Device Operating Conditions Research Articles

Synthesis of P(FHEMA-co-MAZO-co-MAA)s copolymers and their redox and photo-responsive properties

Different copolymers (poly(2-(methacryloyloxy) ethyl ferrocene carboxylate-co-methacrylo-4-aminoazobenzene-co-methacrylic acid)s) (P(FHEMA-co-MAZO-co-MAA)s) were synthesized and their different properties were analyzed in this work. Methacrylic acid was introduced as a side group to possibly affect the photostability. The synthesized copolymers were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Thermal studies were performed by thermogravimetric (TG), differential thermogravimetric (DTG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis, which showed that the copolymers were thermally stable under the operating conditions of the information storage devices. Redox studies and photoresponsive studies were performed by CV technique and UV/vis spectroscopy which showed that these copolymers contained good redox and photoresponsive properties. The obtained results paved the way towards the four states information storage of the materials.

Silicon Photonic Modulator Linearity and Optimization for Microwave Photonic Links

We experimentally demonstrate the influence of the DC Kerr effect in silicon photonic Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs) and the ability to optimize the combined effects of plasma-dispersion and DC Kerr to achieve linear transfer characteristics and thus demonstrate suitability for microwave photonic links and digital modulation formats such as multilevel pulse amplitude modulation. PN and PiN doped modulators were fabricated through AIM Photonics. Intermodulation distortion products are demonstrated to have reverse bias and MZM bias dependencies advantageous for highly linear operation. The spurious-free dynamic range, gain, and noise figure are optimized by choice of phase modulator reverse bias and MZM bias point yielding analog links with spurious-free dynamic ranges greater than 100 dB·Hz2/3. The silicon modulators demonstrate link spurious-free dynamic ranges on par with a commercial lithium niobate modulator. Furthermore, we show that simulations including the DC Kerr effect can reliably predict device performance although direct prediction of analog link metrics remains challenging, and final tuning of the device operating conditions is required to achieve optimum performance.

Reversible Electrochemical Mirror Devices Using Space Compliant Ionic Liquid Electrolytes

Reversible electrochemical mirror devices function through reversible redox reactions that alternate between deposition of a highly reflective thin metallic film (hence the term mirror) and complete oxidation of the metallic film during the erasure cycle. These devices generally utilize transparent, conductive substrates such as those based on indium tin oxide type films applied to glass or plastic transparent substrates, though other substrate materials could be used in the build of these devices. REM devices may be built to either facilitate reflection and transmission or reflection and absorption of radiation sources depending on the nature of the counter electrode used. REM devices may be used for various applications including auto-dimming mirrors for the automotive industry, electrochromic windows for the aviation industry, smart glass for the architectural industry and mirrors or thermal emitters for deployment on orbital platforms. Conventional REM devices utilize electrolytes based on organic solvents such as gamma-butylrolactone and dimethyl sulfoxide. For space based applications, these electrolytes are unsuitable due to their vapor pressures and potential for evaporation if the cell seal is compromised. Room temperature ionic liquid electrolytes (RTIL) are an attractive alternative to these conventional systems due to their negligible vapor pressure in addition to their excellent chemical and thermal stability and their large electrochemical windows. RTIL base electrolytes may be tailored to deliver specific properties based on their cation and anion species, making the electrolytes tunable for specific applications. RTILs with anionic species such as chloride, bromide and iodide have been evaluated as potential alternatives to the conventional organic electrolytes for REM devices. These systems have shown promise in terms of mirror formation and long cycle life; however, they exhibit high sensitivity to water, including atmospheric moisture, which can limit their usefulness in REM devices. The present work focuses on deposition and stripping of silver thin films from RTIL with relative low moisture sensitivity. Simple, two electrode cells were built using transparent electrodes with electrically conductive films (i.e. indium tin oxide, platinum and silver) and air and moisture stable RTIL electrolytes for electrochemical characterization and plating/stripping cycling experiments. Highly reflective and reproducible silver mirror formation using air and moisture stable RTIL based electrolytes has been demonstrated. In the current work, experiments are being conducted to explore how the cell configuration and cell components influence deposition and oxidation processes as well as device cycling lifetime. Use of pulsed deposition and erasure steps have also been explored in simple REM systems containing RTIL electrolytes. Pulse and pulse reverse processes have the ability to improve the deposition process of reversible silver systems as compared to operation under constant voltage or constant current electric fields, namely the ability to enhance mass transport properties of the system as well as driving nucleation of the silver thin films over grain growth, which is anticipated to help in the stripping of the film from the substrate. Operation under pulse/pulse reverse electric fields is expected to achieve highly reflective metallic mirror films while maximizing the cycling lifetimes and preventing operational degradation of the electrolyte and cell components. This work outlines how cell configuration and device operating conditions influence deposition and erasure reactions as well as device cycle lifetime. Acknowledgement: Funding for this work is gratefully acknowledged from Air Force STTR Contract Number FA9453-17-C-0490. Platinum coated ITO electrodes were prepared by Dr. John Bryan Plumley.

