Owing to their unique optical properties and nontoxicity,lead-free halide double perovskite nanocrystals are of interest for widespread applications.Herein,the colloid synthesis and photoluminescenc e property of Ag^(...Owing to their unique optical properties and nontoxicity,lead-free halide double perovskite nanocrystals are of interest for widespread applications.Herein,the colloid synthesis and photoluminescenc e property of Ag^(+)-Eu^(3+)codoped Cs_(2)NaInCl_(6)nanocrystals were investigated.The pe rovskite nanocrystals exhibit a broad warm-white photo luminescence with correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3447 K and color rendering index(CRI)of 90.2,and the means of codoping would improve its optical performance.A fast energy transfer and a long-lived self-trapped excitons state are unveiled by the femtosecond transient absorption spectra.The fast energy transfer from the self-trapped excitons of host nanocrystals to the Eu^(3+)ions is helpful to achieve a broad photoluminescence,and the quantum yield of Cs_(2)NaInCl_(6):0.05Ag^(+)-Eu^(3+)anocrystals can be enha nced to 69.5%.There is a large exciton binding energy and strong electron-phonon interaction in the codoped perovskite nanocrystals.The efficient and excellent air-stable double perovskite nanocrystals would be considered as a single-component phosphor for warm-white lighting.展开更多
Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)are promising for display and lighting due to their ultra-pure green emission.However,the thermal quenching will exacerbate their performance degradati...Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)are promising for display and lighting due to their ultra-pure green emission.However,the thermal quenching will exacerbate their performance degradation in practical applications,which is a common issue for halide perovskites.Here,we reported the heat-resistant FAPbBr_(3)NCs prepared by a ligand-engineered room-temperature synthesis strategy.An aromatic amine,specificallyβ-phenylethylamine(PEA)or 3-fluorophenylethylamine(3-F-PEA),was incoporated as the short-chain ligand to expedite the crystallization rate and control the size distribution of FAPbBr_(3)NCs.Employing this ligand engineering approach,we synthesized high quality FAPbBr_(3)NCs with uniform grain size and reduced long-chain alkyl ligands,resulting in substantially suppressed thermal quenching and enhanced carrier transportation in the perovskite NCs films.Most notably,more than 90%of the room temperature PL intensity in the 3-F-PEA modified FAPbBr_(3)NCs film was preserved at 380 K.Consequently,we fabricated ultra-pure green EL devices with a room temperature external quantum efficiency(EQE)as high as 21.9%at the luminance of above 1,000 cd m^(-2),and demonstrated less than 10%loss in EQE at 343 K.This study introduces a novel room temperature method to synthesize efficient FAPbBr_(3)NCs with exceptional thermal stability,paving the way for advanced optoelectronic device applications.展开更多
All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical applic...All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical application remains hindered by poor stability and the inherent toxicity of Pb2+.In this study,we present a two-step heating method to synthesize CsPb_(1-x)Zn_(x)Br_(3)NCs with enhanced optoelectronic performance and uniform dispersion.The optimized Zn^(2+)-doped NCs achieve a photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 86%,with a reduction in lattice spacing from 0.384 to 0.365 nm,attributed to increased perovskite lattice formation energy and effective surface passivation.To further improve stability,a silica(SiO_(2))shell is introduced via surface modification with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES),forming CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)core–shell NCs.At an optimal APTES/B-site metal ion molar ratio of 1.8,the PLQY increases to 96%.The SiO2encapsulation significantly enhances environmental stability,with coated NCs retaining 43%of their initial photoluminescence(PL)intensity after immersion in water for 36 h,compared to only 5%for uncoated NCs.Furthermore,after ethanol treatment for 210 min,the coated NCs retain 39%of their initial PL intensity,while the uncoated counterparts retain merely7%.The enhanced stability and luminescence performance of CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)NCs make them highly promising for LED applications.White light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)fabricated using these NCs exhibit a color rendering index(CRI)of 78.2,a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 5470 K,and a luminous efficiency(LE)of 54.2 lm/W,demonstrating significant potential for next-generation display and lighting technologies.展开更多
The utilization of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs),a renewable and eco-friendly nanomaterial,has emerged as the favored option for sustainable fillers.This paper presents diverse methods for CNCs preparation,including ac...The utilization of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs),a renewable and eco-friendly nanomaterial,has emerged as the favored option for sustainable fillers.This paper presents diverse methods for CNCs preparation,including acid hydrolysis,oxidation,mechanical method,enzymatic hydrolysis,solvent method and hybrid approach.The strategies for modifying CNCs can be summarized as encompassing physical adsorption through non-covalent bond interactions and chemical modifications via covalent bonding.Moreover,the applications of CNCs in sensing systems,electronic skin devices,packaging materials,electronics industries,stabilizers and cosmetics are discussed with a particular emphasis on their contribution to enhancing polymer matrix properties.Lastly,future prospects for the advancement of CNCs are explored with a focus on its potential impact on sustainability efforts.展开更多
Composites derived from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)show promise as catalysts for the photocat-alytic reduction of CO_(2).However,their potential is hindered by constraints such as limited light absorp-tion and slug...Composites derived from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)show promise as catalysts for the photocat-alytic reduction of CO_(2).However,their potential is hindered by constraints such as limited light absorp-tion and sluggish electron transfer and separation,impacting the overall efficiency of the photocatalytic process.In this study,TiO_(2)nanocrystals,modified with Ptx+,underwent laser etching were encapsulated within the traditional MOF-ZIF-8 framework.This enhanced the adsorption capabilities for CO_(2)reactants and solar light,while also facilitating directed electron transfer and the separation of photogenerated charges.The finely-tuned catalyst demonstrates impressive CH_(4) selectivity at 9.5%,with yields of 250.24μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)for CO and 25.43μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)for CH_(4),utilizing water as a hole trap and H^(+)source.This study demonstrates the viability of achieving characteristics related to the separation of photogen-erated charges in TiO_(2)nanocrystals through laser etching and MOF composite catalysts.It offers novel perspectives for designing MOF-based catalysts with enhanced performance in artificial photosynthesis.展开更多
