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Richardson A, Alster J, Khoroshyy P, Psencik J, Valenta J, Tuma R, Critchley K. Direct Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrophilic Cu-Deficient Copper Indium Sulfide Quantum Dots. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:17114-17124. [PMID: 38645370 PMCID: PMC11025077 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Copper indium sulfide (CIS) nanocrystals constitute a promising alternative to cadmium- and lead-containing nanoparticles. We report a synthetic method that yields hydrophilic, core-only CIS quantum dots, exhibiting size-dependent, copper-deficient composition and optical properties that are suitable for direct coupling to biomolecules and nonradiative energy transfer applications. To assist such applications, we complemented previous studies covering the femtosecond-picosecond time scale with the investigation of slower radiative and nonradiative processes on the nanosecond time scale, using both time-resolved emission and transient absorption. As expected for core particles, relaxation occurs mainly nonradiatively, resulting in low, size-dependent photoluminescence quantum yield. The nonradiative relaxation from the first excited band is wavelength-dependent with lifetimes between 25 and 150 ns, reflecting the size distribution of the particles. Approximately constant lifetimes of around 65 ns were observed for nonradiative relaxation from the defect states at lower energies. The photoluminescence exhibited a large Stokes shift. The band gap emission decays on the order of 10 ns, while the defect emission is further red-shifted, and the lifetimes are on the order of 100 ns. Both sets of radiative lifetimes are wavelength-dependent, increasing toward longer wavelengths. Despite the low radiative quantum yield, the aqueous solubility and long lifetimes of the defect states are compatible with the proposed role of CIS quantum dots as excitation energy donors to biological molecules.
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- Amanda Richardson
- Astbury
Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague 121 16, Czech Republic
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- Department
of Chemical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague 121 16, Czech Republic
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- Department
of Chemical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague 121 16, Czech Republic
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- Department
of Chemical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague 121 16, Czech Republic
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- Astbury
Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
- Faculty
of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice 370 05, Czech Republic
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- Astbury
Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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Banyal R, Khan AAP, Sudhaik A, Sonu, Raizada P, Khan A, Singh P, Rub MA, Azum N, Alotaibi MM, Asiri AM. Emergence of CuInS 2 derived photocatalyst for environmental remediation and energy conversion. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117288. [PMID: 37797665 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Hydrogen production, catalytic organic synthesis, carbon dioxide reduction, environmental purification, and other major fields have all adopted photocatalytic technologies due to their eco-friendliness, ease of use, and reliance on sunlight as the driving force. Photocatalyst is the key component of photocatalytic technology. Thus, it is of utmost importance to produce highly efficient, stable, visible-light-responsive photocatalysts. CIS stands out among other visible-light-response photocatalysts for its advantageous combination of easy synthesis, non-toxicity, high stability, and suitable band structure. In this study, we took a brief glance at the synthesis techniques for CIS after providing a quick introduction to the fundamental semiconductor features, including the crystal and band structures of CIS. Then, we discussed the ways doping, heterojunction creation, p-n heterojunction, type-II heterojunction, and Z-scheme may be used to modify CIS's performance. Subsequently, the applications of CIS towards pollutant degradation, CO2 reduction, water splitting, and other toxic pollutants remediation are reviewed in detail. Finally, several remaining problems with CIS-based photocatalysts are highlighted, along with future potential for constructing more superior photocatalysts.
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- Rahul Banyal
- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, 173229, India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, 173229, India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP, 173229, India.
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Maskari S, Issac A, Varanasi SR, Hildner R, Sofin RGS, Ibrahim AR, Abou-Zied OK. Dye-induced photoluminescence quenching of quantum dots: role of excited state lifetime and confinement of charge carriers. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:14126-14137. [PMID: 37161937 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp00715d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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We investigate the role of quantum confinement and photoluminescence (PL) lifetime of photoexcited charge carriers in semiconductor core/shell quantum dots (QDs) via PL quenching due to surface modification. Surface modification is controlled by varying the number of dye molecules adsorbed onto the QD shell surface forming QD-dye nanoassemblies. We selected CuInS2/ZnS (CIS) and InP/ZnS (InP) core/shell QDs exhibiting relatively weak (664 meV) and strong (1194 meV) confinement potentials for the conduction band electron. Moreover, the difference in the emission mechanism gives rise to a long and short excited state lifetime of CIS (ca. 290 ns) and InP (ca. 37 ns) QDs. Dye molecules of different ionic characters (rhodamine 575: zwitterionic and rhodamine 560: cationic) are used as quenchers. A detailed analysis of Stern-Volmer data shows that (i) quenching is generally more pronounced in CIS-dye assemblies as compared to InP-dye assemblies, (ii) dynamic quenching is dominating in all QD-dye assemblies with only a minor contribution from static quenching and (iii) the cationic dye shows a stronger interaction with the QD shell surface than the zwitterionic dye. Observations (i) and (ii) can be explained by the differences in the amplitude of the electronic component of the exciton wavefunction near the dye binding sites in both QDs, which results in the breaking up of the electron-hole pair and favors charge trapping. Observation (iii) can be attributed to the variations in electrostatic interactions between the negatively charged QD shell surface and the cationic and zwitterionic dyes, with the former exhibiting a stronger interaction. Moreover, the long lifetime of CIS QDs facilitates us to easily probe different time scales of the trapping processes and thus differentiate the origins of static and dynamic quenching components that appear in the Stern-Volmer analysis.
