Semiconductor/metal junctions are widely discussed in photocatalysis.However,there is a notable scarcity of systematic studies focusing on photogenerated charge carrier transfer in such junctions.Herein,CdS/Pt,CdS/Au,...Semiconductor/metal junctions are widely discussed in photocatalysis.However,there is a notable scarcity of systematic studies focusing on photogenerated charge carrier transfer in such junctions.Herein,CdS/Pt,CdS/Au,and CdS/Ag are synthesized to serve as model systems for investigating the charge carrier transfer in semiconductor/metal junctions.Kelvin probe force microscopy is employed to visualize the transfer of photogenerated carriers in these materials.The results show that the electron transfer behavior under illumination is related to the conduction band position of CdS and the Fermi level position of the metal.Moreover,Schottky junctions hinder the transfer of photogenerated electrons from CdS to Pt and Au,whereas ohmic contacts facilitate the transfer of photogenerated electrons from CdS to Ag.This work provides novel insights into the mechanisms governing the transfer of photogenerated carriers in semiconductor/metal junctions.展开更多
Additive engineering significantly enhances the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).The atomistic and mechanistic origins of these jfurther investigation to fully understand the physicochemical in...Additive engineering significantly enhances the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).The atomistic and mechanistic origins of these jfurther investigation to fully understand the physicochemical interactions of additives with the perovskite lattice,band structure,and charge carriers.Herein,how additives of cellulose triacetate(CTA)improve the photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)is shown.These improvements are found to stem from the formation of hydrogen bonds between CTA molecules and organic cations.The Kelvin probe force microscopy results show that contact potential difference variation under dark and light conditions increases from 79.68 to 141.24 mV by doping CTA,indicating enhanced separation of electron-hole pairs in perovskite.The piezoresponse force microscopy(PFM)tests indicate that CTA additives reduce the PFM amplitude by approximately 50 pm under dark and light conditions and inhibit flipping from antiferroelectric domains to ferroelectric domains.Moreover,the CTA additives regulate the charge distribution within the PbI6 octahedron and bind organic ions through hydrogen bonding,forming a compact film structure.These findings not only improve the long-term stability of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites(OIHPs),but also pave the way for developing novel strategies for large-scale PSCs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3803600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22238009,51932007,U1905215,52073223,22278324,52272290,52173065,and 22202187)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(No.2022CFA001)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No.BX2021275)the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M712957).
文摘Semiconductor/metal junctions are widely discussed in photocatalysis.However,there is a notable scarcity of systematic studies focusing on photogenerated charge carrier transfer in such junctions.Herein,CdS/Pt,CdS/Au,and CdS/Ag are synthesized to serve as model systems for investigating the charge carrier transfer in semiconductor/metal junctions.Kelvin probe force microscopy is employed to visualize the transfer of photogenerated carriers in these materials.The results show that the electron transfer behavior under illumination is related to the conduction band position of CdS and the Fermi level position of the metal.Moreover,Schottky junctions hinder the transfer of photogenerated electrons from CdS to Pt and Au,whereas ohmic contacts facilitate the transfer of photogenerated electrons from CdS to Ag.This work provides novel insights into the mechanisms governing the transfer of photogenerated carriers in semiconductor/metal junctions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2130128)Yanzhao Young Scientist Project from Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.B2023205040)+4 种基金Basic Research Cooperation Special Foundation of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region(Nos.H2022205047,22JCZXJC00060 and E3B33911DF)Hebei Administration for Market Supervision Science and Technology Project List(No.2023ZC03)the Innovation Capability Improvement Plan Project of Hebei Province(No.22567604H)Ph.D.Scientific Research Start-up Fund of Hebei Normal University(No.L2023B18)College Student’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Plan Program(No.S202410094046).
文摘Additive engineering significantly enhances the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).The atomistic and mechanistic origins of these jfurther investigation to fully understand the physicochemical interactions of additives with the perovskite lattice,band structure,and charge carriers.Herein,how additives of cellulose triacetate(CTA)improve the photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)is shown.These improvements are found to stem from the formation of hydrogen bonds between CTA molecules and organic cations.The Kelvin probe force microscopy results show that contact potential difference variation under dark and light conditions increases from 79.68 to 141.24 mV by doping CTA,indicating enhanced separation of electron-hole pairs in perovskite.The piezoresponse force microscopy(PFM)tests indicate that CTA additives reduce the PFM amplitude by approximately 50 pm under dark and light conditions and inhibit flipping from antiferroelectric domains to ferroelectric domains.Moreover,the CTA additives regulate the charge distribution within the PbI6 octahedron and bind organic ions through hydrogen bonding,forming a compact film structure.These findings not only improve the long-term stability of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites(OIHPs),but also pave the way for developing novel strategies for large-scale PSCs.
