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Lee CY, Hsu CC, Wang CH, Jeng US, Tung SH, Hu CC, Liu CL. Exploring Pyrazine-Based Organic Redox Couples for Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance in Wearable Energy Harvesters. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2407622. [PMID: 39358979 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202407622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) based on thermogalvanic cells can convert low-temperature waste heat into electricity. Organic redox couples are well-suited for wearable devices due to their nontoxicity and the potential to enhance the ionic Seebeck coefficient through functional-group modifications. Pyrazine-based organic redox couples with different functional groups is comparatively analyzed through cyclic voltammetry under varying temperatures. The results reveal substantial differences in entropy changes with temperature and highlight 2,5-pyrazinedicarboxylic acid dihydrate (PDCA) as the optimal candidate. How the functional groups of the pyrazine compounds impact the ionic Seebeck coefficient is examined, by calculating the electrostatic potential based on density functional theory. To evaluate the thermoelectric properties, PDCA is integrated in different concentrations into a double-network hydrogel comprising poly(vinyl alcohol) and polyacrylamide. The resulting champion device exhibits an impressive ionic Seebeck coefficient (Si) of 2.99 mV K-1, with ionic and thermal conductivities of ≈67.6 µS cm-1 and ≈0.49 W m-1 K-1, respectively. Finally, a TEG is constructed by connecting 36 pieces of 20 × 10-3 m PDCA-soaked hydrogel in series. It achieves a maximum power output of ≈0.28 µW under a temperature gradient of 28.3 °C and can power a small light-emitting diode. These findings highlight the significant potential of TEGs for wearable devices.
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- Chia-Yu Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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Smith PM, Su L, Xu Y, Reeja-Jayan B, Shen S. Morphological and molecular control of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) polymerized polythiophene thin films. RSC Adv 2024; 14:31723-31729. [PMID: 39376526 PMCID: PMC11457158 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra06472k] [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: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024] Open
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Oxidative chemical vapor deposition (oCVD) has emerged as one of the most promising techniques for conjugated polymer deposition, especially for unsubstituted polythiophene thin films. oCVD overcomes the insolubility challenge that unsubstituted polythiophene (PT) presents and adds the ability to control morphological and molecular structure. This control is important for enhancing the performance of devices which incorporate organic conductors. In this work, Raman spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, and AFM reveal that the relative amount of distortion in the polymer chains, the conjugation length and the film roughness are all affected by the CVD deposition conditions, in particular the reactor pressure. PT films deposited at 150 mT and 300 mT are found to have lower chain distortion, longer conjugation lengths and lower surface roughness compared to other deposition pressures. The oCVD PT film is also directly grafted to the trichloro(phenylethyl)silane (PTS) treated substrates, where the effect of PTS grafting is observed to significantly affect film roughness. In addition, we report the first study of the effect of oCVD PT films on the performance of lithium-ion battery electrodes. These oCVD PT films are used to engineer a LiCoO2 cathode in lithium-ion batteries. The observed improvements are a 52% increase in the discharge capacity (67 mA h g-1 to 102 mA h g-1) at 10C and a 500% improvement in cycling stability tested at 5C within the voltage range of 3.0-4.5 V (capacity fading rate is reduced from 1.92%/cycle to 0.32%/cycle).
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- Phil M Smith
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA 15213 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA 15213 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA 15213 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA 15213 USA
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Sharme RK, Quijada M, Terrones M, Rana MM. Thin Conducting Films: Preparation Methods, Optical and Electrical Properties, and Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4559. [PMID: 39336302 PMCID: PMC11432801 DOI: 10.3390/ma17184559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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Thin conducting films are distinct from bulk materials and have become prevalent over the past decades as they possess unique physical, electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics. Comprehending these essential properties for developing novel materials with tailored features for various applications is very important. Research on these conductive thin films provides us insights into the fundamental principles, behavior at different dimensions, interface phenomena, etc. This study comprehensively analyzes the intricacies of numerous commonly used thin conducting films, covering from the fundamentals to their advanced preparation methods. Moreover, the article discusses the impact of different parameters on those thin conducting films' electronic and optical properties. Finally, the recent future trends along with challenges are also highlighted to address the direction the field is heading towards. It is imperative to review the study to gain insight into the future development and advancing materials science, thus extending innovation and addressing vital challenges in diverse technological domains.
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- Razia Khan Sharme
- Division of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, and Research on Nanomaterial-Based Integrated Circuits and Electronics (NICE), Delaware State University, Dover, DE 19901, USA;
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- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA;
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- Department of Physics, The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Davey Lab, PMB 196, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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- Division of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, and Research on Nanomaterial-Based Integrated Circuits and Electronics (NICE), Delaware State University, Dover, DE 19901, USA;
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Pinheiro T, Morais M, Silvestre S, Carlos E, Coelho J, Almeida HV, Barquinha P, Fortunato E, Martins R. Direct Laser Writing: From Materials Synthesis and Conversion to Electronic Device Processing. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402014. [PMID: 38551106 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Direct Laser Writing (DLW) has been increasingly selected as a microfabrication route for efficient, cost-effective, high-resolution material synthesis and conversion. Concurrently, lasers participate in the patterning and assembly of functional geometries in several fields of application, of which electronics stand out. In this review, recent advances and strategies based on DLW for electronics microfabrication are surveyed and outlined, based on laser material growth strategies. First, the main DLW parameters influencing material synthesis and transformation mechanisms are summarized, aimed at selective, tailored writing of conductive and semiconducting materials. Additive and transformative DLW processing mechanisms are discussed, to open space to explore several categories of materials directly synthesized or transformed for electronics microfabrication. These include metallic conductors, metal oxides, transition metal chalcogenides and carbides, laser-induced graphene, and their mixtures. By accessing a wide range of material types, DLW-based electronic applications are explored, including processing components, energy harvesting and storage, sensing, and bioelectronics. The expanded capability of lasers to participate in multiple fabrication steps at different implementation levels, from material engineering to device processing, indicates their future applicability to next-generation electronics, where more accessible, green microfabrication approaches integrate lasers as comprehensive tools.
