua utilização potencial para dosimetria de feixes de radiodiagnóstico convencional, mamografia e tomografia computadorizada. / Dissertação (Mestrado em Tecnologia Nuclear) / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPEN-CNEN/SP

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Neste trabalho utilizamos vÃrias tÃcnicas para investigar as propriedades Ãpticas dos vidros fosfato de chumbo (PbPO4) com concentraÃÃes moderadamente altas de Ãons de Ãrbio (Er3+), EDLP. Medimos a susceptibilidade de terceira ordem, χ3, e a dispersÃo do Ãndice de refraÃÃo linear, n0(λ), dos vidros EDLP na regiÃo de comprimento de onda entre 400 e 1940 nm, por meio da tÃcnica de Franjas de Maker. A partir do valor de χ3, calculamos o Ãndice de refraÃÃo nÃo-linear, n2, cujo valor à cerca de cinco vezes maior que o da sÃlica (SiO2). TambÃm obtivemos os valores de n2 dos vidros EDLP, atravÃs da tÃcnica de varredura Z para vÃrios comprimentos de onda. A diferenÃa entre os valores obtidos pelas duas tÃcnicas foi de 15%. Realizamos medidas de absorÃÃo Ãptica, cujos dados foram utilizados para calcular os parÃmetros fenomenolÃgicos Ωλ da teoria de Judd-Ofelt. Observamos que Ω4 e Ω6 permanecem praticamente constante com o aumento da concentraÃÃo de Er3+, ao passo que Ω2 diminui. Excitando as amostras em 800 nm foi possÃvel verificar emissÃes no verde, vermelho e infravermelho, centradas em 530, 550, 660 e 1530 nm, respectivamente. O tempo de vida da transiÃÃo 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 (em 1530 nm) do Er3+ diminui com o aumento da concentraÃÃo de Er3+, refletindo o quÃo importante à o processo nÃo-radiativo associado a esta transiÃÃo. A teoria de McCumber foi usada para calcular, a partir da seÃÃo de choque de absorÃÃo, a seÃÃo de choque da emissÃo estimulada da transiÃÃo 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 do Er3+. Observamos e analisamos uma forte reabsorÃÃo da fluorescÃncia em 1530 nm. Finalmente, discutimos a aplicabilidade dos vidros EDLP em dispositivos fotÃnicos. / In this work we employ several techniques to investigate the optical properties of moderately high Er3+-doped lead phosphate (EDLP) glasses. The third-order optical susceptibility, χ3, and dispersion of the linear refractive index, n0(λ), of Er3+:PbPO4 were measured in the wavelength range between 400 and 1940 nm by using the spectrally resolved femtosecond Maker fringes technique. The nonlinear refractive index, n2, obtained from the third-order susceptibility was found to be five times higher than that of silica. For comparison purposes, the Z-scan technique was also employed to obtain the values of n2 of EDLP at several wavelengths, and the values obtained using the two techniques agree to within 15%. From the data obtained by absorption measurements, the Judd-Ofelt theory was employed to calculate the intensity-dependent parameters Ωλ (λ = 2, 4, and 6). We observed that increasing Er3+ content, Ω4 and Ω6 remain constant, while Ω2 decreases. Green, red, and infrared emissions centered at 530, 550, 660, and 1530 nm were observed under excitation at 800 nm. The lifetime of the Er3+: 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 (1530 nm) transition decreases with increasing Er3+ content, reflecting how significant the non-radiative process associated with this transition is. The McCumber theory was used to calculate, from absorption cross-section, the stimulated emission cross-section of the Er3+: 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 transition. A strong re-absorption of the fluorescence at 1530 nm was also observed and analyzed. Finally, we discuss the potential use of Er3+:PbPO4 glasses in photonics devices.

