Zijun Yi, Xin Li, Yuchen Xiong, Guibin Shen, Wenguang Zhang, Yihuai Huang, Qinghui Jiang, Xin Ren Ng, Yubo Luo, Jianghui Zheng, Wei Lin Leong, Fan Fu, Tongle Bu, Junyou Yang
{"title":"Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) in inverted perovskite solar cells and their tandem photovoltaics application","authors":"Zijun Yi, Xin Li, Yuchen Xiong, Guibin Shen, Wenguang Zhang, Yihuai Huang, Qinghui Jiang, Xin Ren Ng, Yubo Luo, Jianghui Zheng, Wei Lin Leong, Fan Fu, Tongle Bu, Junyou Yang","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12145","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) employed in inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved groundbreaking progress in device efficiency and stability for both single-junction and tandem configurations, owing to their distinctive and versatile ability to manipulate chemical and physical interface properties. In this regard, we present a comprehensive review of recent research advancements concerning SAMs in inverted perovskite single-junction and tandem solar cells, where the prevailing challenges and future development prospects in the applications of SAMs are emphasized. We thoroughly examine the mechanistic roles of diverse SAMs in energy-level regulation, interface modification, defect passivation, and charge transportation. This is achieved by understanding how interfacial molecular interactions can be finely tuned to mitigate charge recombination losses in inverted PSCs. Through this comprehensive review, we aim to provide valuable insights and references for further investigation and utilization of SAMs in inverted perovskite single-junction and tandem solar cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 2","pages":"203-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12145","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140310370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In situ polymerization of water-induced 1,3-phenylene diisocyanate for enhanced efficiency and stability of inverted perovskite solar cells","authors":"Shiyao Jia, Jiabao Yang, Tong Wang, Xingyu Pu, Hui Chen, Xilai He, Guangpeng Feng, Xingyuan Chen, Yijun Bai, Qi Cao, Xuanhua Li","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12147","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the realm of photovoltaics, organometallic hybridized perovskite solar cells (PSCs) stand out as promising contenders for achieving high-efficiency photoelectric conversion, owing to their remarkable performance attributes. Nevertheless, defects within the perovskite layer, especially at the perovskite grain boundaries and surface, have a substantial impact on both the overall photoelectric performance and long-term operational stability of PSCs. To mitigate this challenge, we propose a method for water-induced condensation polymerization of small molecules involving the incorporation of 1,3-phenylene diisocyanate (1,3-PDI) into the perovskite film using an antisolvent technique. Subsequent to this step, the introduction of water triggers the polymerization of [P(1,3-PDI)], thereby facilitating the in situ passivation of uncoordinated lead defects inherent in the perovskite film. This passivation process demonstrates a notable enhancement in both the efficiency and stability of PSCs. This approach has led to the attainment of a noteworthy power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.66% in inverted PSCs. Furthermore, based on the P(1,3-PDI) modification, these devices maintain 90.15% of their initial efficiency after 5000 h of storage under ambient conditions of 25°C and 50 ± 5% relative humidity. Additionally, even after maximum power point tracking for 1000 h, the PSCs modified with P(1,3-PDI) sustain 82.05% of the initial PCE. Small molecules can rationally manipulate water and turn harm into benefit, providing new directions and methods for improving the efficiency and stability of PSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 2","pages":"316-325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140310304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expanding from materials to biology inspired by biomineralization","authors":"Qi Wang, Lishan Hu, Xiaoyu Wang, Ruikang Tang","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12144","DOIUrl":"10.1002/idm2.12144","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biomineralization is the intricate process by which living organisms orchestrate the formation of organic–inorganic composites by regulating the nucleation, orientation, growth, and assembly of inorganic minerals. As our comprehension of biomineralization principles deepens, novel strategies for fabricating inorganic materials based on these principles have emerged. Researchers can also harness biomineralization strategies to tackle challenges in both materials' science and biomedical fields, demonstrating a thriving research field. This review begins by introducing the concept of biomineralization and subsequently shifts its focus to a recently discovered chemical concept: inorganic ionic oligomers and their cross-linking. As a novel approach for constructing inorganic materials, the inorganic ionic oligomer-based strategy finds applications in biomimetic regeneration and repair of hard tissues, such as teeth and bones. Aside from innovative methods for material fabrication, biomineralization has emerged as an alternative method for tackling biomedical challenges by integrating materials with biological organisms, facilitating advancements in biomedical fields. Emerging material-biological integrators play a critical role in areas like vaccine improvement, cancer therapy, universal blood transfusion, and arthritis treatment. This review highlights the profound impact of biomineralization in the development and design of high-performance materials that go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, potentially promoting breakthroughs in materials science, chemical biology, biomedical, and numerous other domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 2","pages":"165-188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12144","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139851602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An ultrathin and crack-free metal-organic framework film for effective polysulfide inhibition in lithium–sulfur batteries","authors":"Cheng Zhou, Chenxu Dong, Weixiao Wang, Yu Tian, Chunli Shen, Kaijian Yan, Liqiang Mai, Xu Xu","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12143","DOIUrl":"10.1002/idm2.12143","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Due to their extensive microporous structure, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) find widespread application in constructing modification layers, functioning as ion sieves. However, the modification layers prepared by existing methods feature gaps between MOFs that are noticeably larger than the inherent MOF pore dimensions. Polysulfides and lithium ions unavoidably permeate through these gaps, hindering the full exploitation of the structural advantages. Herein, an ultrathin (20 nm) and crack-free MOF film is formed on the separator by atomic layer deposition for the first time. Based on the separator, the mechanism of different MOF layers has been verified by phase field simulation and in situ Raman spectroscopy. The results accurately prove that the MOF particle layer can relieve the shuttle of polysulfides, but it does not have the effect of homogenizing lithium ions. Only the ultrathin and crack-free MOF film with proper pore size can act as the ion sieve for both polysulfides and lithium ions. As a result, under the test condition of 2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>–2 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>, the overpotential of the Li/Li symmetric battery is only 18 mV after 2500 h. The capacity retention rate of the lithium–sulfur battery is 95.6% after 500 cycles and 80% after 1000 cycles at 2 C.