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Shamoushaki M, Koh SCL. Comparative life cycle assessment of integrated renewable energy-based power systems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174239. [PMID: 38936723 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Integrated renewable-based power cycles should be employed to produce more sustainable electricity. This is a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of three combined power plants, encompassing: case 1 involving combined geothermal and wind, case 2 featuring combined geothermal and solar, and case 3 integrating wind and solar systems. The base case perovskite solar cell (PSC) modelling assumes a 3-year lifespan and a power conversion efficiency of 17 %. However, diverse scenarios are evaluated through a sensitivity assessment involving enhancements in lifetime and efficiency. The base case evaluation emphasizes that the phases with the most significant negative environmental effects which includes the drilling of geothermal wells, construction of wind plants, and manufacturing and installation of PSCs. The midpoint findings indicate that boosting the power conversion efficiency of PSC from 17 % to 35 % yields a notable decrease in environmental impact. Moreover, extending the lifetime from 3 to 15 years led to reduction in CO2 emissions from 0.0373 and 0.0185 kg CO2 eq/kWh to 0.026 and 0.0079 kg CO2 eq/kWh in cases 2 and 3, respectively. Assessing worst and best-case scenarios highlights significant declines in certain impact categories. In case 3, terrestrial ecotoxicity (TE), photochemical oxidant formation (POF), human toxicity (HT), marine ecotoxicity (ME), and marine eutrophication (MU) saw reductions exceeding 88 % compared to worst-case results. The environmental effects observed in cases 2 and 3 stem from toxicity and metal depletion, mainly linked to the PSC. Endpoint results revealed that when considering a PSC lifespan of 10 years or more, the detrimental ecosystem impacts of cases 2 and 3 become less severe than those of case 1. Uncertainty assessment has been done for different cases and impact categories. The study's results are also novel in which it evaluated the innovative PSC technology when integrated with other renewable resources, contrasting it with other integrated plants.
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- Moein Shamoushaki
- Sheffield University Management School, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 1FL, United Kingdom; Energy Institute, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, United Kingdom.
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- Sheffield University Management School, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 1FL, United Kingdom; Energy Institute, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, United Kingdom.
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Zhang Z, Wang Q, Zhang H, Wang S, Ma X, Wang H. Golm1 facilitates the CaO2-DOPC-DSPE200-PEI -CsPbBr3 QDs -induced apoptotic death of hepatocytes through the stimulation of mitochondrial autophagy and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production through interactions with P53/Beclin-1/Bcl-2. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 398:111076. [PMID: 38815669 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Mitophagy is a distinct physiological process that can have beneficial or deleterious effects in particular tissues. Prior research suggests that mitophagic activity can be triggered by CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs, yet the specific role that mitophagy plays in hepatic injury induced by CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs has yet to be established. Accordingly, in this study a series of mouse model- and cell-based experiments were performed that revealed the ability of CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs to activate mitophagic activity. Golm1 was upregulated in response to CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs treatment, and overexpressing Golm1 induced autophagic flux in the murine liver and hepatocytes, whereas knocking down Golm1 had the opposite effect. CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs were also able to Golm1 expression, in turn promoting the degradation of P53 and decreasing the half-life of this protein. Overexpressing Golm1 was sufficient to suppress the apoptotic death of hepatocytes in vitro and in vivo, whereas the knockdown of Golm1 had the opposite effect. The ability of Golm1 to promote p53-mediated autophagy was found to be associated with the disruption of Beclin-1 binding to Bcl-2, and the Golm1 N-terminal domain was determined to be required for p53 interactions, inducing autophagic activity in a manner independent of helicase activity or RNA binding. Together, these results indicate that inhibiting Golm1 can promote p53-dependent autophagy via disrupting Beclin-1 binding to Bcl-2, highlighting a novel approach to mitigating liver injury induced by CaO2-PM-CsPbBr3 QDs.
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- Zhiqiang Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450045, Henan Province, China.
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- College of Animal Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450045, Henan Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450045, Henan Province, China
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- College of Animal Medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan Province, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450045, Henan Province, China.
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Prince KJ, Mirletz HM, Gaulding EA, Wheeler LM, Kerner RA, Zheng X, Schelhas LT, Tracy P, Wolden CA, Berry JJ, Ovaitt S, Barnes TM, Luther JM. Sustainability pathways for perovskite photovoltaics. NATURE MATERIALS 2024:10.1038/s41563-024-01945-6. [PMID: 39043927 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01945-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation globally. As deployment increases, photovoltaic (PV) panels need to be produced sustainably. Therefore, the resource utilization rate and the rate at which those resources become available in the environment must be in equilibrium while maintaining the well-being of people and nature. Metal halide perovskite (MHP) semiconductors could revolutionize PV technology due to high efficiency, readily available/accessible materials and low-cost production. Here we outline how MHP-PV panels could scale a sustainable supply chain while appreciably contributing to a global renewable energy transition. We evaluate the critical material concerns, embodied energy, carbon impacts and circular supply chain processes of MHP-PVs. The research community is in an influential position to prioritize research efforts in reliability, recycling and remanufacturing to make MHP-PVs one of the most sustainable energy sources on the market.
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- Kevin J Prince
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
- Advanced Energy Systems Graduate Program, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), Boulder, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), Boulder, CO, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA.
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), Boulder, CO, USA.
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Li Q, Huang A, Fan C, Yan L, Tretiak S, Zhou L. Extending the Charge Carrier Recombination Lifetime by Octahedral Rotations in Ruddlesden-Popper Ba 3Zr 2S 7 Perovskites. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:7221-7227. [PMID: 38975710 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Intentional distortions of [BX6] octahedra within perovskite structures have been recognized as a potent strategy for precise band gap adjustments and optimization of their photovoltaic properties, yet information regarding charge carrier dynamics linked to octahedral distortion under ambient conditions for chalcogenide perovskites remains limited. In this study, we utilize ab initio nonadiabatic molecular dynamics to explore the dynamics of photogenerated carriers in a representative two-dimensional Ba3Zr2S7 material in the Ruddlesden-Popper phase. The theoretical results highlight the influence of octahedral rotation on the materials' stability and carrier recombination lifetime of the system. Specifically, the octahedrally rotating P42/mnm phase exhibits a prolonged nonradiative carrier recombination lifetime attributed to the stabilized electron-phonon coupling. These findings offer valuable insights into the fundamental physical characteristics of imposed octahedral distortion and its potential for optimizing the optoelectronic performance of 2D Ruddlesden-Popper Ba-Zr-S chalcogenide materials.
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- Qiaoqiao Li
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang 313001, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang 313001, China
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- Theoretical Division, Center for Nonlinear Studies, and Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, United States
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang 313001, China
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Dissanayake PD, Alessi DS, Yang X, Kim JY, Yeom KM, Roh SW, Noh JH, Shaheen SM, Ok YS, Rinklebe J. Redox-mediated changes in the release dynamics of lead (Pb) and bacterial community composition in a biochar amended soil contaminated with metal halide perovskite solar panel waste. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 934:173296. [PMID: 38761950 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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This study explored the redox-mediated changes in a lead (Pb) contaminated soil (900 mg/kg) due to the addition of solar cell powder (SC) and investigated the impact of biochar derived from soft wood pellet (SWP) and oil seed rape straw (OSR) (5% w/w) on Pb immobilization using an automated biogeochemical microcosm system. The redox potential (Eh) of the untreated (control; SC) and biochar treated soils (SC + SWP and SC + OSR) ranged from -151 mV to +493 mV. In SC, the dissolved Pb concentrations were higher under oxic (up to 2.29 mg L-1) conditions than reducing (0.13 mg L-1) conditions. The addition of SWP and OSR to soil immobilized Pb, decreased dissolved concentration, which could be possibly due to the increase of pH, co-precipitation of Pb with FeMn (hydro)oxides and pyromorphite, and complexation with biochar surface functional groups. The ability and efficiency of OSR for Pb immobilization were higher than SWP, owing to the higher pH and density of surface functional groups of OSR than SWP. Biochar enhanced the relative abundance of Proteobacteria irrespective of Eh changes, while the relative abundance of Bacteroidota increased under oxidizing conditions. Overall, we found that both OSR and SWP immobilized Pb in solar panel waste contaminated soil under both oxidizing and reducing redox conditions which may mitigate the potential risk of Pb contamination.
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- Pavani Dulanja Dissanayake
- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstrasse 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; Soils and Plant Nutrition Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstrasse 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstrasse 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Meteorology, Environment, and Arid Land Agriculture, Department of Arid Land Agriculture, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; University of Kafrelsheikh, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil and Water Sciences, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstrasse 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany.
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Tran MN, Rodriguez RS, Geniesse JR, Sandrakumar K, Cleveland IJ, Aydil ES. Stability of Cs 2NaBiBr 6 and Cs 2NaBiCl 6. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:12818-12825. [PMID: 38940252 PMCID: PMC11256743 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Bismuth-based halide perovskites are nontoxic alternatives to widely studied lead-based perovskites for optoelectronic applications. Here, we synthesized Cs2NaBiCl6 thin films and attempted to synthesize Cs2NaBiBr6 using physical vapor deposition. While Cs2NaBiCl6 forms a stable cubic structure with a 3.4 eV band gap and could be synthesized successfully, Cs2NaBiBr6 does not form and is unstable with respect to dissociation into Cs3-xNaxBi2Br9 and Cs3-xNaxBiBr6. Furthermore, the close X-ray diffraction patterns of Cs3-xNaxBi2Br9 and Cs2NaBiBr6 raise doubts about the previous reports of the latter's formation based on X-ray diffraction alone.
