The successful utilization of an eco-friendly and biocompatible parylene-C substrate for high-performance solution-processed double-walled carbon nanotube(CNT)electrode-based perovskite solar cells(PSCs)was demonstrat...The successful utilization of an eco-friendly and biocompatible parylene-C substrate for high-performance solution-processed double-walled carbon nanotube(CNT)electrode-based perovskite solar cells(PSCs)was demonstrated.Through the use of a novel inversion transfer technique,vertical separation of the binders from the CNTs was induced,rendering a stronger p-doping effect and thereby a higher conductivity of the CNTs.The resulting foldable devices exhibited a power conversion efficiency of 18.11%,which is the highest reported among CNT transparent electrode-based PSCs to date,and withstood more than 10,000 folding cycles at a radius of 0.5 mm,demonstrating unprecedented mechanical stability.Furthermore,solar modules were fabricated using entirely laser scribing processes to assess the potential of the solution-processable nanocarbon electrode.Notably,this is the only one to be processed entirely by the laser scribing process and to be biocompatible as well as eco-friendly among the previously reported nonindium tin oxide-based perovskite solar modules.展开更多
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of traditional preventative measures and underscored the essential role of face masks in controlling virus transmission.More effective and recyclable facial masks usin...The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of traditional preventative measures and underscored the essential role of face masks in controlling virus transmission.More effective and recyclable facial masks using various materials have been developed.In this work,vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)are employed as effective facial mask filters,particularly aimed at preventing SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in preparation for future COVID-19 pandemics.This study assesses six critical aspects of facial masks:hydrophobicity,industrial viability,breathability,hyperthermal antiviral effect,toxicity,and reusability.The VACNT alone exhibits superhydrophobicity with a contact angle of 175.53◦,and an average of 142.7◦for a large area on spun-bonded polypropylene.VACNTs are processed using a roll-to-roll method,eliminating the need for adhesives.Due to the aligned tubes,VACNT filters demonstrate exceptional breathability and moisture ventilation compared to previously reported CNT and conventional filters.Hyperthermal tests of VACNT filters under sunlight confirm that up to 99.8%of the HCoV 229E virus denatures even in cold environments.The safety of using VACNTs is corroborated through histopathological evaluation and subcutaneous implantation tests,addressing concerns of respiratory and skin inflammation.VACNT masks efficiently transmit moisture and rapidly return to their initial dry state under sunlight maintaining their properties after 10000 bending cycles.In addition,the unique capability of VACNT filters to function as respiratory sensors,signaling dampness and facilitating reuse,is assessed,alongside their Joule heating effect.展开更多
Nickel-rich layered oxides(LiNixCoyMnzO2,NCM)are among the most promising cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries,offering high specific capacity and output voltage at a relatively low cost.However,ind...Nickel-rich layered oxides(LiNixCoyMnzO2,NCM)are among the most promising cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries,offering high specific capacity and output voltage at a relatively low cost.However,industrialscale co-precipitation presents significant challenges,particularly in maintaining particle sphericity,ensuring a stable concentration gradient,and preserving production yield when transitioning from lab-scale compositions.This study addresses a critical issue in the large-scale synthesis of nickel-rich NCM(x=0.8381):nickel leaching,which compromises particle uniformity and battery performance.To mitigate this,we optimize the reaction process and develop an artificial intelligence-driven defect prediction system that enhances precursor stability.Our domain adaptation based machine learning model,which accounts for equipment wear and environmental variations,achieves a defect detection accuracy of 97.8%based on machine data and process conditions.By implementing this approach,we successfully scale up NCM precursor production to over 2 tons,achieving 83%capacity retention after 500 cycles at a 1C rate.In addition,the proposed approach demonstrates the formation of a concentration gradient in the composition and a high sphericity of 0.951(±0.0796).This work provides new insights into the stable mass production of NCM precursors,ensuring both high yield and performance reliability.展开更多
The charge interaction and corresponding doping effect between single-walled carbonnanotubes (SWNTs) and various fullerene derivatives, namely, C60, phenyl-C61-butyricacid methyl ester (PC61BM), methano-indenefulleren...The charge interaction and corresponding doping effect between single-walled carbonnanotubes (SWNTs) and various fullerene derivatives, namely, C60, phenyl-C61-butyricacid methyl ester (PC61BM), methano-indenefullerene (MIF), 10,100,40,400-tetrahydrodi[1,4]methanonaphthaleno[5,6]fullerene (ICBA), 1,4-bis(dimethylphenylsilylmethyl)[60]fullerene (SIMEF-1), and dimethyl(orthoanisyl) silylmethyl(dimethylphenylsilylmethyl)[60]fullerene (SIMEF-2), are investigated. A variety of analytical techniques,including field-effect transistors (FETs) made of horizontally aligned arrays ofSWNTs, is used as a means of investigation. Data from different measurements haveto be used to obtain a concrete evaluation for the fullerene-applied SWNTs. The datacollectively points toward the conclusion that fullerenes with high molecular orbitalenergy levels, namely, MIF, SIMEF-1, SIMEF-2, and PC61BM, induce p-type doping,while fullerenes with low molecular orbital energy levels, namely, ICBA and C60,induce n-type doping on the carbon nanotubes. Nevertheless, the SWNTs retained ptypecharacteristics because n-doping induced by the fullerenes are weak compared tothe p-doping of the water and oxygen on carbon nanotubes. This means that fullerenederivatives have the ability to fine-tune the energy levels of carbon nanotubes, whichcan play a crucial role in carbon nanotube-based electronics, such as solar cells, lightemittingdevices, and FETs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT),Korea (NRF-2021R1C1C1009200 and 2023R1A2C3007358)supported by the Defense Challengeable Future Technology Program of the Agency for Defense Development,Republic of Koreasupported by Technology Innovation Program of the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) (20016588)funded by Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
文摘The successful utilization of an eco-friendly and biocompatible parylene-C substrate for high-performance solution-processed double-walled carbon nanotube(CNT)electrode-based perovskite solar cells(PSCs)was demonstrated.Through the use of a novel inversion transfer technique,vertical separation of the binders from the CNTs was induced,rendering a stronger p-doping effect and thereby a higher conductivity of the CNTs.The resulting foldable devices exhibited a power conversion efficiency of 18.11%,which is the highest reported among CNT transparent electrode-based PSCs to date,and withstood more than 10,000 folding cycles at a radius of 0.5 mm,demonstrating unprecedented mechanical stability.Furthermore,solar modules were fabricated using entirely laser scribing processes to assess the potential of the solution-processable nanocarbon electrode.Notably,this is the only one to be processed entirely by the laser scribing process and to be biocompatible as well as eco-friendly among the previously reported nonindium tin oxide-based perovskite solar modules.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(No.2021R1A2C1004131 and RS-2024-00406152)supported by the Institute of Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation(IITP)-ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(IITP-2025-RS-2023-00258971,20%,and RS-2023-00228994).