Mechanochemical Synthesis of Sn(II) and Sn(IV) Iodide Perovskites and Study of Their Structural, Chemical, Thermal, Optical, and Electrical Properties

Phase‐pure CsSnI3, FASnI3, Cs(PbSn)I3, FA(PbSn)I3 perovskites (FA = formamidinium = HC(NH2)2+) as well as the analogous so‐called vacancy‐ordered double perovskites Cs2SnI6 and FA2SnI6 are mechanochemically synthesized. The addition of SnF2 is found to be crucial for the synthesis of Cs‐containing perovskites but unnecessary for hybrid ones. All compounds show an absorption onset in the near‐infrared (NIR) region, which makes them especially relevant for photovoltaic applications. The addition of Pb(II) and SnF2 is crucial to improve the electronic properties in 3D Sn(II)‐based perovskites, in particular their charge carriers mobility (≈0.2 cm2 Vs−1) which is enhanced upon reduction of the dark carrier conductivity. Stokes‐shifted photoluminescence is observed on dry powders of Sn(II)‐based perovskites, which makes these materials promising for light‐emitting and sensing applications. Thermal stability of all compounds is examined, revealing no significant degradation up to at least 200 °C. This meets the requirements for standard operation conditions of most optoelectronic devices and is potentially compatible with thermal vacuum deposition of polycrystalline thin films.

A review on the artificial neural network applications for small‐signal modeling of microwave FETs

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field‐effect transistor (FET) small‐signal modeling using artificial neural networks (ANNs). To gain an in‐depth insight into how to effectively develop an ANN model, we present a comparative study on the application of the ANNs for modeling the scattering (S‐) parameters of a variety of FET technologies versus bias point, ambient temperature, and geometrical dimensions. As will be shown, the main challenge consists of identifying the most appropriate ANN model for the specific case under study. This is because the performance of an ANN‐based model can vary significantly, depending especially on the choice of the model structure and the size and parameters of the chosen ANN. In addition, the choice of the model is related directly to the behavior of the FET characteristics, which might greatly depend on the selected device technology and operating conditions. The analysis of the present comparative study allows understanding how to properly construct ANN models to perform at their best for a successful FET modeling.

Surface states in AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors: Quantitative energetic profiles and dynamics of the surface Fermi level

We present a method to obtain quantitative profiles of surface state charge density and monitor its dynamics under various stress conditions in high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) devices. The method employs optical spectroscopy of the channel current at various bias conditions. We test the method on a classical AlGaN/GaN HEMT structure. To analyze the results, we propose a model, according to which the energy distribution of the surface charge density may be obtained from the derivative of the channel photocurrent. The proposed method is applied to fully fabricated transistors and can be measured under any device bias combination. This way, it is possible to explore the effect of device operating conditions on the surface state charge. This feature should be especially useful in studies of the various surface charge migration effects in nitride HEMTs. An important by-product of the method is a quantitative assessment of the energy position of the surface Fermi level and its dynamics under various bias conditions.

A data-driven approach for industrial utility systems optimization under uncertainty

Energy optimization of utility system helps to reduce the operating cost and save energy for the industrial plants. Widespread uncertainties such as device efficiency and process demand pose new challenges for this issue. A hybrid modeling framework is presented by introducing the operating data into mechanism model to adapt the changes of device efficiency and operating conditions. Mathematical models of boilers, steam turbines, and letdown valves are then developed in the framework. Based on the process historical data of a real-world plant, a Dirichlet process mixture model is used to capture the support information of uncertain parameters. Bridging data-driven robust optimization (DDRO) and utility system optimization under uncertainty, a robust mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model is developed by utilizing the derived uncertainty set. The robust counterpart of the developed model can be reformulated as a tractable MINLP problem including conic quadratic constraints that could be solved efficiently. A real-world case study is carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in protecting against uncertainties and achieving a good trade-off between optimality and robustness of the operational decisions for industrial utility systems.

