Themed collection 2015 Journal of Materials Chemistry C Hot Papers

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Long wavelength AIEgen of quinoline-malononitrile

In this Highlight, we summarize some recent advances in the area of red to near-infrared fluorescent AIE-active organic materials via tailoring the building block of quinoline-malononitrile (QM), and its application in bioimaging.

Graphical abstract: Long wavelength AIEgen of quinoline-malononitrile
From the themed collection: Shape-Responsive Fluorophores
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Taking electrons out of bioelectronics: bioprotonic memories, transistors, and enzyme logic

We highlight our recent efforts in developing devices that control the flow of H+ and OH in biological polymers.

Graphical abstract: Taking electrons out of bioelectronics: bioprotonic memories, transistors, and enzyme logic
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From commercial tyrosine polymers to a tailored polydopamine platform: concepts, issues and challenges en route to melanin-based bioelectronics

Current issues/challenges in the development of biocompatible eumelanin-based devices ranging from commercial eumelanins through 5,6-dihydroxyindole polymers to mussel-inspired polydopamine are presented.

Graphical abstract: From commercial tyrosine polymers to a tailored polydopamine platform: concepts, issues and challenges en route to melanin-based bioelectronics
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Methods to pattern liquid metals

This highlight overviews state-of-the-art methods to pattern liquid metals for use in microfluidics and electronic components that are soft, stretchable, and shape reconfigurable.

Graphical abstract: Methods to pattern liquid metals
Review Article

Stimuli and shape responsive ‘boron-containing’ luminescent organic materials

A review on the recent developments of boron based shape and stimuli sensitive functional luminescent materials is presented.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli and shape responsive ‘boron-containing’ luminescent organic materials
Review Article

Crystal organometal halide perovskites with promising optoelectronic applications

Crystal organometal halide perovskites with specific morphologies and unique optoelectronic properties have extended their applications into the whole optoelectronic field.

Graphical abstract: Crystal organometal halide perovskites with promising optoelectronic applications
Review Article

Adhering magnetic molecules to surfaces

In this review we aim to present an overview of the work that has been performed on attaching and studying Single-Molecule Magnets (SMMs) on various surfaces, with an emphasis on molecular design for surface interaction and on the magnetic properties before and after adhesion occurs.

Graphical abstract: Adhering magnetic molecules to surfaces
Review Article

Sensitizers with rigidified-aromatics as the conjugated spacers for dye-sensitized solar cells

Metal-free dyes with rigidified-aromatic segments as the conjugated spacers for dye-sensitized solar cells are compiled and reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Sensitizers with rigidified-aromatics as the conjugated spacers for dye-sensitized solar cells
Review Article

Electrically responsive photonic crystals: a review

Tunable photonic crystals (TPCs) represent an important class of intelligent materials, which can be used as optically active components and as functional technology to change an object's colour. Here, we review progresses in electrically responsive PCs: a subclass of these smart materials which employs electrical stimulation as direct or indirect trigger for tuning optical properties.

Graphical abstract: Electrically responsive photonic crystals: a review
Review Article

Ultrathin graphene: electrical properties and highly efficient electromagnetic interference shielding

Ultrathin graphene, a 2D material, demonstrates outstanding features and rapid growth for EMI shielding due to its strong absorption towards electromagnetic waves in composites. It is sought after for communication, electronic devices, information security, electromagnetic pollution defense and healthcare.

Graphical abstract: Ultrathin graphene: electrical properties and highly efficient electromagnetic interference shielding
Review Article

Nano-bioelectronics via dip-pen nanolithography

This review charts the development of dip-pen nanolithography (DPN) for the fabrication of nanoscale bioelectronic and biomaterial interfaces.

Graphical abstract: Nano-bioelectronics via dip-pen nanolithography
Review Article

The development of artificial porphyrinoids embedded with functional building blocks

The synthesis and applications of artificial porphyrinoids containing various functional building blocks by replacement of the pyrrole subunit have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: The development of artificial porphyrinoids embedded with functional building blocks
Open Access Review Article

Precursor strategies for metallic nano- and micropatterns using soft lithography

Soft lithographic methods describe a set of printing methods which are widely used for the preparation of structured surfaces.

Graphical abstract: Precursor strategies for metallic nano- and micropatterns using soft lithography
Review Article

Graphene quantum dots: versatile photoluminescence for energy, biomedical, and environmental applications

Graphene quantum dots have large surface area, high photostability, excellent biocompatibility and versatile photoluminescence, promising for various applications.

