{"title":"High-performance tin-based perovskite field-effect transistors realized by improving film morphology via bifunctional additives.","authors":"Kai Zhang, Xue Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Haibo Wang, Weitao Zheng, Lijun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tin-based perovskites have emerged as promising semiconductor materials for high-performance field-effect transistors (FETs). However, poor film quality of tin-based perovskites seriously impedes carrier transport and degrades operational stability of the FETs. In this study, we propose a bifunctional additive strategy employing 4-fluorophenethylamine acetate (FPEAAc) to regulate the crystallization of Sn-based perovskites, resulting in preferentially oriented, fully covered and large-grained perovskite films. The FPEA<sup>+</sup> cations induced the templating growth of perovskite octahedron, while Ac<sup>-</sup> anions retard the crystallization growth to promote uniform films. To further enhance grain size while maintaining pinhole-free morphology, propylammonium acetate (PAAc) additive is introduced as an auxiliary additive to further delay crystal growth. The optimized FETs demonstrate a high hole mobility of ∼40 cm<sup>2</sup> V<sup>-1</sup> s<sup>-1</sup> along with excellent operational stability. This work establishes a co-additive strategy that precisely regulates tin-based perovskite crystallization through templated growth coupled with retarded crystallization, offering novel insights into regulating the film growth of Sn-based perovskites, and thereby advancing the development of high-performance perovskite FETs.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145249164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanofibrous core/nanoporous sheath structured ultra-flexible ceramic aerogels for thermal superinsulation.","authors":"Dizhou Liu, Cong Li, Han Zhao, Hongxuan Yu, Jingran Guo, Shixuan Dang, Duola Wang, Chuanyun Song, Yingde Zhao, Zhengli Yan, Yuanpeng Deng, Jiali Chen, Tiande Lin, Wenshuai Chen, Hui Li, Xiang Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thermal superinsulation, arising from nanoporous aerogels with pore sizes < 70 nm, involves ultralow heat conduction with a thermal conductivity lower than that of stationary air (24 mW·m<sup>-1</sup>·K<sup>-1</sup>). However, the inherently weak necklace connection mechanism between building units and the confined deformation space within nanopores result in the intrinsic brittleness of these materials. Additionally, improvements in their mechanical flexibility typically result in compromised thermal insulation performance. To address this limitation, we herein report a core-sheath structure design of La<sub>2</sub>Y<sub>0.4</sub>TiZr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9.6</sub> ceramic aerogel (CSCA) featuring a nanofibrous core framework for flexible deformation and a nanoporous aerogel sheath for thermal superinsulation. The resulting aerogel demonstrates remarkable mechanical flexibility with a compressive strain of up to 80 % , a fracture strain of up to 21.9 % and a bending strain of up to 100 %, as well as thermal superinsulation with a conductivity of 21.96 mW·m<sup>-1</sup>·K<sup>-1</sup> at 26 °C and remains stable at working temperatures exceeding 1300 °C. Ultimately, proposed CSCA constitutes a fundamentally new approach in structure design to resolving the formidable mechanical-thermal tradeoff of aerogels, and it offers promising material configuration for further advancements in thermal superinsulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145273315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-09-08DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.006
Jianhong Zhao, Tong Zhou, Tianwei He, Nan Yang, Mingpeng Chen, Hang Yang, Jin Zhang, Yumin Zhang, Wenhua Zhang, Guangzhi Hu, Qingju Liu
{"title":"Liquid Ga nanodroplet-templated heteroepitaxy of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> for high-efficiency printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells.","authors":"Jianhong Zhao, Tong Zhou, Tianwei He, Nan Yang, Mingpeng Chen, Hang Yang, Jin Zhang, Yumin Zhang, Wenhua Zhang, Guangzhi Hu, Qingju Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Precise control over microstructure and crystallinity of perovskite films is pivotal for achieving high-performance solar cells. However, realizing large-grained and preferentially oriented perovskite crystals remains particularly challenging in printable mesoscopic architectures. Herein, we present a liquid-metal-enabled heteroepitaxial strategy to regulate MAPbI<sub>3</sub> crystallization on Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> surfaces derived from Ga nanodroplets. Structural modeling and atomic-resolution transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis reveal an exceptional lattice match between the (110) planes of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and the exposed Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> facets, with an ultralow mismatch of merely 0.32 %. This near-perfect lattice alignment drives the formation of orientation-controlled MAPbI<sub>3</sub> crystals within the mesoporous scaffold. Moreover, the epitaxial interface establishes type-II band alignment that accelerates charge extraction while suppressing interfacial recombination. The resultant printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells achieve a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.2 % (AM1.5G), representing a 16 % enhancement over conventional non-epitaxial counterparts. Crucially, the devices demonstrate exceptional operational stability, retaining 97 % of initial PCE after 3000 h of maximum power point tracking under harsh conditions (55 ± 5 °C, 85 % RH).