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Zhou L, Huang Q, Xia Y. Plasmon-Induced Hot Electrons in Nanostructured Materials: Generation, Collection, and Application to Photochemistry. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8597-8619. [PMID: 38829921 PMCID: PMC11273350 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
Plasmon refers to the coherent oscillation of all conduction-band electrons in a nanostructure made of a metal or a heavily doped semiconductor. Upon excitation, the plasmon can decay through different channels, including nonradiative Landau damping for the generation of plasmon-induced energetic carriers, the so-called hot electrons and holes. The energetic carriers can be collected by transferring to a functional material situated next to the plasmonic component in a hybrid configuration to facilitate a range of photochemical processes for energy or chemical conversion. This article centers on the recent advancement in generating and utilizing plasmon-induced hot electrons in a rich variety of hybrid nanostructures. After a brief introduction to the fundamentals of hot-electron generation and decay in plasmonic nanocrystals, we extensively discuss how to collect the hot electrons with various types of functional materials. With a focus on plasmonic nanocrystals made of metals, we also briefly examine those based upon heavily doped semiconductors. Finally, we illustrate how site-selected growth can be leveraged for the rational fabrication of different types of hybrid nanostructures, with an emphasis on the parameters that can be experimentally controlled to tailor the properties for various applications.
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- Li Zhou
- The
Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, P. R. China
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- School
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- The
Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Mata MDL, Sanz de León A, Valencia-Liñán LM, Molina SI. Plasmonic Characterization of 3D Printable Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites. ACS MATERIALS AU 2024; 4:424-435. [PMID: 39006399 PMCID: PMC11240405 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Plasmonic polymer nanocomposites (i.e., polymer matrices containing plasmonic nanostructures) are appealing candidates for the development of manifold technological devices relying on light-matter interactions, provided that they have inherent properties and processing capabilities. The smart development of plasmonic nanocomposites requires in-depth optical analyses proving the material performance, along with correlative studies guiding the synthesis of tailored materials. Importantly, plasmon resonances emerging from metal nanoparticles affect the macroscopic optical response of the nanocomposite, leading to far- and near-field perturbations useful to address the optical activity of the material. We analyze the plasmonic behavior of two nanocomposites suitable for 3D printing, based on acrylic resin matrices loaded with Au or Ag nanoparticles. We compare experimental and computed UV-vis macroscopic spectra (far-field) with single-particle electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) analyses (near-field). We extended the calculations of Au and Ag plasmon-related resonances over different environments and nanoparticle sizes. Discrepancies between UV-vis and EELS are dependent on the interplay between the metal considered, the surrounding media, and the size of the nanoparticles. The study allows comparing in detail the plasmonic performance of Au- and Ag-polymer nanocomposites, whose plasmonic response is better addressed, accounting for their intended applications (i.e., whether they rely on far- or near-field interactions).
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- María de la Mata
- Departamento de Ciencia de
los Materiales, I. M. y Q. I., IMEYMAT, Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencia de
los Materiales, I. M. y Q. I., IMEYMAT, Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencia de
los Materiales, I. M. y Q. I., IMEYMAT, Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencia de
los Materiales, I. M. y Q. I., IMEYMAT, Universidad de Cádiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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Zheng D, Pauporté T, Schwob C, Coolen L. Models of light absorption enhancement in perovskite solar cells by plasmonic nanoparticles. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20220146. [PMID: 38854487 PMCID: PMC10867376 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Numerous experiments have demonstrated improvements on the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by introducing plasmonic nanoparticles, however, the underlying mechanisms are still not clear: the particles may enhance light absorption and scattering, as well as charge separation and transfer, or the perovskite's crystalline quality. Eventually, it can still be debated whether unambiguous plasmonic increase of light absorption has indeed been achieved. Here, various optical models are employed to provide a physical understanding of the relevant parameters in plasmonic perovskite cells and the conditions under which light absorption may be enhanced by plasmonic mechanisms. By applying the recent generalized Mie theory to gold nanospheres in perovskite, it is shown that their plasmon resonance is conveniently located in the 650-800 nm wavelength range, where absorption enhancement is most needed. It is evaluated for which active layer thickness and nanoparticle concentration a significant enhancement can be expected. Finally, the experimental literature on plasmonic perovskite solar cells is analyzed in light of this theoretical description. It is estimated that only a tiny portion of these reports can be associated with light absorption and point out the importance of reporting the perovskite thickness and nanoparticle concentration in order to assess the presence of plasmonic effects.
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- Daming Zheng
- Sorbonne UniversitéCNRS, Institut de NanoSciences de Paris, INSPParisFrance
- Chimie ParisTechPSL Research UniversityCNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), CurieParisFrance
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- Chimie ParisTechPSL Research UniversityCNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), CurieParisFrance
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- Sorbonne UniversitéCNRS, Institut de NanoSciences de Paris, INSPParisFrance
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- Sorbonne UniversitéCNRS, Institut de NanoSciences de Paris, INSPParisFrance
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Chen L, Khan A, Dai S, Bermak A, Li W. Metallic Micro-Nano Network-Based Soft Transparent Electrodes: Materials, Processes, and Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302858. [PMID: 37890452 PMCID: PMC10724424 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Soft transparent electrodes (TEs) have received tremendous interest from academia and industry due to the rapid development of lightweight, transparent soft electronics. Metallic micro-nano networks (MMNNs) are a class of promising soft TEs that exhibit excellent optical and electrical properties, including low sheet resistance and high optical transmittance, as well as superior mechanical properties such as softness, robustness, and desirable stability. They are genuinely interesting alternatives to conventional conductive metal oxides, which are expensive to fabricate and have limited flexibility on soft surfaces. This review summarizes state-of-the-art research developments in MMNN-based soft TEs in terms of performance specifications, fabrication methods, and application areas. The review describes the implementation of MMNN-based soft TEs in optoelectronics, bioelectronics, tactile sensors, energy storage devices, and other applications. Finally, it presents a perspective on the technical difficulties and potential future possibilities for MMNN-based TE development.
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- Liyang Chen
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Hong KongHong Kong00000China
- Department of Information Technology and Electrical EngineeringETH ZurichZurich8092Switzerland
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Hong KongHong Kong00000China
- Division of Information and Computing TechnologyCollege of Science and EngineeringHamad Bin Khalifa UniversityDoha34110Qatar
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- Department School of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore639798Singapore
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- Division of Information and Computing TechnologyCollege of Science and EngineeringHamad Bin Khalifa UniversityDoha34110Qatar
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Hong KongHong Kong00000China
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Zuo L, King H, Hossain MA, Farhana F, Kist MM, Stratton RL, Chen J, Shen H. Single-Molecule Spectroscopy Reveals the Plasmon-Assisted Nanozyme Catalysis on AuNR@TiO 2. CHEMICAL & BIOMEDICAL IMAGING 2023; 1:760-766. [PMID: 38037610 PMCID: PMC10685447 DOI: 10.1021/cbmi.3c00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Gold nanoparticles are frequently employed as nanozyme materials due to their capacity to catalyze various enzymatic reactions. Given their plasmonic nature, gold nanoparticles have also found extensive utility in chemical and photochemical catalysis owing to their ability to generate excitons upon exposure to light. However, their potential for plasmon-assisted catalytic enhancement as nanozymes has remained largely unexplored due to the inherent challenge of rapid charge recombination. In this study, we have developed a strategy involving the encapsulation of gold nanorods (AuNRs) within a titanium dioxide (TiO2) shell to facilitate the efficient separation of hot electron/hole pairs, thereby enhancing nanozyme reactivity. Our investigations have revealed a remarkable 10-fold enhancement in reactivity when subjected to 530 nm light excitation following the introduction of a TiO2 shell. Leveraging single-molecule kinetic analyses, we discovered that the presence of the TiO2 shell not only amplifies catalytic reactivity by prolonging charge relaxation times but also engenders additional reactive sites within the nanozyme's intricate structure. We anticipate that further enhancements in nanozyme performance can be achieved by optimizing interfacial interactions between plasmonic metals and semiconductors.
