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Chen J, Xu C, Li G, Xu Z, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Chen C, Wang M, He L, Xu J. Se-Elemental Concentration Gradient Regulation for Efficient Sb 2(S,Se) 3 Solar Cells With High Open-Circuit Voltages. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202409609. [PMID: 38976376 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409609] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Antimony selenosulfide (Sb2(S,Se)3), featuring large absorption coefficient, excellent crystal structure stability, benign non-toxic characteristic, outstanding humidity and ultraviolet tolerability, has recently attracted enormous attention and research interest regarding its photoelectric conversion properties. However, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) for Sb2(S,Se)3-based photovoltaic devices is relatively low, especially for the device with a high power conversion efficiency (η). Herein, an innovative Se-elemental concentration gradient regulation strategy has been exploited to produce high-quality Sb2(S,Se)3 films on TiO2/CdS substrates through a thioacetamide(TA)-synergistic dual-sulfur source hydrothermal-processed method. The Se-elemental gradient distribution produces a favorable energy band structure, which suppresses the energy level barriers for hole transport and enhances the driving force for electron transport in Sb2(S,Se)3 film. This facilitates efficient charge transport/separation of photogenerated carriers and boosts significantly the Voc of Sb2(S,Se)3 photovoltaic devices. The champion TA-Sb2(S,Se)3 planar heterojunction (PHJ) solar cell displays an considerable η of 9.28 % accompanied by an exciting Voc rising to 0.70 V that is currently the highest among Sb2(S,Se)3-based solar cells with efficiencies exceeding 9.0 %. This research is anticipated to contribute to the preparation of high-quality Sb2(S,Se)3 thin film and the achievement of efficient inorganic Sb2(S,Se)3 PHJ photovoltaic device.
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- Junwei Chen
- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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Li G, Chen Q, Dong N, He H, Wang J, Chen Y. Polymer functionalized antimony sulfide quantum dots for broadband optical limiting. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17371-17377. [PMID: 39258524 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02549k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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The rapid development of zero-dimensional quantum dots-based nanotechnology has motivated the design and synthesis of novel nano-functional materials for optoelectronic and photonic devices in recent years. Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) quantum dots (SQDs), with an average diameter of 3.22 nm, were prepared via a top-down liquid ultrasonication exfoliation technique. Highly soluble poly(N-vinylcarbazole)-covalently functionalized SQDs (SQDs-PVK) were synthesized in situ by reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization, and embedded into a non-optically active poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) matrix giving the SQDs-PVK/PMMA film. The annealed SQDs-PVK/PMMA film showed exceptional nonlinear optical performance, with large nonlinear absorption coefficients of 713.71 cm GW-1 at 532 nm and 913.60 cm GW-1 at 1064 nm, and small limiting thresholds of 1.44 J cm-2 at 532 nm and 1.08 J cm-2 at 1064 nm. These advantages make SQDs-PVK one of the promising candidates for a broadband optical limiter in both the near-infrared and visible ranges.
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- Guangwei Li
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Institute of Applied Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 170 Xinsong Road, Shanghai 201199, China.
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Institute of Applied Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Aerospace Laser Technology and System Department, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China.
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 170 Xinsong Road, Shanghai 201199, China.
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- Aerospace Laser Technology and System Department, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China.