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- Minh N. Tran
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, New York 11201, United States
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Alipour A, Alipour H. Device modeling of high performance and eco-friendly FAMASnI 3 based perovskite solar cell. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15427. [PMID: 38965306 PMCID: PMC11224425 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66485-0] [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: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Developing environmentally friendly and highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) encounters significant challenges, specifically the potential toxicity and degradation of thin films in hybrid organic-inorganic photovoltaics (PV). We employed theoretical design strategies that produce hysteresis-reduced, efficient, and stable PSCs based on composition and interface engineering. The devices include a mixed-organic-cation perovskite formamidinium methylammonium tin iodide ( FAMASnI 3 ) as an absorber layer and zinc oxide (ZnO) together with a passivation film phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PC 61 BM ) as a double-electron transport layer (DETL). Furthermore, a nickel oxide (NiO) layer and a trap-free junction copper iodide (CuI) are used as a double-hole transport layer (DHTL). The optoelectronic characterization measurements were carried out to understand the physical mechanisms that govern the operation of the devices. The high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 24.27% and 23.50% were achieved in 1D and 2D simulations, respectively. This study illustrates that composition and interface engineering enable eco-friendly perovskite solar cells, improving performance and advancing clean energy.
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- Alireza Alipour
- Department of Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Azad University of Lahijan, Lahijan, Gilan, 1616, Iran
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Znidi F, Morsy M, Uddin MN. Navigating challenges and solutions for metal-halide and carbon-based electrodes in perovskite solar cells (NCS-MCEPSC): An environmental approach. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32843. [PMID: 38988552 PMCID: PMC11233955 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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The urgent need to shift to renewable energy is highlighted by rising global energy use and environmental issues like global warming from fossil fuel dependency. Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) stand out as a promising option, providing high efficiency and potential for cost-effective production. This study delves into the environmental concerns and viable solutions linked with metal-halide PSCs (M-PSCs) and carbon-based electrode PCSs (C-PSCs). It showcases the swift progress in PSC technology, highlighting its potential to deliver efficient and economical renewable energy options. Yet, the environmental implications of these technologies, especially the utilization of toxic lead (Pb) in M-PSCs and the issues of stability and degradation in C-PSCs, represent considerable hurdles for their broad application and sustainability. The paper details the recent advances in PSCs, focusing on enhancements in device efficiency and stability through innovative material combinations and device designs. Nonetheless, the environmental hazards linked to the dispersal of toxic substances from compromised or deteriorating PSCs into the ecosystem raise significant concerns. In particular, the risk of Pb from M-PSCs contaminating soil and aquatic ecosystems is a pressing issue for human and environmental health, spurring investigations into alternative materials and methods to diminish these impacts. The authors examine several strategies, including the introduction of Pb-free perovskites, encapsulation methods to block the escape of hazardous substances, and the recycling of PSC elements. The study stresses the necessity of aligning technological innovations with considerations for the environment and health, calling for ongoing research into PSC technologies that are sustainable and safe. This review highlights the need for detailed assessments of PSC technologies, focusing on their renewable energy contributions, environmental impacts, and strategies to mitigate these effects. The authors call for a cohesive strategy to develop PSCs that are efficient, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and safe for widespread use.
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- Faycal Znidi
- Engineering and Physics Department, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, 7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX, 75503, USA
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- Engineering and Physics Department, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, 7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX, 75503, USA
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- Engineering and Physics Department, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, 7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX, 75503, USA
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Shukla A, Kaur G, Babu KJ, Bhatt H, Ghosh HN. Unraveling the cation dependent carrier cooling and transient mobility in lead-free A3Sb2I9 perovskites. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:244706. [PMID: 38920401 DOI: 10.1063/5.0208324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Lead halide perovskites (LHPs) have gained prominence for their exceptional photophysical properties, holding promise for applications in high-end optoelectronic devices. However, the presence of lead is one of the major obstacles to the commercialization of LHPs in the field of photovoltaics. To address this, researchers have explored environment friendly lead-free perovskite solar cells by investigating non-toxic perovskite materials. This study explores the enhancement of photophysical properties through chemical engineering, specifically cation exchange, focusing on the crucial photophysical process of hot carrier cooling. Employing femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy and optical pump terahertz probe spectroscopy, we have probed the carrier relaxation dynamics in A3Sb2I9 with cesium and rubidium cations. This study unravels that the carrier relaxation is found to be slower in Rb3Sb2I9; along with this, the transient mobility decay is found to be retarded. Overall, this study suggests that an antimony-based Rb3Sb2I9 perovskite could be a substantial lead-free perovskite in photovoltaics. These findings provide valuable insights into cation engineering strategies, aiming to improve the overall performance of lead-free-based photovoltaic devices.
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- Ayushi Shukla
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- School of Chemical Science, National Institute of Science Education and Research, Jatni, Bhubaneswar 752050, Odisha, India
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Zhang X, Wang X, Nie K, Duan X, Hu Z, Zhang X, Mei L, Wang L, Wang H, Ma X. High Stability and Corrosion-Resistant Gas of Recyclable and Versatile Manganese-Doped Lead-Free Double Perovskite Crystals toward Novel Functional Fabric and Photoelectric Device. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403352. [PMID: 38874020 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Lead-free halide perovskites possess excellent photoelectric properties, making them widely used in the photoelectric fields. Herein, lead-free double perovskite crystals (PCs) doped with manganese (Cs2NaInCl6:Mn2+) are successfully prepared by the more energy-efficient crystallization method. The crystals emit bright orange-red light under the ultraviolet (UV) lamp, showing unique optical properties. They have the highest photoluminescence quantum yield of 42.91%. The white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are fabricated using these perovskite crystals, which show a color rendering index of 92 and external quantum efficiency (EQE) as high as 16.3%. Furtherly, perovskite-modified fiber paper made of aramid chopped fibers (ACFs) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) exhibited fluorescent properties under different conditions. This paper combines fiber composite technology with PPS fiber filter bags, which are widely used in environmental protection, for the first time and demonstrates functional fiber filter bags with fluorescent characteristics. This filter bag provides an idea for the automatic detection of industrial filtration. Meanwhile, after being exposed to industrial waste gas for 60 h, the filter bag can maintain superior fluorescence performance. In this study, lead-free double perovskites are synthesized using an efficient method for preparing high-performance LEDs and high-stability fluorescent fibers. Concurrently, the application of perovskites in environmental protection is expanded.
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- Xiaoman Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- China Bluestar Chengrand Co. Ltd., High-Tech Organic Fibers Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610042, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory for New Textile Materials and Applications and State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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Al-Anesi B, Grandhi GK, Pecoraro A, Sugathan V, Muñoz-García AB, Pavone M, Vivo P. Dissecting the Role of the Hole-Transport Layer in Cu 2 AgBiI 6 Solar Cells: An Integrated Experimental and Theoretical Study. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2024; 128:9446-9453. [PMID: 38894751 PMCID: PMC11182344 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c01871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Perovskite-inspired materials (PIMs) provide low-toxicity and air-stable photo-absorbers for several possible optoelectronic devices. In this context, the pnictogen-based halides Cu2AgBiI6 (CABI) are receiving increasing attention in photovoltaics. Despite extensive studies on power conversion efficiency and shelf-life stability, nearly no attention has been given to the physicochemical properties of the interface between CABI and the hole transport layer (HTL), which can strongly impact overall cell operations. Here, we address this specific interface with three polymeric HTLs: poly(N,N'-bis(4-butylphenyl)-N,N'-bis(phenyl)benzidine) (poly-TPD), thiophene-(poly(3-hexylthiophene)) (P3HT), and poly(bis(4-phenyl)(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amine) (PTAA). Our findings reveal that devices fabricated with poly-TPD and P3HT outperform the commonly used Spiro-OMeTAD in terms of device operational stability, while PTAA exhibits worse performances. Density functional theory calculations unveil the electronic and chemical interactions at the CABI-HTL interfaces, providing new insights into observed experimental behaviors. Our study highlights the importance of addressing the buried interfaces in PIM-based devices to enhance their overall performance and stability.
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- Basheer Al-Anesi
- Hybrid
Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
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- Hybrid
Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
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- Department
of Physics “Ettore Pancini”, University of Naples Federico II, Comp. Univ. Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Hybrid
Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
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- Department
of Physics “Ettore Pancini”, University of Naples Federico II, Comp. Univ. Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
Federico II, Comp. Univ.
Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Hybrid
Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
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Ma X, Fang WH, Long R, Prezhdo OV. Compression of Organic Molecules Coupled with Hydrogen Bonding Extends the Charge Carrier Lifetime in BA 2SnI 4. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:16314-16323. [PMID: 38812460 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) metal halide perovskites, such as BA2SnI4 (BA═CH3(CH2)3NH3), exhibit an enhanced charge carrier lifetime in experiments under strain. Experiments suggest that significant compression of the BA molecule, rather than of the inorganic lattice, contributes to this enhancement. To elucidate the underlying physical mechanism, we apply a moderate compressive strain to the entire system and subsequently introduce significant compression to the BA molecules. We then perform ab initio nonadiabatic molecular dynamics simulations of nonradiative electron-hole recombination. We observe that the overall lattice compression reduces atomic motions and decreases nonadiabatic coupling, thereby delaying electron-hole recombination. Additionally, compression of the BA molecules enhances hydrogen bonding between the BA molecules and iodine atoms, which lengthens the Sn-I bonds, distorts the [SnI6]4- octahedra, and suppresses atomic motions further, thus reducing nonadiabatic coupling. Also, the elongated Sn-I bonds and weakened antibonding interactions increase the band gap. Altogether, the compression delays the nonradiative electron-hole recombination by more than a factor of 3. Our simulations provide new and valuable physical insights into how compressive strain, accommodated primarily by the organic ligands, positively influences the optoelectronic properties of 2D layered halide perovskites, offering a promising pathway for further performance improvements.
