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Upadhyay S, Kumar A, Srivastava M, Srivastava A, Dwivedi A, Singh RK, Srivastava SK. Recent advancements of smartphone-based sensing technology for diagnosis, food safety analysis, and environmental monitoring. Talanta 2024; 275:126080. [PMID: 38615454 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The emergence of computationally powerful smartphones, relatively affordable high-resolution camera, drones, and robotic sensors have ushered in a new age of advanced sensible monitoring tools. The present review article investigates the burgeoning smartphone-based sensing paradigms, including surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensors, electrochemical biosensors, colorimetric biosensors, and other innovations for modern healthcare. Despite the significant advancements, there are still scarcity of commercially available smart biosensors and hence need to accelerate the rates of technology transfer, application, and user acceptability. The application/necessity of smartphone-based biosensors for Point of Care (POC) testing, such as prognosis, self-diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment selection, have brought remarkable innovations which eventually eliminate sample transportation, sample processing time, and result in rapid findings. Additionally, it articulates recent advances in various smartphone-based multiplexed bio sensors as affordable and portable sensing platforms for point-of-care devices, together with statistics for point-of-care health monitoring and their prospective commercial viability.
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- Satyam Upadhyay
- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India
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- Department of Physics TDPG College, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222001, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- School of Physical and Material Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Kangra, 176215, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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Chandra S, Mustafa MA, Ghadir K, Bansal P, Deorari M, Alhameedi DY, Alubiady MHS, Al-Ani AM, Rab SO, Jumaa SS, Abosaoda MK. Synthesis, characterization, and practical applications of perovskite quantum dots: recent update. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03309-y. [PMID: 39073420 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03309-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs), a class of nanomaterials with unique optical and electronic properties that hold immense potential for various technological applications. The paper delves into the structural characteristics, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques of PQDs, highlighting their distinct advantages over other Quantum Dots (QDs). Various applications of PQDs in fields such as solar cells, LEDs, bioimaging, photocatalysis, and sensors are discussed, showcasing their versatility and promising capabilities. The ongoing advancements in PQD research and development point towards a bright future for these nanostructures in revolutionizing diverse industries and technologies.
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- Subhash Chandra
- Department of Electrical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Imam Jaafar AL-Sadiq, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Uttar Pradesh, 247341, India
- Department of Health & Allied Sciences, Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 831001, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetics, Jain (Deemed-to-Be) University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560069, India
- Department of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health & Medical Technology, Sawa University, Almuthana, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Pharmacy, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Pharmacy, the Islamic University of Babylon, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
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Hu B, Zhang W, Chu Y. Hybrid Amino Acid Ligand-Regulated Excited Dynamics of Highly Luminescent Perovskite Quantum Dots for Bright White Light-Emitting Diodes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1266. [PMID: 39120371 PMCID: PMC11314455 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant research interest owing to their unique structure and optoelectronic properties. However, their poor optical performance in ambient air remains a significant limitation, hindering their advancement and practical applications. Herein, three amino acids (valine, threonine and cysteine) were chosen as surface ligands to successfully prepare highly luminescent CH3NH3PbBr3 (MAPbBr3) QDs. The morphology and XRD results suggest that the inclusion of the amino acid ligands enhances the octahedral structure of the QD solutions. Moreover, the observed blue-shifted phenomenon in the photoluminescence (PL) aligns closely with the blue-shifted phenomenon observed in the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectra, attributed to the quantum confinement effect. The time-resolved spectra indicated that the introduction of the amino acid ligands successfully suppressed non-radiative recombination, consequently extending the fluorescence lifetime of the MAPbBr3 QDs. The photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs) of the amino acid-treated MAPbBr3 QDs are increased by 94.8%. The color rendering index (CRI) of the produced white light-emitting diode (WLED) is 85.3, with a correlated color temperature (CCT) of 5453 K. Our study presents a novel approach to enhancing the performance of perovskite QDs by employing specially designed surface ligands for surface passivation.