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No. of bitstreams: 3 1_pdfsam_Tese - Michelly Patrícia Santana de Almeida Fógia - 2014 - (1).pdf: 19290836 bytes, checksum: 2968ddb5cb0f3df6082b9b4716172cff (MD5) 109_pdfsam_Tese - Michelly Patrícia Santana de Almeida Fógia - 2014 - (2).pdf: 5395221 bytes, checksum: 4db4ad13c96adee2667748bc5321c48f (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-09-24 / In this work the structural and optical properties of SiO2-ZnO-TiO2 system doped with of Eu3+ (1% in mol) or Er3+ ions (0,2% to 2,0% in mol) were investigated. The compositions xSiO2-([100-x]/2)ZnO-([100-x]/2)TiO2 with x ranging from 40 to 80 were synthesized and studied. A mixed methodology using the traditional sol-gel process and Pechini method was employed to prepare stable and transparent sols, homogeneous gels, powders and transparent thin films without cracks. The prepared powders were heat treated from 100°C to 1100°C. The optical “band gap” values, the lifetime of Eu3+ 5D0 level, the R/O ratio of Eu3+ emissions and refractive index are dependent on the composition and thermal treatment of the powders. Multilayered thin films were deposited onto silica substrates using the “spin coating” technique. Afterwards, the as-prepared thin films were calcined at 500°C followed by annealings from 700°C to 1000°C. The X-ray diffraction of powders showed that the crystallization starts at 800°C with a mixture of zinc titanate phases (ZnTiO3, Zn2TiO4) and titanium rutile (TiO2). In compositions with low silica content (x = 40 or 50) the formation of zinc silicate (Zn2SiO4) occurs at high temperatures. The optical properties were evaluated for both powders and thin films. Particularly, thin films exhibit transmittance above 80% in the visible region. The refractive index at 632.8 nm and thickness of thin films were estimated using the envelope method and m-Line spectrocopy. Furthermore, morphological analysis of the thin films surface was performed by scanning electron microscopy. The characteristic emission peaks of Er3+ or Eu3+ doped powders and thin films were measured. The photoluminescent emission of Eu3+ ions, obtained the highest intensities for the powders treated at 800°C, for films treated at 700°C, under excitation at 394 nm, where the system remains primarily amorphous. The photoluminescent emission of the Er3+ ions was more intense for the powders treated at 1100°C under excitation at 980 nm, mainly due to reduction of hydroxyl groups which act as photoluminescence quenchers. In the film the highest intensity occurred at a temperature of 700°C under excitation at 378 nm and showing only one guided mode. Thus, the obtained thin films can be suitable for application as waveguides in integrated optical systems. Moreover, the Eu and Er doped powders can be used as phosphors in displays. / Este trabalho avalia as propriedades estruturais e ópticas do sistema ternário SiO2-ZnO-TiO2 dopado com íons Eu3+ (1% em mol) ou Er3+ (0,2% a 2,0% em mol). As composições xSiO2-([100-x]/2)ZnO-([100-x]/2)TiO2, com x = 40, 50, 60, 70 e 80 foram estudadas. Através de metodologia mista do processo sol-gel com o método Pechini foi possível obter sóis estáveis e transparentes, géis homogêneos, pós tratados termicamente de 100ºC a 1100°C e filmes finos transparentes e sem trincas. Filmes finos multicamadas foram depositados sobre substratos de sílica usando “spin coating” e calcinados a 500°C, seguido de um tratamento térmico entre 700°C e 1000°C. Por fotoluminescência foram observadas as transições de emissão características de íons Er3+ e Eu3+. A caracterização por difração de raios X dos pós mostrou que a cristalização tem início a partir de 800°C, com uma mistura de fases de titanatos de zinco (ZnTiO3, Zn2TiO4) e segregação de titânio rutilo (TiO2). Em composições com menores proporções de sílica (x= 40 ou 50) também ocorreu a formação de silicato de zinco (Zn2SiO4) em temperaturas mais elevadas. Os espectros de transmissão dos filmes apresentaram transmitância superior a 80%. Os valores de “band gap” óptico, o tempo de vida, as razões R/O e o índice de refração são dependentes do tratamento térmico e da composição dos pós. Usando o método da envoltória, pôde-se calcular o índice de refração a 632,8 nm e a espessura dos filmes finos, sendo que esta também foi estimada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e espectroscopia m-Line. A emissão fotoluminescente dos íons Eu3+ tem maior intensidade nos pós tratados à 800°C e nos filmes tratados à 700°C, sob excitação a 394 nm. Nestas temperaturas o sistema permanece predominantemente amorfo. A emissão fotoluminescente dos íons Er3+ foi mais intensa para os pós tratados a 1100°C, sob excitação a 980 nm, devido à eliminação de grupos OH supressores das emissões de Er3+. Nos filmes a maior intensidade se deu à temperatura de 700°C, sob excitação a 378 nm. Os filmes apresentaram apenas um modo guiado, sendo o mais apropriado para uso como guia de onda e os pós são indicados como fósforos podendo ser aplicados em “displays".

