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Optimizing MAPbBr3 quantum dots based luminescent solar concentrators for enhanced photoelectric performance and aesthetic characteristics
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116884
Wei Li , Jinming Zhu , Heng Zhang , Zihang Song , Yi Zhang , Yuhang Sheng , Xiaowei Zhang
Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) hold tremendous potential in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications, offering a balance between electricity generation and aesthetic appeal. However, achieving LSCs with both high aesthetic appeal and excellent photo-electric performance remains a significant challenge. Herein, MAPbBr3 (MA = CH3NH3) organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite quantum dots (QDs) are incorporated with the off-stoichiometric thiol-ene (OSTE) polymers to fabricate the LSCs. Benefited from the high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and low photon reabsorption losses of MAPbBr3 QDs, the optimal edge quantum efficiency (ηedge) and internal quantum efficiency (ηint) of LSCs are 69.41 % and 21.24 %, respectively. After coupling with Si solar cells, the luminescent solar concentrator integrated photovoltaics (LSC-PV) show a high optical efficiency of 3.37 % under AM 1.5G solar illumination. In addition, the LSCs possess the excellent color rendering index (CRI) of 97.09, an average visible transmittance (AVT) of 74.47 %, and the aesthetic parameters with higher color saturation index (Rf) of 95.8 and the TM-30 color fidelity index (Rg) of 102.6, exhibiting a promising potential in BIPVs.
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Sunlight driven degradation of organic effluents using optically active perovskite and CNTs-based nanocomposite
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116897
Zeinhom M. El-Bahy , Najla AlMasoud , Amna Irshad , Umaira Rafiq , Taghrid S. Alomar , Amal A. Al-wallan , Muhammad Farooq Warsi
This study presents an efficient and cost-effective technique for the fabrication of perovskite-based materials such as lanthanum cobalt oxide (La-1), silver-doped lanthanum cobalt oxide (La-2), and silver-doped lanthanum cobalt oxide nanocomposite with carbon nanotubes (La-3) aimed to improve their photocatalytic activities against two model pollutants pendimethalin pesticides and methylene blue dye under solar irradiation. The synthesized materials were analyzed using the X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique, Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) and UV–visible spectroscopy, confirming the successful formation of all nanomaterials and providing detailed insight into their crystalline structure, chemical composition, optical properties and photocatalytic activities. Tauc plots were used to determine the bandgaps of the synthesized catalysts, revealing values of 3.41 eV for La-1, 3.11 eV for La-2, and 2.76 eV for La-3. La-3 showed enhanced catalytic activity against pendimethalin (77.14 %) and MB (87 %). These findings underscore the potential of the La-3 sample as an effective photocatalyst for treating organic effluents in environmental remediation.
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Fabrication of micro-nano stacked metal structures via surface plasmon excitation in Au-AAO-Au arrays
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116904
Xinghan Wang , Sipeng Luo , Kang Wang , Jingnan Zhao , Zhiquan Guo , Yuanchen Cui
Additive manufacturing has seen significant advancements at macroscopic scales, but challenges remain in developing effective methods for microscopic-scale production. In this study, we explore the use of surface plasmons to enhance light transmission in subwavelength periodic hole arrays, utilizing a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) type film. Experiments were conducted to fabricate micro-nano stacked metal structures by exciting surface plasmons on the metal surface, with single crystal silicon serving as the substrate. The results demonstrate that this MIM structure can successfully induce surface plasmons, leading to the formation of numerous micro-nano sized metal stacked structures on the silicon surface. This approach highlights the potential of micro-nano additive manufacturing using surface plasmon excitation. In certain specialized biosensing applications, such as microcantilever sensors, the fabrication of micro-nano stacked structures via surface plasmon excitation can increase the specific surface area without altering the chemical or physical properties. This enhancement significantly improves detection sensitivity.
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Synthesis and multi-color emission properties of novel Na3KMg7(PO4)6: RE3+ (RE = Eu, Dy, Tb) phosphor for white LED and indoor plant growth
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116887
Y.Q. Lin , X. Bai , F.B. Xiong , Z.K. Hu , M.M. Li , Q.Q. Zhuang , Z.J. Cheng
Novel phosphors Na3KMg7(PO4)6: RE3+ (RE = Eu, Dy, Tb) were successfully synthesized via a high temperature solid-state reaction method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photoluminescence (PL) excitation and emission spectra, decay lifetimes and temperature-dependent PL emission spectra were utilized to characterize these as-synthesized samples. Under UV light excitation, Na3KMg7(PO4)6: Eu3+, Na3KMg7(PO4)6: Dy3+, and Na3KMg7(PO4)6: Tb3+ exhibited the characteristic emission of Eu3+ at 696 nm (the 5D07F4 transition), Dy3+ at 478 nm (the 4F9/2 → 6H15/2 transition) and 572 nm (the 4F9/2 → 6H13/2 transition), and Tb3+ at 540 nm (the 5D47F5 transition), respectively. The emission bands of Na3KMg7(PO4)6: Eu3+ matched well with the photosensitive pigments phytochrome PR and PFR. The concentration quenching of Na3KMg7(PO4)6: RE3+ (RE = Eu, Dy, Tb) were attributed to be the dipole-quadrupole, dipole-dipole and dipole-dipole electric multipole interactions, respectively. These phosphors exhibited good thermal stability and maintained above 85 % of their room-temperature emission intensities at 453 K. These results demonstrated that Na3KMg7(PO4)6: RE3+ (RE = Eu, Dy, Tb) as novel multi-color emitting phosphors have a great potential application in white LED and indoor plant growth.