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- Tomás Pinheiro
- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- i3N|CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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Nakajima T, Hoshino K, Yamamoto H, Kaneko K, Okano Y, Takashiri M. Stretchable and Flexible Painted Thermoelectric Generators on Japanese Paper Using Inks Dispersed with P- and N-Type Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2946. [PMID: 38733055 PMCID: PMC11086293 DOI: 10.3390/s24092946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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As power sources for Internet-of-Things sensors, thermoelectric generators must exhibit compactness, flexibility, and low manufacturing costs. Stretchable and flexible painted thermoelectric generators were fabricated on Japanese paper using inks with dispersed p- and n-type single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). The p- and n-type SWCNT inks were dispersed using the anionic surfactant of sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and the cationic surfactant of dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride, respectively. The bundle diameters of the p- and n-type SWCNT layers painted on Japanese paper differed significantly; however, the crystallinities of both types of layers were almost the same. The thermoelectric properties of both types of layers exhibited mostly the same values at 30 °C; however, the properties, particularly the electrical conductivity, of the n-type layer increased linearly, and of the p-type layer decreased as the temperature increased. The p- and n-type SWCNT inks were used to paint striped patterns on Japanese paper. By folding at the boundaries of the patterns, painted generators can shrink and expand, even on curved surfaces. The painted generator (length: 145 mm, height: 13 mm) exhibited an output voltage of 10.4 mV and a maximum power of 0.21 μW with a temperature difference of 64 K at 120 °C on the hot side.
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- Department of Materials Science, Tokai University, 4-1-1 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka 259-1292, Kanagawa, Japan
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Reus MA, Baier T, Lindenmeir CG, Weinzierl AF, Buyan-Arivjikh A, Wegener SA, Kosbahn DP, Reb LK, Rubeck J, Schwartzkopf M, Roth SV, Müller-Buschbaum P. Modular slot-die coater for in situ grazing-incidence x-ray scattering experiments on thin films. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2024; 95:043907. [PMID: 38656556 DOI: 10.1063/5.0204673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Multimodal in situ experiments during slot-die coating of thin films pioneer the way to kinetic studies on thin-film formation. They establish a powerful tool to understand and optimize the formation and properties of thin-film devices, e.g., solar cells, sensors, or LED films. Thin-film research benefits from time-resolved grazing-incidence wide- and small-angle x-ray scattering (GIWAXS/GISAXS) with a sub-second resolution to reveal the evolution of crystal structure, texture, and morphology during the deposition process. Simultaneously investigating optical properties by in situ photoluminescence measurements complements in-depth kinetic studies focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the triangular interdependency of processing, structure, and function for a roll-to-roll compatible, scalable thin-film deposition process. Here, we introduce a modular slot-die coater specially designed for in situ GIWAXS/GISAXS measurements and applicable to various ink systems. With a design for quick assembly, the slot-die coater permits the reproducible and comparable fabrication of thin films in the lab and at the synchrotron using the very same hardware components, as demonstrated in this work by experiments performed at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY). Simultaneous to GIWAXS/GISAXS, photoluminescence measurements probe optoelectronic properties in situ during thin-film formation. An environmental chamber allows to control the atmosphere inside the coater. Modular construction and lightweight design make the coater mobile, easy to transport, quickly extendable, and adaptable to new beamline environments.
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- Manuel A Reus
- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, 10044 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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Reus MA, Reb LK, Kosbahn DP, Roth SV, Müller-Buschbaum P. INSIGHT: in situ heuristic tool for the efficient reduction of grazing-incidence X-ray scattering data. J Appl Crystallogr 2024; 57:509-528. [PMID: 38596722 PMCID: PMC11001412 DOI: 10.1107/s1600576723011159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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INSIGHT is a Python-based software tool for processing and reducing 2D grazing-incidence wide- and small-angle X-ray scattering (GIWAXS/GISAXS) data. It offers the geometric transformation of the 2D GIWAXS/GISAXS detector image to reciprocal space, including vectorized and parallelized pixel-wise intensity correction calculations. An explicit focus on efficient data management and batch processing enables full control of large time-resolved synchrotron and laboratory data sets for a detailed analysis of kinetic GIWAXS/GISAXS studies of thin films. It processes data acquired with arbitrarily rotated detectors and performs vertical, horizontal, azimuthal and radial cuts in reciprocal space. It further allows crystallographic indexing and GIWAXS pattern simulation, and provides various plotting and export functionalities. Customized scripting offers a one-step solution to reduce, process, analyze and export findings of large in situ and operando data sets.
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- Manuel A. Reus
- Chair for Functional Materials, Department of Physics, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Chair for Functional Materials, Department of Physics, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Chair for Functional Materials, Department of Physics, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
- Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Teknikringen 56–58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Chair for Functional Materials, Department of Physics, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
- Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
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Lee CY, Lin YT, Hong SH, Wang CH, Jeng US, Tung SH, Liu CL. Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conducting Hydrogels with Carboxylated Carbon Nanotubes for High Performance Wearable Thermoelectric Harvesters. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:56072-56083. [PMID: 37982689 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) thermoelectric (TE) materials offer higher ionic conductivity and ionic Seebeck coefficient compared to those of purely ionic-conducting TE materials. These characteristics make them suitable for direct use in thermoelectric generators (TEGs) as the charge carriers can be effectively transported from one electrode to the other via the external circuit. In the present study, MIEC hydrogels are fabricated via the chemical cross-linking of polyacrylamide (PAAM) and polydopamine (PDA) to form a double network. In addition, electrically conducting carboxylated carbon nanotubes (CNT-COOH) are dispersed evenly within the hydrogel via sonication and interaction with the PDA. Moreover, the electrical properties of the hydrogel are further improved via the in situ polymerization of polyaniline (PANI). The presence of CNT-COOH facilitates the ionic conductivity and enhances the ionic Seebeck coefficient via ionic-electronic interactions between sodium ions and carboxyl groups on CNT-COOH, which can be observed in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results, thereby promoting the charge transport properties. As a result, the optimum device exhibits a remarkable ionic conductivity of 175.3 mS cm-1 and a high ionic Seebeck coefficient of 18.6 mV K-1, giving an ionic power factor (PFi) of 6.06 mW m-1 K-2 with a correspondingly impressive ionic figure of merit (ZTi) of 2.65. These values represent significant achievements within the field of gel-state organic TE materials. Finally, a wearable module is fabricated by embedding the PAAM/PDA/CNT-COOH/PANI hydrogel into a poly(dimethylsiloxane) mold. This configuration yields a high power density of 171.4 mW m-2, thus highlighting the considerable potential for manufacturing TEGs for wearable devices capable of harnessing waste heat.