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- Li Zuo
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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Pritom YA, Sikder DK, Zaman S, Hossain M. Plasmon-enhanced parabolic nanostructures for broadband absorption in ultra-thin crystalline Si solar cells. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:4986-4995. [PMID: 37705791 PMCID: PMC10496899 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00436h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Sub-wavelength plasmonic light trapping nanostructures are promising candidates for achieving enhanced broadband absorption in ultra-thin silicon (Si) solar cells. In this work, we use finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations to demonstrate the light harvesting properties of periodic and parabola shaped Si nanostructures, decorated with metallic gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs). The active medium of absorption is a 2 μm thick crystalline-silicon (c-Si), on top of which the parabolic nanotextures couple incident sunlight into guided modes. The parabola shape provides a graded refractive index profile and high diffraction efficiencies at higher order modes leading to excellent antireflection effects. The Au NPs scatter light into the Si layer and offer strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) resulting in broadband absorption with high conversion efficiency. For wavelengths (λ) ranging between 300 nm and 1600 nm, the structure is optimized for maximum absorption by adjusting the geometry and periodicity of the nanostructures and the size of the Au NPs. For parabola coated with 40 nm Au NPs, the average absorption enhancements are 7% (between λ = 300 nm and 1600 nm) and 28% (between λ = 800 nm and 1600 nm) when compared with bare parabola. Furthermore, device simulations show that the proposed solar cell can achieve a power conversion efficiency (PCE) as high as 21.39%, paving the way for the next generation of highly efficient, ultra-thin and low-cost Si solar cells.
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- Yeasin Arafat Pritom
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka 1205 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka 1205 Bangladesh
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139 USA
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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Ibrahim Zamkoye I, Lucas B, Vedraine S. Synergistic Effects of Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance, Surface Plasmon Polariton, and Waveguide Plasmonic Resonance on the Same Material: A Promising Hypothesis to Enhance Organic Solar Cell Efficiency. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2209. [PMID: 37570526 PMCID: PMC10421476 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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This work explores the utilization of plasmonic resonance (PR) in silver nanowires to enhance the performance of organic solar cells. We investigate the simultaneous effect of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), surface plasmon polariton (SPP), and waveguide plasmonic mode on silver nanowires, which have not been thoroughly explored before. By employing finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations, we analyze the plasmonic resonance behavior of a ZnO/Silver nanowires/ZnO (ZAZ) electrode structure. Our investigations demonstrate the dominance of LSPR, leading to intense electric fields inside the nanowire and their propagation into the surrounding medium. Additionally, we observe the synergistic effects of SPP and waveguide plasmonic mode, contributing to enhanced light absorption within the active layer of the organic solar cell. This leads to an improvement in photovoltaic performance, as demonstrated by our previous work, showing an approximate 20% increase in photocurrent and overall power conversion efficiency of the organic solar cell. The incorporation of metallic nanostructures exhibiting these multiple plasmonic modes opens up new opportunities for improving light absorption and overall device efficiency. Our study highlights the potential of these combined plasmonic effects for the design and optimization of organic solar cells.
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- Issoufou Ibrahim Zamkoye
- University of Limoges, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, XLIM, UMR 7252, F-87000 Limoges, France;
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- University of Limoges, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, XLIM, UMR 7252, F-87000 Limoges, France;
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Ha D, Yoon Y, Park IJ, Cantu LT, Martinez A, Zhitenev N. Nanoscale Characterization of Photocurrent and Photovoltage in Polycrystalline Solar Cells. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:11429-11437. [PMID: 37377500 PMCID: PMC10291557 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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We investigate the role of grain structures in nanoscale carrier dynamics of polycrystalline solar cells. By using Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) and near-field scanning photocurrent microscopy (NSPM) techniques, we characterize nanoscopic photovoltage and photocurrent patterns of inorganic CdTe and organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells. For CdTe solar cells, we analyze the nanoscale electric power patterns that are created by correlating nanoscale photovoltage and photocurrent maps on the same location. Distinct relations between the sample preparation conditions and the nanoscale photovoltaic properties of microscopic CdTe grain structures are observed. The same techniques are applied for characterization of a perovskite solar cell. It is found that a moderate amount of PbI2 near grain boundaries leads to the enhanced photogenerated carrier collections at grain boundaries. Finally, the capabilities and the limitations of the nanoscale techniques are discussed.
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- Dongheon Ha
- Department
of Physics, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 61920, United States
- Physical
Measurement Laboratory, National Institute
of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Institute
for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics, University of Maryland, College
Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Physical
Measurement Laboratory, National Institute
of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Institute
for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics, University of Maryland, College
Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Aerospace University, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10540, Korea
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- Department
of Materials Physics, Sookmyung Women’s
University, Seoul 04310, Korea
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- Department
of Physics, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 61920, United States
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- Department
of Physics, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 61920, United States
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- Physical
Measurement Laboratory, National Institute
of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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Borah R, Ag KR, Minja AC, Verbruggen SW. A Review on Self-Assembly of Colloidal Nanoparticles into Clusters, Patterns, and Films: Emerging Synthesis Techniques and Applications. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201536. [PMID: 36856157 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
The colloidal synthesis of functional nanoparticles has gained tremendous scientific attention in the last decades. In parallel to these advancements, another rapidly growing area is the self-assembly or self-organization of these colloidal nanoparticles. First, the organization of nanoparticles into ordered structures is important for obtaining functional interfaces that extend or even amplify the intrinsic properties of the constituting nanoparticles at a larger scale. The synthesis of large-scale interfaces using complex or intricately designed nanostructures as building blocks, requires highly controllable self-assembly techniques down to the nanoscale. In certain cases, for example, when dealing with plasmonic nanoparticles, the assembly of the nanoparticles further enhances their properties by coupling phenomena. In other cases, the process of self-assembly itself is useful in the final application such as in sensing and drug delivery, amongst others. In view of the growing importance of this field, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in the field of nanoparticle self-assembly and their applications. For clarity, the self-assembled nanostructures are classified into two broad categories: finite clusters/patterns, and infinite films. Different state-of-the-art techniques to obtain these nanostructures are discussed in detail, before discussing the applications where the self-assembly significantly enhances the performance of the process.
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- Rituraj Borah
- Sustainable Energy, Air & Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air & Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air & Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air & Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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Zhai L, Gebre ST, Chen B, Xu D, Chen J, Li Z, Liu Y, Yang H, Ling C, Ge Y, Zhai W, Chen C, Ma L, Zhang Q, Li X, Yan Y, Huang X, Li L, Guan Z, Tao CL, Huang Z, Wang H, Liang J, Zhu Y, Lee CS, Wang P, Zhang C, Gu L, Du Y, Lian T, Zhang H, Wu XJ. Epitaxial growth of highly symmetrical branched noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures with efficient plasmon-induced hot-electron transfer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2538. [PMID: 37137913 PMCID: PMC10156852 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38237-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Epitaxial growth is one of the most commonly used strategies to precisely tailor heterostructures with well-defined compositions, morphologies, crystal phases, and interfaces for various applications. However, as epitaxial growth requires a small interfacial lattice mismatch between the components, it remains a challenge for the epitaxial synthesis of heterostructures constructed by materials with large lattice mismatch and/or different chemical bonding, especially the noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures. Here, we develop a noble metal-seeded epitaxial growth strategy to prepare highly symmetrical noble metal-semiconductor branched heterostructures with desired spatial configurations, i.e., twenty CdS (or CdSe) nanorods epitaxially grown on twenty exposed (111) facets of Ag icosahedral nanocrystal, albeit a large lattice mismatch (more than 40%). Importantly, a high quantum yield (QY) of plasmon-induced hot-electron transferred from Ag to CdS was observed in epitaxial Ag-CdS icosapods (18.1%). This work demonstrates that epitaxial growth can be achieved in heterostructures composed of materials with large lattice mismatches. The constructed epitaxial noble metal-semiconductor interfaces could be an ideal platform for investigating the role of interfaces in various physicochemical processes.
