Molecular Layer Deposition for Tailored Organic Thin-Film Materials

Reviews various types of MLD processes including vapor-phase MLD, liquid-phase MLD, and selective MLD. Introduces organic multiple quantum dots (Organic MQDs) that are typical tailored organic thin-film materials produced by MLD. Designs light modulators/optical switches, predicts their performance, and discusses impacts of the organic MQDs on them. Discusses impacts of the organic MQDs on optical interconnects within computers and on optical switching systems. Presents proposals of MLD applications to energy conversion systems, molecular targeted drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, and laser surgery for cancer therapy.