A luminescência persistente é um fenômeno em que o material emite radiação de segundos a várias horas após cessada a irradiação (luz, radiação UV, feixe de elétrons, etc.). No entanto, os mecanismos que geram o fenômeno da luminescência persistente ainda não são totalmente estabelecidos. Neste trabalho os materiais Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ ou Tb,Ca2+) foram preparados pelo método de estado-sólido assistido por micro-ondas (MASS) e comparados com aqueles sintetizados pelo método cerâmico. As vantagens do método MASS incluem curto tempo de processamento, aquecimento dielétrico seletivo, baixo consumo de energia e uso de equipamentos de baixo custo (forno micro-ondas doméstico), muitas vezes produzindo produtos de alta pureza e alto rendimento. Os materiais foram caracterizados pelas técnicas de espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho (IR), espectroscopia Raman, difração de raios X método do pó (DRX), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), X-ray Excited Optical Luminescence (XEOL), espectroscopia de fotoluminescência na região do UV-Visível, espectroscopia de fotoluminescência na região do UV-UV vácuo e termoluminescência (TL). Os fósforos Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ ou Tb,Ca2+) foram preparados em um curto período de tempo (22-26 min) pelo método MASS utilizando forno micro-ondas doméstico, carvão ativado como susceptor, fluxos (H3BO3 ou Na2CO3) e sem a aplicação de gases. Todos materiais preparados com fluxo de H3BO3 exibem impurezas de LuBO3 que foram quantificadas por refinamento Rietveld. Os fluxos e os dopantes não alteraram consideravelmente a estrutura cristalina da matriz C-Lu2O3. As micrografias MEV sugerem que o fluxo de Na2CO3 e os precursores nitratos geram partículas de Lu2O3 com tamanho menor devido a evolução de gases provenientes da decomposição destes compostos. Por outro lado, quando é usado óxidos como precursores os materiais apresentam maiores tamanhos de partícula e na presença de H3BO3 leva a maior agregação. Os dados de XANES indicam que houve completa redução do íon TbIV &#8594 Tb3+ e parcial do PrIV &#8594 Pr3+, devido ao uso de carvão ativado que gera CO(g) durante o tratamento térmico. Os espectros da luminescência persistente indicam emissões nas regiões do vermelho/NIR, vermelho alaranjado e verde atribuídas as transições 4fN &#8594 4fN características dos íons Pr3+, Eu3+ e Tb3+, respectivamente. As diferenças entre os espectros registrados sob excitação UV e após cessada a irradiação podem ser explicadas pela emissão da luminescência persistente predominante dos íons TR3+ no sítio S6 do que no C2. Além disso, a co-dopagem aliovalente com os íons HfIV e Ca2+ aumentam a intensidade e duração da luminescência persistente. Isto ocorre através da geração de armadilhas provenientes dos dois co-dopantes nos sítios de Lu3+ e por defeitos produzidos na compensação de carga. Os materiais fotônicos preparados pelo método MASS com fluxo de H3BO3 apresentam maior intensidade e duração da luminescência persistente comparados aos preparados pelo método cerâmico ou sem a presença de H3BO3. Os mecanismos da luminescência persistente foram desenvolvidos através de princípios similares baseados nos dados experimentais da energia do band gap, posição dos níveis de energia dos íons TR3+/2+ na matriz e energia das armadilhas. Isto confirma a solidez da interpretação dos dados experimentais dos materiais Lu2O3:TR3+,M exibindo luminescência persistentes e encoraja a expansão de modelos similares para outros materiais apresentando esse fenômeno. Os fósforos Lu2O3:Pr3+,HfIV,Lu2O3:Eu3+(,Ca2+) e Lu2O3:Tb3+,Ca2+) apresentaram sintonização de cores de emissão tanto para o fenômeno da fotoluminescência como da luminescência persistente, podendo atuar como bons candidatos nas aplicações de bioimageamento ou sensibilizadores de células solares. / Persistent luminescence is a phenomenon where the material emits radiation from seconds to several hours after cessation of irradiation (light, UV radiation, electron beam, etc.). The persistent luminescence mechanisms are not entirely established, however. In this work, the materials Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: PrHfIV; Eu, Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) were prepared by MASS method as well as compared to these materials synthetized by ceramic method. The advantages of MASS method include short processing time, selective dielectric heating, low energy consumption and use of inexpensive equipment (domestic microwave oven), often affording high-purity and high-yield products. The materials were characterized by Infrared absorption spectroscopy (IR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XPD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), X-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL), photoluminescence spectroscopy in the UV-Visible range, photoluminescence spectroscopy in the UV-UV vacuum region and thermoluminescence (TL). The phosphorsLu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) were rapidly (22-26 min) and successfully prepared by MASS method using a domestic microwave oven, carbon as susceptor, fluxes (H3BO3 or Na2CO3) and without special gases application. All materials prepared with H3BO3 flux exhibit LuBO3 impurities that were quantified by Rietveld refinement. The flux and