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Energy & Fuels
Rabia Bashir, Muhammad Kashif Bilal, Amna Bashir, Awais Ali
Summary: Lead selenide quantum dots (PbSe QDs) possess remarkable features due to their adjustable bandgap and low-temperature synthesis. In addition to the efficient QDs active layer, the electron transport layer (ETL) also plays a significant role in achieving high-efficiency colloidal quantum dots solar cells (CQDSCs). Undoped and 1-3% lithium-doped zinc oxide (LZO) sol-gel is introduced as an ETL and incorporated into CQDSCs to achieve high efficiency. The results show that 2 wt% Li-doping in ZnO ETL significantly improves the conduction band minimum and transmittance, while reducing oxygen defect densities and film roughness compared to other ETLs. Furthermore, PbSe CQDSCs with 2 wt% Li-doped ZnO ETL demonstrate the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 10.80%, which is 7.5% higher than ZnO-based PbSe CQDSCs. Similarly, LZO-based PbSe CQDSCs with 2 wt% Li-doping exhibit long-term stability for approximately 40 days. Li-doping in ZnO offers a promising approach for low-cost, high-performance CQDSCs.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sisi Liu, Meng Wang, Xiong Yu, Hao Li, Haifei Lu, Xiaoyan Wen, Ming-Yu Li, Jianbing Zhang
Summary: A hybrid electron transport layer (ETL) consisting of titanium-based nanomaterials and sol-gel zinc oxide (ZnO) is developed to enhance the infrared power conversion efficiency (PCE) of lead selenide (PbSe) quantum dot solar cells.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Crystallography
Laura M. Perez, Asmae El Aouami, Kawtar Feddi, Vittorianna Tasco, Abdellatif Ben Abdellah, Francis Dujardin, Maykel Courel, Javier A. Riquelme, David Laroze, E. L. Mustapha Feddi
Summary: This study focuses on improving the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by juxtaposing two different combinations of quantum dots in the I region of the PIN junction, aiming to determine the optimized parameters. By controlling the size and inter-dot distance of quantum dots, the intermediate band can be tailored to enhance solar cell efficiency.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao He, Panpan Li, Xiaoqing Liu, Shiqing Xu, Junjie Zhang
Summary: Compared with CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots, CsPbCl3 quantum dots are difficult to precipitate in a glass matrix. In this study, CsPbCl3-xBrx (X < 3) quantum dots in phosphate glasses are prepared using a mechanical crystallization method. Experimental results show that CsPbBr3 quantum dots are easily obtained in the glass matrix under stress, but with the increase of Cl- content, obtaining Cl-containing quantum dots becomes challenging, and the mechanism is further studied. Raman spectra reveal that the difficulty in precipitating Cl-containing quantum dots is attributed to the closer glass network structure. Scanning electron microscope results further demonstrate that the uniformity of the glass matrix improves and macroscopic defects decrease with the increase of Cl composition, resulting in the reduction of shear bands under stress, which inhibits the nucleation and growth of quantum dots.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacopo Pinna, Razieh Mehrabi Koushki, Dnyaneshwar S. Gavhane, Majid Ahmadi, Suhas Mutalik, Muhammad Zohaib, Loredana Protesescu, Bart J. Kooi, Giuseppe Portale, Maria Antonietta Loi
Summary: Nanoscale-level controlled ordering of colloidal quantum dots allows the achievement of outstanding transport properties, paving the way toward a new generation of optoelectronic devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tom Galle, Daniel Spittel, Nelli Weiss, Volodymyr Shamraienko, Helena Decker, Maximilian Georgi, Rene Huebner, Nadia Metzkow, Christine Steinbach, Dana Schwarz, Vladimir Lesnyak, Alexander Eychmueller
Summary: The research transforms CdSe NPLs into PbSe NPLs suitable for optoelectronic applications through cation exchange, ligand exchange, and electronic coupling, successfully fabricating a photodetector with fast light response at low operational voltages on a commercial substrate.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pengyu Chen, Zhiming Wu, Yuanlin Shi, Chunyu Li, Jinquan Wang, Jun Yang, Xiang Dong, Jun Gou, Jun Wang, Yadong Jiang
Summary: This study presents a new strategy for infrared photodetection by integrating silicon and PbSe colloidal quantum dots (CQDs), achieving a high responsivity, fast response, and excellent detectivity. The performance of the device is attributed to the photovoltage generated at the interface between silicon and quantum dots, showing promising application prospects in optoelectronics.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sisi Liu, Kao Xiong, Kang Wang, Guijie Liang, Ming-Yu Li, Haodong Tang, Xiaokun Yang, Zhen Huang, Linyuan Lian, Manlin Tan, Kai Wang, Liang Gao, Haisheng Song, Daoli Zhang, Jianbo Gao, Xinzheng Lan, Jiang Tang, Jianbing Zhang
Summary: The study developed a hybrid ligand co-passivation strategy to improve the quality of PbSe QD solids, leading to excellent trap-state control and prolonged carrier lifetime. The hybrid ligand treatment achieved high V-OC and high J(SC) simultaneously in IR QD solar cells, resulting in the highest IR-PCE for PbSe QD IR solar cells at present.
