Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
inorganic
nanoscintillators
for
applications
in
detection,
imaging,
and
therapy.
It
begins
by
comparing
scintillation
mechanisms
bulk
materials
versus
nanocrystals,
highlighting
key
differences
related
to
characteristic
interaction
distances.
The
then
focuses
on
synthesis
preparation
doped
insulators,
including
oxides
fluorides,
as
well
semiconductor
quantum
dots.
Finally,
last
section
discusses
various
where
scintillating
nanocrystals
can
offer
significant
advantages.
Solar Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
266, P. 112146 - 112146
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
The
coexistence
of
agricultural
land
and
solar
photovoltaics
(PV)
can
be
named
Agriphotovoltaics
(APV).
APV
concept
was
developed
two
decades
ago
however
its
actual
implementation
is
happening
nowadays.
directly
solves
SDGs
7,
11
by
generating
benevolent
renewable
energy
without
damaging
the
keep
producing
food
for
people.
In
this
work,
a
comprehensive
review
system
documented.
Currently
available
software
tools,
field
experiment
results,
PV
are
described
in
work
which
identified
that
forecasting
APV,
more
robust
tool
required.
Vertically
placed
Bifacial
PV,
transparent,
semitransparent
tilted
PVs
suitable
shade-intolerant
crops
whereas
opaque
appropriate
shade-tolerant
crops.
knowledge
gap
between
various
stakeholders
such
as
researchers,
users
needs
to
rigorous.
Economic
policymakers
should
share
dialogue
improve
growth
not
only
SDG
but
also
meets
target
5,
8,
9,12,
15.
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
115, P. 108674 - 108674
Published: July 10, 2023
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
generally
suffer
from
aggregation-induced
fluorescence
quenching
effect
in
solid-state,
which
significantly
limits
their
application
photoelectric
devices.
Due
to
this
effect,
it
is
a
great
challenge
achieve
high-transparency
and
high-performance
luminescent
solar
concentrators
(LSCs)
based
on
CDs.
Here,
the
synthesis
of
organosilane-grafted
carbon
(Si-CDs)
rationally
designed
by
hydrothermal
method
using
anhydrous
citric
acid,
ethanolamine
KH-792
as
reaction
precursors.
The
obtained
Si-CDs
can
be
uniformly
dispersed
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
matrix
through
dehydration
condensation
hydrogen
bonding
between
silicon
hydroxyl
group
PVA.
Based
property,
Si-CDs/PVA
thin-film
LSCs
(5
×
5
0.2
cm3)
with
ultrahigh
CD
loading
(25
wt%)
high
transparency
fabricated,
exhibiting
excellent
absorption
UV
spectral
region
about
90%
transmission
visible
range.
Furthermore,
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
reach
2.09%
under
standard
light
shows
stability
even
over
12
weeks.
This
synthetic
design
expected
beneficial
for
future
development
paves
way
CDs-based
Energy and Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
314, P. 114253 - 114253
Published: May 6, 2024
As
global
decarbonisation
requires
the
widespread
adoption
of
solar
photovoltaic
(PV)
electricity,
addressing
challenges
related
to
land
use
has
become
relevant.
The
conflict
between
PV
installations
and
other
uses,
such
as
forestry
or
agriculture,
highlights
urgency
for
alternative
solutions.
Integrating
technology
into
built
environment
is
a
compelling
strategy
mitigate
these
challenges,
enabling
electricity
generation
precisely
where
it
needed.
In
context
buildings
integrated
photovoltaics
(BIPV),
modules
serve
dual
purpose,
functioning
both
generators
integral
components
architectural
design.
Therefore,
architecture
requirements
—
specifically
in
terms
shape,
size,
colour—
relevant
BIPV
modules.
This
paper
offers
general
overview
diverse
colouring
technologies
employed
modules,
describing
their
functioning,
advantages.
An
examination
current
landscape
coloured
products
involving
considerations
pricing
power
output
presented.
Additionally,
this
work
addresses
critical
topics
reliability
stability
colour
solutions,
outlining
methodologies
quantitative
characterization.