Recent breakthroughs in hot carrier(HC)cooling dynamics within halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have positioned them as promising candidates for next-generation optoelectronic applications.Therefore,it is of great i...Recent breakthroughs in hot carrier(HC)cooling dynamics within halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have positioned them as promising candidates for next-generation optoelectronic applications.Therefore,it is of great importance to systematically summarize advances in understanding and controlling HC relaxation mechanisms.Here,we offer an overview of advances in the understanding of the HC cooling process in perovskite NCs,with a focus on influences of excitation energy,excitation intensity,composition,size,dimensionality,doping,and core-shell structure on the HC cooling times.Finally,we propose suggestions for future investigations into the HC cooling process in perovskite NCs.展开更多
Nitric oxide(NO),which generally originates from vehicle exhaust and industrial flue gases,is one of the most serious air pollutants.In this case,the electrochemical NO reduction reaction(NORR)not only removes the atm...Nitric oxide(NO),which generally originates from vehicle exhaust and industrial flue gases,is one of the most serious air pollutants.In this case,the electrochemical NO reduction reaction(NORR)not only removes the atmospheric pollutant NO but also produces valuable ammonia(NH_(3)).Hence,through the synthesis and modification of Fe_(3)C nanocrystal cata-lysts,the as-obtained optimal sample of Fe_(3)C/C-900 was adopted as the NORR catalyst at ambient conditions.As a result,the Fe_(3)C/C-900 catalyst showed an NH_(3)Faraday efficiency of 76.5%and an NH_(3)yield rate of 177.5μmol·h^(-1)·cm^(-2)at the working potentials of-0.8 and-1.2 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(vs.RHE),respectively.And it delivered a stable NORR activity during the electrolysis.Moreover,we attribute the high NORR properties of Fe_(3)C/C-900 to two aspects:one is the enhanced intrinsic activity of Fe_(3)C nanocrystals,including the lowering of the energy barrier of rate-limiting step(*NOH→*N)and the inhibition of hydrogen evolution;on the other hand,the favorable dispersion of active components,the effective adsorption of gaseous NO,and the release of liquid NH_(3)products facilitated by the porous carbon substrate.展开更多
Lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as a promising candidate in the optical field,owing to their non-toxic,good moist heat and chemical stability.However,their poor optical properties limited the...Lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as a promising candidate in the optical field,owing to their non-toxic,good moist heat and chemical stability.However,their poor optical properties limited their application.To improve the optical properties of lead-free double perovskite NCs,metal ion doping or alloying had been suggested as a promising strategy.Here,we prepared monodisperse,uniformly sized,cubic morphology of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs with different Na^(+)incorporation amounts via a simple hot-injection method.The Na^(+)incorporation broke the parity-forbidden transition by reducing the inversion symmetry of the electron wave function at the Ag site,which changed the parity of the self-trapped exciton wave function and thus allowed radiative recombination.As a result,the photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs(12.1%)was higher than that of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs(2.4%),and the exciton lifetime of Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs increased to 36.98 ns from 17.58 ns for Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs.By adjusting the amount of Na^(+)incorporation,the band gap of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs can be significantly tuned from~2.90 eV to~3.50 eV.Furthermore,the temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectra indicated that the Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs possessed higher longitudinal optical phonon energy and exciton binding energy compared to Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs.This suggested that there were strong exciton-phonon interactions during exciton recombination,a reduced probability of non-radiative processes,and excellent thermal stability.It offers a promising strategy for improving the optical properties of lead-free double perovskite NCs,and have the potential to replace traditional lead halide perovskite NCs in future optoelectronic applications.展开更多
Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)into superlattices can exhibit unique collective properties,which have significant application values in the display,detector,and solar cell field.This review ...Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)into superlattices can exhibit unique collective properties,which have significant application values in the display,detector,and solar cell field.This review discusses the driving forces behind the self-assembly process of perovskite NCs,and the commonly used self-assembly methods and different self-assembly structures are detailed.Subsequently,we summarize the collective optoelectronic properties and application areas of perovskite superlattice structures.Finally,we conclude with an outlook on the potential issues and future challenges in developing perovskite NCs.展开更多
Zero-dimensional colloidal nanocrystals(NCs)of gamma-phased gallium oxide(γ-Ga_(2)O_(3))were success-fully synthesized using the sol-gel method,resulting in nanocrystals with high crystallinity.Heterojunc-tion photod...Zero-dimensional colloidal nanocrystals(NCs)of gamma-phased gallium oxide(γ-Ga_(2)O_(3))were success-fully synthesized using the sol-gel method,resulting in nanocrystals with high crystallinity.Heterojunc-tion photodetectors were then constructed by employing spin-coating technology to depositγ-Ga_(2)O_(3)NCs film of varying thicknesses onto p-type GaN substrates.The resulting devices demonstrated self-power capability through a photovoltaic effect when exposed to ultraviolet light illumination.Notably,a device with a 300 nm thick active layer,annealed in 400℃,exhibited a responsivity of 6.7×10^(-3) A W^(-),a detectivity of 3.10×10^(11) Jones,and an external quantum efficiency of 3.2%under 254 nm light illumination at 0.16 mW cm^(-2),all without the need for an external power supply.These findings suggest promising practical applications for such photodetectors in single-point imaging systems.This study presents a straightforward and viable approach for developing high-performance and self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors based on zero-dimensionalγ-Ga_(2)O_(3)NCs,thereby opening up possibilities for various photonic systems and applications that do not rely on an external power supply.展开更多
