Bulk heterojunction(BHJ)composites show improved power conversion efficiencies when optimized in terms of morphology using various film processing methods.A reduced carrier recombination loss in an optimized BHJ was c...Bulk heterojunction(BHJ)composites show improved power conversion efficiencies when optimized in terms of morphology using various film processing methods.A reduced carrier recombination loss in an optimized BHJ was characterized previously.However,the driving force that leads to this reduction was not clearly understood.In this study,we focus on the decreased carrier recombination loss and its driving force in optimized nonfullerene acceptor-based PTB7-Th:IEICO-4F BHJ composites.We demonstrate that the optimized BHJ shows deactivation in the sub-nanosecond nongeminate carrier recombination process.The driving force for this deactivation was determined to be the improved interchain hole delocalization between the polymers.An enhanced interchain hole delocalization was observed using steady-state photoinduced absorption(PIA)spectroscopy.In particular,increased splitting between the polaron PIA bands was noted.Moreover,improved interchain hole delocalization was observed for other state-of-the-art BHJ materials,including D18:Y6 with optimized morphologies.展开更多
In this work,we developed the PM6:Y6-based inverted structure organic photovoltaic(i-OPV)with improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)and long-term stability by resolving the origins of the performance deterioration....In this work,we developed the PM6:Y6-based inverted structure organic photovoltaic(i-OPV)with improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)and long-term stability by resolving the origins of the performance deterioration.The deep defects between the metal oxide-based electron transport layer and bulk-heterojunction photoactive layer interface were responsible for suboptimal PCE and facilitated degradation of devices.While the density of deep traps is increased during the storage of i-OPV,the penetrative oxygen-containing defects additionally generated shallow traps below the band-edge of Y6,causing an additional loss in the open-circuit voltage.The suppression of interfacial defects by chemical modification effectively improved the PCE and long-term stability of i-OPV.The modified i-OPV(mi-OPV)achieved a PCE of 17.42%,which is the highest value among the reported PM6:Y6-based i-OPV devices.Moreover,long-term stability was significantly improved:~90%and~80%retention of its initial PCE after 1200 h of air storage and illumination,respectively.展开更多
In this work, the friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 prepared with chemical vapor deposition （CVD） at three different temperatures were quantitatively investigated and compared to those of single-layer Mo...In this work, the friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 prepared with chemical vapor deposition （CVD） at three different temperatures were quantitatively investigated and compared to those of single-layer MoS2 prepared using mechanical exfoliation. The surface and crystalline qualities of the MoS2 specimens were characterized using an optical microscope, atomic force microscope （AFM）, and Raman spectroscopy. The surfaces of the MoS2 specimens were generally flat and smooth. However, the Raman data showed that the crystalline qualities of CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 at 800 ℃ and 850 ℃ were relatively similar to those of mechanically exfoliated MoS2 whereas the crystalline quality of the CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 at 900 ℃ was lower. The CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 exhibited higher friction than mechanically exfoliated single-layer MoS2, which might be related to the crystalline imperfections in the CVD-grown MoS2. In addition, the friction of CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 increased as the CVD growth temperature increased. In terms of tribological properties, 800 ℃ was the optimal temperature for the CVD process used in this work. Furthermore, it was observed that the friction at the grain boundary was significantly larger than that at the grain, potentially due to defects at the grain boundary. This result indicates that the temperature used during CVD should be optimized considering the grain size to achieve low friction characteristics. The outcomes of this work will be useful for understanding the intrinsic friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 and elucidating the feasibility of single-layer MoS2 as protective or lubricant layers for micro- and nano-devices.展开更多
