Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(31)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Lead
(Pb)
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
exhibit
impressive
power
conversion
efficiencies
close
to
those
of
their
silicon
counterparts.
However,
they
suffer
from
moisture
instability
and
Pb
safety
concerns.
Previous
studies
have
endeavoured
address
these
issues
independently,
yielding
minimal
advancements.
Here,
a
general
nanoencapsulation
platform
using
natural
polyphenols
is
reported
for
Pb‐halide
PSCs
that
simultaneously
addresses
both
challenges.
The
polyphenol‐based
encapsulant
solution‐processable,
inexpensive
(≈1.6
USD
m
−2
),
requires
only
5
min
the
entire
process,
highlighting
its
potential
scalability.
encapsulated
devices
with
efficiency
20.7%
retained
up
80%
peak
performance
2000
h
70%
7000
h.
Under
simulated
rainfall
conditions,
rich
in
catechol
groups
captures
ions
released
degraded
perovskites
via
coordination,
keeping
levels
within
safe
drinking
water
threshold
15
ppb.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(5), P. 3352 - 3362
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Lead
halide
perovskite
nanocrystals,
which
offer
rich
photochemistry,
have
the
potential
to
capture
photons
over
a
wide
range
of
visible
and
infrared
spectrum
for
photocatalytic,
optoelectronic,
photon
conversion
applications.
Energy
transfer
from
nanocrystal
an
acceptor
dye
in
form
triplet
or
singlet
state
offers
additional
opportunities
tune
properties
semiconductor–dye
hybrid
extend
excited-state
lifetimes.
We
now
successfully
established
key
factors
that
dictate
energy
between
excited
CsPbI3
surface-bound
rhodamine
dyes
using
absorption
emission
spectroscopies.
The
pendant
groups
on
influence
surface
binding
turn
kinetics,
as
well
efficiency
transfer.
Of
three
investigated
(rhodamine
B,
B
isothiocyanate,
rose
Bengal),
CsPbI3–rose
Bengal
with
strongest
showed
highest
(96%)
rate
constant
1
×
109
s–1.
This
is
nearly
2
orders
magnitude
slower
than
observed
pure-bromide
CsPbBr3–rose
(1.1
1011
s–1).
Intriguingly,
although
single-halide
CsPbBr3
nanocrystals
selectively
populate
states
Bengal,
respectively,
mixed
perovskites
were
able
generate
mixture
both
states.
By
tuning
bromide/iodide
ratio
thus
bandgap
CsPb(Br1–xIx)3
compositions,
percentage
singlets
vs
triplets
delivered
was
systematically
tuned
0
100%.
perovskite-molecular
hybrids
discussed
here
provide
new
ways
modulate
semiconductor–molecular
through
functionalization
donor
engineering.
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 142 - 168
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
CO
2
into
chemical
fuels,
which
can
be
stored
and
utilized
through
photocatalysis,
represents
an
effective,
environmentally
friendly,
sustainable
means
to
address
both
environmental
concerns
energy
shortages.
,
as
a
stable
oxidation
product,
poses
challenges
for
reduction
light
alone,
necessitating
the
use
catalysts.
Thus,
crucial
aspect
photocatalytic
technology
lies
in
development
effective
photocatalysts.
Based
on
basic
principle
PCRR
(photocatalytic
reaction),
review
provides
detailed
introduction
core
issues
process,
including
relationship
between
band
gap
catalyst
performance,
utilization
photogenerated
carriers,
product
selectivity,
methods
analysis.
Then,
recent
research
progresses
various
photocatalysts
are
reviewed
form
examples
combined
with
above
principles.
Finally,
this
summarizes
insights
techniques
enhancing
activity
while
also
offering
future
prospects
field.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 881 - 895
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
For
more
than
three
decades,
dye-sensitized
solar
cells
(DSSCs)
have
attracted
numerous
researchers
as
viable
alternatives
in
photovoltaic
technology.
It
offers
several
advantages,
such
using
eco-friendly
materials,
inexpensive
processing
techniques,
indoor
potentials,
and
integrating
photovoltaics
into
building
applications.