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- Li Zhai
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Beijing National Center for Electron Microscopy and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Gong T, Lyu P, Leite MS. Scalable Superabsorbers and Color Filters Based on Earth-Abundant Materials. ACS APPLIED OPTICAL MATERIALS 2023; 1:825-831. [PMID: 37152274 PMCID: PMC10153408 DOI: 10.1021/acsaom.2c00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Optical materials based on unconventional plasmonic metals (e.g., magnesium) have lately driven rising research interest for the quest of possibilities in nanophotonic applications. Several favorable attributes of Mg, such as earth abundancy, lightweight, biocompatibility/biodegradability, and its active reactions with water or hydrogen, have underpinned its emergence as an alternative nanophotonic material. Here, we experimentally demonstrate a thin film-based optical device composed exclusively of earth-abundant and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-compatible materials (i.e., Mg, a-Si, and SiO2). The devices can exhibit a spectrally selective and tunable near-unity resonant absorption with an ultrathin a-Si absorbing layer due to the strong interference effect in this high-index and lossy film. Alternatively, they can generate diverse reflective colors by appropriate tuning of the a-Si and SiO2 layer thicknesses, including all the primary colors for RGB (red, green, blue) and CMY (cyan, magenta, yellow) color spaces. In addition, the reflective hues of the devices can be notably altered in a zero power-consumption fashion by immersing them in water due to the resulted dissolution of the Mg back-reflection layer. These compelling features in combination with the lithography-free and scalable fabrication steps may promise their adoption in various photonic applications including solar energy harvesting, optical information security, optical modulation, and filtering as well as structure reuse and recycling.
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- Tao Gong
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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A significant challenge in the development of functional materials is understanding the growth and transformations of anisotropic colloidal metal nanocrystals. Theory and simulations can aid in the development and understanding of anisotropic nanocrystal syntheses. The focus of this review is on how results from first-principles calculations and classical techniques, such as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations, have been integrated into multiscale theoretical predictions useful in understanding shape-selective nanocrystal syntheses. Also, examples are discussed in which machine learning has been useful in this field. There are many areas at the frontier in condensed matter theory and simulation that are or could be beneficial in this area and these prospects for future progress are discussed.
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- Kristen A Fichthorn
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Physics The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania 16803 United States
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Hull OA, Aikens CM. Theoretical Investigations on the Plasmon-Mediated Dissociation of Small Molecules in the Presence of Silver Atomic Wires. J Phys Chem A 2023; 127:2228-2241. [PMID: 36862925 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.2c07531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Plasmonic nanoparticles can promote bond activation in adsorbed molecules under relatively benign conditions via excitation of the nanoparticle's plasmon resonance. As the plasmon resonance often falls within the visible light region, plasmonic nanomaterials are a promising class of catalysts. However, the exact mechanisms through which plasmonic nanoparticles activate the bonds of nearby molecules are still unclear. Herein, we evaluate Ag8-X2 (X = N, H) model systems via real-time time-dependent density functional theory (RT-TDDFT), linear response time-dependent density functional theory (LR-TDDFT), and Ehrenfest dynamics in order to better understand the bond activation processes of N2 and H2 facilitated by the presence of the atomic silver wire under excitation at the plasmon resonance energies. We find that dissociation is possible for both small molecules at high electric field strength. Activation of each adsorbate is symmetry- and electric field-dependent, and H2 activates at lower electric field strengths than N2. This work serves as a step toward understanding the complex time-dependent electron and electron-nuclear dynamics between plasmonic nanowires and adsorbed small molecules.
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- Olivia A Hull
- Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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Shang Y, Wang C, Yan C, Jing F, Roostaeinia M, Wang Y, Chen G, Lv C. An efficient and multifunctional S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst constructed by tungsten oxide and graphitic carbon nitride: Design and mechanism study. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 634:195-208. [PMID: 36535158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.039] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The design of multifunctional photocatalyst with strong redox performance is the key to achieve sustainable utilization of solar energy. In this study, an elegant S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst was constructed between metal-free graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and noble-metal-free tungsten oxide (W18O49). As-established S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst enabled multifunctional photocatalysis behavior, including hydrogen production, degradation (Rhodamine B) and bactericidal (Escherichia coli) properties, which represented extraordinary sustainability. Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations manifested that the integration of double-layer hollow g-C3N4 nanotubes with W18O49 nanowires could expand the light harvesting ability. Demonstrated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations and electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements, the S-scheme heterojunction not only promoted the separation of carriers, but also improved the redox ability of the catalyst. This work provides a theoretical basis for enhancing the photocatalytic performances and broadening the application field of photocatalysis.
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- Yaru Shang
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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Simon ZC, Paterno AMN, McHugh KM, Moncure PJ, Sen R, Patton ST, Lopato EM, Talledo S, Bernhard S, Millstone JE. Continuous nucleation of metallic nanoparticles via photocatalytic reduction. Chem Sci 2023; 14:2860-2865. [PMID: 36937584 PMCID: PMC10016427 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06980f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Whether in organic synthesis or solar energy conversion, light can be a powerful reagent in chemical reactions and introduce new opportunities for synthetic control including duration, intensity, interval, and energy of irradiation. Here, we report the use of a molecular photosensitizer as a reducing agent in metallic nanoparticle syntheses. Using this approach, we report three key findings. (1) Nanoparticles produced by photocatalytic reduction form via a continuous nucleation mechanism, as opposed to burst and burst-like nucleation processes typically observed in metal nanoparticle syntheses. (2) Because nucleation is continuous, as long as the solution is irradiated (and there remains excess reagents in solution), nanoparticle nucleation can be turned on and off by controlling the timing and duration of irradiation, with no observable particle growth. (3) This synthetic method extends to the formation of bimetallic nanoparticles, which we show also form via a continuous nucleation pathway, and follow predicted patterns of metal incorporation as a function of the magnitude of the difference between the reduction potentials of the two metals. Taken together, these results establish a versatile synthetic method for the formation of multimetallic nanoparticles using visible light.
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- Zoe C Simon
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15213 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15213 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15213 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15260 USA
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Jiang W, Low BQL, Long R, Low J, Loh H, Tang KY, Chai CHT, Zhu H, Zhu H, Li Z, Loh XJ, Xiong Y, Ye E. Active Site Engineering on Plasmonic Nanostructures for Efficient Photocatalysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4193-4229. [PMID: 36802513 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light-matter interactions. The introduction of highly active sites is essential to fully exploit the potential of plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis, considering the inferior intrinsic activities of typical plasmonic metals. This review focuses on active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures with enhanced photocatalytic performance, wherein the active sites are classified into four types (i.e., metallic sites, defect sites, ligand-grafted sites, and interface sites). The synergy between active sites and plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis is discussed in detail after briefly introducing the material synthesis and characterization methods. Active sites can promote the coupling of solar energy harvested by plasmonic metal to catalytic reactions in the form of local electromagnetic fields, hot carriers, and photothermal heating. Moreover, efficient energy coupling potentially regulates the reaction pathway by facilitating the excited state formation of reactants, changing the status of active sites, and creating additional active sites using photoexcited plasmonic metals. Afterward, the application of active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures in emerging photocatalytic reactions is summarized. Finally, a summary and perspective of the existing challenges and future opportunities are presented. This review aims to deliver some insights into plasmonic photocatalysis from the perspective of active sites, expediting the discovery of high-performance plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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Vazhappilly T, Kilin DS, Micha DA. Photoabsorbance of supported metal clusters: ab initio density matrix and model studies of large Ag clusters on Si surfaces. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:14757-14765. [PMID: 36602101 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04922h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Metal clusters with 10 to 100 atoms supported by a solid surface show electronic structure typical of molecules and require ab initio treatments starting from their atomic structure, and they also can display collective electronic phenomena similar to plasmons in metal solids. We have employed ab initio electronic structure results from two different density functionals (PBE and the hybrid HSE06) and a reduced density matrix treatment of the dissipative photodynamics to calculate light absorbance by the large Ag clusters AgN, N = 33, 37(open shell) and N = 32, 34 (closed shell), adsorbed at the Si(111) surface of a slab, and forming nanostructured surfaces. Results on light absorption are quite different for the two functionals, and are presented here for light absorbances using orbitals and energies from the hybrid functional giving correct energy band gaps. Absorption of Ag clusters on Si increases light absorbance versus photon energy by large percentages, with peak increases found in regions of photon energies corresponding to localized plasmons. The present metal clusters are large enough to allow for modelling with continuum dielectric treatments of their medium. A mesoscopic Drude-Lorentz model is presented in a version suitable for the present structures, and provides an interpretation of our results. The calculated range of plasmon energies overlaps with the range of solar photon energies, making the present structures and properties relevant to applications to solar photoabsorption and photocatalysis.
