Article
Electrochemistry
Li-Syuan Chen, Manik Chandra Sil, Yu-Hsin Lee, Heng-Jui Liu, Chih-Ming Chen
Summary: The study introduces a new hybrid scattering layer consisting of micro-sized sericite flakes and TiO2 nanoparticles to enhance the light harvesting performance of dye-sensitized solar cells. Material optimization using different sizes of TiO2 nanoparticles led to improved power conversion efficiency under various lighting conditions. The addition of sericite in the scattering layer provides a new pathway for preparing more efficient light harvesting layers.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Optics
Alexander A. Zharov, Nina A. Zharova
Summary: The study shows that an interface between two identical metal/dielectric plane-layered ferromagnetic (meta)materials with different directions of magnetization can support electromagnetic surface waves in the visible or near-infrared band, exhibiting valve action and a unique TEM structure. Additionally, weak optical gyrotropy in a plane-layered metal/dielectric metamaterial can be significantly enhanced due to quasi-static LC resonance in the structure.
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Govindarajan Ramadoss, Shanmugasundaram Prema Suriyaraj, Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Selvakumar Rajendran
Summary: This study successfully synthesized ferromagnetic manganese ferrite nanoparticles for the mineralization of azo dye in aqueous solution under visible light irradiation. The nanoparticles showed high crystallinity and mesoporous distribution, providing efficient photocatalytic degradation of the dye. Additionally, the particles were recoverable and reusable, showing high degradation efficiency even after multiple cycles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Priyadharsan, R. Ranjith, N. Karmegam, G. Thennarasu, S. Ragupathy, Tae Hwan Oh, Subramaniyan Ramasundaram
Summary: Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes is considered an effective method to address environmental and energy concerns. In this study, Cu-doped ZnO/CSAC samples were synthesized and examined for their optoelectronic and photodegradation efficiencies. The CZ3/CSAC sample exhibited a hexagonal wurtzite structure and incorporated Cu ions in the ZnO lattice. It showed improved photocatalytic degradation efficiency (93.09%) compared to pure ZnO and CZ3 samples under sunlight irradiation.
Article
Polymer Science
S. Asha, C. Hentry, R. Gomati, M. R. Bindhu, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh, Selvaraj Arokiyaraj
Summary: In this study, lead tungstate (PbWO4), nickel doped PbWO4 (Ni-PbWO4), and polyethylene glycol assisted Ni doped PbWO4 (Ni-PEG-PbWO4) nanoparticles were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The nanoparticles were characterized using XRD, FTIR, UV-visible, and photoluminescence spectra. The BET surface area, SEM analysis, EDX, and XPS measurements were performed to confirm the characteristics of the nanoparticles. The Ni-PEG-PbWO4 nanoparticles showed superior photocatalytic activity against the hazardous dye methyl orange (MO) due to their smaller particle size and higher surface area. These nanoparticles have great potential for wastewater treatment and environmental cleanup.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Optics
L. Frisco, M. S. Gravielle
Summary: This study investigates the effect of surface defects on grazing-incidence fast atom diffraction (GIFAD) patterns by considering the presence of terraces. The results show that terrace defects can cause asymmetric angular distributions in the diffraction patterns, particularly above the Laué circle where additional peaked structures are observed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Delafresnaye, Florian Feist, Jordan P. Hooker, Christopher Barner-Kowollik
Summary: This study introduces a method for synthesizing microspheres using sunlight as a purely light-driven platform, producing stable particles without the need for initiators, surfactants, or heating. This unconventional approach provides a new opportunity for particle synthesis, different from the traditional thermally-driven methods.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Shan Li, Yongfeng Song, Xiongbing Li