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Institute of Applied Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Cao R, Lv K, Shi C, Wang Y, Ye C, Guo F, Hu G, Chen W. Efficient Sb 2S 3 and Low Se Content Sb 2Se yS 3-y Indoor Photovoltaics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:42513-42521. [PMID: 39078374 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Herein, the precise fabrication of Sb2S3 and low Se content Sb2SeyS3-y indoor photovoltaics is reported, and a measurement protocol for photovoltaic performance is suggested and applied. Insertion of the SnO2 buried layer decreases the thickness and parasitic absorption of the CdS layer. The introduction of minor Se into Sb2S3 and the use of spiro-OMeTAD:TMT-TTF improve the charge transport of indoor photovoltaics. Using a white light-emitting diode (LED) under illuminance of 1000, 500, and 200 lx with color temperatures of 3347 and 6103 K, indoor photovoltaics with fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO)/SnO2 (17 nm)/CdS (20 nm)/Sb2S3/spiro-OMeTAD:TMT-TTF/Au exhibit power conversion efficiency (PCE) values of 17.59, 16.66, 16.44, 16.56, 15.50, and 14.07%, respectively. Indoor photovoltaics with FTO/SnO2 (17 nm)/CdS (20 nm)/Sb2SeyS3-y(Sb/S/Se = 1:1.42:0.06)/spiro-OMeTAD:TMT-TTF/Au achieve PCE values of 18.53, 17.62, 17.07, 17.30, 16.24, and 15.38%, respectively. The PCE values of 17.59, 16.66, and 16.44% are the highest values reported for Sb2S3 indoor photovoltaics, and the other PCEs are all reported for the first time. Considering the trillion-dollar-sized market from the Internet of Things (IoT), this work can further bring an unprecedented thrust to the development of self-powered IoT devices by harvesting energy from indoor photovoltaics, thereby realizing the recycling of photon energy and reducing the use of batteries and the emission of CO2.
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- Rui Cao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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Li K, Tang R, Zhu C, Chen T. Critical Review on Crystal Orientation Engineering of Antimony Chalcogenide Thin Film for Solar Cell Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2304963. [PMID: 37939308 PMCID: PMC10787070 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The emerging antimony chalcogenide (Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 , 0 ≤ x ≤ 1) semiconductors are featured as quasi-1D structures comprising (Sb4 S(e)6 )n ribbons, this structural characteristic generates facet-dependent properties such as directional charge transfer and trap states. In terms of carrier transport, proper control over the crystal nucleation and growth conditions can promote preferentially oriented growth of favorable crystal planes, thus enabling efficient electron transport along (Sb4 S(e)6 )n ribbons. Furthermore, an in-depth understanding of the origin and impact of the crystal orientation of Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 films on the performance of corresponding photovoltaic devices is expected to lead to a breakthrough in power conversion efficiency. In fact, there are many studies on the orientation control of Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 colloidal nanomaterials. However, the synthesis of Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 thin films with controlled facets has recently been a focus in optoelectronic device applications. This work summarizes methodologies that are applied in the fabrication of preferentially oriented Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 films, including treatment strategies developed for crystal orientation engineering in each process. The mechanisms in the orientation control are thoroughly analyzed. An outlook on perspectives for the future development of Sb2 (Sx Se1-x )3 solar cells based on recent research and issues on orientation control is finally provided.
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- Ke Li
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei, 230041, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei, 230041, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei, 230041, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei, 230041, P. R. China
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Zhu L, Liu R, Wan Z, Cao W, Dong C, Wang Y, Chen C, Chen J, Naveed F, Kuang J, Lei L, Cheng L, Wang M. Parallel Planar Heterojunction Strategy Enables Sb 2 S 3 Solar Cells with Efficiency Exceeding 8 . Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312951. [PMID: 37904667 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312951] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Solution-processed solar cells based on inorganic heterojunctions provide a potential approach to the efficient, stable and low-cost solar cells required for the terrestrial generation of photovoltaic energy. Antimony trisulfide (Sb2 S3 ) is a promising photovoltaic absorber. Here, an easily solution-processed parallel planar heterojunction (PPHJ) strategy and related principle are developed to prepare efficient multiple planar heterojunction (PHJ) solar cells, and the PPHJ strategy boosts the efficiency of solution-processed Sb2 S3 solar cells up to 8.32 % that is the highest amongst Sb2 S3 devices. The Sb2 S3 -based PPHJ device consists of two kinds of conventional planar heterojunction (PHJ) subcells in a parallel connection: Sb2 S3 -based PHJ subcells dominating the absorption and charge generation and CH3 NH3 PbI3 -based PHJ subcells governing the electron transport towards collection electrode, but it belongs to an Sb2 S3 device in nature. The resulting PPHJ device combines together the distinctive structural features of Sb2 S3 absorbing layer as a main absorber and the duplexity of well-crystallized/oriented CH3 NH3 PbI3 layer in charge transportation as an additional absorber, while the presence of perovskite does not affect device stability. The PPHJ strategy maintains the facile preparation by the conventional sequential depositions of multiple layers, but eliminates the normal complexity in both tandem and parallel tandem PHJ systems.
