EcoMatPub Date : 2024-06-17DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12472
Xin Song, Siwen Liu, Lizhi Ren, Yunxian Zuo, Shimin Wang, Erjing Wang, Jin Qian, Tao Ye, Kai Wang, Congcong Wu
{"title":"Two-dimensionalization of 3D perovskites for passive narrowband Photodetection","authors":"Xin Song, Siwen Liu, Lizhi Ren, Yunxian Zuo, Shimin Wang, Erjing Wang, Jin Qian, Tao Ye, Kai Wang, Congcong Wu","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12472","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12472","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the rapidly advancing field of information technology, passive sensors with the exemption of external power input can serve as intelligent instruments for end-node data acquisition. 3D perovskites have been recognized as a superior optoelectronic material but suffering from notorious instability due to their “soft lattice” nature. Replacing by their 2D counterparts in these photo-sensing applications can boost the reliability level. However, traditional fabrication for 2D perovskite relay on wet chemistry methods, exhibiting complication, and inefficiency in making high-quality films for device integration. This study unveils a new solid–solid conversion routing toward a direct transformation from 3D orientated films into 2D highly crystalline configuration, based on a spontaneous lattice regulation mechanism through an amine steam treatment. The resultant 2D film exhibits greater orientational micromorphology and a distinct monochromatic narrowband light sensing behavior after integration into a self-powered photodetector. This method on perovskite conversion bears the promise of advanced future-manufacturing for high-performance photonic sensing.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12472","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141530890","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-06-17DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12370
{"title":"Front cover Image","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12370","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The cover image of the publication eom2.12453 showed how lignin, a bio-polymer material, significantly enhances the sensitivity of MXene composite as a 2D materials chemiresistive sensor for molecular gas detection. This study also demonstrated a hybridized MXene composite flexible chemiresistive sensor, which paves the way for new solid-state sensing platforms for curvature structures.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12370","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141424960","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-06-17DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12474
{"title":"Inside Front Cover Image","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12474","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Indoor photovoltaics suffer from non-radiative recombination and parasitic leakage current especially due to low carrier density. Incorporating a porous alumina interlayer in perovskite photovoltaics mitigates non-radiative recombination and parasitic leakage current, enhancing efficiency under low-light indoor conditions. This strategy is demonstrated in large-area modules at 23.03 cm<sup>2</sup>, achieving 33.5% efficiency and 107.3 µW/cm<sup>2</sup> power density under LED 1000 lux.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12474","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141424962","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-06-17DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12470
Sun-Ho Lee, Seong Chan Cho, Sang Uck Lee, Nam-Gyu Park
{"title":"Substituent engineering in tertiary phosphine oxides for passivating defects of perovskite solar cells","authors":"Sun-Ho Lee, Seong Chan Cho, Sang Uck Lee, Nam-Gyu Park","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12470","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12470","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Defect passivation based on Lewis acid–base chemistry has been regarded as an effective strategy to improve the photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, we report on tertiary phosphine oxides (R<sub>3</sub>PO) as materials for defect passivation, where photovoltaic performance was investigated depending on the substituents R. Electron-donating ability of the substituents in R<sub>3</sub>PO was found to play an important role in passivation. Cyclohexyl substituent was better in achieving photovoltaic performance than linear hexyl substituent. The heterocyclic morpholine substituent bearing oxygen and nitrogen in cyclohexyl form further improved photovoltaic performance due to its enhanced electron-donating ability. Compared with an untreated PSC, the trimorpholinophosphine oxide (TMPPO)-treated PSC improved the power conversion efficiency from 21.95% to 23.72%. Additionally, the dark-storage stability test with an unencapsulated device showed that the TMPPO-treated device maintained 92.7% of its initial PCE after 1250 h, while 86.8% was maintained for the untreated device. Three hundred hour-light-soaking of the encapsulated devices revealed that the operational stability of the TMPPO-treated PSC was superior to the untreated device.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12470","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141506952","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-06-12DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12469
Seungbae Oh, Xue Dong, Chaeheon Woo, Xiaojie Zhang, Yeongjin Kim, Kyung Hwan Choi, Bom Lee, Ji-Hee Kim, Jinsu Kang, Hyeon-Seok Bang, Jiho Jeon, Hyung-Suk Oh, Hak Ki Yu, Junyoung Mun, Jae-Young Choi