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- Tijo Vazhappilly
- Theoretical Chemistry Section, Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
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- Departments of Chemistry and of Physics, Quantum Theory Project, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA.
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Checkerboard-like nickel nanoislands/defect graphene aerogel with enhanced surface plasmon resonance for superior microwave absorption. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:44-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Immanuel PN, Huang SJ, Danchuk V, Sedova A, Prilusky J, Goldreich A, Shalom H, Musin A, Yadgarov L. Improving the Stability of Halide Perovskite Solar Cells Using Nanoparticles of Tungsten Disulfide. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4454. [PMID: 36558307 PMCID: PMC9784750 DOI: 10.3390/nano12244454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Halide perovskites-based solar cells are drawing significant attention due to their high efficiency, versatility, and affordable processing. Hence, halide perovskite solar cells have great potential to be commercialized. However, the halide perovskites (HPs) are not stable in an ambient environment. Thus, the instability of the perovskite is an essential issue that needs to be addressed to allow its rapid commercialization. In this work, WS2 nanoparticles (NPs) are successfully implemented on methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) based halide perovskite solar cells. The main role of the WS2 NPs in the halide perovskite solar cells is as stabilizing agent. Here the WS2 NPs act as heat dissipater and charge transfer channels, thus allowing an effective charge separation. The electron extraction by the WS2 NPs from the adjacent MAPbI3 is efficient and results in a higher current density. In addition, the structural analysis of the MAPbI3 films indicates that the WS2 NPs act as nucleation sites, thus promoting the formation of larger grains of MAPbI3. Remarkably, the absorption and shelf life of the MAPbI3 layers have increased by 1.7 and 4.5-fold, respectively. Our results demonstrate a significant improvement in stability and solar cell characteristics. This paves the way for the long-term stabilization of HPs solar cells by the implementation of WS2 NPs.
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- Philip Nathaniel Immanuel
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel 4076414, Israel
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Rodrigues MPS, Dourado AHB, Sampaio de Oliveira-Filho AG, de Lima Batista AP, Feil M, Krischer K, Córdoba de Torresi SI. Gold–Rhodium Nanoflowers for the Plasmon-Enhanced CO 2 Electroreduction Reaction upon Visible Light. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Maria P. S. Rodrigues
- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 748, 05508-080São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Nonequilibrium Chemical Physics, Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, 85748Garching, Germany
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- Nonequilibrium Chemical Physics, Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, 85748Garching, Germany
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, 14040-901Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Grupo Computacional de Catálise e Espectroscopia (GCCE), Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), Rod. Washington Luiz, km 235, CP 676, 13565-905São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Nonequilibrium Chemical Physics, Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, 85748Garching, Germany
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- Nonequilibrium Chemical Physics, Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, 85748Garching, Germany
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El-Mahalawy AM, Amin FM, Wassel AR, Salam MA. Overcoming the poor performance of n-CdS/p-SnS solar cells by plasmonic effect of gold and silver nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS 2022; 923:166484. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.166484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Ma D, Tuersun P, Cheng L, Zheng Y, Abulaiti R. PyMieLab_V1.0: A software for calculating the light scattering and absorption of spherical particles. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11469. [PMID: 36387558 PMCID: PMC9660733 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Light scattering and absorption by small particles are widely used in fields such as biomedicine, information technology, and energy technology. However, their theoretical study requires not only a high level of knowledge in electromagnetism but also a high level of computer programming skills. To solve this problem, a software called PyMieLab (https://gitlab.com/Climb12/pymielab.git) for calculating the light scattering and absorption of spherical particles has been developed based on Mie theory. This software is interactive, versatile, visual, flexible, and scalable. It has a friendly graphical user interface and can be used as a numerical simulation platform for scientific research, as well as provides a rich database of particle refractive indices. Moreover, it offers a reliable research platform for discovering new optical properties of specific materials and exploring materials with better optical properties in related fields. This paper describes in detail the theoretical basis, the graphical user interface, the calculation functions, the operational and procedural processes, the features, and the numerical verification of the software. It illustrates the application value of the software with two simulation examples.
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Daryakar N, David C. Thin Films of Nonlinear Metallic Amorphous Composites. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3359. [PMID: 36234485 PMCID: PMC9565391 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We studied the nonlinear optical response of metallic amorphous composite layers in terms of a self-phase-modulated, third-order Kerr nonlinearity. A nonlinear effective medium theory was used to describe low densities of gold and iridium nanoparticles embedded in an equally nonlinear host material. The fill fraction strongly influences the effective nonlinear susceptibility of the materials, increasing it by orders of magnitude in the case of gold due to localized surface plasmonic resonances. The enhancement of the nonlinear strength in amorphous composites with respect to the bulk material has an upper limit in metallic composites as dominating absorption effects take over at higher fill factors. Both saturated and induced absorption in the thin films of amorphous composites were observed depending on the selected frequency and relative position to the resonant frequency of electron excitation in the metallic inclusions. We demonstrated the depths to which thin films are affected by nonlinear enhancement effects.
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- Navid Daryakar
- Institute of Condensed Matter Theory and Optics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Condensed Matter Theory and Optics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Abbe Center of Photonics, Albert-Einstein-Straße 6, 07745 Jena, Germany
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Xu T, Luo Y, Wu S, Deng B, Chen S, Zhong Y, Wang S, Lévêque G, Bachelot R, Zhu F. High-Performance Semitransparent Organic Solar Cells: From Competing Indexes of Transparency and Efficiency Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202150. [PMID: 35848759 PMCID: PMC9475557 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Semitransparent organic solar cells (ST-OSCs) offer potentially more opportunities in areas of self-powered greenhouses and building-integrated photovoltaic systems. In this work, the effort to use a combination of solution-processable gold nanobipyramids (AuNBPs)-based hole transporting layer and a low/high dielectric constant double layer optical coupling layer (OCL) for improving the performance of ST-OSCs over the two competing indexes of power conversion efficiency (PCE) and average visible transmittance (AVT) is reported. The fabrication and characterization of the ST-OSCs are guided, at design and analyses level, using the theoretical simulation and experimental optimization. The use of a low/high dielectric constant double layer OCL helps enhancing the visible light transparency while reflecting the near-infrared (NIR) photons back into the photoactive layer for light harvesting. NIR absorption enhancement in the ST-OSCs is realized through the AuNBPs-induced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). The weight ratio of the polymer donor to nonfullerene acceptor in the bulk heterojunction is adjusted to realize the maximum NIR absorption enhancement, enabled by the AuNBPs-induced LSPR, achieving the high-performance ST-OSCs with a high PCE of 13.15% and a high AVT of 25.9%.