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- Baoye Hu
- School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China;
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China;
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Abbas K, Ji P, Ullah N, Shafique S, Zhang Z, Ameer MF, Qin S, Yang S. Graphene photodetectors integrated with silicon and perovskite quantum dots. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2024; 10:81. [PMID: 38911343 PMCID: PMC11190230 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-024-00722-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Photodetectors (PDs) play a crucial role in imaging, sensing, communication systems, etc. Graphene (Gr), a leading two-dimensional material, has demonstrated significant potential for photodetection in recent years. However, its relatively weak interaction with light poses challenges for practical applications. The integration of silicon (Si) and perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) has opened new avenues for Gr in the realm of next-generation optoelectronics. This review provides a comprehensive investigation of Gr/Si Schottky junction PDs and Gr/PQD hybrid PDs as well as their heterostructures. The operating principles, design, fabrication, optimization strategies, and typical applications of these devices are studied and summarized. Through these discussions, we aim to illuminate the current challenges and offer insights into future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Kashif Abbas
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Clean Energy Storage and Conversion, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonlinear Calamity System of Ocean and Atmosphere, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 China
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Kumar D, Mesin R, Chu CS. Optical fluorescent sensor based on perovskite QDs for nitric oxide gas detection. APPLIED OPTICS 2023; 62:3176-3181. [PMID: 37133166 DOI: 10.1364/ao.486952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In this paper, a new, to the best of our knowledge, optical fluorescent sensor for the sensing of nitric oxide (NO) gas is developed. The optical NO sensor based on C s P b B r 3 perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) is coated on the surface of filter paper. The C s P b B r 3 PQD sensing material can be excited with a UV LED of a central wavelength at 380 nm, and the optical sensor has been tested in regard to monitoring different NO concentrations from 0-1000 ppm. The sensitivity of the optical NO sensor is represented in terms of the ratio I N2/I 1000p p m N O , where I N2 and I 1000p p m N O represent the detected fluorescence intensities in pure nitrogen and 1000 ppm NO environments, respectively. The experimental results show that the optical NO sensor has a sensitivity of 6. In addition, the response time was 26 s when switching from pure nitrogen to 1000 ppm NO and 117 s when switching from 1000 ppm NO to pure nitrogen. Finally, the optical sensor may open a new approach for the sensing of the NO concentration in the harsh reacting environmental applications.
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Zhang ZC, Chen XD, Lu TB. Recent progress in neuromorphic and memory devices based on graphdiyne. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2023; 24:2196240. [PMID: 37090847 PMCID: PMC10116926 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2023.2196240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Graphdiyne (GDY) is an emerging two-dimensional carbon allotrope featuring a direct bandgap and fascinating physical and chemical properties, and it has demonstrated its promising potential in applications of catalysis, energy conversion and storage, electrical/optoelectronic devices, etc. In particular, the recent breakthrough in the synthesis of large-area, high-quality and ultrathin GDY films provides a feasible approach to developing high-performance electrical devices based on GDY. Recently, various GDY-based electrical and optoelectronic devices including multibit optoelectronic memories, ultrafast nonvolatile memories, artificial synapses and memristors have been proposed, in which GDY plays a crucial role. It is essential to summarize the recent breakthrough of GDY in device applications as a guidance, especially considering that the existing GDY-related reviews mainly focus on the applications in catalysis and energy-related fields. Herein, we review GDY-based novel memory and neuromorphic devices and their applications in neuromorphic computing and artificial visual systems. This review will provide an insight into the design and preparation of GDY-based devices and broaden the application fields of GDY.