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- Liangxin Zhu
- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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Liu Z, Zhao C, Jia S, Meng W, Li P, Yan S, Cheng Y, Miao J, Zhang L, Gao Y, Wang J, Li L. Study of the growth mechanism of a self-assembled and ordered multi-dimensional heterojunction at atomic resolution. FRONTIERS OF OPTOELECTRONICS 2023; 16:35. [PMID: 37971535 PMCID: PMC10654331 DOI: 10.1007/s12200-023-00091-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Multi-dimensional heterojunction materials have attracted much attention due to their intriguing properties, such as high efficiency, wide band gap regulation, low dimensional limitation, versatility and scalability. To further improve the performance of materials, researchers have combined materials with various dimensions using a wide variety of techniques. However, research on growth mechanism of such composite materials is still lacking. In this paper, the growth mechanism of multi-dimensional heterojunction composite material is studied using quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) antimonene and quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D) antimony sulfide as examples. These are synthesized by a simple thermal injection method. It is observed that the consequent nanorods are oriented along six-fold symmetric directions on the nanoplate, forming ordered quasi-1D/quasi-2D heterostructures. Comprehensive transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterizations confirm the chemical information and reveal orientational relationship between Sb2S3 nanorods and the Sb nanoplate as substrate. Further density functional theory calculations indicate that interfacial binding energy is the primary deciding factor for the self-assembly of ordered structures. These details may fill the gaps in the research on multi-dimensional composite materials with ordered structures, and promote their future versatile applications.
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- Zunyu Liu
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy, MOE Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures and the Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy, MOE Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures and the Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy, MOE Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures and the Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430061, China.
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy, MOE Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures and the Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Takahashi S, Uchida S, Jayaweera PVV, Kaneko S, Segawa H. Impact of compact TiO 2 interface modification on the crystallinity of perovskite solar cells. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16068. [PMID: 37752239 PMCID: PMC10522660 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43395-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The effect of TiO2 interfacial morphology on perovskite crystallinity was investigated by modifying the micro and nanoscale surface roughness of compact TiO2. While surface treatments of the compact TiO2 layer are recognized as effective strategies to enhance the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells, the discussion regarding the crystallinity of perovskite atop TiO2 has been limited. In this study, we explored the impact of micro and nano scale interface morphology on perovskite crystal formation and its subsequent effects on device performance. Surprisingly, despite the absence of noticeable voids at the interface between the compact TiO2 and perovskite layers, the perovskite crystal morphology exhibited significant improvement following either micro or nanoscale interfacial modification. This enhancement ultimately led to improved photoconversion efficiency and reduced I-V hysteresis. These results emphasize the importance of underlayer surface morphology in the perovskite crystallization and suggest that the presence of grain boundaries within the perovskite layer may also contribute to I-V hysteresis in perovskite solar cells.
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- Saemi Takahashi
- Research Association for Technology Innovation of Organic Photovoltaics (RATO), Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904, Japan
- Department of General Systems Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Komaba 3-8-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8902, Japan
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- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904, Japan.
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- SPD Laboratory, Inc., Johoku 2-35-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 432-8011, Japan
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- Research Association for Technology Innovation of Organic Photovoltaics (RATO), Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904, Japan.
- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904, Japan.
- Department of General Systems Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Komaba 3-8-1, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8902, Japan.
