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Alsulami A, Lanzetta L, Huerta Hernandez L, Rosas Villalva D, Sharma A, Gonzalez Lopez SP, Emwas AH, Yazmaciyan A, Laquai F, Yavuz I, Baran D. Triiodide Formation Governs Oxidation Mechanism of Tin-Lead Perovskite Solar Cells via A-Site Choice. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 39120593 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c01919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Mixed tin-lead (Sn-Pb) halide perovskites stand out as promising materials for next-generation photovoltaics and near-infrared optoelectronics. However, their sensitivity to oxidative degradation remains a major hurdle toward their widespread deployment. A holistic understanding of their oxidation processes considering all their constituent ions is therefore essential to stabilize these materials. Herein, we reveal that A-site cation choice plays an inconspicuous yet crucial role in determining Sn-Pb perovskite stability toward oxidation. Comparing typical A-site compositions, we show that thin films and solar cells containing cesium are more resistant to oxidative stress relative to their methylammonium analogs. We identify degradation in these compositions to be closely linked to the presence of triiodide, a harmful species evolving from native I2 oxidants. We find that hydrogen bonding between methylammonium and I2 promotes triiodide formation, while the strong polarizing character of cesium limits this process by capturing I2. Inspired from these findings, we design two strategies to boost stability of sensitive methylammonium-based Sn-Pb perovskite films and devices against oxidation. Specifically, we modulate the polarizing character of surface A-sites in perovskite via CsI and RbI coatings, and we incorporate Na2S2O3 as an I2 scavenging additive. These crucial mechanistic insights will pave the way for the design of highly efficient and stable Sn-Pb perovskite optoelectronics.
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- Asayil Alsulami
- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Laboratories, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
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- Material Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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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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Lee MH, Kim DW, Noh YW, Kim HS, Han J, Lee H, Choi KJ, Cho S, Song MH. Controlled Crystal Growth of All-Inorganic CsPbI 2Br via Sequential Vacuum Deposition for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17764-17773. [PMID: 38935840 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Vacuum deposition of perovskites is a promising method for scale-up fabrication and uniform film growth. However, improvements in the photovoltaic performance of perovskites are limited by the fabrication of perovskite films, which are not optimized for high device efficiency in the vacuum evaporation process. Herein, we fabricate CsPbI2Br perovskite with high crystallinity and larger grain size by controlling the deposition sequence between PbI2 and CsBr. The nucleation barrier for perovskite formation is significantly lowered by first evaporating CsBr and then PbI2 (CsBr-PbI2), followed by the sequential evaporation of multiple layers. The results show that the reduced Gibbs free energy of CsBr-PbI2, compared with that of PbI2-CsBr, accelerates perovskite formation, resulting in larger grain size and reduced defect density. Furthermore, surface-modified homojunction perovskites are fabricated to efficiently extract charge carriers and enhance the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) by modulating the final PbI2 thickness before thermal annealing. Using these strategies, the best PeSC exhibits a power conversion efficiency of 13.41% for a small area (0.135 cm2), the highest value among sequential thermal deposition inorganic PeSCs, and 11.10% for a large area PeSC (1 cm2). This study presents an effective way to understand the crystal growth of thermally deposited perovskites and improve their performance in optoelectronic devices.
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- Min Hyeong Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of semiconductor physics and energy harvest storage research center, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of semiconductor physics and energy harvest storage research center, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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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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Bayer S, Yin Yu JH, Nagl S. Room temperature synthesis of nanocomposite thin films with embedded Cs 2AgIn 0.9Bi 0.1Cl 6 lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals with long-term water stability, wide range pH tolerance, and high quantum yield. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3347-3354. [PMID: 38933862 PMCID: PMC11197404 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00233d] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The synthesis of Cs2AgIn0.9Bi0.1Cl6 nanocrystals was achieved at room temperature under ambient conditions using the ligand-assisted reprecipitation (LARP) method. The synthesized NCs exhibit bright orange emission when excited at 375 nm and have broad photoluminescence (PL) emission spectra with a maximum of 630 nm. A photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 36% was observed in these NCs without any polymer coatings. Polystyrene (PS), and poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) were used to enhance the water stability and PLQY values up to 64%. Nanocomposite thin films with these polymer encapsulations exhibit good thermal stability up to at least 353 K and high quantum yields. PMMA-coated NCs showed long-term water stability for at least 4 months. The composites remain photostable when in contact with water for at least 120 min under continuous 365 nm UV illumination at 1 mW cm-2. Due to their excellent optical properties, aqueous stability, and wide range pH tolerance, these nanocomposite thin films could be employed for a variety of biological applications.
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- Steevanson Bayer
- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Kowloon Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Kowloon Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Kowloon Hong Kong SAR China
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Manzoor M, Behera D, Sharma R, Moayad A, Al-Kahtani AA, Anil Kumar Y. Comprehensive first principles to investigate optoelectronic and transport phenomenon of lead-free double perovskites Ba 2AsBO 6 (B[bond, double bond]Nb, Ta) compounds. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30109. [PMID: 38699010 PMCID: PMC11064438 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30109] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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In the current work we studied the structural, elastics, electrical, optical, thermoelectric, as well as spectroscopic limited maximum efficiency (SLME) of oxide based Ba2AsBO6 (B[bond, double bond]Nb, Ta) materials. All the calculations were performed using first-principles calculation by employing the WIEN2k code. We checked the stability in diverse forms such as optimization, phonon dispersion, mechanical, formation energy, cohesive energy, and thermal stability is computed. The semiconducting nature of these Ba2AsBO6 (B[bond, double bond]Nb, Ta) systems is revealed by calculating the direct band gap values are 1.97 eV and 1.49 eV respectively. Additionally, we determined the optical properties which analyze the utmost absorption and transition of carriers versus photon energy (eV). Moreover, Ba2AsNbO6 has an estimated SLME of 32 %, making it an encouraging alternative for single-junction solar cells. Lastly, we studied the transport properties against temperature, the chemical potential for p-type and n-type charge carriers at various temperatures. At 300 K, the zT values are found to be 0.757 and 0.751 for Ba2AsBO6 (B[bond, double bond]Nb, Ta) compounds respectively. Both materials were examined as having strong absorption patterns and an excellent figure of merit (ZT), indicating that materials are appropriate for daily life applications.
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- Mumtaz Manzoor
- Institute of physics, Slovak Academy of Science, Dubravska Cesta 9, 84507, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Physics Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Applied Science, Feroze Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Raebareli, 229001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Materials Science, Malawi University of Science and Technology P.O Box 5196, Limbe, Malawi
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, Tamilnadu, India
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Rahman MF, Hasan Toki MN, Irfan A, Chaudhry AR, Rahaman R, Rasheduzzaman M, Hasan MZ. A novel investigation of pressure-induced semiconducting to metallic transition of lead free novel Ba 3SbI 3 perovskite with exceptional optoelectronic properties. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11169-11184. [PMID: 38590348 PMCID: PMC10999911 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00395k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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The structural, electronic, mechanical, and optical characteristics of barium-based halide perovskite Ba3SbI3 under the influence of pressures ranging from 0 to 10 GPa have been analyzed using first-principles calculations for the first time. The new perovskite Ba3SbI3 material was shown to be a direct band gap semiconductor at 0 GPa, but the band gap diminished when the applied pressure increased from 0 to 10 GPa. So the Ba3SbI3 material undergoes a transition from semiconductor to metallic due to high pressure at 10 GPa. The Ba3SbI3 material also exhibits an increase in optical absorption and conductivity with applied pressure due to the change in band gap, which is more suitable for solar absorbers, surgical instruments, and optoelectronic devices. The charge density maps confirm the presence of both ionic and covalent bonding characteristics. Exploration into the mechanical characteristics indicates that the Ba3SbI3 perovskite is mechanically stable. Additionally, the Ba3SbI3 compound becomes strongly anisotropic at high pressure. The insightful results of our simulations will all be helpful for the experimental structure of a new effective Ba3SbI3-based inorganic perovskite solar cell in the near future.