This review outlines the developments and recent progress in metal-assisted chemical etching of silicon, summarizing a variety of fundamental and innovative processes and etching methods that form a wide range of nano...This review outlines the developments and recent progress in metal-assisted chemical etching of silicon, summarizing a variety of fundamental and innovative processes and etching methods that form a wide range of nanoscale silicon structures. The use of silicon as an anode for Li-ion batteries is also reviewed, where factors such as film thickness, doping, alloying, and their response to reversible lithiation processes are summarized and discussed with respect to battery cell performance. Recent advances in improving the performance of silicon-based anodes in Li-ion batteries are also discussed. The use of a variety of nanostructured silicon structures formed by many different methods as Li-ion battery anodes is outlined, focusing in particular on the influence of mass loading, core-shell structure, conductive additives, and other parameters. The influence of porosity, dopant type, and doping level on the electrochemical response and cell performance of the silicon anodes are detailed based on recent findings. Perspectives on the future of silicon and related materials, and their compositional and structural modifications for energy storage via several electrochemical mechanisms, are also provided.展开更多
There has been growing research interest in the use of molybdenum disulfide in the fields of optoelectronics and energy harvesting devices, by virtue of its indirect-to-direct band gap tunability. However, obtaining l...There has been growing research interest in the use of molybdenum disulfide in the fields of optoelectronics and energy harvesting devices, by virtue of its indirect-to-direct band gap tunability. However, obtaining large area thin films of MoS2 for future device applications still remains a challenge. In the present study, the amounts of the precursors （S and MOO3） were varied systematically in order to optimize the growth of highly crystalline and large area MoS2 layers by the chemical vapor deposition method. Careful control of the amounts of precursors was found to the key factor in the synthesis of large area highly crystalline flakes. The thickness of the layers was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. The optical properties and chemical composition were studied by photoluminescence （PL） and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The emergence of strong direct excitonic emissions at 1.82 eV （A-exciton, with a normalized PL intensity of -55 × 10^3） and 1.98 eV （B-exciton, with a normalized PL intensity of -5 × 10^3） of the sample at room temperature clearly indicates the high luminescence quantum efficiency. The mobility of the films was found to be 0.09 cm^2/（V.s） at room temperature. This study provides a method for the controlled synthesis of high-quality two-dimensional （2D） transition metal dichalcogenide materials, useful for applications in nanodevices, optoelectronics and solar energv conversion.展开更多
Three fluorescent BINOL-Si complexes(FS1,FS2 and FS3)were rationally designed and synthesized to detect diethyl chlorophosphate(DCP),a mimic of lethal nerve agents.These three fluorescent probes showed green,yellow an...Three fluorescent BINOL-Si complexes(FS1,FS2 and FS3)were rationally designed and synthesized to detect diethyl chlorophosphate(DCP),a mimic of lethal nerve agents.These three fluorescent probes showed green,yellow and orange fluorescence,respectively.Moreover,the series of fluorescent probes has the characteristics of fast response time(4 s),low detection limit(0.0097 mmol/L),high sensitivity and naked eye detection.More important,a fiber optic sensor capable of detecting DCP vapor in real time was also prepared for the first time,the lowest detection limits(down to 4.4 ppb)were all lower than that of the IDLH(immediately dangerous to life or health)concentration of Sarin(7.0 ppb).展开更多
A new method to make an all-fiber nonlinear optic device for laser pulse generation is developed by depositing multi-layer graphene oxide(GO)selectively onto the core of the cleaved fiber facet by combining the electr...A new method to make an all-fiber nonlinear optic device for laser pulse generation is developed by depositing multi-layer graphene oxide(GO)selectively onto the core of the cleaved fiber facet by combining the electrical arc discharge and the laser-driven self-exfoliation.Using the GO colloid droplet with sub-nanoliter volume,we obtained a GO bulk layer deposited on a fiber facet of the order of milliseconds by using an electric arc.The prepared fiber facet was then included in an Er-doped fiber laser(EDFL)cavity and we obtained a few layers of GO having nonlinear optic two-dimensional(2D)characteristics selectively on the fiber core by the laser-driven self-exfoliation.The 2D GO layers on the fiber core served as a stable and efficient saturable absorber enabling robust pulse train generation atλ1600.5 nm,the longest Q-switched laser wavelength in EDFLs.Pulse characteristics were analyzed as we varied the pump power atλ980 nm from 105.2 mW to 193.6 mW,to obtain the maximum repetition rate of 17.8 kHz and the maximum output power of 2.3 mW with the minimum pulse duration of 7.8μs.The proposed method could be further applied to other novel inorganic 2D materials opening a window to explore their novel nonlinear optic laser applications.展开更多
