ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(29), P. 35216 - 35226
Published: July 16, 2023
Although
cesium
halide
lead
(CsPbX3,
X
=
Cl,
Br,
I)
perovskite
quantum
dots
(QDs)
have
excellent
photovoltaic
properties,
their
unstable
characteristics
are
major
limitations
to
application.
Previous
research
has
demonstrated
that
the
core-shell
structure
can
significantly
improve
stability
of
CsPbX3
QDs
and
form
heterojunctions
at
interfaces,
enabling
multifunctionalization
materials.
In
this
article,
we
propose
a
convenient
method
construct
core-shell-structured
materials,
in
which
CsPbBr3@CsPb2Br5
micrometer
crystals
be
prepared
by
controlling
ratio
Cs+/Pb2+
precursor
reaction
time.
The
materials
exhibited
enhanced
optical
properties
provided
for
further
postprocessing.
Subsequently,
CsPbBr3@CsPb2Br5@TiO2
composites
were
obtained
coating
layer
dense
TiO2
nanoparticles
on
surfaces
through
hydrolysis
titanium
precursors.
According
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
experimental
results,
presence
surface
promoted
delocalization
photogenerated
electrons
holes,
exhibit
performance
field
photocatalysis.
addition,
due
passivation
defects
CsPb2Br5
shells,
luminous
intensity
white
light-emitting
diodes
with
only
decayed
2%-3%
high
temperatures
(>100
°C)
when
working
24
h.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(35)
Published: July 28, 2022
Abstract
Lead
sulfide
colloidal
quantum
dot
solar
cells
(CQDSCs),
the
next
generation
of
photovoltaics,
are
hampered
by
non‐radiative
recombination
induced
defects
and
an
electron‐hole
extraction
imbalance.
CQDSCs
have
three
interfaces:
CQD/CQD,
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)/CQD,
CQD/hole
(HTL),
modifying
one
these
interfaces
does
not
fix
problem
stated
above.
Here,
coordinated
control
passivation
in
PbS
presented
it
is
shown
that
synergistic
effects
may
improve
charge
carrier
balance
minimize
simultaneously.
A
facile
method
developed
for
epitaxially
growing
ultrathin
perovskite
shell
on
CQD
surface
to
passivate
CQD/CQD
interface,
resulting
absorber
layers
with
long
diffusion
lengths.
With
introduction
organic
films
adjustable
electrical
characteristics,
influence
ETL/CQD
interfacial
modifications
investigated.
An
excessive
increase
rate
reduces
fill
factor
efficiency,
as
discovered.
Therefore
a
modified
created
at
CQD/HTL
interface
promote
hole
extraction,
which
enhances
passivates
interface.
Finally,
exhibit
power
conversion
efficiency
15.45%,
record
Pb
chalcogenide
CQDSCs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(17)
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
Carbon-based
quantum
dots
(QDs)
have
emerged
as
a
fascinating
class
of
advanced
materials
with
unique
combination
optoelectronic,
biocompatible,
and
catalytic
characteristics,
apt
for
plethora
applications
ranging
from
electronic
to
photoelectrochemical
devices.
Recent
research
works
established
carbon-based
QDs
those
frontline
through
improvements
in
design,
processing,
device
stability.
This
review
broadly
presents
the
recent
progress
synthesis
QDs,
including
carbon
graphene
graphitic
nitride
their
heterostructures,
well
salient
applications.
The
methods
are
first
introduced,
followed
by
an
extensive
discussion
dependence
performance
on
intrinsic
properties
nanostructures
aiming
present
general
strategies
designing
optimal
performance.
Furthermore,
diverse
presented,
emphasis
relationship
between
band
alignment,
charge
transfer,
improvement.
Among
discussed
this
review,
much
focus
is
given
photo
electrocatalytic,
energy
storage
conversion,
bioapplications,
which
pose
grand
challenge
rational
designs.
Finally,
summary
existing
challenges
future
directions
elaborated.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Dec. 29, 2022
Metal
halide
perovskites
have
generated
significant
attention
in
recent
years
because
of
their
extraordinary
physical
properties
and
photovoltaic
performance.
Among
these,
inorganic
perovskite
quantum
dots
(QDs)
stand
out
for
prominent
merits,
such
as
confinement
effects,
high
photoluminescence
yield,
defect-tolerant
structures.
Additionally,
ligand
engineering
an
all-inorganic
composition
lead
to
a
robust
platform
ambient-stable
QD
devices.
This
review
presents
the
state-of-the-art
research
progress
on
QDs,
emphasizing
electronic
applications.
In
detail,
QDs
will
be
introduced
first,
followed
by
discussion
synthesis
methods
growth
control.
Afterwards,
emerging
applications
electronics,
including
transistors
memories,
presented.
Finally,
this
provide
outlook
potential
strategies
advancing
technologies.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 4201 - 4212
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
A
feasible
ligand
riveting
strategy
for
perovskite
quantum
dots
(PQDs)
is
reported
to
substantially
inhibit
the
lattice
distortion
and
simultaneously
efficiently
passivate
surface
of
PQDs
PQD
solar
cells
with
an
efficiency
over
16.6%.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
are
an
emerging
class
of
nanomaterials
with
attractive
optical
properties,
which
promise
to
enable
a
variety
applications.
An
important
and
timely
question
is
whether
CDs
can
become
functional
sustainable
alternative
incumbent
nanomaterials,
notably
inorganic
quantum
dots.
Herein,
the
current
CD
literature
comprehensively
reviewed
as
regards
their
synthesis
function,
focus
on
sustainability
aspects.
The
study
quantifies
why
it
that
be
synthesized
biomass
sole
starting
material
free
from
toxic
precious
metals
critical
raw
materials.
It
further
describes
analyzes
employed
pretreatment,
chemical‐conversion,
purification,
processing
procedures,
highlights
issues
usage
solvents,
energy
efficiency,
safety
waste
management.
specially
shown
many
reported
methods
concerningly
wasteful
utilization
non‐sustainable
solvents
energy.
finally
recommended
future
studies
should
explicitly
consider
discuss
environmental
influence
selected
material,
generated
byproducts,
quantitative
information
required
amounts
consumables,
provided
evaluation
presented
in
upscaled
context.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(15), P. 7784 - 7827
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
the
state-of-the-art
solution-processed
metal
nanowire-based
flexible
transparent
electrodes
and
their
applications
in
optoelectronic
devices.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(38)
Published: Aug. 21, 2022
Metal-halide
perovskites
have
drawn
profuse
attention
during
the
past
decade,
owing
to
their
excellent
electrical
and
optical
properties,
facile
synthesis,
efficient
energy
conversion,
so
on.
Meanwhile,
development
of
information
storage
technologies
digital
communications
has
fueled
demand
for
novel
semiconductor
materials.
Low-dimensional
offered
a
new
force
propel
developments
memory
field
due
physical
properties
associated
with
reduced
dimensionality.
In
this
review,
mechanisms,
as
well
stability
performance
low-dimensional
perovskite
memories,
involving
both
molecular-level
structure-level
nanostructures,
are
comprehensively
reviewed.
The
property-performance
correlation
is
discussed
in-depth,
aiming
present
effective
strategies
designing
devices
based
on
class
high-performance
Finally,
existing
challenges
future
opportunities
presented.