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- Tao Xu
- School of Mechatronic Engineering and AutomationShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and AutomationShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- Materials Gerome InstituteShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- Materials Gerome InstituteShanghai UniversityShanghai200444China
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- Université de LilleCNRSCentrale LilleUniversité Polytechnique Hauts‐de‐FranceISEN‐Yncrea Hauts‐de‐France, UMR 8520 – IEMNLille59000France
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- Light, nanomaterials, nanotechnologies (L2n)CNRS ERL 7004University of Technology of TroyesTroyes CedexF‐10004France
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- Department of PhysicsResearch Centre of Excellence for Organic Electronics and Institute of Advanced MaterialsHong Kong Baptist UniversityKowloon TongHong Kong999077China
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Negrín-Montecelo Y, Kong XT, Besteiro LV, Carbó-Argibay E, Wang ZM, Pérez-Lorenzo M, Govorov AO, Comesaña-Hermo M, Correa-Duarte MA. Synergistic Combination of Charge Carriers and Energy-Transfer Processes in Plasmonic Photocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:35734-35744. [PMID: 35913208 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Important efforts are currently under way in order to develop further the nascent field of plasmonic photocatalysis, striving for improved efficiencies and selectivities. A significant fraction of such efforts has been focused on distinguishing, understanding, and enhancing specific energy-transfer mechanisms from plasmonic nanostructures to their environment. Herein, we report a synthetic strategy that combines two of the main physical mechanisms driving plasmonic photocatalysis into an engineered system by rationally combining the photochemical features of energetic charge carriers and the electromagnetic field enhancement inherent to the plasmonic excitation. We do so by creating hybrid photocatalysts that integrate multiple plasmonic resonators in a single entity, controlling their joint contribution through spectral separation and differential surface functionalization. This strategy allows us to create complex hybrids with improved photosensitization capabilities, thanks to the synergistic combination of two photosensitization mechanisms. Our results show that the hot electron injection can be combined with an energy-transfer process mediated by the near-field interaction, leading to a significant increase in the final photocatalytic response of the material and moving the field of plasmonic photocatalysis closer to energy-efficient applications. Furthermore, our multimodal hybrids offer a test system to probe the properties of the two targeted mechanisms in energy-related applications such as the photocatalytic generation of hydrogen and open the door to wavelength-selective photocatalysis and novel tandem reactions.
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- Yoel Negrín-Montecelo
- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054 Chengdu, China
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054 Chengdu, China
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Korsa MT, Petersen S, Rahmani N, Shabani A, Mishra YK, Adam J. Photonic Materials Cloud: An Online Interactive Open Tool for Creating, Comparing, and Testing Photonic Materials. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152585. [PMID: 35957016 PMCID: PMC9370397 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Recent advances in nanoscale fabrication and characterization further accelerated research on photonics and plasmonics, which has already attracted long-standing interest. Alongside morphological constraints, phenomena in both fields highly depend on the materials’ optical properties, dimensions, and surroundings. Building up the required knowledge and experience to design next-generation photonic devices can be a complex task for novice and experienced researchers who intend to evaluate the impact of subtle material and morphology variations while setting up experiments or getting a general overview. Here, we introduce the Photonic Materials Cloud (PMCloud), a web-based, interactive open tool for designing and analyzing photonic materials. PMCloud allows identification of the subtle differences between optical material models generated from a database, experimental data input, and inline-generated materials from various analytical models. Furthermore, it provides a fully interactive interface to evaluate their performance in important fundamental (numerical) optical experiments. We demonstrate PMCloud’s applicability to state-of-the-art research questions, namely the comparison of the novel plasmonic materials aluminium-doped zinc oxide and zirconium nitride and the design of an optical, dielectric thin-film Bragg reflector. PMCloud opens a rapid, freely accessible path towards prototyping optical materials and simple fundamental devices and may serve as an educational platform for photonic materials research.
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- Matiyas Tsegay Korsa
- Computational Materials Group, SDU Centre for Photonics Engineering, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark; (M.T.K.); (N.R.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, DK-6400 Sønderborg, Denmark;
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- Computational Materials Group, SDU Centre for Photonics Engineering, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark; (M.T.K.); (N.R.); (A.S.)
- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, DK-6400 Sønderborg, Denmark;
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- Computational Materials Group, SDU Centre for Photonics Engineering, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark; (M.T.K.); (N.R.); (A.S.)
- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, DK-6400 Sønderborg, Denmark;
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- Centre NanoSyd, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, DK-6400 Sønderborg, Denmark;
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- Computational Materials Group, SDU Centre for Photonics Engineering, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark; (M.T.K.); (N.R.); (A.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +45-6550-8209
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Barichello J, Spadaro D, Gullace S, Sinopoli A, Calandra P, Irrera A, Matteocci F, Calogero G, Caramori S, Bignozzi CA. Optically Transparent Gold Nanoparticles for DSSC Counter-Electrode: An Electrochemical Characterization. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134178. [PMID: 35807425 PMCID: PMC9268613 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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A gold nanoparticles transparent electrode was realized by chemical reduction. This work aims to compare the transparent gold nanoparticles electrode with a more commonly utilized gold-film-coated electrode in order to investigate its potential use as counter-electrode (CE) in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). A series of DSSC devices, utilizing I−/I3− and Co(III)/(II) polypyridine redox mediators [Co(dtb)3]3+/2+; dtb = 4,4′ditert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine)], were evaluated. The investigation focused firstly on the structural characterization of the deposited gold layers and then on the electrochemical study. The novelty of the work is the realization of a gold nanoparticles CE that reached 80% of average visible transmittance. We finally examined the performance of the transparent gold nanoparticles CE in DSSC devices. A maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 4.56% was obtained with a commercial I−/I3−-based electrolyte, while a maximum 3.1% of PCE was obtained with the homemade Co-based electrolyte.
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- Jessica Barichello
- IPCF-CNR, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (J.B.); (D.S.); (A.I.)
- CHOSE—Center for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- IPCF-CNR, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (J.B.); (D.S.); (A.I.)
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- ISIS UMR 7006, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, 67000 Strasbourg, France;
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- QEERI—Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar;
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- CNR-ISMN, National Research Council—Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, Via Salaria km 29.300, Monterotondo, 00015 Rome, Italy;
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- IPCF-CNR, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (J.B.); (D.S.); (A.I.)
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- CHOSE—Center for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- IPCF-CNR, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (J.B.); (D.S.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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Kang SM. Study of Optical Information Recording Mechanism Based on Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance with Au Nanoparticles Array Deposited Media and Ridge-Type Nanoaperture. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12081350. [PMID: 35458057 PMCID: PMC9029963 DOI: 10.3390/nano12081350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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To verify the possibility of multiple localized surface plasmon resonance based optical recording mechanism, the present study has demonstrated that an Au nanoparticles array deposited with media combined with a ridge-type nanoaperture can amplify the |E|2 intensity of the incident optical light transmitted into the media under specific conditions. Using a numerical Finite-Difference Time-Domain method, we found that the optical intensity amplification first occurred in the near-field region while penetrating the ridge-type nanoaperture, then the second optical amplification phenomenon was induced between the metal nanoparticles, and eventually, the excitation effect was transferred to the inside of the media. In a system consisting of a Gold (Au) NPs deposited media and nanoaperture, various parameters to increase the |E|2 intensity in the near-field region were studied. For an Au nanoparticle size (Cube) = 5 nm × 5 nm × 5 nm, an inter-particle space = 10 nm, and a gap (between nanoaperture and media) = 5 nm, the |E|2 intensity of a ridge-type nanoaperture with an Au nanoparticles array was found to be ~47% higher than the |E|2 intensity of a ridge-type nanoaperture without an Au nanoparticles array.