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Broadening light absorption and reducing recombination in DSSCs with Eu-doped BaTiO3@CaF2/TiO2 hybrid systems
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116894
Tatiane Strelow Lilge , Luciano Timm Gularte , Cristian Dias Fernandes , Tatiane Manke da Rocha , Mario Lucio Moreira , Mário Ernesto Giroldo Valerio , Zélia Soares Macedo
This work explores the synthesis and application of Eu-doped BaTiO3@CaF2 particles as hybrid photoabsorbers in TiO2-based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) to enhance photovoltaic performance. The Eu-doped BaTiO3@CaF2 particles were synthesized using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method at low temperature. Characterization techniques, including AFM, optical absorption, SEM, XRF, EIS, and J-V curve analyses, demonstrated that the hybrid material broadens light absorption to wide wavelengths, improving photon harvesting from solar radiation and aligning well with the absorption range of N-3 dyes. The difference in conduction band edges between BaTiO3@CaF2 and TiO2 promotes efficient charge separation, reduces recombination, and facilitates directional electron transport, resulting in an open-circuit photovoltage of up to Voc = 782 mV. The maximum short-circuit photocurrent density (Jsc = 7.12 mA/cm2) was achieved with two TiO2 blocking layers, with a great fill factor of 0.59 and an efficiency of 2.94 %. The synergistic interaction of the photoactive layers reduced electronic recombination at the cell interfaces, with superior charge accumulation due to enhanced surface roughness, as evidenced by EIS and AFM measurements. These promising results confirm the potential of the Eu-doped BaTiO3@CaF2 hybrid photoabsorber for advanced solar cell applications, encouraging further optimization of TiO2 and BaTiO3@CaF2 configurations to boost performance under diverse conditions.
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Preparation of medium-long wavelength aggregation aggregation-induced emission carbon dots induced by nitrogen and sulfur doping
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116896
Shouwang Kang , Guoqiang Fan , Liu Ding , Zhongwei Shang , Jialin Wang , Ke Chen , Yalou Zhao , Haifeng Luo , Zhongguo Zhao
Carbon dots (CDs) are extensively employed across multiple fields due to their exceptional optical properties, stability and other advantages. However, the aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) phenomenon has impeded the development of CDs in solid-state luminescence applications, including anti-counterfeiting and color display devices. In this study, we synthesized multicolor solid-state fluorescent CDs via the solvothermal reaction of dithiosalicylic acid with three different amine molecules, using acetic acid as the solvent. The resulting CDs demonstrate dual fluorescence emissions in solution, with the long-wavelength emission exhibiting typical aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics. In the solid state, the synergistic effects of enhanced sp2 conjugation domains and increased graphitic nitrogen on the surfaces of the CDs result in a red shift in fluorescence. The AIE phenomenon is achieved by restricting the intramolecular motion of the disulfide -containing bonds present on the surfaces of the CDs. Utilizing their unique dual emission properties, excellent AIE characteristics and tunable fluorescence colors. These CDs are intended for applications in information anti-counterfeiting, fingerprint detection and optoelectronics.
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Non-stoichiometric gadolinium zirconate transparent ceramics with less Gd content
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116895
Jianjun Zeng , Kuibao Zhang , Baozhu Luo
The non-stoichiometric design concept can effectively regulate internal defects in materials. Therefore, it can be applied to the fabrication of gadolinium zirconium oxide transparent ceramics to guide defect formation and promote the sintering process of the ceramics. In this study, transparent ceramics of non-stoichiometric Gd2+XZr2O7+3X/2 with reduced Gd content were synthesized using a well-established combustion method combined with vacuum sintering. The XRD and TEM analyses revealed the presence of numerous defects within the crystal, leading to lattice shrinkage. These introduced defects significantly facilitated the sintering process, resulting in ceramics with high optical transmittance and large grain sizes. Furthermore, the band gap was found to vary correspondingly with changes in lattice parameters. These findings demonstrate that non-stoichiometric design provides an effective strategy to modulate defect concentration, enhance optical properties, and tune the band gap of the material.