Nevertheless,
DSSCs
will
require
further
development
manufacturing
methods
materials
to
remain
competitive
with
other
thin-film
technologies
that
offer
high
efficiency.
is
essential
give
an
overview
of
the
latest
developments
this
area
highlight
primary
elements
required
for
realizing
high-performance
technologies,
photoanode
modification,
dye
formulation,
electrolyte
optimization.
Recent
advancements
shown
promising
improvements
copper-based
electrolytes,
new
interface
like
preadsorbents
or
postadsorbents
has
also
opened
possibilities
DSSCs.
Here,
we
comprehensively
compare
discuss
key
device
fabrication
processes
present
future
research
perspectives.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
127(32), P. 15685 - 15698
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Photocatalysis
induced
by
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
of
metallic
nanoparticles
has
been
studied
for
more
than
a
decade,
but
photocatalysis
originating
from
direct
interband
excitations
is
still
under-explored.
The
spectral
overlap
and
the
coupling
these
two
optical
regimes
also
complicate
determination
hot
carriers'
energy
states
eventually
hinder
accurate
assignment
their
catalytic
role
in
reactions.
In
this
Featured
Article,
after
reviewing
previous
studies,
we
suggest
classifying
photoexcitation
via
intra-
transitions
where
physical
carriers
are
well-defined.
Intraband
featured
creating
electrons
above
Fermi
level
suitable
reductive
pathways,
whereas
generating
d-band
holes
below
better
oxidative
pathways.
Since
contribution
different
regions
excitations,
wavelength
dependence
photocatalytic
activities
very
helpful
assigning
which
contribute
to
observed
catalysis.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(4), P. 452 - 461
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
ConspectusOrganolead
halide-based
photovoltaics
are
one
of
the
state-of-the-art
solar
cell
systems
with
efficiencies
increasing
to
25%
over
past
decade,
ascribed
their
high
light-absorption
coefficient,
broad
wavelength
coverage,
tunable
band
structure,
and
excellent
carrier
mobility.
Indeed,
these
optical
characteristics
highly
demanding
in
photocatalysis
photoluminescence
(PL),
which
also
involve
energy
utilization
charge
transport.
However,
vast
majority
organolead
halides
ionically
bonded
structures
susceptible
degradation
upon
high-polarity
protic
molecules
(e.g.,
water
(vapor)
alcohol),
often
inevitable
many
photochemical
applications.
Encapsulation
is
a
commonly
used
stabilization
approach
by
coating
protective
layers,
avoiding
direct
contact
between
polar
molecules.
this
may
partially
hinder
light
penetration
inner
hybrid
halide
materials,
introduce
new
interface
problems
that
important
luminescent
sensing.
Therefore,
developing
intrinsically
stable
organometal
hybrids
major
target
for
applications
optoelectronic
applications.In
Account,
recent
research
progress
on
synthesis
coordination
polymers
variety
photoactive
described.
Herein,
we
propose
general
strategy
advance
intrinsic
stability
crystalline
materials
using
coordinating
anionic
organic
linkers,
occupy
photophysical
features
analogous
those
perovskites.
Unlike
organoammonium
cations
as
structures,
structure-directing
agents
organocarboxylates)
render
well-defined
metal-carboxylate
motifs
extended
architectures
spanning
from
low-dimensional
(0D,
1D)
high-dimensional
cationic
inorganic
Pb-X-Pb
(X
=
F-/Cl-/Br-/I-)
sublattices.
This
family
can
endure
chemically
reactive
environments
wide
range
pH
aqueous
boiling
condition,
have
been
systematically
investigated
experimental
studies
theoretical
calculations.
Many
chloride/bromide-based
show
air-stable,
broadband
self-trapped
emission
large
Stokes
shift
color
rendition,
exhibiting
absolute
quantum
yields
35-72%.
Among
them,
porous
frameworks
blocks
recognized
rare
class
metal-organic
(MOFs)
constructed
lead
secondary
building
units
(SBUs).
