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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyeong-Ho Seo, Swarup Biswas, Junsu Eun, Hyeok Kim, Jin-Hyuk Bae
Summary: Lead-free Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite has potential as a new-generation photovoltaic material. However, the challenge of low power conversion efficiency due to high indirect bandgap is addressed in this study by using a light trapping strategy with a moth-eye antireflection layer.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yulei Huang, Hao Zhou, Fangjie Wang, Congliao Yan, Yao Ju, Qiongqiong Gu, Zixiao Miao, Rui Cai, Xiaolin Sui, Ziyan Wu, Hong Zhang, Guoliang Deng, Shouhuan Zhou
Summary: In this paper, a novel method using nanosphere lithography to fabricate biomimetic moth-eye nanostructures (MENS) on ZnSe surface was presented, which resulted in exceptional antireflection effect. The MENS showed broadband antireflection performance in the 2-5μm wavelength range with a maximum transmission of 82.6% and exhibited desirable hydrophobicity. This work has great potential in optoelectronic devices and high-power laser applications.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Lan, Yong Yang, Song Hu
Summary: The antireflection performance of moth-eye nanostructured polymer film on PET substrate is influenced by various factors, with height and filling ratios being the dominant parameters. A parabola-shaped moth-eye structure with 400 nm base diameter and 300 nm height shows significant reduction in reflectivity for PET.
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Chemistry, Physical
Rong Xia, Yang Li, Song You, Chunhua Lu, Wenbin Xu, Yaru Ni
Summary: A plasmonic asymmetric nanostructure composed of a moth-eye dielectric nanoarray partially modified with a top Ag nanoshell has been designed for broadband incident-angle-insensitive antireflection and absorption. This structure not only excites strong plasmonic resonance and enhances light entry into the dielectric nanocavity, but also exhibits better antireflection and absorption performance than symmetric nanostructures, particularly at normal incidence. It is applicable in various fields such as photocatalysis and photothermal conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kazuhiro Kato, Hiroyuki Sugawara, Jun Taniguchi
Summary: There is a high demand for a highly mass-producible technology for manufacturing moth-eye-structured films with antireflection function. Conventional films are made using roll-to-roll ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography with aluminum, but the process is complicated and time-consuming. To solve this problem, a sputtering process for forming a thin film of glassy carbon on a roll substrate was proposed, which resulted in a moth-eye structure through oxygen plasma irradiation. The glassy carbon roll mold showed superior antireflection, water repellency, and productivity compared to the moth-eye-structured film made with porous alumina.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaohua Liu, Kangsen Li, Jun Shen, Feng Gong
Summary: A universal and scalable method for creating broadband nanostructured AR surfaces on transparent glass for solar cell applications was demonstrated using hot embossing and ultrasonic vibration demolding. Glass nanopillars with varying diameters were successfully fabricated, exhibiting excellent AR properties when tested under different wavelengths and angles of incidence. Optical modeling was also developed to evaluate the theoretical optical behaviors of the glass nanostructures, showing promise for applications in solar cells, displays, and laser systems.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nayeun Lee, Muyu Xue, Jiho Hong, Jorik van de Groep, Mark Luitzen Brongersma
Summary: Using nanoscale Mie-resonator arrays, simultaneous antireflection and light-trapping can be achieved for thin crystalline silicon solar cells, leading to improved power conversion efficiency.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Afaf Salah Wahba, Ghada Yassin Abdel-Latif, Shamia El-Sherbiny, Nihal F. F. Areed, Mohamed Farhat O. Hameed, S. S. A. Obayya
Summary: This article proposes and analyzes a novel design of tin perovskite solar cell with moth-eye nanostructures for improved light absorption and energy harvesting. By studying the geometrical parameters and position of the nanostructures, it is found that the suggested design shows significantly enhanced light trapping compared to conventional planar structures. This efficient replacement to lead-perovskite offers excellent photovoltaic properties, low fabrication cost, suitable band gap, eco-friendliness, and great performance in converting sunlight to electrical energy.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
GuoJiao Hou, Ivan Garcia, Ignacio Rey-Stolle
Summary: This work presents a novel design for antireflection coatings for multijunction solar cells, using high and low index materials to minimize reflection across a broad spectrum. The new design outperforms traditional double-layer coatings in certain solar cell structures.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Weinan Zhang, Kai Hu, Jielei Tu, A. Aierken, Delin Xu, Guanyu Song, Xiaoyu Sun, Lei Li, Ketong Chen, Daoyong Zhang, Yu Zhuang, Peiqiang Xu, Hongqing Wu
Summary: By utilizing different anti-reflection coatings, the optical loss of triple-junction solar cells can be reduced, leading to increased conversion efficiency and external quantum efficiency. The TiO2/Al2O3/MgF2 triple-layer anti-reflection coating showed better performance in enhancing the overall efficiency of solar cells compared to the TiO2/Al2O3 dual-layer coating.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Cordaro, Stefan Wil Tabernig, Michael Pollard, Chuqi Yi, Esther Alarcon-Llado, Bram Hoex, Albert Polman
Summary: Nanopatterned SiNx broadband AR coatings can improve light management in thin crystalline Si solar cells, increasing their structural integrity and light transmission.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Optics
Jacob Scheuer, Dmitry Filonov, Tatyana Vosheva, Pavel Ginzburg
Summary: This paper proposes and demonstrates an approach for designing an optimal matching stack that can provide flat broadband transmission even in the presence of significant group velocity dispersion. Experimental verification was performed using a rectangular waveguide, and the method was shown to be effective.
