Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paramaguru Ganesan, Hoi Nok Tsao, Peng Gao
Summary: Organic light-emitting transistors (OLETs) combine the switching functionality of field-effect transistors (FETs) with the light-emitting characteristics of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to simplify device architecture for flat panel and flexible display technology. Key tactics include improving electrode design, utilizing vertical architecture for short channel lengths and high aperture ratios, and incorporating high–k dielectric materials to enhance device performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Valentina Grumezescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Anton Ficai, Irina Negut, Bogdan Stefan Vasile, Bianca Galateanu, Ariana Hudita
Summary: This article presents the preparation and characterization of composite coatings based on hydroxyapatite (HAp), chitosan (CS), and FGF2, and investigates their effects on attachment, growth, and differentiation of cells through in vitro experiments. The results suggest that these coatings are suitable for bone tissue engineering applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Maria Elena Zarif, Sasa Alexandra Yehia-Alexe, Bogdan Bita, Irina Negut, Claudiu Locovei, Andreea Groza
Summary: In this study, calcium phosphate-chitosan composite layers were synthesized, and the effect of substrate temperature on the incorporation of chitosan was investigated. The degree of chitosan incorporation significantly influenced the properties and adherence strength of the composite layers. The adherence strength was diminished after chitosan deposition.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tonglin L. Newsom, Christopher R. Allemang, Tae H. Cho, Neil P. Dasgupta, Rebecca L. Peterson
Summary: By depositing both ZTO channel and Al2O3 gate dielectric layer using ALD without breaking vacuum, we achieved TFTs with a steep SS of 59.9mV center dot dec(-1), close to the Boltzmann limit at room temperature. The measured SS value extracted an extremely low interface trap density of 9.59 x 10(9) cm(-2)eV(-1), which was corroborated by the high-low frequency capacitance method. Compared with other TFT processes, both higher-k gate dielectric and in situ ALD process are required to obtain the low SS value. The TFT made with in situ dielectric deposition demonstrated a maximum linear mobility of 19.2 cm(2)V(-1)s(-1), an ON/OFF current ratio > 10(8), and a threshold voltage of 1.3 V. The achieved sharp SS will enable low voltage electronics using this scalable ALD technology.
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Samyuktha K. Reddy, Mandeep Singh
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a MISIM waveguide structure for ethanol sensing, showing that in the presence of harmful ethanol, the electric field in a low refractive index slot undergoes a red-shift in wavelength. By adjusting the silicon porosity and physical dimensions, the red-shift can be controlled. The optimized sensor metrics obtained through simulations and the fabrication stages are described. The sensor is found to be feasible for ethanol detection in hazardous environments.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Kolla Lakshmi Ganapathi, Navakanta Bhat, Sangeneni Mohan
Summary: High-k dielectrics integration with 2D layered semiconductors is a bottleneck in device realization. In this study, we optimized the integration of ultrathin HfO2 thin films on MoS2 substrate using e-beam evaporation, without the need for functionalization or buffer layers. The use of e-beam evaporated Ni as a gate electrode showed promising results in achieving an equivalent oxide thickness of 1.2 nm and leakage current density of 1.1 x 10(-4) A cm(-2) for 5 nm films.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaotong Zhao, Jie Liu, Haiyang Li, Jiajun Zhang, Chunlei Li, Yicai Dong, Xiaosong Shi, Yanan Sun, Ji Liu, Ming Lei, Lang Jiang
Summary: Monolayer molecular crystals (MMCs) have aroused global research interest due to their unique properties. Compared with their bulk counterparts, MMCs have lower contact resistance, making them ideal carriers for studying the intrinsic properties of organic semiconductors. However, studies on anisotropic charge transport in MMCs are still rare. In this study, by non-destructively preparing electrodes on MMCs, anisotropic charge transport properties of two typical MMCs were obtained, providing a basis for realizing high performance device arrays with low device-to-device variation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Review
Crystallography
Can Cui, Junqing Ma, Kai Chen, Xinjie Wang, Tao Sun, Qingpu Wang, Xijian Zhang, Yifei Zhang
Summary: This article provides a technical review on active and programmable metasurfaces using semiconductor materials. It discusses metasurfaces with diodes, transistors, and emerging semiconductor materials, covering physical models, equivalent circuits, recent advances, and development trends. It serves as a broad introduction for newcomers and offers perspective and depth for well-established readers.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Fei Shan, Jae-Yun Lee, Gergely Tarsoly, Han-Lin Zhao, Xiao-Lin Wang, Tukhtaev Anvar, Suchang Yoo, Sung-Jin Kim