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- Sung-Mook Kang
- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Daegu Catholic University, Hayangro 13-13, Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan-si 38430, Gyeongbuk, Korea
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Wu Y, Sun X, Dai S, Li M, Zheng L, Wen Q, Tang B, Yun DQ, Xiao L. Broad-Band-Enhanced Plasmonic Perovskite Solar Cells with Irregular Silver Nanomaterials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:16269-16278. [PMID: 35348334 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) from noble metal nanomaterials (NMs) is a promising solution to approach the theoretical efficiency for photovoltaic devices. However, the plasmon resonance of metal NMs with particular shapes and sizes can only be excited within narrow spectral ranges, which can hardly cover the broad-band solar spectrum. To address this issue, in this article, Ag NMs with irregular shapes and sizes are synthesized and embedded in the electron transport layer of perovskite solar cells. With the outstanding conductivity of Ag NMs, the series resistance and charge transfer resistance of the devices are dramatically decreased. The Ag NMs with larger size could enhance the light-trapping of the devices owing to the far-field light scattering effect. The near-field enhancement by LSPR of Ag NMs with a small size mainly contributes to the promotion of carrier transport and extraction. As a result, broad-band improvements in photovoltaic performance are achieved due to the significant enhancement of light absorption and electrical features. The highest power conversion efficiency of the perovskite solar cells increases from 19.52 to 22.42% after the incorporation of Ag NMs.
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- Yinghao Wu
- School of Energy Research, Xiang'an Campus, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, Fujian, China
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- Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- School of Energy Research, Xiang'an Campus, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, Fujian, China
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- School of Energy Research, Xiang'an Campus, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, Fujian, China
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- School of Energy Research, Xiang'an Campus, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, Fujian, China
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- Institute of Manufacturing Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Architectural Coating, Skshu Paint Co., Ltd., Putian, Fujian 351100, China
- Skshu New Materials Research (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201100, China
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- School of Energy Research, Xiang'an Campus, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Ali A, El-Mellouhi F, Mitra A, Aïssa B. Research Progress of Plasmonic Nanostructure-Enhanced Photovoltaic Solar Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:788. [PMID: 35269276 PMCID: PMC8912550 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Enhancement of the electromagnetic properties of metallic nanostructures constitute an extensive research field related to plasmonics. The latter term is derived from plasmons, which are quanta corresponding to longitudinal waves that are propagating in matter by the collective motion of electrons. Plasmonics are increasingly finding wide application in sensing, microscopy, optical communications, biophotonics, and light trapping enhancement for solar energy conversion. Although the plasmonics field has relatively a short history of development, it has led to substantial advancement in enhancing the absorption of the solar spectrum and charge carrier separation efficiency. Recently, huge developments have been made in understanding the basic parameters and mechanisms governing the application of plasmonics, including the effects of nanoparticles' size, arrangement, and geometry and how all these factors impact the dielectric field in the surrounding medium of the plasmons. This review article emphasizes recent developments, fundamentals, and fabrication techniques for plasmonic nanostructures while investigating their thermal effects and detailing light-trapping enhancement mechanisms. The mismatch effect of the front and back light grating for optimum light trapping is also discussed. Different arrangements of plasmonic nanostructures in photovoltaics for efficiency enhancement, plasmonics' limitations, and modeling performance are also deeply explored.
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- Adnan Ali
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar; (A.A.); (F.E.-M.)
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar; (A.A.); (F.E.-M.)
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India;
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar; (A.A.); (F.E.-M.)
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Lu Y, Lam SH, Lu W, Shao L, Chow TH, Wang J. All-State Switching of the Mie Resonance of Conductive Polyaniline Nanospheres. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:1406-1414. [PMID: 35084205 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c04969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polyaniline (PANI), a conductive polymer, is a promising active material for optical switching. In most studies, active switching has so far been realized only between two states, whereas PANI has a total of six states. The optical properties of nanoscale PANI in all six states have remained unclear. Herein we report on all-state switching of the Mie resonance on PANI nanospheres (NSs) and active plasmon switching on PANI-coated Au nanodisks (NDs). All-state switching of differently sized PANI NSs is achieved by proton doping/dedoping and electrochemical methods. Theoretical studies show that the scattering peaks of the individual PANI NSs originate from Mie resonances. All-state switching is further demonstrated on PANI-coated circular Au NDs, where an unprecedentedly large plasmon peak shift of ∼200 nm is realized. Our study not only provides a fundamental understanding of the optical properties of PANI but also opens the probability for developing high-performance dynamic media for active plasmonics.
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- Yao Lu
- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 0000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 0000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 0000, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 0000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 0000, People's Republic of China
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Haidari G. Towards realistic modeling of plasmonic nanostructures: a comparative study to determine the impact of optical effects on solar cell improvement. JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL ELECTRONICS 2022; 21:137-152. [PMID: 35075354 PMCID: PMC8769782 DOI: 10.1007/s10825-021-01829-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Plasmonic structures may improve cell performance in a variety of ways. More accurate determining of the optical influence, unlike ideal simulations, requires modeling closer to experimental cases. In this modeling and simulation, irregular nanostructures were chosen and divided into three groups and some modes. For each mode, different sizes of nanoparticles were randomly selected, which could result in pre-determined average particle size and standard deviation. By 3D finite-difference time-domain (3D-FDTD), the optical plasmonic properties of that mode in a solar cell structure were investigated when the nanostructure was added to the buffer/active layer of the organic solar cell. The far- and near-field results were used to compare the plasmonic behavior, relying on the material and geometry. By detailed simulations, Al and Ag nanostructure at the interface of the ZnO/active layer can improve organic solar cell performance optically, especially by the near-field effect. Unlike Au and relative Ag, the Al nanostructured sample showed less parasitic absorption loss. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10825-021-01829-x.
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- Gholamhosain Haidari
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Fang H, Wilhelm MJ, Ma J, Rao Y, Kuhn DL, Zander Z, DeLacy BG, Dai HL. Ag nanoplatelets as efficient photosensitizers for TiO 2 nanorods. J Chem Phys 2022; 156:024703. [PMID: 35032973 DOI: 10.1063/5.0074322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The lifetime for injecting hot electrons generated in Ag nanoplatelets to nearby TiO2 nanorods was measured with ultrafast transient IR absorption to be 13.1 ± 1.5 fs, which is comparable to values previously reported for much smaller spherical Ag nanoparticles. Although it was shown that the injection rate decreases as the particle size increases, this observation can be explained by the facts that (1) the platelet has a much larger surface to bulk ratio and (2) the platelet affords a much larger surface area for direct contact with the semiconductor. These two factors facilitate strong Ag-TiO2 coupling (as indicated by the observed broadened surface plasmon resonance band of Ag) and can explain why Ag nanoplatelets have been found to be more efficient than much smaller Ag nanoparticles as photosensitizers for photocatalytic functions. The fast injection rate, together with a stronger optical absorption in comparison with Au and dye molecules, make Ag nanoplatelets a preferred photosensitizer for wide bandgap semiconductors.
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- Hui Fang
- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Research & Technology Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, USA
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Research & Technology Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, USA
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Research & Technology Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA
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The Golden Fig: A Plasmonic Effect Study of Organic-Based Solar Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12020267. [PMID: 35055282 PMCID: PMC8780537 DOI: 10.3390/nano12020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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An optimization work on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) based on both artificial and natural dyes was carried out by a fine synthesis work embedding gold nanoparticles in a TiO2 semiconductor and perfecting the TiO2 particle sizes of the scattering layer. Noble metal nanostructures are known for the surface plasmon resonance peculiarity that reveals unique properties and has been implemented in several fields such as sensing, photocatalysis, optical antennas and PV devices. By embedding gold nanoparticles in the mesoporous TiO2 layer and adding a scattering layer, we were able to boost the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to 10.8%, using an organic ruthenium complex. The same implementation was carried out using a natural dye, betalains, extracted from Sicilian prickly pear. In this case, the conversion efficiency doubled from 1 to 2% (measured at 1 SUN illumination, 100 mW/cm2 under solar simulation irradiation). Moreover, we obtained (measured at 0.1 SUN, 10 mW/cm2 under blue light LED irradiation) a record efficiency of 15% with the betalain-based dye, paving the way for indoor applications in organic natural devices. Finally, an attempt to scale up the system is shown, and a betalain-based- dye-sensitized solar module (DSSM), with an active area of 43.2 cm2 and a PCE of 1.02%, was fabricated for the first time.
