1. Developing Nanostructured Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Semiconductors Jing Li, Rutgers University, DMR 0706079 Activities and Findings Developed the FIRST hybrid semiconductor bulk material that emits direct white light. This discovery makes it possible for white Light emitting diodes (LEDs) built on a single material. Investigated mechanical properties of inorgani-organic hybrid semiconductors based on II-VI binary compounds. Synthesized new hybrid semiconductors containing amines with aromatic rings. Studied electric, optical absorption and emission properties of hybrid materials. Publications Li, J. et.al. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2007, 129, 14140. Ki, W.; Li, J. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130, 8114. Wu, M.; Li, J. et.al. J. Solid St. Chem., 2008, 181, 415. Li, J.; Huang, X.-Y. Oxford Handbook of Nanoscience and Technology: Frontiers and Advances, Invited Book Chapter, 2008, in press. Li, J. et.al. Doped Nanomaterials and Nanodevices, 2008, in press. Li, J.; Ki, W. US Patent, pending. Intellectual Merit Fig. (a) Side view of the double-layer 2D-[Cd2S2(ba)] (1). Cd: light blue; S: red; N: dark blue; C: black spheres. (b) The double layer of CdS in 1. (c) Room temperature absorption and emission spectra of 1 ( ex = 360 nm). (d) White light emission from a 1 coated blue LED. (a) (b) (c) (d)

2. Supervising Activities Postdoctoral Associates 2 Graduate Students 8 Undergraduate Students 5 High School Students 2 Visiting Scholars 2 Visiting (Intl) Student 1 International Collaborative Activities Established a new international collaborative program on PV research with South China University of Technology (SCUT, Guangzhou, China) funded by SCUT. Continued collaborative activities with Fujian Institute of Research on Structure of Matters (FJIRSM, Fuzhou, China) and with University of Leipzig (Leipzig, Germany). Educational and Outreach Activities Faculty Participant: IGERT Program Faculty Participant: Rutgers Catalyst Manufacturing Science and Engineering Consortium Faculty Participant: Rutgers ERC Faculty Participant: Rutgers Energy Institute Faculty Participant: Rutgers IAMDN Faculty Mentor for High School Student Developing Nanostructured Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Semiconductors Jing Li, Rutgers University, DMR 0706079 Jing Li, Rutgers University, DMR 0706079 Broader Impact Industrial Collaborative Activities Built a collaborative project on solar cell research with OmniPV. Initialized communications and discussions with Air Products on energy related research. Participated in a number of workshops involving participation of local industries.

3. White light work featured in C & EN News, June 16, 2008, 84(24), p48 and highlighted in Nature, July 17, 2008, 454, p256. Jing Li, Rutgers University, DMR 0706079