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Controllable fabrications of multicore-shell Au@ZnO nanostructures for plasmonic photocatalysis
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116898
Shiya Rong , Pengfei Cheng , Weiming Song , Xuyan Zhang , Jieming Huang , Guofu Zhou , Zhang Zhang , Junming Liu
Core-shell nanostructures have attracted the interest of many researchers due to their unique structural features and suitable band structure match. However, the fabricated core-shell nanostructures generally have only one core, which makes it challenging to explore the collective effect of multiple cores. Herein, two kinds of multicore-shell Au@ZIF-8 and Au@ZnO were synthesized, focusing on the effect of Au concentration on the optical and photocatalytic properties of the latter. By controlling the concentration of Au precursor, different quantities of Au NPs can be encapsulated in one ZIF-8 nanocrystal. Consequently, the hybridization effect and its localized surface plasmon resonance effect of Au NPs could also be accordingly regulated, with Au-0.4@ZnO showing the best photocatalytic activity. This work offers a new inspiration on regulating the plasmonic properties of the multicore-shell nanostructure, which holds an appealing prospect in plasmonic photocatalysis, surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection, and intermediates identification in catalytic reactions.
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Morphology, microstructure and optical properties of nanostructured ultrasonically sprayed ZnO thin films with different thicknesses
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116899
J. Pérez-Pérez , E. Pedrero , Y. Rodríguez-Lazcano , J.A. Rodríguez
Two sets of nanostructured ZnO thin films were deposited by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis (USP) at 350 °C and annealed at 450 °C for 2 h in air, one on crystalline silicon to measure refractive index by Ellipsometry and the other on transparent (glass) substrates to measure transmittance. A homemade USP set-up was developed with specific features to avoid traditional difficulties with this deposition technique. The spraying solution was prepared by dissolving zinc acetate dihydrate in distilled water. All deposition parameters were fixed, but the deposition time, thus obtaining films with different thicknesses. The measurements were directed to follow the growth process through time. The films are polycrystalline with preferential growth in the direction normal to (101) planes and exhibit a single phase hexagonal wurtzite microstructure. According to SEM observations, surface reactions of the gas-solid type seems to dominate the growth in all cases; however, as thickness increases, a change occurs. Initially, the films exhibit a granular (nanostructured) growth, film surfaces are specular to naked eye, the grain size increases and the refractive index at λ = 632.8 nm varies in the atypically wide range from 1.51 to 1.96. These experimental values fit a curve that nears the value n ≈ 1.99, close to that of bulk ZnO single crystal. As thickness further increases, granular growth ceases and the formation of grain aggregates begins, thus transforming the film surface from specular to opaque. Therefore, film morphology and optical properties depend on thickness for both types of substrate.
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation activity of SrCeO3 nanophosphors: Aloe vera gel-mediated synthesis and UV light-driven eradication of Titan Yellow dye
IF 3.8 3区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116900
Sanjay S. Majani , R.B. Basavaraj , Muzaffar Iqbal , Chandan Shivamallu , Raghavendra G. Amachawadi , Venkatachalaiah K.N , Shiva Prasad Kollur
Efficient nanomaterials offer significant potential for environmental remediation by enhancing the degradation of pollutants and improving the sustainability of cleaning processes. In this study, SrCeO3 nanophosphors (NPs) were synthesized utilizing the gel/solution combustion method and subsequently subjected to comprehensive structural, morphological, and optical characterization. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a predominant orthorhombic phase (Pnma) alignment of SrCeO3 NPs, which is in agreement with the JCPDS card #01-083-1156, with a calculated crystallite size of 35.38 nm, corroborated by the Williamson-Hall (W–H) plot (37.15 nm). Absorption studies unveiled a distinctive band-gap value of 2.63 eV, indicating its potential for efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showcased a coral-like morphology, while energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) confirmed the presence of precursor elements. Further, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) of the as-prepared SrCeO3 NPs confirmed the presence of metal-carbonate vibrations within the range of 1600-1200 cm−1, along with metal-oxygen stretching in the range of 900-650 cm−1. Raman spectroscopy exhibited an intense peak at 459.78 cm−1, attributed to Ce–O (metal-oxygen) stretching. Excitation and emission spectra displayed characteristic bands at 255–300 nm and 450 nm, respectively, attributing to an effective charge transfer. Furthermore, the prepared SrCeO3 NPs were evaluated using Titan Yellow (TY) for dye degradation studies. The results showed a predominant 97.67 % degradation aligning with 1st-order kinetics with k1 = 0.118. In addition, investigation was carried out which presents a detailed insight into the plausible mechanisms of degradation of Titan Yellow, focusing on the important functions of azo bond cleavage, oxidation, and desulfonation. The results are meaningful in that they provide useful information regarding the environmental fate of Titan Yellow and its degradation pathways for wastewater treatment processes. This comprehensive study underscores the successful synthesis and potential applications of SrCeO3 NPs in degrading organic dye molecules.
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