Lead-free double perovskite halides are emerging optoelectronic materials that are alternatives to leadbased perovskite halides.Recently,single-crystalline double perovskite halides were synthesized,and their intrigui...Lead-free double perovskite halides are emerging optoelectronic materials that are alternatives to leadbased perovskite halides.Recently,single-crystalline double perovskite halides were synthesized,and their intriguing functional properties were demonstrated.Despite such pioneering works,lead-free double perovskite halides with better crystallinity are still in demand for applications to novel optoelectronic devices.Here,we realized highly crystalline Cs2AgBiBr6 single crystals with a well-defined atomic ordering on the microscopic scale.We avoided the formation of Ag vacancies and the subsequent secondary Cs3Bi2Br9 by manipulating the initial chemical environments in hydrothermal synthesis.The suppression of Ag vacancies allows us to reduce the trap density in the as-grown crystals and to enhance the carrier mobility further.Our design strategy is applicable for fabricating other lead-free halide materials with high crystallinity.展开更多
An optical fiber dual Fabry-Perot interferometric carbon monoxide gas sensor based on PANI/Co3 O4/GO(PCG)sensing membrane coated on the end face of the optical fiber is proposed and fabricated.One end face of photonic...An optical fiber dual Fabry-Perot interferometric carbon monoxide gas sensor based on PANI/Co3 O4/GO(PCG)sensing membrane coated on the end face of the optical fiber is proposed and fabricated.One end face of photonic crystal fiber(PCF)without cut-off wavelength is fused with a single-mode fiber(SMF),and the other end face of the PCF is coated with PCG sensing membrane.The collapsed layer formed during the air hole fusion of PCF is used as the first reflector,the interface between PCF and sensing membrane is used as the second reflector,and the interface between the sensing membrane and the air is used as the third reflector,thus the dual Fabry-Pe rot structure sensor is formed.The results show that the sensor has excellent sensitivity and selectivity to carbon monoxide.With the increasing concentration of carbon monoxide gas in the range of 0-60 ppm,the intensity of interference spectrum decreases.The sensitivity of the sensor is 0.3473 dB m/ppm,and its linearity is good.The response time and recovery time are 68 s and 106 s,respectively.The sensor has the advantages of the compact size,low cost,high sensitivity,strong selectivity and simple structure.It is suitable for the sensing detection of low concentration carbon monoxide gas.展开更多
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(2022R1F1A1065586,2019R1A6A1A11053838)the GIST Research Institute(GRI)APRI grant funded by the GIST in 2022.
文摘Bulk heterojunction(BHJ)composites show improved power conversion efficiencies when optimized in terms of morphology using various film processing methods.A reduced carrier recombination loss in an optimized BHJ was characterized previously.However,the driving force that leads to this reduction was not clearly understood.In this study,we focus on the decreased carrier recombination loss and its driving force in optimized nonfullerene acceptor-based PTB7-Th:IEICO-4F BHJ composites.We demonstrate that the optimized BHJ shows deactivation in the sub-nanosecond nongeminate carrier recombination process.The driving force for this deactivation was determined to be the improved interchain hole delocalization between the polymers.An enhanced interchain hole delocalization was observed using steady-state photoinduced absorption(PIA)spectroscopy.In particular,increased splitting between the polaron PIA bands was noted.Moreover,improved interchain hole delocalization was observed for other state-of-the-art BHJ materials,including D18:Y6 with optimized morphologies.
基金supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(grant#:2020R1A2C1003929,2019R1A6A1A11053838,2020M1A2A2080746,2021M2E8A1044198,2016R1A5A1012966,2021M3H4A1A03051379).
