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Aliyev E, Emmler T, Lillepaerg J, Shishatskiy S, Dizge N, Filiz V. Two-Dimensional Nanoporous Cross-linked Polymer Networks as Emerging Candidates for Gas Adsorption. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:15282-15293. [PMID: 38585124 PMCID: PMC10993420 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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This paper illustrates the gas adsorption properties of newly synthesized nanoporous cross-linked polymer networks (CPNs). All synthesized CPNs possess N-rich functional groups and are used for the utilization of carbon dioxide and methane. Good gas adsorption and selectivities are obtained for all of the samples. Among the materials, HEREON2 outperforms better selectivity for methane separation from nitrogen rather than zeolites, activated carbons, molecular sieves, covalent organic frameworks, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The accessibility of the N-rich functionalities makes these materials potential candidates for the separation of hydrocarbons via increased polarizabilities. High-pressure adsorption experiments showed that the synthesized two-dimensional nanoporous materials also have a high affinity toward carbon dioxide. HEREON2 powders showed an increased experimental CO2/N2 selectivity of ∼25,000 at 50 bar due to the presence of nitrogen groups in the structure. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), solid-state NMR, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were applied for the characterization of the synthesized nanoporous CPNs. The results show a potential new pathway for future CPN membrane development.
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- Elvin Aliyev
- Institute
of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum
Hereon, Max-Planck Str.
1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Institute
of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum
Hereon, Max-Planck Str.
1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Institute
of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum
Hereon, Max-Planck Str.
1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Institute
of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum
Hereon, Max-Planck Str.
1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Institute
of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum
Hereon, Max-Planck Str.
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Wang S, Wang L, Sandoval D, Liu T, Zhan C, Amine K. Correlating concerted cations with oxygen redox in rechargeable batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:3561-3578. [PMID: 38415295 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00550j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Rechargeable batteries currently power much of our world, but with the increased demand for electric vehicles (EVs) capable of traveling hundreds of miles on a single charge, new paradigms are necessary for overcoming the limits of energy density, particularly in rechargeable batteries. The emergence of reversible anionic redox reactions presents a promising direction toward achieving this goal; however this process has both positive and negative effects on battery performance. While it often leads to higher capacity, anionic redox also causes several unfavorable effects such as voltage fade, voltage hysteresis, sluggish kinetics, and oxygen loss. However, the introduction of cations with topological chemistry tendencies has created an efficient pathway for achieving long-term oxygen redox with improved kinetics. The cations serve as pillars in the crystal structure and meanwhile can interact with oxygen in ways that affect the oxygen redox process through their impact on the electronic structure. This review delves into a detailed examination of the fundamental physical and chemical characteristics of oxygen redox and elucidates the crucial role that cations play in this process at the atomic and electronic scales. Furthermore, we present a systematic summary of polycationic systems, with an emphasis on their electrochemical performance, in order to provide perspectives on the development of next-generation cathode materials.
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- Shiqi Wang
- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA.
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- Department of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA.
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Zhu X, Xiong W, Hu C, Mo K, Yang M, Li Y, Li R, Shen C, Liu Y, Liu X, Wang S, Lin Q, Yuan S, Liu Z, Wang Z. Constructing Ultra-Shallow Near-Edge States for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309487. [PMID: 38174652 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Electronic band structure engineering of metal-halide perovskites (MHP) lies at the core of fundamental materials research and photovoltaic applications. However, reconfiguring the band structures in MHP for optimized electronic properties remains challenging. This article reports a generic strategy for constructing near-edge states to improve carrier properties, leading to enhanced device performances. The near-edge states are designed around the valence band edge using theoretical prediction and constructed through tailored material engineering. These states are experimentally revealed with activation energies of around 23 milli-electron volts by temperature-dependent time-resolved spectroscopy. Such small activation energies enable prolonged carrier lifetime with efficient carrier transition dynamics and low non-radiative recombination losses, as corroborated by the millisecond lifetimes of microwave conductivity. By constructing near-edge states in positive-intrinsic-negative inverted cells, a champion efficiency of 25.4% (25.0% certified) for a 0.07-cm2 cell and 23.6% (22.7% certified) for a 1-cm2 cell is achieved. The most stable encapsulated cell retains 90% of its initial efficiency after 1100 h of maximum power point tracking under one sun illumination (100 mW cm-2) at 65 °C in ambient air.
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- Xueliang Zhu
- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Key Lab of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Microelectronics Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan, 430206, China
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Kim H, Dutta SD, Randhawa A, Patil TV, Ganguly K, Acharya R, Lee J, Park H, Lim KT. Recent advances and biomedical application of 3D printed nanocellulose-based adhesive hydrogels: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130732. [PMID: 38479658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Nanocellulose-based tissue adhesives show promise for achieving rapid hemostasis and effective wound healing. Conventional methods, such as sutures and staples, have limitations, prompting the exploration of bioadhesives for direct wound adhesion and minimal tissue damage. Nanocellulose, a hydrolysis product of cellulose, exhibits superior biocompatibility and multifunctional properties, gaining interest as a base material for bioadhesive development. This study explores the potential of nanocellulose-based adhesives for hemostasis and wound healing using 3D printing techniques. Nanocellulose enables the creation of biodegradable adhesives with minimal adverse effects and opens avenues for advanced wound healing and complex tissue regeneration, such as skin, blood vessels, lungs, cartilage, and muscle. This study reviews recent trends in various nanocellulose-based 3D printed hydrogel patches for tissue engineering applications. The review also introduces various types of nanocellulose and their synthesis, surface modification, and bioadhesive fabrication techniques via 3D printing for smart wound healing.
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- Hojin Kim
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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Wang L, Du R, Liang X, Zou Y, Zhao X, Chen H, Zou X. Optimizing Edge Active Sites via Intrinsic In-Plane Iridium Deficiency in Layered Iridium Oxides for Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312608. [PMID: 38195802 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Improving catalytic activity of surface iridium sites without compromising catalytic stability is the core task of designing more efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acid. This work presents phase transition of a bulk layered iridate Na2IrO3 in acid solution at room temperature, and subsequent exfoliation to produce 2D iridium oxide nanosheets with around 4 nm thickness. The nanosheets consist of OH-terminated, honeycomb-type layers of edge-sharing IrO6 octahedral framework with intrinsic in-plane iridium deficiency. The nanosheet material is among the most active Ir-based catalysts reported for acidic OER and gives an iridium mass activity improvement up to a factor of 16.5 over rutile IrO2 nanoparticles. The material also exhibits good catalytic and structural stability and retains the catalytic activity for more than 1300 h. The combined experimental and theoretical results demonstrate that edge Ir sites of the layer are active centers for OER, with structural hydroxyl groups participating in the catalytic cycle of OER via a non-traditional adsorbate evolution mechanism. The existence of intrinsic in-plane iridium deficiency is the key to building a unique local environment of edge active sites that have optimal surface oxygen adsorption properties and thereby high catalytic activity.
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Tang H, Bai Y, Zhao H, Qin X, Hu Z, Zhou C, Huang F, Cao Y. Interface Engineering for Highly Efficient Organic Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2212236. [PMID: 36867581 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Organic solar cells (OSCs) have made dramatic advancements during the past decades owing to the innovative material design and device structure optimization, with power conversion efficiencies surpassing 19% and 20% for single-junction and tandem devices, respectively. Interface engineering, by modifying interface properties between different layers for OSCs, has become a vital part to promote the device efficiency. It is essential to elucidate the intrinsic working mechanism of interface layers, as well as the related physical and chemical processes that manipulate device performance and long-term stability. In this article, the advances in interface engineering aimed to pursue high-performance OSCs are reviewed. The specific functions and corresponding design principles of interface layers are summarized first. Then, the anode interface layer, cathode interface layer in single-junction OSCs, and interconnecting layer of tandem devices are discussed in separate categories, and the interface engineering-related improvements on device efficiency and stability are analyzed. Finally, the challenges and prospects associated with application of interface engineering are discussed with the emphasis on large-area, high-performance, and low-cost device manufacturing.
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- Haoran Tang
- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Wang Y, Yang C, Wang Z, Li G, Yang Z, Wen X, Hu X, Jiang Y, Feng SP, Chen Y, Zhou G, Liu JM, Gao J. A Self-Assembled 3D/0D Quasi-Core-Shell Structure as Internal Encapsulation Layer for Stable and Efficient FAPbI 3 Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306954. [PMID: 37990368 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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FAPbI3 perovskites have garnered considerable interest owing to their outstanding thermal stability, along with near-theoretical bandgap and efficiency. However, their inherent phase instability presents a substantial challenge to the long-term stability of devices. Herein, this issue through a dual-strategy of self-assembly 3D/0D quasi-core-shell structure is tackled as an internal encapsulation layer, and in situ introduction of excess PbI2 for surface and grain boundary defects passivating, therefore preventing moisture intrusion into FAPbI3 perovskite films. By utilizing this method alone, not only enhances the stability of the FAPbI3 film but also effectively passivates defects and minimizes non-radiative recombination, ultimately yielding a champion device efficiency of 23.23%. Furthermore, the devices own better moisture resistance, exhibiting a T80 lifetime exceeding 3500 h at 40% relative humidity (RH). Meanwhile, a 19.51% PCE of mini-module (5 × 5 cm2) is demonstrated. This research offers valuable insights and directions for the advancement of stable and highly efficient FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells.