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- Xinbo Ma
- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90007, United States
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van der Hulst MK, Magoss D, Massop Y, Veenstra S, van Loon N, Dogan I, Coletti G, Theelen M, Hoeks S, Huijbregts MAJ, van Zelm R, Hauck M. Comparing Environmental Impacts of Single-Junction Silicon and Silicon/Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics-A Prospective Life Cycle Assessment. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2024; 12:8860-8870. [PMID: 38872956 PMCID: PMC11167636 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c01952] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Tandem photovoltaics applying perovskite on silicon are considered to be a possible route to sustaining continuous efficiency improvements and price reductions. A meaningful market share for such tandems is, however, at least a decade away. Herein, a comprehensive prospective life cycle assessment was conducted, comparing the full life cycle of monofacial and bifacial silicon/perovskite tandem panels with single-junction silicon panels produced up to 2050. The end-of-life included the recovery of silicon and silver. Climate change impacts per kilowatt hour were projected to decrease by two-thirds over time. Tandem panels are expected to reach impacts of 8-10 g CO2-eq/kWh in 2050, while single-junction panels may reach 11-13 g CO2-eq/kWh in 2050. Other midpoint impact categories with substantial contributions to damaging human health and ecosystem quality were toxicity, particulate matter formation, and acidification, with tandems having lower impacts in each category. Reductions in impacts over time are mainly the result of grid mix decarbonization and panel efficiency improvements. Balance-of-system and recycling were found to contribute substantially to these impact categories. To ensure that tandem panels provide environmental benefits, annual degradation rates should not exceed 1% for monofacial or 3% for bifacial tandems, and refurbishment of panels with advanced degradation is crucial.
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- Mitchell K. van der Hulst
- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
- Expertise
Group Circularity & Sustainability Impact, TNO, P.O. Box 80015, Utrecht 3508 TA, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
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- TNO
Partner of Solliance, High Tech Campus 21, Eindhoven 5656 AE, The Netherlands
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- TNO
Partner of Solliance, High Tech Campus 21, Eindhoven 5656 AE, The Netherlands
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- TNO
Partner of Solliance, High Tech Campus 21, Eindhoven 5656 AE, The Netherlands
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- School
of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- FuturaSun
Holding SRL, Riva del
Pasubio 14, Cittadella (PD) 35013, Italy
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- TNO
Partner of Solliance, High Tech Campus 21, Eindhoven 5656 AE, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
- Expertise
Group Circularity & Sustainability Impact, TNO, P.O. Box 80015, Utrecht 3508 TA, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Environmental Science, Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9010, Nijmegen 6500 GL, The Netherlands
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- Expertise
Group Circularity & Sustainability Impact, TNO, P.O. Box 80015, Utrecht 3508 TA, The Netherlands
- Technology,
Innovation & Society, Department of Industrial Engineering &
Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University
of Technology, P.O. Box 513, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
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Zhang Z, Shi Y, Chen J, Shen P, Li H, Yang M, Wang S, Li X, Zhang F. Preventing lead leakage in perovskite solar cells and modules with a low-cost and stable chemisorption coating. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2449-2456. [PMID: 38450711 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00033a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Despite the promising commercial prospects of perovskite solar cells, the issue of lead toxicity continues to hinder their future industrial applications. Here, we report a low-cost and rapidly degraded sulfosuccinic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol (SMP) coating that prevents lead leakage and enhances device stability without compromising device performance. Even under different strict conditions (simulated heavy rain, acid rain, high temperatures, and competing ions), the coatings effectively prevent lead leakage by over 99%. After 75 days of outdoor exposure, the coating still demonstrates similar lead sequestration efficiency (SQE). In addition, it can be applied to different device structures (n-i-p and p-i-n) and modules, with over 99% SQE, making it a general method for preventing lead leakage.
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- Zongxu Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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Dalmedico JF, Silveira DN, O de Araujo L, Wenzel W, Rêgo CRC, Dias AC, Guedes-Sobrinho D, Piotrowski MJ. Tuning Electronic and Structural Properties of Lead-Free Metal Halide Perovskites: A Comparative Study of 2D Ruddlesden-Popper and 3D Compositions. Chemphyschem 2024:e202400118. [PMID: 38742372 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202400118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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In recent decades, two-dimensional (2D) perovskites have emerged as promising semiconductors for next-generation photovoltaics, showing notable advancements in solar energy conversion. Herein, we explore the impact of alternative inorganic lattice BX-based compositions (B=Ge or Sn, X=Br or I) on the energy gap and stability. Our investigation encompasses BA2Man-1BnX3n+1 2D Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites (for n=1-5 layers) and 3D bulk (MA)BX3 systems, employing first-principles calculations with spin-orbit coupling (SOC), DFT-1/2 quasiparticle, and D3 dispersion corrections. The study unveils how atoms with smaller ionic radii induce anisotropic internal and external distortions within the inorganic and organic lattices. Introducing the spacers in the low-layer regime reduces local distortions but widens band gaps. Our calculation protocol provides deeper insights into the physics and chemistry underlying 2D perovskite materials, paving the way for optimizing environmentally friendly alternatives that can efficiently replace with sustainable materials.
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- J F Dalmedico
- Department of Physics, Federal University of Pelotas, PO Box 354, Pelotas, RS, 96010-900, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, 81531-980, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, 81531-980, Brazil
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- Institute of Nanotechnology Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Nanotechnology Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Physics and International Center of Physics, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70919-970, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, 81531-980, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Pelotas, PO Box 354, Pelotas, RS, 96010-900, Brazil
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Chen CH, Cheng SN, Hu F, Su ZH, Wang KL, Cheng L, Chen J, Shi YR, Xia Y, Teng TY, Gao XY, Yavuz I, Lou YH, Wang ZK. Lead Isolation and Capture in Perovskite Photovoltaics toward Eco-Friendly Commercialization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403038. [PMID: 38724029 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are developed rapidly in efficiency and stability in recent years, which can compete with silicon solar cells. However, an important obstacle to the commercialization of PSCs is the toxicity of lead ions (Pb2+) from water-soluble perovskites. The entry of free Pb2+ into organisms can cause severe harm to humans, such as blood lead poisoning, organ failure, etc. Therefore, this work reports a "lead isolation-capture" dual detoxification strategy with calcium disodium edetate (EDTA Na-Ca), which can inhibit lead leakage from PSCs under extreme conditions. More importantly, leaked lead exists in a nontoxic aggregation state chelated by EDTA. For the first time, in vivo experiments are conducted in mice to systematically prove that this material has a significant inhibitory effect on the toxicity of perovskites. In addition, this strategy can further enhance device performance, enabling the optimized devices to achieve an impressive power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.19%. This innovative strategy is a major breakthrough in the research on the prevention of lead toxicity in PSCs.
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- Chun-Hao Chen
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Department of Physics, Marmara University, Ziverbey, Istanbul, 34722, Turkey
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Hu Y, Zhou Y, Wang Z, Chen Q, Xu H, Sun T, Tang Y. Crystallization Regulation and Lead Leakage Prevention Simultaneously for High-Performance CsPbI 2Br Perovskite Solar Cells. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:4158-4166. [PMID: 38597419 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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All-inorganic CsPbI2Br perovskite is striking as a result of the reasonable band gap and thermal stability. However, the notorious air instability, unsatisfactory conversion efficiencies, and toxic water-soluble Pb2+ ions have greatly limited the further development of CsPbI2Br-based devices. Herein, a facile strategy is developed to prepare efficient and air-stable CsPbI2Br-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with in situ lead leakage protection. With the introduction of 2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxy-5,5'-disulfobenzophenone disodium salt (BP-9) into the CsPbI2Br precursor solution, the crystallization of perovskite can be regulated at a reduced trap density, the uncoordinated Pb2+ ions and electron-rich defects in the structure can be passivated to suppress non-radiative recombination, and the energy level arrangement can be optimized to improve charge carrier transport. Consequently, the optimized PSC achieved a championship efficiency of 17.11%, accompanied by negligible J-V hysteresis and remarkably improved air stability. More importantly, the strong chelation of BP-9 with water-soluble Pb2+ ions minimizes the leakage of toxic lead in the perovskite structure.
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- Yanqiang Hu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, People's Republic of China
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Zhang L, Wang S, Jiang Y, Yuan M. Stable and Efficient Mixed-halide Perovskite LEDs. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301205. [PMID: 38081803 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Tailoring bandgap by mixed-halide strategy in perovskites has attracted extraordinary attention due to the flexibility of halide ion combinations and has emerged as the most direct and effective approach to precisely tune the emission wavelength throughout the entire visible light spectrum. Mixed-halide perovskites, yet, still suffered from several problems, particularly phase segregation under external stimuli because of ions migration. Understanding the essential cause and finding sound strategies, thus, remains a challenge for stable and efficient mixed-halide perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs). The review herein presents an overview of the diverse application scenarios and the profound significance associated with mixed-halide perovskites. We then summarize the challenges and potential research directions toward developing high stable and efficient mixed-halide PeLEDs. The review thus provides a systematic and timely summary for the community to deepen the understanding of mixed-halide perovskite materials and resulting PeLEDs.
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- Li Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Stor1age Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Stor1age Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Stor1age Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Stor1age Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Blanco CF, Quik JTK, Hof M, Fuortes A, Behrens P, Cucurachi S, Peijnenburg WJGM, Dimroth F, Vijver MG. A prospective ecological risk assessment of high-efficiency III-V/silicon tandem solar cells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2024; 26:540-554. [PMID: 38299676 PMCID: PMC10951974 DOI: 10.1039/d3em00492a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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III-V/Silicon tandem solar cells offer one of the most promising avenues for high-efficiency, high-stability photovoltaics. However, a key concern is the potential environmental release of group III-V elements, especially arsenic. To inform long-term policies on the energy transition and energy security, we develop and implement a framework that fully integrates future PV demand scenarios with dynamic stock, emission, and fate models in a probabilistic ecological risk assessment. We examine three geographical scales: local (including a floating utility-scale PV and waste treatment), regional (city-wide), and continental (Europe). Our probabilistic assessment considers a wide range of possible values for over one hundred uncertain technical, environmental, and regulatory parameters. We find that III-V/silicon PV integration in energy grids at all scales presents low-to-negligible risks to soil and freshwater organisms. Risks are further abated if recycling of III-V materials is considered at the panels' end-of-life.