Summary: Solution processing is a promising method for fabricating transparent metal oxide layers, but there is a drawback of poor bias stability of the devices. In this study, postdeposition treatment of solution-processed indium oxide thin-film transistors was performed using a helical-focused plasma source. The best treatment conditions were found, and the oxide films were further studied using various techniques.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuoqiong Zhang, Run Shi, Abbas Amini, Shu Kong So, Chun Cheng
Summary: The blending of organic semiconductors with insulating materials shows great potential for organic field-effect transistors. The resulting blend materials offer advantages in terms of cost, performance, and long-term stability. Furthermore, the blend of insulating materials also improves the properties of the organic semiconductors, with some unexpected advantages over pure organic semiconductors.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kyungmok Kwon, Junghoon Park, Jong-Bum You, Kyoungsik Yu
Summary: We demonstrate the integration of active semiconductor materials into metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguides, enabling on-chip light generation and detection for nanoscale photonic platforms. The metal-semiconductor-metal section can function as a light emitting diode or a photodetector depending on its bias conditions. We experimentally verify the independent and combined operations of on-chip light sources and photodetectors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junfeng Liang, Zhangjin Chen, Hong Wang
Summary: In this study, a photolithography-compatible method was developed for preparing high-density and consistent orientation organic semiconductor single-crystal arrays. The method also allows for the direct fabrication of organic field-effect transistor arrays.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seunghyeon Ji, Sa-Rang Bae, Luhing Hu, Anh Tuan Hoang, Myeong Jin Seol, Juyeong Hong, Ajit Kumar Katiyar, Beom Jin Kim, Duo Xu, Soo Young Kim, Jong-Hyun Ahn
Summary: This study presents a fabrication method for an active-matrix PeLED display, achieved through the heterogeneous integration of perovskite light-emitting diodes with MoS2 TFTs. The display exhibits excellent brightness control capability and high switching speed, showcasing the potential of PeLEDs as candidates for next-generation displays.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dominik Maskowicz, Rafal Jendrzejewski, Wioletta Kopec, Maria Gazda, Jakub Karczewski, Pawel Niedzialkowski, Armin Kleibert, Carlos A. F. Vaz, Yann Garcia, Miroslaw Sawczak
Summary: This study successfully prepared uniform and functional thin films of Fe(pz)Pt[CN](4) nanoparticles on Si and/or glass substrates using a tunable pulsed laser. Temperature-dependent Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy confirmed the spin transition in the temperature range of 275 to 290 K.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhiqiang Mu, Hongyang Zhou, Yumeng Yang, Qiang Liu, Xing Wei, Wenjie Yu
Summary: A novel junctionless gate-all-around (GAA) transistor with ultrathin nanosheet GAA channel and self-aligned raised source/drain (RSD) was successfully designed and fabricated on void embedded silicon on insulator (VESOI) substrate using a simpler fabrication process. Devices with a channel thickness as thin as 13 nm exhibited excellent electrical characteristics, with an on/off current ratio of 10(6) and an on-state drive current of 58 μA/μm. Despite the presence of parasitic planar channel component, the device performance was predominantly determined by the GAA channel, which was further enhanced by the junction-free bulk conduction mechanism and the self-aligned RSD structure.
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irum Shaheen, Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Camila Zequine, Ram K. Gupta, Andrew G. Thomas, Mohammad Azad Malik
Summary: This study successfully synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using organic compounds from Nasturtium officinale leaves via a hydrothermal reaction. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, indicating the significant potential of organic compound-incorporated ZnO NPs for supercapacitors.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vivek Sharma, Dipak Kumar Das, Vinod Kumar Vashistha, Ram K. Gupta, Ghulam Yasin, Anuj Kumar
Summary: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs)-based materials are considered as one of the most promising electrocatalysts for low-cost ORR. They offer precise control of active sites, simple understanding of structure-activity relationships, chemically adjustable properties, and defined reaction pathways.