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Chemistry, Physical
Bastiaan B. Salzmann, Jur de Wit, Chen Li, Daniel Arenas-Esteban, Sara Bals, Andries Meijerink, Daniel Vanmaekelbergh
Summary: This study prepared two-dimensional CdSe-PbSe heterostructures and PbSe NPLs through Pb2+-for-Cd2+ cation exchange and characterized the intermediary NCs with advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The growth of PbSe domains in CdSe NPLs occurs through the replacement of zinc blende CdSe lattice with rock salt PbSe phase while preserving the anion sublattice. Temperature-dependent emission measurements reveal size-dependent change of band gap energy and the influence of the anisotropic shape.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanqi Wang, Yao Wang, Miaorong Zhang, Jixian Liu, Linjun Huang, Yanxin Wang, Tian Hao, Jie Li, Jianguo Tang
Summary: The composite particles QDs@SiO2-PEG-LMPET, consisting of quantum dots, silica, and a copolymer, were synthesized. These particles not only enhance the crystallization performance of PET matrix like SiO2, but also provide stable luminescence performance, making them a multifunctional additive with broad application prospects.
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Thermodynamics
Anna Berezicka, Justyna Sulowska, Piotr Jelen, Radoslaw Lach, Magdalena Szumera
Summary: This study provides insights into the influence of sulphate addition on the glass forming properties of SiO2-P2O5-K2O-MgO/CaO/MgOCaO systems. The results show that only the system containing MgO can obtain amorphous materials. The addition of SO3 increases the glass transformation temperature and decreases the vitreous state transformation range and onset of the crystallization process. The precipitate K2SO4 exists in the studied materials regardless of the composition of the base glass.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
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Crystallography
Elisa Muzi, Maxime Cavillon, Matthieu Lancry, Francois Brisset, Ruyue Que, Diego Pugliese, Davide Janner, Bertrand Poumellec
Summary: Femtosecond (fs)-laser direct writing is a powerful technique for enabling a variety of integrated photonic functions in glass materials through controlled crystallization. This study investigates the crystallization of LiNbO3 nonlinear crystals inside different glass matrices using fs-laser induced crystallization, and explores the impact of laser scanning speed on crystallization kinetics. The findings highlight the potential for maintaining crystallization at high scanning speeds in borosilicate glass, and the polarization-controlled retardance response observed during scanning.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gaotian Zhang, Xi Ke, Xiao Liu, Haijun Liao, Weizhe Wang, He Yu, Kunqiang Wang, Shuhui Yang, Chen Tu, Huaimin Gu, Dongxiang Luo, Le Huang, Menglong Zhang
Summary: This study presents the atomic engineering of CsPbBr3/PbSe heterogeneous interfaces and the conversion from incoherent features to semicoherent characters. The photocatalytic performances and theoretical calculations demonstrate that semicoherent interfaces can improve the activity and reactivity of the heterostructure, resulting in efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baoshuang Shang, Noel Jakse, Pengfei Guan, Weihua Wang, Jean-louis Barrat
Summary: The effect and mechanism of oscillatory loading on the nucleation process in metallic glasses are investigated using molecular dynamics simulation. A fitting formula is proposed to describe the simulation data quantitatively. The key parameter to control the evolution of the time-temperature-transformation curve under oscillatory loading is found to be the elastic stress, rather than the strain rate. Oscillatory loading can decouple the mobility and nucleation in the deeply supercooled liquid, enhancing deformation ability while suppressing nucleation, which is beneficial for the forming and manufacturing of metallic glasses.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alex Abelson, Caroline Qian, Zachary Crawford, Gergely T. . Zimanyi, Matt Law
Summary: This paper presents the study of charge transport in individual PbSe QD epitaxially-fused superlattice (epi-SL) grains using microscale field-effect transistors. The results show that the mobility of these grains is one order of magnitude higher than that of previous QD solids, but the evidence for miniband transport is inconclusive due to device hysteresis at higher temperatures.