Controlling the shape and composition of Pt-based nanocrystals is essential to improve electrocatalytic performance.In this work,we have carefully investigated the evolution process of morphology and composition for P...Controlling the shape and composition of Pt-based nanocrystals is essential to improve electrocatalytic performance.In this work,we have carefully investigated the evolution process of morphology and composition for Pt and Pt_(3)M(M=Ni,Co)nanocrystals by hydrochloric acid(HCl)etching.As a result,only Pt_(3)Ni nanocrystals successfully formed unsaturated step-like atoms on the surface and then constructed high-index facets(HIFs),while Pt and Pt_(3)Co preserved a good octahedron shape.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation suggests that Cl-ions can be tightly adsorbed on the surface of Pt_(3)Ni rather than other nanocrystals,which hinders the deposition of newly-reduced atoms and thus regulating the surface morphology.Besides,the etching of surface transitional metals further accelerates the formation of HIFs.Boosted by the active sites on the surface,HCl-Pt-Ni exhibited a~10.8 and~11.3 times higher oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)mass and specific activities than commercial Pt/C catalyst,and possessed a good durability after 10,000 cycles test.This work gives a deep insight into the design of high-performance Pt-based ORR catalysts.展开更多
The toxicity of lead ions has become the severe challenge for the all-inorganic lead halide p erovskite materials,although some works have rep orted the lead-free perovskite nanocrystals(NCs),the photoluminescence qua...The toxicity of lead ions has become the severe challenge for the all-inorganic lead halide p erovskite materials,although some works have rep orted the lead-free perovskite nanocrystals(NCs),the photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of these materials is still unsatisfactory.Meanwhile,because the halogen ions can be easily exchanged,the controllable multicolor emission in perovskite NCs is difficult to realize in current reports.In this work,we introduced lanthanide ions into lead-free Cs_(3)Sb_(2)Cl_(9) perovskite NCs.Benefitting from the energy transfer between Cs_(3)Sb_(2)Cl_(9) perovskite NC host and lanthanide ions,the multicolor emission was realized.Based on controlling the doping concentration of Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions,the white light emission under UV excitation would be turned easily in the Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+)codoped NCs.In addition,efficient energy transfer from perovskite NCs to Tb^(3+)or Eu^(3+)ions is beneficial to improving the optical properties of lead-free perovskite NCs,resulting in maximum PLQYs of red,green and white light emission of 22.6%,19.7%and 28.5%,respectively.Finally,a white light emitting device(WLED)was fabricated with a power efficiency of 18.5 lm/W,which presents the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage(CIE)of(0.33,0.35).展开更多
With the fast development of technology for the treatment of tumor and bacteria,photo-therapeutic strate-gies emerge as a kind of highly effective and common treatment,but the low tissue penetration depth of light lim...With the fast development of technology for the treatment of tumor and bacteria,photo-therapeutic strate-gies emerge as a kind of highly effective and common treatment,but the low tissue penetration depth of light limits their development.Sonodynamic therapy(SDT),as an efficient and non-invasive treatment,attracts more people's attention due to the inherent property of high tissue penetration.The soft tissue penetration depth of ultrasound(US)can even reach more than 10 cm,which has great advantage over that of light.Therefore,many sonosensitizers are studied and applied to SDT-based therapy.Metal-based inorganic nanocrystals are able to generate more reactive oxygen species(ROS)due to the special composition and band structure.The representative achievements and the specific functions of the nanocrystals sonosensitizers are summarized in this work,and the relationship of structure/composition-SDT performance and the internally regulated composite is revealed.Syner-gistic effects of SDT in combination with other therapeutic modalities are mainly highlighted.At the same time,the critical and potential issues and future perspectives are addressed.展开更多
Mn^(2+)doping has been adopted as an efficient approach to regulating the luminescence properties of halide perovskite nano-crystals(NCs).However,it is still difficult to understand the interplay of Mn^(2+)luminescenc...Mn^(2+)doping has been adopted as an efficient approach to regulating the luminescence properties of halide perovskite nano-crystals(NCs).However,it is still difficult to understand the interplay of Mn^(2+)luminescence and the matrix self-trapped exciton(STE)emission therein.In this study,Mn^(2+)-doped CsCdCl_(3) NCs are prepared by hot injection,in which CsCdCl_(3) is selected because of its unique crystal structure suitable for STE emission.The blue emission at 441 nm of undoped CsCdCl_(3) NCs originates from the defect states in the NCs.Mn^(2+)doping promotes lattice distortion of CsCdCl_(3) and generates bright orange-red light emission at 656 nm.The en-ergy transfer from the STEs of CsCdCl_(3) to the excited levels of the Mn^(2+)ion is confirmed to be a significant factor in achieving efficient luminescence in CsCdCl_(3):Mn^(2+)NCs.This work highlights the crucial role of energy transfer from STEs to Mn^(2+)dopants in Mn^(2+)-doped halide NCs and lays the groundwork for modifying the luminescence of other metal halide perovskite NCs.展开更多
Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))nanocrystals(NCs)have been considered to be a good optoelectronic material due to their pure green emission,excellent stability and superior carrier transport characteristics.Howe...Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))nanocrystals(NCs)have been considered to be a good optoelectronic material due to their pure green emission,excellent stability and superior carrier transport characteristics.However,two-photon pumped amplified spontaneous emission(ASE)and the corresponding nonlinear optical properties of FAPbBr_(3) NCs are scarcely revealed.Herein,we synthesized colloidal FAPbBr_(3) NCs with different sizes by changing the molar ratio of FABr/PbBr_(2) in the precursor solution,using ligand assisted precipitation(LARP)technology at room temperature.Photoluminescence(PL)and time resolved photoluminescence(TRPL)spectroscopy were measured to characterize their ASE properties.And their nonlinear optical properties were studied through the Zscan technique and the two-photon excited fluorescence method.The stimulated emission properties including oneand two-photon pumped ASE have been realized from FAPbBr_(3) NCs.With large two-photon absorption coefficient(0.27 cm/GW)and high non-linear absorption cross-section(7.52×10^(5) GM),ASE with threshold as low as 9.8μJ/cm^(2) and 487μJ/cm^(2) have been obtained from colloidal FAPbBr_(3) NCs using one-and two-photon excitations.These results indicate that as a new possible green-emitting frequency-upconversion material with low thresholds,FAPbBr_(3) NCs hold great potential in the development of high-performance two-photon pump lasers.展开更多