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 2","pages":"306-315"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139864210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inside Back Cover: Volume 3 Issue 1","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Back Cover</b>: The photonic crystal reflective display has been attracting increasing attention. In the review of doi:10.1002/idm2.12138, recent advancements in reflective displays based on photonic crystal are summarized. Additionally, the review raised current challenges in photonic crystal reflective displays and anticipates the future development of this research field.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"iii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12151","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances on monolithic perovskite-organic tandem solar cells","authors":"Guanshui Xie, Huan Li, Longbin Qiu","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12142","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Perovskite-organic tandem solar cells (TSCs) have emerged as a groundbreaking technology in the realm of photovoltaics, showcasing remarkable enhancements in efficiency and significant potential for practical applications. Perovskite-organic TSCs also exhibit facile fabrication surpassing that of all-perovskite or all-organic TSCs, attributing to the advantageous utilization of orthogonal solvents enabling sequential solution process for each subcell. The perovskite-organic TSCs capitalize on the complementary light absorption characteristics of perovskite and organic materials. There is a promising prospect of achieving further enhanced power conversion efficiencies by covering a broad range of the solar spectrum with optimized perovskite absorber, organic semiconductors as well as the interconnecting layer's optical and electrical properties. This review comprehensively analyzes the recent advancements in perovskite-organic TSCs, highlighting the synergistic effects of combining perovskite with a low open-circuit voltage deficit, organic materials with broader light absorption, and interconnecting layers with reduced optical and electrical loss. Meanwhile, the underlying device architecture design, regulation strategies, and key challenges facing the high performance of the perovskite-organic TSCs are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"113-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12142","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outside Back Cover: Volume 3 Issue 1","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Outside Back Cover</b>:In the work in doi:10.1002/idm2.12135, a core-shell SnS<sub>2</sub>@sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) composite is developed by encapsulating ultrasmall SnS<sub>2</sub> nanocrystals in SPAN via a coaxial electrospinning technique. The one-dimensional ductile SPAN skeleton offers mass binding sites, shortens ion diffusion path and accommodates the large volume changes of SnS<sub>2</sub> during potassiation/depotassiation processes, thus enhancing its cyclic stability and rate capability for potassium-ion batteries. \u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"iv"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inside Front Cover: Volume 3 Issue 1","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Front Cover</b>: In the realm of reticular chemistry, investigations into M(salen)-COFs are currently at an early stage. Nevertheless, this material has demonstrated noteworthy potential applications in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and organocatalysis. Illustrated in the cover of doi:10.1002/idm2.12140, the metal catalytic center of M(salen)-COFs functions as a luminous pearl, consistently catalyzing efficient processes across heterogeneous catalysis. This introduces a novel prospect for the advancement of sustainable energy and environmental\u0000conservation in the future.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"ii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outside Front Cover: Volume 3 Issue 1","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Outside Front Cover</b>: This work in doi:10.1002/idm2.12133 provides a non-radiographic strategy to monitor orthopedic implants without any clinical instrument. This image illustrates an intervertebral body fusion cage, incorporated with superparamagnetic Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> particles, was implanted within the spine. When Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> along with the intervertebral body fusion cage migrates, its movement could be monitored by magnetometer in real-time.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"i"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12148","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regulatable interfacial adhesion between stamp and ink for transfer printing","authors":"Yiheng Li, Feilong Zhang, Shutao Wang","doi":"10.1002/idm2.12139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/idm2.12139","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As an emerging processing technology, transfer printing enables the assembly of functional material arrays (called inks) on various substrates with micro/nanoscale resolution and has been widely used in the fabrication of flexible electronics and display systems. The critical steps in transfer printing are the ink pick-up and printing processes governed by the switching of adhesion states at the stamp/ink interface. In this review, we first introduce the history of transfer printing in terms of the transfer methods, transferred materials, and applications. Then, the fundamental characteristics of the transfer printing system and typical strategies for regulating the stamp/ink interfacial adhesion strength are summarized and exemplified. Finally, future challenges and opportunities for developing the novel stamps, inks, and substrates with intelligent adhesion capability are discussed, aiming to inspire the innovation in the design of transfer printing systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":100685,"journal":{"name":"Interdisciplinary Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":"29-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/idm2.12139","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139676803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}