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- Yuqi Wang
- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Advanced Design and Systems Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Noh J, Doan HA, Job H, Robertson LA, Zhang L, Assary RS, Mueller K, Murugesan V, Liang Y. An integrated high-throughput robotic platform and active learning approach for accelerated discovery of optimal electrolyte formulations. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2757. [PMID: 38553488 PMCID: PMC10980761 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47070-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Solubility of redox-active molecules is an important determining factor of the energy density in redox flow batteries. However, the advancement of electrolyte materials discovery has been constrained by the absence of extensive experimental solubility datasets, which are crucial for leveraging data-driven methodologies. In this study, we design and investigate a highly automated workflow that synergizes a high-throughput experimentation platform with a state-of-the-art active learning algorithm to significantly enhance the solubility of redox-active molecules in organic solvents. Our platform identifies multiple solvents that achieve a remarkable solubility threshold exceeding 6.20 M for the archetype redox-active molecule, 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole, from a comprehensive library of more than 2000 potential solvents. Significantly, our integrated strategy necessitates solubility assessments for fewer than 10% of these candidates, underscoring the efficiency of our approach. Our results also show that binary solvent mixtures, particularly those incorporating 1,4-dioxane, are instrumental in boosting the solubility of 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole. Beyond designing an efficient workflow for developing high-performance redox flow batteries, our machine learning-guided high-throughput robotic platform presents a robust and general approach for expedited discovery of functional materials.
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- Juran Noh
- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA.
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA.
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA.
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Jia K, Yang G, He Y, Cao Z, Gao J, Zhao H, Piao Z, Wang J, Abdelkader AM, Liang Z, Kumar RV, Zhou G, Ding S, Xi K. Degradation Mechanisms of Electrodes Promotes Direct Regeneration of Spent Li-Ion Batteries: A Review. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313273. [PMID: 38533901 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The rapid growth of electric vehicle use is expected to cause a significant environmental problem in the next few years due to the large number of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Recycling spent LIBs will not only alleviate the environmental problems but also address the challenge of limited natural resources shortages. While several hydro- and pyrometallurgical processes are developed for recycling different components of spent batteries, direct regeneration presents clear environmental, and economic advantages. The principle of the direct regeneration approach is restoring the electrochemical performance by healing the defective structure of the spent materials. Thus, the development of direct regeneration technology largely depends on the formation mechanism of defects in spent LIBs. This review systematically details the degradation mechanisms and types of defects found in diverse cathode materials, graphite anodes, and current collectors during the battery's lifecycle. Building on this understanding, principles and methodologies for directly rejuvenating materials within spent LIBs are outlined. Also the main challenges and solutions for the large-scale direct regeneration of spent LIBs are proposed. Furthermore, this review aims to pave the way for the direct regeneration of materials in discarded lithium-ion batteries by offering a theoretical foundation and practical guidance.
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- Kai Jia
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School &Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School &Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, UK
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School &Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Hu A, Li S, Zhang S, Wang H. Prepared Sulfonic-Acid-Based Ionic Liquid for Catalytic Conversion of Furfuryl Alcohol to Ethyl Levulinate. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14375-14380. [PMID: 38559984 PMCID: PMC10975587 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Efficient utilization of Brønsted acids has been advanced through the synthesis of a novel pyridinium propyl sulfonic acid ionic liquid catalyst, [PSna][HSO4]. Employing niacin and 1,3-propanesulfonic lactone, the synthesis aimed to achieve a catalyst that combines atom-efficiency with stability. Optimal catalytic activity was demonstrated at a temperature of 110 °C over a 2 h reaction time, resulting in a furfuryl alcohol conversion and ethyl levulinate yield of 97.79% and 96.10%, respectively. Notably, the extraction and recovery of [PSna][HSO4] exhibited commendable repeatability with up to five cycles, maintaining furfuryl alcohol conversion and ethyl levulinate yield at 93.74% and 88.17%, which highlights the catalyst's durability. Density flooding theory (DFT) calculations were employed to determine the most probable reaction pathways and identify all possible transition states and the reaction energy barriers overcome at each step of the reaction.
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- Aiyun Hu
- Shazhou
Professional Institute of Technology, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education,
School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Shazhou
Professional Institute of Technology, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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- Shazhou
Professional Institute of Technology, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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- The
Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education,
School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Li A, Tang X, Cao R, Song D, Wang F, Yan H, Chen H, Wei Z. Directed Surface Reconstruction of Fe Modified Co 2VO 4 Spinel Oxides for Water Oxidation Catalysts Experiencing Self-Terminating Surface Deterioration. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401818. [PMID: 38529734 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Affordable highly efficient catalysts for electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) play pivotal roles in green hydrogen production via water electrolysis. Regarding the non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts, considerable efforts are made to decipher the cation leaching and surface reconstruction; yet, little attention is focused on correlating them with catalytical activity and stability. Herein, in situ reconstruction of Fe-modified Co2VO4 precursor catalyst to form a highly active (Fe,V)-doped CoOOH phase for OER is reported, during which partial leaching of V accelerates the surface reconstruction and the V reserved in the reconstructed CoOOH layer in the form of alkali-resistant V2O3 serves for dynamic charge compensation and prevention of excessive loss of lattice oxygen and Co dissolution. Fe substitution facilitates Co pre-oxidation and endows the catalysts with structural flexibility by elevating O 2p band level; hence, encouraging participation of lattice oxygen in OER. The optimized Co2Fe0.25V0.75O4 electrode can afford current densities of 10 and 500 mA cm-2 at low overpotentials of 205 and 320 mV, respectively, with satisfactory stability over 600 h. By coupling with Pt/C cathode, the assembled alkaline electrolyzer can deliver 500 mA cm-2 at a low cell voltage of 1.798 V, better than that of commercial RuO2 (+) || Pt/C (-).
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- Ang Li
- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Jiuyanqiao Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment and System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Shazhengjie 174, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Wen Z, Fang W, Wang F, Kang H, Zhao S, Guo S, Chen G. Dual-Salt Electrolyte Additive Enables High Moisture Tolerance and Favorable Electric Double Layer for Lithium Metal Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314876. [PMID: 38305641 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The carbonate electrolyte chemistry is a primary determinant for the development of high-voltage lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Unfortunately, their implementation is greatly plagued by sluggish electrode interfacial dynamics and insufficient electrolyte thermodynamic stability. Herein, lithium trifluoroacetate-lithium nitrate (LiTFA-LiNO3 ) dual-salt additive-reinforced carbonate electrolyte (LTFAN) is proposed for stabilizing high-voltage LMBs. We reveal that 1) the in situ generated inorganic-rich electrode-electrolyte interphase (EEI) enables rapid interfacial dynamics, 2) TFA- preferentially interacts with moisture over PF6 - to strengthen the moisture tolerance of designed electrolyte, and 3) NO3 - is found to be noticeably enriched at the cathode interface on charging, thus constructing Li+ -enriched, solvent-coordinated, thermodynamically favorable electric double layer (EDL). The superior moisture tolerance of LTFAN and the thermodynamically stable EDL constructed at cathode interface play a decisive role in upgrading the compatibility of carbonate electrolyte with high-voltage cathode. The LMBs with LTFAN realize 4.3 V-NCM523/4.4 V-NCM622 superior cycling reversibility and excellent rate capability, which is the leading level of documented records for carbonate electrode.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering and BIC-ESAT, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering and BIC-ESAT, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Ghasemi M, Wei Q, Lu J, Yang Y, Hou J, Jia B, Wen X. Can thick metal-halide perovskite single crystals have narrower optical bandgaps with near-infrared absorption? Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:9137-9148. [PMID: 38456202 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00034j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Metal-halide perovskite (MHP) single crystals are emerging as potential competitors to their polycrystalline thin-film counterparts. These materials have shown the specific feature of extended absorbance towards the near-infrared (NIR) region, which promises further extension of their applications in the field of photovoltaics and photodetectors. This notable expansion of absorbance has been explained by the narrower effective optical bandgap of MHP single crystals promoted by their large thickness over several micrometres to millimetres. Herein, the attributes of the material's thickness and the measurement technique used to estimate these characteristics are discussed to elucidate the actual origins of the extended absorbance of MHP single crystals. Contrary to the general belief of the narrower bandgap of the MHP single crystals, we demonstrate that the extended NIR absorption in the MHP single crystals mainly originates from the combination of unique below-bandgap absorption of MHPs, the thickness of single crystals, and the technical limitation of the spectrophotometer, with the key attributes of (i) significantly large thickness of the MHP single crystals by suppressing the transmitted light and (ii) the detector's limited dynamic range. Combining the theoretical and experimental characterizations, we clarify the significant role of the large thickness together with the limited sensitivity of the detector in promoting the well-known red shift of the absorption onset of the MHP single crystals. The observations evidently show that in some special circumstances, the acquired absorption spectrum cannot reliably represent the optical bandgap of MHP materials. This highlights some misinterpretations in the estimation of the narrower optical bandgap of the MHP single crystals from conventional optical methods, while the optical bandgap is an inherent property independent of the thickness. The proposed broad applications of the MHP single crystals are dictated by their fascinating properties, and therefore, a deep insight into these features should be considered besides device applications, because much of their property-function relationships are still ambiguous and a subject of debate.