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- Zhi-Cheng Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Weak Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Weak Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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Amoozadeh P, Mohsen Sarrafi AH, Shirkavand Hadavand B, Niazi A, Konoz E. UV-curable hybrid hydrogels of carbon quantum dots: synthesis, characterizations and investigation of properties and rheological behavior. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2089580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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- Pegah Amoozadeh
- Department of Chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Germino JC, Duarte LGTA, Mendes RA, Faleiros MM, de Morais A, de Freitas JN, Pereira L, Atvars TDZ. All-Solution Processed Single-Layer WOLEDs Using [Pt(salicylidenes)] as Guests in a PFO Matrix. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142497. [PMID: 35889721 PMCID: PMC9316125 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of two Pt(II) coordination compounds, the new platinum(II)[N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-3,4-diaminobenzophenone)] ([Pt(sal-3,4-ben)]) and the already well-known platinum(II)[N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-o-phenylenediamine] ([Pt(salophen)]), along with their application as guests in a poly [9,9-dioctylfluorenyl-2,7-diyl] (PFO) conjugated polymer in all-solution processed single-layer white organic light-emitting diodes. Completely different performances were achieved: 2.2% and 15.3% of external quantum efficiencies; 2.8 cd A−1 and 12.1 cd A−1 of current efficiencies; and 3103 cd m−2 and 6224 cd m−2 of luminance for the [Pt(salophen)] and [Pt(sal-3,4-ben)] complexes, respectively. The Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE 1931) chromaticity color coordinates are (0.33, 0.33) for both 0.1% mol/mol Pt(II):PFO composites at between approximately 3.2 and 8 V. The optoelectronic properties of doped and neat PFO films have been investigated, using steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence. Theoretical calculations at the level of relativistic density functional theory explained these results, based on the presence of the Pt(II) central ion’s phosphorescence emission, considering spin-orbit coupling relationships. The overall results are explained, taking into account the active layer morphological properties, along with the device’s electric balance and the emitter’s efficiencies, according to deep-trap space-charge models. Considering the very simple structure of the device and the ease of synthesis of such compounds, the developed framework can offer a good trade-off for solution-deposited white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs), with further applications in the field of lighting and signage.
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- José Carlos Germino
- Chemistry Institute, University of Campinas—UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-862, Brazil; (L.G.T.A.D.); (M.M.F.); (T.D.Z.A.)
- Department of Physics and i3N—Institute for Nanostructures, Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.C.G.); (L.P.)
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo—USP, São Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
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- Chemistry Institute, University of Campinas—UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-862, Brazil; (L.G.T.A.D.); (M.M.F.); (T.D.Z.A.)
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- Center for Information Technology Renato Archer—CTI, Campinas 13069-901, Brazil; (A.d.M.); (J.N.d.F.)
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- Center for Information Technology Renato Archer—CTI, Campinas 13069-901, Brazil; (A.d.M.); (J.N.d.F.)
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- Department of Physics and i3N—Institute for Nanostructures, Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.C.G.); (L.P.)
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- Chemistry Institute, University of Campinas—UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-862, Brazil; (L.G.T.A.D.); (M.M.F.); (T.D.Z.A.)
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Ren C, Li Z, Huang L, Xiong X, Nie Z, Yang Y, Zhu W, Yang W, Wang L. Confinement of all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots assembled in metal-organic frameworks for ultrafast scintillator application. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:4216-4224. [PMID: 35234759 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr08120a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nucleation and growth of quantum dots (QDs) are thermodynamic processes driven by the total Gibbs free energy change (ΔG). We discuss the nucleation and growth theory of perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs) inside a metal-organic framework (MOF) as a strong constraint framework, which can effectively confine the size of QDs below 3 nm and achieve a scintillator with an ultra-fast transient lifetime of fluorescence. Therefore, based on the requirements for the optical properties of ultra-fast scintillation materials, two kinds of suitable MOFs (UiO-67-bpy and MIL-101(Cr)) were selected for synthesis. The method of 'ship-in-bottle' was adopted to embed perovskite quantum dots CsPbBrCl2 into MOF cages to form PeQDs@MOF composite materials, which is different from the one-pot method. In order to further improve the stability of PeQDs@MOF, polystyrene was used to cure the composite scintillator, which can resist exposure to UV light and withstand the ISO level 4 test, with the fastest transient lifetime of 2.13 ns and a fluorescence emission wavelength of 445 nm.