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- Md Ferdous Rahman
- Advanced Energy Materials and Solar Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University Rangpur 5400 Bangladesh
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- Advanced Energy Materials and Solar Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University Rangpur 5400 Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University P. O. Box 9004 Abha 61413 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Bisha P. O. Box 551 Bisha 61922 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong Kumira Chittagong 4318 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong Kumira Chittagong 4318 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong Kumira Chittagong 4318 Bangladesh
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Roy M, Sykora M, Aslam M. Chemical Aspects of Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2024; 382:9. [PMID: 38430313 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-024-00453-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) are currently among the most intensely investigated group of materials. Structurally related to the bulk halide perovskites (HPs), HPNCs are nanostructures with distinct chemical, optical, and electronic properties and significant practical potential. One of the keys to the effective exploitation of the HPNCs in advanced technologies is the development of controllable, reproducible, and scalable methods for preparation of materials with desired compositions, phases, and shapes and low defect content. Another important condition is a quantitative understanding of factors affecting the chemical stability and the optical and electronic properties of HPNCs. Here we review important recent developments in these areas. Following a brief historical prospective, we provide an overview of known chemical methods for preparation of HPNCs and approaches used to control their composition, phase, size, and shape. We then review studies of the relationship between the chemical composition and optical properties of HPNCs, degradation mechanisms, and effects of charge injection. Finally, we provide a short summary and an outlook. The aim of this review is not to provide a comprehensive summary of all relevant literature but rather a selection of highlights, which, in the subjective view of the authors, provide the most significant recent observations and relevant analyses.
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- Mrinmoy Roy
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India
- Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Bratislava, 84104, Slovakia
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- Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Bratislava, 84104, Slovakia
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India.
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Makableh Y, Jarrar B, Al-Shdaifat A. Toxicity assessment of perovskite nanocomposites: In vivo study. Toxicol Ind Health 2024; 40:75-90. [PMID: 38153120 DOI: 10.1177/07482337231224512] [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] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells display potential as a renewable energy source because of their high-power conversion efficiency. However, there is limited understanding regarding the potential impact of perovskite on human health and the ecosystem. In this study, two sets of male Wistar albino rats received 35 injections of perovskite composite at a dosage of 0.372 mg/kg body weight. The animals underwent thorough examinations, encompassing morphometric, hematological, biochemical, histological, and behavioral analyses. Liver, kidney, and testis biopsies were processed and examined histologically. Additionally, two groups of mice (perovskite-treated and control mice, each with n = 10) underwent three behavioral tests: the Elevated Zero Maze test, Marble Burying test, and Light-Dark Box test. Perovskite-treated rats displayed a significant increase in levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, triglycerides, cholesterol, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, white blood cells, and platelets. However, total bilirubin levels decreased, with no significant alteration in albumin values. Furthermore, exposure to perovskite composite resulted in a slight decrease in lactate dehydrogenase and red blood cell count. Histopathological examination revealed hepatic hydropic degeneration, Kupffer cells hypertrophy and hyperplasia, and renal hydropic degeneration, while testicular tissues remained unaffected. Moreover, behavioral changes were observed in perovskite-treated mice, including depression, anxiety, and compulsive burying activity. These findings suggest that exposure to perovskite can lead to significant hematological and biochemical changes, as well as hepatorenal histopathological alterations and behavioral changes. Additionally, chronic exposure to perovskite materials may induce structural and functional alterations in vital organs.
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- Yahia Makableh
- Institute of Nanotechnology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Nanobiology Unit, Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Jerash University, Jerash, Jordan
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Fan R, Qiao J, Xu J, Feng S, Liu G. Bright luminescence from nontoxic all-inorganic low-dimensional cesium halide. OPTICS LETTERS 2024; 49:478-481. [PMID: 38300038 DOI: 10.1364/ol.506811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Due to the superiority of low cost, easy manufacture, and tunable light emission owing to the diversity of compositions and dimensionalities, the metal halides have appeared as a promising class of semiconductors. Nevertheless, the toxicity problem along with inherent instability of Pb-based metal halides greatly limits their large-scale applications. Based on this situation, it is necessary to develop eco-friendly materials, which could simultaneously maintain the excellent optoelectronic properties of lead materials. In this Letter, the one-dimensional Cu + -alloyed Cs2AgI3 has been successfully synthesized. An intense blue emission located at 469 nm with a large Stokes shift was observed. Density functional theory calculation indicated that the Cu+ ions could effectively modulate the density of state population, which was the key factor drastically boosting the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY). This kind of highly efficient metal halide may overcome the bottlenecks of toxicity and poor efficiency issues of blue emission and will have a promising prospect in the optoelectronic fields.
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Ngo LT, Huang WT, Chan MH, Su TY, Li CH, Hsiao M, Liu RS. Comprehensive Neurotoxicity of Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals in Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306020. [PMID: 37661358 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306020] [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: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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To date, all-inorganic lead halide perovskite quantum dots have emerged as promising materials for photonic, optoelectronic devices, and biological applications, especially in solar cells, raising numerous concerns about their biosafety. Most of the studies related to the toxicity of perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs) have focused on the potential risks of hybrid perovskites by using zebrafish or human cells. So far, the neurotoxic effects and fundamental mechanisms of PeQDs remain unknown. Herein, a comprehensive methodology is designed to investigate the neurotoxicity of PeQDs by using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. The results show that the accumulation of PeQDs mainly focuses on the alimentary system and head region. Acute exposure to PeQDs results in a decrease in locomotor behaviors and pharyngeal pumping, whereas chronic exposure to PeQDs causes brood decline and shortens lifespan. In addition, some abnormal issues occur in the uterus during reproduction assays, such as vulva protrusion, impaired eggs left in the vulva, and egg hatching inside the mother. Excessive reactive oxygen species formation is also observed. The neurotoxicity of PeQDs is explained by gene expression. This study provides a complete insight into the neurotoxicity of PeQD and encourages the development of novel nontoxic PeQDs.
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- Loan Thi Ngo
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
- Nano Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, Academia Road 128, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Academia Road 128, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Academia Road 128, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Academia Road 128, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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Dong G, Wang N, Xu T, Liang J, Qiao R, Yin D, Lin S. Deep Learning-Enabled Morphometric Analysis for Toxicity Screening Using Zebrafish Larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:18127-18138. [PMID: 36971266 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c00593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Toxicology studies heavily rely on morphometric analysis to detect abnormalities and diagnose disease processes. The emergence of ever-increasing varieties of environmental pollutants makes it difficult to perform timely assessments, especially using in vivo models. Herein, we propose a deep learning-based morphometric analysis (DLMA) to quantitatively identify eight abnormal phenotypes (head hemorrhage, jaw malformation, uninflated swim bladder, pericardial edema, yolk edema, bent spine, dead, unhatched) and eight vital organ features (eye, head, jaw, heart, yolk, swim bladder, body length, and curvature) of zebrafish larvae. A data set composed of 2532 bright-field micrographs of zebrafish larvae at 120 h post fertilization was generated from toxicity screening of three categories of chemicals, i.e., endocrine disruptors (perfluorooctanesulfonate and bisphenol A), heavy metals (CdCl2 and PbI2), and emerging organic pollutants (acetaminophen, 2,7-dibromocarbazole, 3-monobromocarbazo, 3,6-dibromocarbazole, and 1,3,6,8-tetrabromocarbazo). Two typical deep learning models, one-stage and two-stage models (TensorMask, Mask R-CNN), were trained to implement phenotypic feature classification and segmentation. The accuracy was statistically validated with a mean average precision >0.93 in unlabeled data sets and a mean accuracy >0.86 in previously published data sets. Such a method effectively enables subjective morphometric analysis of zebrafish larvae to achieve efficient hazard identification of both chemicals and environmental pollutants.
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- Gongqing Dong
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Sahu G, Patra SA, Pattanayak PD, Dinda R. Recent advancements of fluorescent tin(IV) complexes in biomedical molecular imaging. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10188-10204. [PMID: 37551645 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc01953e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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In the last few years, tin(IV) complexes have emerged as very attractive candidates in the field of molecular imaging due to their unique photophysical properties. Despite the few reviews published to date covering the chemistry of organotin and tin complexes and their cytotoxic potential, there are no reviews devoted to their live cell imaging properties. Therefore, this feature article summarizes the discussion of the fundamental photophysical properties of fluorescent tin metal complexes focusing on their recent advances in "biomedical molecular imaging". A debate on the design of tin complexes as cellular imaging agents relating to their chemical, electronic and photophysical properties is enclosed. This paper also discusses the imaging applications of tin complexes in cells, tissues, and organisms via confocal and multiphoton imaging for sensing mechanisms in cellular media, bioimaging, and therapeutic labeling. In addition, it explores and explains the current challenges and prospects associated with these tin complexes as emerging luminescent cellular agents for potential clinical use.
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- Gurunath Sahu
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008 Odisha, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008 Odisha, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008 Odisha, India.