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- C F Blanco
- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Heidenhofstr. 2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Hassan N, Nagaraja S, Saha S, Tarafder K, Ballav N. Excitonic cuprophilic interactions in one-dimensional hybrid organic-inorganic crystals. Chem Sci 2024; 15:4075-4085. [PMID: 38487229 PMCID: PMC10935718 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06255d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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The everlasting pursuit of hybrid organic-inorganic lead-free semiconductors has directed the focus towards eco-friendly copper-based systems, perhaps because of the diversity in chemistry, controlling the structure-property relationship. In this work, we report single crystals of a Cu(i) halide-based perovskite-like organic-inorganic hybrid, (TMA)Cu2Br3, (TMA = tetramethylammonium), consisting of unusual one-dimensional inorganic anionic chains of -(Cu2Br3)-, electrostatically stabilized by organic cations, and the Cu(i)-Cu(i) distance of 2.775 Å indicates the possibility of cuprophilic interactions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements further confirmed the presence of exclusive Cu(i) in (TMA)Cu2Br3 and electronic structure calculations based on density functional theory suggested a direct bandgap value of 2.50 eV. The crystal device demonstrated an impressive bulk photovoltaic effect due to the emergence of excitonic Cu(i)-Cu(i) interactions, as was clearly visualized in the charge-density plot as well as in the Raman spectroscopic analysis. The single crystals of a silver analogue, (TMA)Ag2Br3, have also been synthesized revealing a Ag(i)-Ag(i) distance of 3.048 Å (signature of an argentophilic interaction). Unlike (TMA)Cu2Br3, where more density of states from Cu compared to Br near the Fermi level was observed, (TMA)Ag2Br3 exhibited the opposite trend, possibly due to variation in the ionic potential influencing the overall bonding scenario.
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- Nahid Hassan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr. Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411 008 India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal Mangalore 575 025 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr. Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411 008 India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal Mangalore 575 025 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr. Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411 008 India
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Dastidar RG, Okamoto T, Takahashi K, Takano Y, Vijayakumar C, Subrahmanyam C, Biju V. Dual-color photoluminescence modulation of zero-dimensional hybrid copper halide microcrystals. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5107-5114. [PMID: 38227491 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05503e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Zero-dimensional hybrid copper(I) halides (HCHs) are attractive due to their interesting photoluminescence (PL) properties and the high abundance and low toxicity of copper. In this study, we report green-red dual emission from rhombic 1-butyl-1-methyl piperidinium copper bromide [(Bmpip)2Cu2Br4] microcrystals (MCs) prepared on borosilicate glass. The structure and elemental composition of the MCs are characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Interestingly, MCs prepared on an ITO-coated glass plate show an intense green emission compared to the dual emission on a bare glass or plastic substrate. Furthermore, the intensity of the green emission from the MC is enormously increased by powdering using a conductive material, suggesting the deactivation of the red-emitting state by a charge transfer interaction with the conductor. These findings open a new strategy to suppress the self-trapping of excitons by longitudinal optical phonons and control the dual emitting states in HCHs.
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- Rahul Ghosh Dastidar
- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0020 Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0020 Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0020 Japan
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan.
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0020 Japan
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana 502285, India
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Zhang H, Zhang B, Cai C, Zhang K, Wang Y, Wang Y, Yang Y, Wu Y, Ba X, Hoogenboom R. Water-dispersible X-ray scintillators enabling coating and blending with polymer materials for multiple applications. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2055. [PMID: 38448434 PMCID: PMC10917805 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46287-8] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Developing X-ray scintillators that are water-dispersible, compatible with polymeric matrices, and processable to flexible substrates is an important challenge. Herein, Tb3+-doped Na5Lu9F32 is introduced as an X-ray scintillating material with steady-state X-ray light yields of 15,800 photons MeV-1, which is generated as nanocrystals on halloysite nanotubes. The obtained product exhibits good water-dispersibility and highly sensitive luminescence to X-rays. It is deposited onto a polyurethane foam to afford a composite foam material with dose-dependent radioluminescence. Moreover, the product is dispersed into polymer matrixes in aqueous solution to prepare rigid or flexible scintillator screen for X-ray imaging. As a third example, it is incorporated multilayer hydrogels for information camouflage and multilevel encryption. Encrypted information can be recognized only by X-ray irradiation, while the false information is read out under UV light. Altogether, we demonstrate that the water-dispersible scintillators are highly promising for aqueous processing of radioluminescent, X-ray imaging, and information encrypting materials.
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- Hailei Zhang
- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China.
- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan, 281-S4, 9000, Gent, Belgium.
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan, 281-S4, 9000, Gent, Belgium
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China.
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, 180 Wusi Road, 071002, Baoding, China
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan, 281-S4, 9000, Gent, Belgium.
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Liu W, Huang G, Chen CY, Tan T, Fuyuki H, Hu S, Nakamura T, Truong MA, Murdey R, Hashikawa Y, Murata Y, Wakamiya A. An open-cage bis[60]fulleroid as an electron transport material for tin halide perovskite solar cells. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2172-2175. [PMID: 38315560 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05843c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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An open-cage bis[60]fulleroid (OC) was applied as an electron transport material (ETM) in tin (Sn) halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Due to the reduced offset between the energy levels of Sn-based perovskites and ETMs, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of Sn-based PSCs with OC reached 9.6% with an open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 0.72 V. Additionally, OC exhibited superior thermal stability and provided 75% of the material without decomposition after vacuum deposition. The PSC using vacuum-deposited OC as the ETM could afford a PCE of 7.6%, which is a big leap forward compared with previous results using vacuum-deposited fullerene derivatives as ETMs.
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- Wentao Liu
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
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Song T, Jang H, Seo J, Roe J, Song S, Kim JW, Yeop J, Lee Y, Lee H, Cho S, Kim JY. Enhancing Performance and Stability of Sn-Pb Perovskite Solar Cells with Oriented Phenyl-C 61-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester Layer via High-Temperature Annealing. ACS NANO 2024; 18:2992-3001. [PMID: 38227810 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) can be used as a passivation material in perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) in order to reduce the trap site of the perovskite. Here, we show that a thick PCBM layer can form a smoother surface on the SnO2 substrate, improving the grain size and reducing the microstrain of the perovskite. High-temperature annealing treatment of PCBM layer not only increases its solvent resistance to perovskite precursor or antisolvent, but also enhances its molecular alignment, resulting in improved conductivity as an electron transport layer. High-temperature annealed PCBM (HT-PCBM) effectively minimizes trap-assisted nonradiative recombination by reducing trap density in perovskite and improving the electrical properties at the interface between SnO2 and perovskite layers. This HT-PCBM process significantly enhances the performance of the PeSCs, including the open-circuit voltage (VOC) from 0.39 to 0.77 V, fill factor from 52% to 65%, and power conversion efficiency (PCE) from 6.03% to 15.50%, representing substantial improvements compared to devices without PCBM. This PCE is the highest efficiency among conventional (n-i-p) Sn-Pb PeSCs reported to date. Moreover, passivating the trap sites of SnO2 and separating the interface between the Sn-containing perovskite and the substrate effectively have improved the stability of the Sn-Pb perovskite in the n-i-p structure. The optimized best device with HT-PCBM has maintained an efficiency of over 90% for more than 300 h at 85 °C and 5000 h at room temperature in a glovebox atmosphere.
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- Taehee Song
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- Department of Physics and Energy Harvest Storage Research Center (EHSRC), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, South Korea
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- Department of Physics and Energy Harvest Storage Research Center (EHSRC), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
- Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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Lapalikar V, Dacha P, Hambsch M, Hofstetter YJ, Vaynzof Y, Mannsfeld SCB, Ruck M. Influence of chemical interactions on the electronic properties of BiOI/organic semiconductor heterojunctions for application in solution-processed electronics. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. C 2024; 12:1366-1376. [PMID: 38282908 PMCID: PMC10809049 DOI: 10.1039/d3tc03443g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Bismuth oxide iodide (BiOI) has been viewed as a suitable environmentally-friendly alternative to lead-halide perovskites for low-cost (opto-)electronic applications such as photodetectors, phototransistors and sensors. To enable its incorporation in these devices in a convenient, scalable, and economical way, BiOI thin films were investigated as part of heterojunctions with various p-type organic semiconductors (OSCs) and tested in a field-effect transistor (FET) configuration. The hybrid heterojunctions, which combine the respective functionalities of BiOI and the OSCs were processed from solution under ambient atmosphere. The characteristics of each of these hybrid systems were correlated with the physical and chemical properties of the respective materials using a concept based on heteropolar chemical interactions at the interface. Systems suitable for application in lateral transport devices were identified and it was demonstrated how materials in the hybrids interact to provide improved and synergistic properties. These indentified heterojunction FETs are a first instance of successful incorporation of solution-processed BiOI thin films in a three-terminal device. They show a significant threshold voltage shift and retained carrier mobility compared to pristine OSC devices and open up possibilities for future optoelectronic applications.
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- Vaidehi Lapalikar
- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden 01069 Dresden Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Chair for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Technische Universität Dresden Nöthnitzer Str. 61 01187 Dresden Germany
- Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 20 01069 Dresden Germany
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- Chair for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Technische Universität Dresden Nöthnitzer Str. 61 01187 Dresden Germany
- Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 20 01069 Dresden Germany
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- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden 01069 Dresden Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Nöthnitzer Str. 40 01187 Dresden Germany
- Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden Germany
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Li G, Liu YT, Yang F, Li M, Zhang Z, Pascual J, Wang ZK, Wei SZ, Zhao XY, Liu HR, Zhao JB, Lin CT, Li JM, Li Z, Abate A, Cantone I. Biotoxicity of Halide Perovskites in Mice. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306860. [PMID: 37703533 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Halide perovskites are crystalline semiconductors with exceptional optoelectronic properties, rapidly developing toward large-scale applications. Lead (II) (Pb2+ ) is the core element used to prepare halide perovskites. Pb2+ can displace key 2+ elements, including calcium, zinc and iron, that regulate vital physiological functions. Sn2+ can replace Pb2+ within the perovskite structure and, if accidentally dispersed in the environment, it readily oxidizes to Sn4+ , which is compatible with physiological functions and thus potentially safe. The 3+ salt bismuth (III) (Bi3+ ) is also potentially safe for the same reason and useful to prepare double perovskites. Here, this work studies the biotoxicity of Pb, Sn, and Bi perovskites in mice for the first time. This work analyses histopathology and growth of mice directly exposed to perovskites and investigate the development of their offspring generation. This study provides the screening of organs and key physiological functions targeted by perovskite exposure to design specific studies in mammalians.