The inherent electrocatalytic potential of transition metal phosphides(TMPs)for oxygen evolution is influenced by the reduced efficiency of electron transfer resulting from the interaction between electronegative phos...The inherent electrocatalytic potential of transition metal phosphides(TMPs)for oxygen evolution is influenced by the reduced efficiency of electron transfer resulting from the interaction between electronegative phosphorus atoms and transition metals.Here,we introduce Fe into Ni_(2)P nanocrystals by thermal injection synthesis method,and anchor them on nickel foam(NF)by facile spraying to prepare self-supporting oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalyst.Promisingly,the optimized electrode of Ni_(2)P-Fe-2/NF demonstrates low overpotentials of 212 mV with 10 mA·cm^(-2)and a 0.9%decay within300 h test of 50 mA·cm^(-2).Notably,when electrode size was expanded to 600 cm^(2)and applied to a larger electrolyzer,its 9 h decay rate at 6 A current was only 1.69%.Characterization results show that Fe doped NiOOH is generated during OER reaction as actual catalyst,Results from density functional theory(DFT)computations suggest that Fe doping shifts NiOOH d-band center to Fermi level,lowering critical *OOH intermediates formation energy barrier during the OER reaction.These findings inform the large-scale industrial application of TMPs as robust electrocatalysts.展开更多
The exploitation of the highly reliable gassensing device for exhaled acetone detection possesses momentous and capacious development prospects in the field of an early noninvasive diabetes diagnosis.Considering that ...The exploitation of the highly reliable gassensing device for exhaled acetone detection possesses momentous and capacious development prospects in the field of an early noninvasive diabetes diagnosis.Considering that the characteristics of crystal facets will impact the gas-sensitive performance,herein three different resistive gas sensors were successfully developed by utilizing the stable α-Fe_(2)O_(3)with different crystal facets as the sensitive materials.The gas-sensitive performance testing results reveal that the(110)crystal faceted α-Fe_(2)O_(3)sensor exhibits relatively superior comprehensive gas sensitivity toward acetone.Particularly,it is worth mentioning that the sensor demonstrates reliable sensitivity,rapid response(25 s)/recovery(3 s)speed,and strong anti-interference capability in detecting 2×10^(-6)acetone for the concentration threshold of diabetes,even when exposed to prolonged periods in variable environments.Furthermore,by simply validating the feasibility of the exhalation diagnosis using the as-prepared gas sensor,the(110)faceted α-Fe_(2)O_(3)gas sensor can effectively discriminate the states of healthy human exhalation and the simulated diabetic exhalation.Through integrating the experimental and theoretical analyses,the superior acetone-sensitive performance of the(110)facetedα-Fe_(2)O_(3)gas sensor can principally be interpreted in correlation with crystal facet-dependent gas adsorption capacity and defect-forming ability.These results not only imply a tremendous application perspective in monitoring acetone gas at sub-ppm concentration,but also open up an effective throughway to develop reliable gas-sensing devices for early non-invasive diabetes screening.展开更多
The application potential of cellulosic materials in natural composites and other fields needs to be explored to develop innovative, sustainable, lightweight, functional biomass materials that are also environmentally...The application potential of cellulosic materials in natural composites and other fields needs to be explored to develop innovative, sustainable, lightweight, functional biomass materials that are also environmentally friendly. This study investigated Typha angustifolia (Typha sp.) as a potential new raw material for extracting cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) for application in wastewater treatment composites. Alkaline treatments and bleaching were used to remove cellulose from the stem fibres. The CNCs were then isolated from the recovered cellulose using acid hydrolysis. The study showed a few distinct functional groups (O-H, -C-H, =C-H and C-O, and C-O-C) in the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed the smooth surface of CPC and CNCs, which resulted from removing lignin and hemicellulose from powdered Typha angustifolia. Based on the crystalline index, the powdered Typha angustifolia, CPC, and CNCs were 42.86%, 66.94% and 77.41%. The loss of the amorphous section of the Typha sp. fibre resulted in a decrease in particle size. It may be inferred from the features of a Typha sp. CNC that CNCs may be employed as reinforcement in composites for wastewater treatment.展开更多
Recently,a Schwarz crystal structure with curved grain boundaries(GBs)constrained by twin-boundary(TB)networks was discovered in nanocrystalline Cu through experiments and atomistic simulations.Nanocrystalline Cu with...Recently,a Schwarz crystal structure with curved grain boundaries(GBs)constrained by twin-boundary(TB)networks was discovered in nanocrystalline Cu through experiments and atomistic simulations.Nanocrystalline Cu with nanosized Schwarz crystals exhibited high strength and excellent thermal stability.However,the grainsize effect and associated deformation mechanisms of Schwarz nanocrystals remain unknown.Here,we performed large-scale atomistic simulations to investigate the deformation behaviors and grain-size effect of nanocrystalline Cu with Schwarz crystals.Our simulations showed that similar to regular nanocrystals,Schwarz nanocrystals exhibit a strengthening-softening transition with decreasing grain size.The critical grain size in Schwarz nanocrystals is smaller than that in regular nanocrystals,leading to a maximum strength higher than that of regular nanocrystals.Our simulations revealed that the softening in Schwarz nanocrystals mainly originates from TB migration(or detwinning)and annihilation of GBs,rather than GB-mediated processes(including GB migration,sliding and diffusion)dominating the softening in regular nanocrystals.Quantitative analyses of simulation data further showed that compared with those in regular nanocrystals,the GB-mediated processes in Schwarz nanocrystals are suppressed,which is related to the low volume fraction of amorphous-like GBs and constraints of TB networks.The smaller critical grain size arises from the suppression of GB-mediated processes.展开更多