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- Mehri Ghasemi
- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia.
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia.
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia.
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia.
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Wang Y, Zou J, Zhao C, Jiang H, Song Y, Zhang L, Li X, Wang F, Fan L, Liu X, Wei M, Yang L. Building a Charge Transfer Bridge between g-C 3N 4 and Perovskite with Molecular Engineering to Achieve Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13815-13827. [PMID: 38442230 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Effective defect passivation and efficient charge transfer within polycrystalline perovskite grains and corresponding boundaries are necessary to achieve highly efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Herein, focusing on the boundary location of g-C3N4 during the crystallization modulation on perovskite, molecular engineering of 4-carboxyl-3-fluorophenylboronic acid (BF) on g-C3N4 was designed to obtain a novel additive named BFCN. With the help of the strong bonding ability of BF with both g-C3N4 and perovskite and favorable intramolecular charge transfer within BFCN, not only has the crystal quality of perovskite films been improved due to the effective defects passivation, but the charge transfer has also been greatly accelerated due to the formation of additional charge transfer channels on the grain boundaries. As a result, the champion BFCN-based PSCs achieve the highest photoelectric conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.71% with good stability.
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- Yingjie Wang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130013, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
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Noor NA, Tahir W, Mumtaz S, Elansary HO. Physical properties of ferromagnetic Mn-doped double perovskites (DPs) Cs 2AgInCl/Br 6 for spintronics and solar cell devices: DFT calculations. RSC Adv 2024; 14:9497-9508. [PMID: 38516157 PMCID: PMC10953807 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00754a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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A computational framework based on density functional theory (DFT) has been effectively employed to investigate the wide-ranging physical characteristics of ferromagnetic manganese (Mn)-substituted double perovskites (DPs) with composition Cs2AgIn1-xMnxCl/Br6 (x = 0.0, 0.25). This research covers a systematic exploration of the mentioned DPs for potential applications in the domains of spintronics and energy conversion devices. The physics concerning ferromagnetic (FM) Cs2AgIn0.75Mn0.25Cl/Br6 DPs was studied computationally using the modified Becke-Johnson (mBJ-LDA) potential and the generalized gradient approximation (PBEsol GGA) method introduced by Perdew, Burke, and Ernzerhof. The structural, electronic, magnetic, and transport behavior of materials were investigated using these computations. Structural parameters for both perovskite materials were computed subsequent to their optimization in FM phase. According to evaluations of the electronic band structure and density of states (DOS), the incorporation of Mn ions into the host lattice causes exchange splitting induced by p-d hybridization, consequently stabilizing the FM state. Probing the sharing of magnetic moment, charge, and spin between the substituent cations and the host anions led to the comprehensive elaboration of this exchange splitting of bands. Important parameters such as exchange constants (N0α, N0β), and direct spin-exchange splitting Δx(d), support the stability of the FM state. Finally, we briefly explored the spin effect on other aspects of electronic transport, the Seebeck coefficient, and the power factor, using the conventional Boltzmann transport theory.
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- N A Noor
- Department of Physics, RIPHAH International University Campus Lahore Pakistan
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- Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur 63100 Pakistan
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- Electrical and Biological Physics, Krangwoon University Seoul 01897 South Korea
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University P. O. Box 2460 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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Miao L, Jia W, Cao X, Jiao L. Computational chemistry for water-splitting electrocatalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2771-2807. [PMID: 38344774 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs01068b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by renewable electricity has attracted great interest in recent years for producing hydrogen with high-purity. However, the practical applications of this technology are limited by the development of electrocatalysts with high activity, low cost, and long durability. In the search for new electrocatalysts, computational chemistry has made outstanding contributions by providing fundamental laws that govern the electron behavior and enabling predictions of electrocatalyst performance. This review delves into theoretical studies on electrochemical water-splitting processes. Firstly, we introduce the fundamentals of electrochemical water electrolysis and subsequently discuss the current advancements in computational methods and models for electrocatalytic water splitting. Additionally, a comprehensive overview of benchmark descriptors is provided to aid in understanding intrinsic catalytic performance for water-splitting electrocatalysts. Finally, we critically evaluate the remaining challenges within this field.
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- Licheng Miao
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Ren Y, Li S, Yu C, Zheng Y, Wang C, Qian B, Wang L, Fang W, Sun Y, Qiu J. NH 3 Electrosynthesis from N 2 Molecules: Progresses, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:6409-6421. [PMID: 38412558 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c11676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Green ammonia (NH3), made by using renewable electricity to split nearly limitless nitrogen (N2) molecules, is a vital platform molecule and an ideal fuel to drive the sustainable development of human society without carbon dioxide emission. The NH3 electrosynthesis field currently faces the dilemma of low yield rate and efficiency; however, decoupling the overlapping issues of this area and providing guidelines for its development directions are not trivial because it involves complex reaction process and multidisciplinary entries (for example, electrochemistry, catalysis, interfaces, processes, etc.). In this Perspective, we introduce a classification scheme for NH3 electrosynthesis based on the reaction process, namely, direct (N2 reduction reaction) and indirect electrosynthesis (Li-mediated/plasma-enabled NH3 electrosynthesis). This categorization allows us to finely decouple the complicated reaction pathways and identify the specific rate-determining steps/bottleneck issues for each synthesis approach such as N2 activation, H2 evolution side reaction, solid-electrolyte interphase engineering, plasma process, etc. We then present a detailed overview of the latest progresses on solving these core issues in terms of the whole electrochemical system covering the electrocatalysts, electrodes, electrolytes, electrolyzers, etc. Finally, we discuss the research focuses and the promising strategies for the development of NH3 electrosynthesis in the future with a multiscale perspective of atomistic mechanisms, nanoscale electrocatalysts, microscale electrodes/interfaces, and macroscale electrolyzers/processes. It is expected that this Perspective will provide the readers with an in-depth understanding of the bottleneck issues and insightful guidance on designing the efficient NH3 electrosynthesis systems.
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- Yongwen Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Simenas M, Gagor A, Banys J, Maczka M. Phase Transitions and Dynamics in Mixed Three- and Low-Dimensional Lead Halide Perovskites. Chem Rev 2024; 124:2281-2326. [PMID: 38421808 PMCID: PMC10941198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Lead halide perovskites are extensively investigated as efficient solution-processable materials for photovoltaic applications. The greatest stability and performance of these compounds are achieved by mixing different ions at all three sites of the APbX3 structure. Despite the extensive use of mixed lead halide perovskites in photovoltaic devices, a detailed and systematic understanding of the mixing-induced effects on the structural and dynamic aspects of these materials is still lacking. The goal of this review is to summarize the current state of knowledge on mixing effects on the structural phase transitions, crystal symmetry, cation and lattice dynamics, and phase diagrams of three- and low-dimensional lead halide perovskites. This review analyzes different mixing recipes and ingredients providing a comprehensive picture of mixing effects and their relation to the attractive properties of these materials.
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- Mantas Simenas
- Faculty
of Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okólna 2, PL-50-422 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okólna 2, PL-50-422 Wroclaw, Poland
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Lv T, Liang Y, Zeng F, Li F, Yang X, Huang J, Zheng R. Kinetic Process with Anti-Frenkel Disorder in a CsPbI 3 Perovskite. J Phys Chem Lett 2024:2929-2935. [PMID: 38451529 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Halide perovskites are rich in ionic diffusion phenomena due to their low activation energy. The soft lead iodide lattice can, in theory, endow the system with more complex defect collaborative motions. In this work, we systematically investigated the hopping mechanics of iodide interstitials with respect to various defect behaviors, such as anti-Frenkel disorder creation and annihilation. We found that the existence of iodide vacancies and interstitials can effectively lower the creation barrier of additional anti-Frenkel disorder in the halide perovskite. The free energy barriers for generating additional Frenkel defect pairs vary from 0.25 to 0.43 eV, in the proximity of those of the original iodide defects at 300 K. This finding suggests that the spontaneous creation of a specific level of anti-Frenkel disorder facilitates long-range annihilation and defect hopping processes.
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- Taoyuze Lv
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dong Chuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Liu Y, Li J, Deng X, Chi SS, Wang J, Zeng H, Jiang Y, Li T, Liu Z, Wang H, Zhang G, Deng Y, Wang C. Regulating Electrolyte Solvation Structures via Diluent-Solvent Interactions for Safe High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311812. [PMID: 38453675 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Local high concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) have been proved to be one of the most promising systems to stabilize both high voltage cathodes and Li metal anode for next-generation batteries. However, the solvation structures and interactions among different species in LHCEs are still convoluted, which bottlenecks the further breakthrough on electrolyte development. Here, it is demonstrated that the hydrogen bonding interaction between diluent and solvent is crucial for the construction of LHCEs and corresponding interphase chemistries. The 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl trifluoromethane sulfonate (TFSF) is selected as diluent with the solvent dimethoxy-ethane (DME) to prepare a non-flammable LHCE for high voltage LMBs. This is first find that the hydrogen bonding interaction between TFSF and DME solvent tailors the electrolyte solvation structures by weakening the coordination of DME molecules to Li+ cations and allows more participation of anions in the first solvation shell, leading to the formation of aggregates (AGGs) clusters which are conducive to generating inorganic solid/cathodic electrolyte interphases (SEI/CEIs). The proposed TFSF based LHCE enables the Li||NCM811 (LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 O2 ) batteries to realize >80% capacity retention with a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.8% for 230 cycles under aggressive conditions (NCM811 cathode: 3.4 mAh cm-2 , cut-off voltage: 4.4 V, and 20 µm Li foil).