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anuj Kumar, Vinod Kumar Vashistha, Dipak Kumar Das, Ram K. Gupta, Ghulam Yasin
Summary: In this study, two macrocyclic complexes A (Mn-II) and B (Fe-II) were synthesized and characterized, and their interactions with DNA were investigated. The results showed that complex A exhibited stronger binding ability to DNA and had potential antibacterial activity.
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jonghyun Choi, Tenzin Ingsel, Dipesh Neupane, Sanjay R. Mishra, Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta
Summary: Metal-organic framework (MOF) derived cobalt oxide and sulfide show potential for high performance energy storage in water electrolyzers and fuel cells, with MOF-Co9S8 exhibiting superior electrocatalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Anuj Kumar, Shumaila Ibraheem, Sajjad Ali, T. Maiyalagan, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Ram K. Gupta, Ali Saad, Ghulam Yasin
Summary: Due to the hydrophobic nature of the fluorocarbon backbone, Nafion membranes are preferred for high H+ conductivity. However, they are limited by a higher price, pH splitting, and bio-fouling, leading researchers to search for better alternatives. Conducting polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrol can be used as electrolyte membranes for fuel cells, and their conductivity can be enhanced through doping techniques. This review provides a detailed discussion on these conducting polymers and their applications, particularly in composite membranes, and evaluates their effects on methanol crossover, H+-conductivity, gas diffusion, and thermal stability for practical DMFC applications.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Choi, K. Morey, A. Kumar, D. Neupane, S. R. Mishra, F. Perez, R. K. Gupta
Summary: With increasing energy needs and environmental concerns, there is a growing demand for research in developing new materials for energy production and storage. In this study, copper-molybdenum sulfide and phosphide-based nanoarchitectures were successfully synthesized using a hydrothermal strategy. These materials exhibited excellent electrochemical characteristics and showed potential for energy production and storage applications, as well as high performance in supercapacitors.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vivek Sharma, Dipak Kumar Das, Ram K. Gupta, Ghulam Yasin, Anuj Kumar
Summary: MXenes-based nanomaterials show great potential as efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. Their synthesis strategies, electronic and structural properties, and ORR performance are of significant importance. However, there are still challenges and potential aspects that need further research.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Taghazal Zahra, Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Camila Zequine, Ram Gupta, Mohammad Azad Malik, Javed H. Niazi, Anjum Qureshi
Summary: In this study, bimetallic NiO/ZrO2 catalysts were synthesized using plant extract as a capping agent, and their electrocatalytic performance was investigated. The experimental results demonstrate that the synthesized catalyst exhibits remarkable oxygen evolution reaction performance comparable to precious metal catalysts.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanket D. Bhoyate, Junyoung Kim, Felipe M. de Souza, Jerry Lin, Eunho Lee, Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta
Summary: Metal-air batteries and fuel cells heavily rely on electrocatalytic O2 activation and O2 reduction reaction (ORR) with noble metal-free materials. However, the origins of their synergistic reactivity are still unclear. Understanding the correlation between science, engineering, and activity descriptors can lead to the development of novel, affordable, and efficient catalysts.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
A. A. P. R. Perera, K. A. U. Madhushani, Buwanila T. Punchihewa, Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta
Summary: MXene is a versatile material with a wide range of applications, including energy storage, sensors, biomedical devices, and membranes. This review summarizes the latest findings on MXene materials, including their evolution, synthesis routes, applications, and surface functionalization. The review also highlights the use of MXene composites to enhance performance and overcome specific drawbacks. The information provided in this review is valuable for translating lab-scale findings into commercially viable products.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rishabh Srivastava, Shiva Bhardwaj, Anuj Kumar, Rahul Singhal, Jules Scanley, Christine C. C. Broadbridge, Ram K. K. Gupta
Summary: This study demonstrates a green strategy for the preparation of cobalt oxide nanoparticles using orange peel extract, and enhancing their electrochemical properties through sulfurization and phosphorization. The phosphide-based nanoparticles exhibit over 85% capacitance retention after 5000 cycles.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, Daniel Nframah Ampong, Perseverance Dzikunu, Felipe M. de Souza, Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta