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- Chia-Yu Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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Je H, Cho S, Kwon NY, Lee DW, Cho MJ, Choi DH. Customized Orthogonal Solvent System with Various Hole-Transporting Polymers for Highly Reproducible Solution-Processable Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:35969-35977. [PMID: 35894557 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c07659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recently, various hosts and emitters for solution-processable thermally activated delayed fluorescence organic light-emitting diodes (TADF-OLEDs) have been developed. However, a few studies have been conducted on hole transport materials (HTMs) with differentiated solubility characteristics for manufacturing multilayer OLEDs using a solution process. Here, three new hole transport (HT) styrene polymers, PICz, PPBCz, and PTPCz, were synthesized by radical polymerization. Each of the polymers exhibited increases in their highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) levels and better hole-transporting abilities than poly(9-vinylcarbazole) (PVK) as a reference HT polymer. Furthermore, the three HT polymers exhibited different solubilities in toluene. Therefore, it was not possible to use a toluene solution to prepare the emitting layer (EML). To overcome this problem, ethyl acetate (EA), in which the three HT polymers are insoluble, was used as an orthogonal solvent to prepare an EML solution. In EA-solution-processed green-emitting TADF-OLEDs, the three HT-polymer-based devices displayed somewhat low turn-on voltages of 2.8 V and high external quantum efficiencies (EQEs) of >23%. These values are superior to those of a device with a PVK-HT layer. In addition, the devices manufactured with the EA solution showed high-performance reproducibility owing to the stable formation of each layer. In this study, we removed the HTM solubility constraint by dramatically changing the solvent for preparing the EML solution and provided an efficient strategy for the fabrication of OLED devices via solution processes in the future.
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- Hyeondoo Je
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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Yunus Y, Mahadzir NA, Mohamed Ansari MN, Tg Abd Aziz TH, Mohd Afdzaluddin A, Anwar H, Wang M, Ismail AG. Review of the Common Deposition Methods of Thin-Film Pentacene, Its Derivatives, and Their Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14061112. [PMID: 35335442 PMCID: PMC8950127 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Pentacene is a well-known conjugated organic molecule with high mobility and a sensitive photo response. It is widely used in electronic devices, such as in organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photodetectors, and smart sensors. With the development of flexible and wearable electronics, the deposition of good-quality pentacene films in large-scale organic electronics at the industrial level has drawn more research attention. Several methods are used to deposit pentacene thin films. The thermal evaporation technique is the most frequently used method for depositing thin films, as it has low contamination rates and a well-controlled deposition rate. Solution-processable methods such as spin coating, dip coating, and inkjet printing have also been widely studied because they enable large-scale deposition and low-cost fabrication of devices. This review summarizes the deposition principles and control parameters of each deposition method for pentacene and its derivatives. Each method is discussed in terms of experimentation and theory. Based on film quality and device performance, the review also provides a comparison of each method to provide recommendations for specific device applications.
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- Yusniza Yunus
- Institute of Microengineering & Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; (Y.Y.); (N.A.M.); (T.H.T.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Institute of Microengineering & Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; (Y.Y.); (N.A.M.); (T.H.T.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Institute of Power Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Bangi 43000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (M.N.M.A.); (A.G.I.)
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- Institute of Microengineering & Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; (Y.Y.); (N.A.M.); (T.H.T.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Institute of Microengineering & Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; (Y.Y.); (N.A.M.); (T.H.T.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, UK;
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- Institute of Microengineering & Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; (Y.Y.); (N.A.M.); (T.H.T.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
- Correspondence: (M.N.M.A.); (A.G.I.)
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Graphene has become a material of choice for an increasing number of scientific and industrial applications. It has been used for gas sensing due to its favorable properties, such as a large specific surface area, as well as the sensitivity of its electrical parameters to adsorption processes occurring on its surface. Efforts are ongoing to produce graphene gas sensors by using methods that are compatible with scaling, simple deposition techniques on arbitrary substrates, and ease of use. In this paper, we demonstrate the fabrication of carbon dioxide gas sensors from Langmuir–Blodgett thin films of sulfonated polyaniline-functionalized graphene that was obtained by using electrochemical exfoliation. The sensor was tested within the highly relevant concentration range of 150 to 10,000 ppm and 0% to 100% at room temperature (15 to 35 °C). The results show that the sensor has both high sensitivity to low analyte concentrations and high dynamic range. The sensor response times are approximately 15 s. The fabrication method is simple, scalable, and compatible with arbitrary substrates, which makes it potentially interesting for many practical applications. The sensor is used for real-time carbon dioxide concentration monitoring based on a theoretical model matched to our experimental data. The sensor performance was unchanged over a period of several months.
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Ronsin OJJ, Jang D, Egelhaaf HJ, Brabec CJ, Harting J. Phase-Field Simulation of Liquid-Vapor Equilibrium and Evaporation of Fluid Mixtures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:55988-56003. [PMID: 34792348 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c12079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In solution processing of thin films, the material layer is deposited from a solution composed of several solutes and solvents. The final morphology and hence the properties of the film often depend on the time needed for the evaporation of the solvents. This is typically the case for organic photoactive or electronic layers. Therefore, it is important to be able to predict the evaporation kinetics of such mixtures. We propose here a new phase-field model for the simulation of evaporating fluid mixtures and simulate their evaporation kinetics. Similar to the Hertz-Knudsen theory, the local liquid-vapor (LV) equilibrium is assumed to be reached at the film surface and evaporation is driven by diffusion away from this gas layer. In the situation where the evaporation is purely driven by the LV equilibrium, the simulations match the behavior expected theoretically from the free energy: for evaporation of pure solvents, the evaporation rate is constant and proportional to the vapor pressure. For mixtures, the evaporation rate is in general strongly time-dependent because of the changing composition of the film. Nevertheless, for highly nonideal mixtures, such as poorly compatible fluids or polymer solutions, the evaporation rate becomes almost constant in the limit of low Biot numbers. The results of the simulation have been successfully compared to experiments on a polystyrene-toluene mixture. The model allows to take into account deformations of the liquid-vapor interface and, therefore, to simulate film roughness or dewetting.