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Optics
Zhousu Xu, Qiangbing Guo, Chang Liu, Zhijun Ma, Xiaofeng Liu, Jianrong Qiu
APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS
(2016)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhou-Su Xu, Cheng Xu, Qiang-Bing guo, Xiao-Feng Liu, Jian-Rong Qiu
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2016)
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Optics
Manli Peng, Gang Bi, Chunfeng Cai, Guanxing Guo, Huizhen Wu, Zhousu Xu
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhousu Xu, Jinhua Yan, Cheng Xu, Cheng Cheng, Chun Jiang, Xiaofeng Liu, Jianrong Qiu
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2017)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhousu Xu, Xiaofeng Liu, Chun Jiang, Dewei Ma, Jinjun Ren, Cheng Cheng, Jianrong Qiu
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Xu, Jianmin Nie, Zhousu Xu, Xiaofeng Liu, Jianrong Qiu
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Optics
Zhousu Xu, Jinhua Yan, Cheng Xu, Hang Zhang, Gang Chen, Xiaofeng Liu, Jianrong Qiu
APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. W. Ma, C. Cheng, Y. N. Zhang, Z. S. Xu
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Optics
Chunfeng Cai, Xiaoyu Wang, Li Ling, Gang Bi, Zhousu Xu, Huizhen Wu
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Optics
Jinhua Yan, Xuhui Shen, Zhousu Xu, Gang Chen, Hang Zhang, Cheng Cheng
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dewei Ma, Zhousu Xu, Fangjie Wang, Xujun Deng
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Optics
C Cheng, ZS Xu
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2005)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zilong Xiong, Wenzhuo Xue, Mujun Li, Feihu Tan, Yupeng Chen, Hongyu Yu
Summary: In this study, CBS glass/Al2O3 composites were developed for LTCC applications based on a CaO-B2O3-SiO2 (CBS) glass system with a high boron content. The study revealed that the softening of glass and interfacial reaction between the glass and Al2O3 were the two most important factors affecting LTCC's densification process. Real-time shrinkage rate of LTCC during sintering was successfully simulated, and it was proven that the formation of the CaAl2(BO3)O phase played a significant role in reducing glass viscosity and promoting dense structure formation. The resulting LTCC composite exhibited excellent performance for high-frequency applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Saurabh Kumar Sharma, Vinita Grover, Rakesh Shukla, Abid Hussain, Ambuj Mishra, Pawan Kumar Kulriya
Summary: In this study, the disordering caused by swift heavy ion irradiation in two different compositions of pyrochlore structures was investigated. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze the samples before and after irradiation. It was found that both compositions underwent amorphization due to irradiation, with a slower rate observed in Nd1.8Zr2.2O7.1. The irradiation-induced modified track region in Nd1.8Zr2.2O7.1 consisted of defect-rich pyrochlore structure, anion-deficient fluorite structure, and amorphous domains.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiabei He, Mengshan Song, Ming Yang, Miaomiao Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the influence of ion irradiation on high-entropy ceramics and finds that irradiation-induced lattice rearrangement can improve the radiation resistance of these ceramics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yajie Yu, Shi He, Zhengang Zhang, Haihua Chen, Peipeng Jin, Binnian Zhong, Linhui Zhang, Liping Wang, Cheng Lu
Summary: Silicide ceramics, including tantalum disilicide (TaSi2), are known for their exceptional physical properties but are limited in practical applications due to their inherent brittleness at room temperature. In this study, we successfully improved the mechanical properties of TaSi2 ceramics and increased their electrical conductivity by modifying the preparation methods and sintering conditions. These findings provide valuable insights for future applications of TaSi2 and the design of advanced ceramic materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jian Li, Jia Liu, Yongcui Zhang, Wei Sun, Yang Wang, Haitao Wu, Ling Li, Chuanbing Cheng, Yingying Wang, Ke Tan, Futian Liu