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- Cewei Ren
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
- Zhejiang Institute of Advanced Materials, Shanghai University, Jiashan, 314113, China
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Giroux M, Zahra Z, Salawu OA, Burgess RM, Ho KT, Adeleye AS. Assessing the Environmental Effects Related to Quantum Dot Structure, Function, Synthesis and Exposure. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. NANO 2022; 9:867-910. [PMID: 35401985 PMCID: PMC8992011 DOI: 10.1039/d1en00712b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are engineered semiconductor nanocrystals with unique fluorescent, quantum confinement, and quantum yield properties, making them valuable in a range of commercial and consumer imaging, display, and lighting technologies. Production and usage of QDs are increasing, which increases the probability of these nanoparticles entering the environment at various phases of their life cycle. This review discusses the major types and applications of QDs, their potential environmental exposures, fates, and adverse effects on organisms. For most applications, release to the environment is mainly expected to occur during QD synthesis and end-product manufacturing since encapsulation of QDs in these devices prevents release during normal use or landfilling. In natural waters, the fate of QDs is controlled by water chemistry, light intensity, and the physicochemical properties of QDs. Research on the adverse effects of QDs primarily focuses on sublethal endpoints rather than acute toxicity, and the differences in toxicity between pristine and weathered nanoparticles are highlighted. A proposed oxidative stress adverse outcome pathway framework demonstrates the similarities among metallic and carbon-based QDs that induce reactive oxygen species formation leading to DNA damage, reduced growth, and impaired reproduction in several organisms. To accurately evaluate environmental risk, this review identifies critical data gaps in QD exposure and ecological effects, and provides recommendations for future research. Future QD regulation should emphasize exposure and sublethal effects of metal ions released as the nanoparticles weather under environmental conditions. To date, human exposure to QDs from the environment and resulting adverse effects has not been reported.
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- Marissa Giroux
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD/CEMM Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division, Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-2175, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-2175, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD/CEMM Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division, Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD/CEMM Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division, Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-2175, USA
- CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Adeyemi S. Adeleye (; Phone: (949) 824-5819)
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Hong SH, Afraj SN, Huang PY, Yeh YZ, Tung SH, Chen MC, Liu CL. Photoelectric effect of hybrid ultraviolet-sensitized phototransistors from an n-type organic semiconductor and an all-inorganic perovskite quantum dot photosensitizer. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:20498-20507. [PMID: 34854448 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr07084c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Low-dimensional all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots (QDs) have been increasingly developed as photo-sensing materials in the field of photodetectors because of their strong light-absorption capability and broad bandgap tunability. Here, solution-processed hybrid phototransistors built by a dithienothiophenoquinoid (DTTQ) n-type organic semiconductor transport channel mixing with a colloidal CsPbBr3 perovskite QD photosensitizer are demonstrated by manipulating the relative volume ratio from 10 : 0 to 9 : 1, 7 : 3, 5 : 5, 3 : 7, 1 : 9, and 0 : 10. This results in a significantly enhanced photodetection performance owing to the advantages of a high UV absorption cross-section based on the perovskite QDs, efficient carrier transport abilities from the DTTQ semiconductor, and the photogating effect between the bulk heterojunction photocarrier transfer interfaces. The optimized DTTQ : QD (3 : 7) hybrid phototransistor achieves a high photoresponsivity (R) of 7.1 × 105 A W-1, a photosensitivity (S) of 1.8 × 104, and a photodetectivity (D) of 3.6 × 1013 Jones at 365 nm. Such a solution-based fabrication process using a hybrid approach directly integrated into a sensitized phototransistor potentially holds promising photoelectric applications towards advanced light-stimulated photodetection.
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- Shao-Huan Hong
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Chen M, Lu L, Yu H, Li C, Zhao N. Integration of Colloidal Quantum Dots with Photonic Structures for Optoelectronic and Optical Devices. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2101560. [PMID: 34319002 PMCID: PMC8456226 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202101560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Colloidal quantum dot (QD), a solution-processable nanoscale optoelectronic building block with well-controlled light absorption and emission properties, has emerged as a promising material system capable of interacting with various photonic structures. Integrated QD/photonic structures have been successfully realized in many optical and optoelectronic devices, enabling enhanced performance and/or new functionalities. In this review, the recent advances in this research area are summarized. In particular, the use of four typical photonic structures, namely, diffraction gratings, resonance cavities, plasmonic structures, and photonic crystals, in modulating the light absorption (e.g., for solar cells and photodetectors) or light emission (e.g., for color converters, lasers, and light emitting diodes) properties of QD-based devices is discussed. A brief overview of QD-based passive devices for on-chip photonic circuit integration is also presented to provide a holistic view on future opportunities for QD/photonic structure-integrated optoelectronic systems.