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- Saleem Al-Maskari
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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Fu X, Tao J, Zhao Z, Sun S, Zhao L, He Z, Gao Y, Xia Y. Interfacial S-O bonds specifically boost Z-scheme charge separation in a CuInS 2/In 2O 3 heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic activity. RSC Adv 2023; 13:8227-8237. [PMID: 36922941 PMCID: PMC10009657 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00043e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Reducing the recombination rate of photoexcited electron-hole pairs is always a great challenging work for the photocatalytic technique. In response to this issue, herein, a novel Z-scheme CuInS2/In2O3 with interfacial S-O linkages was synthesized by a hydrothermal and subsequently annealing method. The Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) measurements confirmed the formation of covalent S-O bonds between CuInS2 and In2O3. The quenching and electron spin resonance (ESR) tests revealed the Z-scheme transfer route of photogenerated carriers over the CuInS2/In2O3 heterojunctions, which was further verified theoretically via density functional theory (DFT) calculations. As expected, the CuInS2/In2O3 heterojunctions showed significantly boosted photocatalytic activities for lomefloxacin degradation and Cr(vi) reduction under visible light illumination compared with the bare materials. Accordingly, a synergistic photocatalytic mechanism of Z-scheme heterostructures and interfacial S-O bonding was proposed, in which the S-O linkage could act as a specific bridge to modify the Z-scheme manner for accelerating the interfacial charge transmission. Furthermore, the CuInS2/In2O3 heterojunction also exhibited excellent performance perceived in the stability and reusability tests. This work provides a new approach for designing and fabricating novel Z-scheme heterostructures with a high-efficiency charge transfer route.
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- Xiaofei Fu
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Microelectronics and Control Engineering, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 China
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Dong S, Wang D, Gao X, Fu L, Jia J, Xu Y, Zhang B, Zou G. Glow and Flash Adjustable Chemiluminescence with Tunable Waveband from the Same CuInS 2@ZnS Nanocrystal Luminophore. Anal Chem 2022; 94:6902-6908. [PMID: 35486816 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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All commercial chemiluminescence (CL) assays are conducted with either glow or flash CL of eye-visible waveband from chemical luminophores. Herein, glow and flash, as well as waveband adjustable CL from the same nanoparticle luminophore of thiol-capped CuInS2@ZnS nanocrystals (CIS@ZnS-Thiol), are proposed via extensively exploiting the differed redox nature of CL triggering reagents. Taking thiosalicylic acid (TSA) as the model thiol-capping agent, the electron-injection-initiated charge transfer between CIS@ZnS-TSA and reductant can bring out efficient glow CL while the hole-injection-initiated charge transfer between CIS@ZnS-TSA and oxidant can give off obvious flash CL under optimum conditions. The maximum emission wavelength for CL of CIS@ZnS-TSA is adjustable from 730 nm to 823 nm via employing different triggering agents. Promisingly, the coexistent reductant of N2H4·H2O and oxidant of H2O2 can be employed as dual triggering reagents to trigger eye-visible and highly efficient flash CL from CIS@ZnS-TSA. The maximum emission intensity for flash CL of CIS@ZnS-TSA/N2H4-H2O2 is 101-fold greater than the glow CL of CIS@ZnS-TSA/N2H4 and 22-fold greater than the flash CL of CIS@ZnS-TSA/H2O2, respectively. The flash CL from CIS@ZnS-TSA/N2H4-H2O2 is qualified for highly sensitive and selective CL immunoassay in a commercialized typical procedure with the entire operating process manually terminated within 35 min.
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- Shuangtian Dong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Stefan M, Leostean C, Toloman D, Popa A, Pana O, Barbu-Tudoran L. Spectroscopic and Morpho-Structural Characterization of Copper Indium Disulfide–Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites with Photocatalytic Properties. ANAL LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2043887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- M. Stefan
- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for R & D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Electron Microscopy Center, Faculty of Biology and Geology, “Babes-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Wu F, Pathak R, Liu J, Jian R, Zhang T, Qiao Q. Photoelectrochemical Application and Charge Transport Dynamics of a Water-Stable Organic-Inorganic Halide (C 6H 4NH 2CuCl 2I) Film in Aqueous Solution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:44274-44283. [PMID: 34503328 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c11082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A water-stable thin film composed of C6H4NH2CuCl2I was fabricated using spin-coating precursor solutions that dissolved equimolar amounts of C6H4NH2I and CuCl2 in N,N-dimethylformamide. Photoelectrochemical characteristics show that the C6H4NH2CuCl2I film demonstrated a stable photocurrent (∼1 μA/cm2) in an aqueous solution under white light (11.5 mW/cm2) even after 3000 s, while exhibiting a photon-to-current efficiency of 0.093% under AM1.5 (100 mW/cm2) illumination. However, these values were significantly lower than those of the CH3NH3PbX3 (X = I, Cl) film in solid devices. The electron diffusion length L(e-) (373 nm) and hole diffusion length L(h+) (177 nm) in the C6H4NH2CuCl2I photoelectrode were significantly lower than those of CH3NH3PbX3, limiting the photoelectrochemical and photocatalysis performances. Moreover, L(h+) was shorter than L(e-) in the C6H4NH2CuCl2I photoelectrode, resulting in the hole-collecting efficiency [ηc(h+)] being lower than the electron-collecting efficiency [ηc(e-)]. A CuO interlayer was introduced as a hole transport layer for the C6H4NH2CuCl2I photoelectrode, which improved L(h+) and ηc(h+).
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- Fan Wu
- School of Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, People's Republic of China
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- Applied Materials Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- School of Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, People's Republic of China
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244, United States
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Tian H, Sun M, Zai J, Chen M, Li W, Hu J, Ali N, He K, Xin Z, Qian X. Interlocked 3D active carbon fibers and monolithic I-doped Bi 2O 2CO 3 structure built by 2D face-to-face interaction: endowed with cycling stability and photocatalytic activity. CrystEngComm 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1ce00290b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photocatalysis is considered a remarkable green method in the catalytic degradation of wastewater; however, the collection and loading of the powdered catalyst is still a problem.