They
not
only
substantially
higher
light-harvesting
carrier-transport
properties
than
conventional
metal
oxide-based
MOFs,
but
allow
isoreticular
modification
regulate
PL
guest
More
importantly,
combining
characteristics,
layered
iodide
polymer
shows
overall
photocatalytic
splitting
without
use
any
sacrificial
agent
under
simulated
sunlight
illumination.
Given
choice
structurally
diverse
organocarboxylate
hope
Account
provides
deep
insights
importance
chemistry
discovery
expand
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 2159 - 2168
Published: April 12, 2023
Strategically
designed
surface
modifiers
that
produce
stable
perovskite
nanocrystals
(NCs)
and
allow
efficient
charge
extraction
in
polar
solvents
are
critical
for
photocatalysis.
We
a
multifunctional
bolaamphiphilic
ligand
(NKE-12)
with
multidentate
ionic
groups
at
both
ends,
which
significantly
increases
the
colloidal
stability
of
CsPbBr3
NCs
an
aqueous
medium
without
affecting
their
structural
integrity
catalytic
attributes.
Ligand
deconstruction
via
K
E
fragmented
ligands
revealed
synergistic
actions
cationic
anionic
functionalities
passivation,
phase
separation,
water
localization
away
from
NKE-12-modified
NCs.
Multidimensional
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
experiments
contact
angle
measurements
further
suggested
interactions
improved
hydrophilicity
terminal
account
stability.
Photogenerated
hole-transfer
dynamics
CsPbBr3/NKE-12
to
probe
molecule
6,7-dihydroxycoumarin
was
studied
using
transient
absorption
spectroscopy.
Overall,
this
study
paves
way
design
principles
engineering
develop
water-stable
photocatalysts.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(17)
Published: June 21, 2023
Abstract
Layered
metal
halide
perovskites
have
attracted
enormous
research
attention
over
the
last
few
years,
befitting
their
unique
optical
and
electronic
properties.
Low‐dimensional
layered
demonstrate
great
potential
for
various
optoelectronic
sensing
applications
beyond
photovoltaics.
Herein,
recent
progress
opportunities
in
2D
quasi‐2D
light‐emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
lasers,
memristors,
neuromorphic/synaptic
applications,
UV–vis
photodetection,
X‐ray
detection,
scintillators,
photocatalytic
are
reviewed.
First,
crystal
structure,
characteristics,
fundamental
properties
of
discussed.
Recent
efforts
developments
perovskite
with
excellent
luminescence
Unique
perovskites,
such
as
negligible
leakage
current
due
to
restricted
carrier
transport,
high
stability,
hydrophobicity,
make
them
viable
memristor
devices.
After
discussing
neuromorphic
devices
using
outstanding
performance
photodetection
including
polarization‐sensitive
is
recently
proved
a
superior
candidate
detection
stability.
Further,
scintillation
ionizing
radiation
Finally,
some
very
achievements
present
future
outlook,
exciting
this
burgeoning
field
highlighted.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(34)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskite
quantum
dots
(QDs)
are
widely
studied
in
the
field
of
photocatalytic
CO
2
due
to
their
strong
light
absorption
and
long
carrier
migration
length.
However,
it
can
not
exhibit
high
catalytic
performance
because
radiative
recombination
lack
effective
sites.
organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
encapsulated
QDs
only
solve
aforementioned
problems,
but
also
maintain
own
unique
characteristics
with
ultra‐high
specific
surfaces
area
abundant
metal
In
this
work,
lead‐free
bismuth‐based
into
Zr‐based
MOF
(UiO‐66),
which
combines
advantages
power
conversion
efficiency
surface
porosity
UiO‐66.
addition,
benefiting
from
close
contact
between
Cs
3
Bi
Br
9
UiO‐66
enables
photogenerated
electrons
be
rapidly
transferred
MOF.
As
a
result,
@UiO‐66
composite
exhibits
higher
yield
for
reduction
than
that
prepared
large‐sized