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- Mengyu Chen
- School of Electronic Science and EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005P. R. China
- Department of Electronic EngineeringThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong SARChina
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- School of Electronic Science and EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005P. R. China
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- Department of Electronic EngineeringThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong SARChina
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- School of Electronic Science and EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005P. R. China
- Future DisplayInstitute of XiamenXiamen361005P. R. China
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- Department of Electronic EngineeringThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong SARChina
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Qaid SMH, Ghaithan HM, AlHarbi KK, Al-Asbahi BA, Aldwayyan AS. Enhancement of Light Amplification of CsPbBr 3 Perovskite Quantum Dot Films via Surface Encapsulation by PMMA Polymer. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2574. [PMID: 34372176 PMCID: PMC8348694 DOI: 10.3390/polym13152574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Photonic devices based on perovskite materials are considered promising alternatives for a wide range of these devices in the future because of their broad bandgaps and ability to contribute to light amplification. The current study investigates the possibility of improving the light amplification characteristics of CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dot (PQD) films using the surface encapsulation technique. To further amplify emission within a perovskite layer, CsPbBr3 PQD films were sandwiched between two transparent layers of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) to create a highly flexible PMMA/PQD/PMMA waveguide film configuration. The prepared perovskite film, primed with a polymer layer coating, shows a marked improvement in both emission efficiency and amplified spontaneous emission (ASE)/laser threshold compared with bare perovskite films on glass substrates. Additionally, significantly improved photoluminescence (PL) and long decay lifetime were observed. Consequently, under pulse pumping in a picosecond duration, ASE with a reduction in ASE threshold of ~1.2 and 1.4 times the optical pumping threshold was observed for PQDs of films whose upper face was encapsulated and embedded within a cavity comprising two PMMA reflectors, respectively. Moreover, the exposure stability under laser pumping was greatly improved after adding the polymer coating to the top face of the perovskite film. Finally, this process improved the emission and PL in addition to enhancements in exposure stability. These results were ascribed in part to the passivation of defects in the perovskite top surface, accounting for the higher PL intensity, the slower PL relaxation, and for about 14 % of the ASE threshold decrease.
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- Saif M. H. Qaid
- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.M.G.); (K.K.A.); (B.A.A.-A.); (A.S.A.)
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibb University, Ibb 70270, Yemen
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.M.G.); (K.K.A.); (B.A.A.-A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.M.G.); (K.K.A.); (B.A.A.-A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.M.G.); (K.K.A.); (B.A.A.-A.); (A.S.A.)
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, Sana’a 12544, Yemen
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.M.G.); (K.K.A.); (B.A.A.-A.); (A.S.A.)
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- K.A. CARE Energy Research and Innovation Center at Riyadh, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Koutavarapu R, Tamtam MR, Rao MC, Peera SG, Shim J. Recent progress in transition metal oxide/sulfide quantum dots-based nanocomposites for the removal of toxic organic pollutants. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 272:129849. [PMID: 33582511 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Water is an essential solvent that is extremely necessary for the survival of life. Water pollution due to the increased utilization of water for various processes, including domestic and industrial activities, poses a special threat that contaminates both surface and ground water. In recent years, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been applied to deal with wastewater problems, which is a green method used to oxidize organic contaminants with strong oxidative radical species. Among the AOPs, photocatalytic technology is one of the most promising strategies for wastewater cleaning, which fulfills the aims of environmentally friendly and sustainable development. Owing to their unique electronic, optical, and structural properties, nanoscale semiconductors have received substantial interest as materials for AOPs, particularly inspired by their superb quantum confinement effects and large surface-area-to-volume ratio, which are essential for catalytic reaction kinetics. Recent advancements have revealed that semiconductor nanocrystals, known as quantum dots (QDs), are newly emerging zero-dimensional (0-D) nanomaterials, which have garnered much attention owing to their special physiochemical characteristics such as high conductivity, thermo-chemical and opto-mechanical stability, high adsorption coefficients, and, most importantly, their admirable recyclability. In this review, we provide a clear understanding of the importance of semiconductor QD-based nanocomposites in the degradation of organic pollutants, in addition to the mechanism involved in the reaction process. Following this, the enhancement of different materials, such as metal oxides and metal sulfide QD-based nanocomposites, is discussed in the context of combating environmental pollution.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan 445, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, 520-008, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Keimyung University, Daegu, 42602, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, Republic of Korea.