Article
Physics, Applied
Hongnan Chen, Yi Ruan, Chenying Yang, Ting Zhang, Kan Li
Summary: This study utilizes a double-sided PSCs device coating strategy to reduce optical loss, and combines deep learning method with hybrid optimization algorithms for global optimization, enhancing the efficiency and performance of PSCs multi-layer coating design.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Takashi Yanagishita, Mayu Etani, Toshiaki Kondo
Summary: An anodic porous alumina mold with tapered pores, which can be used to form moth-eye structures, was created through repeated anodization and etching. The shape of the pores in the mold can be controlled by adjusting the number of anodization and etching repetitions. However, it was found that the thickness of the anodic film is not constant due to variations in etching time.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Takashi Yanagishita, Manami Omata, Hideki Masuda
Summary: This study explores the fabrication of moth-eye structures on curved surfaces using sputtering and nanoimprinting techniques. An anodic porous alumina mold with tapered pores is obtained through repeated processing steps and successfully transferred onto the curved surface. Experimental results show that the moth-eye structure effectively suppresses the reflection of incident light on the curved surface. This method can be applied to various substrates by changing the substrate shape.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binghao Liang, Wenjun Chen, Zhongfu He, Rongliang Yang, Zhiqiang Lin, Huiwei Du, Yuanyuan Shang, Anyuan Cao, Zikang Tang, Xuchun Gui
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Energy & Fuels
H. W. Du, J. Yang, M. Gao, Y. Li, Y. Z. Wan, F. Xu, Z. Q. Ma
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Chemistry, Physical
Yongjia Zheng, Zhiqiang Lin, Wenjun Chen, Binghao Liang, Huiwei Du, Rongliang Yang, Xianfeng He, Zikang Tang, Xuchun Gui
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2017)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wenlei Song, Ming Gao, Pengbo Zhang, Baichao Han, Dongyun Chen, Xiaohong Fang, Lei Zhao, Zhongquan Ma
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huiwei Du, Xuchun Gui, Rongliang Yang, Zhiqiang Lin, Binghao Liang, Wenjun Chen, Yongjia Zheng, Hai Zhu, Jun Chen
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ming Gao, Dongyun Chen, Baichao Han, Wenlei Song, Miao Zhou, Xiaomin Song, Fei Xu, Lei Zhao, Yonghua Li, Zhongquan Ma
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Dongyun Chen, Ming Gao, Yazhou Wan, Yonghua Li, Haibo Guo, Zhongquan Ma
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
M. Gao, D. Y. Chen, H. W. Du, K. J. Wu, F. Y. Meng, Z. Q. Ma
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
X. M. Song, Z. G. Huang, M. Gao, D. Y. Chen, Z. Fan, Z. Q. Ma
Summary: The interfacial oxide layer in a MoOx/n-Si heterojunction solar cell was characterized as a quasi p-type semiconductor layer and a buffer layer, playing essential roles in charge carrier transport and passivation. Experimental results showed that the thickness of these layers was approximately 2.0 nm and 1.5 nm, respectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHOTOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zixuan Lan, Yilin Wang, Kangjing Wu, Fei Xu, Lei Zhao, Zhongquan Ma
Summary: Two types of carrier's passivating contact capping stacks have been developed for an asymmetric silicon-based solar cell, leading to improved device performance and the successful fabrication of a monolithic tandem device with high efficiency.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fei Xu, Xiang Wang, Yue Li, Beng Jiang, Zuoru Dong, Zichen Yang, Jiaxing Kang, Xin Shu, Zuimin Jiang, Feng Hong, Run Xu, Zhongquan Ma, Teng Chen, Zhan Xu, Haitao Xu
Summary: By homovalent substitution, the photoluminescence intensity and quantum yield of corrugated 2D antimony-halide perovskites have been significantly improved, making them potential candidates for single-source white-light emission.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Z. Q. Ma, Y. L. Wang, Z. X. Lan, L. Zhao, F. Xu, J. Xu
Summary: The study mainly revealed the presence of silicon oxyphosphorus bonds in the heavily phosphorus-doped n(+)-type polycrystalline silicon film of TOPCon solar cell through various characterization techniques, and verified the recrystallized phases and elemental segregation. The results showed the existence of Si-P, O-P, and P-O-P bonds in the n(+)-type polycrystalline silicon layer.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Y. Li, B. C. Han, M. Gao, Y. Z. Wan, J. Yang, H. W. Du, Z. Q. Ma
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ming Gao, Hui-Wei Du, Jie Yang, Lei Zhao, Jing Xu, Zhong-Quan Ma
Article
Physics, Applied
Y. Z. Wan, M. Gao, Y. Li, H. W. Du, Y. H. Li, H. B. Guo, F. Xu, Z. Q. Ma
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)