{"title":"Precision integration of uniform molecular-level carbon into porous silica framework for synergistic electrochemical activation in high-performance lithium–ion batteries","authors":"Seungbae Oh, Xue Dong, Chaeheon Woo, Xiaojie Zhang, Yeongjin Kim, Kyung Hwan Choi, Bom Lee, Ji-Hee Kim, Jinsu Kang, Hyeon-Seok Bang, Jiho Jeon, Hyung-Suk Oh, Hak Ki Yu, Junyoung Mun, Jae-Young Choi","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12469","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12469","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries that can provide high specific capacity and stable cycle performance is of paramount importance. This study presents a novel approach for synthesizing molecular-level homogeneous carbon integration to porous SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles (SiO<sub>2</sub>@C NPs) tailored to enhance their electrochemical activities for lithium-ion battery anode. By varying the ratio of the precursors for sol–gel reaction of (phenyltrimethoxysilane (PTMS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS)), the carbon content and porosity within SiO<sub>2</sub>@C NPs is precisely controlled. With a 4:6 PTMS and TEOS ratio, the SiO<sub>2</sub>@C NPs exhibit a highly mesoporous structure with thin carbon and the partially reduced SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> phases, which balances ion and charge transfer for electrochemical activation of SiO<sub>2</sub>@C NPs resulting remarkable capacity and cycle performance. This study offers a novel strategy for preparing affordable high capacity SiO<sub>2</sub>-based advanced anode materials with enhanced electrochemical performances.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12469","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141352650","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":"Controlled growth of uniform and dense perovskite layers on SnO2 via interface passivation by PbS quantum dots","authors":"Yulin Liu, Sumin Bae, Seongha Lee, Anqi Wang, Youngsoo Jung, Doh-Kwon Lee, Jung-Kun Lee","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12456","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12456","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI<sub>3</sub>) and SnO<sub>2</sub> are a promising pair of halide perovskite and electron transport layer (ETL). However, FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and SnO<sub>2</sub> have inherent problems such as high crystallization temperature of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and surface defects of SnO<sub>2</sub> like oxygen vacancies. They cause low crystallinity, non-uniform grain growth, and more interface defects, leading to carrier recombination and leakage current. The passivation of the interface between FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and SnO<sub>2</sub> is an effective process to address these materials issues. Herein, a dual role of lead sulfide (PbS) quantum dots (QDs) in the interface passivation is explored. PbS QDs which are introduced to the interface between FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and ETL, link to Sn-dangling bonds of SnO<sub>2</sub> ETLs and anchor the iodine atoms of FAPbI<sub>3</sub>. This changes considerably lower nonradiative recombination, achieve a better energetic alignment between ETL and PbI<sub>3</sub>, and facilitate electron extraction, leading to a power conversion efficiency of 21.66%.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12456","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141254624","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-05-29DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12455
Gyeong G. Jeon, Da Seul Lee, Min Jun Choi, You-Hyun Seo, Shujuan Huang, Jong H. Kim, Seong Sik Shin, Jincheol Kim
{"title":"Mitigation of parasitic leakage current in indoor perovskite photovoltaic modules using porous alumina interlayer","authors":"Gyeong G. Jeon, Da Seul Lee, Min Jun Choi, You-Hyun Seo, Shujuan Huang, Jong H. Kim, Seong Sik Shin, Jincheol Kim","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12455","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12455","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Indoor photovoltaics are limited by their inherently low-photogenerated carrier density, leading to heightened carrier recombination and adverse leakage currents compared with conventional solar cells operating under 1 sun condition. To address these problems, this work incorporates a porous insulating interlayer (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) in perovskite devices, which effectively mitigates recombination and parasitic leakage current. A systematic investigation of the relationship between shunt resistance, photocarrier generation, and recombination at different light intensities demonstrates the effectiveness of the alumina interlayer in perovskite solar cells under low-light conditions. Moreover, the practicability of the alumina interlayer was demonstrated through its successful implementation in a large-area perovskite solar module (PSM). With bandgap engineering, the optimized PSM achieves a remarkable power conversion efficiency of 33.5% and a record-breaking power density of 107.3 μW cm<sup>−2</sup> under 1000 lux illumination. These results underscore the potential of alumina interlayers in improving energy harvesting performance, particularly in low-light indoor environments.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12455","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141196875","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-05-19DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12454