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Elwan HA, Morshedy AS, El Naggar AMA. Highly Efficient Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production via Water Splitting using FeCl 3 -Based Ionic Liquids as Homogeneous Photocatalysts. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:6602-6612. [PMID: 33049113 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The ionic liquid (IL) 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide/FeCl3 [OMIM]Br/FeCl3 was prepared with three molar ratios of [OMIM]Br/FeCl3 (0.5 : 1, 1 : 1, and 2 : 1), and fully characterized through 1 H and 13 C NMR, Fourier-transform IR, and Raman spectroscopic techniques. The optical properties of the prepared [OMIM]Br/FeCl3 ILs were revealed via diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence spectra. The photocatalytic activity of [OMIM]Br/FeCl3 ILs as homogenous photocatalysts were investigated towards hydrogen generation from methanol/water mixtures under visible light irradiation. The FeCl3 -based IL with [OMIM]Br/FeCl3 molar ratio of 1 : 1 exhibited the highest visible light photocatalytic activity with a hydrogen productivity of 243.2 mmol h-1 g-1 and a hydrogen purity of 95.5 %; such a high hydrogen yield and purity was reported for the first time. It was proposed that [OMIM] Br acted as an electron acceptor, which delayed the electron-hole pair recombination of FeCl3 . Also, [OMIM] Br could capture the produced carbon dioxide that is released with hydrogen gas. Additionally, [OMIM] Br/FeCl3 could be reused six times with nearly the same photocatalytic activity. These outstanding credits in terms of hydrogen generation rate and purity plus the economic feasibility, through several cycles of reuse, could certify such an IL as a promising photocatalyst for employment in water splitting. This paper suggests ways forward for research to develop the use of ILs as efficient and effective photocatalysts for hydrogen generation via water splitting.
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- Hosni Ahmed Elwan
- Petroleum Refining Division, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt) E-mail: address: E-mail: address
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- Petroleum Refining Division, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt) E-mail: address: E-mail: address
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- Petroleum Refining Division, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt) E-mail: address: E-mail: address
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The Photoluminescence and Biocompatibility of CuInS2-Based Ternary Quantum Dots and Their Biological Applications. CHEMOSENSORS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors8040101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have become a unique class of materials with great potential for applications in biomedical and optoelectronic devices. However, conventional QDs contains toxic heavy metals such as Pb, Cd and Hg. Hence, it is imperative to find an alternative material with similar optical properties and low cytotoxicity. Among these materials, CuInS2 (CIS) QDs have attracted a lot of interest due to their direct band gap in the infrared region, large optical absorption coefficient and low toxic composition. These factors make them a good material for biomedical application. This review starts with the origin and photophysical characteristics of CIS QDs. This is followed by various synthetic strategies, including synthesis in organic and aqueous solvents, and the tuning of their optical properties. Lastly, their significance in various biological applications is presented with their prospects in clinical applications.
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Tateishi I, Furukawa M, Katsumata H, Kaneco S. Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production by Zn(1−2x)CuxIn2S(4−1.5x) co-doped with Cu and excess in under visible light irradiation. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-03450-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Shin SJ, Koo JJ, Lee JK, Chung TD. Unique Luminescence of Hexagonal Dominant Colloidal Copper Indium Sulphide Quantum Dots in Dispersed Solutions. Sci Rep 2019; 9:20144. [PMID: 31882977 PMCID: PMC6934773 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56762-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Luminescent hexagonal dominant copper indium sulphide (h-dominant CIS) quantum dots (QDs) by precursor-injection of mixed metal-dialkyldithiocarbamate precursors. Owing to the different reactivity of the precursors, this method allowed the CIS QDs to grow while retaining the crystallinity of the hexagonal nucleus. The photoluminescence (PL) spectra exhibited dual emission (600–700 nm red emission and 700–800 nm NIR emission) resulting from the combined contributions of the hexagonal (wurtzite) h-CIS and tetragonal (chalcopyrite) t-CIS QDs, i.e. the NIR and red emissions were due to the h-CIS QDs and coexisting t-CIS QDs (weight ratio of h-CIS/t-CIS ~ 10), respectively. The PL intensities of the h-CIS as well as t-CIS QDs were enhanced by post-synthetic heat treatment; the t-CIS QDs were particularly sensitive to the heat treatment. By separating h-CIS and t-CIS successfully, it was demonstrated that this phenomenon was not affected by size and composition but by the donor-acceptor pair states and defect concentration originating from their crystal structure. The h-dominant CIS QDs in this work provide a new technique to control the optical property of Cu-In-S ternary NCs.
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- Samuel Jaeho Shin
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.,Technology Research Centre, LG Chem, Seoul, 07796, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. .,Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology, Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-do, 16229, Republic of Korea.
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The Effect of Cu and Ga Doped ZnIn2S4 under Visible Light on the High Generation of H2 Production. CHEMENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering3040079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A Cu+ and Ga3+ co-doped ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst (Zn(1−2x)(CuGa)xIn2S4) with controlled band gap was prepared via a simple one-step solvothermal method. Zn(1−2x)(CuGa)xIn2S4 acted as an efficient photocatalyst for H2 evolution under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm; 4500 µW/cm2). The effects of the (Cu and Ga)/Zn molar ratios of Zn(1−2x)(CuGa)xIn2S4 on the crystal structure (hexagonal structure), morphology (microsphere-like flower), optical property (light harvesting activity and charge hole separation ability), and photocatalytic activity have been investigated in detail. The maximum H2 evolution rate (1650 µmol·h−1·g−1) was achieved over Zn0.84(CuGa)0.13In2S4, showing a 3.3 times higher rate than that of untreated ZnIn2S4. The bandgap energy of Zn(1−2x)(CuGa)xIn2S4 decreased from 2.67 to 1.90 eV as the amount of doping Cu+ and Ga3+ increased.