dopants does not considerably affect the crystalline structure of the C-Lu2O3 host matrix. Scanning electron micrographs suggest that Na2CO3 flux and nitrates precursors produce Lu2O3 particles of small size due to the gases evolution from the decomposition of these compounds. On the other hand, the materials prepared from oxides precursors have particles of large size and H3BO3 flux induces particle xi aggregation. The carbon used as the susceptor generates CO gas, leading to complete reduction of TbIV to Tb3+ and partial conversion of PrIV to Pr3+ present in the Tb4O7 and Pr6O11 precursors, as indicated by XANES. Persistent luminescence spectra of the materials show emission in the red/NIR, reddish orange and green ranges assigned to the 4fN &#8594 4fN transitions characteristics of Pr3+, Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions, respectively. Differences between the spectra recorded under UV excitation and after ceased the irradiation can be explained by the predominant persistent luminescence emission of TR3+ ion in the S6 site rather than TR3+ in the C2 site. In addition, inclusion of HfIV and Ca2+ codopants in the Lu2O3 host increases the emission intensity and duration of persistent luminescence due to generation of traps caused by charge compensation in the lattice as well as these metal ions in the Lu3+ sites. The photonic materials prepared by MASS method with H3BO3 flux show higher persistent luminescence performance than those prepared by the ceramic method or MASS without flux. The persistent luminescence mechanisms were developed through similar principles based on experimental data of band gap energy, energy level positions of TR3+/2+ ions in the host and traps energy. This similarity confirms the consistency of the interpretation of experimental data for the Lu2O3:TR3+,M materials and encourages the expansion of similar models for other persistent luminescence materials. Color tuning of persistent luminescence in Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu,Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) provides potential applications in bioimaging as well as in solar cell sensitizers.

Organic semiconductors (OSCs) present an electron mobility lower by several orders of magnitude than the hole mobility, giving rise to an electron-hole charge imbalance in organic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic light-emitting transistors (OLETs). In this thesis project, I tried to achieve an efficient electron transport and injection properties in opto-electronic devices, using inorganic n-type metal oxides (MOs) instead of organic n-type materials and a polyethyleneimine ethoxylated (PEIE) thin layer as electron transport (ETLs) and injection layers (EILs), respectively. In the first part of this thesis, inverted OLEDs were fabricated in order to study the effect of the PEIE layer in-between ZnO and two different emissive layers (EMLs): poly(9,9-dioctylfluorene-alt-benzothiadiazole) polymer (F8BT) and tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato) aluminum small molecule (Alq3), based on a solution and thermal evaporation processes, respectively. Different concentrations (0.80 %, 0.40 %) of PEIE layers were used to further study electron injection capability in OLEDs. After a series of optimizations in the fabrication process, the opto-electrical characterization showed high-performance of devices. The inverted OLEDs reported a maximum luminance over 104 cd m-2 and a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) around 1.11 %. The results were attributed to the additional PEIE layer which provided a good electron injection from MOs into EMLs. In the last part of the thesis, OLETs were fabricated and discussed by directly transferring the energy modification layer from OLEDs to OLETs. As metal oxide layer, ZnO:N was employed for OLETs since ZnO:N-based thin film transistors (TFTs) showed better performance than ZnO-based TFTs. Finally, due to their short life-time, OLETs were characterized electrically but not optically.

Title: Interdisciplinary relations of physics and chemistry in science education Abstract: This master's degree thesis deals with the topic of interdisciplinary relations of chemistry and physics in science education. According to the review, to conveniently integrate physics and chemistry the appropriate topics and approaches were selected. The thesis includes teaching materials and worksheets to the three topics (Evolution of the Universe and the Origin of Elements, Luminescence and Composition and Properties of Matter) that are suitable for integration of physics and chemistry. The teaching material "Evolution of the Universe and the Origin of the Elements" includes a study text for teachers and a shorter study text for pupils. The teaching material "Luminescence" is based on an independent research done by pupils with their own crafted UV-lamp, completed with the facts included in a powerpoint presentation. The teaching material "Composition and Properties of Matter" consists of three parts (The paraffin, The Candle and The Properties of Selected Organic Substances) and is designed for an independent research done by pupils. Listed study materials were checked by teachers during meetings and seminars. The thesis also includes an evaluation of listed study materials by an expert group of high school...