Summary: This study calculates the attenuation and velocity dispersion of leaky Rayleigh waves in polycrystals using the characteristic equation and unified approach. Numerical results show that the attenuation is proportional to frequency and independent of grain size, while the velocity dispersion can be ignored. Experimental results confirm the minimal velocity dispersion of leaky Rayleigh waves.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Yousefzadeh, Mojgan Ghanbari, Elmuez A. Dawi, Masoud Salavati-Niasari
Summary: Pollution of surface waters containing chemical dye combinations and/or biological materials can have adverse effects on human health and other organisms, even in small quantities. The photocatalytic oxidation procedure using Caesium-hexaiodostannate nanostructures (Cs2SnI6) as catalysts has been proven to effectively remove environmental pollutants, particularly organic dyes. The efficiency of the photocatalysis process is influenced by various factors, such as pH, dye concentration, dye types, catalyst dosages, and presence of surfactants.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Said El Chamaa, Mark R. Wenman, Catrin M. Davies, Fionn P. E. Dunne
Summary: By combining experimental and modeling approaches, the study investigated hydride formation in Zircaloy-4 under cyclic thermomechanical loading. It was found that strain rate sensitivity and hydrogen concentration play important roles in controlling the distribution of hydrides.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aaron Pital, Jungkyu Kim, Amanda Stockton
Summary: The presence of colloids at fluid boundaries can significantly impact the dynamics and morphology of the precipitated material. Studying the interplay between colloidal precipitation and fluid dynamics in microchannels revealed that stable flow boundaries result in coherent material structures, while chaotic laminar regimes experience relaxation of chemical and physical gradients.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xianliang Zhang, Liang Chen, Zhigang Li, Guoqun Zhao, Cunsheng Zhang
Summary: TiB2 particle reinforced 7075Al based composite was successfully fabricated by powder metallurgy and hot extrusion. The addition of TiB2 particles refined the grain structure and retarded the precipitation kinetics. TiB2/7075Al composite exhibited lower friction coefficient and higher wear resistance, with the highest wear resistance in the peak aging state.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Vitor Moreira de Alencar Monteiro, Daniel Carlos Taissum Cardoso, Flavio de Andrade Silva
Summary: This research investigates the degradation of the steel fiber-cement based matrix interface under fatigue loading. The bond degradation for hooked and straight steel fibers was examined through quasi-static pullout tests. Fatigue tests were conducted at different load levels, revealing two failure modes: fiber pullout and fiber rupture. New models were proposed to estimate the slip evolution of steel fibers during fatigue pullout tests.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
D. N. David Ndaleh, Dinesh Nugegoda, Jonathon Watson, Hammad Cheema, Jared H. Delcamp
Summary: The study examines the use of four high photocurrent NIR-absorbing metal-free organic sensitizers with varying nitrogen-based donor groups in dye-sensitized solar cell devices. By comparing the performance of dyes with different donor groups, the researchers found that balancing donor size and dye loadings is critical for achieving higher performances in DSC dyes, particularly in accessing low energy photons near 900 nm.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiuting Luo, Jeong Geun Cha, Guiming Fu, Hyung Woo Lee, Soo Hyung Kim
Summary: This study focuses on using upconversion phosphors (UCPs) to convert IR into visible light to enhance the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The addition of an optimal amount of UCPs significantly improves the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of DSSCs, while excess UCPs deteriorate efficiency due to rapid recombination and increased interfaces.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengqi Zhang, Chenghao Bi, Yuexing Xia, Xuejiao Sun, Xingyu Wang, Aqiang Liu, Shuyu Tian, Xinfeng Liu, Nora H. de Leeuw, Jianjun Tian
