研究主題

電致色變材料與元件
電致色變現象是指材料伴隨電子轉移時導致之可逆顏色變化。經由人們的輸入訊號，電致色變光電元件能連續地改變透明度，可用於顯示器、變色太陽眼鏡、天窗、後視鏡等商品上。目前我們正進行多種電致色變薄膜與元件的合成與鑑定。本研究涉及應用固態物理學、材料科學、高分子化學、電化學、及奈米薄膜技術，以改進光電材料與元件的長期穩定性。

太陽能轉換與光電池
本研究藉由跨領域合作合成多種有機/無機混成材料用於染料敏化太陽電池。將混成材料塗佈於導電玻璃上照射光，透過對電極與電解質的適當選擇形成一完整的電路進而產生光電流。本研究涉及分子級材料設計、半固態與固態電解質的合成、及染料敏化太陽電池的最適化。

電化學工程與奈米感測技術
電化學工程是將電化學和材料科學的原理應用於化學程序中涉及電荷轉移反應的學門。經由進一步對電極材料的了解與設計，我們對發展嶄新的電化學感測元件持有高度的興趣。例如透明ITO導體、二氧化鈦半導體、普魯士藍、聚苯胺、太菁、高分子模版等，在本實驗室探索將其充作感測電極，用於化學和生化感測器。

最新研究

1. On the High Conversion Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Containing Gel Electrolytes (2/3) 研發含膠態電解質之高效率染料敏化太陽能電池 (2/3) Kuo-Chuan Ho, sponsored by National Science Council, NSC97-2120-M-002-012, NT$ 1,549,200, 8/1/2008-7/31/2009

 

2. Advanced Processes for Materials in High Efficient Electrochemical Devices 高功能電化學元件材料之先進製程 Kuo-Chuan Ho, sponsored by National Taiwan University, 97R0066-09, NT$ 1,400,000, 8/1/2008-7/31/2009

榮譽獎項

1. Guest Editor, Biosensors & Bioelectronics, 20 (2004).

2. Honorary Scientific Committee, The International Conference on Advanced Batteries and Accumulators, Brno, Czech Republic (2001-present).

3. International Advisory Editorial Board, Sensors (2002-present).

4. Editorial Board, Analytical & Bioanalytical Electrochemistry (2008-present).

5. Editorial Board, Progress in Photovotaics (2009-present).

6. Editorial Board, International Journal of Photoenergy (2009-present).

7. President, Association of Chemical Sensors in Taiwan (2004-2006).

8. The Young Scientist Award, The best poster presentation at the 2nd ICFMD. “A Photoelectrochromic Device based on Poly(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene) Thin Film and Organic Dye,” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 16-19 (2008).

代表著作 所有著作

1. C. Y. Chen, S. J. Wu, J. Y. Li, C. G. Wu, J. G. Chen, and K. C. Ho, “A New Route to Enhance the Light Harvesting Capability of the Ruthenium Complexes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Adv. Mater., 19, 3888-3891 (2007). (SCI,EI)

 

2. J. Y. Wang, C. M. Yu, S. C. Hwang, K. C. Ho, and L. C. Chen, “Influence of Coloring Voltage on the Optical Performance and Cycling Stability of a Polyaniline-Indium Hexacyanoferrate Electrochromic System,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92, 112-119 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

3. T. L. Yen, H. C. Lo, G. S. Liou, and K. C. Ho, “An EQCM Study for a Novel Aromatic Poly(amine-imide) Electrochromic Thin Film,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92, 146-153 (2008). (SCI, EI) (工合著)

 

4. C. Y. Hsu, C. H. Liao, and K. C. Ho, “The Role of Anion and Solvent Transport during the Redox Switching Process at a Poly(butyl viologen) Film Studied by an EQCM,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92, 194-202 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

5. C. W. Tu, K. Y. Liu, A. T. Chien, M. H. Yen, T. H. Weng, K. C. Ho, and K. F. Lin, “Enhancement of Photocurrent of Polymer-Gelled Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Incorporation of Exfoliated Montmorillonite Nanoplatelets,” J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem., 46, 47-53 (2008). (SCI, EI) (工合著)

 

6. C. W. Tu, K. Y. Liu, A. T. Chien, C. H. Lee, K. C. Ho, and K. F. Lin, “Performance of Gelled-Type Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Associated with Glass Transition Temperature of the Gelatinizing Polymers,” Eur. Polym. J., 44, 608-614 (2008). (SCI, EI) (工合著)

 

7. J. Y. Liao and K. C. Ho, “A Study of Partially Irreversible Characteristics in a TTF-TCNQ Gas Sensing System,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 130, 343-350 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

8. L. C. Chen and K. C. Ho, “Multimode Optoelectrochemical Detection of Cysteine based on an Electrochromic Prussian Blue Electrode,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 130, 418-424 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

