Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
The
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
has
reached
an
impressive
value
26.1%.
While
several
initiatives
such
as
structural
modification
and
fabrication
techniques
helped
steadily
increase
the
PCE
stability
PSCs
in
recent
years,
incorporation
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
stands
out
among
other
innovations
emerged
a
promising
path
forward
to
make
this
technology
front‐runner
for
realizing
next‐generation
low‐cost
photovoltaic
technologies.
Owing
their
unique
physiochemical
properties
extraordinary
advantages
large
specific
surface
area
tunable
pore
structures,
incorporating
them
as/in
different
functional
layers
endows
devices
with
optoelectronic
properties.
This
article
reviews
latest
research
practices
adapted
integrating
MOFs
derivative
materials
into
constituent
blocks
photoactive
absorber,
electron‐transport
layer,
hole‐transport
interfacial
layer.
Notably,
special
emphasis
is
placed
on
aspect
improvement
by
materials.
Also,
potential
lead
absorbents
highlighted.
Finally,
outlook
critical
challenges
faced
future
perspectives
employing
light
commercialization
provided.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 3354 - 3362
Published: March 18, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
critical
challenge
in
alkaline
direct
formate
fuel
cells
(DFFCs)
of
slow
oxidation
reaction
(FOR)
kinetics
as
a
result
strong
hydrogen
intermediate
(Had)
adsorption
on
Pd
catalysts.
We
developed
WO3-supported
nanoparticles
(EG-Pd/WO3)
via
an
organic
reduction
method
using
ethylene
glycol
(EG),
aiming
to
modulate
d-band
center
and
alter
Had
dynamics.
Cyclic
voltammetry
demonstrated
significantly
improved
desorption
EG-Pd/WO3
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
revealed
that
presence
EG
reduces
Pd,
leading
weaker
Pd-H
bonds
enhanced
during
FOR.
research
provides
new
approach
optimize
catalyst
efficiency
DFFCs,
highlighting
potential
for
more
effective
sustainable
energy
solutions
through
advanced
material
engineering.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(27), P. 35074 - 35083
Published: June 26, 2024
The
electrocatalytic
conversion
of
formate
in
alkaline
solutions
is
paramount
significance
the
realm
fuel
cell
applications.
Nonetheless,
adsorptive
affinity
adsorbed
hydrogen
(Had)
on
catalyst
surface
has
traditionally
impeded
catalytic
efficiency
such
environments.
To
circumvent
this
challenge,
our
approach
introduces
an
interfacial
push-pull
effect
surface.
This
mechanism
involves
two
primary
actions:
First,
anchoring
palladium
(Pd)
nanoparticles
a
phosphorus-doped
TiO2
substrate
(Pd/TiO2-P)
promotes
formation
electron-rich
Pd
with
downshifted
d
band
center,
thereby
"pushing"
desorption
Had
from
active
sites.
Second,
TiO2-P
support
diminishes
energy
barrier
for
transfer
sites
to
itself,
"pulling"
effectively
relocate
support.
resultant
Pd/TiO2-P
showcases
remarkable
mass
activity
4.38
A
mgPd-1
and
outperforms
Pd/TiO2
(2.39
mgPd-1)
by
factor
1.83.
advancement
not
only
surmounts
critical
catalysis
but
also
delineates
scalable
pathway
bolster
efficacy
Pd-based
catalysts
media.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(38), P. 27697 - 27702
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
work,
a
Cd-based
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
{Cd(H
2
L)
}
n
(Cd-MOF)
(L
=
5-(3-carboxypyridin-4-yl)isophthalic
acid)
has
been
synthesized
solvothermally
and
characterized.
Crystals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1370 - 1370
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Ionic
liquids
(ILs)
have
found
widespread
use
in
controlling
the
crystallization
process
of
perovskites,
optimizing
morphology
and
enhancing
device
performance,
especially
one-step
method.
However,
research
regarding
effects
ionic
on
perovskite
devices
prepared
using
two-step
method
remains
relatively
scarce.
Here,
an
IL
1-Hexyl-3-methylimidazolium
Tetrafluoroborate
(HMIMBF4)
is
selected
as
additive
precursor
solution
for
fabrication
PSCs
Our
study
involves
a
systematic
exploration
precise
ILs
thin
films,
defect
density,
photovoltaic
performance.
HMIMBF4
convincingly
shown
to
possess
robust
chemical
affinity
with
components,
thereby
establishing
basis
inhibition
ion
migration.
Concurrently,
play
pivotal
role
governing
while
also
facilitating
conversion
lead
iodide
into
structure.
Benefiting
from
regulation
states
by
HMIMBF4,
efficiency
exceeding
23%
ultimately
achieved.
provides
comprehensive
comprehension
contributes
advancing
utilization
devices.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
The
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
has
reached
an
impressive
value
26.1%.
While
several
initiatives
such
as
structural
modification
and
fabrication
techniques
helped
steadily
increase
the
PCE
stability
PSCs
in
recent
years,
incorporation
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
stands
out
among
other
innovations
emerged
a
promising
path
forward
to
make
this
technology
front‐runner
for
realizing
next‐generation
low‐cost
photovoltaic
technologies.
Owing
their
unique
physiochemical
properties
extraordinary
advantages
large
specific
surface
area
tunable
pore
structures,
incorporating
them
as/in
different
functional
layers
endows
devices
with
optoelectronic
properties.
This
article
reviews
latest
research
practices
adapted
integrating
MOFs
derivative
materials
into
constituent
blocks
photoactive
absorber,
electron‐transport
layer,
hole‐transport
interfacial
layer.
Notably,
special
emphasis
is
placed
on
aspect
improvement
by
materials.
Also,
potential
lead
absorbents
highlighted.
Finally,
outlook
critical
challenges
faced
future
perspectives
employing
light
commercialization
provided.