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Buryakovskaya OA, Ambaryan GN, Tarasenko AB, Suleimanov MZ, Vlaskin MS. Effects of Bi-Sn-Pb Alloy and Ball-Milling Duration on the Reactivity of Magnesium-Aluminum Waste-Based Materials for Hydrogen Production. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4745. [PMID: 37445059 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In the present study, composite materials were elaborated of mixed scrap of Mg-based casting alloys and low melting point Bi-Sn-Pb alloy by high energy ball milling, and their reactivity in NaCl solution with hydrogen release was tested. The impacts of the additive content and ball milling duration on their microstructure and hydrogen generation performance were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed significant microstructural transformations of the particles during milling, and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) proved the formation of new intermetallic phases Mg3Bi2, Mg2Sn, and Mg2Pb. The said intermetallic phases were anticipated to act as 'microcathodes' enhancing galvanic corrosion of the base metal. The dependency of the samples' reactivity on the additive content and milling duration was determined to be nonmonotonic. For the samples with 0, 2.5, and 5 wt.% Rose alloy, ball-milling during 1 h provided the highest hydrogen generation rates and yields (as compared to 0.5 and 2 h), while in the case of the maximum 10 wt.%, the optimal time shifted to 0.5 h. The sample activated with 10 wt.% Rose alloy for 0.5 h provided the highest 'metal-to-hydrogen' yield and rapid reaction, thus overperforming those with lower additive contents and that without additives.
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- Olesya A Buryakovskaya
- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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Buryakovskaya OA, Ambaryan GN, Suleimanov MZ, Tarasenko AB, Vlaskin MS. Enhanced Hydrogen Generation from Magnesium-Aluminum Scrap Ball Milled with Low Melting Point Solder Alloy. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4450. [PMID: 37374633 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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In this investigation, composite materials were manufactured of mixed scrap of Mg-based alloys and low melting point Sn-Pb eutectic by high energy ball milling, and their hydrogen generation performance was tested in NaCl solution. The effects of the ball milling duration and additive content on their microstructure and reactivity were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis indicated notable structural transformations of the particles during ball milling, and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) proved the formation of new intermetallic phases Mg2Sn and Mg2Pb, which were aimed to augment galvanic corrosion of the base metal. The dependency of the material's reactivity on the activation time and additive content occurred to be non-monotonic. For all tested samples ball milling during the 1 h provided, the highest hydrogen generation rates and yields as compared to 0.5 and 2 h and compositions with 5 wt.% of the Sn-Pb alloy, demonstrated higher reactivity than those with 0, 2.5, and 10 wt.%.
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- Olesya A Buryakovskaya
- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 125412 Moscow, Russia
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Podapangi SK, Jafarzadeh F, Mattiello S, Korukonda TB, Singh A, Beverina L, Brown TM. Green solvents, materials, and lead-free semiconductors for sustainable fabrication of perovskite solar cells. RSC Adv 2023; 13:18165-18206. [PMID: 37333793 PMCID: PMC10269851 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01692g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Perovskite materials research has received unprecedented recognition due to its applications in photovoltaics, LEDs, and other large area low-cost electronics. The exceptional improvement in the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) achieved over the last decade has prompted efforts to develop and optimize device fabrication technologies for the industrial and commercial space. However, unstable operation in outdoor environments and toxicity of the employed materials and solvents have hindered this proposition. While their optoelectronic properties are extensively studied, the environmental impacts of the materials and manufacturing methods require further attention. This review summarizes and discusses green and environment-friendly methods for fabricating PSCs, particularly non-toxic solvents, and lead-free alternatives. Greener solvent choices are surveyed for all the solar cell films, (i.e. electron and hole transport, semiconductor, and electrode layers) and their impact on thin film quality, morphology and device performance is explored. We also discuss lead content in perovskites, its environmental impact and sequestration routes, and progress in replacing lead with greener alternatives. This review provides an analysis of sustainable green routes in perovskite solar cell fabrication, discussing the impact of each layer in the device stack, via life cycle analysis.
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- Suresh K Podapangi
- CHOSE (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome-Tor Vergata via del Politecnico 1 00133 Rome Italy
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- CHOSE (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome-Tor Vergata via del Politecnico 1 00133 Rome Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, State University of Milano-Bicocca Via Cozzi 55 I-20126 Milano Italy
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- Department of Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Materials Science, State University of Milano-Bicocca Via Cozzi 55 I-20126 Milano Italy
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- CHOSE (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome-Tor Vergata via del Politecnico 1 00133 Rome Italy
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Mallick A, Mendez Lopez RD, Arye G, Cahen D, Visoly-Fisher I. Soil adsorption and transport of lead in the presence of perovskite solar cell-derived organic cations. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 451:131147. [PMID: 36893601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Perovskite photovoltaics offer a highly efficient and low-cost solar energy harvesting technology. However, the presence of lead (Pb) cations in photovoltaic halide perovskite (HaPs) materials is concerning, and quantifying the environmental hazard of accidental Pb2+ leaching into the soil is crucial for assessing the sustainability of this technology. Pb2+ from inorganic salts was previously found to remain in the upper soil layers due to adsorption. However, Pb-HaPs contain additional organic and inorganic cations, and competitive cation adsorption may affect Pb2+ retention in soils. Therefore, we measured, analyzed by simulations and report the depths to which Pb2+ from HaPs penetrates into 3 types of agricultural soil. Most of the HaP-leached Pb2+ is found to be retained already in the first cm of the soil columns, and subsequent rain events do not induce Pb2+ penetration below the first few cm of soil surface. Surprisingly, organic co-cations from the dissolved HaP are found to enhance the Pb2+ adsorption capacity in clay-rich soil, compared to non-HaP-based Pb2+ sources. Our results imply that installation over soil types with improved Pb2+ adsorption, and removal of only the contaminated topsoil, are sufficient means to prevent ground water contamination by HaP-leached Pb2+.
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- Arindam Mallick
- Solar Energy Center, Swiss Institute for Dryland Environmental and Energy Research, Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 8499000, Israel
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 849900, Israel.
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel; Mol. Chem. & Mater. Sci. Dept., Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel.
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- Solar Energy Center, Swiss Institute for Dryland Environmental and Energy Research, Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 8499000, Israel.
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Martín-Carrasco I, Carbonero-Aguilar P, Dahiri B, Moreno IM, Hinojosa M. Comparison between pollutants found in breast milk and infant formula in the last decade: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 875:162461. [PMID: 36868281 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Since ancient times, breastfeeding has been the fundamental way of nurturing the newborn. The benefits of breast milk are widely known, as it is a source of essential nutrients and provides immunological protection, as well as developmental benefits, among others. However, when breastfeeding is not possible, infant formula is the most appropriate alternative. Its composition meets the nutritional requirements of the infant, and its quality is subject to strict control by the authorities. Nonetheless, the presence of different pollutants has been detected in both matrices. Thus, the aim of the present review is to make a comparison between the findings in both breast milk and infant formula in terms of contaminants in the last decade, in order to choose the most convenient option depending on the environmental conditions. For that, the emerging pollutants including metals, chemical compounds derived from heat treatment, pharmaceutical drugs, mycotoxins, pesticides, packaging materials, and other contaminants were described. While in breast milk the most concerning contaminants found were metals and pesticides, in infant formula pollutants such as metals, mycotoxins, and packaging materials were the most outstanding. In conclusion, the convenience of using a feeding diet based on breast milk or either infant formula depends on the maternal environmental circumstances. However, it is important to take into account the immunological benefits of the breast milk compared to the infant formula, and the possibility of using breast milk in combination with infant formula when the nutritional requirements are not fulfilled only with the intake of breast milk. Therefore, more attention should be paid in terms of analyzing these conditions in each case to be able to make a proper decision, as it will vary depending on the maternal and newborn environment.
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- I Martín-Carrasco
- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, C/ Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, C/ Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, C/ Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, C/ Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, C/ Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University, Institutionen för biokemi och biofysik, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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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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Ye Y, Yin Y, Chen Y, Li S, Li L, Yamauchi Y. Metal-Organic Framework Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advancements and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2208119. [PMID: 36932872 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are among the most promising candidates for the next generation of photovoltaic devices because of the significant increase in their power conversion efficiency (PCE) from less than 10% to 25.7% in past decade. The metal-organic framework (MOF) materials owing to their unique properties, such as large specific surface area, abundant binding sites, adjustable nanostructures, and synergistic effects, are used as additives or functional layers to enhance the device performance and long-term stability of PSCs. This review focuses on the recent advancements in the applications of MOFs as/in different functional layers of PSCs. The photovoltaic performance, impact, and advantages of MOF materials integrated into the perovskite absorber, electron transport layer, hole transport layer, and interfacial layer are reviewed. In addition, the applicability of MOFs to mitigate leakage of Pb2+ from halide perovskites and corresponding devices is discussed. This review concludes with the perspectives on further research directions for employing MOFs in PSCs.