Advances and Prospects of Sulfide All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries via One-to-One Comparison with Conventional Liquid Lithium Ion Batteries.

Owing to the safety issue of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) under the harsh operating conditions of electric vehicles and mobile devices, all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) that utilize inorganic solid electrolytes are regarded as a secure next-generation battery system. Significant efforts are devoted to developing each component of ASSLBs, such as the solid electrolyte and the active materials, which have led to considerable improvements in their electrochemical properties. Among the various solid electrolytes such as sulfide, polymer, and oxide, the sulfide solid electrolyte is considered as the most promising candidate for commercialization because of its high lithium ion conductivity and mechanical properties. However, the disparity in energy and power density between the current sulfide ASSLBs and conventional LIBs is still wide, owing to a lack of understanding of the battery electrode system. Representative developments of ASSLBs in terms of the sulfide solid electrolyte, active materials, and electrode engineering are presented with emphasis on the current status of their electrochemical performances, compared to those of LIBs. As a rational method to realizing high energy sulfide ASSLBs, the requirements for the sulfide solid electrolytes and active materials are provided along through simple experimental demonstrations. Potential future research directions in the development of commercially viable sulfide ASSLBs are suggested.

Photodriven Dipole Reordering: Key to Carrier Separation in Metalorganic Halide Perovskites.

Photodriven dipole reordering of the intercalated organic molecules in halide perovskites has been suggested to be a critical degree of freedom, potentially affecting physical properties, device performance, and stability of hybrid perovskite-based optoelectronic devices. However, thus far a direct atomically resolved dipole mapping under device operation condition, that is, illumination, is lacking. Here, we map simultaneously the molecule dipole orientation pattern and the electrostatic potential with atomic resolution using photoexcited cross-sectional scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. Our experimental observations demonstrate that a photodriven molecule dipole reordering, initiated by a photoexcited separation of electron-hole pairs in spatially displaced orbitals, leads to a fundamental reshaping of the potential landscape in halide perovskites, creating separate one-dimensional transport channels for holes and electrons. We anticipate that analogous light-induced polarization order transitions occur in bulk and are at the origin of the extraordinary efficiencies of organometal halide perovskite-based solar cells as well as could reconcile apparently contradictory materials' properties.

Determination of the rolling resistance coefficient of pneumatic wheel systems

The basic resistance during moving objects that are equipped with a circular system is rolling resistance. In objects powered by muscle power, such as: bicycles, wheelchairs, mobile machines, shelves and storage trolleys, the problem of rolling resistance limitation is more important than in the case of structures powered by engines characterized by a significant excess of driving force relative to the sum of resistance forces. Research is being carried out on limiting the rolling resistance force, however, there is a lack of methods for measuring this parameter in the actual operating conditions of devices with a drive system without a drive unit. In the article for research, an innovative method was used of measuring the rolling resistance coefficient of objects equipped only with the rolling chassis of accordance with the patent application P.424484 and a test device compatible with the patent application P.424483. The study involved a pneumatic wheel commonly used in wheelchairs, the use of which gains popularity with increased interest in the construction of electric or diesel vehicles with low energy demand. Examples of such vehicles are available during the Shell Eco-marathon competition. The study was financed from the means of the National Centre for Research and Development under LIDER VII programme, research project no. LIDER/7/0025/L-7/15/NCBR/2016.

The determination of the rolling resistance coefficient of objects equipped with the wheels and suspension system – results of preliminary tests

Rolling resistance coefficient is one of the basic resistance when moving objects. In case of objects not equipped with a motor-driven wheels and suspension system , such as: wheelchairs, mobile machinery chopper, shelving and warehouse trucks all resistances are overcome by the muscle strength of the operator. Research is carried out to limit this phenomenon, however, there is a lack of methods for measuring this parameter in the real operating conditions of devices with a wheels and suspension system without a drive unit. The article presents an innovative method of measuring the rolling resistance coefficient of objects equipped only with the wheels and suspension system accordant with the patent application P.424484 and the developed device for these tests in accordance with patent application P.424483. Additionally, the paper presents the results of preliminary tests on the measurement of pivoting coefficient of a transport truck loaded with a given mass.

