Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-Kyul Song, Min Sung Kim, Seungwon Yoo, Ja Hoon Koo, Dae-Hyeong Kim
Summary: Efforts have been made to overcome the limitations of conventional rigid optoelectronic devices by using functional nanomaterials and organic materials for mechanical deformability. Advanced device designs and unconventional fabrication methods have contributed to the development of soft optoelectronic devices, leading to the creation of new devices. The focus is on developing deformable photodetectors and light-emitting diodes, with a discussion on system-level applications and future prospects.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amit Kumar, Muhammad Omar Shaikh, Cheng-Hsin Chuang
Summary: The synthesis methods of silver nanowires and their application in transparent conducting electrodes are reviewed in detail, including various synthesis protocols and deposition techniques. Additionally, treatments for enhancing their optoelectronic properties are also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Omid Dadras-Toussi, Milad Khorrami, Anto Sam Crosslee Louis Sam Titus, Sheereen Majd, Chandra Mohan, Mohammad Reza Abidian
Summary: By incorporating organic semiconductor materials and utilizing multiphoton lithography technology, three-dimensional OS composite microstructures with high electrical conductivity and biocompatibility were successfully fabricated, providing an efficient platform for sensitive glucose detection in biosensors.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ankita Ram, Krishna Maity, Cedric Marchand, Aymen Mahmoudi, Aseem Rajan Kshirsagar, Mohamed Soliman, Takashi Taniguchi, Kenji Watanabe, Bernard Doudin, Abdelkarim Ouerghi, Sven Reichardt, Ian O'Connor, Jean-Francois Dayen
Summary: This paper explores the suitability of reconfigurable ferroelectric field-effect transistors (Re-FeFETs) for designing nonvolatile reconfigurable logic-in-memory circuits. By controlling two split-gate electrodes made of a ferroelectric layer, the energy landscape within a 2D material can be modulated to achieve multifunctional operating modes. The study finds that Re-FeFET circuits exhibit high logic expressivity and compact design.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinhong Zhao, Kai Li, Yongchu Fang, Yu Tao, Xiaoxian Song, Haiting Zhang, Huaqing Yu, Zaoxue Yan
Summary: Flexible photodetectors based on vertically stacked PEDOT:PSS/PbS/CsPbCl3 exhibit high responsivity and detectivity, as well as excellent photocurrent stability and reproducibility, showing great potential for wearable and portable low-voltage optoelectronic devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping-An Chen, Junjun Guo, Xinwen Yan, Yu Liu, Huan Wei, Xincan Qiu, Jiangnan Xia, Jing Guo, Jiaqi Ding, Zhenqi Gong, Chen Chen, Ting Lei, Huajie Chen, Zebing Zeng, Yuanyuan Hu
Summary: This article proposes a methodology for fabricating novel electrodes for semiconductor devices using organic semiconductors. It demonstrates that heavily p- or n-doped polymer semiconductors can achieve high conductivity for electrodes. These doped organic semiconductor films exhibit solution-processability, mechanical flexibility, and interesting optoelectronic properties. The integration of these films with semiconductors through van der Waals contacts allows for the construction of various types of semiconductor devices with superior performance compared to those with metal electrodes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shenghong Liu, Jing Wang, Jiefan Shao, Decai Ouyang, Wenjing Zhang, Shiyuan Liu, Yuan Li, Tianyou Zhai
Summary: This article reviews the recent development of nanopatterning technologies for 2D materials, discusses the need to advance these materials and devices to the industrial integrated circuit level, and explores the opportunities and challenges they present.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Jiujiu Liang, Chongyu Wang, Haiou Lu, Xiaohao Wang, Kai Ni, Qian Zhou
Summary: This study introduces a fabrication method for large-area gratings with uniform duty without using a spatial beam modulator. By controlling exposure time and selecting a suitable beam expansion aperture, the inhomogeneity of gratings caused by flaws of the lens and stray light was successfully solved. A model for representing this process was established, and experimental results showed good agreement with simulation results, achieving a high-quality grating with uniformity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Igor P. Koskin, Christina S. Becker, Alina A. Sonina, Vasiliy A. Trukhanov, Nikita A. Shumilov, Anatoly D. Kuimov, Yuliya S. Zhuravleva, Yuliya O. Kiseleva, Inna K. Shundrina, Peter S. Sherin, Dmitry Yu Paraschuk, Maxim S. Kazantsev
Summary: The selective fluorination of FPCOs lowers the energies of frontier molecular orbitals, improving the photostability, tuning the pi-pi stacked packing, and allowing the first realization of electron transport in FPCOs. Selectively fluorinated 2,2'- (2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-1,4-phenylene) bis[5-(3,5-difluorophenyl) furan] demonstrates well-balanced ambipolar charge transport and efficient electroluminescence in an OLET with high external quantum and luminous efficiencies. Smart fluorination is a powerful tool to fine-tune the stability and performance of linearly conjugated small molecules for organic optoelectronics.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ha Young Lee, Sejeong Kim