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- Olivier J J Ronsin
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (IEK-11), Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
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- ZAE Bayern─Solar Factory of the Future, Energy Campus Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
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- ZAE Bayern─Solar Factory of the Future, Energy Campus Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (IEK-11), Immerwahrstrasse 2, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (IEK-11), Immerwahrstrasse 2, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (IEK-11), Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
- Department of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
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Zeng M, Zavanelli D, Chen J, Saeidi-Javash M, Du Y, LeBlanc S, Snyder GJ, Zhang Y. Printing thermoelectric inks toward next-generation energy and thermal devices. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 51:485-512. [PMID: 34761784 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00490e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The ability of thermoelectric (TE) materials to convert thermal energy to electricity and vice versa highlights them as a promising candidate for sustainable energy applications. Despite considerable increases in the figure of merit zT of thermoelectric materials in the past two decades, there is still a prominent need to develop scalable synthesis and flexible manufacturing processes to convert high-efficiency materials into high-performance devices. Scalable printing techniques provide a versatile solution to not only fabricate both inorganic and organic TE materials with fine control over the compositions and microstructures, but also manufacture thermoelectric devices with optimized geometric and structural designs that lead to improved efficiency and system-level performances. In this review, we aim to provide a comprehensive framework of printing thermoelectric materials and devices by including recent breakthroughs and relevant discussions on TE materials chemistry, ink formulation, flexible or conformable device design, and processing strategies, with an emphasis on additive manufacturing techniques. In addition, we review recent innovations in the flexible, conformal, and stretchable device architectures and highlight state-of-the-art applications of these TE devices in energy harvesting and thermal management. Perspectives of emerging research opportunities and future directions are also discussed. While this review centers on thermoelectrics, the fundamental ink chemistry and printing processes possess the potential for applications to a broad range of energy, thermal and electronic devices.
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- Minxiang Zeng
- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, 801 22nd St. NW, Suite 739, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA.
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Aizamddin MF, Mahat MM, Ariffin ZZ, Samsudin I, Razali MSM, Amir M‘A. Synthesis, Characterisation and Antibacterial Properties of Silicone-Silver Thin Film for the Potential of Medical Device Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13213822. [PMID: 34771378 PMCID: PMC8588057 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Silver (Ag) particles have sparked considerable interest in industry and academia, particularly for health and medical applications. Here, we present the “green” and simple synthesis of an Ag particle-based silicone (Si) thin film for medical device applications. Drop-casting and peel-off techniques were used to create an Si thin film containing 10–50% (v/v) of Ag particles. Electro impedance spectroscopy (EIS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and tensile tests were used to demonstrate the electrical conductivity, crystallinity, morphology-elemental, and mechanical properties, respectively. The oriented crystalline structure and excellent electronic migration explained the highest conductivity value (1.40 × 10−5 S cm−1) of the 50% Ag–Si thin film. The findings regarding the evolution of the conductive network were supported by the diameter and distribution of Ag particles in the Si film. However, the larger size of the Ag particles in the Si film resulted in a lower tensile stress of 68.23% and an elongation rate of 68.25% compared to the pristine Si film. The antibacterial activity of the Ag–Si film against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) was investigated. These findings support Si–Ag thin films’ ability to avoid infection in any medical device application.
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- Muhammad Faiz Aizamddin
- School of Physics and Material Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia;
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- School of Physics and Material Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia;
- Correspondence: (M.M.M.); (M.A.A.)
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- School of Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia;
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh 47000, Malaysia; (I.S.); (M.S.M.R.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh 47000, Malaysia; (I.S.); (M.S.M.R.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh 47000, Malaysia; (I.S.); (M.S.M.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.M.M.); (M.A.A.)
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Gaviria Rojas WA, Beck ME, Sangwan VK, Guo S, Hersam MC. Ohmic-Contact-Gated Carbon Nanotube Transistors for High-Performance Analog Amplifiers. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2100994. [PMID: 34270835 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202100994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The growing demand for ubiquitous data collection has driven the development of sensing technologies with local data processing. As a result, solution-processed semiconductors are widely employed due to their compatibility with low-cost additive manufacturing on a wide range of substrates. However, to fully realize their potential in sensing applications, high-performance scalable analog amplifiers must be realized. Here, ohmic-contact-gated transistors (OCGTs) based on solution-processed semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes are introduced to address this unmet need. This new device concept enables output current saturation in the short-channel limit without compromising output current drive. The resulting OCGTs are used in common-source amplifiers to achieve the highest width-normalized output current (≈30 µA µm-1 ) and length-scaled signal gain (≈230 µm-1 ) to date for solution-processed semiconductors. The utility of these amplifiers for emerging sensing technologies is demonstrated by the amplification of complex millivolt-scale analog biological signals including the outputs of electromyography, photoplethysmogram, and accelerometer sensors. Since the OCGT design is compatible with other solution-processed semiconducting materials, this work establishes a general route to high-performance, solution-processed analog electronics.
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- William A Gaviria Rojas
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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Room temperature acetone sensing performance of Pt/Sb2O3 impregnated Fe2O3 thin film: Noninvasive diabetes detection. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Braig F, Narrog F, Sauer HM, Dörsam E. Interferometric Imaging of Solvent Vapor of Evaporating Liquid Films. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:5385-5392. [PMID: 33882677 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The liquid deposition of thin films requires a thorough understanding of the underlying drying process, as it is an essential subprocess, where many defects may arise. To complement experimental studies, the present study uses a laser Michelson interferometer to visualize the vapor cloud of evaporating liquid films. The recorded interferometric patterns are evaluated using windowed Fourier filtering and a novel phase-unwrapping algorithm to allow for a robust analysis. Thin solvent stripes of different lengths are combined to yield a quantitative two-dimensional distribution of the solvent vapor concentration along a thin liquid stripe. The results show a considerable influence of natural convection during evaporation.
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- Felix Braig
- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute of Printing Science and Technology, Technical University of Darmstadt, Magdalenenstrasse 2, 64289 Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute of Printing Science and Technology, Technical University of Darmstadt, Magdalenenstrasse 2, 64289 Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute of Printing Science and Technology, Technical University of Darmstadt, Magdalenenstrasse 2, 64289 Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute of Printing Science and Technology, Technical University of Darmstadt, Magdalenenstrasse 2, 64289 Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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Nasr M, Gomaa HM, Yahia I, Saleh HA. Novel thermochromic (TC) and electrochromic (EC) characteristics of the V4O7 liquid crystal for LCDs and versatile optoelectronic applications. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Electrodeposited Hydroxyapatite-Based Biocoatings: Recent Progress and Future Challenges. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11010110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hydroxyapatite has become an important coating material for bioimplants, following the introduction of synthetic HAp in the 1950s. The HAp coatings require controlled surface roughness/porosity, adequate corrosion resistance and need to show favorable tribological behavior. The deposition rate must be sufficiently fast and the coating technique needs to be applied at different scales on substrates having a diverse structure, composition, size, and shape. A detailed overview of dry and wet coating methods is given. The benefits of electrodeposition include controlled thickness and morphology, ability to coat a wide range of component size/shape and ease of industrial processing. Pulsed current and potential techniques have provided denser and more uniform coatings on different metallic materials/implants. The mechanism of HAp electrodeposition is considered and the effect of operational variables on deposit properties is highlighted. The most recent progress in the field is critically reviewed. Developments in mineral substituted and included particle, composite HAp coatings, including those reinforced by metallic, ceramic and polymeric particles; carbon nanotubes, modified graphenes, chitosan, and heparin, are considered in detail. Technical challenges which deserve further research are identified and a forward look in the field of the electrodeposited HAp coatings is taken.
