Innovative microwave processing for sustainable semiconductor fabrication

This project pioneers the use of rapid microwave annealing in transforming solutions into semiconductors, a process pivotal for industries such as solar cell manufacturing. Solution-processed semiconductors offer ultracheap solar cells with a very low carbon footprint, but their potential is hindered by challenges in material stability and fast manufacturability. This project focuses on uncovering the dynamics of microwave processing to grow high-quality, stable semiconductor crystals. By combining innovative microwave processing and characterisation techniques, we aim to gain insights that will propel this technology forward, potentially transforming the production of semiconductors and significantly impacting sustainable electronics.