Graphical abstract: Graphene quantum dots: versatile photoluminescence for energy, biomedical, and environmental applications
Communication

Integration of aggregation-induced emission and delayed fluorescence into electronic donor–acceptor conjugates

Aggregation-induced emission and delayed fluorescence are observed simultaneously for the luminogens with an electron-donor and acceptor framework.

Graphical abstract: Integration of aggregation-induced emission and delayed fluorescence into electronic donor–acceptor conjugates
Communication

Modulating the electrical conductivity of metal–organic framework films with intercalated guest π-systems

The formation of guest-mediated π-donor/acceptor stacks within electroactive metal–organic frameworks activates long-range charge mobilization, boosting the electrical conductivity of the doped materials.

Graphical abstract: Modulating the electrical conductivity of metal–organic framework films with intercalated guest π-systems
Communication

Light-triggered generation of multifunctional gas-filled capsules on-demand

This communication describes a novel strategy for the generation of gas-filled capsules embedded with functional species in the membranes on demand.

Graphical abstract: Light-triggered generation of multifunctional gas-filled capsules on-demand
Communication

Brush-controlled oriented growth of TCNQ microwire arrays for field-effect transistors

We demonstrate a solution-based method by a writing brush to realize the controllable fabrication of highly-oriented and large-scale TCNQ microwire arrays, which can be grown on rigid and flexible substrates.

Graphical abstract: Brush-controlled oriented growth of TCNQ microwire arrays for field-effect transistors
Communication

Naphthyl substituted anthracene combining charge transport with light emission

A naphthyl anthracene derivative showed good carrier mobility and high luminescence, indicating the potential applications in multifunctional optoelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Naphthyl substituted anthracene combining charge transport with light emission
Communication

Triazatruxene based covalent organic framework and its quick-response fluorescence-on nature towards electron rich arenes

Two new 2D covalent organic frameworks were synthesized based on a triazatruxene unit, which could be used as potential fluorescent sensors for electron rich/deficient arene vapors.

Graphical abstract: Triazatruxene based covalent organic framework and its quick-response fluorescence-on nature towards electron rich arenes
Communication

Multi-scale thermal stability of niobate-based lead-free piezoceramics with large piezoelectricity

Multi-scale thermal stability of (K,Na)NbO3-based perovskites with a high d33 of 430 pC N−1 is investigated, revealing the origin of its large piezoelectricity.

Graphical abstract: Multi-scale thermal stability of niobate-based lead-free piezoceramics with large piezoelectricity
Communication

Photomobile materials with interpenetrating polymer networks composed of liquid-crystalline and amorphous polymers

Interpenetrating polymer networks composed of a crosslinked azobenzene liquid-crystalline polymer and poly(alkyl methacrylate)s were developed to enhance the photoresponsive and mechanical properties of photomobile polymer materials.

Graphical abstract: Photomobile materials with interpenetrating polymer networks composed of liquid-crystalline and amorphous polymers
Communication

Femtosecond spin-state photo-switching dynamics in an FeIII spin crossover solid accompanied by coherent structural vibrations

Femtosecond optical spectroscopy reveals coherent structural trapping accompanying spin-state photoswitching in a FeIII spin-crossover material.

Graphical abstract: Femtosecond spin-state photo-switching dynamics in an FeIII spin crossover solid accompanied by coherent structural vibrations
Open Access Communication

Supramolecular control of reverse spin transitions in cobalt(II) terpyridine complexes with diblock copolypeptide amphiphiles

The composites composed of the cobalt terpyridine complex [CoII(MeO-terpy)2]2+ and the diblock copolypeptide amphiphiles (including glutamic acid and leucine) with rectangular morphology and reverse spin transition were prepared.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular control of reverse spin transitions in cobalt(ii) terpyridine complexes with diblock copolypeptide amphiphiles
Communication

A Λ-shaped donor–π–acceptor–π–donor molecule with AIEE and CIEE activity and sequential logic gate behaviour

A novel Λ-shaped donor–π–acceptor–π–donor molecule BCPMM with AIEE, CIEE and polymorphism-dependent fluorescence properties was utilized to construct five simple logic gates and more than ten kinds of sequential combinational logic systems.