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- Yuqi Liu
- Research Institute of Materials Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research & Development Center, GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Zen Semiconductor Corporation, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Shenzhen CAPCHEM Technology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering (South China University of Technology), Ministration of Education, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering (South China University of Technology), Ministration of Education, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Pols M, van Duin ACT, Calero S, Tao S. Mixing I and Br in Inorganic Perovskites: Atomistic Insights from Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2024; 128:4111-4118. [PMID: 38476824 PMCID: PMC10926166 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c00563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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All-inorganic halide perovskites have received a great deal of attention as attractive alternatives to overcome the stability issues of hybrid halide perovskites that are commonly associated with organic cations. To find a compromise between the optoelectronic properties of CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3, perovskites with CsPb(BrxI1-x)3 mixed compositions are commonly used. An additional benefit is that without sacrificing the optoelectronic properties for applications such as solar cells or light-emitting diodes, small amounts of Br in CsPbI3 can prevent the inorganic perovskite from degrading to a photo-inactive non-perovskite yellow phase. Despite indications that strain in the perovskite lattice plays a role in the stabilization of the material, a full understanding of such strain is lacking. Here, we develop a reactive force field (ReaxFF) for perovskites starting from our previous work for CsPbI3, and we extend this force field to CsPbBr3 and mixed CsPb(BrxI1-x)3 compounds. This force field is used in large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to study perovskite phase transitions and the internal ion dynamics associated with the phase transitions. We find that an increase of the Br content lowers the temperature at which the perovskite reaches a cubic structure. Specifically, by substituting Br for I, the smaller ionic radius of Br induces a strain in the lattice that changes the internal dynamics of the octahedra. Importantly, this effect propagates through the perovskite lattice ranging up to distances of 2 nm, explaining why small concentrations of Br in CsPb(BrxI1-x)3 (x ≤ 1/4) have a significant impact on the phase stability of mixed halide perovskites.
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- Mike Pols
- Materials
Simulation & Modelling, Department of Applied Physics and Science
Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Center
for Computational Energy Research, Department of Applied Physics and
Science Education, Eindhoven University
of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania
State University, University
Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Materials
Simulation & Modelling, Department of Applied Physics and Science
Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Materials
Simulation & Modelling, Department of Applied Physics and Science
Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Center
for Computational Energy Research, Department of Applied Physics and
Science Education, Eindhoven University
of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Xue Y, Lin C, Zhong J, Huang D, Persson C. Group-IIIA element doped BaSnS 2 as a high efficiency absorber for intermediate band solar cell from a first-principles insight. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:8380-8389. [PMID: 38404232 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05824g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The quest for high-performance solar cell absorbers has garnered significant attention in the field of photovoltaic research in recent years. To overcome the Shockley-Queisser (SQ) limit of ∼31% for single junction solar cell and realize higher power conversion efficiency, the concept of an intermediate band solar cell (IBSC) has been proposed. This involves the incorporation of an intermediate band (IB) to assist the three band-edge absorptions within the single absorber layer. BaSnS2 has an appropriate width of its forbidden gap in order to host an IB. In this work, doping of BaSnS2 was studied based on hybrid functional calculations. The results demonstrated that isolated and half-filled IBs were generated with suitable energy states in the band gap region after group-IIIA element (i.e., Al, Ga, and In) doping at Sn site. The theoretical efficiencies under one sun illumination of 39.0%, 44.3%, and 39.7% were obtained for 25% doping concentration of Al, Ga, and In, respectively; thus, larger than the single-junction SQ-limit. Furthermore, the dopants have lower formation energies when substituting the Sn site compare to occupying the Ba and S sites, and that helps realizing a proper IB with three band-edge absorptions. Therefore, group-IIIA element doped BaSnS2 is proposed as a high-efficiency absorber for IBSC.
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- Yang Xue
- Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Precision Navigation Technology and Application, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-100 44, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Physics and Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, NO-0316, Oslo, Norway
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Yekani R, Wang H, Bessette S, Gauvin R, Demopoulos G. Synergetic interfacial conductivity modulation dictating hysteresis evolution in perovskite solar cells under operation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:8366-8379. [PMID: 38404140 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00067f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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In this work, the configuration of compact TiO2 coating (c-TiO2) interface as electron transport layer (ETL) in giving rise to loss and gain of fill factor (FF) and therefore modulation of hysteresis behavior in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is investigated. For this purpose, PSCs based on planar compact TiO2 (c-TiO2) as well as a scaffold-based architecture are studied. In the latter case c-TiO2 coats a hydrothermally grown titania nanorod scaffold. The results demonstrate that when c-TiO2 is used in planar configuration, FF considerably improves with prolonged light soaking which is in sharp contrast to what is observed for scaffold-based PSCs. Moreover, higher thickness of planar c-TiO2 is shown to be beneficial for sustaining FF in forward scan. Finally, through studying the intricate interfacial dynamics utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), it was concluded that for a PSC under operation, the cumulative effect of conductivity modulation at the perovskite with transport layer interfaces, for their respective charge carriers, determines the loss and gain in performance depending on scan rate, applied bias and prolonged light soaking. This work points towards multiple factors affecting PSC output, which could work either in confluence or against one another depending on the interfacial configuration of transport layers.
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- Rana Yekani
- Materials Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C5, Canada.
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- Materials Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C5, Canada.
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- Materials Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C5, Canada.
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- Materials Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C5, Canada.
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- Materials Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C5, Canada.
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Wu X, Smet E, Brandi F, Raikwar D, Zhang Z, Maes BUW, Sels BF. Advancements and Perspectives toward Lignin Valorization via O-Demethylation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317257. [PMID: 38128012 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Lignin represents the largest aromatic carbon resource in plants, holding significant promise as a renewable feedstock for bioaromatics and other cyclic hydrocarbons in the context of the circular bioeconomy. However, the methoxy groups of aryl methyl ethers, abundantly found in technical lignins and lignin-derived chemicals, limit their pertinent chemical reactivity and broader applicability. Unlocking the phenolic hydroxyl functionality through O-demethylation (ODM) has emerged as a valuable approach to mitigate this need and enables further applications. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the progress in the valorization of technical lignin and lignin-derived chemicals via ODM, both catalytic and non-catalytic reactions. Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the properties and potential applications of the O-demethylated products is presented, accompanied by a systematic overview of available ODM reactions. This review primarily focuses on enhancing the phenolic hydroxyl content in lignin-derived species through ODM, showcasing its potential in the catalytic funneling of lignin and value-added applications. A comprehensive synopsis and future outlook are included in the concluding section of this review.
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- Xian Wu
- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Organic Synthesis Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Organic Synthesis Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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Ye Y, Xu J, Li X, Jian Y, Xie F, Chen J, Jin Y, Yu X, Lee MH, Wang N, Sun S, Meng H. Orbital Occupancy Modulation to Optimize Intermediate Absorption for Efficient Electrocatalysts in Water Electrolysis and Zinc-Ethanol-Air Battery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2312618. [PMID: 38439598 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Spin engineering is a promising way to modulate the interaction between the metal d-orbital and the intermediates and thus enhance the catalytic kinetics. Herein, an innovative strategy is reported to modulate the spin state of Co by regulating its coordinating environment. o-c-CoSe2 -Ni is prepared as pre-catalyst, then in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and in situ Raman spectroscopy are employed to prove phase transition, and CoOOH/Co3 O4 is formed on the surface as active sites. In hybrid water electrolysis, the voltage has a negative shift, and in zinc-ethanol-air battery, the charging voltage is lowered and the cycling stability is greatly increased. Coordinated atom substitution and crystalline symmetry change are combined to regulate the absorption ability of reaction intermediates with balanced optimal adsorption. Coordinated atom substitution weakens the adsorption while the crystalline symmetry change strengthens the adsorption. Importantly, the tetrahedral sites are introduced by Ni doping which enables the co-existence of four-coordinated sites and six-coordination sites in o-c-CoSe2 -Ni. The dz2 + dx2 -y2 orbital occupancy decreases after the atomic substitution, while increases after replacing the CoSe6 -Oh field with CoSe6 -Oh /CoSe4 -Td . This work explores a new direction for the preparation of efficient catalysts for water electrolysis and innovative zinc-ethanol-air battery.