文摘In this work,we developed the PM6:Y6-based inverted structure organic photovoltaic(i-OPV)with improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)and long-term stability by resolving the origins of the performance deterioration.The deep defects between the metal oxide-based electron transport layer and bulk-heterojunction photoactive layer interface were responsible for suboptimal PCE and facilitated degradation of devices.While the density of deep traps is increased during the storage of i-OPV,the penetrative oxygen-containing defects additionally generated shallow traps below the band-edge of Y6,causing an additional loss in the open-circuit voltage.The suppression of interfacial defects by chemical modification effectively improved the PCE and long-term stability of i-OPV.The modified i-OPV(mi-OPV)achieved a PCE of 17.42%,which is the highest value among the reported PM6:Y6-based i-OPV devices.Moreover,long-term stability was significantly improved:~90%and~80%retention of its initial PCE after 1200 h of air storage and illumination,respectively.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (NRF-2017R1A2B4009651)
文摘In this work, the friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 prepared with chemical vapor deposition （CVD） at three different temperatures were quantitatively investigated and compared to those of single-layer MoS2 prepared using mechanical exfoliation. The surface and crystalline qualities of the MoS2 specimens were characterized using an optical microscope, atomic force microscope （AFM）, and Raman spectroscopy. The surfaces of the MoS2 specimens were generally flat and smooth. However, the Raman data showed that the crystalline qualities of CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 at 800 ℃ and 850 ℃ were relatively similar to those of mechanically exfoliated MoS2 whereas the crystalline quality of the CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 at 900 ℃ was lower. The CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 exhibited higher friction than mechanically exfoliated single-layer MoS2, which might be related to the crystalline imperfections in the CVD-grown MoS2. In addition, the friction of CVD-grown single-layer MoS2 increased as the CVD growth temperature increased. In terms of tribological properties, 800 ℃ was the optimal temperature for the CVD process used in this work. Furthermore, it was observed that the friction at the grain boundary was significantly larger than that at the grain, potentially due to defects at the grain boundary. This result indicates that the temperature used during CVD should be optimized considering the grain size to achieve low friction characteristics. The outcomes of this work will be useful for understanding the intrinsic friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 and elucidating the feasibility of single-layer MoS2 as protective or lubricant layers for micro- and nano-devices.
基金WMS acknowledges support under the framework of the INSPIRE programme, funded by the Irish Government＇s Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions, Cycle 4, National Development Plan 2007-2013. COD acknowledges support from Science Foundation Ireland under Award No. 07/SK/ B1232a-STTF11 from the UCC Strategic Research Fund.
文摘This review outlines the developments and recent progress in metal-assisted chemical etching of silicon, summarizing a variety of fundamental and innovative processes and etching methods that form a wide range of nanoscale silicon structures. The use of silicon as an anode for Li-ion batteries is also reviewed, where factors such as film thickness, doping, alloying, and their response to reversible lithiation processes are summarized and discussed with respect to battery cell performance. Recent advances in improving the performance of silicon-based anodes in Li-ion batteries are also discussed. The use of a variety of nanostructured silicon structures formed by many different methods as Li-ion battery anodes is outlined, focusing in particular on the influence of mass loading, core-shell structure, conductive additives, and other parameters. The influence of porosity, dopant type, and doping level on the electrochemical response and cell performance of the silicon anodes are detailed based on recent findings. Perspectives on the future of silicon and related materials, and their compositional and structural modifications for energy storage via several electrochemical mechanisms, are also provided.
文摘There has been growing research interest in the use of molybdenum disulfide in the fields of optoelectronics and energy harvesting devices, by virtue of its indirect-to-direct band gap tunability. However, obtaining large area thin films of MoS2 for future device applications still remains a challenge. In the present study, the amounts of the precursors （S and MOO3） were varied systematically in order to optimize the growth of highly crystalline and large area MoS2 layers by the chemical vapor deposition method. Careful control of the amounts of precursors was found to the key factor in the synthesis of large area highly crystalline flakes. The thickness of the layers was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. The optical properties and chemical composition were studied by photoluminescence （PL） and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The emergence of strong direct excitonic emissions at 1.82 eV （A-exciton, with a normalized PL intensity of -55 × 10^3） and 1.98 eV （B-exciton, with a normalized PL intensity of -5 × 10^3） of the sample at room temperature clearly indicates the high luminescence quantum efficiency. The mobility of the films was found to be 0.09 cm^2/（V.s） at room temperature. This study provides a method for the controlled synthesis of high-quality two-dimensional （2D） transition metal dichalcogenide materials, useful for applications in nanodevices, optoelectronics and solar energv conversion.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21572091 and 21772078)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2682019CX70 and 2682019CX71)。
文摘Three fluorescent BINOL-Si complexes(FS1,FS2 and FS3)were rationally designed and synthesized to detect diethyl chlorophosphate(DCP),a mimic of lethal nerve agents.These three fluorescent probes showed green,yellow and orange fluorescence,respectively.Moreover,the series of fluorescent probes has the characteristics of fast response time(4 s),low detection limit(0.0097 mmol/L),high sensitivity and naked eye detection.More important,a fiber optic sensor capable of detecting DCP vapor in real time was also prepared for the first time,the lowest detection limits(down to 4.4 ppb)were all lower than that of the IDLH(immediately dangerous to life or health)concentration of Sarin(7.0 ppb).