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- Yuxuan Ye
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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Lanzetta L, Webb T, Marin-Beloqui JM, Macdonald TJ, Haque SA. Halide Chemistry in Tin Perovskite Optoelectronics: Bottlenecks and Opportunities. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202213966. [PMID: 36369761 PMCID: PMC10107305 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Tin halide perovskites (Sn HaPs) are the top lead-free choice for perovskite optoelectronics, but the oxidation of perovskite Sn2+ to Sn4+ remains a key challenge. However, the role of inconspicuous chemical processes remains underexplored. Specifically, the halide component in Sn HaPs (typically iodide) has been shown to play a key role in dictating device performance and stability due to its high reactivity. Here we describe the impact of native halide chemistry on Sn HaPs. Specifically, molecular halogen formation in Sn HaPs and its influence on degradation is reviewed, emphasising the benefits of iodide substitution for improving stability. Next, the ecological impact of halide products of Sn HaP degradation and its mitigation are considered. The development of visible Sn HaP emitters via halide tuning is also summarised. Lastly, halide defect management and interfacial engineering for Sn HaP devices are discussed. These insights will inspire efficient and robust Sn HaP optoelectronics.
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- Luis Lanzetta
- Physical Science and Engineering Division, KAUST Solar Center (KSC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Málaga, Andalucia-Tech Campus de Teatinos s/n, 29071, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK.,School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Processable Electronics, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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Ghimire S, Rehhagen C, Fiedler S, Parekh U, Lesyuk R, Lochbrunner S, Klinke C. Synthesis, optoelectronic properties, and charge carrier dynamics of colloidal quasi-two-dimensional Cs 3Bi 2I 9 perovskite nanosheets. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:2096-2105. [PMID: 36629319 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06048e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Non-toxicity and stability make two-dimensional (2D) bismuth halide perovskites better alternatives to lead-based ones for optoelectronic applications and catalysis. In this work, we synthesize sub-micron size colloidal quasi-2D Cs3Bi2I9 perovskite nanosheets and study their generation and relaxation of charge carriers. Steady-state absorption spectroscopy reveals an indirect bandgap of 2.07 eV, which is supported by the band structure calculated using density functional theory. The nanosheets show no detectable photoluminescence at room temperature at near bandgap excitation which is attributed to the indirect bandgap. However, cathodoluminescence spanning a broad range from 500 nm to 750 nm with an asymmetric and Stokes-shifted emission is observed, indicating the phonon- and trap-assisted recombination of charge carriers. We study the ultrafast charge carrier dynamics in Cs3Bi2I9 nanosheets using femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. The samples are excited with photon energies higher than their bandgap, and the results are interpreted in terms of hot carrier generation (<1 ps), thermalization with local phonons (∼1 ps), and cooling (>30 ps). Further, a relatively slow relaxation of excitons (≳3 ns) at the band edge suggests the formation of stable polarons which decay nonradiatively by releasing phonons.
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- Sushant Ghimire
- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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- Center for Nanophotonics, NWO-Institute AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
- Pidstryhach Institute for Applied Problems of Mechanics and Mathematics of NAS of Ukraine, Naukowa str. 3b, 79060 Lviv & Department of Photonics, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Bandery str. 12, 79000 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
- Department of Chemistry, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
- Department "Life, Light & Matter", University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Str. 25, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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Kamilov RK, Yuldoshev JZ, Knotko AV, Grigorieva AV. Phase Equilibria in Ternary System CsBr-AgBr-InBr 3. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16020559. [PMID: 36676295 PMCID: PMC9866436 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The double perovskite halides A2BIBIIIX6 provide flexibility for various formulation adjustments and are of less toxicity in comparison with well-discussed complex lead halide derivatives. Such type of structure can be formed by replacing two Pb2+ ions in the cubic lattice with a pair of non-toxic heterovalent (monovalent and trivalent) metal cations, such as silver and indium. The aim of this work is to briefly characterize the phase equilibria in the ternary system CsBr-AgBr-InBr3 and investigate the thermodynamic availability of synthesis of Cs2AgInBr6 double perovskite phase by solid-state sintering or melt crystallization. The results demonstrate the unfeasibility of the Cs2AgInBr6 phase but high stability of the corresponding binary bromides perspective for optoelectronics.
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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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Hossain MK, Arnab AA, Das RC, Hossain KM, Rubel MHK, Rahman MF, Bencherif H, Emetere ME, Mohammed MKA, Pandey R. Combined DFT, SCAPS-1D, and wxAMPS frameworks for design optimization of efficient Cs 2BiAgI 6-based perovskite solar cells with different charge transport layers. RSC Adv 2022; 12:34850-34873. [PMID: 36540224 PMCID: PMC9727753 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06734j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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In this study, combined DFT, SCAPS-1D, and wxAMPS frameworks are used to investigate the optimized designs of Cs2BiAgI6 double perovskite-based solar cells. First-principles calculations are employed to investigate the structural stability, optical responses, and electronic contribution of the constituent elements in Cs2BiAgI6 absorber material, where SCAPS-1D and wxAMPS simulators are used to scrutinize different configurations of Cs2BiAgI6 solar cells. Here, PCBM, ZnO, TiO2, C60, IGZO, SnO2, WS2, and CeO2 are used as ETL, and Cu2O, CuSCN, CuSbS2, NiO, P3HT, PEDOT:PSS, spiro-MeOTAD, CuI, CuO, V2O5, CBTS, CFTS are used as HTL, and Au is used as a back contact. About ninety-six combinations of Cs2BiAgI6-based solar cell structures are investigated, in which eight sets of solar cell structures are identified as the most efficient structures. Besides, holistic investigation on the effect of different factors such as the thickness of different layers, series and shunt resistances, temperature, capacitance, Mott-Schottky and generation-recombination rates, and J-V (current-voltage density) and QE (quantum efficiency) characteristics is performed. The results show CBTS as the best HTL for Cs2BiAgI6 with all eight ETLs used in this work, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.99%, 21.55%, 21.59%, 17.47%, 20.42%, 21.52%, 14.44%, 21.43% with PCBM, TiO2, ZnO, C60, IGZO, SnO2, CeO2, WS2, respectively. The proposed strategy may pave the way for further design optimization of lead-free double perovskite solar cells.
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- M Khalid Hossain
- Institute of Electronics, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Dhaka 1349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Dhaka 1208 Bangladesh
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Florida State University Tallahassee FL 32306 USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi Rajshahi 6205 Bangladesh
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi Rajshahi 6205 Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University Rangpur 5400 Bangladesh
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- HNS-RE2SD, Higher National School of Renewable Energies, Environment and Sustainable Development Batna 05078 Algeria
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- Department of Physics and Solar Energy, Bowen University Iwo 232101 Osun Nigeria
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- Radiological Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College Hillah 51001 Babylon Iraq
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- VLSI Centre of Excellence, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University Punjab 140401 India
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Ghorpade UV, Suryawanshi MP, Green MA, Wu T, Hao X, Ryan KM. Emerging Chalcohalide Materials for Energy Applications. Chem Rev 2022; 123:327-378. [PMID: 36410039 PMCID: PMC9837823 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Semiconductors with multiple anions currently provide a new materials platform from which improved functionality emerges, posing new challenges and opportunities in material science. This review has endeavored to emphasize the versatility of the emerging family of semiconductors consisting of mixed chalcogen and halogen anions, known as "chalcohalides". As they are multifunctional, these materials are of general interest to the wider research community, ranging from theoretical/computational scientists to experimental materials scientists. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the development of emerging Bi- and Sb-based as well as a new Cu, Sn, Pb, Ag, and hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite-based chalcohalides. We first highlight the high-throughput computational techniques to design and develop these chalcohalide materials. We then proceed to discuss their optoelectronic properties, band structures, stability, and structural chemistry employing theoretical and experimental underpinning toward high-performance devices. Next, we present an overview of recent advancements in the synthesis and their wide range of applications in energy conversion and storage devices. Finally, we conclude the review by outlining the impediments and important aspects in this field as well as offering perspectives on future research directions to further promote the development of chalcohalide materials in practical applications in the future.