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- Yanting Ye
- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei, 25137, Taiwan
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Center Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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Hudson EP. The Calvin Benson cycle in bacteria: New insights from systems biology. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2024; 155:71-83. [PMID: 37002131 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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The Calvin Benson cycle in phototrophic and chemolithoautotrophic bacteria has ecological and biotechnological importance, which has motivated study of its regulation. I review recent advances in our understanding of how the Calvin Benson cycle is regulated in bacteria and the technologies used to elucidate regulation and modify it, and highlight differences between and photoautotrophic and chemolithoautotrophic models. Systems biology studies have shown that in oxygenic phototrophic bacteria, Calvin Benson cycle enzymes are extensively regulated at post-transcriptional and post-translational levels, with multiple enzyme activities connected to cellular redox status through thioredoxin. In chemolithoautotrophic bacteria, regulation is primarily at the transcriptional level, with effector metabolites transducing cell status, though new methods should now allow facile, proteome-wide exploration of biochemical regulation in these models. A biotechnological objective is to enhance CO2 fixation in the cycle and partition that carbon to a product of interest. Flux control of CO2 fixation is distributed over multiple enzymes, and attempts to modulate gene Calvin cycle gene expression show a robust homeostatic regulation of growth rate, though the synthesis rates of products can be significantly increased. Therefore, de-regulation of cycle enzymes through protein engineering may be necessary to increase fluxes. Non-canonical Calvin Benson cycles, if implemented with synthetic biology, could have reduced energy demand and enzyme loading, thus increasing the attractiveness of these bacteria for industrial applications.
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- Elton P Hudson
- Department of Protein Science, Science for Life Laboratory, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Nematollahi AH, Fathi S, Mahravan A. Investigating the energy-saving potential of using thermochromic coatings on opaque and transparent elements of educational buildings. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:18157-18170. [PMID: 36757595 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25723-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Buildings consume about 40% of global energy. It is essential to use various measures to reduce the energy consumption of the buildings as much as possible. This research investigates the impact of using a new combination of thermochromic (TC) materials in the building envelope of educational buildings. A case study building at Razi University was selected, and a 3D model was created in DesignBuilder software. Firstly, TC coating for external walls was entered into the base model, and several simulations were performed to find the effect of this coating on the energy consumption of the building. Then, a low-emissivity thermochromic (LETC) window was defined using energy management system (EMS) scripting and was entered into the base model. Finally, these two measures were combined, and the cumulative effect of using both TC coating on the external walls and LETC window was identified. Results indicated that the simultaneous application of these two measures reduced the heating demand of the building more in Tabriz, with the least cooling degree days (CDD). Also, simulation results revealed that the simultaneous use of these measures decreased the cooling demand of the building more in Bandar Abbas, with the highest CDD. Using TC coating on the external walls and LETC windows together reduced the energy consumption of the building more in Bandar Abbas. Consequently, integrating these measures can reduce the heating demand of educational buildings more in heating-dominated climates. Also, the simultaneous use of these measures can reduce cooling demand more in cooling-dominated climates.
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- Amir Hossein Nematollahi
- Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili, Ardebil, Iran
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- Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Arora R, Singh P, Sarangi PK, Kumar S, Chandel AK. A critical assessment on scalable technologies using high solids loadings in lignocellulose biorefinery: challenges and solutions. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:218-235. [PMID: 36592989 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2151409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The pretreatment and the enzymatic saccharification are the key steps in the extraction of fermentable sugars for further valorization of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) to biofuels and value-added products via biochemical and/or chemical conversion routes. Due to low density and high-water absorption capacity of LCB, the large volume of water is required for its processing. Integration of pretreatment, saccharification, and co-fermentation has succeeded and well-reported in the literature. However, there are only few reports on extraction of fermentable sugars from LCB with high biomass loading (>10% Total solids-TS) feasible to industrial reality. Furthermore, the development of enzymatic cocktails can overcome technology hurdles with high biomass loading. Hence, a better understanding of constraints involved in the development of technology with high biomass loading can result in an economical and efficient yield of fermentable sugars for the production of biofuels and bio-chemicals with viable titer, rate, and yield (TRY) at industrial scale. The present review aims to provide a critical assessment on the production of fermentable sugars from lignocelluloses with high solid biomass loading. The impact of inhibitors produced during both pretreatment and saccharification has been elucidated. Moreover, the limitations imposed by high solid loading on efficient mass transfer during saccharification process have been elaborated.
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- Richa Arora
- Department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
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- Biochemical Conversion Division, Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy, Kapurthala, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena (EEL), University of São Paulo, Lorena, Brazil
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Zhu Y, Zheng S, Qin J, Ma J, Das P, Zhou F, Wu ZS. 2.4 V ultrahigh-voltage aqueous MXene-based asymmetric micro-supercapacitors with high volumetric energy density toward a self-sufficient integrated microsystem. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 4:307-314. [PMID: 38933500 PMCID: PMC11197584 DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2022.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Two-dimensional MXenes are key high-capacitance electrode materials for micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) catering to integrated microsystems. However, the narrow electrochemical voltage windows of conventional aqueous electrolytes (≤ 1.23 V) and symmetric MXene MSCs (typically ≤ 0.6 V) substantially limit their output voltage and energy density. Highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes exhibit lower water molecule activity, which inhibits water splitting and consequently widens the operating voltage window. Herein, we report ultrahigh-voltage aqueous planar asymmetric MSCs (AMSCs) based on a highly concentrated LiCl-gel quasi-solid-state electrolyte with MXene (Ti3C2T x ) as the negative electrode and MnO2 nanosheets as the positive electrode (MXene//MnO2-AMSCs). The MXene//MnO2-AMSCs exhibit a high voltage of up to 2.4 V, attaining an ultrahigh volumetric energy density of 53 mWh cm-3. Furthermore, the in-plane geometry and the quasi-solid-state electrolyte enabled excellent mechanical flexibility and performance uniformity in the serially/parallel connected packs of our AMSCs. Notably, the MXene//MnO2-AMSC-based integrated microsystem, in conjunction with solar cells and consumer electronics, could efficiently realize simultaneous energy harvesting, storage, and conversion. The findings of this study provide insights for constructing high-voltage aqueous MXene-based AMSCs as safe and self-sufficient micropower sources in smart integrated microsystems.
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- Yuanyuan Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Ali S, Akhter MS, Waqas M, Zubair H, Bhatti HN, Mahal A, Shawky AM, Alkhouri A, Khera RA. End-capped engineering of Quinoxaline core-based non-fullerene acceptor materials with improved power conversion efficiency. J Mol Graph Model 2024; 127:108699. [PMID: 38150839 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Improving the light-harvesting efficiency and boosting open circuit voltage are crucial challenges for enhancing the efficiency of organic solar cells. This work introduces seven new molecules (SA1-SA7) to upgrade the optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties of Q-C-F molecule-based solar cells. All recently designed molecules have the same alkyl-substituted Quinoxaline core and CPDT donor but vary in the end-capped acceptor subunits. All the investigated molecules have revealed superior properties than the model (R) by having absorbance ranging from 681 nm to 782 nm in the gaseous medium while 726 nm-861 nm in chloroform solvent, with the lowest band gap ranging from 1.91 to 2.19 eV SA1 molecule demonstrated the highest λmax (861 nm) in chloroform solvent and the lowest band gap (1.91 eV). SA2 molecule has manifested highest dipole moment (4.5089 D), lower exciton binding energy in gaseous (0.33 eV) and chloroform solvent (0.47 eV), and lower charge mobility of hole (0.0077693) and electron (0.0042470). At the same time, SA7 showed the highest open circuit voltage (1.56 eV) and fill factor (0.9166) due to solid electron-pulling acceptor moieties. From these supportive outcomes, it is inferred that our computationally investigated molecules may be promising candidates to be used in advanced versions of OSCs in the upcoming period.
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- Sajjad Ali
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, P. O. Box 32028, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis, College of Health Technology, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Science and Technology Unit (STU), Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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Liu C, Li F, Wang L, Li Z, Zhao Y, Li Y, Li W, Zhao Z, Fan K, Li F, Sun L. Polymeric viologen-based electron transfer mediator for improving the photoelectrochemical water splitting on Sb 2Se 3 photocathode. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 4:291-299. [PMID: 38933506 PMCID: PMC11197680 DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2022.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The photogenerated charge carrier separation and transportation of inside photocathodes can greatly influence the performance of photoelectrochemical (PEC) H2 production devices. Coupling TiO2 with p-type semiconductors to construct heterojunction structures is one of the most widely used strategies to facilitate charge separation and transportation. However, the band position of TiO2 could not perfectly match with all p-type semiconductors. Here, taking antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) as an example, a rational strategy was developed by introducing a viologen electron transfer mediator (ETM) containing polymeric film (poly-1,1'-dially-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium, denoted as PV2+) at the interface between Sb2Se3 and TiO2 to regulate the energy band alignment, which could inhibit the recombination of photogenerated charge carriers of interfaces. With Pt as a catalyst, the constructed Sb2Se3/PV2+/TiO2/Pt photocathode showed a superior PEC hydrogen generation activity with a photocurrent density of -18.6 mA cm-2 vs. a reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and a half-cell solar-to-hydrogen efficiency (HC-STH) of 1.54% at 0.17 V vs. RHE, which was much better than that of the related Sb2Se3/TiO2/Pt photocathode without PV2+ (-9.8 mA cm-2, 0.51% at 0.10 V vs. RHE).