L’efficacité des cellules solaires peut être améliorée en exploitant pleinement la partie UV-bleue du spectre solaire, par un mécanisme de conversion de fréquence de type down-conversion. Ce processus utilisant des transferts d’énergie entre ions de terre rare (TR) ou métal de transition 3d (paires TR3+/Yb3+ avec TR = Pr, Tm,… et Cr3+/Yb3+) requiert des matrices à basse énergie de phonon pour réduire les relaxations non radiatives.Jusqu’à présent, les matériaux étudiés sont principalement sous forme de poudre polycristalline, ce qui limite leur utilisation à cause de la diffusion, ou de monocristaux dont le coût de fabrication est élevé.Dans le cadre de cette thèse, les verres fluorés à base de fluorozirconate ZLAG (ZrF4-LaF3-AlF3-GaF3) et ZBLA (ZrF4-BaF2-LaF3-AlF3) ont été préparés par la technique de fusion-coulée. Ces derniers sont adaptés du fait de leurs propriétés intrinsèques de transparence et de leur faible énergie de phonon. Les matériaux obtenus ont ensuite été caractérisés par, analyse thermique, diffraction des rayons X, microscopie électronique à transmission et luminescence.Des études par dynamique moléculaire et fluorescence par affinement de raies ont été effectuées sur la matrice ZLAG afin de suivre les modifications structurales lors du passage du verre à la vitrocéramique.La luminescence de l’ion Yb3+ a été observée dans l’infra-rouge à 980 nm sous excitation bleue dans toutes les séries étudiées, signature d’un transfert d’énergie. ans le verre ZLAG, l’efficacité atteint 92% pour le transfert d’énergie Pr3+ → Yb3+ et 65% pour le transfert d’énergie Tm3+ → Yb3+. L’efficacité est plus faible dans le verre ZBLA et la vitrocéramisation du verre ZLAG n’améliore pas les performances. / The efficiency of solar cells can be improved by fully exploiting the UV-blue portion of the solar spectrum, through a frequency converting mechanism of type downconversion. This process using energy transfer between rare earth ions (RE) or 3d transition metal (pairs RE3+/Yb3+ with TR = Pr, Tm,… and Cr3+/Yb3+) requires a matrix with low phonon energy to reduce non radiative relaxation.So far, the studied materials are mainly in the form of polycristalline powder, which limits their use due to diffusion or single crystals which manufacturing cost is high.As part of this thesis, fluoride glasses based on fluorozirconate ZLAG (ZrF4-LaF3-AlF3-GaF3) and ZBLA (ZrF4-LaF2-LaF3-AlF3) have been prepared by the melting-casting technique. These are suitable because of their intrinsic properties of transparency and low phonon energy. The resulting materials were then characterized by thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and luminescence.Molecular Dynamics simulation and Fluorescence line narrowing of ZLAG matrix have been performed in order to investigate the structural modification during the transformation of the glass into the glass-ceramic.Luminescence of Yb3+ ion was observed in the near IR at 980 nm under blue excitation in all studied series, which is the signature of energy transfer. In the ZLAG glass, the efficiency reaches 92% for Pr3+ → Yb3+ energy transfer and 65% for Tm3+ → Yb3+ energy transfer. The efficiency is lower in the ZBLA glass and the ZLAG ceramisation does not improve the performances.

The master thesis focuses primarily on issues of photovoltaic cells in terms of their defects. The introductory part deals with the history of photovoltaics, their introduction into practice and finally an explanation of the photoelectric effect itself. The thesis also describes photovoltaic cells themselves. It explains their principle, advantages, disadvantages and the creation of photovoltaic systems. A substantial part of the work is focused on the topic of detection of defects using luminescent methods. Subsequently, it describes procedural defects arising from the improper handling of already manufactured products. The final part deals with the main topic of the work, which is a detection using luminescence methods and it also mentions the non-luminescence method LBIC. The practical part of the master thesis contains the analysis of the current solution and of the subsequent proposal of solution using a low cost camera. It describes how to modify the camera, verify its spectral sensitivity using a spectrometer and measure the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor. The conclusion is focused on verifying the functionality of the proposed solution on different sources of infrared radiation and photovoltaic panels themselves.

