In his famous Nobel lecture, Herbert Kroemer stated, “The interface is the device”, referring to the remarkable properties found at the junctions where layers of different materials meet. However, if the interface is to become the device, then understanding it at the atomic scale is essential. In this talk, I will discuss the important roles interfaces play in boosting the performance and stability of established and emergent technologies such as solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and photoelectrochemical cells. I will specifically highlight the challenges and opportunities for atomistic computer simulations to complement experiments in the exploration of interfacial structures and properties.
Speaker: Nelson Dzade | Energy & Mineral Engineering