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of traditional preventative measures and underscored the essential role of face masks in controlling virus transmission.More effective and recyclable facial masks using various materials have been developed.In this work,vertically aligned carbon nanotubes(VACNTs)are employed as effective facial mask filters,particularly aimed at preventing SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in preparation for future COVID-19 pandemics.This study assesses six critical aspects of facial masks:hydrophobicity,industrial viability,breathability,hyperthermal antiviral effect,toxicity,and reusability.The VACNT alone exhibits superhydrophobicity with a contact angle of 175.53◦,and an average of 142.7◦for a large area on spun-bonded polypropylene.VACNTs are processed using a roll-to-roll method,eliminating the need for adhesives.Due to the aligned tubes,VACNT filters demonstrate exceptional breathability and moisture ventilation compared to previously reported CNT and conventional filters.Hyperthermal tests of VACNT filters under sunlight confirm that up to 99.8%of the HCoV 229E virus denatures even in cold environments.The safety of using VACNTs is corroborated through histopathological evaluation and subcutaneous implantation tests,addressing concerns of respiratory and skin inflammation.VACNT masks efficiently transmit moisture and rapidly return to their initial dry state under sunlight maintaining their properties after 10000 bending cycles.In addition,the unique capability of VACNT filters to function as respiratory sensors,signaling dampness and facilitating reuse,is assessed,alongside their Joule heating effect.
基金Ministry of SMEs and Startups,Grant/Award Number:S3248116National Research Foundation of Korea,Grant/Award Numbers:RS-2023-00211636,RS-2024-00416891Ministry of Science and ICT,South Korea,Grant/Award Number:RS-2020-II201336。
文摘Nickel-rich layered oxides(LiNixCoyMnzO2,NCM)are among the most promising cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries,offering high specific capacity and output voltage at a relatively low cost.However,industrialscale co-precipitation presents significant challenges,particularly in maintaining particle sphericity,ensuring a stable concentration gradient,and preserving production yield when transitioning from lab-scale compositions.This study addresses a critical issue in the large-scale synthesis of nickel-rich NCM(x=0.8381):nickel leaching,which compromises particle uniformity and battery performance.To mitigate this,we optimize the reaction process and develop an artificial intelligence-driven defect prediction system that enhances precursor stability.Our domain adaptation based machine learning model,which accounts for equipment wear and environmental variations,achieves a defect detection accuracy of 97.8%based on machine data and process conditions.By implementing this approach,we successfully scale up NCM precursor production to over 2 tons,achieving 83%capacity retention after 500 cycles at a 1C rate.In addition,the proposed approach demonstrates the formation of a concentration gradient in the composition and a high sphericity of 0.951(±0.0796).This work provides new insights into the stable mass production of NCM precursors,ensuring both high yield and performance reliability.
基金Japan Science and Technology Agency,Grant/Award Number:CIAiSJapan Society for the Promotion of Science,Grant/Award Numbers:JP15H05760,JP16H02285,JP17K04970,JP 18H05329,JP19K15669Yashima Foundation。
文摘The charge interaction and corresponding doping effect between single-walled carbonnanotubes (SWNTs) and various fullerene derivatives, namely, C60, phenyl-C61-butyricacid methyl ester (PC61BM), methano-indenefullerene (MIF), 10,100,40,400-tetrahydrodi[1,4]methanonaphthaleno[5,6]fullerene (ICBA), 1,4-bis(dimethylphenylsilylmethyl)[60]fullerene (SIMEF-1), and dimethyl(orthoanisyl) silylmethyl(dimethylphenylsilylmethyl)[60]fullerene (SIMEF-2), are investigated. A variety of analytical techniques,including field-effect transistors (FETs) made of horizontally aligned arrays ofSWNTs, is used as a means of investigation. Data from different measurements haveto be used to obtain a concrete evaluation for the fullerene-applied SWNTs. The datacollectively points toward the conclusion that fullerenes with high molecular orbitalenergy levels, namely, MIF, SIMEF-1, SIMEF-2, and PC61BM, induce p-type doping,while fullerenes with low molecular orbital energy levels, namely, ICBA and C60,induce n-type doping on the carbon nanotubes. Nevertheless, the SWNTs retained ptypecharacteristics because n-doping induced by the fullerenes are weak compared tothe p-doping of the water and oxygen on carbon nanotubes. This means that fullerenederivatives have the ability to fine-tune the energy levels of carbon nanotubes, whichcan play a crucial role in carbon nanotube-based electronics, such as solar cells, lightemittingdevices, and FETs.