This diploma thesis deals with the issues of photovoltaic cells. The main aim of this thesis is to introduce the principles of operation of solar cells and methods of detection of defects affecting their quality. The first part is about the functional properties of silicon cells and it also examines the possibilities of detecting the defects of these structures. It also describes the most commonly used modern diagnostic methods. In the next part, practical tests of photovoltaic cells using the methods electroluminescence and photoluminescence are performed. These methods are based on the excitation of luminescence radiation of the silicon material by the external light source.

Die vorliegende Arbeit fokussiert auf die Synthese von organisch/anorganischen Hybridmaterialien mit multifunktionalen Eigenschaften unter ausschliesslicher Darstellung dieser Materialen mit Hilfe des „wet chemistry“ Zugangs. Ausgehend von der Darstellung und Charakterisierung von isomorphen bzw. isostrukturellen Hybridmaterialien der allgemeinen Zusammensetzung catena-{[Me3NH][MCl3·2H2O]}n (Mtac) (MII = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, tac = [Me3NH]Cl3·2H2O]) speziell mittels IR und UV/vis Spektroskopie ist beschrieben, wie sich aus diesen entsprechende bi-, tri-, und auch tetra-heterometallische Koordinationspolymere der allgemeinen Zusammenseztung {MxM´ytac}n, {MxM´yM´´ztac}n, {MxM´yM´´zM´´´ttac}n (MII = M ≠ M´≠ M´´≠ M´´´≠ M´´´´ und x, y, z, t als prozentualer Metallgehalt) herstellen lassen und welche limitierende Faktoren zu berücksichtigen sind. Leifähigkeitsmessungen an Einkristallen ausgewählter Koordinationspolymere werden vorgestellt. Zusätzlich werden die durch Rekristallisation von Nitac erhaltenen zwei verschiedenen Koordinationspolymere der Formel {[Me3NH]3{NiCl4}{NiCl3}}n und {[(Me3NH]{NiCl3}}n in Bezug auf ihre ungewöhnlichen strukturellen und magnetischen Eigenschaften vorgestellt und beschrieben. Die durch Austausch von [Me3NH]+ Kationen gegen [Et3NH]+ bzw. protonierten aromatischen N-haltigen Kationen wie [2,2’-bipyH2]2+, [4,4’-bipyH2]2+ and [1,10-phenH2]2+ erhaltenen Reaktionsprodukte aus Umsetzungen mit Hilfe des “wet chemistry” Zugangs werden im Hinblick auf ihre Festkörperstrukturen beschrieben. Die erfolgreiche Darstellung einer neuen Familie von perylentetracarboxylato-basierenden Komplexen, die teilweise hervorragende Löslichkeiten besitzen, wird beschrieben sowie die strukturellen, magnetischen und lumineszierenden Eigenschaften ausgewählter Vetreter. / The thesis presented here is focused on the synthesis of organic/ inorganic hybrid materials with multifunctional properties by means of the “wet chemistry” approach. The synthesis and characterization of hybrid materials with the general composition catena-{[Me3NH][MCl3·2H2O]}n (Mtac) (MII = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, tac = [Me3NH]Cl3·2H2O]) is described. Due to their isomorphic and/ or isostructural character, bi-, tri-, and even tetra-heterometallic chains of the general formula {MxM´ytac}n, {MxM´yM´´ztac}n, {MxM´yM´´zM´´´ttac}n (MII = M ≠ M´≠ M´´≠ M´´´≠ M´´´´ and x, y, z, t is the percentage of each metal content) were synthesized and characterized. Limitating factors of the synthesis of these types of heterometallic coordination polymers are discussed. Furthermore, the conductive properties of selected representatives were investigated. Additionally, the products obtained from recrystallization of Nitac, two different novel 1D coordination polymers of the formula {[Me3NH]3{NiCl4}{NiCl3}}n and {[(Me3NH]{NiCl3}}n are described with respect to their structural and magnetic properties. Efforts to replace the [Me3NH]+ cations of Mtac compounds by [Et3NH]+ cations as well as by protonated aromatic amines as [2,2’-bipyH2]2+, [4,4’-bipyH2]2+ and [1,10-phenH2]2+ are reported next with respect to the structural exploration of obtained hybrid materials by the “wet chemistry” approach. Finally, the synthesis of a new family of perylene tetracarboxylate (ptc) based soluble complexes is reported. Structural, magnetic and luminescence properties of selected representatives of this new series of soluble ptc derivatives are reported.