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- Uma V. Ghorpade
- Department
of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland,School
of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School
of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia,
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- School
of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School
of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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Nasti G, Aldamasy MH, Flatken MA, Musto P, Matczak P, Dallmann A, Hoell A, Musiienko A, Hempel H, Aktas E, Di Girolamo D, Pascual J, Li G, Li M, Mercaldo LV, Veneri PD, Abate A. Pyridine Controlled Tin Perovskite Crystallization. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2022; 7:3197-3203. [PMID: 36277134 PMCID: PMC9578040 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.2c01749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Controlling the crystallization of perovskite in a thin film is essential in making solar cells. Processing tin-based perovskite films from solution is challenging because of the uncontrollable faster crystallization of tin than the most used lead perovskite. The best performing devices are prepared by depositing perovskite from dimethyl sulfoxide because it slows down the assembly of the tin-iodine network that forms perovskite. However, while dimethyl sulfoxide seems the best solution to control the crystallization, it oxidizes tin during processing. This work demonstrates that 4-(tert-butyl) pyridine can replace dimethyl sulfoxide to control the crystallization without oxidizing tin. We show that tin perovskite films deposited from pyridine have a 1 order of magnitude lower defect density, which promotes charge mobility and photovoltaic performance.
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- Giuseppe Nasti
- Department
of Chemical Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Giuseppe
Nasti:
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
- Egyptian
Petroleum Research Institute, 4441312 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- National
Research Council of Italy Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, University of Łódź́́́, 90-149 Lodz, Poland
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- Humboldt
Universität zu Berlin, Institut für Chemie, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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- Key
Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National
and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-Efficiency Display
and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004 China
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- Italian
National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic
Development (ENEA) - Portici Research Center, Piazzale E. Fermi, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy
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- Italian
National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic
Development (ENEA) - Portici Research Center, Piazzale E. Fermi, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy
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- Department
of Chemical Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Department
of Novel Materials and Interfaces for Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und
Energie GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany
- Antonio Abate:
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Probing the electronic, optical and transport properties of halide double perovskites Rb2InSb(Cl,Br)6 for solar cells and thermoelectric applications. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bi and Sn Doping Improved the Structural, Optical and Photovoltaic Properties of MAPbI3-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15155216. [PMID: 35955151 PMCID: PMC9369954 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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One of the most amazing photovoltaic technologies for the future is the organic–inorganic lead halide perovskite solar cell, which exhibits excellent power conversion efficiency (PCE) and can be produced using a straightforward solution technique. Toxic lead in perovskite can be replaced by non-toxic alkaline earth metal cations because they keep the charge balance in the material and some of them match the Goldschmidt rule’s tolerance factor. Therefore, thin films of MAPbI3, 1% Bi and 0%, 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% Sn co-doped MAPbI3 were deposited on FTO-glass substrates by sol-gel spin-coating technique. XRD confirmed the co-doping of Bi–Sn in MAPbI3. The 1% Bi and 1% Sn co-doped film had a large grain size. The optical properties were calculated by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The 1% Bi and 1% Sn co-doped film had small Eg, which make it a good material for perovskite solar cells. These films were made into perovskite solar cells. The pure MAPbI3 film-based solar cell had a current density (Jsc) of 9.71 MA-cm−2, its open-circuit voltage (Voc) was 1.18 V, its fill factor (FF) was 0.609 and its efficiency (η) was 6.98%. All of these parameters were improved by the co-doping of Bi–Sn. The cell made from a co-doped MAPbI3 film with 1% Bi and 1% Sn had a high efficiency (10.03%).
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Islam MS, Islam MT, Sarker S, Jame HA, Nishat SS, Jani MR, Rauf A, Ahsan S, Shorowordi KM, Efstathiadis H, Carbonara J, Ahmed S. Machine Learning Approach to Delineate the Impact of Material Properties on Solar Cell Device Physics. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:22263-22278. [PMID: 35811908 PMCID: PMC9260917 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this research, solar cell capacitance simulator-one-dimensional (SCAPS-1D) software was used to build and probe nontoxic Cs-based perovskite solar devices and investigate modulations of key material parameters on ultimate power conversion efficiency (PCE). The input material parameters of the absorber Cs-perovskite layer were incrementally changed, and with the various resulting combinations, 63,500 unique devices were formed and probed to produce device PCE. Versatile and well-established machine learning algorithms were thereafter utilized to train, test, and evaluate the output dataset with a focused goal to delineate and rank the input material parameters for their impact on ultimate device performance and PCE. The most impactful parameters were then tuned to showcase unique ranges that would ultimately lead to higher device PCE values. As a validation step, the predicted results were confirmed against SCAPS simulated results as well, highlighting high accuracy and low error metrics. Further optimization of intrinsic material parameters was conducted through modulation of absorber layer thickness, back contact metal, and bulk defect concentration, resulting in an improvement in the PCE of the device from 13.29 to 16.68%. Overall, the results from this investigation provide much-needed insight and guidance for researchers at large, and experimentalists in particular, toward fabricating commercially viable nontoxic inorganic perovskite alternatives for the burgeoning solar industry.
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- Md. Shafiqul Islam
- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials Design and Innovation, University
at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), East Campus, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- College
of Nanoscale Science and Nanoengineering, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 257 Fuller Road, Albany, New York 12203, United
States
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- Department
of Mathematics, SUNY − Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering Technology, SUNY
− Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222, United
States
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Ab-initio simulations of Li-based double perovksites A2LiInBr6 (A = Rb, Cs) for solar cell applications. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.139612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wu H, Wei S, Chen S, Pan H, Pan W, Huang S, Tsai M, Yang P. Metal-Free Perovskite Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Human-Machine Interfaces and Self-Powered Electrical Stimulation Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105974. [PMID: 35445556 PMCID: PMC9218782 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Single crystal metal-free halide perovskites have received great attention in recent years owing to their excellent piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties. However, the nanotoxicity and piezoelectricity within the nanoscale of such materials have yet been reported for the demonstration of practical applications. In this work, the observation of intrinsic piezoelectricity in metal-free perovskite (MDABCO-NH4 I3 ) films using piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) is reported. A cytotoxicity test is also performed on MDABCO-NH4 I3 to evaluate its low-toxic nature. The as-synthesized MDABCO-NH4 I3 is further integrated into a piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG). The MDABCO-NH4 I3 -based PENG (MN-PENG) exhibits optimal output voltage and current of 15.9 V and 54.5 nA, respectively. In addition, the MN-PENG can serve as a self-powered strain sensor for human-machine interface applications or be adopted in in vitro electrical stimulation devices. This work demonstrates a path of perovskite-based PENG with high performance, low toxicity, and multifunctionality for future advanced wearable sensors and portable therapeutic systems.
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- Han‐Song Wu
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringNational Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyTaipei City10607Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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- National Laboratory Animal CenterNational Applied Research LaboratoriesTaipei City11571Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringNational Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyTaipei City10607Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringNational Central UniversityTaoyuan City32001Taiwan
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Koh TM, Wang H, Ng YF, Bruno A, Mhaisalkar S, Mathews N. Halide Perovskite Solar Cells for Building Integrated Photovoltaics: Transforming Building Façades into Power Generators. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104661. [PMID: 34699646 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The rapid emergence of organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites for low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaics promises to impact new photovoltaic concepts. Their high power conversion efficiencies, ability to coat perovskite layers on glass via various scalable deposition techniques, excellent optoelectronic properties, and synthetic versatility for modulating transparency and color allow perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to be an ideal solution for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), which transforms windows or façades into electric power generators. In this review, the unique features and properties of PSCs for BIPV application are accessed. Device engineering and optical management strategies of active layers, interlayers, and electrodes for semitransparent, bifacial, and colorful PSCs are also discussed. The performance of PSCs under conditions that are relevant for BIPV such as different operational temperature, light intensity, and light incident angle are also reviewed. Recent outdoor stability testing of PSCs in different countries and other demonstration of scalability and deployment of PSCs are also spotlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities for realizing perovskite-based BIPV are discussed.
