Organic molecules, tools for the intelligent design of new photovoltaics.

The presence of spin ordering in a non-magnetic metallic host due to molecular charge transfer has dramatic effects on the magnetic and transport properties of the system. The control of the spin ordering at well-defined hybrid interfaces is a crucial component to engineer the performance of future organic spintronic devices. Through this proposal we aim to investigate the possibility of using organic molecule (C60) with various metals to create new materials. Various magnetic, electrical and optical measurements will be performed with a focus to investigate the charge transfer process between organic molecule and metallic materials in the hybrid. Our primary work focuses on photovoltaic devices but our advances in understanding and creating new materials and processes will take important part of this project.