Sensitizing molecular triplets by colloidal nanocrystals via triplet energy transfer is important for applications such as upconversion or organic synthesis.Typically two step triplet energy transfer(TET)are included ...Sensitizing molecular triplets by colloidal nanocrystals via triplet energy transfer is important for applications such as upconversion or organic synthesis.Typically two step triplet energy transfer(TET)are included in these applications:firstly the triplet energy stored in nanocrystals are extracted into surface ligands,and then the ligands further transfer triplet energy into molecules in bulk solution.Here we report one-step TET application from CsPbBr_(3) perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)to surface-anchored metalloporphyrin derivative molecules(MP).Compared to conventional two-step TET,the one-step TET mechanism possess lower energy loss and higher TET efficiency which is more generally implementable.In this scheme,photoexcitation of CsPbBr_(3)NCs leads to the sensitization of MP ligands triplets which efficiently emit phosphorescence.The enhanced light absorption of MP ligands and down-shifted photon emission can be useful in devices such as luminescent solar concentrators.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61805134,11974229,22303044)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202203021221121)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M711898)Natural Science Fo undation of Shandong Province(ZR2023QB135)Postdoctoral Innovation Project of Shandong Province(SDCX-ZG-202201004)Graduate Innovation Project in Shanxi Province(2024KY450)。
文摘Owing to their unique optical properties and nontoxicity,lead-free halide double perovskite nanocrystals are of interest for widespread applications.Herein,the colloid synthesis and photoluminescenc e property of Ag^(+)-Eu^(3+)codoped Cs_(2)NaInCl_(6)nanocrystals were investigated.The pe rovskite nanocrystals exhibit a broad warm-white photo luminescence with correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3447 K and color rendering index(CRI)of 90.2,and the means of codoping would improve its optical performance.A fast energy transfer and a long-lived self-trapped excitons state are unveiled by the femtosecond transient absorption spectra.The fast energy transfer from the self-trapped excitons of host nanocrystals to the Eu^(3+)ions is helpful to achieve a broad photoluminescence,and the quantum yield of Cs_(2)NaInCl_(6):0.05Ag^(+)-Eu^(3+)anocrystals can be enha nced to 69.5%.There is a large exciton binding energy and strong electron-phonon interaction in the codoped perovskite nanocrystals.The efficient and excellent air-stable double perovskite nanocrystals would be considered as a single-component phosphor for warm-white lighting.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFE0206000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2001219,51973064)+3 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023B1515040003,2024A1515010262)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2023B1212060003)the Open Project Program of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics(NO.2021WNLOKF014)the State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and Devices,South China University of Technology(Skllmd-2023-05).
文摘Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)are promising for display and lighting due to their ultra-pure green emission.However,the thermal quenching will exacerbate their performance degradation in practical applications,which is a common issue for halide perovskites.Here,we reported the heat-resistant FAPbBr_(3)NCs prepared by a ligand-engineered room-temperature synthesis strategy.An aromatic amine,specificallyβ-phenylethylamine(PEA)or 3-fluorophenylethylamine(3-F-PEA),was incoporated as the short-chain ligand to expedite the crystallization rate and control the size distribution of FAPbBr_(3)NCs.Employing this ligand engineering approach,we synthesized high quality FAPbBr_(3)NCs with uniform grain size and reduced long-chain alkyl ligands,resulting in substantially suppressed thermal quenching and enhanced carrier transportation in the perovskite NCs films.Most notably,more than 90%of the room temperature PL intensity in the 3-F-PEA modified FAPbBr_(3)NCs film was preserved at 380 K.Consequently,we fabricated ultra-pure green EL devices with a room temperature external quantum efficiency(EQE)as high as 21.9%at the luminance of above 1,000 cd m^(-2),and demonstrated less than 10%loss in EQE at 343 K.This study introduces a novel room temperature method to synthesize efficient FAPbBr_(3)NCs with exceptional thermal stability,paving the way for advanced optoelectronic device applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52062019)the Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education Institutions in Jiangsu Province,China(No.24KJA430013)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Youths,China(No.BK20230662)。
文摘All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical application remains hindered by poor stability and the inherent toxicity of Pb2+.In this study,we present a two-step heating method to synthesize CsPb_(1-x)Zn_(x)Br_(3)NCs with enhanced optoelectronic performance and uniform dispersion.The optimized Zn^(2+)-doped NCs achieve a photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 86%,with a reduction in lattice spacing from 0.384 to 0.365 nm,attributed to increased perovskite lattice formation energy and effective surface passivation.To further improve stability,a silica(SiO_(2))shell is introduced via surface modification with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES),forming CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)core–shell NCs.At an optimal APTES/B-site metal ion molar ratio of 1.8,the PLQY increases to 96%.The SiO2encapsulation significantly enhances environmental stability,with coated NCs retaining 43%of their initial photoluminescence(PL)intensity after immersion in water for 36 h,compared to only 5%for uncoated NCs.Furthermore,after ethanol treatment for 210 min,the coated NCs retain 39%of their initial PL intensity,while the uncoated counterparts retain merely7%.The enhanced stability and luminescence performance of CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)NCs make them highly promising for LED applications.White light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)fabricated using these NCs exhibit a color rendering index(CRI)of 78.2,a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 5470 K,and a luminous efficiency(LE)of 54.2 lm/W,demonstrating significant potential for next-generation display and lighting technologies.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 52341301)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education,China(grant number LJKMZ20220767)Outstanding Young Talent Projects of Shenyang University of Chemical Technology,China(grant number 2019YQ003).
文摘The utilization of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs),a renewable and eco-friendly nanomaterial,has emerged as the favored option for sustainable fillers.This paper presents diverse methods for CNCs preparation,including acid hydrolysis,oxidation,mechanical method,enzymatic hydrolysis,solvent method and hybrid approach.The strategies for modifying CNCs can be summarized as encompassing physical adsorption through non-covalent bond interactions and chemical modifications via covalent bonding.Moreover,the applications of CNCs in sensing systems,electronic skin devices,packaging materials,electronics industries,stabilizers and cosmetics are discussed with a particular emphasis on their contribution to enhancing polymer matrix properties.Lastly,future prospects for the advancement of CNCs are explored with a focus on its potential impact on sustainability efforts.