Summary: Multi-metallic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) derived materials have outstanding CO2RR catalytic performance and high atomic utilization efficiency, but their structure tuning and identification of active sites remain challenging. This review provides an overview of the advancements in science and engineering of multi-metallic MOFs and derived materials, and discusses key methods and possibilities for optimizing their catalytic performance.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nene Lethukuthula, Malik Dilshad Khan, Siphamandla C. Masikane, Felipe M. de Souza, Jonghyun Choi, Ram K. Gupta, Neerish Revaprasadu
Summary: In this study, a green and facile microwave-assisted approach was demonstrated for the synthesis of phase pure sulfur-deficient indium sulfide (In2.77S4) nanoparticles. Castor oil and olive oil were used as green dispersants, solvents, and capping agents. The effect of different sulfur sources on the synthesized nanoparticles was investigated using sodium sulfide, thioacetamide, and thiourea. The obtained In2.77S4 nanoparticles prepared in castor oil with thiourea as the sulfur source showed satisfactory properties for energy storage and water splitting.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Suchismita Guha, Gerrit Boschloo
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Irum Shaheen, Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Camila Zequine, Ram K. Gupta, Andrew G. Thomas, Anjum Qureshi, Mohammad Azad Malik, Javed H. Niazi
Summary: A facile nanocomposite of Pd/NiOPdO was synthesized using foliar phyto eco-friendly agents and showed enhanced electrochemical properties for supercapacitor application, with a specific capacitance of 88 F g(-1) and low internal resistance of 0.8 omega. The nanocomposite exhibited a mixed phase of rhombohedral NiO and tetragonal PdO.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinfei Dai, Chenjing Zhao, Jie Xu, Hossein Roshan, Hua Dong, Francesco Di Stasio, Fang Yuan, Bo Jiao, Zhaoxin Wu
Summary: In this study, the performance of perovskite nanocrystal light emitting diodes (PNC-LEDs) was enhanced through rational device structure design and the application of high-performance perovskite nanocrystal emitting layers.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Hua Yeh, Suhendro Purbo Prakoso, Leon Lukhas Santoso, Shi-Ju Chen, Bryan Chiang, Ju-Chieh Cheng, Ru-Ning Zhang, Yu-Cheng Chiu
Summary: This study demonstrates the application of a renewable material called dextrin-SMS in the production of electret filters and transistor memory. Dextrin-SMS material can maintain prolonged electrostatic charges and has a relatively wide memory window, making it suitable for the production of biodegradable face masks and green electronics.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ahmad Telfah, Qais M. Al-Bataineh, Ahmad A. Ahmad, Rund Abu-Zurayk, Carlos J. Tavares, Johannes Etzkorn, Farzad Foadian
Summary: Polyacrylic acid complexed with polyaniline (PAA/PANI) composite materials have the potential to form organic mixed ion-electron conductive (OMIEC) films, which can be used in optoelectronic and energy storage applications. The composite films are formed through an acid-base reaction, resulting in strong electrostatic interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds between PANI and PAA. The separation of PANI-rich domains from PAA-rich matrix in the composite films is observed. The electrical conductivity of the composite films is higher when the content of PANI is 33 wt%, due to the high ionic-electronic coupling at the interface between phase-separated regions.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Min-Chih Hou, Dian Luo, Yu-Ting Huang, Shun-Wei Liu, Chin-Wei Lu, Chih-Hao Chang, Hai-Ching Su
Summary: Light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) have great potential for novel emission applications, but their relatively low device efficiency hinders their competitiveness with other emission technologies. A study finds that increasing the concentration of small TiO2 nano-particles in the diffuser film can enhance light extraction and improve the device efficiency of LECs.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiaoli Niu, Yao Xu, Jun Yang, Wei Hua, Baoxiang Chai, Zequan Zhang, Yuhui Ma, Wenjin Zeng, Ana Flavia Nogueira, Ruidong Xia
Summary: By introducing CPB as a defect passivation agent in the perovskite precursor solution, the optoelectronic properties of perovskite films can be significantly improved and non-radiative carrier recombination can be effectively suppressed. CPB-modified perovskite solar cells exhibit lower trap-state density and stronger carrier migration capability, leading to enhanced power conversion efficiency and stability.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hulya Ozturk Dogan, Fatma Yildirim, Zeynep Orhan, Ali Ben Ahmed, Mostefa Benhaliliba, Sakir Aydogan
Summary: In this study, efficient self-powered visible and UV photodetectors based on hybrid organic-inorganic materials were demonstrated. The photodetectors showed excellent UV detecting capability and good photoresponsivity.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2024)