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Khorasani A, Marandi M, Khosroshahi R, Malekshahi Byranvand M, Dehghani M, Iraji Zad A, Tajabadi F, Taghavinia N. Optimization of CuIn 1-XGa XS 2 Nanoparticles and Their Application in the Hole-Transporting Layer of Highly Efficient and Stable Mixed-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:30838-30845. [PMID: 31408321 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b08714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Inorganic hole-transport materials (HTMs) have been frequently applied in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and are a promising solution to improve the poor stability of PSCs. In this study, we investigate solution-processed copper indium gallium disulfide (CIGS) nanocrystals (NCs) as a dopant-free inorganic HTM in n-i-p type PSCs. Moreover, Cs0.05(MA0.17-FA0.83)0.95Pb(I0.83Br0.17)3 mixed-halide perovskite with proper crystalline quality and long-time stability was utilized as the light-absorbing layer under ambient conditions. To optimize the cell performance and better charge extraction from the perovskite layer, the Ga concentration in the Cu(In1-XGaX)S2 composition was changed, and the X value was altered between 0.0 and 0.75. It was shown that the CIGS band gap enhances with increasing Ga content; thus, with tunable band gaps and engineering of the energy level alignment, a better collection of photogenerated holes and a reduced electron-hole recombination rate could be achieved. The maximum power conversion efficiency of 15.6% was obtained for the PSC with Cu(In0.5Ga0.5)S2 hole-transport layer composition, which is the highest efficiency reported so far for CIGS-based dopant-free PSCs. This value is very close to the efficiency of devices fabricated with doped spiro-OMeTAD as an organic HTM. Additionally, the stability of nonencapsulated PSCs was studied, and CIGS-based devices demonstrated 70% retention after 90 days of aging in the dark and in 50% relative humidity conditions. This result is quite better than the similar measurements for the doped spiro-OMeTAD-based devices.
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- Azam Khorasani
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science , Arak University , Arak 38156 , Iran
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science , Arak University , Arak 38156 , Iran
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- Research Department of Nano-Technology and Advanced Materials , Materials and Energy Research Center , Karaj 31787-316 , Iran
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Improvement of Photocatalytic H2-Generation under Visible Light Irradiation by Controlling the Band Gap of ZnIn2S4 with Cu and In. Catalysts 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/catal9080681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The band gap controlled photocatalyst (Zn0.74Cu0.13In2S3.805) was prepared via a simple one-step solvothermal method. The effects of doping of Cu+ and excess In on the photocatalytic activity of ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst were investigated. In addition, optical properties, surface morphology and crystal structure were evaluated. The maximum H2 evolution rate (2370 µmol h−1 g−1) was achieved with Zn0.74Cu0.13In2S3.805, which was about five times higher than that of untreated ZnIn2S4 under visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm). The band gap of Zn0.74Cu0.13In2S3.805 decreased to 1.98 eV by raising the maximum position of the valence band, compared to ZnIn2S4. Furthermore, the recombination of electron hole pairs was effectively reduced. This research contributes to the development of highly active photocatalysts under visible light.
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Mechanochemical Synthesis and Characterization of CuInS₂/ZnS Nanocrystals. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24061031. [PMID: 30875932 PMCID: PMC6471728 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24061031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, CuInS2/ZnS nanocrystals were synthesized by a two-step mechanochemical synthesis for the first time. In the first step, tetragonal CuInS2 was prepared from copper, indium and sulphur precursors. The obtained CuInS2 was further co-milled with zinc acetate dihydrate and sodium sulphide nonahydrate as precursors for cubic ZnS. Structural characterization of the CuInS2/ZnS nanocrystals was performed by X-ray diffraction analysis, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Specific surface area of the product (86 m2/g) was measured by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption method and zeta potential of the particles dispersed in water was calculated from measurements of their electrophoretic mobility. Optical properties of the nanocrystals were determined using photoluminescence emission spectroscopy.
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Rath T, Scheunemann D, Canteri R, Amenitsch H, Handl J, Wewerka K, Kothleitner G, Leimgruber S, Knall AC, Haque SA. Ligand-free preparation of polymer/CuInS 2 nanocrystal films and the influence of 1,3-benzenedithiol on their photovoltaic performance and charge recombination properties. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. C 2019; 7:943-952. [PMID: 30774956 PMCID: PMC6350655 DOI: 10.1039/c8tc05103h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Bulk heterojunction solar cells based on conjugated polymer donors and fullerene-derivative acceptors have received much attention in the last decade. Alternative acceptors like organic non-fullerene acceptors or inorganic nanocrystals have been investigated to a lesser extent; however, they also show great potential. In this study, one focus is set on the investigation of the in situ growth of copper indium sulfide nanocrystals in a conjugated polymer matrix. This preparation method allows the fabrication of a hybrid active layer without long-chain ligands, which could hinder charge separation and transport. In contrast, surfactants for the passivation of the nanocrystal surface are missing. To tackle this problem, we modified the absorber layer with 1,3-benzenedithiol and investigated the influence on charge transfer and solar cell performance. Using ToF-SIMS measurements, we could show that 1,3-benzenedithiol is successfully incorporated and homogeneously distributed in the absorber layer, which significantly increases the power conversion efficiency of the corresponding solar cells. This can be correlated to an improved charge transfer between the nanocrystals and the conjugated polymer as revealed by transient absorption spectroscopy as well as prolonged carrier lifetimes as disclosed by transient photovoltage measurements.
