Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jizhou He, Xiaodong Hu, Zonghao Liu, Wei Chen, Giulia Longo
Summary: Inorganic-organic hybrid lead halide perovskites have potential applications in solar cells, but their toxicity and poor stability limit their practical use. Therefore, searching for lead-free alternatives with similar advantages has become important in this field. Bismuth/antimony chalcohalides are of interest due to their similar electronic structures to lead. This review summarizes the properties and performance of ternary pnictogen chalcohalides and quaternary compounds, focusing on different preparation strategies.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Qian, Kaiwen Sun, Jialin Cong, Huiling Cai, Jialiang Huang, Caixia Li, Rui Cao, Ziheng Liu, Martin Green, Bram Hoex, Tao Chen, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: A bifacial and semitransparent Sb2(S,Se)3 solar cell and its application in tandem solar cells are reported. The cell achieves high power conversion efficiencies with front and rear illumination, demonstrating great bifaciality. Moreover, a high-efficiency Sb2(S,Se)3/Si tandem solar cell is achieved in preliminary trials.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Chen, Jinbo Pan, Wenchao Gao, Bensong Wan, Xianghua Kong, Yang Cheng, Kaihui Liu, Shixuan Du, Wei Ji, Caofeng Pan, Zhong Lin Wang
Summary: This study reports the anisotropic carrier mobility of 2H WSe2 and proposes an intrinsic screening layer to respond to the electrical anisotropy. By calculating different types of intrinsic screening layers, the electronic structures, effective masses, and scattering intensities are evaluated, leading to anisotropic mobility. This discovery offers new possibilities for adjusting the physical properties of 2H TMDCs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takahito Nishimura, Kento Nakaji, Jakapan Chantana, Abdurashid Mavlonov, Yu Kawano, Takayuki Negami, Takashi Minemoto
Summary: In this study, a p-type Nb-doped MoS2 film was developed under a H2S/Ar ambient and applied to chalcogenide thin-film solar cells. By adjusting the compositional ratio of Nb and Mo, the surface roughness and growth rate of the film were changed, as well as the conductivity type. Adding Nb atoms to the MoS2 film increased the carrier density and changed the conductivity type, resulting in improved performance of the chalcogenide solar cells.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Gang Gao, Lijia Tong, Lei Yang, Chunqiang Sun, Liangge Xu, Fei Xia, Fangjuan Geng, Jingjing Xue, Hao Gong, Jiaqi Zhu
Summary: The P-type mid-infrared transparent conductive LaSe2 film obtained through a two-step method demonstrates higher conductivity and transmittance level, making it a promising candidate material for the development of mid-infrared photoelectric devices.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Zhongxing Ming, Mingwei Xu
Summary: The study proposed a name-based approach (NBA) that enables communication with dynamically-changing IP addresses for mobile devices, supporting mobility without requiring additional infrastructure and maintaining data delivery performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Matthew Duff, Sumin Bae, Jung-Kun Lee
Summary: This study systematically characterized the difference in mobility of holes and electrons as minority carriers in PbS quantum dot solar cells. Bifacial solar cells were fabricated and the transport of carriers was characterized by measuring the decay of photocurrent under pulsed illumination. The mobility of holes and electrons was found to differ in p-type and n-type PbS layers, and the asymmetric charge kinetics in p-type PbS was discussed.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhefeng Lu, Wei Dai, Xiaowei Gu, Yuming Diao, Dayong Liu, Huailiang Fu, Zhengchao Dong, Chonggui Zhong
Summary: Developing two-dimensional layered materials is important for nanoscale device applications. FeOX (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is a series of promising two-dimensional semiconductors with antiferromagnetism, anisotropic optical properties, and large carrier mobility, making them compelling materials for next-generation nanoscale photovoltaic devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Betul Teymur, Sergiu Levcenco, Hannes Hempel, Eric Bergmann, Jose A. Marquez, Leo Choubrac, Ian G. Hill, Thomas Unold, David B. Mitzi
Summary: Copper barium thioselenostannate (CBTSSe) absorbers utilize low-toxicity and abundant metals, offering low-cost manufacturing, controllable stoichiometry, and tunable band gap. The performance of solution-deposited CBTSSe films is influenced by defects, charge carrier mobility, and lifetime. Surface recombination issues impact efficiency, highlighting the need for improvement in the fabrication process.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ali Hajjiah
Summary: In this study, an optical model was developed to analyze the optical loss in antimony chalcogenide thin film solar cells. It was found that Sb2Se3 solar cells have better conversion performance and TCO layers have higher transmission rates.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Angelica Lizbeth Espinosa Santana, P. K. Nair