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- Chang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Institute for Energy Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden
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Gong L, Passari AK, Yin C, Kumar Thakur V, Newbold J, Clark W, Jiang Y, Kumar S, Gupta VK. Sustainable utilization of fruit and vegetable waste bioresources for bioplastics production. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:236-254. [PMID: 36642423 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2157241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Nowadays, rapidly increasing production, use and disposable of plastic products has become one of the utmost environmental issues. Our current circumstances in which the food supply chain is demonstrated as containing plastic particles and other plastic-based impurities, represents a significant health risk to humans, animals, and environmental alike. According to this point of view, biodegradable plastic material aims to produce a more sustainable and greener world with a lower ecological impact. Bioplastics are being investigated as an environmentally friendly candidate to address this problem and hence global bioplastic production has seen significant growth and expansion in recent years. This article focuses on a few critical issues that must be addressed for bioplastic production to become commercially viable. Although the reduction of fruit and vegetable waste biomass has an apparent value in terms of environmental benefits and sustainability, commercial success at industrial scale has remained flat. This is due to various factors, including biomass feedstocks, pretreatment technologies, enzymatic hydrolysis, and scale-up issues in the industry, all of which contribute to high capital and operating costs. This review paper summarizes the global overview of bioplastics derived from fruit and vegetable waste biomass. Furthermore, economic and technical challenges associated with industrialization and diverse applications of bioplastics in biomedical, agricultural, and food-packaging fields due to their excellent biocompatibility properties are reviewed.HighlightsReview of the diverse types and characteristics of sustainability of biobased plasticsImproved pretreatment technologies can develop to enhance greater yieldEnzyme hydrolysis process used for bioplastic extraction & hasten industrial scale-upFocus on technical challenges facing commercialized the bioplasticsDetailed discussion on the application for sustainability of biodegradable plastics.
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- Liang Gong
- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Uttarakhand, India
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- Dairy Research Centre, SRUC, Dumfries, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK
- Centre for Safe and Improved Foods, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh, UK
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Wang N, Wu Y. First-Principles Investigation into the Interaction of H 2O with α-CsPbI 3 and the Intrinsic Defects within It. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1091. [PMID: 38473563 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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CsPbI3 possesses three photoactive black phases (α, β, and γ) with perovskite structures and a non-photoactive yellow phase (δ) without a perovskite structure. Among these, α-CsPbI3 exhibits the best performance. However, it only exists at high temperatures and it tends to transform into the δ phase at room temperature, especially in humid environments. Therefore, the phase stability of CsPbI3, especially in humid environments, is the main obstacle to its further development. In this study, we studied the interaction of H2O with α-CsPbI3 and the intrinsic defects within it. It was found that the adsorption energy in the bulk is higher than that on the surface (-1.26 eV in the bulk in comparison with -0.60 eV on the surface); thus, H2O is expected to have a tendency to diffuse into the bulk once it adsorbs on the surface. Moreover, the intrinsic vacancy of VPb0 in the bulk phase can greatly promote H2O insertion due to the rearrangement of two I atoms in the two PbI6 octahedrons nearest to VPb0 and the resultant breaking of the Pb-I bond, which could promote the phase transition of α-CsPbI3 in a humid environment. Moreover, H2O adsorption onto VI+1 contributes to a further distortion in the vicinity of VI+1, which is expected to enhance the effect of VI+1 on the phase transition of α-CsPbI3. Clarifying the interaction of H2O with α-CsPbI3 and the intrinsic defects within it may provide guidance for further improvements in the stability of α-CsPbI3, especially in humid environments.
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- Na Wang
- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing 100083, China
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Cui S, Miao W, Peng H, Ma G, Lei Z, Zhu L, Xu Y. Covalent Organic Frameworks as Electrode Materials for Alkali Metal-ion Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303320. [PMID: 38126628 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a class of porous crystalline polymeric materials constructed by linking organic small molecules through covalent bonds. COFs have the advantages of strong covalent bond network, adjustable pore structure, large specific surface area and excellent thermal stability, and have broad application prospects in various fields. Based on these advantages, rational COFs design strategies such as the introduction of active sites, construction of conjugated structures, and carbon material composite, etc. can effectively improve the conductivity and stability of the electrode materials in the field of batteries. This paper introduces the latest research results of high-performance COFs electrode materials in alkali metal-ion batteries (LIBs, SIBs, PIBs and LSBs) and other advanced batteries. The current challenges and future design directions of COFs-based electrode are discussed. It provides useful insights for the design of novel COFs structures and the development of high-performance alkali metal-ion batteries.
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- Shuzhen Cui
- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Ministry of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Key Laboratory of Quality Control of Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, 432000, Hubei Province, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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Xing Z, Li SH, An MW, Yang S. Beyond Planar Structure: Curved π-Conjugated Molecules for High-Performing and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301662. [PMID: 38169145 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Perovskite solar cell (PSC) shows a great potential to become the next-generation photovoltaic technology, which has stimulated researchers to engineer materials and to innovate device architectures for promoting device performance and stability. As the power conversion efficiency (PCE) keeps advancing, the importance of exploring multifunctional materials for the PSCs has been increasingly recognized. Considerable attention has been directed to the design and synthesis of novel organic π-conjugated molecules, particularly the emerging curved ones, which can perform various unmatched functions for PSCs. In this review, the characteristics of three representative such curved π-conjugated molecules (fullerene, corannulene and helicene) and the recent progress concerning the application of these molecules in state-of-the-art PSCs are summarized and discussed holistically. With this discussion, we hope to provide a fresh perspective on the structure-property relation of these unique materials toward high-performance and high-stability PSCs.
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- Zhou Xing
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, 350007, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, 541004, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), 350007, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano-Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, 518055, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, 518055, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Cheng M, Jiang J, Yan C, Lin Y, Mortazavi M, Kaul AB, Jiang Q. Progress and Application of Halide Perovskite Materials for Solar Cells and Light Emitting Devices. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:391. [PMID: 38470722 PMCID: PMC10933891 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Halide perovskite materials have attracted worldwide attention in the photovoltaic area due to the rapid improvement in efficiency, from less than 4% in 2009 to 26.1% in 2023 with only a nanometer lever photo-active layer. Meanwhile, this nova star found applications in many other areas, such as light emitting, sensor, etc. This review started with the fundamentals of physics and chemistry behind the excellent performance of halide perovskite materials for photovoltaic/light emitting and the methods for preparing them. Then, it described the basic principles for solar cells and light emitting devices. It summarized the strategies including nanotechnology to improve the performance and the application of halide perovskite materials in these two areas: from structure-property relation to how each component in the devices affects the overall performance. Moreover, this review listed the challenges for the future applications of halide perovskite materials.
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- Maoding Cheng
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Department of Physics, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76207, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA
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Sirkiä S, Masood MT, Hadadian M, Qudsia S, Rosqvist E, Smått JH. Scalable Lead Acetate-Based Perovskite Thin Films Prepared via Controlled Nucleation and Growth under Near Ambient Conditions. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:8266-8273. [PMID: 38405520 PMCID: PMC10882608 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Lead acetate (PbAc2) is a promising precursor salt for large-scale production of perovskite solar cells, as its high solubility in polar solvents enables the use of scalable deposition methods such as inkjet printing and dip coating. In this study, uniform (40-230 nm) PbAc2 thin films were prepared via dip coating under near ambient lab conditions by tuning the PbAc2 precursor concentration. In a second step, these PbAc2 films were converted to methylammonium lead iodide (MAPI) perovskite by immersing them into methylammonium iodide (MAI) solutions. The nucleation and growth processes at play were controlled by altering key parameters, such as air humidity during the lead acetate deposition and MAI concentration when converting the PbAc2 film to MAPI. The research revealed that lead acetate is sensitive toward humidity and can undergo hydroxylation reactions affecting the reproducibility and quality of the produced solar cells. However, drying the PbAc2 films under low relative humidity (<1%) prior to conversion enables the production of high-quality MAPI films without the need of glovebox processing. Furthermore, SEM characterization revealed that the surface coverage of the MAPI film increased significantly with an increase of the MAI concentration at the conversion stage. The resulting morphology of the MAPI films can be explained by a standard nucleation and growth mechanism. Preliminary solar cells were produced using these MAPI films as the active layer. The best performing devices were obtained with a 140 nm thick lead acetate film converted to MAPI using a 12 mg/mL MAI solution, as these parameters resulted in a good surface coverage of the MAPI film. The results show that the methodology holds potential toward large-scale production of perovskite solar cells under near ambient conditions, which substantially simplifies the fabrication and lowers the production costs.
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- Saara Sirkiä
- Laboratory
of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo
Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, Åbo FI-20500, Finland
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, School of Chemical & Materials Engineering, National University of Science & Technology (NUST), H 12 sector, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Turku, Turku FI-20014, Finland
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- Laboratory
of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo
Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, Åbo FI-20500, Finland
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- Laboratory
of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo
Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, Åbo FI-20500, Finland
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- Laboratory
of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo
Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, Åbo FI-20500, Finland
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Wang J, Liu Y, Yuan Z, Li L, Ma P, Wang J, Niu J. Visible-Light-Responsive Polyoxometalate@Metal-Organic Frameworks Involving Ir Metalloligands for Highly Selective Photocatalytic Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxide. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303401. [PMID: 38057690 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The synthesis of highly efficient visible-light-responsive photocatalysts is fundamental to solving the problems of low efficiency and poor selectivity in photocatalytic organic synthesis reactions. We synthesized a crystalline polyoxometalate @metal-organic framework material {Zn4 (H2 O)8 [Ir(ppy)2 (dcbpy)]4 [SiW12 O40 ]} ⋅ 4H2 O (Ir-SiW) by self-assembly of Ir metalloligands with POMs. The introduction of Ir metalloligands extends the light absorbing range to visible light, improving the efficient utilization of solar energy. The transfer of photogenerated electrons from Ir metalloligands to SiW12 was observed under visible light irradiation, which boosted the carrier separation efficiency. The synergistic effect of the two components increased the photocatalytic thioether oxidation activity, and the product methyl phenyl sulfoxide for 2.5 h under visible light irradiation (λ >400 nm) reached 99.5 %, which was higher than those of other POM-based photocatalysts. Meanwhile, the yield of methyl phenyl sulfoxide was still higher than 97 % after three cycles, demonstrating the high stability and reusability of Ir-SiW.