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- Thomas Rath
- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM) , NAWI Graz , Graz University of Technology , Stremayrgasse 9 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Energy and Semiconductor Research Laboratory , Department of Physics , Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg , Carl-von-Ossietzky-Strasse 9-11 , 26129 Oldenburg , Germany
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- Fondazione Bruno Kessler - Center for Materials and Microsystems , Via Sommarive 18 , I-38123 Povo (Trento) , Italy
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry , NAWI Graz , Graz University of Technology , Stremayrgasse 9 , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM) , NAWI Graz , Graz University of Technology , Stremayrgasse 9 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Institute for Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis and Center for Electron Microscopy , Graz University of Technology , NAWI Graz , Steyrergasse 17 , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Institute for Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis and Center for Electron Microscopy , Graz University of Technology , NAWI Graz , Steyrergasse 17 , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM) , NAWI Graz , Graz University of Technology , Stremayrgasse 9 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM) , NAWI Graz , Graz University of Technology , Stremayrgasse 9 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Plastic Electronics , Imperial College London , Imperial College Road , London , SW7 2AZ , UK
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Lühmann H, Quiroga-González E, Kienle L, Duppel V, Neubüser G, Bensch W. Exploring the Cu-In-S System under Solvothermal Conditions near the Composition CuIn5
S8. Z Anorg Allg Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201800421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Henning Lühmann
- Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Universität Kiel; Max-Eyth-Str.2 24119 Kiel Germany
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- Institute for Material Science of the University of Kiel; Kaiserstr. 2 24143 Kiel Germany
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- Nanochemistry; Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research; Heisenbergstr. 1 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute for Material Science of the University of Kiel; Kaiserstr. 2 24143 Kiel Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Universität Kiel; Max-Eyth-Str.2 24119 Kiel Germany
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Bai X, Purcell-Milton F, Gun'ko YK. Optical Properties, Synthesis, and Potential Applications of Cu-Based Ternary or Quaternary Anisotropic Quantum Dots, Polytypic Nanocrystals, and Core/Shell Heterostructures. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9010085. [PMID: 30634642 PMCID: PMC6359286 DOI: 10.3390/nano9010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This review summaries the optical properties, recent progress in synthesis, and a range of applications of luminescent Cu-based ternary or quaternary quantum dots (QDs). We first present the unique optical properties of the Cu-based multicomponent QDs, regarding their emission mechanism, high photoluminescent quantum yields (PLQYs), size-dependent bandgap, composition-dependent bandgap, broad emission range, large Stokes’ shift, and long photoluminescent (PL) lifetimes. Huge progress has taken place in this area over the past years, via detailed experimenting and modelling, giving a much more complete understanding of these nanomaterials and enabling the means to control and therefore take full advantage of their important properties. We then fully explore the techniques to prepare the various types of Cu-based ternary or quaternary QDs (including anisotropic nanocrystals (NCs), polytypic NCs, and spherical, nanorod and tetrapod core/shell heterostructures) are introduced in subsequent sections. To date, various strategies have been employed to understand and control the QDs distinct and new morphologies, with the recent development of Cu-based nanorod and tetrapod structure synthesis highlighted. Next, we summarize a series of applications of these luminescent Cu-based anisotropic and core/shell heterostructures, covering luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs), bioimaging and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Finally, we provide perspectives on the overall current status, challenges, and future directions in this field. The confluence of advances in the synthesis, properties, and applications of these Cu-based QDs presents an important opportunity to a wide-range of fields and this piece gives the reader the knowledge to grasp these exciting developments.
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- Xue Bai
- School of Chemistry and CRANN Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Chemistry and CRANN Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Chemistry and CRANN Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland.
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Perner V, Rath T, Pirolt F, Glatter O, Wewerka K, Letofsky-Papst I, Zach P, Hobisch M, Kunert B, Trimmel G. Hot injection synthesis of CuInS2 nanocrystals using metal xanthates and their application in hybrid solar cells. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj04823a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Copper indium sulfide nanocrystals with sizes of 3–4 nm were synthesized from metal xanthates in a hot injection reaction. After ligand exchange, their performance as acceptors in polymer/nanocrystal hybrid solar cells was evaluated.
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- Verena Perner
- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM), NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM), NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM), NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM), NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis and Center for Electron Microscopy, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis and Center for Electron Microscopy, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Food Chemistry, NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute of Paper, Pulp and Fibre Technology, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials (ICTM), NAWI Graz, Graz University of Technology
- 8010 Graz
- Austria
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Wang BY, Zhang GY, Cui GW, Xu YY, Liu Y, Xing CY. Controllable fabrication of α-Ag2WO4 nanorod-clusters with superior simulated sunlight photocatalytic performance. Inorg Chem Front 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8qi01025k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This work presents the greatly boosted photoactivity of α-Ag2WO4 nanorod-clusters fabricated by adjusting the molar ratio of raw materials.
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- Bing-Yu Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Shandong Normal University
- Jinan 250014
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- P. R. China
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Zhou R, Huang Y, Zhou J, Niu H, Wan L, Li Y, Xu J, Xu J. Copper selenide (Cu 3Se 2 and Cu 2-xSe) thin films: electrochemical deposition and electrocatalytic application in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Dalton Trans 2018; 47:16587-16595. [PMID: 30417916 DOI: 10.1039/c8dt03791d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, high crystallinity copper selenide thin films directly deposited onto conducting substrates were obtained through a potentiostatic electrodeposition approach. The as-deposited copper selenides involve annealing induced phase transformation from tetragonal Cu3Se2 to cubic Cu2-xSe. The annealing also leads to a remarkable morphology change from dendritic nanosheets to connected networks and separated particle shapes for the annealed (A-Cu2-xSe) and selenized (S-Cu2-xSe) samples, respectively. The copper selenide thin films were demonstrated to serve as efficient counter electrodes (CEs) in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSCs) for electrocatalyzing polysulfide electrolyte regeneration. The CdS/CdSe QDSCs constructed with copper selenide CEs deliver considerable power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), especially an optimal value of 3.89% for the A-Cu2-xSe CE-based device. The enhanced photovoltaic performance benefits from the connected network microstructure of A-Cu2-xSe films which afford a large number of reaction sites and efficient charge transport pathways. The Tafel polarization characterization further indicates that, in contrast to the commonly used Cu2S and Pt CEs, the non-stoichiometric Cu2-xSe CE exhibits better electrochemical catalytic activity. This work highlights the great potential of electrodeposition for fabricating promising copper selenide CEs for high performance QDSCs.
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- Ru Zhou
- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China.
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Photoelectrochemical aptasensor for sulfadimethoxine using g-C3N4 quantum dots modified with reduced graphene oxide. Mikrochim Acta 2018; 185:345. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-018-2877-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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I-III-VI chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals: Synthesis, properties, and applications. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(18)63052-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Duan C, Luo W, Jiu T, Li J, Wang Y, Lu F. Facile preparation and characterization of ZnCdS nanocrystals for interfacial applications in photovoltaic devices. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 512:353-360. [PMID: 29080531 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.09.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Recently, ZnCdS nanocrystals (NCs) have attracted intense attention because of their specific optical properties and electrical characteristics. In this paper, a green and facile solution method is reported for the preparation of ZnCdS nanocrystals using dimethylsulfoxide as small molecular ligands. The ZnCdS nanocrystals are used as an interface modification material in the photovoltaic devices. It is found that the modification of ZnCdS on TiO2 surface not only suppresses the recombination loss of carriers but also reduces the series resistance of TiO2/active layer. Consequently, both of the short circuit current (Jsc) and the fill factor (FF) of the solar cells were significantly improved. Power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.75% based on TiO2/ZnCdS was achieved in contrast to 6.65% of the reference devices based on pure TiO2 film in organic solar cells. Furthermore, the PCE of perovskite solar cells based on TiO2/ZnCdS was observed with 8.3% enhancement compared to that of pure TiO2-based ones.