文摘Composites derived from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)show promise as catalysts for the photocat-alytic reduction of CO_(2).However,their potential is hindered by constraints such as limited light absorp-tion and sluggish electron transfer and separation,impacting the overall efficiency of the photocatalytic process.In this study,TiO_(2)nanocrystals,modified with Ptx+,underwent laser etching were encapsulated within the traditional MOF-ZIF-8 framework.This enhanced the adsorption capabilities for CO_(2)reactants and solar light,while also facilitating directed electron transfer and the separation of photogenerated charges.The finely-tuned catalyst demonstrates impressive CH_(4) selectivity at 9.5%,with yields of 250.24μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)for CO and 25.43μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)for CH_(4),utilizing water as a hole trap and H^(+)source.This study demonstrates the viability of achieving characteristics related to the separation of photogen-erated charges in TiO_(2)nanocrystals through laser etching and MOF composite catalysts.It offers novel perspectives for designing MOF-based catalysts with enhanced performance in artificial photosynthesis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62475169 and 62174079)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2025A1515011195)+2 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Quantum Science Strategic Initiative(Grant No.GDZX2404006)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant Nos.JCYJ20240813143212016 and JCYJ20231122200233001)the Post-doctoral Later-stage Foundation Project of Shenzhen Polytechnic University(Grant No.6024271003K)。
文摘Recent breakthroughs in hot carrier(HC)cooling dynamics within halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have positioned them as promising candidates for next-generation optoelectronic applications.Therefore,it is of great importance to systematically summarize advances in understanding and controlling HC relaxation mechanisms.Here,we offer an overview of advances in the understanding of the HC cooling process in perovskite NCs,with a focus on influences of excitation energy,excitation intensity,composition,size,dimensionality,doping,and core-shell structure on the HC cooling times.Finally,we propose suggestions for future investigations into the HC cooling process in perovskite NCs.
基金supported by the Guangxi Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(2024GXNSFFA010008)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20230807112503008).
文摘Nitric oxide(NO),which generally originates from vehicle exhaust and industrial flue gases,is one of the most serious air pollutants.In this case,the electrochemical NO reduction reaction(NORR)not only removes the atmospheric pollutant NO but also produces valuable ammonia(NH_(3)).Hence,through the synthesis and modification of Fe_(3)C nanocrystal cata-lysts,the as-obtained optimal sample of Fe_(3)C/C-900 was adopted as the NORR catalyst at ambient conditions.As a result,the Fe_(3)C/C-900 catalyst showed an NH_(3)Faraday efficiency of 76.5%and an NH_(3)yield rate of 177.5μmol·h^(-1)·cm^(-2)at the working potentials of-0.8 and-1.2 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(vs.RHE),respectively.And it delivered a stable NORR activity during the electrolysis.Moreover,we attribute the high NORR properties of Fe_(3)C/C-900 to two aspects:one is the enhanced intrinsic activity of Fe_(3)C nanocrystals,including the lowering of the energy barrier of rate-limiting step(*NOH→*N)and the inhibition of hydrogen evolution;on the other hand,the favorable dispersion of active components,the effective adsorption of gaseous NO,and the release of liquid NH_(3)products facilitated by the porous carbon substrate.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21473051)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.LH2019B014)Youth Science and Technology Innovation Team Project of Heilongjiang Province(No.2018-KYYWF-1593)。
文摘Lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as a promising candidate in the optical field,owing to their non-toxic,good moist heat and chemical stability.However,their poor optical properties limited their application.To improve the optical properties of lead-free double perovskite NCs,metal ion doping or alloying had been suggested as a promising strategy.Here,we prepared monodisperse,uniformly sized,cubic morphology of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs with different Na^(+)incorporation amounts via a simple hot-injection method.The Na^(+)incorporation broke the parity-forbidden transition by reducing the inversion symmetry of the electron wave function at the Ag site,which changed the parity of the self-trapped exciton wave function and thus allowed radiative recombination.As a result,the photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs(12.1%)was higher than that of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs(2.4%),and the exciton lifetime of Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs increased to 36.98 ns from 17.58 ns for Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs.By adjusting the amount of Na^(+)incorporation,the band gap of Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs can be significantly tuned from~2.90 eV to~3.50 eV.Furthermore,the temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectra indicated that the Na^(+)-alloyed Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs possessed higher longitudinal optical phonon energy and exciton binding energy compared to Cs_(2)AgBiCl_(6)NCs.This suggested that there were strong exciton-phonon interactions during exciton recombination,a reduced probability of non-radiative processes,and excellent thermal stability.It offers a promising strategy for improving the optical properties of lead-free double perovskite NCs,and have the potential to replace traditional lead halide perovskite NCs in future optoelectronic applications.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFB3600403)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (000-0903069032)。
文摘Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)into superlattices can exhibit unique collective properties,which have significant application values in the display,detector,and solar cell field.This review discusses the driving forces behind the self-assembly process of perovskite NCs,and the commonly used self-assembly methods and different self-assembly structures are detailed.Subsequently,we summarize the collective optoelectronic properties and application areas of perovskite superlattice structures.Finally,we conclude with an outlook on the potential issues and future challenges in developing perovskite NCs.
基金supported by the Bureau of Science and Technology of Zhoushan(Grant Nos.2023C41016 and 2021C21001)the Fundamental Research Funds for Zhejiang Provincial Universities and Research Institutes(Grant No.2021J009)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174350)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan(Grant No.222300420530).
文摘Zero-dimensional colloidal nanocrystals(NCs)of gamma-phased gallium oxide(γ-Ga_(2)O_(3))were success-fully synthesized using the sol-gel method,resulting in nanocrystals with high crystallinity.Heterojunc-tion photodetectors were then constructed by employing spin-coating technology to depositγ-Ga_(2)O_(3)NCs film of varying thicknesses onto p-type GaN substrates.The resulting devices demonstrated self-power capability through a photovoltaic effect when exposed to ultraviolet light illumination.Notably,a device with a 300 nm thick active layer,annealed in 400℃,exhibited a responsivity of 6.7×10^(-3) A W^(-),a detectivity of 3.10×10^(11) Jones,and an external quantum efficiency of 3.2%under 254 nm light illumination at 0.16 mW cm^(-2),all without the need for an external power supply.These findings suggest promising practical applications for such photodetectors in single-point imaging systems.This study presents a straightforward and viable approach for developing high-performance and self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors based on zero-dimensionalγ-Ga_(2)O_(3)NCs,thereby opening up possibilities for various photonic systems and applications that do not rely on an external power supply.