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- Jing Wang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
- Puyang Institute of Technology, Henan University, Puyang, Henan, 457000, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate Chemistry College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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Hou M, Zheng L, Zhao D, Tan X, Feng W, Fu J, Wei T, Cao M, Zhang J, Chen C. Microenvironment reconstitution of highly active Ni single atoms on oxygen-incorporated Mo 2C for water splitting. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1342. [PMID: 38351117 PMCID: PMC10864306 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45533-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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The rational design of efficient bifunctional single-atom electrocatalysts for industrial water splitting and the comprehensive understanding of its complex catalytic mechanisms remain challenging. Here, we report a Ni single atoms supported on oxygen-incorporated Mo2C via Ni-O-Mo bridge bonds, that gives high oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) bifunctional activity. By ex situ synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy and electron microscopy, we found that after HER, the coordination number and bond lengths of Ni-O and Ni-Mo (Ni-O-Mo) were all altered, yet the Ni species still remain atomically dispersed. In contrast, after OER, the atomically dispersed Ni were agglomerated into very small clusters with new Ni-Ni (Ni-O-Ni) bonds appeared. Combining experimental results and DFT calculations, we infer the oxidation degree of Mo2C and the configuration of single-atom Ni are both vital for HER or OER. This study provides both a feasible strategy and model to rational design highly efficient electrocatalysts for water electrolysis.
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- Mengyun Hou
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Noor T, Waqas M, Shaban M, Hameed S, Ateeq-ur-Rehman, Ahmed SB, Alrafai HA, Al-Saeedi SI, Ibrahim MAA, Hadia NMA, Khera RA, Hassan AA. Designing Thieno[3,4- c]pyrrole-4,6-dione Core-Based, A 2-D-A 1-D-A 2-Type Acceptor Molecules for Promising Photovoltaic Parameters in Organic Photovoltaic Cells. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:6403-6422. [PMID: 38375499 PMCID: PMC10876087 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Nonfullerene-based organic solar cells can be utilized as favorable photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices due to their enhanced life span and efficiency. In this research, seven new molecules were designed to improve the working efficiency of organic solar cells by utilizing a terminal acceptor modification approach. The perceived A2-D-A1-D-A2 configuration-based molecules possess a lower band gap ranging from 1.95 to 2.21 eV compared to the pre-existing reference molecule (RW), which has a band gap of 2.23 eV. The modified molecules also exhibit higher λmax values ranging from 672 to 768 nm in the gaseous and 715-839 nm in solvent phases, respectively, as compared to the (RW) molecule, which has λmax values at 673 and 719 nm in gas and chloroform medium, respectively. The ground state geometries, molecular planarity parameter, and span of deviation from the plane were analyzed to study the planarity of all of the molecules. The natural transition orbitals, the density of state, molecular electrostatic potential, noncovalent interactions, frontier molecular orbitals, and transition density matrix analysis of all studied molecules were executed to validate the optoelectronic properties of these molecules. Improved charge mobilities and dipole moments were observed, as newly designed molecules possessed lower internal reorganization energies. The open circuit voltage (Voc) of W4, W5, W6, and W7 among newly designed molecules was improved as compared to the reference molecule. These results elaborate on the superiority of these novel-designed molecules over the pre-existing (RW) molecule as potential blocks for better organic solar cell applications.
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- Tanzeela Noor
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic
University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
- Nanophotonics
and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Departement
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Departement
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Collage of Science, Princess
Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
- School
of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Physics
Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka 2014, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Departement
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Department
of chemistry, Faculty of science for Girls, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Wang L, Li N, Wang W, Mei A, Shao J, Wang W, Dong X. Benzobisthiadiazole-Based Small Molecular Near-Infrared-II Fluorophores: From Molecular Engineering to Nanophototheranostics. ACS NANO 2024; 18:4683-4703. [PMID: 38295152 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Organic fluorescent molecules with emission in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) biological window have aroused increasing investigation in cancer phototheranostics. Among these studies, Benzobisthiadiazole (BBT), with high electron affinity, is widely utilized as the electron acceptor in constructing donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) structured fluorophores with intensive near-infrared (NIR) absorption and NIR-II fluorescence. Until now, numerous BBT-based NIR-II dyes have been employed in tumor phototheranostics due to their exceptional structure tunability, biocompatibility, and photophysical properties. This review systematically overviews the research progress of BBT-based small molecular NIR-II dyes and focuses on molecule design and bioapplications. First, the molecular engineering strategies to fine-tune the photophysical properties in constructing the high-performance BBT-based NIR-II fluorophores are discussed in detail. Then, their biological applications in optical imaging and phototherapy are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of BBT-based NIR-II fluorescent dyes are also summarized. This review is believed to significantly promote the further progress of BBT-derived NIR-II fluorophores for cancer phototheranostics.
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- Leichen Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Physicals and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
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Yan X, Wang Z, Liao C, Su H, Zhao Q, Tian L, Li N, Wang X. Understanding the Tail Current Behavior of Electroactive Biofilms Realizes the Rapid Measurement of Biochemical Oxygen Demand. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:2881-2890. [PMID: 38297912 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c07760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The use of microbial electrochemical sensors, with electroactive biofilms (EABs) as sensing elements, is a promising strategy to timely measure the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of wastewater. However, accumulation of Coulombic yield over a complete degradation cycle is time-consuming. Therefore, understanding the correlation between current output and EAB metabolism is urgently needed. Here, we recognized a tail stage (TS) on a current-time curve according to current increase rate─a period with the least electron harvesting efficiency. EAB adopted a series of metabolic compensation strategies, including slow metabolism of residual BOD, suspended growth, reduced cell activity, and consumption of carbon storage polymers, to cope with substrate deficiency in TS. The supplementary electrons provided by the decomposition of glycogen and fatty acid polymers increased the Coulombic efficiencies of TS to >100%. The tail current produced by spontaneous metabolic compensation showed a trend of convergent exponential decay, independent of BOD concentration. Therefore, we proposed the TS prediction model (TSPM) to predict Coulombic yield, which shortened BOD measurement time by 96% (to ∼0.5 h) with deviation <4 mg/L when using real domestic wastewater. Our findings on current output in TS give insights into bacterial substrate storage and consumption, as well as regulation in substrate-deficient environment, and provide a basis for developing BOD sensors.
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- Xuejun Yan
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, No. 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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Aalbers GJW, van der Pol TPA, Datta K, Remmerswaal WHM, Wienk MM, Janssen RAJ. Effect of sub-bandgap defects on radiative and non-radiative open-circuit voltage losses in perovskite solar cells. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1276. [PMID: 38341428 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45512-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The efficiency of perovskite solar cells is affected by open-circuit voltage losses due to radiative and non-radiative charge recombination. When estimated using sensitive photocurrent measurements that cover the above- and sub-bandgap regions, the radiative open-circuit voltage is often unphysically low. Here we report sensitive photocurrent and electroluminescence spectroscopy to probe radiative recombination at sub-bandgap defects in wide-bandgap mixed-halide lead perovskite solar cells. The radiative ideality factor associated with the optical transitions increases from 1, above and near the bandgap edge, to ~2 at mid-bandgap. Such photon energy-dependent ideality factor corresponds to a many-diode model. The radiative open-circuit voltage limit derived from this many-diode model enables differentiating between radiative and non-radiative voltage losses. The latter are deconvoluted into contributions from the bulk and interfaces via determining the quasi-Fermi level splitting. The experiments show that while sub-bandgap defects do not contribute to radiative voltage loss, they do affect non-radiative voltage losses.
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- Guus J W Aalbers
- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, De Zaale 20, 5612 AJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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Lei Y, Liu W, Li C, Da S, Zheng Y, Wu Y, Ran F. Microstress for metal halide perovskite solar cells: from source to influence and management. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2765-2788. [PMID: 38258472 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05264h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The power conversion efficiency of metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has increased dramatically in recent years, but there are still major bottlenecks in the commercial application of such materials, including intrinsic instability caused by external stimuli such as water, oxygen, and radiation, as well as local stress generated inside the perovskite and external stress caused by poor interlayer contact. However, some crucial sources of instability cannot be overcome by conventional encapsulation engineering. Among them, the tensile strain can weaken the chemical bonds in the perovskite lattice, thereby reducing the defects formation energy and activation energy of ion migration and accelerating the degradation rate of the perovskite crystal. This review expounds the latest in-depth understanding of microstrain in perovskite film from the thermodynamic sources and influences on the perovskite physicochemical structure and photoelectric performance. Furthermore, it also summarizes the effective strategies for strain regulation and interlayer contact performance improvement, which are conducive to the improvement of photovoltaic performance and internal stability of PSCs. Finally, we present a prospective outlook on how to achieve more stable and higher efficiency PSCs through strain engineering.