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- Guixiang Li
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453002, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453002, China
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- Department of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453002, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, 145 Xingda Rd., South Dist., Taichung City, 40227, Taiwan
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, Naples, Fuorigrotta, 80125, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- CNR Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale (IEOS), Via Pansini, 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
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Jin S, Yuan H, Pang T, Zhang M, Li J, Zheng Y, Wu T, Zhang R, Wang Z, Chen D. Highly Bright and Stable Lead-Free Double Perovskite White Light-Emitting Diodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308487. [PMID: 37918976 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308487] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Lead-free double perovskites (DPs) are emerging highly stable emitters with efficient broadband self-trapped exciton (STE) photoluminescence (PL), but their low electroluminescent (EL) efficiency is a critical shortcoming. This work promotes the external quantum efficiency (EQE) and luminance of DP-based white light-emitting diode (wLED) with a normal device structure to 0.76% and 2793 cd m-2 via two modifications: This work prevents the formation of adverse metallic silver, spatially confined STE, and lowers local site symmetry in Cs2 Na0.4 Ag0.6 In0.97 Bi0.03 Cl6 DP by terbium doping; and this work develops a guest-host strategy to improve film morphology, reduce defect density, and increase carrier mobility. These alterations cause substantial increase in STE radiative recombination and charge injection efficiency of perovskite layer. Finally, pure white EL with ideal color coordinates of (0.328, 0.329) and a record-breaking optoelectronic performance is achieved by introducing additional green carbon dots in LED to fill the deficient green component.
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- Shilin Jin
- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- Huzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, College of Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, College of Photonic and Electronic Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced High-Field Superconducting Materials and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Solar Energy Conversion and Energy Storage, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Liang J, Deng Z, Guo S, Ji X, Chen C, Canepa P, Lü X, Mao L. 0D Pyramid-intercalated 2D Bimetallic Halides with Tunable Electronic Structures and Enhanced Emission under Pressure. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202314977. [PMID: 37991471 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Hybrid metal halides are emerging semiconductors as promising candidates for optoelectronics. The pursuit of hybridizing various dimensions of metal halides remains a desirable yet highly complex endeavor. By utilizing dimension engineering, a diverse array of new materials with intrinsically different electronic and optical properties has been developed. Here, we report a new family of 2D-0D hybrid bimetallic halides, (C6 N2 H14 )2 SbCdCl9 ⋅ 2H2 O (SbCd) and (C6 N2 H14 )2 SbCuCl9 ⋅ 2H2 O (SbCu). These compounds adopt a new layered structure, consisting of alternating 0D square pyramidal [SbCl5 ] and 2D inorganic layers sandwiched by organic layers. SbCd and SbCu have optical band gaps of 3.3 and 2.3 eV, respectively. These compounds exhibit weak photoluminescence (PL) at room temperature, and the PL gradually enhances with decreasing temperature. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that SbCd and SbCu are direct gap semiconductors, where first-principles band gaps follow the experimental trend. Moreover, given the different pressure responses of 0D and 2D components, these materials exhibit highly tunable electronic structures during compression, where a remarkable 11 times enhancement in PL emission is observed for SbCd at 19 GPa. This work opens new avenues for designing new layered bimetallic halides and further manipulating their structures and optoelectronic properties via pressure.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Chemistry, SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern, University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern, University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern, University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
- Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, 1 CREATE Way, 10-01 CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern, University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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Wu Y, Chen Y, Fang Z, Ding Y, Li Q, Xue K, Shao H, Zhang H, Zhou L. Ultralow Lattice Thermal Transport and Considerable Wave-like Phonon Tunneling in Chalcogenide Perovskite BaZrS 3. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:11465-11473. [PMID: 38085873 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Chalcogenide perovskites provide a promising avenue for nontoxic, stable thermoelectric materials. Here, the thermal transport and thermoelectric properties of BaZrS3 as a typical orthorhombic perovskite are investigated. An extremely low lattice thermal conductivity κL of 1.84 W/mK at 300 K is revealed for BaZrS3, due to the softening effect of Ba atoms on the lattice and the strong anharmonicity caused by the twisted structure. We demonstrate that coherence contributions to κL, arising from wave-like phonon tunneling, lead to an 18% thermal transport contribution at 300 K. The increasing temperature softens the phonons, thus reducing the group velocity of materials and increasing the scattering phase space. However, it simultaneously reduces the anharmonicity, which is dominant in BaZrS3 and ultimately improves the particle-like thermal transport. In addition, via replacement of the S atom with Se- and Ti-alloying strategy, the ZT value of BaZrS3 is significantly increased from 0.58 to 0.91 at 500 K, making it an important candidate for thermoelectric applications.
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- Yu Wu
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Zunyi Normal University, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Yiwu Research Institute of Fudan University, Chengbei Road, Yiwu City, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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Helmbrecht L, van Dongen SW, van der Weijden A, van Campenhout CT, Noorduin WL. Direct Environmental Lead Detection by Photoluminescent Perovskite Formation with Nanogram Sensitivity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:20494-20500. [PMID: 38008908 PMCID: PMC10720378 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c06058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Although the global ban on leaded gasoline has markedly reduced lead poisoning, many other environmental sources of lead exposure, such as paint, pipes, mines, and recycling sites remain. Existing methods to identify these sources are either costly or unreliable. We report here a new, sensitive, and inexpensive lead detection method that relies on the formation of a perovskite semiconductor. The method only requires spraying the material of interest with methylammonium bromide and observing whether photoluminesence occurs under UV light to indicate the presence of lead. The method detects as little as 1.0 ng/mm2 of lead by the naked eye and 50 pg/mm2 using a digital photo camera. We exposed more than 50 different materials to our reagent and found no false negatives or false positives. The method readily detects lead in soil, paint, glazing, cables, glass, plastics, and dust and could be widely used for testing the environment and preventing lead poisoning.
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- Lukas Helmbrecht
- AMOLF, Science Park 104, Amsterdam 1098 XG, The Netherlands
- Lumetallix
B.V, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- AMOLF, Science Park 104, Amsterdam 1098 XG, The Netherlands
- Van
‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, Amsterdam 1090 GD, The Netherlands
- Lumetallix
B.V, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kim S, Lee JH, Park JS, Kim GY, Kang M, Jo SB, Myoung JM, Lee JW, Cho JH. Enhancing Efficiency and Stability of Tin Halide Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes via Engineered Alkali/Multivalent Metal Salts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38031845 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Sn-based perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) have emerged as promising alternatives to Pb-based PeLEDs with their rapid increase in performance owing to the various research studies on inhibiting Sn oxidation. However, the absence of defect passivation strategies for Sn-based perovskite LEDs necessitates further research in this field. We performed systematic studies to investigate the design rules for defect passivation agents for Sn-based perovskites by incorporating alkali/multivalent metal salts with various cations and anions. From the computational and experimental analyses, sodium trifluoromethanesulfonate (NaTFMS) was found to be the most effective passivation agent for PEA2SnI4 films among the explored candidate agents owing to favorable reaction energetics to passivate iodide Frenkel defects. Consequently, the incorporation of NaTFMS facilitates the formation of uniform films with relatively large crystals and reduced Sn4+. The NaTFMS-containing PEA2SnI4 PeLEDs demonstrate an improved luminance of 138.9 cd/m2 and external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 0.39% with an improved half-lifetime of more than threefold. This work provides important insight into the design of defect passivation agents for Sn-based perovskites.
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- Seonkwon Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Engineering and Department of Nano Science and Technology, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Engineering and Department of Nano Science and Technology, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Engineering and Department of Nano Science and Technology, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Engineering and Department of Nano Science and Technology, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science & Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Na C, Lim AR. Investigation on the organic-inorganic hybrid crystal [NH 2(CH 3) 2] 2CuBr 4: structure, phase transition, thermal property, structural geometry, and dynamics. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21008. [PMID: 38030669 PMCID: PMC10687088 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48015-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Understanding the physical properties of the organic-inorganic hybrid [NH2(CH3)2]2CuBr4 is essential to expand its applications. The single [NH2(CH3)2]2CuBr4 crystals were grown and their comprehensive properties were investigated. The crystals had a monoclinic structure with the space group P21/n and lattice constants of a = 8.8651 (5) Å, b = 11.9938 (6) Å, c = 13.3559 (7) Å, and β = 91.322°. The transition temperature from phase I to phase II was determined to be 388 K. Variations in the 1H nuclear magnetic resonance chemical shifts of NH2 and 14N NMR chemical shifts according to the temperature changes in the cation were attributed to vibrations of NH2 groups at their localization sites. The 1H and 13C spin-lattice relaxation times (T1ρ) in phase II changed significantly with temperature, indicating that these values are governed by molecular motion. The T1ρ values were much longer in phase I than in phase II, which means energy transfer was difficult. Finally, the activation energies for phases I and II were considered. According to the basic mechanism of [NH2(CH3)2]2CuBr4 crystals, organic-inorganic materials may have potential applications in various fields.
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- Changyub Na
- Graduate School of Carbon Convergence Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju, 55069, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Carbon Convergence Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju, 55069, South Korea.