Graphical abstract: A Λ-shaped donor–π–acceptor–π–donor molecule with AIEE and CIEE activity and sequential logic gate behaviour
Communication

Lysine and dithiothreitol promoted ultrasensitive optical and colorimetric detection of mercury using anisotropic gold nanoparticles

Lysine and dithiothreitol promoted ultrasensitive optical and colorimetric detection of mercury using anisotropic gold nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Lysine and dithiothreitol promoted ultrasensitive optical and colorimetric detection of mercury using anisotropic gold nanoparticles
Communication

Infrared invisibility stickers inspired by cephalopods

The skin morphology of cephalopods endows them with remarkable camouflage capabilities. Herein, we report infrared invisibility stickers inspired by the structures and proteins found in cephalopod skin. These stickers enable arbitrary objects to acquire reconfigurable infrared camouflage patterning. Our work represents an initial step towards wearable biomimetic infrared stealth technologies.

Graphical abstract: Infrared invisibility stickers inspired by cephalopods
Communication

The position effect of an ethynyl spacer on the carrier mobility of anthracene derivatives

The naphthalenyl ethynyl substitution at the 1- and 2-positions of anthracene exhibits totally different film forming ability and hole mobility.

Graphical abstract: The position effect of an ethynyl spacer on the carrier mobility of anthracene derivatives
Communication

A robust ionic liquid–polymer gate insulator for high-performance flexible thin film transistors

An ionic liquid–polymer (IL–PVP) dielectric layer with robust mechanical strength and flexibility was fabricated by a chemical interaction between the ionic liquid and polymer. This dielectric layer allowed operation of flexible thin film transistors with high performance.

Graphical abstract: A robust ionic liquid–polymer gate insulator for high-performance flexible thin film transistors
Communication

One-pot solvothermal synthesis of biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles mediated by cucurbit[n]urils

A facile one-step procedure for solvothermal synthesis of highly water-dispersible biocompatible magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles mediated by cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n]s) was presented.

Graphical abstract: One-pot solvothermal synthesis of biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles mediated by cucurbit[n]urils
Communication

On-surface assembly of low-dimensional Pb-coordinated metal–organic structures

Porphyrin-based one-dimensional chains, ladders, and two-dimensional networks incorporating the p-block element Pb are assembled on a Au(111) surface.

Graphical abstract: On-surface assembly of low-dimensional Pb-coordinated metal–organic structures
Communication

In situ synthesis of stimulus-responsive luminescent organic materials using a reactive inkjet printing approach

A stimulus (vapour/heat)-responsive fluorescent dye as well as a luminescent conjugated polymer were readily generated using a reactive inkjet printing system.

Graphical abstract: In situ synthesis of stimulus-responsive luminescent organic materials using a reactive inkjet printing approach
Communication

Temperature-controlled morphology evolution of porphyrin nanostructures at an oil–aqueous interface

The facile fabrication of various porphyrin nanostructures at an oil–aqueous interface is demonstrated. The obtained structures vary depending on assembly temperature, and include tree-, wavy-, honeycomb, ring-, skeleton-, jar-, hollow spherical and flask-like.

Graphical abstract: Temperature-controlled morphology evolution of porphyrin nanostructures at an oil–aqueous interface
Communication

Phosphorescence switch and logic gate of iridium(III) complexes containing a triarylboron moiety triggered by fluoride and an electric field

A new concept of phosphorescence switch and logic gate has been proposed based on iridium(III) complexes containing triarylboron moieties.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorescence switch and logic gate of iridium(iii) complexes containing a triarylboron moiety triggered by fluoride and an electric field
Communication

Highly efficient, little efficiency roll-off orange-red electrophosphorescent devices based on a bipolar iridium complex

A novel bipolar phosphor BZQPG realizes a series of highly efficient orange-red PhOLEDs with the wide-range doping concentrations of 15, 20 and 25 wt%. They exhibit stable CIEx,y (0.57 ± 0.01, 0.41 ± 0.01) and constantly high peak PE and EQE values of >60 lm W−1 and 22%, respectively.

Graphical abstract: Highly efficient, little efficiency roll-off orange-red electrophosphorescent devices based on a bipolar iridium complex
Communication

Charge transport in nanoparticular thin films of zinc oxide and aluminum-doped zinc oxide

In this work, we report on the electrical characterization of nanoparticular thin films of zinc oxide and aluminum-doped ZnO. Temperature-dependent current–voltage measurements revealed that charge transport is well described by the Poole–Frenkel model.