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Ai B, Fan Z, Wong ZJ. Plasmonic-perovskite solar cells, light emitters, and sensors. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2022; 8:5. [PMID: 35070349 PMCID: PMC8752666 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-021-00334-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The field of plasmonics explores the interaction between light and metallic micro/nanostructures and films. The collective oscillation of free electrons on metallic surfaces enables subwavelength optical confinement and enhanced light-matter interactions. In optoelectronics, perovskite materials are particularly attractive due to their excellent absorption, emission, and carrier transport properties, which lead to the improved performance of solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, photodetectors, and sensors. When perovskite materials are coupled with plasmonic structures, the device performance significantly improves owing to strong near-field and far-field optical enhancements, as well as the plasmoelectric effect. Here, we review recent theoretical and experimental works on plasmonic perovskite solar cells, light emitters, and sensors. The underlying physical mechanisms, design routes, device performances, and optimization strategies are summarized. This review also lays out challenges and future directions for the plasmonic perovskite research field toward next-generation optoelectronic technologies.
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- Bin Ai
- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 USA
- School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044 Chongqing, P.R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Bioperception & Intelligent Information Processing, 400044 Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 USA
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 USA
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Joshi G, Mir AQ, Layek A, Ali A, Aziz ST, Khatua S, Dutta A. Plasmon-Based Small-Molecule Activation: A New Dawn in the Field of Solar-Driven Chemical Transformation. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c05245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Gayatri Joshi
- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
- Interdisciplinary Program in Climate Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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de Albuquerque CDL, Zoltowski CM, Scarpitti BT, Shoup DN, Schultz ZD. Spectrally Resolved Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Imaging Reveals Plasmon-Mediated Chemical Transformations. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2021; 1:38-46. [PMID: 34966910 PMCID: PMC8700175 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Challenges investigating
molecules on plasmonic nanostructures
have limited understanding of these interactions. However, the chemically
specific information in the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)
spectrum can identify perturbations in the adsorbed molecules to provide
insight relevant to applications in sensing, catalysis, and energy
conversion. Here, we demonstrate spectrally resolved SERS imaging,
to simultaneously image and collect the SERS spectra from molecules
adsorbed on individual nanoparticles. We observe intensity and frequency
fluctuations in the SERS signal on the time scale of tens of milliseconds
from n-mercaptobenzoic acid (MBA) adsorbed to gold
nanoparticles. The SERS signal fluctuations correlate with density
functional theory calculations of radicals generated by the interaction
between MBA and plasmon-generated hot electrons. Applying localization
microscopy to the data provides a super-resolution spectrally resolved
map that indicates the plasmonic-induced molecular charging occurs
on the extremities of the nanoparticles, where the localized electromagnetic
field is reported to be most intense.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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Zvyagina AI, Ezhov AA, Kuz’mina NV, Kalinina MA. “Nonresonance” Enhancement of Optical Absorption in Organic Films with Plasmonic Particles. COLLOID JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061933x21050148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kim A, Varga I, Adhikari A, Patel R. Recent Advances in Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Electrochemical and Optical Sensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2809. [PMID: 34835574 PMCID: PMC8624839 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have attracted considerable attention as promising materials for electrochemical and optical sensors owing to their excellent catalytic properties, facile synthesis strategies, highly tunable morphology, and versatile hosting ability. LDH-based electrochemical sensors are affordable alternatives to traditional precious-metal-based sensors, as LDHs can be synthesized from abundant inorganic precursors. LDH-modified probes can directly catalyze or host catalytic compounds that facilitate analyte redox reactions, detected as changes in the probe's current, voltage, or resistance. The porous and lamellar structure of LDHs allows rapid analyte diffusion and abundant active sites for enhanced sensor sensitivity. LDHs can be composed of conductive materials such as reduced graphene oxide (rGO) or metal nanoparticles for improved catalytic activity and analyte selectivity. As optical sensors, LDHs provide a spacious, stable structure for synergistic guest-host interactions. LDHs can immobilize fluorophores, chemiluminescence reactants, and other spectroscopically active materials to reduce the aggregation and dissolution of the embedded sensor molecules, yielding enhanced optical responses and increased probe reusability. This review discusses standard LDH synthesis methods and overviews the different electrochemical and optical analysis techniques. Furthermore, the designs and modifications of exemplary LDHs and LDH composite materials are analyzed, focusing on the analytical performance of LDH-based sensors for key biomarkers and pollutants, including glucose, dopamine (DA), H2O2, metal ions, nitrogen-based toxins, and other organic compounds.
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- Andrew Kim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY 10003, USA;
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- Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary
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- Energy and Environmental Science and Engineering (EESE), Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21983, Korea
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Dawi EA, Karar AA, Mustafa E, Nur O. Plasmon-Enhanced Light Absorption in (p-i-n) Junction GaAs Nanowire Solar Cells: An FDTD Simulation Method Study. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2021; 16:149. [PMID: 34542730 PMCID: PMC8452811 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-021-03603-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A finite-difference time-domain method is developed for studying the plasmon enhancement of light absorption from vertically aligned GaAs nanowire arrays decorated with Au nanoparticles. Vertically aligned GaAs nanowires with a length of 1 µm, a diameter of 100 nm and a periodicity of 165-500 nm are functionalized with Au nanoparticles with a diameter between 30 and 60 nm decorated in the sidewall of the nanowires. The results show that the metal nanoparticles can improve the absorption efficiency through their plasmonic resonances, most significantly within the near-bandgap edge of GaAs. By optimizing the nanoparticle parameters, an absorption enhancement of almost 35% at 800 nm wavelength is achieved. The latter increases the chance of generating more electron-hole pairs, which leads to an increase in the overall efficiency of the solar cell. The proposed structure emerges as a promising material combination for high-efficiency solar cells.
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- E. A. Dawi
- Nonlinear Dynamics Research Centre (NDRC), Ajman University, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027 Australia
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- Department of Science and Technology (ITN), Linköping University, Campus Norrköping, 601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Department of Science and Technology (ITN), Linköping University, Campus Norrköping, 601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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Javed HMA, Sarfaraz M, Nisar MZ, Qureshi AA, e Alam MF, Que W, Yin X, Abd‐Rabboh HSM, Shahid A, Ahmad MI, Ullah S. Plasmonic Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Fundamentals, Recent Developments, and Future Perspectives. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Hafiz Muhammad Asif Javed
- Department of Physics University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Faisalabad Pakistan
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory School of Electronic & Information Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 Shaanxi People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Physics University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Faisalabad Pakistan
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- School of Chemical & Materials Engineering National University of Sciences & Technology Islamabad Pakistan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 60000 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics GC University Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000 Pakistan
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory School of Electronic & Information Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 Shaanxi People's Republic of China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory School of Electronic & Information Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 Shaanxi People's Republic of China
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- Chemistry Department Faculty of Science King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004 Abha 61413 Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Ain Shams University, Abbassia Cairo 11566 Egypt
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- Department of Physics University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Physics University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Physics Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and information technology Pakistan
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Kim S, Yoon S. On the Origin of the Plasmonic Properties of Gold Nanoparticles. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Seokheon Kim
- Department of Chemistry Chung‐Ang University 84 Heukseok‐ro, Dongjak‐gu, Seoul 06974 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Chung‐Ang University 84 Heukseok‐ro, Dongjak‐gu, Seoul 06974 Korea
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Li F, Zheng LJ, Wang XX, Li ML, Xu JJ, Wang Y. Driving Oxygen Electrochemistry in Lithium-Oxygen Battery by Local Surface Plasmon Resonance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:26123-26133. [PMID: 34056904 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c06540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Although the lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) battery brings hope for the improvement of high-energy rechargeable batteries, the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics become the major stumbling block. Herein, the incorporation of a plasmonic silver cathode as an advanced strategy to promote ORR and OER kinetics due to strong local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is introduced. Chronoamperometry results revealed that the highly energetic electrons and holes excited by LSPR of silver nanostructure facilitated ORR and OER kinetics ascribe to the emission of hot carriers in femtosecond time scale. Furthermore, a relatively rare discharge voltage 3.1 V is obtained, correspondingly, the charge plateau also decline to 3.3 V, the energy efficiency of Li-O2 battery by a 23% increase in comparison with a commercial 5% Pt/C catalyst (discharge and charge plateau of 2.75 and 3.61 V). Additionally, the improvement in the efficient charge transfer manner result in a reversible spherical Li2O2 which further improve the ORR and OER kinetics. The LSPR strategy represents a critical step toward developing fast kinetics and high energy efficiency Li-O2 batteries.