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Amâncio MA, Pinto EP, Matos RS, Nobre FX, Brito WR, da Fonseca Filho HD. Nanoscale morphology and fractal analysis of TiO
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coatings on ITO substrate by electrodeposition. J Microsc 2021; 282:162-174. [DOI: 10.1111/jmi.12990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Department of Physics Federal University of Amapá Macapá Amapá Brazil
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Federal University of Sergipe São Cristóvão Sergipe Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of Amazonas Manaus Amazonas Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia do Amazonas Coari Amazonas Brazil
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Vickers ET, Chen Z, Cherrette V, Smart T, Zhang P, Ping Y, Zhang JZ. Interplay between Perovskite Magic-Sized Clusters and Amino Lead Halide Molecular Clusters. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2021; 2021:6047971. [PMID: 33623920 PMCID: PMC7877386 DOI: 10.34133/2021/6047971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Recent progress has been made on the synthesis and characterization of metal halide perovskite magic-sized clusters (PMSCs) with ABX 3 composition (A = CH3NH3 + or Cs+, B = Pb2+, and X = Cl-, Br-, or I-). However, their mechanism of growth and structure is still not well understood. In our effort to understand their structure and growth, we discovered that a new species can be formed without the CH3NH3 + component, which we name as molecular clusters (MCs). Specifically, CH3NH3PbBr3 PMSCs, with a characteristic absorption peak at 424 nm, are synthesized using PbBr2 and CH3NH3Br as precursors and butylamine (BTYA) and valeric acid (VA) as ligands, while MCs, with an absorption peak at 402 nm, are synthesized using solely PbBr2 and BTYA, without CH3NH3Br. Interestingly, PMSCs are converted spontaneously overtime into MCs. An isosbestic point in their electronic absorption spectra indicates a direct interplay between the PMSCs and MCs. Therefore, we suggest that the MCs are precursors to the PMSCs. From spectroscopic and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) results, we propose some tentative structural models for the MCs. The discovery of the MCs is critical to understanding the growth of PMSCs as well as larger perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) or nanocrystals (PNCs).
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- Evan T. Vickers
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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Xu Y, Xu R, Wang Z, Zhou Y, Shen Q, Ji W, Dang D, Meng L, Tang BZ. Recent advances in luminescent materials for super-resolution imaging via stimulated emission depletion nanoscopy. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:667-690. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00676a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recent progress on STED fluorophores for super-resolution imaging and also their characteristics are outlined here, thus providing some guidelines to select proper probes and even develop new materials for super-resolution imaging via STED nanoscopy.
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- Yanzi Xu
- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- Instrumental Analysis Center
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- Department of Orthopedics
- the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- School of Chemistry
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Material Chemistry
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter
- Xi'an Jiao Tong University
- Xi'an 710049
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- Department of Chemistry
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Clear Water Bay
- Kowloon
- P. R. China
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Abstract
Recently, perovskite-based nanomaterials are utilized in diverse sustainable applications. Their unique structural characteristics allow researchers to explore functionalities towards diverse directions, such as solar cells, light emitting devices, transistors, sensors, etc. Many perovskite nanomaterial-based devices have been demonstrated with extraordinary sensing performance to various chemical and biological species in both solid and solution states. In particular, perovskite nanomaterials are capable of detecting small molecules such as O2, NO2, CO2, etc. This review elaborates the sensing applications of those perovskite materials with diverse cations, dopants and composites. Moreover, the underlying mechanisms and electron transport properties, which are important for understanding those sensor performances, will be discussed. Their synthetic tactics, structural information, modifications and real time sensing applications are provided to promote such perovskite nanomaterials-based molecular designs. Lastly, we summarize the perspectives and provide feasible guidelines for future developing of novel perovskite nanostructure-based chemo- and biosensors with real time demonstration.
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