Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Abstract
Ultrahigh‐contrast
photodetection
with
low
background
noise
is
of
critical
importance
for
accurate
image‐sensing
in
deep‐sea
and
deep‐space
exploration.
The
state‐of‐the‐art
silicon
III–V
semiconductor‐based
photodetectors
usually
require
extended
exposure
to
incident
light
high‐quality
sensing
darkness,
which
unfortunately
results
large
room
temperature
dark
currents
(
RT
‐
I
)
deteriorates
the
expected
imaging
contrasts.
Herein,
a
high‐performance
violet
phosphorus
(VP)
phototransistor
reported
by
constructing
trap‐free
interface
between
VP
channel
hexagonal
boron
nitride
h
‐BN)
dielectric
via
perfect
van
der
Waals
stacking.
device
shows
an
extremely
80
fA
gate‐tunable
high
ON/OFF
ratio
over
10
5
,
2–4
orders
magnitude
superior
that
conventional
counterparts.
A
photodetector
array
has
been
fabricated
demonstrate
high‐contrast
capability.
findings
effectiveness
ultrahigh‐contrast
applications,
while
also
presenting
exciting
opportunities
enhance
qualities
through
architectures
optoelectronics.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 106671 - 106671
Published: April 14, 2023
The
development
of
nanotechnology
has
been
advancing
for
decades
and
gained
acceleration
in
the
21st
century.
Two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
are
widely
available,
giving
them
a
wide
range
material
platforms
technological
study
advancement
atomic-level
applications.
design
application
2D
discussed
this
review.
In
order
to
evaluate
performance
materials,
which
might
lead
greater
applications
benefiting
electrical
electronics
sectors
as
well
society,
future
paradigm
needs
be
visualized.
hybrid
with
better
characteristics
that
will
help
industry
society
at
large
is
anticipated
result
from
intensive
research
materials.
This
enhanced
evaluation
open
new
opportunities
synthesis
creation
devices
more
effective
than
traditional
ones
various
application.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(22)
Published: May 13, 2023
Abstract
Artificial
photosynthesis
enables
direct
solar‐to‐chemical
energy
conversion
aimed
at
mitigating
environmental
pollution
and
producing
solar
fuels
chemicals
in
a
green
sustainable
approach,
efficient,
robust,
low‐cost
photocatalysts
are
the
heart
of
artificial
systems.
As
an
emerging
new
class
cocatalytic
materials,
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
dual‐atom
(DACs)
have
received
great
deal
current
attention
due
to
their
maximal
atom
utilization
unique
photocatalytic
properties,
whereas
noble‐metal‐free
ones
impart
abundance,
availability,
cost‐effectiveness
allowing
for
scalable
implementation.
This
review
outlines
fundamental
principles
synthetic
methods
SACs
DACs
summarizes
most
recent
advances
(Co,
Fe,
Cu,
Ni,
Bi,
Al,
Sn,
Er,
La,
Ba,
etc.)
(CuNi,
FeCo,
InCu,
KNa,
CoCo,
CuCu,
based
on
non‐noble
metals,
confined
arsenal
organic
or
inorganic
substrates
(polymeric
carbon
nitride,
metal
oxides,
sulfides,
metal–organic
frameworks,
carbon,
acting
as
versatile
scaffolds
solar‐light‐driven
reactions,
including
hydrogen
evolution,
dioxide
reduction,
methane
conversion,
synthesis,
nitrogen
fixation,
peroxide
production,
remediation.
The
concludes
with
challenges,
opportunities,
future
prospects
photosynthesis.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(16), P. 5388 - 5484
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
summarizes
the
advancements
in
elemental
phosphorus
materials,
focusing
on
fundamental
physicochemical
properties,
synthesis,
and
applications
sustainable
energy
environment.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 7308 - 7320
Published: April 25, 2024
The
rational
design
and
modification
of
heterojunction
photocatalysts
aimed
at
achieving
fast
charge
transport
efficient
photocatalytic
performance
is
a
central
goal
solar-light-driven
water
splitting
hydrogen
evolution,
yet
this
remains
challenge.
