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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zongbao Zhang, Ran Ji, Xiangkun Jia, Shu-Jen Wang, Marielle Deconinck, Elena Siliavka, Yana Vaynzof
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of compact ultra-thin CsPbI3 perovskite films using a co-evaporation process. The films with a thickness of 10 nm exhibit high power conversion efficiency in a device structure of glass/ITO/PTAA/perovskite/PCBM/BCP/Al/Ag.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jilu C. John, Sunil C. Vattappalam, Tina Sebastian, Alphonsa Paul, Nisha Joseph, S. Shaji, Saji Augustine
Summary: This study reports the response of In2S3-Gr and In2S3-CNT nanocomposite thin film sensors to interfering vapours and investigates the variation in gas sensing properties with change in thickness of the films. Various analysis techniques are used to study the structure, composition, and optical properties of the samples. The study reveals that the nanocomposite thin films with the highest root mean square roughness and the lowest bandgap energy show the highest gas sensing efficiency and better sensitivity to ethanol vapour.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2022)
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Optics
Yuusuke Takashima, Kentaro Nagamatsu, Masanobu Haraguchi, Yoshiki Naoi
Summary: An ultra-thin perfect absorber for deep ultraviolet light was achieved using an Al/TiO2/AlN system. The TiO2 thickness was optimized to achieve almost perfect light absorption despite the thin film being much thinner than the wavelength. The optimized system demonstrated an average absorption greater than 97% for wavelengths of approximately 255-280 nm at normal light incidence. This structure has the advantage of not requiring nanopatterning processes, making it suitable for low-cost and large-area manufacturing.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zeng Qu, Jingxian Hao, Huihui Jing, Yiqing Wei, Junping Duan, Jiayun Wang, Binzhen Zhang
Summary: A broadband thin radar absorber based on a periodic frequency selective surface is proposed, which achieves over 90% absorption in the C-band, X-band, and Ku-band, and over 80% absorption at a 40-degree incident angle. The absorber also provides a relative bandwidth of 130% through multiple resonances, showing significant competitive advantages in reducing electromagnetic interference.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
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Optics
Jian Chen, Xin Li, Yutai Chen, Zhaojian Zhang, Yang Yu, Xin He, Huan Chen, Junbo Yang, Zhenfu Zhang, Xiaopeng Yao
Summary: We examined the relationship between the efficiency of the solar absorber and operating temperature and developed solar absorber devices with excellent performance. One of these devices has a solar spectral absorption of 95.6%, ultra-low emission rate of 5.7%, and optical-to-thermal conversion efficiency exceeding 90% under working temperatures of 600 K. It has the potential to surpass the Shockley-Queisser limit in solar power generation systems.
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Energy & Fuels
N. Murugesan, S. Suresh, M. Kandasamy, S. Murugesan, N. Pugazhenthiran, S. Karthick Kumar
Summary: Commercial solar selective absorbers prepared through several techniques have drawbacks such as complicated and expensive equipment, substantial materials requirement, and polluting environment. This study focuses on a novel, high-performance, and low-cost rGO-NiO solar selective absorber thin film prepared through solvothermal route. The thin film showed high absorptance and low thermal emittance, making it suitable for solar to thermal energy conversion.
Article
Optics
Taowu Deng, Jiangang Liang, Tong Cai, Canyu Wang, Xin Wang, Jing Lou, Zhiqiang Du, Dengpan Wang
Summary: Perfect absorbers that dissipate undesirable surface waves are highly desired in engineering and military applications. The designed meta-absorber can achieve excellent surface wave absorption within a wide frequency window with high efficiency, even with a thickness of only 1mm.