Effect of Water, Oxygen, and Air Exposure on CH3NH3PbI3–xClx Perovskite Surface Electronic Properties

AbstractThe stability of hybrid perovskite materials for solar cells and high surface property reproducibility are important topics of present research. To understand the impact of water, oxygen, and air exposure, as experienced during typical device fabrication and operation conditions, on the surface electronic properties of solution‐processed CH3NH3PbI3–xClx perovskite thin films, and subsequently formed interfaces to other materials, a comprehensive photoelectron spectroscopy study is performed. It is shown that pure oxygen exposure reduces the typically observed pronounced n‐type surface character, while pure water exposure increases it. Very low water partial pressure, e.g., as encountered in inert‐gas glove boxes and in high vacuum of 10−6 mbar, reduces the perovskite work function due to water physisorption, which is fully reversible upon mild annealing (room temperature to 50 °C) in ultrahigh vacuum. Upon exposure to ambient air, the effect of oxygen prevails over that of water, and the perovskite become less n‐type as seen by a 0.6 eV Fermi level shift toward midgap. The results help in understanding variations of the surface electronic properties reported for perovskites, which in turn impact the energy level alignment at heterojunctions in devices. For future studies, the crucial importance of stringent environment control is stressed upon.

ELECTRIC STRENGTH OF ARRESTER FOR LIGHTING SHIELDING OF 6-35 KV TRANSMMCSION LINE WITH LIGHTNING OVERVOLTAGE

Наиболее распространенным устройством для защиты от перенапряжений является вентильный разрядник. Из-за морального устаревания предлагается заменить вентильные разрядники на нелинейные ограничители перенапряжений или мультикамерные разрядники. Современные рекомендации по выбору средств для защиты от перенапряжений учитывают не все факторы при размещении устройств защиты. Например, при замене вентильных разрядников на нелинейные ограничители перенапряжений (ОПН) нередко происходят аварии. Часто из-за замены защитных устройств возникают нарушения условий эксплуатации новых приборов, поскольку при проекте ОПН устанавливают на место вентильных разрядников. Нелинейные ограничители перенапряжений имеют ряд проблем, связанных с надежностью, например, из-за частых однофазных замыканий на землю возникают проблемы с термической нестабильностью. Поэтому в качестве альтернативы ОПН в городских распределительных сетях предлагается использовать мультикамерные разрядники – устройства, представляющие собой ряд разрядных камер в силиконовой резине. Цель данной работы – вычисление напряженности электрического поля и проводимости на выходе из разрядной камеры мультикамерного разрядника, исследование воздействии мультикамерных разрядников на распределительные сети, построение зависимости от напряжения и проводимости выхлопных газов плазмы в зависимости от расстояния до мультикамерного разрядника.

Investigation of the influence of the heating device operating conditions on its energy characteristics

This paper investigates a method of accounting thermal energy consumption based on the Newton-Richman equation. A method of measuring the heat transfer coefficient was developed taking into consideration the heating device specific features. A structural scheme, an algorithm and software were developed for the proposed automated accounting system. Experimental investigation of the operating conditions influence on the heating device heat transfer coefficient was carried out. The current system was experimentally examined and proved to be efficient when implemented in an apartment building.

Light-emitting electrochemical cells based on inorganic metal halide perovskite nanocrystals

All-inorganic perovskite nanocrystals (NCs), such as CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I) NCs, have become particularly interesting for lighting applications due to their efficient synthesis, higher stability over hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites (HOIP) and narrow emission bands associated with high photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs). However, a critical aspect is how to prepare pin-hole free films using solvent-based deposition techniques and additives to avoid electrochemically-induced degradation of the perovskites under device operation conditions. Here, we have synthesized all-inorganic CsPbX3 NCs using a hot injection synthesis route and characterized their structural, morphological and photophysical properties in detail. Furthermore, we have integrated these NCs into light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs), achieving a brightness of 8 cd m−2 for the NCs comprising a mixture of bromide and iodide at low driving currents. Additionally, we have demonstrated that the use of the salt KCF3SO3 in the active layer not only decreases the injection voltage but also prevents halide segregation in perovskite NCs due to a further stabilization of the lattice with potassium ions. Overall, we believe that all-inorganic perovskite NCs are promising emitters for lighting devices, however, further efforts towards elucidating the interplay of the components of the active layer and driving schemes are necessary.