Summary: In this study, a water-driven synthesis strategy was used to obtain size-homogenized and strongly confined deep-blue CsPbBr3 quantum wells (QWs). The QWs exhibited remarkable stability and a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 94%. Light-emitting diodes based on the QWs achieved an external quantum efficiency of 1% and state-of-the-art brightness for perovskite QW-based LEDs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Tu, Jiaqi Ding, Guoqiang Xi, Hangren Li, Qianqian Yang, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: In this study, stable multifunctional multiferroic Bi0.5Sm0.5FeO3 (BSFO) double-perovskite epitaxial thin films were successfully synthesized by regulating the deposition temperature. The BSFO thin films exhibited robust ferroelectric polarization and excellent photoresponse, and its switchable ferroelectric photovoltaic feature demonstrated the potential for ferroelectric storage.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenxuan Du, Chunyan Cheng, Jianjun Tian
Summary: Doping a strong Lewis acid into a Lewis base polymer to form an acid-base adduct hole-transport layer can improve the efficiency of InP-based QLEDs.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiaqi Ding, Hangren Li, Guoqiang Xi, Jie Tu, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers achieved increased tetragonality and reduced bandgaps in tetragonal-like phase BFO-based films through chemical strain. The tetragonality increased up to a large c/a of 1.239, and the bandgap decreased to 1.45 eV from 2.21 eV. This paper provides a new strategy for regulating the optical band gap of BFO and reveals its underlying mechanism.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiuyao Du, Jifeng Yuan, Jiahao Xi, Fei Huang, Jianjun Tian
Summary: In this study, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]Ac) ionic liquid was introduced to passivate the surface defects of perovskite films, improving the performance and stability of metal halide perovskite solar cells. The carbonyl groups of [EMIM]Ac coordinate with the uncoordinated lead ions on the perovskite surface, reducing nonradiative recombination and improving working stability. The power conversion efficiency of the solar cell increased from 16.95% to 19.29% with [EMIM]Ac treatment. This surface passivation method using an ionic liquid may have significant implications for the development and practical application of perovskite solar cells.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jifeng Yuan, Jianjun Tian
Summary: Researchers have developed an in-situ ligand exchange strategy to improve the surface chemistry of CsPbI3 quantum dots, resulting in higher power conversion efficiency and long-term durability.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aqiang Liu, Chenghao Bi, Jing Li, Mengqi Zhang, Chunyan Cheng, David Binks, Jianjun Tian
Summary: Here, an in situ photoluminescence (PL) system was developed to monitor the nucleation and growth of perovskite nanocrystals and achieve highly confined and monodispersed quantum dots (QDs) with an average size of 3.4 nm. Pure-blue (460 nm wavelength) CsPbBr3 QDs with near unity PL quantum yield and a narrow size distribution (small size dispersion of 9.6%) were produced. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on these QDs showed narrow electroluminescence with a full width at half-maximum of 20 nm and a high color purity of 97.3%. The LEDs also exhibited a high external quantum efficiency of 10.1%, maximum luminance of 11,610 cd m-2, and a continuous operation lifetime of 21 h at the initial luminance of 102 cd m-2, which represents the state-of-the-art for pure-blue perovskite LEDs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qianqian Yang, Jingcong Hu, Yue-Wen Fang, Yueyang Jia, Rui Yang, Shiqing Deng, Yue Lu, Oswaldo Dieguez, Longlong Fan, Dongxing Zheng, Xixiang Zhang, Yongqi Dong, Zhenlin Luo, Zhen Wang, Huanhua Wang, Manling Sui, Xianran Xing, Jun Chen, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: Atomic-scale ferroelectrics with a layered structure of stabilized bismuth oxide film through samarium bondage have been developed. The thickness of the film can reach 1 nanometer and it can be grown on various substrates using a cost-effective chemical solution deposition method. The thin films exhibit standard ferroelectric hysteresis and relatively large remanent polarization. First-principles calculations confirm the structure and suggest that these films are lone pair-driven ferroelectric materials. The design of ultrathin ferroelectric films holds great potential for atomic-scale electronic devices manufacturing.
