RSC Advances  

This work demonstrates the impact of microwave (MW) irradiation on third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) processes in chemically deposited NiO nanostructure films.

Copper tin sulphide (Cu₂SnS₃) (CTS) has emerged as a potent material for applications in photovoltaic, thermoelectric, electrochemical, biological, and other fields.

Considerably high photoresponsive characteristics of an extremely low bias driven, fast-response, and visible-blind SnO₂/Si heterojunction photodetector via pulsed laser deposition.

A direct band gap nature located at Γ-point was noticed in these compounds. The considerable thermoelectric characteristics implying that these compounds have potential for thermoelectric applications.

The current study employed a novel approach to design polymer composites with modified structural and declined optical band gaps.

The photodegradation and self-recovery of CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals changed body color, luminescence intensity, and illumination color of devices, potentially broadening applicability.

A series of DKDP crystals with different deuterium contents were grown and their structural, optical and thermal properties were systematically studied.

The nonlinear current density–electric field (J–E) plots of Cd_1−xNa_xCu₃Ti₄O₁₂ ceramics. All samples exhibited good nonlinear characteristics.

Improved syntheses, detailed characterizations and reactions of a series of acene-2,3-dicarbaldehydes including tetracene-2,3-dicarbaldehyde are described.

Kirigami patterns on monolayer WS₂ enhance stretchability and tailor mechanical properties. MD simulations show increased tensile strain, reduced strength, and optimal performance from adjusted overlap ratio, cut density, and length-to-width ratios.

The increasing demand for eco-friendly and stable optoelectronic materials has led to interest in all-inorganic lead-free halide perovskites.

Monolayer MoS₂ surface is modified via low energy electron irradiation, where its photoluminescence intensity can exhibit quenching and recovery behavior in response to the oxygen exposure.

Our work introduces, for the first time, the doping approach of monolayer Sr_1−xFe_xS, offering promising avenues for applications in spintronics and monolayer-based solar cells.

A composite functional film with a random positive-pyramidal light-trapping structure and down-conversion capabilities has been prepared by the soft nanoimprint technique to enhance light utilization for solar cells.

3-D TL spectrum (a) and contour plot (2D-TL) of the emission spectrum (b) of the natural quartz (with the heating rate of β = 5 °C s⁻¹, γ-ray irradiation Dγ = 6.4 Gy).

We present the extracts of Peganum harmala in solid matrices as environmentally-friendly color converters for LEDs. The extract incorporated into paper possesses a quantum yield of 44.7% and its LED achieves a luminous efficiency of 21.9 lm W⁻¹.

An on-chip quantum Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm device enables electrical tuning by applying varying external voltages to each unit via two gates.

Roles of excess electrons and van der Waals forces in enhancing dynamic nonlinear optical response of Si₉M₅ clusters are revealed.

We investigated the solvent-dependent excited state properties of a novel D–A molecule. As the solvent polarity increased, intersystem crossing disappeared, radiative transitions decreased, and charge transfer states were generated.

The presence of internal distortion and high electronegativity in M elements can greatly enhance the NLO capability of 1D-[MX2]_∞ structures.

The GaGeSe₃ monolayer: a promising 2D material for photocatalysts and electronics with high solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency and electron mobility.

This review covers recent advancements in the synthesis of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and their properties. It highlights GQDs' applications in bioimaging for tumor visualization and MRI, as well as in various biosensing technologies.

Herein, a series of heterocyclic organic compounds (PYFD1–PYFD7) are designed with different acceptor moieties at the terminal position of a reference compound (PYFR) for nonlinear optical (NLO) active materials.

Intramolecular charge transfer plays crucial role in shaping linear and nonlinear optical response properties of novel pyrrolopyrrole aza-BODIPY-based push–pull chromophores.

The microstructure and physical properties of reflective and black aluminum were compared for layers of different thicknesses deposited by magnetron sputtering on fused silica substrates.