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Al-Gamal AG, Elseman AM, Chowdhury TH, Kabel KI, Farag AA, Rabie AM, Abd El-Sattar NEA, Islam A. Promising Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Derivatives; A Case Study for Preparations, Fabrication Mechanisms, and Applications in Perovskite Solar Cells. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2022; 381:6. [PMID: 36574160 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-022-00416-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Graphene (G) has been a game-changer for conductive optical devices and has shown promising aspects for its implementation in the power industry due to its diverse structures. Graphene has played an essential role as electrodes, hole transport layers (HTLs), electron transport layers (ETLs), and a chemical modulator for perovskite layers in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) over the past decade. Nitrogen-doped graphene (N-DG) derivatives are frequently evaluated among the existing derivatives of graphene because of their versatility of design, easy synthesis process, and high throughput. This review presents a state-of-the-art overview of N-DG preparation methods, including wet chemical process, bombardment, and high thermal treatment methods. Furthermore, it focuses on different structures of N-DG derivatives and their various applications in PSC applications. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for N-DG derivatives for the continuous performance improvement of PSCs have been highlighted.
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- A G Al-Gamal
- Photovoltaic Materials Group, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047, Japan.,Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Electronic and Magnetic Materials Department, Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), P.O. Box 87, Helwan, 11421, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Photovoltaic Materials Group, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047, Japan.,Laboratory for Solar Energy and Fuels (LSEF), School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, 11566, Cairo, Egypt
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- Photovoltaic Materials Group, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047, Japan.,Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8573, Japan
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Jafari A, Mortaheb HR, Gallucci F. Plasma treatment for enhanced functionalization of graphene nanosheets by octadecylamine. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.08.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Custom-Made Chemically Modified Graphene Oxide to Improve the Anti-Scratch Resistance of Urethane-Acrylate Transparent Coatings. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9060408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, a thermoset ultraviolet (UV)-cured polyurethane-acrylate resin was doped with different chemically-modified graphene obtained from a commercial graphene oxide (GO): as-received GO, chemically reduced GO (rGO), GO functionalized with vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) (GOvtes), and GO functionalized with VTES and subsequently reduced with a chemical agent (rGOvtes). Modified graphene was introduced in the oligomer component via solvent-assisted process using acetone, which was recovered after completion of the process. Results indicate that the GO-doped oligomers produce cured coatings with improved anti-scratch resistance (above the resistance of conventional coatings), without surface defects and high transparency. The anti-scratch resistance was measured with atomic force microscopy (AFM). Additionally, results are presented in terms of Wolf–Wilburn scale, a straightforward method widely accepted and employed in the coating industry.
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Kumar P, Kumar A, Joshi C, Singh R, Saran S, Jain SL. Heterostructured nanocomposite tin phthalocyanine@mesoporous ceria (SnPc@CeO2) for photoreduction of CO2 in visible light. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra06449j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Heterostructured tin phthalocyanine supported to mesoporous ceria was synthesized and used a photocatalyst for CO2 reduction under visible light.
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- Pawan Kumar
- Chemical Sciences Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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- Chemical Sciences Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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- Chemical Sciences Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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- Analytical Science Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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- Analytical Science Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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- Chemical Sciences Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
- Dehradun 248005
- India
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Park NI, Lee SB, Lee SM, Chung DW. Preparation and Characterization of PEDOT/PSS Hybrid with Graphene Derivative Wrapped by Water-soluble Polymer. APPLIED CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING 2014. [DOI: 10.14478/ace.2014.1087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Valentini L, Bittolo Bon S, Kenny JM. Poly(methyl methacrylate)/graphene oxide layered films as generators for mechanical energy harvesting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2013; 5:3770-3775. [PMID: 23586813 DOI: 10.1021/am400388f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In this work we introduce a simple practical way to transfer large flakes of partially reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as well as poly(methyl methacrylate)/rGO films onto arbitrary substrates where the electrode geometry is defined before the film deposition to fabricate devices. It was reported how such films when stimulated by an ultrasound transducer convert mechanical energy to electricity. The possibility to utilize polymer nanocomposites as nanogenerators is of current interest to enhance mechanical energy harvesting and to add new functionalities to polymer nanocomposites.
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- Luca Valentini
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale, Università di Perugia, Strada di Pentima 4, INSTM, UdR Perugia, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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Yu XY, Chen ZH, Kuang DB, Su CY. A Mild One-Step Process from Graphene Oxide and Cd2+ to a Graphene-CdSe Quantum Dot Nanocomposite with Enhanced Photoelectric Properties. Chemphyschem 2012; 13:2654-8. [DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201200179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Tung VC, Kim J, Cote LJ, Huang J. Sticky Interconnect for Solution-Processed Tandem Solar Cells. J Am Chem Soc 2011; 133:9262-5. [DOI: 10.1021/ja203464n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Vincent C. Tung
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Bai H, Li C, Shi G. Functional composite materials based on chemically converted graphene. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2011; 23:1089-115. [PMID: 21360763 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201003753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 492] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Graphene, a one-atom layer of graphite, possesses a unique two-dimensional structure and excellent mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Thus, it has been regarded as an important component for making various functional composite materials. Graphene can be prepared through physical, chemical and electrochemical approaches. Among them, chemical methods were tested to be effective for producing chemically converted graphene (CCG) from various precursors (such as graphite, carbon nanotubes, and polymers) in large scale and at low costs. Therefore, CCG is more suitable for synthesizing high-performance graphene based composites. In this progress report, we review the recent advancements in the studies of the composites of CCG and small molecules, polymers, inorganic nanoparticles or other carbon nanomaterials. The methodology for preparing CCG and its composites has been summarized. The applications of CCG-based functional composite materials are also discussed.
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- Hua Bai
- Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Bio-organic, Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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Lee DW, Hong TK, Kang D, Lee J, Heo M, Kim JY, Kim BS, Shin HS. Highly controllable transparent and conducting thin films using layer-by-layer assembly of oppositely charged reduced graphene oxides. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1039/c0jm02270e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chen XM, Wu GH, Jiang YQ, Wang YR, Chen X. Graphene and graphene-based nanomaterials: the promising materials for bright future of electroanalytical chemistry. Analyst 2011; 136:4631-40. [DOI: 10.1039/c1an15661f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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