An electronic or opto-electronic device or a chemical sensor comprising: an interpenetrating
network of a nanostructured high surface area to volume ratio film material and
an organic/inorganic material forming a nanocomposite. The high surface area to
volume film material is obtained onto an electrode substrate first, such that the
nano-scale basic elements comprising this film material are embedded in a void
matrix while having electrical connectivity with the electrode substrate. For example,
the film material may comprise an array of nano-protrusions electrically connected
to the electrode substrate and separated by a void matrix. The interpenetrating
network is formed by introducing an appropriate organic/inorganic material into
the void volume of the high surface area to volume film material. Further electrode(s)
are defined onto the film or intra-void material to achieve a certain device. Charge
separation, charge injection, charge storage, field effect devices, ohmic contacts,
and chemical sensors are possible.