基金financially supported by Nature Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.51502343)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1900603)。
文摘Controlling the shape and composition of Pt-based nanocrystals is essential to improve electrocatalytic performance.In this work,we have carefully investigated the evolution process of morphology and composition for Pt and Pt_(3)M(M=Ni,Co)nanocrystals by hydrochloric acid(HCl)etching.As a result,only Pt_(3)Ni nanocrystals successfully formed unsaturated step-like atoms on the surface and then constructed high-index facets(HIFs),while Pt and Pt_(3)Co preserved a good octahedron shape.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation suggests that Cl-ions can be tightly adsorbed on the surface of Pt_(3)Ni rather than other nanocrystals,which hinders the deposition of newly-reduced atoms and thus regulating the surface morphology.Besides,the etching of surface transitional metals further accelerates the formation of HIFs.Boosted by the active sites on the surface,HCl-Pt-Ni exhibited a~10.8 and~11.3 times higher oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)mass and specific activities than commercial Pt/C catalyst,and possessed a good durability after 10,000 cycles test.This work gives a deep insight into the design of high-performance Pt-based ORR catalysts.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A2068,11974142,11874181,12204248)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesJiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(2022ZB399)。
文摘The toxicity of lead ions has become the severe challenge for the all-inorganic lead halide p erovskite materials,although some works have rep orted the lead-free perovskite nanocrystals(NCs),the photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of these materials is still unsatisfactory.Meanwhile,because the halogen ions can be easily exchanged,the controllable multicolor emission in perovskite NCs is difficult to realize in current reports.In this work,we introduced lanthanide ions into lead-free Cs_(3)Sb_(2)Cl_(9) perovskite NCs.Benefitting from the energy transfer between Cs_(3)Sb_(2)Cl_(9) perovskite NC host and lanthanide ions,the multicolor emission was realized.Based on controlling the doping concentration of Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions,the white light emission under UV excitation would be turned easily in the Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+)codoped NCs.In addition,efficient energy transfer from perovskite NCs to Tb^(3+)or Eu^(3+)ions is beneficial to improving the optical properties of lead-free perovskite NCs,resulting in maximum PLQYs of red,green and white light emission of 22.6%,19.7%and 28.5%,respectively.Finally,a white light emitting device(WLED)was fabricated with a power efficiency of 18.5 lm/W,which presents the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage(CIE)of(0.33,0.35).
基金This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22105116,51872030,51631001,51702016,51902023 and 21801015)Joint R&D Plan of Hongkong,Macao,Taiwan and Beijing(No.Z191100001619002)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2017CX01003)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars.
文摘With the fast development of technology for the treatment of tumor and bacteria,photo-therapeutic strate-gies emerge as a kind of highly effective and common treatment,but the low tissue penetration depth of light limits their development.Sonodynamic therapy(SDT),as an efficient and non-invasive treatment,attracts more people's attention due to the inherent property of high tissue penetration.The soft tissue penetration depth of ultrasound(US)can even reach more than 10 cm,which has great advantage over that of light.Therefore,many sonosensitizers are studied and applied to SDT-based therapy.Metal-based inorganic nanocrystals are able to generate more reactive oxygen species(ROS)due to the special composition and band structure.The representative achievements and the specific functions of the nanocrystals sonosensitizers are summarized in this work,and the relationship of structure/composition-SDT performance and the internally regulated composite is revealed.Syner-gistic effects of SDT in combination with other therapeutic modalities are mainly highlighted.At the same time,the critical and potential issues and future perspectives are addressed.
基金supported by the Guangdong Provincial Science&Technology Project(No.2023A0505050084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22361132525)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2023ZYGXZR002)the Local Innovative and Research Teams Project of Guangdong Pearl River Talents Program(No.2017BT01X137).
文摘Mn^(2+)doping has been adopted as an efficient approach to regulating the luminescence properties of halide perovskite nano-crystals(NCs).However,it is still difficult to understand the interplay of Mn^(2+)luminescence and the matrix self-trapped exciton(STE)emission therein.In this study,Mn^(2+)-doped CsCdCl_(3) NCs are prepared by hot injection,in which CsCdCl_(3) is selected because of its unique crystal structure suitable for STE emission.The blue emission at 441 nm of undoped CsCdCl_(3) NCs originates from the defect states in the NCs.Mn^(2+)doping promotes lattice distortion of CsCdCl_(3) and generates bright orange-red light emission at 656 nm.The en-ergy transfer from the STEs of CsCdCl_(3) to the excited levels of the Mn^(2+)ion is confirmed to be a significant factor in achieving efficient luminescence in CsCdCl_(3):Mn^(2+)NCs.This work highlights the crucial role of energy transfer from STEs to Mn^(2+)dopants in Mn^(2+)-doped halide NCs and lays the groundwork for modifying the luminescence of other metal halide perovskite NCs.
文摘Formamidinium lead bromide(FAPbBr_(3))nanocrystals(NCs)have been considered to be a good optoelectronic material due to their pure green emission,excellent stability and superior carrier transport characteristics.However,two-photon pumped amplified spontaneous emission(ASE)and the corresponding nonlinear optical properties of FAPbBr_(3) NCs are scarcely revealed.Herein,we synthesized colloidal FAPbBr_(3) NCs with different sizes by changing the molar ratio of FABr/PbBr_(2) in the precursor solution,using ligand assisted precipitation(LARP)technology at room temperature.Photoluminescence(PL)and time resolved photoluminescence(TRPL)spectroscopy were measured to characterize their ASE properties.And their nonlinear optical properties were studied through the Zscan technique and the two-photon excited fluorescence method.The stimulated emission properties including oneand two-photon pumped ASE have been realized from FAPbBr_(3) NCs.With large two-photon absorption coefficient(0.27 cm/GW)and high non-linear absorption cross-section(7.52×10^(5) GM),ASE with threshold as low as 9.8μJ/cm^(2) and 487μJ/cm^(2) have been obtained from colloidal FAPbBr_(3) NCs using one-and two-photon excitations.These results indicate that as a new possible green-emitting frequency-upconversion material with low thresholds,FAPbBr_(3) NCs hold great potential in the development of high-performance two-photon pump lasers.