Article
Optics
M. Ayad, M. Fathi, A. Mellit
Summary: The performance of CuI/CH3NH3PbI3-xClx/ZnO/TCO perovskite solar cells was studied using SCAPS-1D, and the optimal configuration was obtained by varying the thickness of different layers. The simulated results show a promising conversion efficiency of 25.40%, indicating the potential of the proposed configuration for developing cost-effective and efficient PSCs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manjiri A. Mahadadalkar, Ganesh Dhakal, Sumanta Sahoo, Deivasigamani Ranjith Kumar, Marjorie Lara Baynosa, Van Quang Nguyen, Mostafa Saad Sayed, Abdelrahman M. Rabie, Woo Kyoung Kim, Jae-Jin Shim
Summary: In this study, a TiO2/In2S3 heterojunction composite photocatalyst was successfully prepared through a simple low-temperature hydrothermal method. The composite showed excellent photocatalytic degradation performance for Rhodamine B under solar light irradiation, with a degradation rate of 99.9% in just 20 minutes. The environmentally friendly synthesis process and high stability make the TiO2/In2S3 composite a promising candidate for cost-effective wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wangwei Chen, Zhiyang Wan, Wenbo Cao, Chao Dong, Junwei Chen, Rong Liu, Liangxin Zhu, Xueqiang Zhang, Mingtai Wang
Summary: In this study, In2S3 nanosheet arrays were successfully grown on TiO2 films using a molecular precursor solution method, and the composition, morphology, and chemical valance states of the arrays were characterized using various techniques. Furthermore, the in situ growth of CuInS2 nanoparticles into the In2S3 nanosheet arrays led to the development of novel CuInS2 bulk heterojunction solar cells with a peak power conversion efficiency of 2.58% depending on the height of the In2S3 nanosheet arrays.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Yanni Zhang, Li Cheng
Summary: An ultra-thin meta-absorber design is proposed to achieve broadband low-frequency underwater sound absorption by inserting circular-elastic-plate scatterers (CPSs) into an elastomer matrix. The design enables high and quasi-perfect sound absorption at multiple frequencies and a broad low-frequency range. Experimentally confirmed, this research offers a novel and effective solution for broadband low-frequency underwater sound absorption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Optics
Xi Zeng, Jackson Lontchi, Maria Zhukova, Lionel Fourdrinier, Israr Qadir, Yi Ren, Esko Niemi, Guoli Li, Denis Flandre
Summary: This study demonstrates a highly broadband photo-sensitive In2S3/CIGS heterojunction photodiode with excellent photoresponsivity and detectivity. Additionally, the CIGS photodiode shows outstanding performance under weak light conditions as well.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chonghang Zhao, Kim Kisslinger, Xiaojing Huang, Jianming Bai, Xiaoyang Liu, Cheng-Hung Lin, Lin-Chieh Yu, Ming Lu, Xiao Tong, Hui Zhong, Ajith Pattammattel, Hanfei Yan, Yong Chu, Sanjit Ghose, Mingzhao Liu, Yu-chen Karen Chen-Wiegart
Summary: Thin-film solid-state interfacial dealloying is an emerging technique for designing nanoarchitecture thin films, promising controllable 3D bicontinuous nanostructures and very fine nanoporous structures. By combining different microscopy methods and utilizing multimodal analysis, detailed characterization of materials' chemical and structural evolution is achieved, with the consideration of entropy contribution in addition to the commonly used enthalpy term in metal-agent dealloying.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jilu C. John, Tina Sebastian, Jincemon Cyriac, Alphonsa Paul, Adon Jose, S. Shaji, Saji Augustine
Summary: This study synthesized photosensitive carbon nanotube intercalated indium sulphide nanocomposite thin films using chemical bath deposition and spin coating technique. The incorporation of CNT in In2S3 thin films led to enhanced conductivity and photosensitivity, making them suitable for photodetector applications.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Haobin Hu, Wenhe Liao, Liming Hou, Qing An, Xiang Zhang
Summary: This letter presents an ultra-thin microwave metamaterial for ultra-broadband radar cross section reduction, featuring broadband absorption and polarization conversion achieved through a impedance surface pattern with split-square-loops. The design shows 85% absorption from 3.8 to 19.2 GHz under normal incidence, with a fractional bandwidth of 134% realized by multiple resonances and polarization conversion rate above 0.3 in the operating frequency band. The ultra-thin design with ultra-broadband RCS reduction performance provides an alternative for stealth applications in satellite solar panels.