Summary: Nanowires have attracted considerable attention in the fields of photonics and optoelectronics due to their unique features. The combination of nanowires and 2D materials has been extensively studied to enhance the properties of light emitting materials. This review article summarizes recent studies on the application of different types of nanowires in photonics and optoelectronics, as well as the hybridization of nanowires and 2D materials. The review also discusses the future prospects of nanowires and 2D materials for photonics and optoelectronics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nerea Casado, Sara Zendegi, Rafael del Olmo, Antonio Dominguez-Alfaro, Maria Forsyth
Summary: The research introduces a composite material based on PEDOT-Cl and an organic ionic plastic crystal that can provide both electronic and ionic conduction as well as redox functionality; the composite exhibits enhanced electronic and ionic conductivities compared to the pure components.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Yiyuan Yang, Mingzheng Wu, Amy J. Wegener, Abraham Vazquez-Guardado, Andrew Efimov, Ferrona Lie, Taoyi Wang, Yuhang Ma, Anthony Banks, Zhengwei Li, Zhaoqian Xie, Yonggang Huang, Cameron H. Good, Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy, John A. Rogers
Summary: Wireless battery-free optogenetic devices allow behavioral neuroscience studies in animal groups with minimal disturbance to natural behavior. Real-time independent control of optogenetic stimulation through near-field communication greatly expands the applications of these devices in neuroscience research. This protocol provides detailed procedures for manufacturing, encapsulating, and implanting advanced wireless devices, as well as standard implementation protocols for mice experiments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongsub Jee, Min-Joon Park, Kiseok Jeon, Chaehwan Jeong, Jaehyeong Lee
Summary: Interference lithography combined with two-photon lithography using light-curable resin is demonstrated as a promising method for fabricating large-area photonic crystal structures with controlled defects. The regular array structures combined with controlled patterns have potential for various applications such as solar cells, sensors, and micro/nano-electronics.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sangkyu Lee, Jihyun Kim, Hannah Kwon, Donghee Son, In Soo Kim, Joohoon Kang
Summary: This article mainly introduces some new photoactive materials and their applications in wearable optoelectronic devices. Traditional inorganic photoactive materials face challenges due to their rigidity and bulkiness, while emerging photoactive materials have the advantages of being ultra-lightweight, ultrathin, and flexible, and can be used on curved surfaces. In order to improve the stretchability of optoelectronic devices, various mechanical designs and new material strategies have been used. By removing serpentine interconnects and using polymers with high impact resistance, low glass transition temperature, and dynamically crosslinked bonds, the density and electrical/mechanical reliability of the devices can be improved. In conclusion, these methods are essential for making current flexible photoactive devices inherently and durably stretchable.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhixiong Liu, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: MXenes, as a rapidly growing family of 2D transitional metal carbides and nitrides, have shown promising properties in electrochemical devices and optoelectronic applications. Future research should focus on exploring the potential performance and application areas of MXenes in optoelectronic devices.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laetitia Bardet, Herve Roussel, Stefano Saroglia, Masoud Akbari, David Munoz-Rojas, Carmen Jimenez, Aurore Denneulin, Daniel Bellet
Summary: The thermal instability of silver nanowires leads to increased electrical resistance in AgNW networks. Understanding the relationship between structural and electrical properties of AgNW networks is crucial for their integration as transparent electrodes in flexible optoelectronics. In situ X-ray diffraction measurements were used to study the crystallographic evolution of Ag-specific Bragg peaks during thermal ramping, revealing differences in thermal and structural transitions between bare and SnO2-coated AgNW networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Cancino-Fuentes, Arnau Manasanch, Joana Covelo, Alex Suarez-Perez, Enrique Fernandez, Stratis Matsoukis, Christoph Guger, Xavi Illa, Anton Guimera-Brunet, Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of graphene-based solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) for brain recordings, highlighting their potential clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Hailiang Liu, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Sajjad Hussain, Jungwon Kang, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This study examines the effects of hybrid nanoparticles made of NiO@rGO and NiO@CNT on the active layers of polymer solar cells and X-ray photodetectors. The findings show that these hybrid nanoparticles can enhance the charge carrier capacities and exciton dissociation properties of the active layers. Among the tested configurations, the NiO@CNT device demonstrates superior performance in converting sunlight into electricity, and achieves the best sensitivity for X-ray detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyo Jung Shin, Seung Gyu Choi, Fengrui Qu, Min-Hee Yi, Choong-Hyun Lee, Sang Ryong Kim, Hyeong-Geug Kim, Jaewon Beom, Yoonyoung Yi, Do Kyung Kim, Eun-Hye Joe, Hee-Jung Song, Yonghyun Kim, Dong Woon Kim
