Rudra Narayan Chakraborty*, Dipta Suryya Mahanta and Kasilingam Senthilkumar*,
{"title":"Investigation of FeS2 Thin Film as a Hole Transport Layer in CuAl1–xFexS2-Based Solar Cells: A Strategy to Improve Efficiency","authors":"Rudra Narayan Chakraborty*, Dipta Suryya Mahanta and Kasilingam Senthilkumar*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0318710.1021/acsaem.4c03187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03187https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03187","url":null,"abstract":"<p >To minimize losses due to recombination in solar cells, the incorporation of a hole transport layer (HTL) has emerged as a promising strategy. However, selecting the appropriate HTL for a given absorber material presents several challenges. This study focuses on modeling and optimization of two solar cell configurations utilizing CuAl<sub>1–<i>x</i></sub>Fe<sub><i>x</i></sub>S<sub>2</sub> [<i>x</i> = 1 (Cell-1) and 0.75 (Cell-2)] as the absorber material and sputtering deposited FeS<sub>2</sub> thin film as the HTL material to enhance their efficiency using the Silvaco ATLAS device simulator. The deposition of FeS<sub>2</sub> thin film by direct current sputtering, followed by annealing in a sulfur environment, is also demonstrated. The sulfurized thin films exhibit a <i>p</i>-type conductivity. Following the incorporation of HTL and the optimization of different parameters, both solar cells exhibit significantly increased hole current toward back contact, indicating less recombination and efficient charge extraction. The experimental efficiencies of Cell-1 (3.58%) and Cell-2 (5.29%) improved to 7.28% and 9.80% in the simulation with an optimized structure, showing enhancements of 103% and 85%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4272–4280 4272–4280"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Varun Karthik, L. N. Patro, J. Arout Chelvane and K. Kamala Bharathi*,
{"title":"Influence of Mn Precursor Adjustments on the Structural and Electrochemical Behavior of P2-Type Na0.65Ni0.25Mn0.75O2 Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries","authors":"M. Varun Karthik, L. N. Patro, J. Arout Chelvane and K. Kamala Bharathi*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.5c0029410.1021/acsaem.5c00294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00294https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00294","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are game-changing in large-scale energy storage technology compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to abundant reserves, safety, and cost-effectiveness. However, serious issues in Mn-based P2-type cathodes, such as phase transitions, the Jahn–Teller effect, and Mn dissolution, hinder the success of SIBs. Herein, we report that altering the manganese oxide precursors in the solid-state synthesis of P2-type Na<sub>0.65</sub>Ni<sub>0.25</sub>Mn<sub>0.75</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NNMO) leads to structural variations and improvements in electrochemical properties. X-ray diffraction with refined data confirms that all samples are in the P2-type phase, with changes in lattice parameters and cell volume. Raman spectroscopy and electron spin resonance verify the presence of oxygen defects in the P2-type NNMO materials. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of the Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> precursor-used Na<sub>0.65</sub>Ni<sub>0.25</sub>Mn<sub>0.75</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NNMO-2) sample reveals slightly higher Mn<sup>4+</sup> and lower Mn<sup>3+</sup> mixed valence states compared to other samples. The potential profile and d<i>Q</i>/d<i>V</i> plot of NNMO-2 exhibit solid-solution behavior, delivering an initial discharge capacity of 151 mAh/g and 152 mAh/g at 0.1 C. The sample demonstrates excellent capacity retention of 85.34% and 77.28% after 100 cycles at a 1 C rate, with a Coulombic efficiency exceeding 98% in both tested voltage ranges (1.5–4.0 V and 2.0–4.3 V), attributed to Mn charge compensation. Moreover, the Na-ion diffusion coefficient, estimated to be around 10<sup>–10</sup> cm<sup>2</sup>/s using the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique and the reduced charge transfer resistance, confirmed by impedance measurements, further highlight the electrochemical benefits of the NNMO-2 sample. Overall, the results suggest that the Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> precursor can be a suitable raw material for solid-state reactions synthesizing P2-type Na<sub>0.65</sub>Ni<sub>0.25</sub>Mn<sub>0.75</sub>O<sub>2</sub> cathode materials for sodium-ion battery applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4669–4680 4669–4680"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical Synthetic Protocol of M-DMAP (M = Ag+, Cr3+, Cu2+, Co2+, In3+, Ce3+) Coordination Compounds and Their Photoelectrochemical Performance","authors":"Yintong Zhou, Xiaohui Ren*, Qian Guo, Haoran Zhang, Jiaxing Wang, Zongyu Huang, Feng Ma, Rongsheng Chen* and Hongwei Ni, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0337510.1021/acsaem.4c03375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03375https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03375","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The synthesis and application of coordination compounds are a focal point in coordination chemistry. Pyridine, as a type of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ligand, exhibits a rich coordination chemistry and plays a significant role in incorporating various metal ions into functional materials. Therefore, enhancing the coordination ability of pyridine N lone pair electrons with metal ions, improving the stability of the coordination compounds, and broadening the research on the synthesis and application of pyridine-based coordination compounds are of great importance. Herein, we report a research strategy based on electronic effects─introducing strong electron-donating groups at the para position of pyridine N to enhance the coordination ability of the lone pair electrons with metal ions, thereby increasing the strength of the coordination bonds and the stability of the coordination compounds. Through precise chemical synthesis, coordination compounds of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) with Ag<sup>+</sup>, Cr<sup>3+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Co<sup>2+</sup>, In<sup>3+</sup>, and Ce<sup>3+</sup> were successfully prepared. Notably, the Ag-DMAP compound exhibits a low HOMO–LUMO energy gap (2.31 eV) and a Tafel slope of −972 mV dec<sup>–1</sup>. Furthermore, the DMAP-based metal coordination compounds all demonstrate preferable photoelectric applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4418–4427 4418–4427"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bertrand Roussillo--David de Beaufort*, Frederic Fouda-Onana, Jean-Baptiste Ducros, Thomas David, Julie Villanova, Guillaume Serre, Joël Pauchet and Marc Prat,
{"title":"Enhancement of Electrospun Gas Diffusion Layers for PEMFC Using High-Resolution Imaging","authors":"Bertrand Roussillo--David de Beaufort*, Frederic Fouda-Onana, Jean-Baptiste Ducros, Thomas David, Julie Villanova, Guillaume Serre, Joël Pauchet and Marc Prat, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0325110.1021/acsaem.4c03251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03251https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03251","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study investigates the imaging and structural analysis of gas diffusion layers manufactured by electrospinning (eGDL). Various three-dimensional (3D) acquisition techniques, including focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and X-ray computed nanotomography (XCT), are employed, along with stochastic numerical generation of structures. Results show close agreement between numerical and real structures, making stochastic numerical methods of structure generation viable for eGDL studies. A dozen electrospun structures have been designed with variable microstructures and imaged using synchrotron X-ray nanotomography at the european synchrotron radiation facility (ESRF) synchrotron, providing unprecedented insights into the intricate morphology of eGDLs. Relationships between porosity, fiber size, and pore size are established, revealing counterintuitive trends: while pore size increases with fiber size, porosity peaks at around 0.95 for fibers of 500 nm. An optimal structure is found to exhibit maximal diffusion and permeability properties, improving by up to 40% for the diffusion and by an order of magnitude for the permeability. Cell testing confirms the superior performance of optimized structures in low humidity conditions (50% RH), nearing that of the tested commercial GDL. eGDLs offer competitive advantages with simpler fabrication processes compared to commercial GDLs. However, in high-humidity conditions, the tested commercial GDL outperforms despite the eGDL optimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4311–4320 4311–4320"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of Potassium Pyrophosphate Aqueous Electrolytes to Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries","authors":"Hiroshi Suyama*, Shigeki Sato, Tomoya Matsunaga, Toshihiko Inoue, Atsunori Ikezawa and Hajime Arai*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0316310.1021/acsaem.4c03163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03163https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03163","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A highly concentrated potassium pyrophosphate (K<sub>4</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>) aqueous solution exhibits not only an increase in the potential window similar to conventional water-in-salt electrolytes (WISEs) but also unique properties such as high stability at low temperatures and superionic conductivity. For exploring active materials for the highly concentrated K<sub>4</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> aqueous electrolyte, we first conducted discharge–charge evaluations using γ-type K<sub><i>x</i></sub>NiO<sub>2</sub>·<i>n</i>H<sub>2</sub>O, which has a large interlayer distance that could potentially allow the migration of potassium ions (K<sup>+</sup>). However, our study reveals that the discharge–charge reaction in the electrode material could be progressed by the insertion and extraction of protons as charge-compensating ions rather than K<sup>+</sup>, even though the electrolyte is near-neutral (weakly basic). Based on the result, our study also reveals that layered nickel hydroxide materials such as Ni(OH)<sub>2</sub> and metal hydride (MH) of hydrogen storage alloys, which are the electrode materials of a nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) battery, are active in the K<sub>4</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> aqueous electrolyte. In contrast to hydroxide-based alkaline solutions, this is the first NiMH cell that functions in near-neutral electrolytes (pH 11), which is advantageous in terms of material corrosion and safety. Although protons act as charge-compensating ions, it seems that K<sup>+</sup> also acts as a carrier ion supporting proton transfer in the near-neutral K<sub>4</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> aqueous electrolyte owing to its high transference number, especially at high currents. Our findings have the potential to pave the way for developing electrolytes not only for WISEs but also for proton batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4257–4264 4257–4264"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fan Xia, Mehdi Ahangari, Junlin Wu, Duc Huynh Huu Tran, Xuanxiu Zhou, Zheng Chen, Hongmei Luo* and Meng Zhou*,
{"title":"Reductive Carbon as an Additive Enables the High Capacity and Durability of NASICON Structured Sodium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Fan Xia, Mehdi Ahangari, Junlin Wu, Duc Huynh Huu Tran, Xuanxiu Zhou, Zheng Chen, Hongmei Luo* and Meng Zhou*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0324410.1021/acsaem.4c03244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03244https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03244","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention for their lower cost, higher earth abundance, improved safety, and wider distribution compared to lithium-ion batteries. Among the promising cathode materials, the vanadium-free sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) stands out due to its sustainability, low cost, and excellent rate performance. Notably, Na<sub>3</sub>MnTi(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub> WC offers the potential for three-electron reactions, increasing its capacity. However, its application is limited by poor ionic conductivity and the lack of scalable, low-cost synthesis strategies. Additionally, the degradation mechanisms over long-term cycling remain unclear, with no effective solutions to improve durability. Here we report a facile synthesis method using reductive carbon, which enhances both the capacity and long-term cycling performance. The introduced carbon reduces particle size, improving sodium ion diffusion pathways and electronic conductivity. As a result, the assembled coin cell achieved a specific capacity of 123 mAh g<sup>–1</sup> at 0.1C, with 92% capacity retention at 2C after 1000 cycles. Analysis revealed that carbon prevents manganese oxidation during synthesis, supporting better sodium ion intercalation and deintercalation kinetics. Additionally, the carbon layer helps prevent the leaching of transition metal ions, ensuring a stable cycling performance. This approach provides an efficient strategy to improve the electrochemical performance and durability of Na<sub>3</sub>MnTi(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub> WC, advancing its use in sodium-ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4355–4361 4355–4361"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Barrio-Querol, Laura Almar, David Catalán-Martínez, Kwati Leonard, José Manuel Serra* and Sonia Escolástico*,