</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards green chemistry from transformation of carbon dioxide and dinitrogen to value-added chemicals and fuels.","authors":"Shunhan Jia, Kang Zhao, Lijun Han, Xifei Ma, Suokun Shang, Hongyan Ni, Limin Wu, Xinning Song, Xiaofu Sun, Yanrong Liu, Xinjiang Cui, Buxing Han","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The urgent need for sustainable chemical processes has driven the exploration of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) and dinitrogen (N<sub>2</sub>) as abundant, renewable feedstocks for producing value-added chemicals and fuels. This review focuses on the transformation of CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>, highlighting their significance in green chemistry. We begin by discussing the fundamental principles of green chemistry and the advantages of utilizing CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub> to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on fossil resources. Subsequently, the review examines advanced transformation pathways for CO<sub>2</sub> conversion, including electrocatalytic reduction, photocatalytic processes, and thermochemical transformations, evaluating their efficiency and scalability. The reduction of N<sub>2</sub> and nitrogen oxides (NO<sub>x</sub>) to ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) is explored, presenting innovative alternatives to the traditional Haber-Bosch process that offer improved energy efficiency and lower environmental impact. Furthermore, the synthesis of nitrogenous compounds beyond NH<sub>3</sub> is discussed, highlighting the versatility of green NH<sub>3</sub> in the production of diverse chemicals. A key focus is placed on integrating CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub> transformations through CN coupling reactions, enabling the direct formation of organic molecules with reduced environmental footprints. The review concludes by identifying current challenges and future directions, emphasizing the potential of catalytic technologies to foster a sustainable and resilient chemical industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145079301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science BulletinPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.001
Yuanqi Liu, Tao An, Mar Mezcua, Yingkang Zhang, Ailing Wang, Jun Yang, Xiaopeng Cheng
{"title":"A jetted wandering massive black hole candidate in a dwarf galaxy.","authors":"Yuanqi Liu, Tao An, Mar Mezcua, Yingkang Zhang, Ailing Wang, Jun Yang, Xiaopeng Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145074200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anion-mediated electrolyte engineering unlocks high-energy-density and long-cycling sulfur-based batteries at ultra-low N/P ratio.","authors":"Huangwei Zhang, Yuluo Chen, Xiaoyu Ge, Kai Huang, Jiulin Wang, Jia-Qi Huang, Zhen Li, Yunhui Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2025.08.052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High energy density and long cycle life are considered to be incompatible in battery design. Lithium metal batteries often have high energy density but poor cycle stability, while graphite (Gr)-based batteries usually have long cycle life but are limited in energy density. Therefore, mixing lithium with Gr as the anode is expected to balance high energy density and long cycle life. Reducing the negative/positive areal capacity (N/P) ratio to less than 1 is the simplest means to achieve a hybrid anode. The battery with sulfurized poly(acrylonitrile) (SPAN) as the cathode and an ultra-low N/P ratio (N/P = 0.6) is expected to leverage the significant advantage of its cathode's energy density far exceeding that of traditional cathodes, while maintaining stable cycling performance. This makes it a highly promising battery system. Through the design of anion-mediated electrolyte engineering, the capacity retention rate of the SPAN||Gr pouch cell at N/P = 0.6 after 300 cycles was 92 %, and its energy density was increased by 24 % compared with that at N/P = 1.1, achieving a balance between energy density and cycling stability. This strategy establishes N/P engineering coupled with electrolyte design as a scalable paradigm for next-generation energy-dense batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":421,"journal":{"name":"Science Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145058216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}