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- Teck Ming Koh
- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block Level 5, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637553, Singapore
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Due to their many varieties of excellent optoelectric properties, perovskites have attracted large numbers of researchers in the past few years. For the hybrid perovskites, a long diffusion length, long carrier lifetime, and high μτ product are particularly noticeable. However, some disadvantages, including high toxicity and instability, restrict their further large-scale application. By contrast, all-inorganic perovskites not only have remarkable optoelectric properties but also feature high structure stability due to the lack of organic compositions. Benefiting from these, all-inorganic perovskites have been extensively explored and studied. Compared with the thin film type, all-inorganic perovskite single crystals (PSCs) with fewer grain boundaries and crystalline defects have better optoelectric properties. Nevertheless, it is important to note that only a few reports to date have presented a summary of all-inorganic PSCs. In this review, we firstly make a summary and propose a classification method according to the crystal structure. Then, based on the structure classification, we introduce several representative materials and focus on their corresponding growth methods. Finally, applications for detectors of all-inorganic PSCs are listed and summarized. At the end of the review, based on the current research situation and trends, some perspectives and advice are proposed.
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Su A, Cheng Y, Xue H, She Y, Rajan K. Artificial intelligence informed toxicity screening of amine chemistries used in the synthesis of hybrid
organic–inorganic
perovskites. AIChE J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- An Su
- College of Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou China
- Department of Materials Design and Innovation University at Buffalo Buffalo New York USA
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- College of Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou China
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- College of Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou China
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- Department of Materials Design and Innovation University at Buffalo Buffalo New York USA
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Zhao Q, Han R, Marshall AR, Wang S, Wieliczka BM, Ni J, Zhang J, Yuan J, Luther JM, Hazarika A, Li GR. Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells: Progressive Deposition Techniques and Future Prospects on Large-Area Fabrication. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107888. [PMID: 35023606 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Colloidally grown nanosized semiconductors yield extremely high-quality optoelectronic materials. Many examples have pointed to near perfect photoluminescence quantum yields, allowing for technology-leading materials such as high purity color centers in display technology. Furthermore, because of high chemical yield, and improved understanding of the surfaces, these materials, particularly colloidal quantum dots (QDs) can also be ideal candidates for other optoelectronic applications. Given the urgent necessity toward carbon neutrality, electricity from solar photovoltaics will play a large role in the power generation sector. QDs are developed and shown dramatic improvements over the past 15 years as photoactive materials in photovoltaics with various innovative deposition properties which can lead to exceptionally low-cost and high-performance devices. Once the key issues related to charge transport in optically thick arrays are addressed, QD-based photovoltaic technology can become a better candidate for practical application. In this article, the authors show how the possibilities of different deposition techniques can bring QD-based solar cells to the industrial level and discuss the challenges for perovskite QD solar cells in particular, to achieve large-area fabrication for further advancing technology to solve pivotal energy and environmental issues.
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- Qian Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Condensed Matter Physics Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX13PU, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, 80401, USA
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- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Siegler TD, Dunlap-Shohl WA, Meng Y, Yang Y, Kau WF, Sunkari PP, Tsai CE, Armstrong ZJ, Chen YC, Beck DAC, Meilă M, Hillhouse HW. Water-Accelerated Photooxidation of CH 3NH 3PbI 3 Perovskite. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:5552-5561. [PMID: 35296136 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Halide perovskites have the potential to disrupt the photovoltaics market based on their high performance and low cost. However, the decomposition of perovskites under moisture, oxygen, and light raises concerns about service lifetime, especially because degradation mechanisms and the corresponding rate laws that fit the observed data have thus far eluded researchers. Here, we report a water-accelerated photooxidation mechanism dominating the degradation kinetics of archetypal perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 in air under >1% relative humidity at 25 °C. From this mechanism, we develop a kinetic model that quantitatively predicts the degradation rate as a function of temperature, ambient O2 and H2O levels, and illumination. Because water is a possible product of dry photooxidation, these results highlight the need for encapsulation schemes that rigorously block oxygen ingress, as product water may accumulate beneath the encapsulant and initiate the more rapid water-accelerated photooxidative decomposition.
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- Timothy D Siegler
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,eScience Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,eScience Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- eScience Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Department of Statistics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Clean Energy Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States.,Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-0005, United States
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Ren M, Qian X, Chen Y, Wang T, Zhao Y. Potential lead toxicity and leakage issues on lead halide perovskite photovoltaics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 426:127848. [PMID: 34838362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Recently, lead halide perovskite solar cells have become a promising next-generation photovoltaics candidate for large-scale application to realize low-cost renewable electricity generation. Although perovskite solar cells have tremendous advantages such as high photovoltaic performance, low cost and facile solution-based fabrication, the issues involving lead could be one of the main obstacles for its commercialization and large-scale applications. Lead has been widely used in photovoltaics industry, yielding its environmental and health issues of vital importance because of the widespread application of photovoltaics. When the solar cell panels especially perovskite solar cells are damaged, lead would possibly leak into the surrounding environment, causing air, soil and groundwater contamination. Therefore, lots of research efforts have been put into evaluating the lead toxicity and potential leakage issues, as well as studying the encapsulation of lead to deal with leakage issue during fire hazard and precipitation in photovoltaics. In this review, we summarize the latest progress on investigating the lead safety issue on photovoltaics, especially lead halide perovskite solar cells, and the corresponding solutions. We also outlook the future development towards solving the lead safety issues from different aspects.
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- Meng Ren
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China.
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VanOrman ZA, Weiss R, Medina M, Nienhaus L. Scratching the Surface: Passivating Perovskite Nanocrystals for Future Device Integration. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:982-990. [PMID: 35060738 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c04130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal halide perovskite materials have recently upended the field of photovoltaics and are aiming to make waves across a multitude of other fields and applications. Recently, perovskite nanocrystals have been synthesized and are rapidly outpacing traditional semiconductor nanocrystals in application driven fields due to their inherent defect tolerance and facile tunability, resulting in high photoluminescent quantum yields and efficient devices. Future improvements to perovskite nanocrystals toward device driven applications must come at the perovskite surface. The last half decade has resulted in considerable progress in tailoring the perovskite nanocrystal/ligand surface toward maximizing the optoelectronic performance. Here, we review the current progress and discuss how further improvements could be made to further improve this bright class of materials.
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- Zachary A VanOrman
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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Pious JK, Muthu C, Vijayakumar C. Organic Spacer Cation Assisted Modulation of the Structure and Properties of Bismuth Halide Perovskites. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:275-285. [PMID: 34806368 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.1c00545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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ConspectusLead halide perovskites are under the spotlight of current research due to their potential for efficient and cost-effective next-generation optoelectronic devices. The unique photonic and electronic properties of these solution-processable materials brought them to the forefront of materials science. However, the toxicity and instability of lead-based perovskites are the major hurdles for their commercialization. These issues initiated an effort towards the development of environmentally friendly, lead-free perovskites. In this context, bismuth halide perovskites (BHPs) were ideal rivals for lead-based congeners due to their excellent chemical stability, lower toxicity, and structural versatility. Understanding the crystal structure and optoelectronic properties of BHPs is crucial for designing them for specific, tailor-made applications. This Account aims to review our recent research progress on the role of functional organic spacer cations in modulating the electronic confinements, optical properties, and photoconductivity of BHPs. We have employed a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigation to probe the intriguing optical and electronic properties of these materials. Our findings on the structure-optoelectronic property correlations will be valuable guidelines for the rational selection of organic spacer cations in designing BHPs featuring low exciton binding energy, narrow optical bandgap, enhanced visible light absorption, and high photoconductivity. One of our key findings is that by increasing the electron affinity of the organic spacer ligands, photoconductivity and visible light absorption of BHPs could be significantly enhanced. We hope that the fundamental level understanding of the photophysical properties discussed in this Account will lead to new design rules for developing high-performance BHP materials.
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- Johnpaul K. Pious
- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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Hutter EM, Sangster R, Testerink C, Ehrler B, Gommers CMM. Metal halide perovskite toxicity effects on Arabidopsis thaliana plants are caused by iodide ions. iScience 2022; 25:103583. [PMID: 35005533 PMCID: PMC8717450 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Highly efficient solar cells containing lead halide perovskites are expected to revolutionize sustainable energy production in the coming years. Perovskites are generally assumed to be toxic because of the lead (Pb), but experimental evidence to support this prediction is scarce. We tested the toxicity of the perovskite MAPbI3 (MA = CH3NH3) and several precursors in Arabidopsis thaliana plants. Both MAPbI3 and the precursor MAI hamper plant growth at concentrations above 5 μM. Lead-based precursors without iodide are only toxic above 500 μM. Iodine accumulation in Arabidopsis correlates with growth inhibition at much lower concentrations than lead. This reveals that perovskite toxicity at low concentrations is caused by iodide ions specifically, instead of lead. We calculate that toxicity thresholds for iodide, but not lead, are likely to be reached in soils upon perovskite leakage. This work stresses the importance to further understand and predict harmful effects of iodide-containing perovskites in the environment.