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- Fei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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Fang W, Hu P, Wu Z, Xiao Y, Sui Y, Pan D, Su G, Zhu M, Zhan P, Liu F, Wu W. Plasmonic dye-sensitized solar cells through collapsible gold nanofingers. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:355301. [PMID: 34034240 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac04d2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Plasmonic nanostructures are successfully demonstrated in solar cells due to their broad spectra-selective resonance in the range of ultraviolet to near-infrared, and thus light absorption can be mostly improved and power conversion efficiency (PCE) further. Here, we demonstrate plasmonic dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using collapsible Au nanofingers to build photoanode to enhance light absorption. In this plasmonic DSSCs, by balancing local field enhancement due to gap-plasmon resonance and dye fluorescence quenching, the optimal gap size in collapsed Au/Al2O3/Au nanofingers is designed by twice the Al2O3thickness and then deposited a TiO2layer as photoanode. The results show that the PCE of DSSCs is mostly improved as compared to DSSCs with photoanode of Au/Al2O3/TiO2films, which can be ascribed to the coupled local field enhancement within the sub-nanometer gaps. In addition, fluorescence of dyes on plasmonic nanofingers is nearly 10 times higher than plain Au/Al2O3/TiO2films, which further proves the dye absorption enhancement. These plasmonic nanofingers enable the precise engineering of gap-plasmon modes and can be scaled up to wafer scale with low cost by the nanoimprint lithography technique, which suggests the feasibility of applying our result in constructing the photoanode for other types of solar cells.
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- Wenruo Fang
- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States of America
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, People's Republic of China
- School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States of America
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Landeke-Wilsmark B, Nyholm L, Hägglund C. Process Window for Seeded Growth of Arrays of Quasi-Spherical Substrate-Supported Au Nanoparticles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:6032-6041. [PMID: 33938763 PMCID: PMC8280595 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The controlled growth of surface-supported metal nanoparticles (NPs) is essential to a broad range of applications. To this end, we explore the seeded growth of highly ordered arrays of substrate-supported Au NPs through a fully orthogonal design of experiment (DoE) scheme applied to a reaction system consisting of HAuCl4, citrate, and hydrogen peroxide. Scanning electron microscopy in combination with digital image analysis (DIA) is used to quantitatively characterize the resultant NP populations in terms of both particle and array features. The effective optical properties of the NP arrays are additionally analyzed using spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), allowing characteristics of the localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) of the arrays to be quantified. We study the dependence of the DIA- and SE-extracted features on the different reagent concentrations through modeling using multiple linear regression with backward elimination of independent variables. A process window is identified for which uniform arrays of quasi-spherical Au NPs are grown over large surface areas. Aside from reagent concentrations the system is highly sensitive to the hydrodynamic conditions during the deposition. This issue is likely caused by an Au precursor mass-transport limitation of the reduction reaction and it is found that agitation of the growth medium is best avoided to ensure a macroscopically even deposition. Parasitic homogeneous nucleation can also be a challenge and was separately studied in a full DoE scheme with equivalent growth media but without substrates, using optical tracking of the solutions over time. Conditions yielding quasi-spherical surface-supported NPs are found to also be affiliated with strong tendencies for parasitic homogeneous nucleation and thereby loss of Au precursor, but addition of polyvinyl alcohol can possibly help alleviate this issue.
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- Björn Landeke-Wilsmark
- Division
of Solar Cell Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Box 35, 751 03 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Box 523, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division
of Solar Cell Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Box 35, 751 03 Uppsala, Sweden
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Yang W, Liu Y, Cullen DA, McBride JR, Lian T. Harvesting Sub-Bandgap IR Photons by Photothermionic Hot Electron Transfer in a Plasmonic p-n Junction. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:4036-4043. [PMID: 33877837 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Plasmonic semiconductors are an emerging class of low-cost plasmonic materials, and the presence of a bandgap and band-bending in these materials offer new opportunities to overcome some of the limitations of plasmonic metals. Here, we demonstrate that in a plasmonic p-n heterojunction (Cu2-xSe-CdSe) the near-IR excitation (1.1 eV) of the hole plasmon in the p-Cu2-xSe phase results in rapid hot electron transfer to n-CdSe, with an energy 2.2 eV above the Fermi level. This hot electron generation and energy upconversion process can be well-described by a photothermionic mechanism, where the presence of a bandgap in p-Cu2-xSe facilitates the generation of energetic photothermal electrons. The lifetime of the transferred electrons in Cu2-xSe-CdSe can reach ∼130 ps, which is nearly 100× longer than that of its metal-semiconductor counterpart. This result demonstrates a novel approach for harvesting the sub-bandgap near IR photons using plasmonic p-n junctions and the potential advantages of plasmonic semiconductors for hot carrier-based devices.
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- Wenxing Yang
- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory, Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University, SE-75120 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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Phillips JD. Energy Harvesting in Nanosystems: Powering the Next Generation of the Internet of Things. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2021.633931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Untethered, wirelessly interconnected devices are becoming pervasive in today’s society forming the Internet of Things. These autonomous devices and systems continue to scale to reduced dimensions at the millimeter scale and below, presenting major challenges to how we provide power to these devices. This article surveys existing approaches to harvest energy from the ambient or externally supplied sources including radio-frequency, optical, mechanical, thermal, nuclear, chemical, and biological modalities to provide electrical power for micro- and nano-systems. The outlook for scaling these energy conversion approaches to small dimensions is discussed in the context of both existing technologies and possible future nanoscience developments.
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Gao Z, Shao S, Gao W, Tang D, Tang D, Zou S, Kim MJ, Xia X. Morphology-Invariant Metallic Nanoparticles with Tunable Plasmonic Properties. ACS NANO 2021; 15:2428-2438. [PMID: 33512991 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c06123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Current methods for tuning the plasmonic properties of metallic nanoparticles typically rely on alternating the morphology (i.e., size and/or shape) of nanoparticles. The variation of morphology of plasmonic nanoparticles oftentimes impairs their performance in certain applications. In this study, we report an effective approach based on the control of internal structure to engineer morphology-invariant nanoparticles with tunable plasmonic properties. Specifically, these nanoparticles were prepared through selective growth of Ag on the inner surfaces of preformed Ag-Au alloyed nanocages as the seeds to form Ag@(Ag-Au) shell@shell nanocages. Plasmonic properties of the Ag@(Ag-Au) nanocages can be conveniently and effectively tuned by varying the amount of Ag deposited on the inner surfaces, during which the overall morphology of the nanocages remains unchanged. To demonstrate the potential applications of the Ag@(Ag-Au) nanocages, they were applied to colorimetric sensing of human carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) that achieved low detection limits. This work provides a meaningful concept to design and craft plasmonic nanoparticles.
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- Zhuangqiang Gao
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
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- International Academy of Targeted Therapeutics and Innovation, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, United States
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Nakamura K, Oshikiri T, Ueno K, Ohta H, Misawa H. Hot-carrier Separation Induced by the Electric Field of a p-n Junction between Titanium Dioxide and Nickel Oxide. CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.200790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Keisuke Nakamura
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0021, Japan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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