- Department of Science Education, Jeonju University, Jeonju, 55069, South Korea.
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Moiz SA, Alshaikh MS, Alahmadi ANM. Simulation Design of Novel Non-Fluorine Polymers as Electron Transport Layer for Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4387. [PMID: 38006111 PMCID: PMC10675704 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Significant progress has been made in the advancement of perovskite solar cells, but their commercialization remains hindered by their lead-based toxicity. Many non-toxic perovskite-based solar cells have demonstrated potential, such as Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6, but their power conversion efficiency is inadequate. To address this issue, some researchers are focusing on emerging acceptor-donor-acceptor'-donor-acceptor (A-DA'D-A)-type non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) for Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6 to find effective electron transport layers for high-performance photovoltaic responses with low voltage drops. In this comparative study, four novel A-DA'D-A-type NFAs, BT-LIC, BT-BIC, BT-L4F, and BT-BO-L4F, were used as electron transport layers (ETLs) for the proposed devices, FTO/PEDOT:PSS/Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6/ETL/Au. Comprehensive simulations were conducted to optimize the devices. The simulations showed that all optimized devices exhibit photovoltaic responses, with the BT-BIC device having the highest power conversion efficiency (13.2%) and the BT-LIC device having the lowest (6.8%). The BT-BIC as an ETL provides fewer interfacial traps and better band alignment, enabling greater open-circuit voltage for efficient photovoltaic responses.
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- Syed Abdul Moiz
- Device Simulation Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.); (A.N.M.A.)
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Adib MA, Sharmin F, Basith MA. Tuning the morphology, stability and optical properties of CsSnBr 3 nanocrystals through bismuth doping for visible-light-driven applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6194-6209. [PMID: 37941959 PMCID: PMC10628993 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00309d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In this investigation, we have demonstrated the synthesis of lead-free CsSnBr3 (CSB) and 5 mol% bismuth (Bi) doped CSB (CSB'B) nanocrystals, with a stable cubic perovskite structure following a facile hot injection technique. The Bi substitution in CSB was found to play a vital role in reducing the size of the nanocrystals significantly, from 316 ± 93 to 87 ± 22 nm. Additionally, Bi doping has inhibited the oxidation of Sn2+ of CSB perovskite. A reduction in the optical band gap from 1.89 to 1.73 eV was observed for CSB'B and the PL intensity was quenched due to the introduction of the Bi3+ dopant. To demonstrate one of the visible-light-driven applications of the nanocrystals, photodegradation experiments were carried out as a test case. Interestingly, under UV-vis irradiation, the degradation efficiency of CSB'B was roughly one order lower than that of P25 titania nanoparticles; however, it was almost five times higher when driven by visible light under identical conditions. The water stability of CSB'B perovskite and suppression of the oxidative degradation of Sn were confirmed through XRD and XPS analyses after photocatalysis. Moreover, by employing experimental parameters, DFT-based first-principles calculations were performed, which demonstrated an excellent qualitative agreement between experimental and theoretical outcomes. The as-synthesized Bi-doped CSB might be a stable halide perovskite with potential in visible-light-driven applications.
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- Md Asif Adib
- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh
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Al-Anesi B, Grandhi GK, Pecoraro A, Sugathan V, Viswanath NSM, Ali-Löytty H, Liu M, Ruoko TP, Lahtonen K, Manna D, Toikkonen S, Muñoz-García AB, Pavone M, Vivo P. Antimony-Bismuth Alloying: The Key to a Major Boost in the Efficiency of Lead-Free Perovskite-Inspired Photovoltaics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303575. [PMID: 37452442 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The perovskite-inspired Cu2 AgBiI6 (CABI) material has been gaining increasing momentum as photovoltaic (PV) absorber due to its low toxicity, intrinsic air stability, direct bandgap, and a high absorption coefficient in the range of 105 cm-1 . However, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of existing CABI-based PVs is still seriously constrained by the presence of both intrinsic and surface defects. Herein, antimony (III) (Sb3+ ) is introduced into the octahedral lattice sites of the CABI structure, leading to CABI-Sb with larger crystalline domains than CABI. The alloying of Sb3+ with bismuth (III) (Bi3+ ) induces changes in the local structural symmetry that dramatically increase the formation energy of intrinsic defects. Light-intensity dependence and electron impedance spectroscopic studies show reduced trap-assisted recombination in the CABI-Sb PV devices. CABI-Sb solar cells feature a nearly 40% PCE enhancement (from 1.31% to 1.82%) with respect to the CABI devices mainly due to improvement in short-circuit current density. This work will promote future compositional design studies to enhance the intrinsic defect tolerance of next-generation wide-bandgap absorbers for high-performance and stable PVs.
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- Basheer Al-Anesi
- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Department of Physics "Ettore Pancini" University of Naples Federico II, Comp. Univ. Monte Sant'Angelo, Naples, 80126, Italy
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Surface Science Group, Photonics Laboratory, Tampere University, P.O. Box 692, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Smart Photonic Materials, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33101, Finland
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 692, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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- Department of Physics "Ettore Pancini" University of Naples Federico II, Comp. Univ. Monte Sant'Angelo, Naples, 80126, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Comp. Univ. Monte Sant'Angelo, Naples, 80126, Italy
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- Hybrid Solar Cells, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, FI-33014, Finland
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Zhou Z, Li Q, Chen M, Zheng X, Wu X, Lu X, Tao S, Zhao N. High-Mobility and Bias-Stable Field-Effect Transistors Based on Lead-Free Formamidinium Tin Iodide Perovskites. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2023; 8:4496-4505. [PMID: 37854050 PMCID: PMC10580314 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.3c01400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Electronic devices based on tin halide perovskites often exhibit a poor operational stability. Here, we report an additive engineering strategy to realize high-performance and stable field-effect transistors (FETs) based on 3D formamidinium tin iodide (FASnI3) films. By comparatively studying the modification effects of two additives, i.e., phenethylammonium iodide and 4-fluorophenylethylammonium iodide via combined experimental and theoretical investigations, we unambiguously point out the general effects of phenethylammonium (PEA) and its fluorinated derivative (FPEA) in enhancing crystallization of FASnI3 films and the unique role of fluorination in reducing structural defects, suppressing oxidation of Sn2+ and blocking oxygen and water involved defect reactions. The optimized FPEA-modified FASnI3 FETs reach a record high field-effect mobility of 15.1 cm2/(V·s) while showing negligible hysteresis. The devices exhibit less than 10% and 3% current variation during over 2 h continuous bias stressing and 4200-cycle switching test, respectively, representing the best stability achieved so far for all Sn-based FETs.
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- Zhiwen Zhou
- Department
of Electronic Engineering, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Materials
Simulation & Modelling, Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Smart
Manufacturing Thrust, Systems Hub, The Hong
Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Department
of Electronic Engineering, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department
of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department
of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Materials
Simulation & Modelling, Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Electronic Engineering, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, Shatin 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Sarhani ME, Dahame T, Belkhir ML, Bentria B, Begagra A. AB-INITIO study of electronic, mechanical, optical and thermoelectric properties of KGeCl 3 for photovoltaic application. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19808. [PMID: 37809642 PMCID: PMC10559160 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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In this theoretical study, the potential of KGeCl3 was investigated as a lead-free perovskite active layer for perovskite solar cells. Calculations of the structural, electronic, elastic, optic, and thermoelectric properties of KGeCl3 in its cubic, tetragonal, and orthorhombic phases were performed using the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) within the wien2k package. The findings demonstrated that the tetragonal crystalline structure of KGeCl3 exhibited the least energy content, rendering it the most thermodynamically stable phase. It was found that the electronic band structure of KGeCl3 exhibited a direct band gap of 0.92 eV, thus positioning it as a material with promise for utilization as a photovoltaic absorber. Furthermore, the elastic properties of KGeCl3 were calculated, indicating the presence of suitable mechanical stability for practical applications. Additionally, the optical properties and thermoelectric performance of KGeCl3 were examined, thereby highlighting its potential for incorporation into thermoelectric devices. In summary, our research showcases how KGeCl3 holds significant promise as a viable substitute for lead-based perovskite materials in applications such as solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
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- Materials Physics Laboratory, Amar Thlidji University, Laghouat, Algeria
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- Materials Physics Laboratory, Amar Thlidji University, Laghouat, Algeria
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- Materials Laboratory for Applications and Valorization of Renewable Energy, Amar Thlidji University, Laghouat, Algeria
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Moussa SB, Al-Muhanna MK, Iqbal W, Ajmal Z, Raza S, Al-Hadeethi Y, Orooji Y. State, synthesis, perspective applications, and challenges of Graphdiyne and its analogues: A review of recent research. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 319:102969. [PMID: 37598456 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Carbon materials technology provides the possibility of synthesizing low-cost, outstanding performance replacements to noble-metal catalysts for long-term use. Graphdiyne (GDY) is a carbon allotrope with an extremely thin atomic thickness. It consists of carbon elements, that are hybridized with both sp. and sp2, resulting in a multilayered two-dimensional (2D) configuration. Several functional models suggest, that GDY contains spontaneously existing band structure with Dirac poles. This is due to the non-uniform interaction among carbon atoms, which results from various fusions and overlapping of the 2pz subshell. Unlike other carbon allotropes, GDY has Dirac cone arrangements, that in turn give it inimitable physiochemical characteristics. These properties include an adjustable intrinsic energy gap, high speeds charging transport modulation efficiency, and exceptional conductance. Many scientists are interested in such novel, linear, stacked materials, including GDY. As a result, organized synthesis of GDY has been pursued, making it one of the first synthesized GDY materials. There are several methods to manipulate the band structure of GDY, including applying stresses, introducing boron/nitrogen loading, utilizing nanowires, and hydrogenations. The flexibility of GDY can be effectively demonstrated through the formation of nano walls, nanostructures, nanotube patterns, nanorods, or structured striped clusters. GDY, being a carbon material, has a wide range of applications owing to its remarkable structural and electrical characteristics. According to subsequent research, the GDY can be utilized in numerous energy generation processes, such as electrochemical water splitting (ECWS), photoelectrochemical water splitting (PEC WS), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), overall water splitting (OWS), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), energy storage materials, lithium-Ion batteries (LiBs) and solar cell applications. These studies suggested that the use of GDY holds significant potential for the development and implementation of efficient, multimodal, and intelligent catalysts with realistic applications. However, the limitation of GDY and GDY-based composites for forthcoming studies are similarly acknowledged. The objective of these studies is to deliver a comprehensive knowledge of GDY and inspire further advancement and utilization of these unique carbon materials.