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- Eline M Hutter
- Center for Nanophotonics, AMOLF, 1098 XG Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Chemistry, Utrecht University, 3584 CB Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Center for Nanophotonics, AMOLF, 1098 XG Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Zhao L, Mu S, Wang W, Gu H. Toxicity evaluation of collagen hydrolysates from chrome shavings and their potential use in the preparation of amino acid fertilizer for crop growth. JOURNAL OF LEATHER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s42825-021-00072-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AbstractResource utilization of chrome shavings (CS) has attracted a lot of attention from scientists and technologists in leather industry. Especially, the collagen hydrolysates extracted from CS are expected to find potential application values in agricultural field. However, there is no biotoxicity analysis of collagen hydrolysates from CS. Herein, the collagen hydrolysates with different molecular weights were produced from CS by three hydrolysis dechroming methods including alkaline hydrolysis, enzymatic hydrolysis and alkaline-enzymatic synergistic hydrolysis, and the optimal hydrolysis process of CS was designed and conducted. To evaluate their toxicity, the three collagen hydrolysates were formulated into a nutrient solution for zebrafish development. The obtained results indicated that the hydrolysates with low concentrations (less than 0.6 mg/mL) were safe and could promote the development for zebrafish embryos. Furthermore, the three collagen hydrolysates were utilized as organic nitrogen sources and formulated into amino acid water-soluble fertilizers (AAWSF) including alkaline type fertilizer (OH), enzymatic type fertilizer (M) and alkaline-enzymatic type fertilizer (OH–M) for the early soilless seeding cultivation of wheat, soybean and rapeseed. It is worth mentioning that the chromium contents in the prepared AAWSF were less than 10 mg/kg, which is far less than the limit value in the standard (China, 50 mg/kg). The growth and development of seedlings (germination rate, plant height, fresh weight of leaves, soluble sugar content and chlorophyll content) were investigated. The corresponding results showed that the growth of seedlings watered with AAWSF was better compared with the other treatments, and the OH–M fertilizer had the best promoting effect on the seedlings growth and development, followed by the M and OH fertilizers. The safe toxicity assessment of the collagen hydrolysates will expand their application scope, and the use of collagen hydrolysates extracted from CS for seedlings growth also provides an effective and reasonable way to deal with the chromium-containing leather solid waste, which is an effective way to realize its resource utilization.
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Hasan N, Arifuzzaman M, Kabir A. Structural, elastic and optoelectronic properties of inorganic cubic FrBX 3 (B = Ge, Sn; X = Cl, Br, I) perovskite: the density functional theory approach. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7961-7972. [PMID: 35424743 PMCID: PMC8982208 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00546h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Inorganic metal-halide cubic perovskite semiconductors have become more popular in industrial applications of photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. Among various perovskites, lead-free materials are currently most explored due to their non-toxic effect on the environment. In this study, the structural, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of lead-free cubic perovskite materials FrBX3 (B = Ge, Sn; X = Cl, Br, I) are investigated through first-principles density-functional theory (DFT) calculations. These materials are found to exhibit semiconducting behavior with direct bandgap energy and mechanical phase stability. The observed variation in the bandgap is explained based on the substitutions of cations and anions sitting over B and X-sites of the FrBX3 compounds. The high absorption coefficient, low reflectivity, and high optical conductivity make these materials suitable for photovoltaic and other optoelectronic device applications. It is observed that the material containing Ge (germanium) in the B-site has higher optical absorption and conductivity than Sn containing materials. A systematic analysis of the electronic, optical, and mechanical properties suggests that among all the perovskite materials, FrGeI3 would be a potential candidate for optoelectronic applications. The radioactive element Fr-containing perovskite FrGeI3 may have applications in nuclear medicine and diagnosis such as X-ray imaging technology. Inorganic metal-halide cubic perovskite semiconductors have become more popular in industrial applications of photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices.![]()
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- Nazmul Hasan
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Dhaka University, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Song Z, Li C, Chen L, Yan Y. Perovskite Solar Cells Go Bifacial-Mutual Benefits for Efficiency and Durability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106805. [PMID: 34935204 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Bifacial solar cells hold the potential to achieve a higher power output per unit area than conventional monofacial devices without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. However, efficient bifacial designs are challenging to implement in inorganic thin-film solar cells because of their short carrier lifetimes and high rear surface recombination. The emergence of perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology creates a golden opportunity to realize efficient bifacial thin-film solar cells, owing to their outstanding optoelectronic properties and unique features of device physics. More importantly, transparent conducting oxide electrodes can prevent electrode corrosion by halide ions, mitigating one major instability issue of the perovskite devices. Here, the theory of bifacial PV devices is summarized and the advantages of bifacial perovskite solar cells, such as high power output, enhanced device durability, and low economic and environmental costs, are reviewed. The limitations and challenges for bifacial perovskite solar cells are also discussed. Finally, the awareness of bifacial solar cells as a feasible commercialization pathway of perovskite PV for mainstream solar power generation and building-integrated PV is advocated and future research directions are suggested.
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- Zhaoning Song
- Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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- Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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- Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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- Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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Mamba S, Perry DS, Tsige M, Pellicane G. Toward the Rational Design of Organic Solar Photovoltaics: Application of Molecular Structure Methods to Donor Polymers. J Phys Chem A 2021; 125:10593-10603. [PMID: 34904838 PMCID: PMC8713282 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c07091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Conjugated polymers are promising candidates in the design of polymer solar cell materials with suitable electronic properties. Recent studies show that the use of different functional groups as side chain in thiophene-based polymers changes the electronic and conformation structures. Here we design new thiophene-based molecules by replacing the hydrogen attached to the backbone of P3MT with electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups. We then calculate the HOMO, LUMO, and HOMO-LUMO energy gap to quantify the theoretical merit of the new polymers as solar absorbers and their inter-ring torsional potential to understand their suitability to link together in high conductivity, extended conjugated systems. Calculations are done with first-principles density functional theory (DFT), implemented using B3LYP with dispersion function and 6-31G(d,p) as basis set. Our results show that the HOMO-LUMO gap is sensibly lowered by donating groups and we found that the substitution of the hydrogen with -NH2, and -F gives an energy gap lower than the energy gap of P3MT. The lowest energy gap was found when substituting with -NH2. Electron-withdrawing groups lower the HOMO, with the overall lowest found when -NO2 is used. -COCl, -CONH2, and -Cl give a steric hindrance greater than that of PTB7, which is set as reference. Our calculations show a possible approach to the rational design of donor materials when substituents are inserted systematically in a generic oligomer.
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- Sandile Mamba
- School
of Chemistry and Physics, University of
Kwazulu-Natal and National Institute of Theoretical and Computational
Sciences (NITheCS), 3209 Pietermaritzburg, South
Africa
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3601, United States
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- School
of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3909, United States
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- School
of Chemistry and Physics, University of
Kwazulu-Natal and National Institute of Theoretical and Computational
Sciences (NITheCS), 3209 Pietermaritzburg, South
Africa
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Biomediche, Odontoiatriche e delle Immagini Morfologiche
e Funzionali, Università degli Studi
di Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
- CNR
IPCF, 37-98158 Messina, Italy
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Yoon J, Hou Y, Knoepfel AM, Yang D, Ye T, Zheng L, Yennawar N, Sanghadasa M, Priya S, Wang K. Bio-inspired strategies for next-generation perovskite solar mobile power sources. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:12915-12984. [PMID: 34622260 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01493a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Smart electronic devices are becoming ubiquitous due to many appealing attributes including portability, long operational time, rechargeability and compatibility with the user-desired form factor. Integration of mobile power sources (MPS) based on photovoltaic technologies with smart electronics will continue to drive improved sustainability and independence. With high efficiency, low cost, flexibility and lightweight features, halide perovskite photovoltaics have become promising candidates for MPS. Realization of these photovoltaic MPS (PV-MPS) with unconventionally extraordinary attributes requires new 'out-of-box' designs. Natural materials have provided promising designing solutions to engineer properties under a broad range of boundary conditions, ranging from molecules, proteins, cells, tissues, apparatus to systems in animals, plants, and humans optimized through billions of years of evolution. Applying bio-inspired strategies in PV-MPS could be biomolecular modification on crystallization at the atomic/meso-scale, bio-structural duplication at the device/system level and bio-mimicking at the functional level to render efficient charge delivery, energy transport/utilization, as well as stronger resistance against environmental stimuli (e.g., self-healing and self-cleaning). In this review, we discuss the bio-inspired/-mimetic structures, experimental models, and working principles, with the goal of revealing physics and bio-microstructures relevant for PV-MPS. Here the emphasis is on identifying the strategies and material designs towards improvement of the performance of emerging halide perovskite PVs and strategizing their bridge to future MPS.