It
provides
foresight
potential
facing
future
explores
multifaceted
social,
economic,
environmental
implications
evolving
technology.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
416(14), P. 3283 - 3293
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
The
2023
Nobel
Prize
in
Chemistry
was
awarded
to
Aleksey
I.
Ekimov
(prize
share
1/3),
Louis
E.
Brus
and
Moungi
G.
Bawendi
1/3)
for
groundbreaking
inventions
the
field
of
nanotechnology,
i.e.,
discovery
synthesis
semiconductor
nanocrystals,
also
termed
quantum
dots,
that
exhibit
size-dependent
physicochemical
properties
enabled
by
size
effects.
This
feature
article
summarizes
main
milestones
discoveries
developments
dots
paved
road
their
versatile
applications
solid-state
lighting,
display
technology,
energy
conversion,
medical
diagnostics,
bioimaging,
image-guided
surgery.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
are
ideal
fluorophores
for
optoelectronic
devices.
However,
it
is
still
a
great
challenge
to
obtain
CDs
with
high
solid‐state
photoluminescence
quantum
yields
(PLQYs).
In
this
work,
first
reported
that
the
barium‐doped
(Ba‐CDs),
which
can
be
simply
synthesized
on
large
scale
via
direct
one‐step
heating
approach
using
an
open
vessel.
The
as‐synthesized
Ba‐CDs
exhibit
ultrabright
luminescence
both
in
liquid
and
solid
states.
of
8.6
g
per
batch
show
Stokes
shift
≈0.68
eV
PLQYs
80.8%
66.8%
state,
respectively.
Interestingly,
efficient
fluorescence
enhancement
phenomenon
occurs
when
mixed
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP),
reveals
critical
issue
compatibility
between
polymer
matrix
well
resolved.
As
proof‐of‐concept,
employed
as
high‐efficiency
luminescent
solar
concentrator
(LSC)
fabrication.
Ba‐CDs@PVP‐based
LSC
has
PLQY
88.78%,
showing
breakthrough
optical
conversion
efficiency
7.16%
power
6.87%
under
natural
light
irradiation
(40
mW
cm
−2
).
results
demonstrate
potential
application
photovoltaic
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
Energy
sustainability
and
interconnectivity
are
the
two
main
pillars
on
which
cutting‐edge
architecture
is
based
require
realization
of
energy
intelligent
devices
that
can
be
fully
integrated
into
buildings,
capable
meeting
stringent
regulatory
requirements
operating
in
real‐world
conditions.
Luminescent
solar
concentrators,
particularly
those
near‐infrared
emitting
reabsorption‐free
quantum
dots,
considered
good
candidates
for
semi‐transparent
photovoltaic
glazing,
but
despite
important
advances
optical
property
engineering
strategies,
studies
finished
suitable
operation
still
lacking.
In
this
paper,
first
example
a
assembled
dot
luminescent
concentrator‐based
glazing
demonstrated
meets
all
international
standards
building
elements.
It
also
shown
these
functioning
as
efficient
Visible
Light
Communication
(VLC)
receivers
even
under
full
sunlight,
thus
combining
wireless
connectivity
functions
realistic
solution
smart,
sustainable
buildings.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Building
integrated
photovoltaics
is
a
promising
strategy
for
solar
technology,
in
which
luminescent
concentrators
(LSCs)
stand
out.
Challenges
include
the
development
of
materials
sunlight
harvesting
and
conversion,
an
iterative
optimization
process
with
several
steps:
synthesis,
processing,
structural
optical
characterizations
before
considering
energy
generation
figures
merit
that
requires
prototype
fabrication.
Thus,
simulation
models
provide
valuable,
cost-effective,
time-efficient
alternative
to
experimental
implementations,
enabling
researchers
gain
valuable
insights
informed
decisions.
We
conducted
literature
review
on
LSCs
over
past
47
years
from
Web
Science
TM
Core
Collection,
including
published
research
by
our
group,
gather
features
identify
material
classes
contribute
performance.
The
dataset
can
be
further
expanded
systematically
offering
resource
decision-making
tools
device
design
without
extensive
measurements.