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Zhang B, Qi G, Meng L. Investigation of Micro-phase Separation of A Novel Block Copolymer Polystyrene-b-Polytrimethylene Carbonate (PS-<i>b</i>-PTMC). J PHOTOPOLYM SCI TEC 2021. [DOI: 10.2494/photopolymer.34.629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Baolin Zhang
- Fudan University, School of Information Science and Technology
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- Fudan University, School of Information Science and Technology
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- Beijing institute of carbon-based integrated circuit
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Kang J, Gwon YR, Cho SK. Photoelectrochemical water oxidation on PbCrO4 thin film photoanode fabricated via Pechini method: Various solution-processes for PbCrO4 film synthesis. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Velson NV, Zobeiri H, Wang X. Rigorous prediction of Raman intensity from multi-layer films. OPTICS EXPRESS 2020; 28:35272-35283. [PMID: 33182977 DOI: 10.1364/oe.403705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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In the Raman probing of multilayer thin film materials, the intensity of the measured Raman scattered light will be impacted by the thickness of the thin film layers. The Raman signal intensity will vary non-monotonically with thickness due to interference from the multiple reflections of both the incident laser light and the Raman scattered light of thin film interfaces. Here, a method for calculating the Raman signal intensity from a multilayer thin film system based on the transfer matrix method with a rigorous treatment of the Raman signal generation (discontinuity) is presented. This calculation methodology is valid for any thin film stack with an arbitrary number of layers with arbitrary thicknesses. This approach is applied to several thin film material systems, including silicon-on-sapphire thin films, graphene on Si with a SiO2 capping layer, and multilayer MoS2 with the presence of a gap between layers and substrate. Different applications where this method can be used in the Raman probing of thin film material properties are discussed.
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Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhang S, Huang J. OFET chemical sensors: Chemical sensors based on ultrathin organic field‐effect transistors. POLYM INT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.6095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Yan Wang
- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering Tongji University Shanghai P. R. China
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Lei Y, Luo J, Yang X, Cai T, Qi R, Gu L, Zheng Z. Thermal Evaporation of Large-Area SnS 2 Thin Films with a UV-to-NIR Photoelectric Response for Flexible Photodetector Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:24940-24950. [PMID: 32406674 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c01781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In addition to device flexibility, the retentivity performance of photoelectric materials after an extreme reverse-bending process is intrinsically important and desirable for next-generation advanced flexible optoelectronics. In this work, we designed and fabricated large-area flexible SnS2 thin films with a novel nanosheet/amorphous blended structure to achieve an outstanding flexible photoelectric performance via a facile evaporation and post-thermal annealing route. Crystal structure analysis showed that the obtained SnS2 thin films were constructed with nanosheets oriented parallel to the substrate which were surrounded and connected by the amorphous component with a smooth surface. This nanosheet/amorphous blended structure allowed extreme bending because of the adhesive and strain-accommodation effect that arises from the amorphous components. The assembled SnS2 flexible photodetectors can bear a small bending radius as low as 1 mm for over 3000 bending-flatting cycles without a drastic performance decay. In particular, over 90% of the initial photoelectric responsivity (40.8 mA/W) was maintained even after 1000 bending-flatting cycles. Moreover, the SnS2 thin film can convert photons to photocurrent over a wide spectral range from ultraviolet to near infrared. These unique characteristics indicate that the strategy used in this work is attractive for the development of future wearable photoelectric and artificial intelligence applications.
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- Yan Lei
- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, 1 Kerui Road, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronic Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Kaifeng 475000, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion of Henan Province, College of Advanced Materials and Energy, Institute of Surface Micro and Nano Materials, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, P. R. China
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Ronsin OJJ, Jang D, Egelhaaf HJ, Brabec CJ, Harting J. A phase-field model for the evaporation of thin film mixtures. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:6638-6652. [PMID: 32159553 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp00214c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The performance of solution-processed solar cells strongly depends on the geometrical structure and roughness of the photovoltaic layers formed during film drying. During the drying process, the interplay of crystallization and liquid-liquid demixing leads to structure formation on the nano- and microscale and to the final rough film. In order to better understand how the film structure can be improved by process engineering, we aim at theoretically investigating these systems by means of phase-field simulations. We introduce an evaporation model based on the Cahn-Hilliard equation for the evolution of the fluid concentrations coupled to the Allen-Cahn equation for the liquid-vapour phase transformation. We demonstrate its ability to match the experimentally measured drying kinetics and study the impact of the parameters of our model. Furthermore, the evaporation of solvent blends and solvent-vapour annealing are investigated. The dry film roughness emerges naturally from our set of equations, as illustrated through preliminary simulations of spinodal decomposition and film drying on structured substrates.
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- Olivier J J Ronsin
- Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany.
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- ZAE Bayern-Solar Factory of the Future, Energy Campus Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
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- ZAE Bayern-Solar Factory of the Future, Energy Campus Nürnberg, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany and Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Immerwahrstrasse 2, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Fürther Straße 248, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany. and Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO box 513, 5600MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Koskela KM, Melot BC, Brutchey RL. Solution Deposition of a Bournonite CuPbSbS3 Semiconductor Thin Film from the Dissolution of Bulk Materials with a Thiol-Amine Solvent Mixture. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:6173-6179. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b13787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Kristopher M. Koskela
- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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Brian D, Eslamian M. Design and development of a coating device: Multiple-droplet drop-casting (MDDC-Alpha). THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2020; 91:033902. [PMID: 32260015 DOI: 10.1063/1.5129699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We report the development of a coating device (multiple-droplet drop-casting), which releases multiple droplets simultaneously or with a short time-lag (<10 ms) using a multi-channel syringe pump to achieve deposition of large-area (up to ∼100 cm2) and patterned coatings. The device exhibits the following features and characteristics: simple, low-cost, and scalable; adaptive to various solution-processed materials; insensitive to small contaminations/impurities; minimizes material waste; and can create patterns (printing). The demonstration of the device performance was carried out by fabricating coatings using four strategic model solutions, namely, carbon nanotube ink, graphene oxide ink, [poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)] PEDOT:PSS solution, and n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone diluted methylammonium lead iodide (CH3NH3PbI3)-based light harvesting perovskite. We investigated the effect of release height (droplet velocity or Weber number) and the film area on the film characteristics. The results show that the device yields reproducible and uniform films on the order of micrometers in thickness and ∼1 μm in roughness.