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Mandati S, Juneja N, Katerski A, Jegorovė A, Grzibovskis R, Vembris A, Dedova T, Spalatu N, Magomedov A, Karazhanov S, Getautis V, Krunks M, Oja Acik I. 4.9% Efficient Sb 2S 3 Solar Cells from Semitransparent Absorbers with Fluorene-Based Thiophene-Terminated Hole Conductors. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2023; 6:3822-3833. [PMID: 37064413 PMCID: PMC10091899 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.2c04097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Fluorene-based hole transport materials (HTMs) with terminating thiophene units are explored, for the first time, for antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) solar cells. These HTMs possess largely simplified synthesis processes and high yields compared to the conventional expensive hole conductors making them reasonably economical. The thiophene unit-linked HTMs have been successfully demonstrated in ultrasonic spray-deposited Sb2S3 solar cells resulting in efficiencies in the range of 4.7-4.9% with an average visible transmittance (AVT) of 30-33% (400-800 nm) for the cell stack without metal contact, while the cells fabricated using conventional P3HT have yielded an efficiency of 4.7% with an AVT of 26%. The study puts forward cost-effective and transparent HTMs that avoid a post-coating activation at elevated temperatures like P3HT, devoid of parasitic absorption losses in the visible region and are demonstrated to be well aligned for the band edges of Sb2S3 thereby ascertaining their suitability for Sb2S3 solar cells and are potential candidates for semitransparent applications.
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- Sreekanth Mandati
- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University
of Technology, Kaunas LT-50254, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga Str. 8, Riga LV 1063, Latvia
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- Institute
of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga Str. 8, Riga LV 1063, Latvia
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University
of Technology, Kaunas LT-50254, Lithuania
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- Institute
for Energy Technology (IFE), P.O. Box
40, NO 2027 Kjeller, Norway
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University
of Technology, Kaunas LT-50254, Lithuania
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department
of Materials and Environmental Technology, Laboratory of Thin Film
Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University
of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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Choi YC, Nie R. Heavy pnictogen chalcohalides for efficient, stable, and environmentally friendly solar cell applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:142001. [PMID: 36603211 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acb05d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Solar cell technology is an effective solution for addressing climate change and the energy crisis. Therefore, many researchers have investigated various solar cell absorbers that convert Sunlight into electric energy. Among the different materials researched, heavy pnictogen chalcohalides comprising heavy pnictogen cations, such as Bi3+and Sb3+, and chalcogen-halogen anions have recently been revisited as emerging solar absorbers because of their potential for efficient, stable, and low-toxicity solar cell applications. This review explores the recent progress in the applications of heavy pnictogen chalcohalides, including oxyhalides and mixed chalcohalides, in solar cells. We categorize them into material types based on their common structural characteristics and describe their up-to-date developments in solar cell applications. Finally, we discuss their material imitations, challenges for further development, and possible strategies for overcoming them.
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- Yong Chan Choi
- Division of Energy Technology, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, People's Republic of China
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Alarcón-Altamirano YA, Miranda-Gamboa RA, Baron-Jaimes A, Ortiz-Soto KA, Rincon ME, Jaramillo-Quintero OA. Boosting photovoltaic performance for Sb 2S 3solar cells by ionic liquid-assisted hydrothermal synthesis. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:445401. [PMID: 35901724 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac84e3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Bulk and surface trap-states in the Sb2S3films are considered one of the crucial energy loss mechanisms for achieving high photovoltaic performance in planar Sb2S3solar cells. Because ionic liquid additives offer interesting physicochemical properties to control the synthesis of inorganic material, in this work we propose the addition of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate (BMIMHS) into a Sb2S3hydrothermal precursor solution as a facile way to fabricate low-defect Sb2S3solar cells. Lower presence of small particles on the surface, as well as higher crystallinity are demonstrated in the BMIMHS-assisted Sb2S3films. Moreover, analyses of dark current density-voltageJ-Vcurves, surface photovoltage transient and intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy have suggested that adding BMIMHS results in high-quality Sb2S3films and a successful defect passivation. Consequently, the best-performing BMIMHS-assisted device exhibits a 15.4% power conversion efficiency enhancement compared to that of control device. These findings show that ionic liquid BMIMHS can effectively be used to obtain high-quality Sb2S3films with low-defects and improved optoelectronic properties.