AEU-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Adnan Ali, Abdelhak Belaidi, Shawkat Ali, Mohamed I. Helal, Khaled A. Mahmoud
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2016)
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Chemistry, Physical
Vinod E. Madhavan, Iwan Zimmermann, Cristina Roldan-Carmona, Giulia Grancini, Marie Buffiere, Abdelhak Belaidi, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2016)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Md. Anower Hossain, Rashad Al-Gaashani, Hicham Hamoudi, Mohammed J. Al Marri, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Abdelhak Belaidi, Belabbes A. Merzougui, Fahhad H. Alharbi, Nouar Tabet
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2017)
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Physics, Applied
T. Dittrich, D. Kieven, A. Belaidi, M. Rusu, J. Tornow, K. Schwarzburg, M. Ch. Lux-Steiner
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2009)
Article
Physics, Applied
Julian Tornow, Klaus Schwarzburg, Abdelhak Belaidi, Thomas Dittrich, Marinus Kunst, Thomas Hannappel
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2010)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dieter Gross, Ivan Mora-Sero, Thomas Dittrich, Abdelhak Belaidi, Christian Mauser, Arjan J. Houtepen, Enrico Da Como, Andrey L. Rogach, Jochen Feldmann
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2010)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdelhak Belaidi, Thomas Dittrich, David Kieven, Julian Tornow, Klaus Schwarzburg, Martha Lux-Steiner
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2008)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ivan Mora-Sero, Dieter Gross, Tobias Mittereder, Andrey A. Lutich, Andrei S. Susha, Thomas Dittrich, Abdelhak Belaidi, Ruben Caballero, Fernando Langa, Juan Bisquert, Andrey L. Rogach
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. Belaidi, Th Dittrich, D. Kieven, J. Tornow, K. Schwarzburg, M. Kunst, N. Allsop, M. -Ch. Lux-Steiner, S. Gavrilov
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2009)
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Energy & Fuels
Thomas Dittrich, Abdelhak Belaidi, Ahmed Ennaoui
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2011)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Gavrilov, Th. Dittrich, B. Lim, A. Belaidi, M. Lux-Steiner
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Meiying Liang, Adnan Ali, Abdelhak Belaidi, Mohammad Istiaque Hossain, Oskar Ronan, Clive Downing, Nouar Tabet, Stefano Sanvito, Fedwa EI-Mellouhi, Valeria Nicolosi
NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fedwa El-Mellouhi, Sergey N. Rashkeev, Asma Marzouk, Lara Kabalan, Abdelhak Belaidi, Belabbes Merzougui, Nouar Tabet, Fahhad H. Alharbi
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Giulia Grancini, Daniele Viola, Yonghui Lee, Michael Saliba, Sanghyun Paek, Kyung Taek Cho, Simonetta Orlandi, Marco Cavazzini, Fernando Fungo, Mohammad I. Hossain, Abdelhak Belaidi, Nouar Tabet, Gianluca Pozzi, Giulio Cerullo, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kecheng Long, Shaozhen Huang, Han Wang, Anbang Wang, Yuejiao Chen, Zhijian Liu, Yu Zhang, Zhibin Wu, Weikun Wang, Libao Chen
Summary: This study proposes a low-cost Li foil surface-reconstruction strategy using a mechanochemistry reaction between fumed silica and Li to achieve dendrite-free Li metal anode. The reconstructed surface enhances the electrode dynamics and constructs an anionphilic interface, leading to significantly improved low-temperature and cycling performance of Li metal batteries while maintaining high energy density and stable cycle performance.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changchun Ye, Zhenghui Pan, Qinghua Zhang, Fang Yin, Yanan Wang, Yifei Li, Guangxu Chen, Jia Li, Yongcai Qiu, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Lin Gu, Zhang Lin, Lin Guo
Summary: A facile synthesis route for heterostructured metal oxides via quenching-induced structural transformation was developed. Multiple quenching triggered the transformation from NiMoO4 to NiFe2O4, creating a novel heterostructure, and the pre-quenching generated disordered defect structure can promote subsequent quenching regulation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Xufei An, Ke Yang, Jiabin Ma, Jinshuo Mi, Danfeng Zhang, Xing Cheng, Yuhang Li, Yuetao Ma, Ming Liu, Feiyu Kang, Yan-Bing He
Summary: The lack of understanding of ion transport in the cathode of PVDF-based solid-state lithium metal batteries limits their performance. The use of carbon-coated Li1.4Al0.4Ti1.6(PO4)3 nanowires as a cathode filler improves the diffusion of ions in the thick cathode, leading to enhanced battery performance and stability.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zixing Wang, Kang Luo, Jian-Fang Wu, Peng Gao, Kexuan Wang, Shi Chen, Jian Tu, Xiulin Fan, Jilei Liu
Summary: This study improves the performance limitations of potassium-ion batteries at extreme temperatures by regulating the ion-solvent-coordinated structure, leading to enhanced cycling performance and capacity retention.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shan Jiang, Ruyue Wang, Minghua Li, Runnan Yu, Fuzhi Wang, Zhan'ao Tan
Summary: This study developed a synergistic electrical and light management strategy to maximize the voltage output in monolithic perovskite/organic tandem solar cells. By optimizing the interface contact and regulating the donor/acceptor ratio, the fabricated cells achieved remarkable power conversion efficiency and high open-circuit voltage.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gwanho Kim, Jae Won Lee, Kaiying Zhao, Taebin Kim, Woojoong Kim, Jin Woo Oh, Kyuho Lee, Jihye Jang, Guangtao Zan, Jong Woong Park, Seokyeong Lee, Yeonji Kim, Wei Jiang, Shengyou Li, Cheolmin Park
Summary: In this study, a new type of complementary energy harvester that can simultaneously generate moisture-induced and triboelectric power is introduced. This device exhibits high resilience, high energy output, and potential applications in emergency guidance systems.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