Summary: Microstructure design plays a crucial role in regulating the microwave dielectric properties of materials, however, the understanding of frequency temperature stability and related micromechanism remains limited. In this study, a combination of first-principles calculations and experimental observation was used to investigate the correlation among sintering behavior, crystal structure, bonding nature, and microwave dielectric properties of LnPO(4) (Ln = Eu, Pr) ceramics. The research findings systematically clarify the optimized effect and micromechanism of lanthanides on the dielectric properties of monazite ceramics, providing insights into the design and enhancement of microwave dielectric materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenqian Pan, Xizhen Xia, Wei Zhou, Yang Li
Summary: The study investigates the frictional and wear behaviors of carbon fiber-reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites with different fiber orientations mating with ceramic balls. The results show that fiber orientation significantly affects the friction and wear properties of the composites. Pads with randomly arranged fibers demonstrate better friction stability and lower wear volume, potentially suitable for bearing material applications. The research also explores the factors influencing the formation of continuous tribo-film and identifies abrasive wear and oxidation wear as the dominant wear mechanisms for the friction pairs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Sergey Nikolaevich Perevislov, Ilya Evgenievich Arlashkin, Valentina Leonidovna Stolyarova
Summary: This paper describes the synthesis and sintering of MAX phases in the Zr-Al-C system. Different mixtures of initial Zr/Al/C and Zr/Al/ZrC powders were used to synthesize Zr2AlC and Zr3AlC2 MAX phases. The highest content of Zr3AlC2 MAX phase was obtained using a component ratio of 1:1.5:2-51.1 vol.% of Zr/Al/ZrC powders.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Weijia Luo, Xubin Wang, Baiheng Bai, Jianli Qiao, Xingcong Chen, Yongzheng Wen, Jingbo Sun, Lingxia Li, Ji Zhou
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Santanu Mondal, Juan Diego Shiraishi Lombard, Sreenivasulu Gollapudi, Carolina Tallon, Jie-Fang Li, Dwight Viehland
Summary: Ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) is an effective method for rapidly densifying ZrB2 powders. The final grain size increases with longer sintering duration. X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive spectroscopy show crystalline phase and compositional uniformity in ZrB2 after UHS.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
JiaNan Wang, ZhiQiang Li, YongZheng Zhu, Yao Liang, Yan Cui, HuaLong Tao, Bo Song, Alexander Nikiforov, ZhiHua Zhang
Summary: First-principles calculations were performed to investigate the crystal structure, electronic structure, and ion diffusion of sulfur-doped Li2FeSiO4. The results showed that sulfur doping can improve the electronic conductivity and reduce the energy barrier for ion diffusion.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaodi Dai, Serdar Aydin, Mert Yuecel Yardimci, Gunter Reekmans, Peter Adriaensens, Geert De Schutter
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yanliang Ji, Simon Becker, Zichen Lu, Alexander Mezhov, Regine von Klitzing, Schmidt Wolfram, Dietmar Stephan
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yifeng Huang, Xin Wang, Yinchang Ma, Xiang Lv, Jiagang Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of K/Na ratio on the phase structure, ferroelectric domains, and piezoelectric properties of potassium sodium niobate (KNN)-based ceramics. It reveals that high Na+ content leads to large ferroelectric domains, while high K+ content results in local polarity heterogeneity and distinct dielectric relaxational behavior. The balanced local polarity and stress heterogeneities contribute to improved piezoelectricity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zun Xia, Yedong Rong, Hao Li, Ye Dong, Hongbo Yu, Jie Xu, Xiuhui Wang, Jinlong Yang
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of hollow MgAl2O4 particles in situ within porous ceramics, resulting in volume expansion and the formation of a hierarchical pore structure, leading to a significant improvement in compressive strength.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Honglong Wang, Zhiguo Sun, Faming Xia, Chenguang Yang, Xiaoguang Wang, Jintang Li, Linxu Jiang
Summary: In this study, the micro-geometry morphology variation and microstructural transformation mechanism of muscovite crystals under electron beam irradiation were explored. The results revealed the instability of the muscovite lattice under irradiation, as well as the expansion and shrinkage of the lattice with increasing dose. The study also identified changes in chemical structure and other mechanisms involved. These findings are significant for the design of radiation-resistant silicate materials and the manufacturing of electronic components used in the aerospace industry.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)