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- Dominikus Brian
- University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang, Shanghai 200240, China
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- University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang, Shanghai 200240, China
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Xu Y, Liu Y, Hu X, Qin R, Su H, Li J, Yang P. The Synthesis of a 2D Ultra‐Large Protein Supramolecular Nanofilm by Chemoselective Thiol–Disulfide Exchange and its Emergent Functions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:2850-2859. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201912848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Yan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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Xu Y, Liu Y, Hu X, Qin R, Su H, Li J, Yang P. The Synthesis of a 2D Ultra‐Large Protein Supramolecular Nanofilm by Chemoselective Thiol–Disulfide Exchange and its Emergent Functions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201912848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Yan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 China
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At the biointerface where materials and microorganisms meet, the organic and synthetic worlds merge into a new science that directs the design and safe use of synthetic materials for biological applications. Vapor deposition techniques provide an effective way to control the material properties of these biointerfaces with molecular-level precision that is important for biomaterials to interface with bacteria. In recent years, biointerface research that focuses on bacteria-surface interactions has been primarily driven by the goals of killing bacteria (antimicrobial) and fouling prevention (antifouling). Nevertheless, vapor deposition techniques have the potential to create biointerfaces with features that can manipulate and dictate the behavior of bacteria rather than killing or deterring them. In this review, we focus on recent advances in antimicrobial and antifouling biointerfaces produced through vapor deposition and provide an outlook on opportunities to capitalize on the features of these techniques to find unexplored connections between surface features and microbial behavior.
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- Trevor B. Donadt
- Robert F. Smith School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Robert F. Smith School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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Miao P, Wang J, Zhang C, Sun M, Cheng S, Liu H. Graphene Nanostructure-Based Tactile Sensors for Electronic Skin Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2019; 11:71. [PMID: 34138011 PMCID: PMC7770800 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-019-0302-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Skin is the largest organ of the human body and can perceive and respond to complex environmental stimulations. Recently, the development of electronic skin (E-skin) for the mimicry of the human sensory system has drawn great attention due to its potential applications in wearable human health monitoring and care systems, advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interfaces. Tactile sense is one of the most important senses of human skin that has attracted special attention. The ability to obtain unique functions using diverse assembly processible methods has rapidly advanced the use of graphene, the most celebrated two-dimensional material, in electronic tactile sensing devices. With a special emphasis on the works achieved since 2016, this review begins with the assembly and modification of graphene materials and then critically and comprehensively summarizes the most advanced material assembly methods, device construction technologies and signal characterization approaches in pressure and strain detection based on graphene and its derivative materials. This review emphasizes on: (1) the underlying working principles of these types of sensors and the unique roles and advantages of graphene materials; (2) state-of-the-art protocols recently developed for high-performance tactile sensing, including representative examples; and (3) perspectives and current challenges for graphene-based tactile sensors in E-skin applications. A summary of these cutting-edge developments intends to provide readers with a deep understanding of the future design of high-quality tactile sensing devices and paves a path for their future commercial applications in the field of E-skin.
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- Pei Miao
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, School of Science, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, 336 Nanxinzhuang West Road, Jinan, 250011, People's Republic of China.
- Center of Bio and Micro/Nano Functional Materials, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shanda South Road, Jinan, 250100, People's Republic of China.
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Li J, Li H, Ding D, Li Z, Chen F, Wang Y, Liu S, Yao H, Liu L, Shi Y. High-Performance Photoresistors Based on Perovskite Thin Film with a High PbI₂ Doping Level. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9040505. [PMID: 30939791 PMCID: PMC6523679 DOI: 10.3390/nano9040505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We prepared high-performance photoresistors based on CH3NH3PbI3 films with a high PbI2 doping level. The role of PbI2 in CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite thin film was systematically investigated using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy, and photoconductive atomic force microscope. Laterally-structured photodetectors have been fabricated based on CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite thin films deposited using precursor solution with various CH3NH3I:PbI2 ratios. Remarkably, the introduction of a suitable amount of PbI2 can significantly improve the performance and stability of perovskite-based photoresistors, optoelectronic devices with ultrahigh photo-sensitivity, high current on/off ratio, fast photo response speed, and retarded decay. Specifically, a highest responsivity of 7.8 A/W and a specific detectivity of 2.1 × 1013 Jones with a rise time of 0.86 ms and a decay time of 1.5 ms have been achieved. In addition, the local dependence of photocurrent generation in perovskite thin films was revealed by photoconductive atomic force microscopy, which provides direct evidence that the presence of PbI2 can effectively passivate the grain boundaries of CH3NH3PbI3 and assist the photocurrent transport more effectively.
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- Jieni Li
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- College of Electronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
- Engineering Technology Research Center for 2D Material Information Function Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Zhang S, Zhao Y, Du X, Chu Y, Zhang S, Huang J. Gas Sensors Based on Nano/Microstructured Organic Field-Effect Transistors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2019; 15:e1805196. [PMID: 30730106 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201805196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Benefiting from the advantages of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), including synthetic versatility of organic molecular design and environmental sensitivity, gas sensors based on OFETs have drawn much attention in recent years. Potential applications focus on the detection of specific gas species such as explosive, toxic gases, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that play vital roles in environmental monitoring, industrial manufacturing, smart health care, food security, and national defense. To achieve high sensitivity, selectivity, and ambient stability with rapid response and recovery speed, the regulation and adjustment of the nano/microstructure of the organic semiconductor (OSC) layer has proven to be an effective strategy. Here, the progress of OFET gas sensors with nano/microstructure is selectively presented. Devices based on OSC films one dimensional (1D) single crystal nanowires, nanorods, and nanofibers are introduced. Then, devices based on two dimensional (2D) and ultrathin OSC films, fabricated by methods such as thermal evaporation, dip-coating, spin-coating, and solution-shearing methods are presented, followed by an introduction of porous OFET sensors. Additionally, the applications of nanostructured receptors in OFET sensors are given. Finally, an outlook in view of the current research state is presented and eight further challenges for gas sensors based on OFETs are suggested.