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- Chenghao Duan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, PR China; Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266101, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, PR China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266101, PR China.
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266101, PR China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266101, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, PR China
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Jiang XY, Zhang L, Liu YL, Yu XD, Liang YY, Qu P, Zhao WW, Xu JJ, Chen HY. Hierarchical CuInS 2-based heterostructure: Application for photocathodic bioanalysis of sarcosine. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 107:230-236. [PMID: 29477123 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this study, on the basis of hierarchical CuInS2-based heterostructure, a novel cathodic photoelectrochemical (PEC) enzymatic bioanalysis of the sarcosine detection was reported. Specifically, heterostructured CuInS2/NiO/ITO photocathode was prepared and sarcosine oxidases (SOx) were integrated for the construction of the enzymatic biosensor. In the bioanalysis, the O2-dependent suppression of the cathodic photocurrent can be observed due to the competition between the as-fabricated O2-sensitive photocathode and the SOx-catalytic event toward O2 reduction. Based on the sarcosine-controlled O2 concentration, a novel photocathodic enzymatic biosensor could be realized for the sensitive and specific sarcosine detection. This work manifested the great potential of CuInS2-based heterostructure as a novel platform for future PEC bioanalytical development and also a PEC method for sarcosine detection, which could be easily extended to numerous other enzymatic systems and to our knowledge has not been reported. This work is expected to stimulate more interest in the design and implementation of numerous CuInS2-based heterostructured photocathodic enzymatic sensing.
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- Xin-Yuan Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; School of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China; School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Bengbu College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Moosakhani S, Sabbagh Alvani AA, Mohammadpour R, Sainio J, Ge Y, Hannula SP. Effect of sulfonating agent and ligand chemistry on structural and optical properties of CuSbS2 particles prepared by heat-up method. CrystEngComm 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ce02052j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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CuSbS2 particles were prepared by a facile heat-up method to investigate the effect of sulfur source and ligand chemistry.
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- Shima Moosakhani
- Color and Polymer Research Center (CPRC)
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Faculty of Polymer Engineering & Color Tech
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- Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Sharif University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Applied Physics
- School of Science
- Aalto University
- Espoo
- Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Aalto University
- Espoo
- Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Aalto University
- Espoo
- Finland
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Al-Shakban M, Matthews PD, Zhong XL, Vitorica-Yrezabal I, Raftery J, Lewis DJ, O'Brien P. On the phase control of CuInS2 nanoparticles from Cu-/In-xanthates. Dalton Trans 2018; 47:5304-5309. [DOI: 10.1039/c8dt00653a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In this paper we report the synthesis characterisation of six In(iii) xanthate complexes that have been used for the synthesis of CuInS2 nanoparticles in conjunction with a Cu(i)-xanthate – we have also demonstrated an ability to control the phase of the material through choice of solvent.
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- Lennard-Jones Laboratories
- School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
- Keele University
- Keele
- UK
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- School of Chemistry
- University of Manchester
- Manchester
- UK
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- School of Materials
- University of Manchester
- Manchester
- UK
- School of Chemistry
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Zhang GY, Wei XM, Bai X, Liu CM, Wang BY, Liu JW. Ethanol–water ambient precipitation of {111} facets exposed Ag3PO4 tetrahedra and its hybrid with graphene oxide for outstanding photoactivity and stability. Inorg Chem Front 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8qi00105g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The work presents the combinative merits of {111} facet effect and the GO hybrid of Ag3PO4 photocatalyst with dramatically improved photocatalytic activity and admirable circulation runs for water treatment.
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- Guo-Ying Zhang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules; Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry
- Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin 300387
- China
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Yue L, Rao H, Du J, Pan Z, Yu J, Zhong X. Comparative advantages of Zn–Cu–In–S alloy QDs in the construction of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. RSC Adv 2018; 8:3637-3645. [PMID: 35542942 PMCID: PMC9077672 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra12321c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Alloyed structures of quantum dot light-harvesting materials favor the suppression of unwanted charge recombination as well as acceleration of the charge extraction and therefore the improvement of photovoltaic performance of the resulting solar cell devices. Herein, the advantages of Zn–Cu–In–S (ZCIS) alloy QD serving as light-harvesting sensitizer materials in the construction of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSCs) were compared with core/shell structured CIS/ZnS, as well as pristine CIS QDs. The built QDSCs with alloyed Zn–Cu–In–S QDs as photosensitizer achieved an average power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.47% (Voc = 0.613 V, Jsc = 22.62 mA cm−2, FF = 0.610) under AM 1.5G one sun irradiation, which was enhanced by 21%, and 82% in comparison to those of CIS/ZnS, and CIS based solar cells, respectively. In comparison to cell device assembled by the plain CIS and core/shell structured CIS/ZnS, the enhanced photovoltaic performance in ZCIS QDSCs is mainly ascribed to the faster photon generated electron injection rate from QD into TiO2 substrate, and the effective restraint of charge recombination, as confirmed by incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency (IPCE), open-circuit voltage decay (OCVD), as well as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. Benefiting from the accelerative electron injection and retarded charge recombination, Zn–Cu–In–S alloy QD based QDSC achieved a PCE of 8.55%, which is 21%, and 82% higher than those of CIS/ZnS, and pristine CIS QDs based solar cells, respectively.![]()
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- Liang Yue
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
- College of Materials and Energy
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- College of Materials and Energy
- South China Agricultural University
- Guangzhou 510642
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- College of Materials and Energy
- South China Agricultural University
- Guangzhou 510642
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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Wavelength-dependent charge carrier dynamics: the case of Ag2S/organic thin films heterojunction solar cells. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.08.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Li S, Li Y, Song P, Ma F, Yang Y. A DFT Study of the Structures and Photoelectric Properties of Benzodithiophene-Based Molecules by Replacing Sulfur with a Variety of Heteroatoms (O, N, P, Si, Se). ChemistrySelect 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201700085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Shan Li
- College of Science; Northeast Forestry University; Harbin Heilongjiang 150040 China
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- College of Science; Northeast Forestry University; Harbin Heilongjiang 150040 China
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- Department of Physics; Liaoning University; Shenyang 110036, Liaoning China
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- Department of Physics; Liaoning University; Shenyang 110036, Liaoning China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore
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Coughlan C, Ibáñez M, Dobrozhan O, Singh A, Cabot A, Ryan KM. Compound Copper Chalcogenide Nanocrystals. Chem Rev 2017; 117:5865-6109. [PMID: 28394585 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.6b00376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 331] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This review captures the synthesis, assembly, properties, and applications of copper chalcogenide NCs, which have achieved significant research interest in the last decade due to their compositional and structural versatility. The outstanding functional properties of these materials stems from the relationship between their band structure and defect concentration, including charge carrier concentration and electronic conductivity character, which consequently affects their optoelectronic, optical, and plasmonic properties. This, combined with several metastable crystal phases and stoichiometries and the low energy of formation of defects, makes the reproducible synthesis of these materials, with tunable parameters, remarkable. Further to this, the review captures the progress of the hierarchical assembly of these NCs, which bridges the link between their discrete and collective properties. Their ubiquitous application set has cross-cut energy conversion (photovoltaics, photocatalysis, thermoelectrics), energy storage (lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen generation), emissive materials (plasmonics, LEDs, biolabelling), sensors (electrochemical, biochemical), biomedical devices (magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray computer tomography), and medical therapies (photochemothermal therapies, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and drug delivery). The confluence of advances in the synthesis, assembly, and application of these NCs in the past decade has the potential to significantly impact society, both economically and environmentally.
