Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 1984 - 1984
Published: June 17, 2024
Objective:
This
paper
presents
a
conceptual
model
comprising
performance
indicators
designed
for
evaluating
suppliers
in
companies
within
the
electricity
sector.
Design
/
Methodology
Approach:
The
was
developed
based
on
articles
identified
from
Scopus
and
Web
of
Science,
which
provided
their
associated
requirements,
validated
by
both
academics
practitioners.
A
multiple
case
study
method
applied,
interviews
were
conducted
with
nine
participants
six
leading
companies,
had
highest
revenues
sector
Brazil.
semistructured
administered
remotely.
For
data
analysis,
authors
assessed
alignment
essential
requirements
suppliers'
evaluation.
evaluation
carried
out
using
Lawshe’s
(1975)
scale,
Content
Validity
Ratio
(CVR),
critical
CVR
(Wilson
et
al.,
2012).
Results:
consists
tree
groups
indicators:
quality,
logistics,
financial.
In
public
facilitated
external
integration,
whereas
private
this
enabled
internal
integration.
findings
show
that
some
not
applicable
to
practice,
while
all
context
practitioners’
reality.
Limitations
investigation:
notable
limitation
is
relatively
small
number
interviewees,
particularly
academic
sample.
Practical
implications:
proposal
these
aims
guide
more
precise
supplier
procurement
operation
departments,
manage
valuable
input
(spare
parts).
Originality
Value:
meet
scale
calculation
CVR,
further
two
different
actors
(academics
practitioners)
found
publications
concerning
suppliers’
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
Abstract
π‐Conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
with
high
conductivity,
solution
processability,
and
ambient
stability
are
vital
for
advancing
printed
electronics.
However,
achieving
conductivities
over
1000
S
cm⁻¹
remains
challenging.
This
study
introduces
a
series
of
solution‐processable
p‐type
donor–acceptor
(D‐A)
CPs
based
on
dihydropyrazine
(DHP)
ethylenedioxythiophene
(EDOT)
that
address
this
limitation.
The
design
leverages
the
ability
DHP
EDOT
to
form
open‐shell
electronic
configurations,
which
promote
extended
conjugation
efficient
intrachain
charge
transport.
Strong
interchain
donor‐acceptor
interactions
reduce
π–π
stacking
distances,
facilitating
transport,
while
electron‐rich
units
enhance
p‐doping
efficiency
stabilize
doped
polymer.
Additionally,
conformational
locking
effect
supports
face‐on
chain
orientation,
spaced‐out
alkyl
side
chains
improve
dopant
diffusion.
demonstrate
exceptional
stability,
scalability,
processability
in
eco‐friendly
solvents,
conductivity
values
up
1700
through
sequential
doping
ferric
chloride
Magic
Blue
under
conditions.
remarkable
performance,
attributed
compact
distance
3.38
Å,
doping,
establishes
quinoidal
as
promising
building
block
development
ultrahigh‐conductivity
CPs,
enabling
advancements
electronics
flexible
device
applications.
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Today,
the
silicon
photovoltaic
cell
(SPVC)
solar
panels
are
being
deployed
across
globe
by
all
most
governments
to
generate
renewable
carbon
neutral
electricity
use
in
place
of
one
generated
at
thermal
power
plants
burning
fossil
fuels.
These
SPVC
with
less
than
20%
efficiency,
and
heat
energy
more
30%
efficiency.
This
10%
excess
released
into
atmosphere
can
cause
a
very
severe
damage
environment
ecology
as
it
is
million
times
higher
caused
equivalent
CO
2
gas
concentration
about
421
ppm.
To
avoid
harmful
danger
effects
these
atmosphere,
either
they
have
be
stopped
using
or
them
has
trapped
for
beneficial
purposes
society
any
other
alternate
safe
developed.
