Center for Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Semiconductors for Energy
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Center for Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Semiconductors for Energy (CHOISE) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is an Energy Frontier Research Center supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. CHOISE concentrates on the development and application of hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors for renewable energy technologies.
Mission
CHOISE's mission is to explore the unique properties of hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors, aiming to harness their potential for revolutionary advances in solar energy conversion, optoelectronics, and other energy-efficient technologies. By understanding the interactions between organic and inorganic components, CHOISE seeks to design materials with tailored electronic, optical, and structural properties for next-generation energy devices"About CHOISE". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. https://www.nrel.gov/choise/about.html..
Parent organization
CHOISE is managed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy. This relationship ensures that CHOISE's research aligns with national energy goals.
Legislation
CHOISE was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers program, without specific legislative action.
Partners
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Duke University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- San Diego State University
- University of Toledo
- University of Utah
- University of California Santa Cruz
- North Carolina State University"Partners". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. https://www.nrel.gov/choise/partners.html.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified, but CHOISE involves researchers from NREL and its partner institutions.
Organization structure
CHOISE's structure revolves around:
- Research Thrusts: Including synthesis, characterization, and theory of hybrid semiconductors.
- Interdisciplinary Teams: Combining expertise from chemistry, physics, and materials science.
Leader
CHOISE is led by a [Director].
Divisions
- - Crystalline Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Design
- - Spin, Charge, and Light-Matter Interaction Control
- - Advanced Characterization and Theory"Research". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. https://www.nrel.gov/choise/research.html.
List of programs
- Development of novel hybrid semiconductors for solar applications
- Research into spin, charge, and phonon properties in hybrid materials
- Exploration of chirality in hybrid systems for controlling electron spin
Last total enacted budget
CHOISE was awarded $13.3 million for four years (2021-2025) by the U.S. Department of Energy"Department of Energy Renews NREL-Led Energy Frontier Research Center CHOISE". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. https://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2021/doe-renews-nrel-led-energy-frontier-research-center-choise.html..
Staff
CHOISE involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from NREL and its partner institutions.
Funding
Funding for CHOISE comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, aimed at advancing semiconductor technology for energy applications.
Services provided
CHOISE provides research services focused on the synthesis, characterization, and theoretical understanding of hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors, with goals to enhance energy conversion efficiency and device performance.
Regulations overseen
CHOISE does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could influence future standards in materials science and energy technologies.
Headquarters address
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
History
Established to delve into the science of hybrid semiconductors, CHOISE has been making significant strides in understanding and controlling the properties of these materials for energy applications. Its work is crucial for the development of more efficient solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.