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- Claudia Coughlan
- Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland
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- Catalonia Energy Research Institute - IREC, Sant Adria de Besos , Jardins de les Dones de Negre n.1, Pl. 2, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalonia Energy Research Institute - IREC, Sant Adria de Besos , Jardins de les Dones de Negre n.1, Pl. 2, 08930 Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Electronics and Computing, Sumy State University , 2 Rymskogo-Korsakova st., 40007 Sumy, Ukraine
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- Materials Physics & Applications Division: Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory , Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, United States
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- Catalonia Energy Research Institute - IREC, Sant Adria de Besos , Jardins de les Dones de Negre n.1, Pl. 2, 08930 Barcelona, Spain.,ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland
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Girma WM, Fahmi MZ, Permadi A, Abate MA, Chang JY. Synthetic strategies and biomedical applications of I–III–VI ternary quantum dots. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:6193-6216. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb01156c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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In this review, we discuss recent advances of I–III–VI QDs with a major focus on synthesis and biomedical applications; advantages include low toxicity and fluorescent tuning in the biological window.
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- Wubshet Mekonnen Girma
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Taipei
- Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Taipei
- Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Taipei
- Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Taipei
- Republic of China
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Wada C, Iso Y, Isobe T, Sasaki H. Preparation and photoluminescence properties of yellow-emitting CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots embedded in TMAS-derived silica. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra00081b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Photostable silica composites containing CuInS2/ZnS/ZnS quantum dots were fabricated using a sol–gel method. Their photoluminescence quantum yields were 43–47%.
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- Chikako Wada
- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Keio University
- Yokohama 223-8522
- Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Keio University
- Yokohama 223-8522
- Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Keio University
- Yokohama 223-8522
- Japan
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Zhu CN, Zheng DY, Cao HM, Zhu SY, Liu XJ. Aqueous synthesis of highly fluorescent and stable Cu–In–S/ZnS core/shell nanocrystals for cell imaging. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra10215a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An aqueous synthesis route has been presented to prepare hydrophilic Cu–In–S/ZnS core/shell nanocrystals with bright and stable fluorescence.
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- Chun-Nan Zhu
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Information Analysis and Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment
- Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science (State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
- College of Biomedical Engineering
- South-Central University for Nationalities
- Wuhan 430074
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Information Analysis and Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment
- Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science (State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
- College of Biomedical Engineering
- South-Central University for Nationalities
- Wuhan 430074
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Information Analysis and Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment
- Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science (State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
- College of Biomedical Engineering
- South-Central University for Nationalities
- Wuhan 430074
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Information Analysis and Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment
- Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science (State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
- College of Biomedical Engineering
- South-Central University for Nationalities
- Wuhan 430074
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Information Analysis and Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment
- Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science (State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
- College of Biomedical Engineering
- South-Central University for Nationalities
- Wuhan 430074
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Yue W, Wei F, He C, Wu D, Tang N, Qiao Q. l-Cysteine assisted-synthesis of 3D In2S3 for 3D CuInS2 and its application in hybrid solar cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra05730j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hierarchical CuInS2 is synthesized with hierarchical In2S3 as the template, which is applied in MEH-PPV/CuInS2 hybrid solar cells firstly.
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- Wenjin Yue
- School of Biochemical Engineering
- Anhui Polytechnic University
- Wuhu
- P. R. China
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- School of Biochemical Engineering
- Anhui Polytechnic University
- Wuhu
- P. R. China
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- School of Biochemical Engineering
- Anhui Polytechnic University
- Wuhu
- P. R. China
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- School of Biochemical Engineering
- Anhui Polytechnic University
- Wuhu
- P. R. China
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- School of Biochemical Engineering
- Anhui Polytechnic University
- Wuhu
- P. R. China
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- Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
- South Dakota State University
- Brookings
- USA
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Mou M, Wu Y, Niu Q, Wang Y, Yan Z, Liao S. Aggregation-induced emission properties of hydrothermally synthesized Cu–In–S quantum dots. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:3357-3360. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc00170c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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This article reports water-soluble Cu–In–S QDs with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties that can be induced by both an organic solvent and cations.
