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 Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(16)
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Abstract
Integrating
multiple
semiconductors
with
distinct
physical
properties
is
a
practical
design
strategy
for
realizing
novel
optoelectronic
devices
unprecedented
functionalities.
In
this
work,
photonic
resistive
switching
(RS)
memory
demonstrated
based
on
solution‐processed
bilayers
of
strontium
titanate
(SrTiO
3
or
STO)
quantum
dots
(QDs)
and
all‐inorganic
halide
perovskite
CsPbBr
(CPB)
an
Ag/STO/CPB/Au
architecture.
Compared
the
single‐layer
STO
CPB
RS
device,
double‐layer
device
shows
considerably
improved
performance
high
ratio
over
10
5
,
endurance
3000
cycles,
retention
time
longer
than
2
×
4
s.
The
formation
heterojunction
between
significantly
enhances
resistance
state,
separation
active
silver
electrode
layer
contributes
to
long‐term
stability.
More
importantly,
exhibits
UV–visible
dual‐band
response
due
photogating
effect
light‐induced
modification
barrier.
Last,
tri‐mode
operation,
i.e.,
photodetector,
memory,
photomemory,
via
tailoring
light
electric
stimuli.
This
bilayer
architecture
provides
unique
approach
toward
enhancing
photoresponsive
data‐storage
devices.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 2, 2022
It
is
well
known
that
two-dimensional
(2D)
MXene-derived
quantum
dots
(MQDs)
inherit
the
excellent
physicochemical
properties
of
parental
MXenes,
as
a
Chinese
proverb
says,
"Indigo
blue
extracted
from
indigo
plant,
but
bluer
than
plant
it
comes
from."
Therefore,
0D
QDs
harvest
larger
surface-to-volume
ratio,
outstanding
optical
properties,
and
vigorous
confinement
effect.
Currently,
MQDs
trigger
enormous
research
enthusiasm
an
emerging
star
functional
materials
applied
to
physics,
chemistry,
biology,
energy
conversion,
storage.
Since
surface
small-sized
include
type
groups,
functionalized
directly
determines
their
performance.
As
Nobel
Laureate
Wolfgang
Pauli
"God
made
bulk,
was
invented
by
devil,"
just
on
basis
abundant
there
lots
space
be
thereof
excavated
MQDs.
We
are
witnessing
such
excellence
even
more
promising
expected.
Nowadays,
have
been
widely
catalysis,
whereas
related
reviews
rarely
reported.
Herein,
we
provide
state-of-the-art
overview
in
catalysis
over
past
five
years,
ranging
origin
development
MQDs,
synthetic
routes
advanced
characterization
techniques.
To
explore
diversity
catalytic
application
perspectives
our
review
will
stimulate
efforts
toward
synthesis
optimal
designing
high-performance
MQDs-based
catalysts.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6)
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
As
the
balance
of
system
cost
photovoltaic
(PV)
installations
governs
competitiveness
PV
device
market,
next‐generation
solar
cells
desire
substantially
enhanced
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs).
The
single‐junction
perovskite
and
Si
have
demonstrated
PCEs
beyond
26%
25%,
respectively.
tandem
configuration
has
crossed
threshold
posed
by
shockley
queisser
limit
demonstrating
33.9%
PCE.
However,
unresolved
issues
in
community
from
a
stability
perspective
pose
challenges
for
realizing
highly
efficient
stable
perovskite–Si
(TSCs).
This
review
highlights
current
status
TSC
besides
elucidating
degradation
mechanisms
at
cell
module
level.
A
needs
optimization
keeping
view
specific
requirements
like
strain,
matching,
bandgap
between
top
bottom
subcell.
Various
stressors
affecting
efficiency
module,
namely,
reverse
bias
hot
spot
formation,
delamination,
highlight
valuable
insight
to
develop
future
strategies
TSC.
Stability
regimes
can
provide
essential
stepping
stone
but,
modified
are
inevitable.
The
tunability
of
the
energy
bandgap
in
near-infrared
(NIR)
range
uniquely
positions
colloidal
lead
sulfide
(PbS)
quantum
dots
(QDs)
as
a
versatile
material
to
enhance
performance
existing
perovskite
and
silicon
solar
cells
tandem
architectures.
desired
narrow
(NBG)
PbS
QDs
exhibit
polar
(111)
nonpolar
(100)
terminal
facets,
making
effective
surface
passivation
through
ligand
engineering
highly
challenging.
Despite
recent
breakthroughs
engineering,
NBG
suffer
from
uncontrolled
agglomeration
solid
films,
leading
increased
disorder
trap
formation.
limited
NIR
transparency
commonly
used
indium-doped
tin
oxide
(ITO)
electrodes
inadequate
radiation
commercially
available
simulators
further
compromise
true
cells.
Here,
we
employ
hybrid
strategy
based
on
inorganic
cadmium
halide
organic
thiol
molecules,
partial
substitution
Pb
atoms
with
Cd
heteroatoms.
This
substantially
reduces
undesired
QD
fusion
improving
photophysical
electronic
properties.
By
modulating
thickness
ITO
layer
managing
refraction
loss
ZnO
coating,
improved
above
80%.
We
combine
an
light
source
simulator
achieve
near-ideal
spectral
matching
for
broader
standard
AM1.5G
illumination.
Enhancements
QDs,
improvements
electrodes,
matched
setup
help
us
cell
power
conversion
efficiencies
12.4%,
4.48%,
1.37%
under
AM
1.5G,
filter,
filter
illuminations,
respectively.
A
record
open-circuit
voltage
(Voc)
0.54
V
short-circuit
current
density
(Jsc)
38.5
mA/cm2
are
achieved
1.5G
attribute
these
advancements
photovoltaic
parameters
reduction
Urbach
tail
states
intermediate
originating
superior
QDs.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
gives
systematic
analysis
of
degradation
reasons
QD-based
PEC
cell
and
strategies
improving
stability
from
aspects
including
band
structure,
shapes,
ligands
QDs,
QDs’
matrix,
co-catalysts,
encapsulation
counter-electrodes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(40)
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Abstract
Light‐emitting
devices
based
on
alloyed
quantum
dots
have
reached
external
efficiencies
above
20%
in
red,
green,
and
blue
emission
devices.
Their
outstanding
performances
including
high
efficiency,
long‐term
device
stability,
suppressed
efficiency
roll‐off
identify
alloyed‐quantum‐dot
light‐emitting
as
good
candidates
for
next
generation
solid‐state
lightings
displays.
All
these
advantages
stem
from
the
chemical
composition
gradient
of
radial
direction.
The
enables
lattice
strain
to
be
released
gradually,
eventually
decreasing
interface
defects
suppressing
Auger
recombination.
Carrier
dynamics
play
a
crucial
role
fundamental
properties
functionalities
A
more
in‐depth
understanding
carrier
is
therefore
both
technological
significance.
This
review
article
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
study
Particular
emphasis
placed
relationship
between
recombination
optical
optoelectronic
properties.
expected
encourage
further
research
related
stimulate
new
synthesis
efforts
produce
stable
with
improved
control
dynamics.