Chalcogenide Photonic Technologies
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Optoelectronics Research Ctr (closed)
Abstract
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Publications
Borisenko KB
(2015)
Photo-induced optical activity in phase-change memory materials.
in Scientific reports
Chen J
(2021)
Ultrafast nonequilibrium dynamic process of separate electrons and holes during exciton formation in few-layer tungsten disulfide.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Felix J
(2020)
A comprehensive study on the effects of gamma radiation on the physical properties of a two-dimensional WS 2 monolayer semiconductor
in Nanoscale Horizons
Gholipour B
(2015)
Low current consuming thermally stable sulphide phase change memory
in Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Gholipour B
(2015)
Amorphous Metal-Sulphide Microfibers Enable Photonic Synapses for Brain-Like Computing
in Advanced Optical Materials
Huang CC
(2022)
Facilitating Uniform Large-Scale MoS2, WS2 Monolayers, and Their Heterostructures through van der Waals Epitaxy.
in ACS applied materials & interfaces
Huang, C.C.
(2016)
Advanced CVD technology for emerging transition metal di-chalcogenides
| Description | Incorporation of highly functional materials into 3D structures fabricated on the nanoscale. |
| Exploitation Route | These finding are part of ongoing research. One aspect of this work has led to interest by an Industrial partner for ill-filing of void in a computer hardware device. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Electronics |
| Description | Results from this project have demonstrated the use of 2D materials at biosensors for the detection of DNA. This has lead to a new research area for the participants in this award. |
| Sector | Electronics,Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | Chalcogenide Photonic Technologies |
| Amount | £594,605 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M008487/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 05/2015 |
| End | 04/2018 |
| Description | Nanomaterials for Smart Data Storage |
| Amount | £211,227 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N510063/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 12/2017 |
| Title | New Processes |
| Description | Ellipsometry of 2D materials Improved annealing processes for 2D materials Processes for lower temperature deposition of 2D materials |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2017 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | The Nanomaterials for Data Storage project has successfully demonstrated new materials with new capabilities to improve read write transducer reliability and performance in next generation hard drive products. High thermal conductivity materials have been processed at Seagate's wafer fabrication facility with follow on electrical testing to verify that the nitride based materials have enabled reduced thermal effects in the transducer, translating into a 25% gain in the ability to set the distance between the head and the disk. This will enable reduced time to product launch for the Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) hard drive technology due to reach the market in early 2019. Advanced material synthesis and test capability at the partner organisations, Ilika and University of Southampton was used to facilitate material optimisation and exploration with many alternative options. |
| Description | Smart Materials for Data Storage |
| Organisation | Ilika |
| Department | Ilika Technologies Ltd. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | HAMR is a technology designed to enable the next big increase in the amount of data that can be stored on a hard drive. It uses a new kind of media magnetic technology on each disk that allows data bits, or grains, to become smaller and more densely packed than ever, while remaining magnetically stable. A small laser diode attached to each recording head heats a tiny spot on the disk, which enables the recording head to flip the magnetic polarity of each very stable bit, enabling data to be written. Our research team provided expertise in our knowledge of advanced materials to the industrial partner Seagate to help them indentify materials more suitable in the hard drives they were developing. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Nanomaterials for Data Storage project has successfully demonstrated new materials with new capabilities to improve read write transducer reliability and performance in next generation hard drive products. High thermal conductivity materials have been processed at Seagate's wafer fabrication facility with follow on electrical testing to verify that the nitride based materials have enabled reduced thermal effects in the transducer, translating into a 25% gain in the ability to set the distance between the head and the disk. This will enable reduced time to product launch for the Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) hard drive technology due to reach the market in early 2019. Advanced material synthesis and test capability at the partner organisations, Ilika and University of Southampton was used to facilitate material optimisation and exploration with many alternative options. The Nanomaterials for Data Storage has resulted in strong working relationship between Seagate, llika and the University of Southampton. As a result of this another Innovate UK funded project, Photonic Material Process for Data Storage, is underway. The aim of this project is to put in place a mechanism for continued business interaction between Seagate and Ilika. Also, the University of Southampton has been able to quickly demonstrate material properties and measurements in several areas that are of interest to Seagate. It is hoped that one of these areas can become the focus on a future Innovate UK funded project. The partners are actively working on this at the moment. |
| Impact | Ellipsometry of 2D materials Improved annealing processes for 2D materials Processes for lower temperature deposition of 2D materials Invited to Participate Knowledge Transfer Network, UK led workshop: Contact: Monika Dunkel monika.dunkel@ktn-uk.org Participated in Flexible and Printed Electronics, Displays & Photonics demonstrator workshop, 21 November 2017, Cambridge |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Materials Research Exchange, 12 March 2018, London |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The 2018 Materials Research Exchange and Investor Showcase, organised by the Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK and supported by EPSRC and Dstl provides an excellent platform to help develop commercial success of UK-generated materials research and innovation. Taking place on 12 and 13 March, 2018 at the Business Design Centre, London it will provide an ideal opportunity to absorb current trends and take a glimpse of future innovations. The UK is an acknowledged global hub of excellence in materials research and know-how. This event will demonstrate the groundbreaking new materials and processes to industry to accelerate the process of taking these through to commercialisation. From metals, powders and textiles to graphene and polymers - innovations in advanced materials research have numerous applications across a wide range of sectors. MRE2018 will be the largest and finest materials innovation event of the year... designed by those working in materials for the materials sector to engage with key application sectors in the UK and beyond. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30124/materials-research-exchange-and-investor-showcase-2018 |