Graphical abstract: Charge transport in nanoparticular thin films of zinc oxide and aluminum-doped zinc oxide
Communication

High-yield synthesis of gold nanoribbons by using binary surfactants

Gold nanoribbons with high morphological yield and great SERS performance have been successfully prepared by using binary surfactants.

Graphical abstract: High-yield synthesis of gold nanoribbons by using binary surfactants
Communication

A room-temperature method for coating a ZnS shell on semiconductor quantum dots

A room-temperature method based on phase transfer and reaction between Zn2+ and S2− in toluene for coating a ZnS shell on quantum dots.

Graphical abstract: A room-temperature method for coating a ZnS shell on semiconductor quantum dots
Communication

The reported anomalous emission intensity of the 5D07F4 transition of Eu3+ in a molybdate double perovskite

The assigned anomalous upconversion emission intensity of the 5D07F4 transition of Eu3+ in the double perovskite Sr2Ca(W1−xMox)O6 co-doped with Yb3+ is shown to be due to a transition metal impurity present in the MoO3 starting material.

Graphical abstract: The reported anomalous emission intensity of the 5D0 → 7F4 transition of Eu3+ in a molybdate double perovskite
Communication

Electrochromic properties of self-organized multifunctional V2O5–polymer hybrid films

Bio-inspired electrochromic V2O5–polymer hybrid films were prepared following a one-step self-organization procedure based on liquid crystal formation of organic and inorganic components.

Graphical abstract: Electrochromic properties of self-organized multifunctional V2O5–polymer hybrid films
Communication

Synergistic electrical bistability in a conductive spin crossover heterostructure

A flexible heterostructure is reported herein, which elastically couples the volumetric variation during SCO to the electrical conductivity of a strain-sensitive metallic conductor, thereby resulting in synergistic electrical bistability.

Graphical abstract: Synergistic electrical bistability in a conductive spin crossover heterostructure
Communication

Carbon nanodot–ORMOSIL fluorescent paint and films

Room temperature synthesis of micelle-protected highly fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) and fabrication of scratch-resistant CND–ORMOSIL films and paint.

Graphical abstract: Carbon nanodot–ORMOSIL fluorescent paint and films
Communication

Soluble polycyclosilane–polysiloxane hybrid material and silicon thin film with optical properties at 193 nm and etch selectivity

Silicon thin films that fulfil the needs of current semiconductor lithography were prepared from a new class of polycyclosilane–polysiloxane hybrid materials.

Graphical abstract: Soluble polycyclosilane–polysiloxane hybrid material and silicon thin film with optical properties at 193 nm and etch selectivity
Communication

Effects of side groups on the kinetics of charge carrier recombination in dye molecule-doped multilayer organic light-emitting diodes

Effects of side groups on the kinetics of charge carrier recombination are investigated in dye molecule-doped multilayer organic light-emitting diodes by transient electroluminescence.

Graphical abstract: Effects of side groups on the kinetics of charge carrier recombination in dye molecule-doped multilayer organic light-emitting diodes
Communication

Ferroelectricity in Dion–Jacobson ABiNb2O7 (A = Rb, Cs) compounds

Ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity in CsBiNb2O7 are demonstrated for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Ferroelectricity in Dion–Jacobson ABiNb2O7 (A = Rb, Cs) compounds
Communication

Efficient polymer solar cells fabricated from solvent processing additive solution

In this study, high concentration or pure high boiling temperature solvent, chloronaphthalene (CN) was used as solvent for fabrications of efficient PSCs. The effects of high concentrations/purity of CN as solvent on device performances were reported.

Graphical abstract: Efficient polymer solar cells fabricated from solvent processing additive solution
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Do charges delocalize over multiple molecules in fullerene derivatives?

We address the question of charge delocalization in amorphous and crystalline fullerene solids by performing state of the art calculations encompassing force-field molecular dynamics, microelectrostatic and quantum-chemical methods.

Graphical abstract: Do charges delocalize over multiple molecules in fullerene derivatives?
Open Access Paper

Mechanoresponsive liquid crystals exhibiting reversible luminescent color changes at ambient temperature

Oligothiophene-based liquid crystals having a wide luminescent color variation exhibit reversible luminescent color changes induced by mechanical shearing and subsequent aging at ambient temperature.

Graphical abstract: Mechanoresponsive liquid crystals exhibiting reversible luminescent color changes at ambient temperature
From the themed collection: Shape-Responsive Fluorophores
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A dual responsive “turn-on” fluorophore for orthogonal selective sensing of biological thiols and hydrogen peroxide

A dual responsive probe capable of generating two different responses upon reacting with thiols and H2O2 in a highly selective manner was developed.