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- Mingyao Mou
- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- School of Life Science
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance
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Xu D, Shi W, Yang S, Chen B, Bai H, Xiao L. Fabrication of ternary p-n heterostructures AgCl/Ag2O/NaTaO3 photocatalysts: Enhanced charge separation and photocatalytic properties under visible light irradiation. CATAL COMMUN 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2016.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Reiss P, Carrière M, Lincheneau C, Vaure L, Tamang S. Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanocrystals, Focusing on Nontoxic and Earth-Abundant Materials. Chem Rev 2016; 116:10731-819. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.6b00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 382] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Peter Reiss
- Université Grenoble Alpes, INAC-SyMMES, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CEA, INAC-SyMMES-STEP/LEMOH, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CNRS, SPrAM, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, INAC-SyMMES, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CEA, INAC-SyMMES-CIBEST/LAN, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, INAC-SyMMES, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CEA, INAC-SyMMES-STEP/LEMOH, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CNRS, SPrAM, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, INAC-SyMMES, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CEA, INAC-SyMMES-STEP/LEMOH, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- CNRS, SPrAM, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Department
of Chemistry, Sikkim University, Sikkim 737102, India
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Saji P, Ganguli AK, Bhat MA, Ingole PP. Probing the Crystal Structure, Composition-Dependent Absolute Energy Levels, and Electrocatalytic Properties of Silver Indium Sulfide Nanostructures. Chemphyschem 2016; 17:1195-203. [DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201501054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Pintu Saji
- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India
- Institute of Nano Science & Technology, Mohali; Punjab 160062 India
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Kashmir; Srinagar 190006 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Hauz Khas New Delhi 110016 India
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Leach ADP, Macdonald JE. Optoelectronic Properties of CuInS2 Nanocrystals and Their Origin. J Phys Chem Lett 2016; 7:572-83. [PMID: 26758860 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.5b02211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The capacity of fluorescent colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals for commercial application has led to the development of nanocrystals with nontoxic constituent elements as replacements for the currently available Cd- and Pb-containing systems. CuInS2 is a good candidate material because of its direct band gap in the near-infrared spectral region and large optical absorption coefficient. The ternary nature, flexible stoichiometry, and different crystal structures of CuInS2 lead to a range of optoelectronic properties, which have been challenging to elucidate. In this Perspective, the optoelectronic properties of CuInS2 nanocrystals are described and what is known of their origin is discussed. We begin with an overview of their synthesis, structure, and mechanism of formation. A complete discussion of the tunable luminescence properties and the radiative decay mechanism of this system is then presented. Finally, progress toward application of these "green" nanocrystals is summarized.
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- Alice D P Leach
- Department of Chemistry and Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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Venkata-Haritha M, Gopi CVM, Lee YS, Kim HJ. Phase transformations of novel CuxS nanostructures as highly efficient counter electrodes for stable and reproducible quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra23763k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A quantum dot-sensitized solar cell assembled with a Cu1.12S nanosphere counter electrode exhibited a high power conversion efficiency of 5.88%.
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- School of Electrical Engineering
- Pusan National University
- Busan 46241
- South Korea
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- School of Electrical Engineering
- Pusan National University
- Busan 46241
- South Korea
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Buchmaier C, Rath T, Pirolt F, Knall AC, Kaschnitz P, Glatter O, Wewerka K, Hofer F, Kunert B, Krenn K, Trimmel G. Room temperature synthesis of CuInS2 nanocrystals. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra22813e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Herein, we investigate a synthetic approach to prepare copper indium sulfide nanocrystals at room temperature.
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Kadam A, Dhabbe R, Gophane A, Sathe T, Garadkar K. Template free synthesis of ZnO/Ag2O nanocomposites as a highly efficient visible active photocatalyst for detoxification of methyl orange. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2016; 154:24-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Revised: 11/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gusain M, Kumar P, Uma S, Nagarajan R. Synthesis of zincblende CuInS2 and Fe-substituted CuInS2 by the reaction of binary colloids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2015.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bu HB, Yokota H, Shimura K, Takahasi K, Taniguchi T, Kim D. Hydrothermal Synthesis of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine-capped CuInS2 Nanoparticles. CHEM LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.140950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Hang-Beom Bu
- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
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Higashimoto S, Inui S, Nakase T, Azuma M, Yamamoto M, Takahashi M. Inorganic dye-sensitized solar cell employing In-enriched Cu–In–S ternary colloids prepared in water media. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra10751b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Inorganic dye-sensitized solar cells employing In-enriched Cu–In–S ternary colloids prepared in water exhibit high PCE at 3.54%.
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- S. Higashimoto
- College of Engineering
- Osaka Institute of Technology
- Osaka 535-8585
- Japan
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- College of Engineering
- Osaka Institute of Technology
- Osaka 535-8585
- Japan
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- College of Engineering
- Osaka Institute of Technology
- Osaka 535-8585
- Japan
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- College of Engineering
- Osaka Institute of Technology
- Osaka 535-8585
- Japan
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- Osaka Municipal Technical Research Institute
- Osaka 536-0025
- Japan
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- Osaka Municipal Technical Research Institute
- Osaka 536-0025
- Japan
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Hong M, Xuan T, Liu J, Jiang Z, Chen Y, Chen X, Li H. Air-exposing microwave-assisted synthesis of CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots for silicon solar cells with enhanced photovoltaic performance. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra21454h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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CIS/ZnS QDs were synthesized by microwave irradiation in air. The fabricated QDs/PMMA composite films were first applied to Si solar cells to improve the conversion efficiency by 3.8%.
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- Ming Hong
- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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- Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics & Advanced Instrument
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Physics
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai 200062
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Zhou X, Meng W, Dong C, Liu C, Qiu Z, Qi J, Chen J, Wang M. Cu2ZnSnS4 quantum dots as effective electron acceptors for hybrid solar cells with a broad spectral response. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra16898h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Cu2ZnSnS4 quantum dots are synthesized by a facile solvothermal technique and used as a novel effective acceptor material for polymer-based hybrid solar cells with a broad spectral response.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xun Zhou
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
| | - Chao Dong
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
| | - Zeliang Qiu
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
| | - Juanjuan Qi
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
| | - Junwei Chen
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
| | - Mingtai Wang
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei 230031
- P. R. China
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