In
this
study,
first
time,
SLAPE
(Semiconductor
Liquid
Assisted
Photothermal
Effect)
introduced
from
sunlight.
new
panels,
semiconducting
material
along
stable
organic
solvent
employed
capture
sunlight
reaching
earth
surface
convert
energy.
situ
then
converted
rotational
mechanical
help
an
engine,
suitable
electric
generator.
establish
Proof
Concept
(poc),
SPV
cells
γ-butyrolactone
were
fabricate
square
meter
area
panel
17
V
AC
custom
manufactured
reciprocally
moved
steam
engine
(RMSE)
Thus
obtained
results
presented
discussed
article.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(3), P. 1011 - 1020
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
development
of
efficient
and
stable
organic
photovoltaic
(OPV)
systems
for
commercial
applications
has
long
been
a
primary
objective.
While
single-component
material
have
demonstrated
promising
operational
thermal
stability,
their
efficiency
still
lags
behind
that
multicomponent
bulk
heterojunction
devices
due
to
limitations
in
scarce
building
blocks,
complex
synthesis
processes,
challenges
controlling
morphology.
In
this
work,
we
present
novel
approach
by
introducing
fused-ring
electron
acceptor
as
pendant
segment,
which
offers
new
possibilities
the
double-cable
copolymers.
This
innovative
strategy
not
only
broadens
spectral
absorption
but
also
simplifies
complexity.
Through
careful
adjustment
molecular
weight,
achieved
an
outstanding
power
conversion
9.35%
minimized
energy
loss
0.517
eV,
is
one
best
results
reported
structure
well-defined
copolymer-based
OPVs.
Impressively,
designed
polymers
exhibit
excellent
photo,
thermal,
mechanical
stabilities,
further
highlighting
potential
practical
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
Layer‐by‐Layer
(LbL)
strategy
has
emerged
as
a
highly
effective
approach
for
enhancing
the
performance
of
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs),
notably
boosting
light
harvesting
and
fill
factor
through
spectral
complementarity
morphology
optimization.
Crucially,
LbL
processing
been
found
to
mitigate
or
overcome
decline
in
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
during
high‐speed
blade
coating.
Despite
these
advancements,
there
remains
scarcity
research
into
film‐formation
process
corresponding
control
strategies
printing.
A
novel
synergistic
concentration‐temperature
gradient
(SCTGC)
aimed
at
achieving
high‐performance
LbL‐type
active
layers
ultra‐fast
coating
speeds.
This
investigation
reveals
that
both
baseplate
temperature
solution
concentration
exert
nonmonotonic
regulatory
influence
on
PCEs.
Fine‐tuning
proves
instrumental
balancing
microfluidic
competition
within
wet
film,
thereby
facilitating
stable
mass
transport
film
formation
process,
processability
relevant
OPV
system.
Additionally,
variations
crystallization
kinetics
under
different
temperatures
are
monitored.
work
sheds
mechanism
coating,
highlighting
SCTGC
method.
Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 1984 - 1984
Published: June 17, 2024
Objective:
This
paper
presents
a
conceptual
model
comprising
performance
indicators
designed
for
evaluating
suppliers
in
companies
within
the
electricity
sector.
Design
/
Methodology
Approach:
The
was
developed
based
on
articles
identified
from
Scopus
and
Web
of
Science,
which
provided
their
associated
requirements,
validated
by
both
academics
practitioners.
A
multiple
case
study
method
applied,
interviews
were
conducted
with
nine
participants
six
leading
companies,
had
highest
revenues
sector
Brazil.
semistructured
administered
remotely.
For
data
analysis,
authors
assessed
alignment
essential
requirements
suppliers'
evaluation.
evaluation
carried
out
using
Lawshe’s
(1975)
scale,
Content
Validity
Ratio
(CVR),
critical
CVR
(Wilson
et
al.,
2012).
Results:
consists
tree
groups
indicators:
quality,
logistics,
financial.
In
public
facilitated
external
integration,
whereas
private
this
enabled
internal
integration.
findings
show
that
some
not
applicable
to
practice,
while
all
context
practitioners’
reality.
Limitations
investigation:
notable
limitation
is
relatively
small
number
interviewees,
particularly
academic
sample.
Practical
implications:
proposal
these
aims
guide
more
precise
supplier
procurement
operation
departments,
manage
valuable
input
(spare
parts).
Originality
Value:
meet
scale
calculation
CVR,
further
two
different
actors
(academics
practitioners)
found
publications
concerning
suppliers’