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Material Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, Zhejiang, China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- Faculty of Science and Arts, Mohail Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
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- The Material Science Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche (CTC), Università della Calabria, Rende 87036, Italy
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- College of Chemistry and Material Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, Zhejiang, China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Lithography in Devices Fabrication and Development Research Group, Deanship of Scientific research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Sheta SM, Hamouda MA, Ali OI, Kandil AT, Sheha RR, El-Sheikh SM. Recent progress in high-performance environmental impacts of the removal of radionuclides from wastewater based on metal-organic frameworks: a review. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25182-25208. [PMID: 37622006 PMCID: PMC10445089 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04177h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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The nuclear industry is rapidly developing and the effective management of nuclear waste and monitoring the nuclear fuel cycle are crucial. The presence of various radionuclides such as uranium (U), europium (Eu), technetium (Tc), iodine (I), thorium (Th), cesium (Cs), and strontium (Sr) in the environment is a major concern, and the development of materials with high adsorption capacity and selectivity is essential for their effective removal. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently emerged as promising materials for removing radioactive elements from water resources due to their unique properties such as tunable pore size, high surface area, and chemical structure. This review provides an extensive analysis of the potential of MOFs as adsorbents for purifying various radionuclides rather than using different techniques such as precipitation, filtration, ion exchange, electrolysis, solvent extraction, and flotation. This review discusses various MOF fabrication methods, focusing on minimizing environmental impacts when using organic solvents and solvent-free methods, and covers the mechanism of MOF adsorption towards radionuclides, including macroscopic and microscopic views. It also examines the effectiveness of MOFs in removing radionuclides from wastewater, their behavior on exposure to high radiation, and their renewability and reusability. We conclude by emphasizing the need for further research to optimize the performance of MOFs and expand their use in real-world applications. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the potential of MOFs as efficient and durable materials for removing radioactive elements from water resources, addressing a critical issue in the nuclear industry.
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- Sheta M Sheta
- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre 33 El-Behouth St., Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt +201009697356
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University Ain Helwan Cairo 11795 Egypt +201098052633
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University Ain Helwan Cairo 11795 Egypt +201098052633
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University Ain Helwan Cairo 11795 Egypt +201098052633
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- Nuclear Chem. Dept., Hot Lab Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority P. O. 13759 Cairo Egypt +20-27142451 +201022316076
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Department, Central Metallurgical R & D Institute Cairo 11421 Egypt
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Morteza Najarian A, Dinic F, Chen H, Sabatini R, Zheng C, Lough A, Maris T, Saidaminov MI, García de Arquer FP, Voznyy O, Hoogland S, Sargent EH. Homomeric chains of intermolecular bonds scaffold octahedral germanium perovskites. Nature 2023; 620:328-335. [PMID: 37438526 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06209-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Perovskites with low ionic radii metal centres (for example, Ge perovskites) experience both geometrical constraints and a gain in electronic energy through distortion; for these reasons, synthetic attempts do not lead to octahedral [GeI6] perovskites, but rather, these crystallize into polar non-perovskite structures1-6. Here, inspired by the principles of supramolecular synthons7,8, we report the assembly of an organic scaffold within perovskite structures with the goal of influencing the geometric arrangement and electronic configuration of the crystal, resulting in the suppression of the lone pair expression of Ge and templating the symmetric octahedra. We find that, to produce extended homomeric non-covalent bonding, the organic motif needs to possess self-complementary properties implemented using distinct donor and acceptor sites. Compared with the non-perovskite structure, the resulting [GeI6]4- octahedra exhibit a direct bandgap with significant redshift (more than 0.5 eV, measured experimentally), 10 times lower octahedral distortion (inferred from measured single-crystal X-ray diffraction data) and 10 times higher electron and hole mobility (estimated by density functional theory). We show that the principle of this design is not limited to two-dimensional Ge perovskites; we implement it in the case of copper perovskite (also a low-radius metal centre), and we extend it to quasi-two-dimensional systems. We report photodiodes with Ge perovskites that outperform their non-octahedral and lead analogues. The construction of secondary sublattices that interlock with an inorganic framework within a crystal offers a new synthetic tool for templating hybrid lattices with controlled distortion and orbital arrangement, overcoming limitations in conventional perovskites.
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- Amin Morteza Najarian
- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Murugan S, Lee EC. Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Vacancy-Ordered Halide Double Perovskite Materials for Solar Cells: A Promising Alternative to Lead-Based Perovskites. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5275. [PMID: 37569980 PMCID: PMC10420113 DOI: 10.3390/ma16155275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Lead-based halide perovskite materials are being developed as efficient light-absorbing materials for use in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). PSCs have shown remarkable progress in power conversion efficiency, increasing from 3.80% to more than 25% within a decade, showcasing their potential as a promising renewable energy technology. Although PSCs have many benefits, including a high light absorption coefficient, the ability to tune band gap, and a long charge diffusion length, the poor stability and the toxicity of lead represent a significant disadvantage for commercialization. To address this issue, research has focused on developing stable and nontoxic halide perovskites for use in solar cells. A potential substitute is halide double perovskites (HDPs), particularly vacancy-ordered HDPs, as they offer greater promise because they can be processed using a solution-based method. This review provides a structural analysis of HDPs, the various synthesis methods for vacancy-ordered HDPs, and their impact on material properties. Recent advances in vacancy-ordered HDPs are also discussed, including their role in active and transport layers of solar cells. Furthermore, valuable insights for developing high-performance vacancy-ordered HDP solar cells are reported from the detailed information presented in recent simulation studies. Finally, the potential of vacancy-ordered HDPs as a substitute for lead-based perovskites is outlined. Overall, the ability to tune optical and electronic properties and the high stability and nontoxicity of HDPs have positioned them as a promising candidate for use in photovoltaic applications.
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- Santhosh Murugan
- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Graduate School, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Graduate School, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physics, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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Fan Y, Qiao F, Du D, Bao J, Liang J, Liu H, Shen W. Carbohydrazide-Assisted Morphology and Structure Controlling for Lead-Free Cs 2AgBiBr 6 Double Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37486316 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The stability and toxicity problems have haunted the development and applications of metal halide perovskite materials, for which the lead-free inorganic double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 has emerged as a promising substitute in recent years. However, poor film quality has severely limited its photovoltaic performance that could have been induced by some key factors such as high annealing temperature. Herein, we present a facile strategy to fabricate high-quality pinhole-free Cs2AgBiBr6 films with large grain sizes by introducing carbohydrazide (CBH) into the precursor. Detailed characterizations have shown that the carbonyl group (C═O) in CBH plays the critical role in coordinating with Ag+ and Bi3+ cations during the film formation process. As another consequence, the as-fabricated devices have exhibited significantly higher reproducibility for fabrication. By optimizing the amount of CBH, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) relatively increased 37 to 1.57%, which remained 95.0% in an ambient environment for a 1000-h test. Hopefully, this work could facilitate the current technologies in the exploration of high-performance lead-free perovskites such as Cs2AgBiBr6 and better understanding of the mechanism in the additive engineering as well.
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- Yunhao Fan
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Structures and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Solar Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Zhang L, Mei L, Wang K, Lv Y, Zhang S, Lian Y, Liu X, Ma Z, Xiao G, Liu Q, Zhai S, Zhang S, Liu G, Yuan L, Guo B, Chen Z, Wei K, Liu A, Yue S, Niu G, Pan X, Sun J, Hua Y, Wu WQ, Di D, Zhao B, Tian J, Wang Z, Yang Y, Chu L, Yuan M, Zeng H, Yip HL, Yan K, Xu W, Zhu L, Zhang W, Xing G, Gao F, Ding L. Advances in the Application of Perovskite Materials. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:177. [PMID: 37428261 PMCID: PMC10333173 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01140-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Nowadays, the soar of photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells has set off a fever in the study of metal halide perovskite materials. The excellent optoelectronic properties and defect tolerance feature allow metal halide perovskite to be employed in a wide variety of applications. This article provides a holistic review over the current progress and future prospects of metal halide perovskite materials in representative promising applications, including traditional optoelectronic devices (solar cells, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, lasers), and cutting-edge technologies in terms of neuromorphic devices (artificial synapses and memristors) and pressure-induced emission. This review highlights the fundamentals, the current progress and the remaining challenges for each application, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the development status and a navigation of future research for metal halide perovskite materials and devices.
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- Lixiu Zhang
- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Microelectronics Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Linköping University, 58183, Linköping, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electronics and Information, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Microelectronics Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics, Linköping University, 58183, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China.
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Li P, Cao X, Li J, Jiao B, Hou X, Hao F, Ning Z, Bian Z, Xi J, Ding L, Wu Z, Dong H. Ligand Engineering in Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:167. [PMID: 37395847 PMCID: PMC10317948 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01143-0] [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: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted aggressive attention in the photovoltaic field in light of the rapid increasing power conversion efficiency. However, their large-scale application and commercialization are limited by the toxicity issue of lead (Pb). Among all the lead-free perovskites, tin (Sn)-based perovskites have shown potential due to their low toxicity, ideal bandgap structure, high carrier mobility, and long hot carrier lifetime. Great progress of Sn-based PSCs has been realized in recent years, and the certified efficiency has now reached over 14%. Nevertheless, this record still falls far behind the theoretical calculations. This is likely due to the uncontrolled nucleation states and pronounced Sn (IV) vacancies. With insights into the methodologies resolving both issues, ligand engineering-assisted perovskite film fabrication dictates the state-of-the-art Sn-based PSCs. Herein, we summarize the role of ligand engineering during each state of film fabrication, ranging from the starting precursors to the ending fabricated bulks. The incorporation of ligands to suppress Sn2+ oxidation, passivate bulk defects, optimize crystal orientation, and improve stability is discussed, respectively. Finally, the remained challenges and perspectives toward advancing the performance of Sn-based PSCs are presented. We expect this review can draw a clear roadmap to facilitate Sn-based PSCs via ligand engineering.