Summary: Continued research in the past twenty years has led to an increase in the conversion efficiency of antimony sulfide selenide thin film solar cells above 10%. New methodologies for further research are therefore relevant. This study presents the preparation of antimony sulfide selenide thin film solar cells using thermal evaporation from Sb2SxSe3x sources obtained through an in-situ reaction, and discusses their properties and potential improvements.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qing-Yu Xie, Jiang-Jiang Ma, Qing-Yi Liu, Peng-Fei Liu, Pei Zhang, Kai-Wang Zhang, Bao-Tian Wang
Summary: In this study, the thermoelectric performance of two-dimensional IB-selenides XSe (X = Cu, Ag, Au) is investigated using density functional theory (DFT) and semi-classic Boltzmann transport theory. The results show that these monolayers exhibit small and anisotropic phonon velocities, large Gruneisen parameters, and drastic phonon scattering. Among them, CuSe monolayer shows the most remarkable thermoelectric performance.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Li Ping Liao, Yan Qing Yao, Gang Wang, Cun Yun Xu, De Bei Liu, Guang Dong Zhou, Yuan Xin Zhong, Qun Liang Song
Summary: Hot carriers in hybrid perovskite have excellent properties, and the invention of internally photoemitted hot carrier (IPHC) solar cells may improve efficiency.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongzhong Jia, Song Yin, Xudong Liu, Mingxuan Liu, Hua Zhong, Shi Chen, Luozheng Zhang, Shaopeng Yang, Weiguang Kong
Summary: The p-i heterojunction underneath the perovskite layer is crucial for the efficiency and stability of inverted perovskite solar cells. This study discovered that poly[bis(4-phenyl) (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl) amine] (PTAA) has poor contact with perovskite due to severe chain entanglement. By treating the PTAA layer with PBDB-T-SF diluted solution, the voids in PTAA can be filled with PBDB-T-SF, resulting in improved work function of the substrate and enhanced coherence between perovskite and the substrate.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You Kyoung Chung, Junho Lee, Weon-Gyu Lee, Dongchul Sung, Sudong Chae, Seungbae Oh, Kyung Hwan Choi, Bum Jun Kim, Jae-Young Choi, Joonsuk Huh
Summary: Nb2Se9, a novel material, shows promise for nanoscale electronic devices due to its suitable band gap, high carrier mobility, and chemical stability. With a noticeable band gap and high electron mobility compared to other 2D materials, Nb2Se9 demonstrates potential for use in nanoscale electronics and mid-infrared photodetectors.
Review
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Kaiwen Sun, Jialiang Huang, Jianjun Li, Chang Yan, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: The translation discusses the potential and challenges of Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)(4) (CZTSSe) thin film solar cells, as well as the strategies to overcome these challenges.
SCIENCE CHINA-PHYSICS MECHANICS & ASTRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Kai Shen, Xiao Shuai, Jianjun Li, Jiazhuo Liu, Ting Liu, Ting Niu, Hongbing Ma
Summary: This case series study summarizes the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of gastrointestinal chronic active EBV infection (CAEBV) with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The study highlights the importance of early recognition and the possibility of salvage therapy combining surgery, novel therapeutic agents, and/or autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
ANNALS OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hematology
He Li, Ting Niu, Jie Huang, Liping Xie, Chuan He, Jianjun Li, Bing Xiang, Xu Cui, Yu Wu, Yun Tang, Yongqian Jia, Zhigang Liu, Hongbing Ma
Summary: Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a major cause of early death (ED) and poor prognosis in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). A retrospective study of 27 APL patients with early ICH found that the ED rate was 37% and the 3-year overall survival (OS) rate was 45.4%. However, APL patients who survived through induction therapy had a favorable 3-year OS rate of 87.5%. Central nervous system leukemia (CNSL) was not observed in any patient. Concurrent differentiation syndrome, white blood cell count, prothrombin time, and D-dimer were associated with death. It may not be necessary to administer additional measures to prevent CNSL in APL patients with early ICH in the era of all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide, but further validation is needed in prospective trials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Feifan Yang, Kanghua Li, Mingzhi Fan, Wendian Yao, Liuchong Fu, Changying Xiong, Shenglin Jiang, Dehui Li, Ming Xu, Chao Chen, Guangzu Zhang, Jiang Tang
Summary: In this study, quasi-1D BaTiS3 was introduced for polarized photodetection, and needle-like BaTiS3 single crystals were successfully prepared. The single crystal exhibits a narrow bandgap, n-type conductivity, and high mobility, enabling high responsivity polarized photodetection over a wide wavelength range.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Meili Sun, Hancheng Wang, Caihua Shi, Jianjun Li, Liuti Cai, Ligang Xiang, Tingting Liu, Paul H. Goodwin, Xingjiang Chen, Ling Wang
Summary: Azoxystrobin, a quinone outside inhibitor fungicide, reduces tobacco target spot but also affects the composition and diversity of other microbes on treated tobacco leaves. High-throughput sequencing reveals changes in dominant bacteria and fungi pre and post treatment, and an increase in bacterial and fungal diversity. Azoxystrobin treatment leads to selective alterations in microbial diversity, with some species declining and others increasing in abundance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xixing Wen, Zonghuan Lu, Xuke Yang, Chao Chen, Morris A. Washington, Gwo-Ching Wang, Jiang Tang, Qiang Zhao, Toh-Ming Lu