{"title":"Redox-Stable Electrodes for Ethane Dehydrogenation Based on Proton Ceramic Electrochemical Reactors","authors":"Elena Barrio-Querol, Laura Almar, David Catalán-Martínez, Kwati Leonard, José Manuel Serra* and Sonia Escolástico*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0328110.1021/acsaem.4c03281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03281https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c03281","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Ethylene is one of the most widely used components in the chemical industry, but the main manufacturing route involves significant energy consumption and generates substantial CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Proton ceramic electrochemical reactors (PCERs) offer great potential for process intensification and could play a key role in ethane dehydrogenation (EDH) by extracting H<sub>2</sub> produced during the reaction. This process not only improves the reaction yield but also enables the production of a pure separated H<sub>2</sub> stream. However, nonoxidative EDH reaction conditions lead to coke formation, which is further increased by H<sub>2</sub> extraction, resulting in a decrease in system performance. Therefore, to successfully integrate PCER technology into ethylene production, it is crucial to develop stable redox electrodes that can withstand both nonoxidative H<sub>2</sub> extraction and coke oxidation conditions. In this work, we study different composite electrodes based on the perovskite La<sub>0.8</sub>Sr<sub>0.2</sub>Cr<sub>0.5</sub>Mn<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>3−δ</sub> (LSCM) combined with the proton conductor BaCe<sub>0.55</sub>Zr<sub>0.3</sub>Y<sub>0.15</sub>O<sub>3−δ</sub> (BCZY<sub>5515</sub>). The electrochemical performance was characterized by using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy under both oxidizing and reducing conditions. The data analysis indicates that surface processes limit electrode operation. The infiltration of Pt and CeO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in the electrode enhanced the electrochemical performance, improving it by a factor of 10 at 700 °C. The optimal electrochemical performance was observed for the LSCMF/BCZY<sub>5515</sub> (La<sub>0.8</sub>Sr<sub>0.2</sub>Cr<sub>0.5</sub>Mn<sub>0.25</sub>Fe<sub>0.25</sub>O<sub>3−δ</sub>/BaCe<sub>0.55</sub>Zr<sub>0.3</sub>Y<sub>0.15</sub>O<sub>3−δ</sub>) electrode infiltrated with Pt/CeO<sub>2</sub>, demonstrating promising properties as a redox-stable electrode. Finally, we evaluated the nonoxidative EDH reaction using a PCER based on a Ni–SrZr<sub>0.5</sub>Ce<sub>0.4</sub>Y<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2.95</sub> (SZCY541) supported cell with a LSCMF/BCZY<sub>5515</sub> anode infiltrated with Pt/CeO<sub>2</sub> and a thin BaZr<sub>0.44</sub>Ce<sub>0.36</sub>Y<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>3−δ</sub> electrolyte.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4345–4354 4345–4354"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsaem.4c03281","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Can Güler*, Milan Masař, Michal Urbánek, Michal Machovský, Mohamed M. Elnagar, Radim Beranek* and Ivo Kuřitka*,
{"title":"Integration of Gold Nanoparticles into BiVO4/WO3 Photoanodes via Electrochromic Activation of WO3 for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting","authors":"Ali Can Güler*, Milan Masař, Michal Urbánek, Michal Machovský, Mohamed M. Elnagar, Radim Beranek* and Ivo Kuřitka*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.4c0273510.1021/acsaem.4c02735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c02735https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c02735","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The development of highly efficient photoanodes is crucial for enhancing the energy conversion efficiency in photoelectrochemical water splitting. Herein, we report an innovative approach to fabricating an Au/BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> ternary junction that leverages the unique benefits of WO<sub>3</sub> for efficient electron transport, BiVO<sub>4</sub> for broadband light absorption, and Au nanoparticles (NPs) for surface plasmon effects. The BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> binary junction was constructed by depositing a BiVO<sub>4</sub> layer onto the surface of the WO<sub>3</sub> nanobricks via consecutive drop casting. Au NPs were subsequently integrated into the BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> structure through electrochromic activation of WO<sub>3</sub>. The optimal BiVO<sub>4</sub> loading for the highest-performing BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> heterostructure and the light intensity dependence of the photocurrent efficiency were also determined. Flat-band potential measurements confirmed an appropriate band alignment that facilitates electron transfer from BiVO<sub>4</sub> to WO<sub>3</sub>, while work function measurements corroborated the formation of a Schottky barrier between the incorporated Au NPs and BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub>, improving charge separation. The best-performing Au NP-sensitized BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> photoanode thin films exhibited a photocurrent density of 0.578 mA cm<sup>–2</sup> at 1.23 V vs RHE under AM 1.5G (1 sun) illumination and a maximum applied-bias photoconversion efficiency of 0.036% at 1.09 V vs RHE, representing an enhancement factor of 12 and 2.3 compared to those of pristine BiVO<sub>4</sub> and WO<sub>3</sub> photoanodes, respectively. This study presents a promising and scalable route for fabricating noble metal-sensitized, metal oxide-based nanocomposite photoanodes for solar water splitting.