Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry C Emerging Investigators
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Contributors to the Emerging Investigators 2023 issue
Journal of Materials Chemistry C profiles contributors to the Emerging Investigators issue.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 12799-12806
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC90187D
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The future of electronic materials is…degradable!
In the last decade, electronic applications have multiplied and thus various materials have been widely used. This study focuses on the last years of degradable/disintegrable electronic materials both as supporting and active materials.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11803-11813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01128C
Perspectives of thin-film lithium niobate and electro-optic polymers for high-performance electro-optic modulation
We summarized the recent progress and perspectives of Pockels electro-optic materials thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) and electro-optic polymer (EOP) for next-generation wide-bandwidth and low-power electro-optic modulation.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11107-11122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01132A
The design, synthesis and application of rubicene based polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Rubicene, a key nanofragment of C70, is attracting great attention owing to its unique molecular structure and physicochemical properties.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 16429-16438
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02876C
Recent progress in tuning charge transport in single-molecule junctions by substituents
We summarized the mechanism of substituent influence on single-molecule conductivity into three aspects: the quantum interference effect, the electronic effect of substituents and the conformational restriction of the conductive backbone.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 14515-14526
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02035E
Disentangle electronic, structural, and spin dynamics using transient extreme ultraviolet spectroscopy
In this review, we highlight the recent application of tabletop transient XUV spectroscopy to materials science, focusing on understanding the coupled electronic, structural, and spin dynamics.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 12128-12146
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01526B
PEDOT and PEDOT:PSS thin-film electrodes: patterning, modification and application in stretchable organic optoelectronic devices
This review mainly focuses on patterning strategies and modification methods for better electrical and mechanical properties of PEDOT-based thin-film electrodes as well as their applications in stretchable organic optoelectronics.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 10435-10454
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01579C
A comprehensive review of gallium nitride (GaN)-based gas sensors and their dynamic responses
This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent progress in GaN-based gas sensors with a focus on their dynamic-related responses, mechanisms and applications, which are important for sensing performance, efficiency, and signal processing.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 10121-10148
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01126G
Nanoporous anodic alumina-based iontronics: fundamentals and applications
An overview of structural, chemical, and iontronic properties of nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) with proof-of-principle demonstrations of state-of-the-art iontronic applications such as ionic diodes, sensors, and osmotic energy generators.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9051-9081
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01735D
Wearable electrochromic materials and devices: from visible to infrared modulation
This review systematically introduces and discusses the recent advances and progress in wearable electrochromic devices with optical modulation from the visible to infrared range.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 7183-7210
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01142A
Synthesis, structure, and application of boron-containing macrocycles
In recent years, boron-containing macrocycles have received considerable research interest.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 7144-7158
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01009K
A nonbenzenoid acepleiadylene derivative with small band gap for near-infrared organic phototransistors
A new nonbenzenoid acepleiadylene derivative (APD-DPP) has been synthesized, exhibiting NIR absorption and a higher charge mobility than its pyrene-based isomers. These features have enabled its application in high-performance NIR photodetectors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 10149-10153
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01520C
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Vector piezoelectric response and ferroelectric domain formation in Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 films
The evolution of the vector piezoelectric response of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 films on SrTiO3 substrates with different orientations shows the large and anisotropic in-plane piezoelectric response in films grown on SrTiO3(110).
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 7219-7226
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01145C
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Transfer-printing of patterned PEDOT:PSS structures for bendable, stretchable and biodegradable electronics
A novel technique to transfer-print variously treated PEDOT:PSS films onto stretchable substrates, including a patterning strategy and electrical and morphological analyses is presented to pave the way for advancements in stretchable electronics.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 3865-3872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC04485H
ortho O-Annulated azabenzannulated perylenediimide and bisazacoronenediimide
The synthesis of electron-deficient ortho O-annulated bisazacoronenediimides is reported. Their preliminary results in devices, strong light absorption and flat structure make them a new interesting scaffold for the design of electron acceptors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 14631-14640
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02376A
A moldable PEDOT:PSS dry electrode with excellent epidermal compliance for wearable electrocardiogram monitoring
An aerogel dry electrode was prepared by an interesting foaming process. The resultant aerogel displayed impressive microscale shape moldability, enabling excellent skin compliance for high-quality ECG signal detection.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 13387-13394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01988H
Dithiene-fused quinoxalineimide-based all-acceptor polymers for n-type organic semiconductors
Integration of bithiophene imide (BTI) and quinoxaline (Qx) units into a new electron-deficient building block, dithiene-fused quinoxalineimide (DTQI), is an effective strategy for constructing n-type polymer semiconductors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11905-11911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02243A
Automated corona discharge (CD) for efficient and broad-spectrum surface and air sterilization