(Invited) Operando Characterization of Energy Conversion and Storage Devices Using Scanning Probe Microscopy

Energy conversion/storage devices, such as solar cells (SCs) and lithium ion batteries (LIBs), have been actively researched along with the growing interest in energy and environment issues. In order to further improve the performance of these devices, it is essential to have a deeper understanding of their working principles. To achieve this, the characterization of their physical and chemical properties under device operation conditions, so-called operando measurement, is thought to be highly effective. For example, in the case of SCs, important information related with photovoltaic conversion processes can be obtained by measuring the electrical potential, electronic states, and charge distribution in the vicinity of the excitation center under light irradiation conditions. In the case of LIBs, characterization of electrical potential and lithium ion distribution in the electrodes and electrode-electrolyte interfaces during charging and discharging processes is expected to provide strong insight into the origin of interface resistance and mechanism of cell degradation. Up to date, X-ray and electron spectroscopy techniques have led the field of operando measurement. However, the spatial resolution of those techniques is insufficient to characterize next generation devices that actively utilize nanostructure. Thus, in our group, as an operando measurement technique to evaluate the local properties at nanoscale and even down to the atomic scale, we have been working on developing scanning probe microscopy (SPM) systems that operate under various environments (under light irradiation, voltage application, inert atmospheric conditions). In this talk, we will introduce recent our works related to the characterization of perovskite SCs and all-solid-state LIBs by operando nano-scale profiling of electrical potential distribution using Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM). Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted great research interest owing to their advantages in high power conversion efficiency and low-cost fabrication. Although the power conversion efficiency of PSCs is very high (record is 22.7 %), the detailed photovoltaic conversion processes has not well understood yet compared with the conventional inorganic SCs. In this work, we used KPFM to measure internal electrical potential distribution of PSCs during device operation. We observed that the change of electrical potential induced by illumination occurred strongly at the interface between the perovskite film and charge transport layers, which suggests that charge separation mainly occurred at those interfaces, not in the perovskite film. Also, we found that the position of charge separation varied depending on the composition of perovskite materials and the device structure. These findings will be helpful for understanding the fundamental mechanism within PSCs and achieving high device efficiency. All-solid-state (ASS) LIBs are a promising candidate for next-generation energy storage devices. However, solid electrolytes for the current ASS-LIBs have various disadvantages, such as low power densities caused by high ionic resistivity at the interfaces between active materials and solid electrolytes. The high ionic resistivity has been attributed to the Li depleted layer or defects at the interfacial layer. For the fundamental understanding of the origin of interfacial resistivity, novel in situ techniques for measuring the distribution of the internal potential and/or Li ion concentration of LIB cells are strongly required. In this work, we combined Ar ion milling under non-atmospheric conditions with cross-sectional KPFM for direct imaging of the internal electrical potential distribution of the ASS-LIBs. We succeeded in the direct visualization of the change in the potential distribution of the cathode composite electrode arising from the battery charging (electrochemical reaction). The results obtained provided several insights into the battery operation, such as the behavior of Li ions and inhomogeneity of electrochemical reactions in the electrode.