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
- Catedrático CONACYT-Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Privada Xochicalco S/N, C.P. 62580 Temixco, Mor., Mexico
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Yang M, Fan Z, Du J, Li R, Liu D, Zhang B, Feng K, Feng C, Li Y. Tailoring the Crystallographic Orientation of a Sb 2S 3 Thin Film for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Reduction. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c01384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Minji Yang
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Yangtza Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, People’s Republic of China
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Liu Y, Zhou H, Wang J, Yu D, Li Z, Liu R. Facile synthesis of silver nanocatalyst decorated Fe3O4@PDA core–shell nanoparticles with enhanced catalytic properties and selectivity. RSC Adv 2022; 12:3847-3855. [PMID: 35425425 PMCID: PMC8981012 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra09187e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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In this work, we have successfully prepared core–shell nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PDA) wrapped with Ag using a simple and green synthesis method. Without an external reducing agent, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) with good dispersibility were directly reduced and deposited on a polydopamine (PDA) layer. Fe3O4@PDA@Ag showed excellent catalytic activity and recyclability for 4-nitrophenol, and also exhibited good catalytic selectivity for organic dyes (MO and MB). This simple and green synthesis method will provide a platform for other catalytic applications. In this work, we have successfully prepared core–shell nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PDA) wrapped with Ag using a simple and green synthesis method.![]()
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- Yujie Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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Büttner P, Scheler F, Pointer C, Döhler D, Yokosawa T, Spiecker E, Boix PP, Young ER, Mínguez-Bacho I, Bachmann J. ZnS Ultrathin Interfacial Layers for Optimizing Carrier Management in Sb 2S 3-based Photovoltaics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:11861-11868. [PMID: 33667064 PMCID: PMC7975279 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Antimony chalcogenides represent a family of materials of low toxicity and relative abundance, with a high potential for future sustainable solar energy conversion technology. However, solar cells based on antimony chalcogenides present open-circuit voltage losses that limit their efficiencies. These losses are attributed to several recombination mechanisms, with interfacial recombination being considered as one of the dominant processes. In this work, we exploit atomic layer deposition (ALD) to grow a series of ultrathin ZnS interfacial layers at the TiO2/Sb2S3 interface to mitigate interfacial recombination and to increase the carrier lifetime. ALD allows for very accurate control over the ZnS interlayer thickness on the ångström scale (0-1.5 nm) and to deposit highly pure Sb2S3. Our systematic study of the photovoltaic and optoelectronic properties of these devices by impedance spectroscopy and transient absorption concludes that the optimum ZnS interlayer thickness of 1.0 nm achieves the best balance between the beneficial effect of an increased recombination resistance at the interface and the deleterious barrier behavior of the wide-bandgap semiconductor ZnS. This optimization allows us to reach an overall power conversion efficiency of 5.09% in planar configuration.
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- Pascal Büttner
- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy,
IZNF, Cauerstraße
3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy,
IZNF, Cauerstraße
3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
- Universidad
de Valencia, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales, Catedrático J. Beltrán
2, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Lehigh
University, Department of Chemistry, 6 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy,
IZNF, Cauerstraße
3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute
of Micro- and Nanostructure Research, and Center for Nanoanalysis
and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Cauerstraße 3, Erlangen, 91058 Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute
of Micro- and Nanostructure Research, and Center for Nanoanalysis
and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Cauerstraße 3, Erlangen, 91058 Germany
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- Universidad
de Valencia, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales, Catedrático J. Beltrán
2, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Lehigh
University, Department of Chemistry, 6 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy,
IZNF, Cauerstraße
3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy,
IZNF, Cauerstraße
3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
- Saint-Petersburg
State University, Institute of Chemistry, Universitetskii Prospekt 26, 198504 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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