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- Peizhou Li
- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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Liu W, Hu S, Pascual J, Nakano K, Murdey R, Tajima K, Wakamiya A. Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells with Open-Circuit Voltages Approaching the Shockley-Queisser Limit. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37379236 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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The power conversion efficiency of tin-based halide perovskite solar cells is limited by large photovoltage losses arising from the significant energy-level offset between the perovskite and the conventional electron transport material, fullerene C60. The fullerene derivative indene-C60 bisadduct (ICBA) is a promising alternative to mitigate this drawback, owing to its superior energy level matching with most tin-based perovskites. However, the less finely controlled energy disorder of the ICBA films leads to the extension of its band tails that limits the photovoltage of the resultant devices and reduces the power conversion efficiency. Herein, we fabricate ICBA films with improved morphology and electrical properties by optimizing the choice of solvent and the annealing temperature. Energy disorder in the ICBA films is substantially reduced, as evidenced by the 22 meV smaller width of the electronic density of states. The resulting solar cells show open-circuit voltages of up to 1.01 V, one of the highest values reported so far for tin-based devices. Combined with surface passivation, this strategy enabled solar cells with efficiencies of up to 11.57%. Our work highlights the importance of controlling the properties of the electron transport material toward the development of efficient lead-free perovskite solar cells and demonstrates the potential of solvent engineering for efficient device processing.
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- Wentao Liu
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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Gassara M, Hemasiri NH, Kazim S, Costantino F, Naïli H, Ahmad S. Uncovering the Role of Electronic Doping in Lead-free Perovskite (CH 3 NH 3 ) 2 CuCl 4-x Br x and Solar Cells Fabrication. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202313. [PMID: 37075747 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lead halide perovskites are attractive pigments to fabricate solar cells in the laboratory, owing to their high power conversion efficiency. However, given the presence of Pb, such materials also have a high level of toxicity and are carcinogenic for humans and aquatic life. Arguably, this hampers their acceptability for immediate commercialization. This study entails the synthesis, optoelectronic properties, and photovoltaic parameters of two-dimensional copper-based perovskites as an environmentally benign alternative to lead-based perovskites. The perovskites - (CH3 NH3 )2 CuCl4-x Brx with x=0.3 and 0.66 - are derivatives of the stable (CH3 NH3 )2 CuCl4 . The single crystals and powders diffractograms suggest compositions with variations in Cl/Br ratio and dissimilar bromine localization in the inorganic framework. The copper mixed halide perovskite exhibits a narrow absorption with a bandgap of 2.54-2.63 eV related to the halide ratio disparity (crystal color variation). These findings demonstrate the impact of halides to optimize the stability of methylammonium copper perovskites and provide an effective pathway to design eco-friendly perovskites for optoelectronic applications.
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- Mahdi Gassara
- Laboratoire Physico-Chimie de l'Etat Solide, Département de Chimie, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, Bld. Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, Bld. Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, Bld. Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry Biology and Biotechnologies, University of Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123, Perugia, Italy
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- Laboratoire Physico-Chimie de l'Etat Solide, Département de Chimie, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, Bld. Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009, Bilbao, Spain
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He R, Ding X, Zhang T, Mei L, Zhu S, Wang C, Liao Y, Wang D, Wang H, Guo J, Guo X, Xing Y, Gu Z, Hu H. Study on myocardial toxicity induced by lead halide perovskites nanoparticles. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:449-470. [PMID: 37688453 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2255269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Lead halide perovskites (LHPs) are outstanding candidates for next-generation optoelectronic materials, with considerable prospects of use and commercial value. However, knowledge about their toxicity is scarce, which may limit their commercialization. Here, for the first time, we studied the cardiotoxicity and molecular mechanisms of representative CsPbBr3 nanoparticles in LHPs. After their intranasal administration to Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice, using advanced synchrotron radiation, mass spectrometry, and ultrasound imaging, we revealed that CsPbBr3 nanoparticles can severely affect cardiac systolic function by accumulating in the myocardial tissue. RNA sequencing and Western blotting demonstrated that CsPbBr3 nanoparticles induced excessive oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes, thereby provoking endoplasmic reticulum stress, disturbing calcium homeostasis, and ultimately leading to apoptosis. Our findings highlight the cardiotoxic effects of LHPs and provide crucial toxicological data for the product.
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- Rendong He
- Academician Workstation, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
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- Academician Workstation, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
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- Academician Workstation, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
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- Academician Workstation, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Academician Workstation, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, P. R. China
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Kamilov RK, Yuldoshev JZ, Knotko AV, Grigorieva AV. In Search of a Double Perovskite in the Phase Triangle of Bromides CsBr-CuBr-InBr 3. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103744. [PMID: 37241369 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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New bromide compounds A2BIBIIIBr6 with a double perovskite structure provide variety and flexibility of optoelectronic properties, and some of them are of poor toxicity in comparison with such popular lead halides. The promising compound with a double perovskite structure was proposed recently for the ternary system of CsBr-CuBr-InBr3. Analysis of phase equilibria in the CsBr-CuBr-InBr3 ternary system showed stability of the quasi-binary section of CsCu2Br3-Cs3In2Br9. Formation of the estimated phase Cs2CuInBr6 by melt crystallization or solid-state sintering was not observed, most likely, as a result of higher thermodynamic stability of binary bromides CsCu2Br3 and Cs3In2Br9. The existence of three quasi-binary sections was observed, while no ternary bromide compounds were found.
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- Rustam K Kamilov
- Department of Material Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Material Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Material Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Material Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Bourwina M, Msalmi R, Walha S, Turnbull MM, Roisnel T, Guesmi A, Houas A, Ben Hamadi N, Naïli H. Crystal Chemistry, Optic and Magnetic Characterizations of a New Copper Based Material Templated by Hexahydrodiazepine. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:15075-15082. [PMID: 37151535 PMCID: PMC10157685 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c08035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Crystals of the new organic-inorganic material (DAP-H2)[CuBr4] (1); (DAP = hexahydrodiazepine (C5H14N2)) were successfully synthesized by slow evaporation and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, UV-Vis-NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and magnetic measurements. X-ray investigation demonstrates that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c. The supramolecular crystal structure of 1 is guided by several types of hydrogen bonding which connect anions and cations together into a three-dimensional network. The optical band gap was determined by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to be 1.78 eV for a direct allowed transition, implying that it is suitable for light harvesting in solar cells. The vibrational properties of this compound were studied by infrared spectroscopy, while its thermal stability was established by simultaneous TGA-DTA from ambient temperature to 600 °C. The study of the photoresponse behavior of an optoelectronic device, based on (C5H14N2)[CuBr4], has shown a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 0.0017%, with J sc = 0.0208 mA/cm2, V oc = 313.7 mV, and FF = 25.46. Temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility measurements in the temperature range 1.8-310 K reveal weak antiferromagnetic interactions via the two-halide superexchange pathway [2J/k B = -8.4(3) K].
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- Mansoura Bourwina
- Laboratoire
Physico-Chimie de l’Etat Solide, Département de Chimie,
Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université
de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire
Physico-Chimie de l’Etat Solide, Département de Chimie,
Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université
de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire
Physico-Chimie de l’Etat Solide, Département de Chimie,
Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université
de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Carlson
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clark
University, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610, United States
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- Institut
des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes UMR 6226 CNRS, Université
Rennes 1, Campus de Beaulieu, F-35042 Rennes, France
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- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University, P.O. Box 5701, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Research
Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials for Environment and Processes, University of Gabes, City Riadh Zerig, 6029 Gabes, Tunisia
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- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University, P.O. Box 5701, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
- Medicinal
Chemistry and Natural Products, Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry,
Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39), Faculty of Science of
Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire
Physico-Chimie de l’Etat Solide, Département de Chimie,
Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université
de Sfax, B.P. 1171, 3000 Sfax, Tunisia
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Zhang H, Lee JW, Nasti G, Handy R, Abate A, Grätzel M, Park NG. Lead immobilization for environmentally sustainable perovskite solar cells. Nature 2023; 617:687-695. [PMID: 37225881 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-05938-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Lead halide perovskites are promising semiconducting materials for solar energy harvesting. However, the presence of heavy-metal lead ions is problematic when considering potential harmful leakage into the environment from broken cells and also from a public acceptance point of view. Moreover, strict legislation on the use of lead around the world has driven innovation in the development of strategies for recycling end-of-life products by means of environmentally friendly and cost-effective routes. Lead immobilization is a strategy to transform water-soluble lead ions into insoluble, nonbioavailable and nontransportable forms over large pH and temperature ranges and to suppress lead leakage if the devices are damaged. An ideal methodology should ensure sufficient lead-chelating capability without substantially influencing the device performance, production cost and recycling. Here we analyse chemical approaches to immobilize Pb2+ from perovskite solar cells, such as grain isolation, lead complexation, structure integration and adsorption of leaked lead, based on their feasibility to suppress lead leakage to a minimal level. We highlight the need for a standard lead-leakage test and related mathematical model to be established for the reliable evaluation of the potential environmental risk of perovskite optoelectronics.
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- Hui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Center for Antibonding Regulated Crystals, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Engineering and Department of Nano Science and Technology, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Center for Antibonding Regulated Crystals, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
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