基金financially supported by Shenzhen Bureau of Science,Technology and Innovation Commission(No.JSGG20200914113601003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971080)。
文摘The inherent electrocatalytic potential of transition metal phosphides(TMPs)for oxygen evolution is influenced by the reduced efficiency of electron transfer resulting from the interaction between electronegative phosphorus atoms and transition metals.Here,we introduce Fe into Ni_(2)P nanocrystals by thermal injection synthesis method,and anchor them on nickel foam(NF)by facile spraying to prepare self-supporting oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalyst.Promisingly,the optimized electrode of Ni_(2)P-Fe-2/NF demonstrates low overpotentials of 212 mV with 10 mA·cm^(-2)and a 0.9%decay within300 h test of 50 mA·cm^(-2).Notably,when electrode size was expanded to 600 cm^(2)and applied to a larger electrolyzer,its 9 h decay rate at 6 A current was only 1.69%.Characterization results show that Fe doped NiOOH is generated during OER reaction as actual catalyst,Results from density functional theory(DFT)computations suggest that Fe doping shifts NiOOH d-band center to Fermi level,lowering critical *OOH intermediates formation energy barrier during the OER reaction.These findings inform the large-scale industrial application of TMPs as robust electrocatalysts.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62101477,62071410 and 21802114)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2023RC3133)the Excellent Youth Scholars of Hunan Provincial Department of Education(No.21B0141)。
文摘The exploitation of the highly reliable gassensing device for exhaled acetone detection possesses momentous and capacious development prospects in the field of an early noninvasive diabetes diagnosis.Considering that the characteristics of crystal facets will impact the gas-sensitive performance,herein three different resistive gas sensors were successfully developed by utilizing the stable α-Fe_(2)O_(3)with different crystal facets as the sensitive materials.The gas-sensitive performance testing results reveal that the(110)crystal faceted α-Fe_(2)O_(3)sensor exhibits relatively superior comprehensive gas sensitivity toward acetone.Particularly,it is worth mentioning that the sensor demonstrates reliable sensitivity,rapid response(25 s)/recovery(3 s)speed,and strong anti-interference capability in detecting 2×10^(-6)acetone for the concentration threshold of diabetes,even when exposed to prolonged periods in variable environments.Furthermore,by simply validating the feasibility of the exhalation diagnosis using the as-prepared gas sensor,the(110)faceted α-Fe_(2)O_(3)gas sensor can effectively discriminate the states of healthy human exhalation and the simulated diabetic exhalation.Through integrating the experimental and theoretical analyses,the superior acetone-sensitive performance of the(110)facetedα-Fe_(2)O_(3)gas sensor can principally be interpreted in correlation with crystal facet-dependent gas adsorption capacity and defect-forming ability.These results not only imply a tremendous application perspective in monitoring acetone gas at sub-ppm concentration,but also open up an effective throughway to develop reliable gas-sensing devices for early non-invasive diabetes screening.
文摘The application potential of cellulosic materials in natural composites and other fields needs to be explored to develop innovative, sustainable, lightweight, functional biomass materials that are also environmentally friendly. This study investigated Typha angustifolia (Typha sp.) as a potential new raw material for extracting cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) for application in wastewater treatment composites. Alkaline treatments and bleaching were used to remove cellulose from the stem fibres. The CNCs were then isolated from the recovered cellulose using acid hydrolysis. The study showed a few distinct functional groups (O-H, -C-H, =C-H and C-O, and C-O-C) in the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed the smooth surface of CPC and CNCs, which resulted from removing lignin and hemicellulose from powdered Typha angustifolia. Based on the crystalline index, the powdered Typha angustifolia, CPC, and CNCs were 42.86%, 66.94% and 77.41%. The loss of the amorphous section of the Typha sp. fibre resulted in a decrease in particle size. It may be inferred from the features of a Typha sp. CNC that CNCs may be employed as reinforcement in composites for wastewater treatment.
基金the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants Nos.12325203,91963117,and 11921002)。
文摘Recently,a Schwarz crystal structure with curved grain boundaries(GBs)constrained by twin-boundary(TB)networks was discovered in nanocrystalline Cu through experiments and atomistic simulations.Nanocrystalline Cu with nanosized Schwarz crystals exhibited high strength and excellent thermal stability.However,the grainsize effect and associated deformation mechanisms of Schwarz nanocrystals remain unknown.Here,we performed large-scale atomistic simulations to investigate the deformation behaviors and grain-size effect of nanocrystalline Cu with Schwarz crystals.Our simulations showed that similar to regular nanocrystals,Schwarz nanocrystals exhibit a strengthening-softening transition with decreasing grain size.The critical grain size in Schwarz nanocrystals is smaller than that in regular nanocrystals,leading to a maximum strength higher than that of regular nanocrystals.Our simulations revealed that the softening in Schwarz nanocrystals mainly originates from TB migration(or detwinning)and annihilation of GBs,rather than GB-mediated processes(including GB migration,sliding and diffusion)dominating the softening in regular nanocrystals.Quantitative analyses of simulation data further showed that compared with those in regular nanocrystals,the GB-mediated processes in Schwarz nanocrystals are suppressed,which is related to the low volume fraction of amorphous-like GBs and constraints of TB networks.The smaller critical grain size arises from the suppression of GB-mediated processes.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21803070).
文摘Sensitizing molecular triplets by colloidal nanocrystals via triplet energy transfer is important for applications such as upconversion or organic synthesis.Typically two step triplet energy transfer(TET)are included in these applications:firstly the triplet energy stored in nanocrystals are extracted into surface ligands,and then the ligands further transfer triplet energy into molecules in bulk solution.Here we report one-step TET application from CsPbBr_(3) perovskite nanocrystals(NCs)to surface-anchored metalloporphyrin derivative molecules(MP).Compared to conventional two-step TET,the one-step TET mechanism possess lower energy loss and higher TET efficiency which is more generally implementable.In this scheme,photoexcitation of CsPbBr_(3)NCs leads to the sensitization of MP ligands triplets which efficiently emit phosphorescence.The enhanced light absorption of MP ligands and down-shifted photon emission can be useful in devices such as luminescent solar concentrators.
