Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry C Recent Review Articles
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Fluorinated spacers: an effective strategy to tailor the optoelectronic properties and stability of metal-halide perovskites for photovoltaic applications
Spacer manoeuvring by fluorination to achieve ambient stability in perovskites towards oxygen, moisture, and light.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16949-16982
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03985K
Electronic pyroelectricity: the interplay of valence tautomerism and spin transition
The role of spin transition followed by unidirectional electron transfer at the redox-active centre induces spontaneous polarization in the crystal lattice, generating temporary voltage and current, i.e., the electronic pyroelectricity.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 4980-4984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC05007A
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Octahedral tilting in Prussian blue analogues
The trends in octahedral tilting in Prussian blue analogues are reviewed as a function of various structural factors. The link between tilting and functionality is discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13690-13699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00848C
Surface adhesion engineering for robust organic semiconductor devices
Strategies for enhancing interfacial adhesion of organic semiconductors by adhesive layer introduction, adhesive group functionalization, adhesive integrated agent, and physical mixing, have shown promising applications in various fields.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 2516-2526
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC05966A
Vertical organic transistors with short channels for multifunctional optoelectronic devices
For development of multifunctional smart devices, this perspective focuses on vertical transistors with short channels aided by nanotechnology.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 2494-2506
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC05055A
The prospects of organic semiconductor single crystals for spintronic applications
Spintronic applications of OSSCs are discussed from the aspects of molecular structure, stacking structure, OSSC-based spintronic device fabrication, and multifunctional applications.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 2507-2515
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC04333A
Dopant-mediated surface charge imbalance for enhancing the performance of metal oxide chemiresistive gas sensors
A generalized picture on how surface charge imbalance mediated by doping can affect the gas sensing behavior of metal oxide chemiresistive systems.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 1968-1976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC05144J
Perspective on the application of continuous flow chemistry for polymer-based organic electronics
In this perspective, we give an overview of the key historic achievements, the state-of-the-art, and future perspectives of flow chemistry applied to the synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic electronics.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 1606-1616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC04635G
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Infrared emitting and absorbing conjugated polymer nanoparticles as biological imaging probes
We discuss the synthesis of infrared-emitting conjugated polymer nanoparticles and their use in biological imaging. The image shows the vasculature of a mouse brain imaged with conjugated polymer nanoparticles (M. Liu et al., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed., 2021, 60, 983–989).
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 7860-7871
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02042D
Emerging trends in van der Waals 2D TMD heterojunction bipolar transistors
The bipolar junction transistor, has become an essential component for many modern circuits that are used for high-speed computing and communication, which is due to its ability of being able to amplify high-power signals.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 1648-1667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC04108A
From static to active photoluminescence tuning: functional spacer materials for plasmon–fluorophore interaction
This review provides a detailed insight into the smart selection of spacer material and preparation technique in a plasmonic–fluorophore hybrid system to tailor the system for a desired application, mainly targeting active photoluminescence tuning.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 1610-1647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02600G
Advances in circularly polarized luminescence materials based on helical polymers
The recent advances and future perspectives on circularly polarized luminescence materials based on optically active helical polymers are reviewed and discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 1242-1250
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC04715B
Poled polymers and their nonlinear optics
This paper reviews an overview of the history and research progress of poled polymers in terms of synthesis, poling method, and application, besides providing an outlook on it.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 1226-1241
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03917F
Vital roles of fluoroethylene carbonate in electrochemical energy storage devices: a review
The origin, synthesis, application and challenge of FEC electrolyte additive as a vital role used in different electrodes for LIBs have been reviewed.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 344-363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC04220G
Synthetic strategies, molecular engineering and applications of semiconducting polymers based on diarylethylene units in electronic devices
The progress in the synthesis and molecular engineering of semiconducting polymers based on diarylethylene units is presented. The physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of conjugated and finitely conjugated polymers are illustrated.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 18091-18119
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC04383A
Recent major advances and challenges in the emerging graphene-based nanomaterials in electrocatalytic fuel cell technology
Graphene and its derivatives with unique chemical and physical features have motivated great efforts and achieved substantial advances in fuel cell applications for renewable energy production.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17812-17873
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03227A
Opportunities and challenges for machine learning to select combination of donor and acceptor materials for efficient organic solar cells
In this review, current progress, opportunities, and challenges for ML in OSCs have been identified. Given the rapid advances in this field, impactful techniques that have been useful in extracting meaningful insights are discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17781-17811
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03276G
Emerging trends in 2D TMDs with a broken gap interface
Several review articles have previously addressed the investigation of p–n junction design.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17414-17430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03954K
Machine learning-driven advanced development of carbon-based luminescent nanomaterials
Machine learning has exhibited excellent performance in progressively accelerating the development of Carbon-based luminescent nanomaterials (CLNMs) in broad applications.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17431-17450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03789K