Reliability Studies of a Super-Durable 3-D-Foam-Based TIM for All Environments

With the current trend and need of devices to thrive toward higher performance and faster operational speeds, while shrinking in size and weight, harsh and stringent conditions are also expected from their thermal-management capabilities. An important role in maintaining these devices at a safe operational temperature is fulfilled by thermal interface materials (TIMs). However, even state-of-the-art TIMs are reaching their limits in terms of operational temperature range and reliability, with the tendency to “pump-out” as well as “dry-out” during temperature cycling, which tremendously decreases its thermal performance and, thus, leads to failures in thermal management of the device overall. Worse, with the demand of operation at higher and higher temperatures, these failures often occur sooner and more frequently, leading to failure of the TIM before the end of the lifetime of the device. In order to deliver a higher performance TIM, capable of withstanding higher temperatures, we have recently presented a new class of nano-TIM, “3-D-foams.” These foam-like structures are composed of multilayer domains of 2-D-graphene and h-BN; they have a very high thermal conductivity, high surface conformity, and are tailorable for different electrical conduction needs. In this paper, we further studied these nano-TIMs and assessed their reliability under thermal cycling, according to JEDEC Standard JESD22-A104D, and high temperature/humidity environment, following JEDEC Standard JESD22-4118, to evaluate whether their performance can be translated into practical operating conditions of electronic devices. Results show that these 3-D-foams are able to maintain their high performance throughout all strenuous conditions they were exposed to, without any loss in chemical and physical composition, as well as thermal properties. A shelf life of over 400 years under normal office conditions, and more than ten years for extreme humid conditions was extrapolated, as well as an operational lifetime of over ten years in consumer electronics, which far exceeds normal lifetimes of current electronic appliances. These results demonstrate that this new class of nano-TIM is capable of not only outperforming state-of-the-art TIMs but is also a viable candidate to withstand current and future needs of operational temperatures and lifetimes of new electronics.

Pavement Friction Modeling using Texture Measurements and Pendulum Skid Tester

Pavement frictional behavior affects pavement performance in terms of vehicle safety, fuel consumption, and tire wear. Comprehending and interpreting pavement friction measurements is a challenging task, because of friction sensitivity to several uncontrollable factors. These factors include: pavement surface conditions, such as the type and thickness of contaminants and fluids on the surface and their interaction with friction forces; and the device operating conditions, such as sliding speed, material properties and geometry of the rubber slider used, and operating temperature. Despite the efforts to describe and quantify the impact of varying conditions on pavement friction, which ultimately will allow for a better harmonization of friction measurements, there is a need to better understand the link between the surface texture and physical friction measurements. In this paper, Persson’s friction model is used to analyze and understand the impact of surface texture on frictional behavior of dry pavement surfaces. The model was used to analyze 18 test locations, which were compared with the dry kinetic coefficients of friction (COF) estimated using a British pendulum tester (BPT). The results show that Persson’s friction model could predict the COF estimated from the BPT results with relatively high accuracy. In addition, the model could provide a profound explanation of the frictional forces mechanism. Finally, it was found that the mean profile depth (MPD) cannot provide a full picture of the frictional behavior. However, combining MPD with the Hurst exponent, texture measurements can potentially provide a full physical explanation of the frictional behavior for road surfaces.

Interplay between Ion Transport, Applied Bias, and Degradation under Illumination in Hybrid Perovskite p-i-n Devices

We studied ion transport in hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite p-i-n devices as a function of applied bias under device operating conditions. Using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and equivalent circuit modeling, we elucidated various resistive and capacitive elements in the device. We show that ion migration is predictably influenced by a low applied forward bias, characterized by an increased capacitance at the hole-transporting (HTM) and electron-transporting material (ETM) interfaces, as well as in bulk. However, unlike observations in n-i-p devices, we found that there is a capacitive discharge leading to ion redistribution in the bulk at high forward biases. Furthermore, we show that a chemical double-layer capacitance buildup as a result of ion accumulation impacts the electronic properties of the device, likely by inducing either charge pinning or charge screening, depending on the direction of the ion-induced field. Lastly, we extrapolate ion diffusion coefficients (∼10–7 cm2 s–1) a...

Device-Compatible Chiroptical Surfaces through Self-Assembly of Enantiopure Allenes.

Chiroptical methods have been proven to be superior compared to their achiral counterparts for the structural elucidation of many compounds. To expand the use of chiroptical systems to everyday applications, the development of functional materials exhibiting intense chiroptical responses is essential. Particularly, tailored and robust interfaces compatible with standard device operation conditions are required. Herein, we present the design and synthesis of chiral allenes and their use for the functionalization of gold surfaces. The self-assembly results in a monolayer-thin room-temperature-stable upstanding chiral architecture as ascertained by ellipsometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure. Moreover, these nanostructures anchored to device-compatible substrates feature intense chiroptical second harmonic generation. Both straightforward preparation of the device-compatible interfaces along with their chiroptical nature provide major prospects for everyday applications.