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4090–4102 4090–4102"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsaem.4c02735","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenda Yang, Jiaxin Li, Ziyan Cheng, Siyuan Ye, Xue Zhang* and Yan Li*,
{"title":"Small-Sized CsPbI3 Quantum Dots for High-Performance Pure Red Light-Emitting Diodes","authors":"Wenda Yang, Jiaxin Li, Ziyan Cheng, Siyuan Ye, Xue Zhang* and Yan Li*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.5c0023010.1021/acsaem.5c00230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00230https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00230","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Small-sized CsPbI<sub>3</sub> quantum dots (QDs) are highly promising for fabricating stable pure-red (630–640 nm) light-emitting diodes (LEDs), effectively avoiding the halide segregation issues commonly observed in mixed-halide perovskite nanocrystals. However, synthesizing stable, small-sized colloidal CsPbI<sub>3</sub> QDs for high-efficiency LED fabrication remains a significant challenge. In this study, a combined strategy of metal ion doping and ligand engineering was employed to synthesize small colloidal CsPbI<sub>3</sub> QDs (approximately 5 nm) with pure red emission (630 nm) using the hot injection method. Combined with post-treatment using <i>n</i>-butylammonium iodide (TBAI), the Zn<sup>2+</sup>-doped CsPbI<sub>3</sub> QDs achieved a photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) as high as 94% and demonstrated excellent stability, retaining 92% of their initial PL intensity after 80 days of exposure in air. The LED devices fabricated with the obtained CsPbI<sub>3</sub> QDs as emitter layers demonstrated bright electroluminescence at 636 nm with the highest external quantum efficiency value of 10.3%. Furthermore, Zn<sup>2+</sup>-doped CsPbI<sub>3</sub> QDs LEDs also exhibited good operational stability with a half-life of 77 min.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4592–4600 4592–4600"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhan Deng, Yujie Yuan*, Jian Ni*, Lei Zheng, Jinlian Bi, Jia Guo, Rufeng Wang, Haoxuan Li, Shuai Zhang, Hongkun Cai and Jianjun Zhang,
{"title":"Microfluidic Synthesis of CsPbBr3 Quantum Dots with Tunable Size and Enhanced Optoelectronic Properties via Temperature-Assisted Base-Acid Ligand Modulation","authors":"Yuhan Deng, Yujie Yuan*, Jian Ni*, Lei Zheng, Jinlian Bi, Jia Guo, Rufeng Wang, Haoxuan Li, Shuai Zhang, Hongkun Cai and Jianjun Zhang, ","doi":"10.1021/acsaem.5c0035610.1021/acsaem.5c00356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00356https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00356","url":null,"abstract":"<p >All-inorganic perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) have sparked a research boom due to their superior optoelectronic properties. However, current synthesis methods are complex and unsuitable for large-scale continuous production because the rapid reaction kinetics of quantum dots (QDs) make regulating their nucleation and growth challenging. Herein, we developed an efficient microfluidic technology using temperature-assisted base-acid ligand modulation to control the nucleation and growth of PQDs for mass fabrication. The obtained CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> PQDs exhibited high dispersion, uniform sizes, and high photoluminescence quantum yield. Moreover, CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> maintained high photoluminescence intensity for 120 min under UV irradiation, demonstrating good stability. These results provide a promising pathway for large-scale PQD production, which is crucial for advanced optoelectronic applications. Compared with the traditional hot injection (HI) and ligand-assisted reprecipitation (LARP) methods, microfluidic technology significantly saves materials and reagents. The microfluidic technology is also helpful for precisely controlling the nucleation process of QD growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":4,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Energy Materials","volume":"8 7","pages":"4701–4710 4701–4710"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}