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- Yixiao Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
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Jones CF, Hood BR, de Coene Y, Lopez-Poves I, Champagne B, Clays K, Fielden J. Bridge improvement work: maximising non-linear optical performance in polyoxometalate derivatives. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1731-1734. [PMID: 38240142 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05433k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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New phenyl and stilbene-bridged polyoxometalate (POM) charge-transfer chromophores with diphenylamino donor groups produce, respectively, the highest intrinsic and absolute quadratic hyperpolarisabilities measured for such species. The β0,zzz obtained for the phenyl bridge - at 180 × 10-30 esu - is remarkable for a short conjugated system while changing to the stilbene (260 × 10-30 esu) produces a substantial increase in non-linearity for a minimal red-shift in the absorption profile. Together with TD-DFT calculations, the results show that maximising conjugation in the π-bridge is vital to high performance in such "POMophores".
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- Claire F Jones
- School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200D, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
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- School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Unit of Theoretical and Structural Physical Chemistry, Namur Institute of Structured Matter, University of Namur, Namur B-5000, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200D, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
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- School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK.
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Annurakshita S, Liu M, Vivo P, Bautista G. Probing compositional engineering effects on lead-free perovskite-inspired nanocrystal thin films using correlative nonlinear optical microscopy. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2852-2859. [PMID: 38231157 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05137d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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We introduce the use of correlative third-harmonic generation and multiphoton-induced luminescence microscopy to investigate the impact of manganese (Mn) doping on bismuth (Bi)-based perovskite-inspired nanocrystal thin films. The technique was found to be extremely sensitive to the microscopic features of the perovskite film and its structural compositions, allowing the unambiguous detection of compositionally different emitters in the perovskite film and manipulation of their nonlinear optical responses. Our work unveils a new way to investigate, manipulate, and exploit perovskite-inspired functional materials for nonlinear optical conversion at the nanoscale.
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- Shambhavee Annurakshita
- Photonics Laboratory, Physics Unit, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720, Tampere, Finland.
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
- Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, 22100 Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, 22100 Lund, Sweden
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
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- Photonics Laboratory, Physics Unit, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720, Tampere, Finland.
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Ahangari M, Szalai B, Lujan J, Zhou M, Luo H. Advancements and Challenges in High-Capacity Ni-Rich Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:801. [PMID: 38399052 PMCID: PMC10890397 DOI: 10.3390/ma17040801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Nowadays, lithium-ion batteries are undoubtedly known as the most promising rechargeable batteries. However, these batteries face some big challenges, like not having enough energy and not lasting long enough, that should be addressed. Ternary Ni-rich Li[NixCoyMnz]O2 and Li[NixCoyAlz]O2 cathode materials stand as the ideal candidate for a cathode active material to achieve high capacity and energy density, low manufacturing cost, and high operating voltage. However, capacity gain from Ni enrichment is nullified by the concurrent fast capacity fading because of issues such as gas evolution, microcracks propagation and pulverization, phase transition, electrolyte decomposition, cation mixing, and dissolution of transition metals at high operating voltage, which hinders their commercialization. In order to tackle these problems, researchers conducted many strategies, including elemental doping, surface coating, and particle engineering. This review paper mainly talks about origins of problems and their mechanisms leading to electrochemical performance deterioration for Ni-rich cathode materials and modification approaches to address the problems.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA; (M.A.); (B.S.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA; (M.A.); (B.S.); (J.L.)
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Umesh, Ralhan J, Kumar V, Bhatt H, Nath D, Mavlankar NA, Ghosh HN, Pal A. Thermo-Chemical Cues-Mediated Strategy to Control Peptide Self-Assembly and Charge Transfer Complexation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:2754-2763. [PMID: 38275136 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Peptide amphiphiles (PAs) are known for their remarkable ability to undergo molecular self-assembly, a process that is highly responsive to the local microenvironment. Herein, we design a pyrene tethered peptide amphiphile Py-VFFAKK, 1 that exhibits pathway-driven self-assembly from metastable nanoparticles to kinetically controlled nanofibers and thermodynamically stable twisted bundles upon modulations in pH, temperature, and chemical cues. The presence of the pyrene moiety ensures donation of the electron to an electron acceptor, namely, 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ), to form a supramolecular charge transfer complex in aqueous solution that was studied in detail with microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Excitation of the donor species in its excimer state facilitates electron donation to the acceptor moiety, paving away a long-lived charge-separated state that persists for over a nanosecond, as ascertained through transient absorption spectroscopy. Finally, the self-assembled charge transfer complex is explored toward antimicrobial properties with Escherichia coli while maintaining biocompatibility toward L929 mice fibroblast cells.
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- Umesh
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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Wang C, Sung K, Zhu JZJ, Qu S, Bao J, Chang X, Katsuyama Y, Yang Z, Zhang C, Huang A, Kroes BC, El-Kady MF, Kaner RB. A simple route to functionalized porous carbon foams from carbon nanodots for metal-free pseudocapacitors. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:688-699. [PMID: 37990914 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01032e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The development of potent pseudocapacitive charge storage materials has emerged as an effective solution for closing the gap between high-energy density batteries and high-power density and long-lasting electrical double-layer capacitors. Sulfonyl compounds are ideal candidates owing to their rapid and reversible redox reactions. However, structural instability and low electrical conductivity hinder their practical application as electrode materials. This work addresses these challenges using a fast and clean laser process to interconnect sulfonated carbon nanodots into functionalized porous carbon frameworks. In this bottom-up approach, the resulting laser-converted three-dimensional (3D) turbostratic carbon foams serve as high-surface-area, conductive scaffolds for redox-active sulfonyl groups. This design enables efficient faradaic processes using pendant sulfonyl groups, leading to a high specific capacitance of 157.6 F g-1 due to the fast reversible redox reactions of sulfonyl moieties. Even at 20 A g-1, the capacitance remained at 78.4% due to the uniform distribution of redox-active sites on the graphitic domains. Additionally, the 3D-tsSC300 electrode showed remarkable cycling stability of >15 000 cycles. The dominant capacitive processes and kinetics were analysed using extensive electrochemical characterizations. Furthermore, we successfully used 3D-tsSC300 in flexible solid-state supercapacitors, achieving a high specific capacitance of up to 17.4 mF cm-2 and retaining 91.6% of the initial capacitance after 20 000 cycles of charge and discharge coupled with 90° bending tests. Additionally, an as-assembled flexible all-solid-state symmetric supercapacitor exhibits a high energy density of 12.6 mW h cm-3 at a high power density of 766.2 W cm-3, both normalized by the volumes of the full device, which is comparable or better than state-of-the-art commercial pseudocapacitors and hybrid capacitors. The integrated supercapacitor provides a wide potential window of 2.0 V using a serial circuit, showing great promise for metal-free energy storage devices.
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- Chenxiang Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Chemistry Department, University of Chicago, Illinois, 60637, USA
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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Bodnarchuk MI, Feld LG, Zhu C, Boehme SC, Bertolotti F, Avaro J, Aebli M, Mir SH, Masciocchi N, Erni R, Chakraborty S, Guagliardi A, Rainò G, Kovalenko MV. Colloidal Aziridinium Lead Bromide Quantum Dots. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38320982 PMCID: PMC10883123 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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The compositional engineering of lead-halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) via the A-site cation represents a lever to fine-tune their structural and electronic properties. However, the presently available chemical space remains minimal since, thus far, only three A-site cations have been reported to favor the formation of stable lead-halide perovskite NCs, i.e., Cs+, formamidinium (FA), and methylammonium (MA). Inspired by recent reports on bulk single crystals with aziridinium (AZ) as the A-site cation, we present a facile colloidal synthesis of AZPbBr3 NCs with a narrow size distribution and size tunability down to 4 nm, producing quantum dots (QDs) in the regime of strong quantum confinement. NMR and Raman spectroscopies confirm the stabilization of the AZ cations in the locally distorted cubic structure. AZPbBr3 QDs exhibit bright photoluminescence with quantum efficiencies of up to 80%. Stabilized with cationic and zwitterionic capping ligands, single AZPbBr3 QDs exhibit stable single-photon emission, which is another essential attribute of QDs. In particular, didodecyldimethylammonium bromide and 2-octyldodecyl-phosphoethanolamine ligands afford AZPbBr3 QDs with high spectral stability at both room and cryogenic temperatures, reduced blinking with a characteristic ON fraction larger than 85%, and high single-photon purity (g(2)(0) = 0.1), all comparable to the best-reported values for MAPbBr3 and FAPbBr3 QDs of the same size.
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- Maryna I Bodnarchuk
- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Department of Science and High Technology and To.Sca.Lab., University of Insubria, via Valleggio 11, Como 22100, Italy
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- Centre for X-ray Analytics & Laboratory for Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Materials Theory for Energy Scavenging (MATES) Lab, Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) Allahabad, A C.I. of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Chhatnag Road, Jhunsi, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211019, India
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- Department of Science and High Technology and To.Sca.Lab., University of Insubria, via Valleggio 11, Como 22100, Italy
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- Electron Microscopy Center, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Materials Theory for Energy Scavenging (MATES) Lab, Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) Allahabad, A C.I. of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Chhatnag Road, Jhunsi, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211019, India
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- Istituto di Cristallografia and To.Sca.Lab, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, via Valleggio 11, Como 22100, Italy
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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