Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2025
Molecular
catalyst
functionalized
semiconductor
quantum
dots
(QDs)
are
a
promising
modular
platform
for
developing
novel
hybrid
photocatalysts.
The
interaction
between
adsorbed
vibrations
and
the
QD
electron
intraband
absorption
can
influence
photophysical
properties
of
both
catalysts
potentially
their
photocatalysis.
In
CdSe
QDs
by
CO2
reduction
catalyst,
Re(CO)3(4,4'-bipyridine-COOH)Cl,
we
observe
that
transient
Fano
resonance
signal
resulting
from
coupling
CO
stretching
mode
conduction
band
mid-IR
appears
on
an
ultrafast
time
scale
decays
with
population,
irrespective
occurrence
photoreduced
catalysts.
asymmetry
factor
increases
increase
in
number
decrease
sizes.
latter
be
attributed
to
enhanced
charge
transfer
more
strongly
quantum-confined
LUMO
levels.
These
results
provide
in-depth
understanding
interactions
excited
QD-catalyst
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1545 - 1547
Published: March 15, 2024
Here
we
report
for
the
first
time
a
monolithic
perovskite–CIGS
tandem
(CIGS
=
Cu(In,Ga)Se2)
solar
cell
on
flexible
conductive
steel
substrate
with
an
efficiency
of
18.1%,
highest
to
date,
representing
important
step
toward
perovskite-based
photovoltaics.
npj Flexible Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
The
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
is
a
critical
component
in
perovskite
quantum
dot
(PQD)
solar
cells,
significantly
impacting
their
photovoltaic
performance
and
stability.
Low-temperature
ETL
deposition
methods
are
especially
desirable
for
fabricating
flexible
cells
on
polymer
substrates.
Herein,
we
propose
room-temperature-processed
tin
oxide
(SnO
2
)
preparation
method
PQD
cells.
process
involves
synthesizing
highly
crystalline
SnO
nanocrystals
stabilized
with
organic
ligands,
spin-coating
dispersion,
followed
by
UV
irradiation.
energy
level
of
controlled
doping
gallium
ions
to
reduce
the
mismatch
PQD.
proposed
ETL-based
CsPbI
3
-PQD
cell
achieves
power
conversion
efficiency
(
PCE
12.70%,
highest
among
reported
maintaining
94%
initial
after
500
bending
tests.
Consequently,
demonstrate
that
systemically
designed
enhances
mechanical
stability
optoelectronic
devices.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Efficiency,
stability,
and
cost
are
crucial
considerations
in
the
development
of
photovoltaic
technology
for
commercialization.
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
a
promising
third‐generation
due
to
their
high
efficiency
low‐cost
potential.
However,
stability
organohalide
perovskites
remains
significant
challenge.
Inorganic
perovskites,
based
on
CsPbX
₃
(X
=
Br
−
/I
),
have
garnered
attention
excellent
thermal
optoelectronic
properties
comparable
those
perovskites.
Nevertheless,
inorganic
faces
several
hurdles,
including
need
high‐temperature
annealing
achieve
photoactive
α‐phase
susceptibility
transitioning
into
nonphotoactive
δ‐phase
under
environmental
stressors,
particularly
moisture.
These
challenges
impede
creation
high‐efficiency,
high‐stability
devices
using
low‐cost,
scalable
manufacturing
processes.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
background
fundamental
structural,
physical,
lead‐halide
It
discusses
latest
advancements
fabricating
PSCs
at
lower
temperatures
ambient
conditions.
Furthermore,
it
highlights
progress
state‐of‐the‐art
devices,
manufactured
environments
reduced
temperatures,
alongside
simultaneous
upscaling
PSCs.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
summarizes
the
progress
and
provides
perspectives
on
perovskite
quantum
dot
photovoltaics,
with
a
focus
surface
chemistry
engineering,
paving
new
direction
for
large-area
low-cost
PV
technology
to
address
major
energy
challenges.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2025
Molecular
catalyst
functionalized
semiconductor
quantum
dots
(QDs)
are
a
promising
modular
platform
for
developing
novel
hybrid
photocatalysts.
The
interaction
between
adsorbed
vibrations
and
the
QD
electron
intraband
absorption
can
influence
photophysical
properties
of
both
catalysts
potentially
their
photocatalysis.
In
CdSe
QDs
by
CO2
reduction
catalyst,
Re(CO)3(4,4'-bipyridine-COOH)Cl,
we
observe
that
transient
Fano
resonance
signal
resulting
from
coupling
CO
stretching
mode
conduction
band
mid-IR
appears
on
an
ultrafast
time
scale
decays
with
population,
irrespective
occurrence
photoreduced
catalysts.
asymmetry
factor
increases
increase
in
number
decrease
sizes.
latter
be
attributed
to
enhanced
charge
transfer
more
strongly
quantum-confined
LUMO
levels.
These
results
provide
in-depth
understanding
interactions
excited
QD-catalyst