Graphical abstract: A dual responsive “turn-on” fluorophore for orthogonal selective sensing of biological thiols and hydrogen peroxide
From the themed collection: Shape-Responsive Fluorophores
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Efficient silicon quantum dots light emitting diodes with an inverted device structure

SiQDs with an average diameter of 2.6 ± 0.5 nm are used as the light emitting material in high-efficiency inverted structure light emitting diodes.

Graphical abstract: Efficient silicon quantum dots light emitting diodes with an inverted device structure
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RE3Sb3Zn2O14 (RE = La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd): a new family of pyrochlore derivatives with rare earth ions on a 2D Kagome lattice

RE3Sb3Zn2O14 (RE = La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd) is a series of novel pyrochlore-related materials with 2D Kagome lattices formed by RE3+ and Sb5+. The rare earth is the only magnetic ion in the structure; this family is therefore an archetype for exploring magnetic frustration on a 2D Kagome lattice.

Graphical abstract: RE3Sb3Zn2O14 (RE = La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd): a new family of pyrochlore derivatives with rare earth ions on a 2D Kagome lattice
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Facial synthesis of KCu7S4 nanobelts for nonvolatile memory device applications

A memory device was fabricated based on KCu7S4 nanobelts/Cu Schottky diode which displayed typical resistive switching behavior with a low set voltage of 0.4–1 V, a current ON/OFF ratio of ∼104, and a retention time >104 s.

Graphical abstract: Facial synthesis of KCu7S4 nanobelts for nonvolatile memory device applications
Open Access Paper

Effect of intercalation and chromophore arrangement on the linear and nonlinear optical properties of model aminopyridine push–pull molecules

Three push–pull aminopyridine derivatives having D–π–A, D–(π–A)2, and D–(π–A)3 arrangements were examined as model organic chromophores capable of intercalation into inorganic layered materials.

Graphical abstract: Effect of intercalation and chromophore arrangement on the linear and nonlinear optical properties of model aminopyridine push–pull molecules
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An organic–inorganic hybrid co-crystal complex as a high-performance solid-state nonlinear optical switch

An organic–inorganic hybrid co-crystal complex exhibits an attractive switching nonlinear optical performance with a superior contrast and high repeatability.

Graphical abstract: An organic–inorganic hybrid co-crystal complex as a high-performance solid-state nonlinear optical switch
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Effects of interfacial transition layers on the electrical properties of individual Fe30Co61Cu9/Cu multilayer nanowires

We accurately measure the electrical properties of individual Fe30Co61Cu9/Cu multilayered nanowires using nanomanipulators in in situ SEM to reveal that interfacial transition layers are influential in determining their transport behaviors.

Graphical abstract: Effects of interfacial transition layers on the electrical properties of individual Fe30Co61Cu9/Cu multilayer nanowires
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Improved thermal stability and retention properties of Cu–Te based CBRAM by Ge alloying

Ge alloyed Cu–Te thin films showing improved thermal stability and enhanced retention properties when implemented as a cation supply layer in conductive bridge random access memory cells.

Graphical abstract: Improved thermal stability and retention properties of Cu–Te based CBRAM by Ge alloying
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Inverted and large flexible organic light-emitting diodes with low operating voltage

Green phosphorescent inverted organic light-emitting diodes (IOLEDs) with 1,4,5,8,9,11-hexaazatriphenylene-hexacarbonitrile (HAT-CN)/aluminium/n-doped 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline (Bphen) used as an electron injection layer (EIL) were demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: Inverted and large flexible organic light-emitting diodes with low operating voltage
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Manifestation of high-temperature ferromagnetism in fluorinated graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets

We demonstrate a novel two-dimensional material, fluorinated graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanosheets, with intrinsic ferromagnetism; its Curie temperature can reach as high as 700 K.

Graphical abstract: Manifestation of high-temperature ferromagnetism in fluorinated graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets
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Colloidal synthesis of Cu2−xAgxCdSnSe4 nanocrystals: microstructures facilitate high performance thermoelectricity

We have demonstrated Cu2−xAgxCdSnSe4 nanocrystals can result in decreases in the lattice thermal conductivity while increasing the Seebeck coefficient. A ZT up to 0.8 was obtained when x is 0.3.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal synthesis of Cu2−xAgxCdSnSe4 nanocrystals: microstructures facilitate high performance thermoelectricity
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A brilliant cryogenic magnetic coolant: magnetic and magnetocaloric study of ferromagnetically coupled GdF3

The magnetocaloric effect of an inorganic framework material with repeating GdF3 units has been studied using isothermal magnetization and heat capacity measurements.