Article
Acoustics
Guanhua Hu, Xiaotong Li, Rina Su, Mirco Corazzin, Xuemin Liu, Lu Dou, Lina Sun, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Jianjun Tian, Ye Jin
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of ultrasound-assisted treatment on the properties of sheep bone collagen (SBC). The ultrasound-assisted treatment increased the collagen extraction rate and resulted in collagen with superior functional properties and foaming/emulsion properties. The study also identified potential activities of SBC, such as antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and anticancer effects.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongyuan Dong, Shuyu Tian, Xuejiao Sun, Ivan S. Mukhin, Regina M. Islamova, Gang Li, Jianjun Tian
Summary: Ceramic-like CsPbBr3@SiO2 nanocrystals with high photoluminescence quantum yield (98.7%), green purity (90%), and narrow full width at half maximum (22 nm) were successfully achieved by a solid-phase reaction process. The SiO2 shell provides long-term working and excellent thermal cycling stability. Ba2+ doping and halogen vacancies passivation result in red-shift emission and conform to the Rec.2020 standard. White light-emitting diodes were achieved by preparing red, green, and blue ceramic-like perovskite nanocrystals.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Physics, Applied
Xudong Liu, Jie Tu, Hangren Li, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: This paper introduces double perovskite ferroelectric thin films as a new material system with diverse composition and structure, providing new possibilities for the development of ferroelectric thin films. The ordered double perovskite ferroelectric thin films exhibit excellent ferroelectric, dielectric, magnetic, and optical properties, with potential applications in photovoltaic cells, information memory, and spintronic and photoelectric devices. However, complex internal physical mechanisms and difficult preparation conditions hinder its further development. This paper reviews the characterization methods and synthesis conditions affecting the ordering of double perovskite ferroelectrics, and presents the advances and challenges in various areas related to this material system.
APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuoping He, Qianqian Yang, Guoqiang Xi, Jie Tu, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: The first measurement of ferroelectric hysteresis loop in pure anatase-phase titanium dioxide was reported, demonstrating ferroelectric-like behavior in a-TiO2 epitaxial thin films prepared by chemical solution deposition method. The quality of epitaxial films was confirmed by synchrotron based X-ray diffraction and reciprocal space mapping. The results showed that the polarization of a-TiO2 film with a thickness of 14.5 nm could reach approximately 0.42 mu C/cm2. Atomic force microscopy (PFM) revealed ferroelectric-like behavior in the 7.5 nm a-TiO2 film, with the PFM polarization switch maintained for over 100 minutes. The origin of this behavior is attributed to strain and vacancy-induced distortion, while the electrochemical effect has a significant influence on the intrinsic ferroelectric performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinrui Cheng, Guoqiang Xi, Yue-Wen Fang, JiaQi Ding, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: Polarization and optical properties of BiFeO3-based ferroelectric films are regulated by both chemical composition and interlayer design. The improvement of ferroelectricity and bandgap is achieved through these methods. The remanent polarization is enhanced from 0.2 mu C/cm2 to 73.8 mu C/cm2 and the band gap is reduced from 2.42 eV to 2.23 eV. The optimal films show improved polarization and band gap, with a short-circuit current density of 89.0 nA and open circuit voltage of 0.412 V.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qianqian Yang, Jingcong Hu, Yue-Wen Fang, Yueyang Jia, Rui Yang, Shiqing Deng, Yue Lu, Oswaldo Dieguez, Longlong Fan, Dongxing Zheng, Xixiang Zhang, Yongqi Dong, Zhenlin Luo, Zhen Wang, Huanhua Wang, Manling Sui, Xianran Xing, Jun Chen, Jianjun Tian, Linxing Zhang
Summary: We developed a bismuth oxide film with a layered structure that can stabilize the ferroelectric state at a thickness of 1 nanometer. The film can be grown on different substrates using a cost-effective chemical solution deposition technique. The thin films, ranging from 1 to 4.56 nanometers, exhibited a standard ferroelectric hysteresis loop and relatively large remanent polarization. First-principles calculations confirmed the film's structure and suggested it to be a lone pair-driven ferroelectric material. The design of ultrathin ferroelectric films holds great potential for atomic-scale electronic device manufacturing.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiahao Xi, Jifeng Yuan, Jiuyao Du, Xiaoqin Yan, Jianjun Tian
