Professor James S. Brooks
Florida State University

Organic crystals and polymers – advances and a little bio-inspiration

Abstract:

The purpose of this presentation is to give a brief review of seminal (old, but classic!) and recent work in the organic materials community in the area of “small molecule” organic materials and devices, and polymeric materials in several cases. The presentation will focus on recent activities by various groups where there has been some significant advance in synthesis, function, room temperature performance, and/or application. Topics will include promising examples of sensors, nano-strucutres, multiferroics, interfaces, and bio-inspired materials.

Work supported by NSF-DMR-0602859