Jinlin Chang, Weiling Wang, Zhaoxin Li, Yujiao Wang, Yacong Hou, Zhiyuan Cao, Zhenwei Liang, Yuan Ma, Ding Weng, Jun Song, Yadong Yu, Lei Chen, Jiadao Wang
{"title":"Reinforced nanowrinkle electrospun photothermal membranes via solvent-induced recrystallization","authors":"Jinlin Chang, Weiling Wang, Zhaoxin Li, Yujiao Wang, Yacong Hou, Zhiyuan Cao, Zhenwei Liang, Yuan Ma, Ding Weng, Jun Song, Yadong Yu, Lei Chen, Jiadao Wang","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12454","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12454","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Wearable photothermal materials can capture light energy in nature and convert it into heat energy, which is critical for flexible outdoor sports. However, the conventional flexible photothermal membranes with low specific surface area restrict the maximum photothermal capability, and loose structure of electrospun membrane limits durability of wearable materials. Here, an ultrathin nanostructure candle soot/multi-walled carbon nanotubes/poly (L-lactic acid) (CS/MWCNTs/PLLA) photothermal membrane is first prepared via solvent-induced recrystallization. The white blood cell membrane-like nanowrinkles with high specific surface area are achieved for the first time and exhibit optimal light absorption. The solvent-induced recrystallization also enables the membrane to realize large strength and durability. Meanwhile, the membranes also show two-sided heterochromatic features and transparency in thick and thin situations, respectively, suggesting outstanding fashionability. The nano-wrinkled photothermal membranes by novel solvent-induced recrystallization show high flexibility, fashionability, strength, and photothermal characteristics, which have huge potential for outdoor warmth and winter sportswear.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12454","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141123798","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-05-07DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12453
I Ketut Gary Devara, Mi Ji Kwon, Su-Yeon Cho, Dong-Jun Kwon, Jun Hong Park
{"title":"Enhanced sensitivity of zero-bias-operated MXene chemiresistive sensor via lignin hybridization","authors":"I Ketut Gary Devara, Mi Ji Kwon, Su-Yeon Cho, Dong-Jun Kwon, Jun Hong Park","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12453","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12453","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As global urbanization intensifies, there is an increasing need for highly sensitive and accurate environmental monitoring devices that can meet the demands of specific gas sensing applications with low power consumption. This study focuses on enhancing the sensitivity of MXene-based chemiresistive sensors for detecting CO<sub>2(g)</sub> and NO<sub>2(g)</sub> under zero-bias operation. This study shows that lignin hybridization effectively improves the sensitivity of a Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> MXene-based chemiresistive sensor; under zero-bias operation, lignin hybridization increases the sensitivity to 15 ppm NO<sub>2(g)</sub> and CO<sub>2(g)</sub> by 157.38% and 297.95%, respectively. When deposited on a flexible substrate, the MXene/lignin flexible sensor shows a similar response and sensitivity to 15 ppm NO<sub>2(g)</sub> and CO<sub>2(g)</sub> under 38° curvature compared to the planar sensor. Consequently, the MXene/lignin hybrid sensor is attractive for room temperature and zero-bias NO<sub>2(g)</sub> and CO<sub>2(g)</sub> detection. The MXene/lignin flexible sensor serves as a model system for advanced solid-state sensory platforms suitable for curved structures.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12453","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140935693","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}
EcoMatPub Date : 2024-05-05DOI: 10.1002/eom2.12451
Muhammad U. Zia, Prabhakaran Thanjavur Sambasivam, Dechao Chen, Shamsul A. Bhuiyan, Rebecca Ford, Qin Li
{"title":"A carbon dot toolbox for managing biotic and abiotic stresses in crop production systems","authors":"Muhammad U. Zia, Prabhakaran Thanjavur Sambasivam, Dechao Chen, Shamsul A. Bhuiyan, Rebecca Ford, Qin Li","doi":"10.1002/eom2.12451","DOIUrl":"10.1002/eom2.12451","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The productivity of global crop production is under threat caused by various biotic and abiotic adverse conditions, such as plant diseases and pests, which are responsible for 20%–40% of global crop losses estimated at a value of USD 220 billion, and can be further exacerbated by climate change. Agricultural industries are calling for game-changer technologies to enable productive and sustainable farming. Carbon dots (C-dots) are carbon-based nanoparticles, smaller than 50 nm, exhibiting unique opto-electro-properties. They have been shown to have positive impact on managing diverse biotic and abiotic stresses faced by the crops. Owing to their versatile carbon chemistry, the surface functionalities of C-dots can be readily tuned to regulate plant physiological processes. This review is focussed on establishing the correlations between the physiochemical properties of C-dots and their impacts on plants growth and health. The summary of the literature demonstrates that C-dots hold great promise in improving plant tolerance to heat, drought, toxic chemicals, and invading pathogens.</p><p>\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":93174,"journal":{"name":"EcoMat","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eom2.12451","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140888920","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}