基金National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF2019R1A2C2011293).
文摘A new method to make an all-fiber nonlinear optic device for laser pulse generation is developed by depositing multi-layer graphene oxide(GO)selectively onto the core of the cleaved fiber facet by combining the electrical arc discharge and the laser-driven self-exfoliation.Using the GO colloid droplet with sub-nanoliter volume,we obtained a GO bulk layer deposited on a fiber facet of the order of milliseconds by using an electric arc.The prepared fiber facet was then included in an Er-doped fiber laser(EDFL)cavity and we obtained a few layers of GO having nonlinear optic two-dimensional(2D)characteristics selectively on the fiber core by the laser-driven self-exfoliation.The 2D GO layers on the fiber core served as a stable and efficient saturable absorber enabling robust pulse train generation atλ1600.5 nm,the longest Q-switched laser wavelength in EDFLs.Pulse characteristics were analyzed as we varied the pump power atλ980 nm from 105.2 mW to 193.6 mW,to obtain the maximum repetition rate of 17.8 kHz and the maximum output power of 2.3 mW with the minimum pulse duration of 7.8μs.The proposed method could be further applied to other novel inorganic 2D materials opening a window to explore their novel nonlinear optic laser applications.
基金the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(NRF-2020R1F1A1057220)the Ministry of Education(NRF-2019R1A6A1A11053838)+4 种基金C.W.A acknowledges the support by Basic Science Research Program through the NRF funded the Ministry of Science and ICT(NRF-2018R1A2B6009210)Y.H.H.acknowledges the support by the NRF of Korea(NRF-2019R1I1A3A01063856)H.Y.J.acknowledges the support from Creative Materials Discovery Program(NRF-2016M3D1A1900035)Y.-H.S.acknowledges the support by Basic Science Research Programthrough the NRF funded the Ministry of Science and ICT(NRF-2018R1A2B6005159)Experiments at PLS-II were supported in part by MSICT and POSTECH.
文摘Lead-free double perovskite halides are emerging optoelectronic materials that are alternatives to leadbased perovskite halides.Recently,single-crystalline double perovskite halides were synthesized,and their intriguing functional properties were demonstrated.Despite such pioneering works,lead-free double perovskite halides with better crystallinity are still in demand for applications to novel optoelectronic devices.Here,we realized highly crystalline Cs2AgBiBr6 single crystals with a well-defined atomic ordering on the microscopic scale.We avoided the formation of Ag vacancies and the subsequent secondary Cs3Bi2Br9 by manipulating the initial chemical environments in hydrothermal synthesis.The suppression of Ag vacancies allows us to reduce the trap density in the as-grown crystals and to enhance the carrier mobility further.Our design strategy is applicable for fabricating other lead-free halide materials with high crystallinity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51574054)the University Innovation Team Building Program of Chongqing(No.CXTDX201601030)+2 种基金Scientific and Technological Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(No.KJZD-M201901102)Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau(Nos.cstc2017shmsA20017,cstc2018jcyjAX0294,CSTCCXLJRC 201905)the Innovation Leader Project of Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau(No.CSTCCXLJRC201905)。
文摘An optical fiber dual Fabry-Perot interferometric carbon monoxide gas sensor based on PANI/Co3 O4/GO(PCG)sensing membrane coated on the end face of the optical fiber is proposed and fabricated.One end face of photonic crystal fiber(PCF)without cut-off wavelength is fused with a single-mode fiber(SMF),and the other end face of the PCF is coated with PCG sensing membrane.The collapsed layer formed during the air hole fusion of PCF is used as the first reflector,the interface between PCF and sensing membrane is used as the second reflector,and the interface between the sensing membrane and the air is used as the third reflector,thus the dual Fabry-Pe rot structure sensor is formed.The results show that the sensor has excellent sensitivity and selectivity to carbon monoxide.With the increasing concentration of carbon monoxide gas in the range of 0-60 ppm,the intensity of interference spectrum decreases.The sensitivity of the sensor is 0.3473 dB m/ppm,and its linearity is good.The response time and recovery time are 68 s and 106 s,respectively.The sensor has the advantages of the compact size,low cost,high sensitivity,strong selectivity and simple structure.It is suitable for the sensing detection of low concentration carbon monoxide gas.