Summary: This study investigates the role of SOX9 in reactive astrocytes following ischemic brain damage using a PLGA nanoparticle plasmid delivery system. The results demonstrate that PLGA nanoparticles can reduce ischemia-induced neurological deficits and infarct volume, providing a potential opportunity for stroke treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anurag Chaudhury, Koushik Debnath, Nikhil R. Jana, Jaydeep K. Basu
Summary: The study investigates the interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes, and identifies key parameters, including charge, crowding, and membrane fluidity, that determine the adsorbed concentration and unbinding transition of nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sina Sadeghi, Fazel Bateni, Taekhoon Kim, Dae Yong Son, Jeffrey A. Bennett, Negin Orouji, Venkat S. Punati, Christine Stark, Teagan D. Cerra, Rami Awad, Fernando Delgado-Licona, Jinge Xu, Nikolai Mukhin, Hannah Dickerson, Kristofer G. Reyes, Milad Abolhasani
Summary: In this study, an autonomous approach for the development of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals is presented, which integrates a modular microfluidic platform with machine learning-assisted synthesis modeling. This approach enables rapid and optimized synthesis of copper-based lead-free nanocrystals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishan Zhang, Xiaoting Zhang, Hui Ran, Ze Chen, Yicheng Ye, Jiamiao Jiang, Ziwei Hu, Miral Azechi, Fei Peng, Hao Tian, Zhili Xu, Yingfeng Tu
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising local treatment modality in cancer therapy, but its therapeutic efficacy is restricted by ineffective delivery of photosensitizers and tumor hypoxia. In this study, a phototactic Chlorella-based near-infrared (NIR) driven green affording-oxygen microrobot system was developed for enhanced PDT. The system exhibited desirable phototaxis and continuous oxygen generation, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. This study demonstrates the potential of using a light-driven green affording-oxygen microrobot to enhance photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Liu, Mengdi Liang, Zhengwei Liu, Haiyu Long, Han Cheng, Jiahe Su, Zhongbiao Tan, Xuewen He, Min Sun, Xiangqian Li, Shuai He
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanozymes (ZnO NZs) using wasted hop extract (WHE). The WHE-ZnO NZs exhibit exceptional peroxidase-like activity and serve as effective catalysts for the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, a straightforward colorimetric technique for detecting both H2O2 and glucose was developed using the WHE-ZnO NZs as peroxidase-like catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyunkyu Oh, Young Jun Lee, Eun Ji Kim, Jinseok Park, Hee-Eun Kim, Hyunsoo Lee, Hyunjoo Lee, Bumjoon J. Kim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon particles have unique structural properties that make them suitable as support materials for catalytic applications. This study investigates the impact of channel nanostructures on the catalytic activity of porous carbon particles (PCPs) by fabricating PCPs with controlled channel exposure on the carbon surface. The results show that PCPs with highly open channel nanostructures exhibit significantly higher catalytic activity compared to those with closed channel nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjie Lu, Zhaohui Li, Zewei Li, Shihao Zhou, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhang, Lu Zong
Summary: A tough, long-lasting adhesive and highly conductive nanocomposite hydrogel (PACPH) was fabricated via the synergy of interfacial entanglement and adhesion group densification. PACPH possesses excellent mechanical properties, interfacial adhesion strength, and conductivity, making it a promising material for long-term monitoring of human activities and electrocardiogram signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zichao Wei, Audrey Vandergriff, Chung-Hao Liu, Maham Liaqat, Mu-Ping Nieh, Yu Lei, Jie He
Summary: We have developed a simple method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles with pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering. By using pH-responsive polymers as ligands, the aggregation of nanoparticles can be controlled, leading to enhanced SERS. The pH-responsive polymer-grafted nanoparticles show high reproducibility and sensitivity in solution, providing a novel approach for SERS without the need for sample pre-concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Melis Ozge Alas Colak, Ahmet Gungor, Merve Buldu Akturk, Emre Erdem, Rukan Genc
Summary: This research investigates the effect of functionalizing carbon dots with hydroxyl polymers on their performance as electrode materials in a supercapacitor. The results show that the functionalized carbon dots exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and improved stability.