Herein,
we
prepare
hierarchical
photocatalyst
composed
few-layer
violet
phosphorene
(VP),
cadmium
sulfide
(CdS)
nanoparticles
(NPs),
Pd
single
atoms
(SAs)
by
facile
one-step
ball-milling
strategy.
underlying
VP/CdS
p–n
heterojunctions
are
verified
to
adopt
S-scheme
directional
transfer
combining
in
situ
irradiated
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
electron
paramagnetic
resonance.
atomically
dispersed
sites
the
low-valence
state
coupled
with
synergistically
achieve
ultrafast
(2.2
ps),
which
interfacial
Pd–S
Pd–P
bonds
serve
as
channels.
In
addition,
density-functional
theory
calculations
reveal
key
role
enhancement
light-harvesting
capacity
optimization
proton
adsorption
thermodynamics.
A
visible-light
production
rate
82.5
mmol
h–1
g–1
attained
an
optimal
1
wt
%
Pd–5
photocatalyst,
manifests
54-fold
increase
respect
that
CdS
NPs,
addition
apparent
quantum
efficiency
(AQE)
25.7%
420
nm.
This
work
showcases
valid
combination
SAs
for
separation
promoting
others.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
crossmodal
interaction
of
different
senses,
which
is
an
important
basis
for
learning
and
memory
in
the
human
brain,
highly
desired
to
be
mimicked
at
device
level
developing
neuromorphic
perception,
but
related
researches
are
scarce.
Here,
we
demonstrate
optoelectronic
synapse
vision-olfactory
perception
based
on
MXene/violet
phosphorus
(VP)
van
der
Waals
heterojunctions.
Benefiting
from
efficient
separation
transport
photogenerated
carriers
facilitated
by
conductive
MXene,
photoelectric
responsivity
VP
dramatically
enhanced
7
orders
magnitude,
reaching
up
7.7
A
W
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(50)
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
2D
semiconductors
represent
one
of
the
best
candidates
to
extend
Moore's
law
for
their
superiorities,
such
as
keeping
high
carrier
mobility
and
remarkable
gate-control
capability
at
atomic
thickness.
Complementary
transistors
van
der
Waals
junctions
are
critical
in
realizing
semiconductors-based
integrated
circuits
suitable
future
electronics.
N-type
have
been
reported
predominantly
strong
electron
doping
caused
by
interfacial
charge
impurities
internal
structural
defects.
By
contrast,
superior
reliable
p-type
with
holes
majority
carriers
still
scarce.
Not
only
that,
but
some
issues
not
adequately
addressed,
including
controlled
synthesis
wafer
size
quality,
defect
modulation,
optimization
interface
contact,
application
high-speed
low-power
devices.
Here
material
toolkit,
strategies,
device
basics,
digital
electronics
closely
related
reviewed.
Their
opportunities,
challenges,
prospects
electronic
applications
also
discussed,
which
would
be
promising
or
even
shining
post-Moore
era.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(27)
Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract
Violet
phosphorus
(VP)
is
a
stable
layered
van
der
Waals
allotrope
with
unique
electronic
and
optoelectronic
properties.
In
this
study,
2D
VP
nanosheets
(NSs)
are
prepared
by
liquid
phase
exfoliation
(LPE)
method
under
ambient
conditions.
The
NSs
characterized
utilized
for
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)‐type
photodetector
(PD).
systematic
PEC
measurements
reveal
that
the
as‐prepared
VP‐based
PD
shows
tunable
photo‐response
activities
from
ultraviolet
to
visible
region.
A
current
density
of
0.52
µA
cm
−2
,
photo‐responsivity
31.70
W
−1
detectivity
7.92
×
10
Jones
can
be
obtained
in
1.0
m
KOH
350
nm
irradiation
at
0
V,
revealing
good
self‐powered
capability
PD.
Furthermore,
cycle
time
stability
tests
exhibit
chemical
environmental
via
processing
000
s
on/off
switching
placing
after
one
month.
It
expected
work
offer
an
understanding
PEC‐type
NSs‐based
PD,
highlight
further
promising
applications
other
devices.