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- Shiqi Zhang
- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
- Putuo District People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200060, P. R. China
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Thin Films Sensor Devices for Mycotoxins Detection in Foods: Applications and Challenges. CHEMOSENSORS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors7010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Mycotoxins are a group of secondary metabolites produced by different species of filamentous fungi and pose serious threats to food safety due to their serious human and animal health impacts such as carcinogenic, teratogenic and hepatotoxic effects. Conventional methods for the detection of mycotoxins include gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry or other detectors (fluorescence or UV detection), thin layer chromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. These techniques are generally straightforward and yield reliable results; however, they are time-consuming, require extensive preparation steps, use large-scale instruments, and consume large amounts of hazardous chemical reagents. Rapid detection of mycotoxins is becoming an increasingly important challenge for the food industry in order to effectively enforce regulations and ensure the safety of food and feed. In this sense, several studies have been done with the aim of developing strategies to detect mycotoxins using sensing devices that have high sensitivity and specificity, fast analysis, low cost and portability. The latter include the use of microarray chips, multiplex lateral flow, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering and biosensors using nanoparticles. In this perspective, thin film sensors have recently emerged as a good candidate technique to meet such requirements. This review summarizes the application and challenges of thin film sensor devices for detection of mycotoxins in food matrices.
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Xiao P, Huang J, Yu Y, Liu B. Recent Developments in Tandem White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. Molecules 2019; 24:E151. [PMID: 30609748 PMCID: PMC6337303 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24010151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Tandem white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) are promising for the lighting and displays field since their current efficiency, external quantum efficiency and lifetime can be strikingly enhanced compared with single-unit devices. In this invited review, we have firstly described fundamental concepts of tandem device architectures and their use in WOLEDs. Then, we have summarized the state-of-the-art strategies to achieve high-performance tandem WOLEDs in recent years. Specifically, we have highlighted the developments in the four types of tandem WOLEDs (i.e., tandem fluorescent WOLEDs, tandem phosphorescent WOLEDs, tandem thermally activated delayed fluorescent WOLEDs, and tandem hybrid WOLEDs). Furthermore, we have introduced doping-free tandem WOLEDs. In the end, we have given an outlook for the future development of tandem WOLEDs.
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- Peng Xiao
- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- LUMINOUS! Centre of Excellent for Semiconductor Lighting and Displays, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Leng J, Wang Z, Wang J, Wu HH, Yan G, Li X, Guo H, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Guo Z. Advances in nanostructures fabricated via spray pyrolysis and their applications in energy storage and conversion. Chem Soc Rev 2019; 48:3015-3072. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00904j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This review provides insight into various nanostructures designed by spray pyrolysis and their applications in energy storage and conversion.
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- Jin Leng
- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Powder Metallurgy
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Lincoln
- USA
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Powder Metallurgy
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- College of Materials
- Xiamen University
- Xiamen
- P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials
- University of Wollongong
- North Wollongong 2522
- Australia
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Zhou X, Huang M, Zeng X, Chen T, Xie G, Yin X, Yang C. Combining the qualities of carbazole and tetraphenyl silane in a desirable main chain for thermally activated delayed fluorescence polymers. Polym Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py00742c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A series of green TADF polymers with carbazole and a tetraphenyl silane copolymer main chain were developed for use in non-doped solution processed OLEDs.
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- Xiang Zhou
- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology
- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen 518060
- PR China
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- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- PR China
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Demonstration of the Use of 3D X-ray Tomography to Compare the Uniformity of Catalyst Coatings in Open-Cell Foams. CHEMENGINEERING 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering2040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Coating open-cell foams by a catalytic layer is a necessary step to obtain structured catalytic foam reactors. The dip-coating method, consisting of immersing the foam in a suspension or in a sol-gel, is generally used to obtain the coating. The excess of liquid has to be evacuated from the foam to obtain a thin layer. Different methods to remove this excess of liquid have been investigated in the present work. The objective was to show that 3D X-ray tomography coupled to image analysis could be a tool to discriminate the methods by analysing the spatial localisation of the catalyst layer throughout the whole foam samples. A simple blowing by air in every direction seems to not be appropriate to obtain uniform coatings.
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Tailoring Characteristics of PEDOT:PSS Coated on Glass and Plastics by Ultrasonic Substrate Vibration Post Treatment. COATINGS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings8100337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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In this work, we excited as-spun wet films of PEDOT:PSS by ultrasonic vibration with varying frequency and power. This is a low-cost and facile technique for tailoring the structural and surface characteristics of solution-processed thin films and coatings. We deposited the coatings on both rigid and flexible substrates and performed various characterization techniques, such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), transmittance, electrical conductivity, and contact angle measurements, to understand how the ultrasonic vibration affects the coating properties. We found that as a result of ultrasonic vibration, PEDOT:PSS sheet conductivity increases up to five-fold, contact angle of water on PEDOT:PSS increases up to three-fold, and PEDOT:PSS roughness on glass substrates substantially decreases. Our results affirm that ultrasonic vibration can favor phase separation of PEDOT and PSS and rearrangement of PEDOT-rich charge transferring grains. In addition to providing a systematic study on the effect of ultrasonic frequency and power on the film properties, this work also proves that the ultrasonic vibration is a novel method to manipulate and tailor a wide range of properties of solution-processed thin films, such as compactness, chain length and arrangement of polymer molecules, conductivity, and surface wettability. This ultrasonication method can serve organic, printed and flexible electronics.
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Recent Advances of Exciplex-Based White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app8091449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Recently, exciplexes have been actively investigated in white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs), since they can be effectively functioned as (i) fluorescent or thermally activated delayed fluorescent (TADF) emitters; (ii) the hosts of fluorescent, phosphorescent and TADF dopants. By virtue of the unique advantages of exciplexes, high-performance exciplex-based WOLEDs can be achieved. In this invited review, we have firstly described fundamental concepts of exciplexes and their use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Then, we have concluded the primary strategies to develop exciplex-based WOLEDs. Specifically, we have emphasized the representative WOLEDs using exciplex emitters or hosts. In the end, we have given an outlook for the future development of exciplex-based WOLEDs.