Summary: The research team prepared a novel solution to effectively address the issue of non-conductive nature of phenethylammonium iodide passivation for metal halide perovskites films. By using CH3O-PEAI and F4-TCNQ, they decreased the energy difference between the valence band maximum and the Fermi level of the perovskite, improving hole transport and increasing the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells to 21.57%.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sirinya Ukasi, Paritta Jutapukti, Chiranicha Ninthub, Nattapong Pinpru, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Wanwilai Vittayakorn, Satana Pongampai, Naratip Vittayakorn, Thitirat Charoonsuk
Summary: This study explores the enhancement of electrical output of flexible hybrid piezoelectric-triboelectric nanogenerators by incorporating gamma-glycine into fully organic composites. The research demonstrates the importance of optimized concentrations of gamma-glycine and chitosan in achieving superior performance. The study identifies the critical content of gamma-glycine that leads to the highest output signal, and provides theoretical explanations for this observation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yoonsang Ra, Yu-seop Kim, Seonmo Yang, Namgyu Kang, Gyuwon Oh, Chungyeon Cho, Sangmin Lee, Dongwhi Choi
Summary: In this study, a portable energy harvester (STEP) was proposed to drive various functional LEDs using biomechanical energy. The roles and functionalities of a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and electromagnetic generator (EMG) in the hybrid energy harvester were experimentally demonstrated, and the necessity of hybridization for LED-involved devices was described. The STEP showed promising potential as an effective energy supply strategy for various functional LEDs in related industries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dae Sol Kong, Kyung Hoon Kim, Ying Chieh Hu, Jong Hun Kim, Inseo Kim, Jeongwan Lee, Joonhyuk Lee, Won Hyuk Shon, Hanjin Yoo, Chul-Un Ro, Seungsu Lee, Hyoungjeen Jeen, Minbaek Lee, Minseok Choi, Jong Hoon Jung
Summary: With the rapid development of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, smart home has emerged to fulfill the security, convenience, and energy-saving issues of modern life. A flexoelectric mica crystal is used to augment the finger touch-driven triboelectric output for operating a wireless and multichannel smart home controller. This work provides important ingredients for enhancing triboelectric output and realizing a convenient, multifunctional, cost-effective, and adaptable smart home control system without batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Han, Fang Wu, Xiaozhen Du, Zihao Li, Haixiang Chen, Dongxing Guo, Junlei Wang, Hong Yu
Summary: This paper presents a novel type of triboelectric nanogenerator that utilizes wind energy, with a Y-type bluff body to enhance vibration and output power. The application of this generator successfully provides power for a wireless temperature and humidity sensor.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Zhang, Fangyuan Cheng, Miao Chang, Yue Xu, Yuyu Li, Shixiong Sun, Liang Wang, Leimin Xu, Qing Li, Chun Fang, Meng Wang, Yuhao Lu, Jiantao Han, Yunhui Huang
Summary: This study successfully induced the formation of a uniform and robust CEI by constructing ZrO2 nano-rivets on the surface of LCO, stabilizing the surface of high-voltage LCO and facilitating lithium-ion diffusion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karl P. Olson, Laurence D. Marks
Summary: This paper investigates the role of contacting shapes in triboelectricity and provides scaling rules for designing energy harvesting devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jong-An Choi, Jingu Jeong, Mingyu Kang, Hee-Jin Ko, Taehoon Kim, Keun Park, Jongbaeg Kim, Soonjae Pyo
Summary: Wind-driven triboelectric nanogenerators (WTENGs) are a promising emerging technology for sustainable wind energy harvesting, offering high output performance, lightweight design, and compact dimensions. This study introduces an innovative WTENG design that leverages a rolling-based mechanism to achieve efficient omnidirectional wind energy harvesting.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liwei Dong, Qian Tang, Chaoyang Zhao, Guobiao Hu, Shuai Qu, Zicheng Liu, Yaowen Yang
Summary: This paper proposes a novel hybrid scheme for flag-type nanogenerators (FNGs) that enhances their performance and broadens their operational wind speed ranges by harnessing the synergistic potential of two aerodynamic behaviors. The proposed flag-type triboelectric-piezoelectric hybrid nanogenerator (FTPNG) integrates flapping piezoelectric flags (PEFs) and a fluttering triboelectric flag (TEF). The FTPNG achieves significant power generation and a broad wind speed range, surpassing other FNGs, making it suitable for various self-powered systems and Internet of Things applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yunmeng Li, Xin Liu, Zewei Ren, Jianjun Luo, Chi Zhang, Changyong (Chase) Cao, Hua Yuan, Yaokun Pang