Graphical abstract: A brilliant cryogenic magnetic coolant: magnetic and magnetocaloric study of ferromagnetically coupled GdF3
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Co-titration of AgNO3 and HAuCl4: a new route to the synthesis of Ag@Ag–Au core–frame nanocubes with enhanced plasmonic and catalytic properties

We report a new strategy for the synthesis of Ag@Ag–Au core–frame nanocubes by co-titrating AgNO3 and HAuCl4 concomitantly into an aqueous suspension of Ag nanocubes in the presence of ascorbic acid (AA) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) at room temperature.

Graphical abstract: Co-titration of AgNO3 and HAuCl4: a new route to the synthesis of Ag@Ag–Au core–frame nanocubes with enhanced plasmonic and catalytic properties
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Equivalent energy-level structures in stacked metamaterials

For stacked metamaterials, meta-atoms act as real atoms in nature materials, whose characteristic frequency bands behave as the equivalent energy levels.

Graphical abstract: Equivalent energy-level structures in stacked metamaterials
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Self-powered flexible pressure sensors with vertically well-aligned piezoelectric nanowire arrays for monitoring vital signs

We propose an in situ poling of vertically well-aligned piezoelectric nanowire arrays with preferential polarization orientation as highly sensitive self-powered sensors for monitoring vital signs.

Graphical abstract: Self-powered flexible pressure sensors with vertically well-aligned piezoelectric nanowire arrays for monitoring vital signs
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Incompletely condensed POSS-based spin-on-glass networks for impeccable ultra low-k integration

The integration reliability of mechanically robust, ultra low-k spin-on-glass poly(methyl)silsesquioxanes incorporating incompletely condensed methyl-POSS were examined for next generation microelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Incompletely condensed POSS-based spin-on-glass networks for impeccable ultra low-k integration
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High LUMO energy pyrrolidinofullerenes as promising electron-acceptor materials for organic solar cells

Appropriately designed pyrrolidinofullerenes loaded with electron donor alkoxy groups showed enhanced VOC and power conversion efficiencies in organic solar cells.

Graphical abstract: High LUMO energy pyrrolidinofullerenes as promising electron-acceptor materials for organic solar cells
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Synthesis of novel nonlinear optical chromophores: achieving excellent electro-optic activity by introducing benzene derivative isolation groups into the bridge

Introducing benzene derivative isolation groups into the π-bridge improved the EO coefficient (r33) greatly.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of novel nonlinear optical chromophores: achieving excellent electro-optic activity by introducing benzene derivative isolation groups into the bridge
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Tunable green to yellowish-orange phosphor Na3LuSi2O7:Eu2+,Mn2+via energy transfer for UV-LEDs

A series of green-yellowish-orange-emitting Eu2+,Mn2+-doped Na3LuSi2O7 (NLSO) phosphors, synthesized via the high-temperature solid state reaction process, have been investigated in detail.

Graphical abstract: Tunable green to yellowish-orange phosphor Na3LuSi2O7:Eu2+,Mn2+via energy transfer for UV-LEDs
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A strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of optical thermometers in β-NaLuF4:Yb3+/Er3+ nanocrystals

A strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of optical thermometers is developed herein by using non-thermally coupled levels of Er3+.

Graphical abstract: A strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of optical thermometers in β-NaLuF4:Yb3+/Er3+ nanocrystals
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Transparent composites prepared from bacterial cellulose and castor oil based polyurethane as substrates for flexible OLEDs

Flexible and transparent BC/PU composites were prepared, which exhibit excellent transparency (up to 90%) in the visible region and great mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of up to 69 MPa and a Young's modulus of up to 6 GPa.

Graphical abstract: Transparent composites prepared from bacterial cellulose and castor oil based polyurethane as substrates for flexible OLEDs
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Controlling Nd-to-Yb energy transfer through a molecular approach

Fully efficient Nd-to-Er energy transfer has been studied at the molecular level in the heterobimetallic NdYb2Q9 light molecular converter.

Graphical abstract: Controlling Nd-to-Yb energy transfer through a molecular approach
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