9. P. C. Nien, M. C. Huang, F. Y. Chang, and K. C. Ho, “Integrating an Enzyme-entrapped Conducting Polymer Electrode and a Pre-reactor in a Microfluidic System for Sensing Glucose,” Electroanalysis, 20, 635-642 (2008). (SCI)

 

10. C. Y. Hsu, V. S. Vasantha, and K. C. Ho, “A Study of Ion Exchange at the Poly(Butyl Viologen)-Electrolyte Interface by SECM,” Electrochim. Acta , 53, 6244-6251 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

11. C. P. Hsu, K. M. Lee, J. T. W. Hwang, C.Y. Lin, C. H. Lee, L. P. Wang, S. Y. Tsai, and K. C. Ho, “EIS Analysis on Low Temperature Fabrication of TiO2 Porous Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells” Electrochim. Acta, 53, 7514-7522 (2008). (SCI, EI) (合著)

 

12. K. R. Justin Thomas, Y. C. Hsu, J. T. Lin, K. M. Lee, K. C. Ho, C. H. Lai, Y. M. Cheng, P. T. Chou, “2,3-Disubsituted Thiophene-Based Organic Dyes for Solar Cells,” Chem. Mater., 20, 1830-1840 (2008). (SCI,EI) 

 

13. C. W. Ou, D. Kekuda, Z. Y. Ho, Y. C. Chuang, S. S. Cheng, M. C. Wu, K. C. Ho, and C. W. Chu, “Anomalous p-channel Amorphous Oxide Transistors based on Tin Oxide and Their Complementary Circuits,’’Appl. Phys. Lett., 92, 122113 (2008) (SCI,EI) (合著)

 

14. C. Y. Chen, J. G. Chen, S. J. Wu, J. Y. Li, C. G. Wu, and K. C. Ho, “Multi-functionalized Ruthenium based Super-sensitizers for High Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells,” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 47, 7342-7345 (2008). (SCI,EI) 

 

15. K. M. Lee, C. W. Hu, H. W. Chen, and K. C. Ho, “Incorporating Carbon Nanotubes in a Low-Temperature Fabrication Process for Dye-Sensitized TiO2 Solar Cells,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92, 1628-1633 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

16. J. G. Chen, C. Y. Chen, S. J. Wu, J. Y. Li, C. G.. Wu, and K. C. Ho, “On the Photophysical and Electrochemical Studies of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with the New Dye CYC-B1,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92, 1723-1727 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

17. C. Y. Hsu, K. M. Lee, J. H. Huang, K. R. Justin Thomas, J. T. Lin, and K. C. Ho, “A Novel Photoelectrochromic Device with Dual Application based on Poly(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene) Thin Film and an Organic Dye,” J. Power Sources, 185, 1505-1508 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

18. K. M. Lee, V. Suryanarayanan, and K. C. Ho, “A Photo-phyical and EIS Study on the Quasi-solid State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells based on Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene),” J. Power Sources, 185, 1605-1612 (2008). (SCI, EI)

 

19. C. Y. Lin, P. C. Nien, W. Y. Feng, C. W. Lin, J. Tunney, and K. C. Ho,“Chemiresistive NO Gas Sensor based on Zinc Oxide Nanorods,” J. Bionanoscience, 2, 1-7 (2008).

 

20. J. H. Huang, Z. Y. Ho, D. Kekuda, C. W. Chu, and K. C. Ho, “Controlled Growth of Nanofiber Network Hole Collection Layers with Pore Structure for Polymer-Fullerene Solar Cells,’’ J. Phys. Chem. C, 112, 19125-19130 (2008). (SCI,EI)

 

 

Patents

 

1. K. C. Ho, T. S. Tung, B. Y. Chen, “Electrochromic Device Using Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) and Derivatives Thereof,’’ US patent 7,342,708, (2008/3/11-2025/6/30).

 

2. M. Velusamy, K. R. Justin Thomas, J. T. Lin, K. C. Ho, Y. C. Hsu, “Organic Dye Used in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell,’’ US patent 7,446,007 (2008/11/4-2026/2/28).

 

3. 柯畢嘉,麥倫士,林建村,何國川,徐英展,“用於染料敏化太陽能電池的有機染料,” 中華民國發明專利第I304,065號 (2008/12/11-2025/12/11).

 

 

Technology Transfer

 

1. Technology Transfer: “Fabricating Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells based on Plastic Substrates,” Plasmag Technology Inc., 2,700,000 NT$, Kuo-Chuan Ho, 6.1.2007.

 

Conference or Special Event Host

 

1. International Conference: The 2nd International Meeting on Microsensors and Microsystems, 230 participants, 2006/1/13~2006/1/18.