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Zhou X, Pan C, Liang A, Wang L, Wan T, Yang G, Gao C, Wong WY. Enhanced figure of merit of poly(9,9-di- n
-octylfluorene-alt-benzothiadiazole) and SWCNT thermoelectric composites by doping with FeCl 3. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- X. Zhou
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hung Hom Hong Kong
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Ščajev P, Qin C, Aleksieju Nas RN, Baronas P, Miasojedovas S, Fujihara T, Matsushima T, Adachi C, Juršėnas S. Diffusion Enhancement in Highly Excited MAPbI 3 Perovskite Layers with Additives. J Phys Chem Lett 2018; 9:3167-3172. [PMID: 29806463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b01155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Carrier mobility is one of the crucial parameters determining the electronic device performance. We apply the light-induced transient grating technique to measure independently the carrier diffusion coefficient and lifetime, and to reveal the impact of additives on carrier transport properties in wet-cast CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) perovskite films. We use the high excitation regime, where diffusion length of carriers is controlled purely by carrier diffusion and not by the lifetime. We demonstrate a four-fold increase in diffusion coefficient due to the reduction of localization center density by additives; however, the density dependence analysis shows the dominance of localization-limited diffusion regime. The presented approach allows us to estimate the limits of technological improvement-carrier diffusion coefficient in wet-cast layers can be expected to be enhanced by up to one order of magnitude.
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- Patrik Ščajev
- Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology , Vilnius University , Sauletekio Ave. 3 , LT 10257 Vilnius , Lithuania
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- Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) , Kyushu University , 744, Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
- Adachi Molecular Exciton Engineering Project , Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), ERATO , 744 Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
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- Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology , Vilnius University , Sauletekio Ave. 3 , LT 10257 Vilnius , Lithuania
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- Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology , Vilnius University , Sauletekio Ave. 3 , LT 10257 Vilnius , Lithuania
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- Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology , Vilnius University , Sauletekio Ave. 3 , LT 10257 Vilnius , Lithuania
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- Innovative Organic Device Laboratory , Institute of Systems, Information Technologies and Nanotechnologies (ISIT), Fukuoka Industry-Academia Symphonicity (FiaS) 2-110 , 4-1 Kyudai-shinmachi , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0388 , Japan
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- Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) , Kyushu University , 744, Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
- Adachi Molecular Exciton Engineering Project , Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), ERATO , 744 Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
- International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER) , Kyushu University , 744 Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
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- Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) , Kyushu University , 744, Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
- Adachi Molecular Exciton Engineering Project , Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), ERATO , 744 Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
- International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER) , Kyushu University , 744 Motooka , Nishi , Fukuoka 819-0395 , Japan
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- Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology , Vilnius University , Sauletekio Ave. 3 , LT 10257 Vilnius , Lithuania
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Huang J, Yuan Z, Gao S, Liao J, Eslamian M. Understanding Spray Coating Process: Visual Observation of Impingement of Multiple Droplets on a Substrate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12204-018-1914-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hong M, Chen ZG, Yang L, Zou YC, Dargusch MS, Wang H, Zou J. Realizing zT of 2.3 in Ge 1-x-y Sb x In y Te via Reducing the Phase-Transition Temperature and Introducing Resonant Energy Doping. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018. [PMID: 29349887 DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201701797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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GeTe with rhombohedral-to-cubic phase transition is a promising lead-free thermoelectric candidate. Herein, theoretical studies reveal that cubic GeTe has superior thermoelectric behavior, which is linked to (1) the two valence bands to enhance the electronic transport coefficients and (2) stronger enharmonic phonon-phonon interactions to ensure a lower intrinsic thermal conductivity. Experimentally, based on Ge1-x Sbx Te with optimized carrier concentration, a record-high figure-of-merit of 2.3 is achieved via further doping with In, which induces the distortion of the density of states near the Fermi level. Moreover, Sb and In codoping reduces the phase-transition temperature to extend the better thermoelectric behavior of cubic GeTe to low temperature. Additionally, electronic microscopy characterization demonstrates grain boundaries, a high-density of stacking faults, and nanoscale precipitates, which together with the inevitable point defects result in a dramatically decreased thermal conductivity. The fundamental investigation and experimental demonstration provide an important direction for the development of high-performance Pb-free thermoelectric materials.
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- Min Hong
- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- Centre for Future Materials, The University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Queensland, 4300, Australia
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- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- Centre for Future Materials, The University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Queensland, 4300, Australia
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- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Future Materials, The University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Queensland, 4300, Australia
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- Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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Effect of the Ultrasonic Substrate Vibration on Nucleation and Crystallization of PbI2 Crystals and Thin Films. CRYSTALS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst8020060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The Electrical Properties of Plasma-Deposited Thin Films Derived from Pelargonium graveolens. ELECTRONICS 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/electronics6040086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ultrahigh thermoelectric power factor in flexible hybrid inorganic-organic superlattice. Nat Commun 2017; 8:1024. [PMID: 29044102 PMCID: PMC5647338 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01149-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Hybrid inorganic–organic superlattice with an electron-transmitting but phonon-blocking structure has emerged as a promising flexible thin film thermoelectric material. However, the substantial challenge in optimizing carrier concentration without disrupting the superlattice structure prevents further improvement of the thermoelectric performance. Here we demonstrate a strategy for carrier optimization in a hybrid inorganic–organic superlattice of TiS2[tetrabutylammonium]x[hexylammonium]y, where the organic layers are composed of a random mixture of tetrabutylammonium and hexylammonium molecules. By vacuum heating the hybrid materials at an intermediate temperature, the hexylammonium molecules with a lower boiling point are selectively de-intercalated, which reduces the electron density due to the requirement of electroneutrality. The tetrabutylammonium molecules with a higher boiling point remain to support and stabilize the superlattice structure. The carrier concentration can thus be effectively reduced, resulting in a remarkably high power factor of 904 µW m−1 K−2 at 300 K for flexible thermoelectrics, approaching the values achieved in conventional inorganic semiconductors. Hybrid inorganic-organic superlattices show promise for flexible thermoelectric applications, yet they suffer from limited performance. Here, the authors devise a strategy for carrier optimization in a hybrid inorganic-organic superlattice of TiS2[tetrabutylammonium]x[hexylammonium]y, achieving an ultrahigh power factor of 904 μW m−1 K−2.
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Li W, Yu Q, Yu Y. Highly efficient and low cost friction method for producing 2D nanomaterials on poly(ethylene terephthalate) and their applications for commercial flexible electronics. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1088/2053-1613/aa87d9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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