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- Jungjin Yoon
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Huck Institute of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, PA, USA.
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Shi Z, Khaledialidusti R, Malaki M, Zhang H. MXene-Based Materials for Solar Cell Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3170. [PMID: 34947518 PMCID: PMC8707056 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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MXenes are a class of two-dimensional nanomaterials with exceptional tailor-made properties, making them promising candidates for a wide variety of critical applications from energy systems, optics, electromagnetic interference shielding to those advanced sensors, and medical devices. Owing to its mechano-ceramic nature, MXenes have superior thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. Recently, MXene-based materials are being extensively explored for solar cell applications wherein materials with superior sustainability, performance, and efficiency have been developed in demand to reduce the manufacturing cost of the present solar cell materials as well as enhance the productivity, efficiency, and performance of the MXene-based materials for solar energy harvesting. It is aimed in this review to study those MXenes employed in solar technologies, and in terms of the layout of the current paper, those 2D materials candidates used in solar cell applications are briefly reviewed and discussed, and then the fabrication methods are introduced. The key synthesis methods of MXenes, as well as the electrical, optical, and thermoelectric properties, are explained before those research efforts studying MXenes in solar cell materials are comprehensively discussed. It is believed that the use of MXene in solar technologies is in its infancy stage and many research efforts are yet to be performed on the current pitfalls to fill the existing voids.
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- Zhe Shi
- School of Physics and New Energy, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China;
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Skorokhod A, Mercier N, Allain M, Manceau M, Katan C, Kepenekian M. From Zero- to One-Dimensional, Opportunities and Caveats of Hybrid Iodobismuthates for Optoelectronic Applications. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:17123-17131. [PMID: 34719229 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c02384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The association of the electron acceptor 4,4'-amino-bipyridinium (AmV2+) dication and BiI3 in an acidic solution affords three organic-inorganic hybrid materials, (AmV)3(BiI6)2 (1), (AmV)2(Bi4I16) (2), and (AmV)BiI5 (3), whose structures are based on isolated BiI63- and Bi4I164- anion clusters in 1 and 2, respectively, and on a one-dimensional (1D) chain of trans-connected corner-sharing octahedra in 3. In contrast with known methylviologen-based hybrids, these compounds are more soluble in polar solvents, allowing thin film formation by spin-coating. (AmV)BiI5 exhibits a broad absorption band in the visible region leading to an optical bandgap of 1.54 eV and shows a PV effect as demonstrated by a significant open-circuit voltage close to 500 mV. The electronic structure of the three compounds has been investigated using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT). Unexpectedly, despite the trans-connected corner-shared octahedra, for (AmV)BiI5, the valence state shows no coupling along the wire direction, leading to a high effective mass for holes, while in contrast, the strong coupling between Bi 6px orbitals in the same direction at the conduction band minimum suggests excellent electron transport properties. This contributes to the low current output leading to the low efficiency of perovskite solar cells based on (AmV)BiI5. Further insight is provided for trans- and cis-MI5 1D model structures (M = Bi or Pb) based on DFT investigations.
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- Alla Skorokhod
- MOLTECH-Anjou, UMR-CNRS 6200, Université d'Angers, 2 Bd Lavoisier, 49045 Angers, France
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- MOLTECH-Anjou, UMR-CNRS 6200, Université d'Angers, 2 Bd Lavoisier, 49045 Angers, France
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- MOLTECH-Anjou, UMR-CNRS 6200, Université d'Angers, 2 Bd Lavoisier, 49045 Angers, France
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- Department of Solar Technologies, INES, CEA, LITEN, Université Grenoble Alpes, F-73375 Le Bourget du Lac, France
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- Univ Rennes, ENSCR, INSA Rennes, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR 6226, Rennes F-35000, France
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- Univ Rennes, ENSCR, INSA Rennes, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR 6226, Rennes F-35000, France
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Maranghi S, Parisi ML, Basosi R, Sinicropi A. The critical issue of using lead for sustainable massive production of perovskite solar cells: a review of relevant literature. OPEN RESEARCH EUROPE 2021; 1:44. [PMID: 37645134 PMCID: PMC10445902 DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.13428.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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This work aims to review the most significant studies dealing with the environmental issues of the use of lead in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). A careful discussion and rationalization of the environmental and human health toxicity impacts, evaluated by life cycle assessment and risk assessment studies, is presented. The results of this analysis are prospectively related to the possible future massive production of PSC technology.
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- Simone Maranghi
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, R²ES Lab, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, Siena, 53100, Italy
- Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI), Via della Lastruccia 3, Firenze, 50019, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, R²ES Lab, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, Siena, 53100, Italy
- Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI), Via della Lastruccia 3, Firenze, 50019, Italy
- Institute for the Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds (CNR-ICCOM), Italian National Council for Research, Via Madonna del Piano 10, Firenze, 50019, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, R²ES Lab, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, Siena, 53100, Italy
- Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI), Via della Lastruccia 3, Firenze, 50019, Italy
- Institute for the Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds (CNR-ICCOM), Italian National Council for Research, Via Madonna del Piano 10, Firenze, 50019, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, R²ES Lab, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, Siena, 53100, Italy
- Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI), Via della Lastruccia 3, Firenze, 50019, Italy
- Institute for the Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds (CNR-ICCOM), Italian National Council for Research, Via Madonna del Piano 10, Firenze, 50019, Italy
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Wang KL, Zhou YH, Lou YH, Wang ZK. Perovskite indoor photovoltaics: opportunity and challenges. Chem Sci 2021; 12:11936-11954. [PMID: 34667561 PMCID: PMC8457370 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc03251h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoTs), photovoltaics (PVs) has a vast market supply gap of billion dollars. Moreover, it also puts forward new requirements for the development of indoor photovoltaic devices (IPVs). In recent years, PVs represented by organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs), silicon solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), etc. considered for use in IoTs mechanisms have also been extensively investigated. However, there are few reports on the indoor applications of perovskite devices, even though it has the advantages of better performance. In fact, perovskite has the advantages of better bandgap adjustability, lower cost, and easier preparation of large-area on flexible substrates, compared with other types of IPVs. This review starts from the development status of IoTs and investigates the cost, technology, and future trends of IPVs. We believe that perovskite photovoltaics is more suitable for indoor applications and review some strategies for fabricating high-performance perovskite indoor photovoltaic devices (IPVs). Finally, we also put forward a perspective for the long-term development of perovskite IPVs.
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- Kai-Li Wang
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University Suzhou Jiangsu 215123 China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University Suzhou Jiangsu 215123 China
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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 for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University Suzhou Jiangsu 215123 China
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Lee S, Kwak S, Park T, Son B, Yun HJ, Hur J, Yoo H. Synthesis of Lead-Free CaTiO 3 Oxide Perovskite Film through Solution Combustion Method and Its Thickness-Dependent Hysteresis Behaviors within 100 mV Operation. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26185446. [PMID: 34576916 PMCID: PMC8471917 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Perovskite is attracting considerable interest because of its excellent semiconducting properties and optoelectronic performance. In particular, lead perovskites have been used extensively in photovoltaic, photodetectors, thin-film transistors, and various electronic applications. On the other hand, the elimination of lead is essential because of its strong toxicity. This paper reports the synthesis of lead-free calcium titanate perovskite (CaTiO3) using a solution-processed combustion method. The chemical and morphological properties of CaTiO3 were examined as a function of its thickness by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry. The analysis showed that thicker films formed by a cumulative coating result in larger grains and more oxygen vacancies. Furthermore, thickness-dependent hysteresis behaviors were examined by fabricating a metal-CaTiO3-metal structure. The electrical hysteresis could be controlled over an extremely low voltage operation, as low as 100 mV, by varying the grain size and oxygen vacancies.
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- Subin Lee
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (S.L.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (S.L.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea;
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- Research Center for Materials Analysis, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Daejeon 34133, Korea; (B.S.); (H.J.Y.)
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- Research Center for Materials Analysis, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Daejeon 34133, Korea; (B.S.); (H.J.Y.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.H.); (H.Y.)
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (S.L.); (S.K.)
- Correspondence: (J.H.); (H.Y.)
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