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

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

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In the new remote control for Google TV, batteries have been replaced by printed organic solar cells powered by indoor lighting.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 福利姬 and brought to market by the spin-out Epishine.

A piece of crystal sitting on top of black cloth.

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.

LiU researchers on the list of the world鈥檚 most cited

Researchers from LiU among the world鈥檚 most influential. Clarivate has once again listed those who rank within the top one per cent most cited in their research fields.