Summary: Recently, antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) has shown potential for flexible photoelectric applications due to its unique crystal structure, low-cost constituents, and superior optoelectronic properties. An unprecedented control of the (001) orientation for Sb2Se3 film growth on a flexible Mo-coated mica substrate was achieved by manipulating selenization kinetics. This method resulted in high-efficiency Sb2Se3 solar cells with a record open-circuit voltage (VOC) and improved carrier collection.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiayou Xue, Xuke Yang, Xiaoqing Bao, Liuchong Fu, Sen Li, Menglin Huang, Jun Wang, Haisheng Song, Shiyou Chen, Chao Chen, Kanghua Li, Jiang Tang
Summary: In this study, a tellurium-doped strategy is proposed to passivate Se vacancy defects in CdSe thin films and increase carrier lifetime, which leads to improved solar cell performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yiyu Zeng, Ning Song, Sean Lim, Mark Keevers, Yanfang Wu, Zhen Yang, Supriya Pillai, Jessica Yajie Jiang, Martin Green
Summary: Nowadays, antireflection coatings (ARCs) are commonly used on commercial photovoltaic (PV) modules to enhance durability and resist harsh environments. This study characterized the optical properties, abrasion resistance, and outdoor reliability of different ARCs used in commercial solar glass. Dense ARCs were found to have better durability and longer lifespan compared to inner-pore and open-pore ARCs, although their optical benefits were reduced. Double-layer dense ARCs were also investigated to improve durability while maintaining reasonable optical enhancement.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Dingyu Cui, Ronghao Wang, Chengfei Qian, Hao Shen, Jingjie Xia, Kaiwen Sun, He Liu, Cong Guo, Jingfa Li, Feng Yu, Weizhai Bao
Summary: Recently, extensive research has been conducted on Prussian blue analogues (PBAs)-based anode materials, including oxides, sulfides, selenides, phosphides, borides, and carbides, in the field of energy conversion and storage. PBAs possess unique properties such as high theoretical specific capacity, environmental friendliness, and low cost. The formation of PBAs in conjunction with other materials and the improvement of composite materials' electrochemical performance have been thoroughly discussed. New insights have been provided for the manufacture of low-cost, high-capacity, and long-life battery materials by combining advanced manufacturing technology and principles. Lastly, the future challenges and opportunities of PBAs and their composites have been discussed.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianjun Li, Xiaopei Chang, Qian Huang, Pengfei Liu, Xiting Zhao, Fengmei Li, Yungang Wang, Cuifang Chang
Summary: This study used simplified genome sequencing technology to evaluate the population structure, genetic relationships, and genetic fingerprints of 39 germplasm resources of Lonicera in China. Through the selection and validation of hundreds of thousands of single nucleotide polymorphisms, 15 high-quality DNA fingerprints were identified, which can effectively identify the 39 Lonicera varieties. These results provide a scientific basis and reference data for the analysis of genetic diversity, species identification, property rights disputes, and molecular breeding of Lonicera.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jianjun Li, Kaiwen Sun, Xiaojie Yuan, Jialiang Huang, Martin A. Green, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: Flexible photovoltaic technologies are increasingly in demand in modern and future society. Flexible kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)(4) (CZTSSe) has emerged as a potential 'green' photovoltaic material due to its abundance, low cost, stability, and high efficiency. This review discusses the recent progress, challenges, strategies, and future perspectives of flexible kesterite solar cells.
NPJ FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jun Wang, Kanghua Li, Jiang Tang, Chao Chen
Summary: Recent developments in antimony chalcogenide solar cells have shown remarkable growth in efficiency, reaching 10.75% in 2023 from 0.66% in 2000. This review systematically assesses the potential of Sb2X3 solar cells for commercial applications, considering the properties of Sb2X3 materials and device performance. The insights gained from this review can also be applied to other emerging solar cell technologies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qi Xiao, Afei Zhang, Wenjiang Ye, Xuke Yang, Yongxin Zhu, Borui Jiang, Ciyu Ge, Xiong Li, Haisheng Song, Chao Chen, Jiang Tang
Summary: Large-scale all-perovskite tandem photovoltaic with a PCE of 28% in a small area has gained attention, but the fabrication of wide-bandgap perovskite on a large scale still faces difficulties, resulting in poor-quality films. Through systematic investigation, it was found that the poor film quality is due to multiple nucleation pathways, resulting in a mix of intermediates. By adding the proper additive MACl, the nucleation and crystallization process can be successfully modulated into a single way, resulting in a single-orientation film and an enhanced device performance of 16.75%, which is the highest PCE achieved so far for blade-coated 1.77 eV perovskite.