Summary: The demand for green and eco-friendly materials is growing due to increasing environmental concerns related to traditional petroleum-based products. Marine biomaterials have emerged as a promising alternative, thanks to their abundant availability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low toxicity. In this review, we discuss the development and applications of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on marine biomaterials. The operational modes, foundational principles, intrinsic qualities, and advantages of marine biomaterials commonly used in TENG designs are highlighted. Approaches to enhance the efficacy of TENGs derived from marine biomaterials are also discussed, along with documented applications from existing literature. Furthermore, the existing challenges and future directions in marine biomaterial-inspired TENGs are explored.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Matthew P. Wells, Adam J. Lovett, Yizhi Zhang, Zhongxia Shang, Kosova Kreka, Babak Bakhit, Haiyan Wang, Albert Tarancon, Judith L. MacManus-Driscoll
Summary: Reversible solid oxide cells (rSOCs) offer a promising solution to efficient energy conversion, but have been limited in portable power and electrolysis applications due to excessive polarisation resistance of the oxygen electrode at low temperatures. This study demonstrates the growth of symmetric and complete rSOC structures with reduced polarisation resistance by tuning oxygen vacancy through annealing, providing a promising route towards high-performance rSOC devices for portable power applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kangkang Bao, Minghui Wang, Yue Zheng, Panpan Wang, Liwen Yang, Yang Jin, Hui Wu, Bin Sun
Summary: This study utilizes ethanol as an electrolyte additive to modulate the migration of zinc ions and the surface structure of zinc anodes, resulting in improved capacity retention and cycle life of zinc-based aqueous batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haichao Yang, Wensi Cai, Ming Wang, Saif M. H. Qaid, Zhiyuan Xu, Huaxin Wang
Summary: The introduction of sodium alginate (SA) into perovskite solar cells improves the carrier dynamics, stability, and performance by inhibiting nonradiative recombination and retarded charge dynamics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cuirong Zhang, Mingyuan Wei, Zihan Chen, Wansheng Lin, Shifan Yu, Yijing Xu, Chao Wei, Jinwei Zhang, Ziquan Guo, Yuanjin Zheng, Qingliang Liao, Xinqin Liao, Zhong Chen
Summary: Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) aims to establish smart and informative interactions between humans and devices. However, common pixelated sensing arrays in AIoT applications present problems such as hard and brittle devices, complex structures, and low precision. This article introduces an innovative solution called the all-in-one intelligent semitransparent interactive nerve patch (AISI nerve patch), which integrates sensing, recognition, and transmission functionalities into a thin and flexible patch. The AISI nerve patch is semitransparent, allowing for accurate identification without affecting aesthetics, and it can be attached to any curved surface for intelligent and interactive applications. With rapid response time and high precision recognition, it enables the integration of artificial intelligence and achieves high recognition accuracy for further development of AIoT.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Youcun Bai, Heng Zhang, Huijun Song, Chong Zhu, Lijin Yan, Qin Hu, Chang Ming Li
Summary: A novel stainless-steel supported lattice-mismatched V-S-Se layered compound with high selenium vacancy was synthesized by adjusting the molar ratio of sulfur to selenium. The introduction of selenium vacancies created additional redox peaks of sulfur, providing more mass transport channels and active sites for zinc ions. The specific capacity and cycle stability of the electrode were significantly improved, demonstrating great potential for practical applications and providing insights into the effects of defects on battery performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao Xiao, Puxian Xiong, Yakun Le, Zhenjie Lun, Kang Chen, Zhiduo Wang, Peishan Shao, Zhicong Chen, Dongdan Chen, Zhongmin Yang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a material with multi-stimulus-responsive luminescence and confirmed the internal relationship between luminescence and defects by regulating the distribution and depth of defects. The dynamic process of multi-stimulus-responsive luminescence was validated by experimental and calculation results.