Corona discharge can be a safe, efficient, affordable, automatable, and environmentally friendly method to sterilize air and surfaces, including personal protective equipment.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11834-11841
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC00558E
Manipulating the transition of aggregated states to control the photochromism in a new triphenylethylene derivative
By switching the aggregated state of the solid from the crystalline to the amorphous form, the gated transformation of photochromism was realized and can be interconverted, demonstrating a new strategy for the regulation of photochromism.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11486-11491
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01093G
Supramolecular polymerization of chiral platinum(II) complexes: transformable nanoassemblies and their amplified circularly polarized luminescence
This research article presents a novel Pt(II) complex exhibiting polymorphic self-assembly with well-defined nanostructures in various conditions through the interplay of different non-covalent interactions.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11671-11680
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02375C
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Unlocking the sensing potential of phenyl-substituted perylene diimides under extreme conditions
The exceptionally strong optoelectronic sensitivity of PTCDI-Ph have been correlated with its structure and unconventional elasticity, offering an opportunity for developing new multimodal sensors with exceptional stability towards external stimuli.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11055-11065
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01146A
Freely-shapable fabrication of aerogel patterns and 3D architectures by freeze-assisted transfer printing
The methodology of freeze assisted transfer printing was proposed for the high-throughput patterning of aerogels into miniature arrays and 3D architectures. The broad material applicability makes it a useful tool for designing functional devices.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 10834-10842
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01121F
A skin-friendly soft strain sensor with direct skin adhesion enabled by using a non-toxic surfactant
Tween 80, an eco-friendly surfactant, enables the creation of conductive composites and dry-adhesive films for skin-friendly strain sensors that adhere directly. This wearable technology is vital for smart health systems and human–machine interfaces.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9611-9619
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01150J
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A stable physisorbed layer of packed capture antibodies for high-performance sensing applications
The uniformity and long-term stability of physisorbed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2-Spike1 at a solid interface are addressed. High-performance sensing is accomplished, outmatching the analytical performance achieved with the chemical bonding of capture antibodies.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9093-9106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01123B
Anisotropic X-ray detection performance of melt-grown CsPbBr3 single crystals
The investigation of the anisotropic X-ray detection performance of bulk CsPbBr3 single crystals grown by the vertical Bridgman method.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9153-9160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01085F
Multifunctional pseudohalide-based ionic liquid doping promotes efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
The introduction of TEAPF6, a multifunctional pseudohalide-based ionic liquid, into a perovskite film could increase the film crystal quality and reduce charge recombination, resulting in an improvement in the efficiency and stability of PSCs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9144-9152
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01028G
Rational design and synthesis of scintillating lanthanide coordination polymers for highly efficient X-ray imaging
Rational design the energy bridge of organic ligands in scintillating lanthanide coordination polymers improved conversion efficiency to enhance characteristic emission of lanthanide cations, achieving high efficient X-ray imaging.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 7405-7410
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC00761H
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Improving the biological interfacing capability of diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers via p-type doping
Polydiketopyrrolopyrrole terthiophene (DPP3T), a high-performing conjugated polymer, holds great potential as active material for bioelectronics. Herein, its surface properties are modulated through p-type doping, thereby enhancing the cell behaviour on top of the doped films.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 6943-6950
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01148H
Enhancing chemisorption efficiency and thin-film characteristics via a discrete feeding method in high-k dielectric atomic layer deposition for preventing interfacial layer formation
This study investigates the use of TiN and ZrO2 in metal–insulator–metal capacitors, crucial components in many electronic devices, especially DRAM by averting the formation of an interfacial layer between electrodes and insulators.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 6894-6901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC00704A
Band-engineered dual-band visible and short-wave infrared photodetector with metal chalcogenide colloidal quantum dots
A metal chalcogenide colloidal quantum dot-based dual-band detector consisting of two stacked photodiodes is reported that features bias-controlled visible and short-wave infrared dual operation modes.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 2842-2850
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC00066D
The unexpected mechanism of transformation from conventional room-temperature phosphorescence to TADF-type organic afterglow triggered by simple chemical modification
This study presents the mechanism of transformation of afterglow induced by specific chemical reactions. Consequently, highly efficient red TADF-type afterglow materials that counteract with the energy gap law have been achieved.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 2291-2301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC05261J
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Taking a closer look – how the microstructure of Dion–Jacobson perovskites governs their photophysics
Films of the two-dimensional Dion–Jacobson compound PDMAPbI4 are studied through concerted multimodal microscopy. Hyperspectral Raman and PL imaging underline the complex impact of the microstructure, composition, and orientation on the photophysics.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17539-17549
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC04406D
About this collection
Journal of Materials Chemistry C is pleased to present this themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research in 2023. This special collection showcases the very best work from materials chemists in the early stages of their independent career.
Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in optical, magnetic & electronic devices. Congratulations to all the outstanding researchers featured!
See also:
Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2023
Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators 2023