Monodisperse colloidal spheres with a high refractive index: their synthesis, assembly and application in structural colored materials
The review summarizes recent advances in preparing monodisperse colloidal spheres with a high refractive index, effective methods for assembling these spheres into structural color materials and their intriguing optical properties with related applications.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17451-17471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03726B
Transistors and logic circuits enabled by 2D transition metal dichalcogenides: a state-of-the-art survey
The promising roadmap for boosting the performance of TMD FETs, circuitry applications, perspective of the computing scheme and challenges of current integration technologies have been reviewed.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17002-17026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00964A
Recent progress in single-crystal structures of organic polymers
Polymer single crystals with confirmed structures through single-crystal structure analysis or electron diffraction analysis have been brought into a common platform to showcase their preparation, properties, importance, advantages, and potential.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 17027-17047
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02170F
The versatility of polymers in perovskite solar cells
Use of polymers as promising strategies to increase the reliability and boosting the PV performances of perovskite solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16983-17001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02807G
Recent progress of lead-free bismuth-based perovskite materials for solar cell applications
In this paper, the progress made in optimizing the structures, composition, crystallization kinetics and device performance of bismuth-based perovskite materials is reviewed to show some of the opportunities and challenges they have encountered.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16629-16656
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02643K
Growth characteristics and properties of Ga2O3 films fabricated by atomic layer deposition technique
The review summarizes the precursors, characterization techniques, factors moderating film growth, and the properties such as crystal structure, chemical composition, surface morphology, and optical properties of Ga2O3 films fabricated by ALD.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16247-16264
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03054C
Recent progress in imidazole based efficient near ultraviolet/blue hybridized local charge transfer (HLCT) characteristic fluorophores for organic light-emitting diodes
This review presents mechanisms and design strategies to obtain novel blue HLCT characteristic fluorophores for high-performance blue OLEDs. Depending on their molecular structures and functional groups they are further classified.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16173-16217
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03601K
Copper-based metal oxides for chemiresistive gas sensors
This review provides a comprehensive summary of the current progress in copper-based metal oxide chemiresistive gas sensors from the aspects of synthesis strategies, morphological influence, functional strategies, and excitation strategies.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 16218-16246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03583A
Recent advances of NIR-TADF (λmaxPL/EL > 700 nm) emitters and their applications in OLEDs
This review presents a new vista on the recent advances in molecular design, photophysical and electroluminescence performances of NIR emitters and their OLEDs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15681-15707
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03316J
Recent advances in benzodifuran based photovoltaic materials
The BDF-based materials have great significance in promoting the development of high-efficiency OSCs. We comprehensively summarize the structure–property relationships of BDF-based materials, and discuss the empirical regularities and perspectives.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15708-15724
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03126D
Understanding the role of inorganic carrier transport layer materials and interfaces in emerging perovskite solar cells
Besides the perovskite light absorber, engineering of the charge transport layers plays a prominent role in synergistically enhancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15725-15780
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02911A
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The electrochemical double layer at the graphene/aqueous electrolyte interface: what we can learn from simulations, experiments, and theory
The structure of the electrical-double layer of the graphene/aqueous–electrolyte interface is challenging to model and characterize experimentally. Here we review the published data and discuss their interpretation in the context of the EDL theory.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15225-15262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01631A
Carbon dots and miniaturizing fabrication of portable carbon dot-based devices for bioimaging, biosensing, heavy metal detection and drug delivery applications
Adopting the additive and subtractive fabrication techniques to integrate miniaturized portable devices with carbon dots for on-site and real-time analysis.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15277-15300
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03230A
Half-metallic double perovskite oxides: recent developments and future perspectives
This review summarizes the recent progress of half-metallic double perovskite oxides from theoretical and experimental aspects as well as their versatile applications.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15301-15338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03199J
Latest advances in sensors for optical detection of relevant amines: insights into lanthanide-based sensors
Overview on the use of lanthanide-containing fluorimetric sensors for amine detection. Most of these sensors use only 1 lanthanide, but 2 lanthanides may allow a higher resolution. The number of lanthanides determines the sensing mechanism.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 15263-15276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03143D
Twisted aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) contribute to mechanochromism materials: a review
Mechanochromic luminescence (MCL) materials have several promising advantages, such as controllable response, high sensing ability and recyclable utilization, and thus can be widely used as file encryption, security inks, stress sensors, etc.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14834-14867
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02512D
Gold nanocluster composites: preparation strategies, optical and catalytic properties, and applications
This review systematically summarizes the preparation strategies of gold nanocluster composites, analyzes their properties, and discusses their applications in sensing, bioimaging, and catalysis.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14812-14833
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02095E
Recent advances in TMD interfaces with seamless contacts
Two-dimensional (2D) hetero-phase homojunctions have become increasingly popular in recent years.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14795-14811
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02734H
Thermally conductive polymer-based composites: fundamentals, progress and flame retardancy/anti-electromagnetic interference design
Heat conduction, electromagnetic compatibility, flame retardancy mechanism, ways to enhance thermal conductivity and multifunctional design including heat conduction, flame retardancy and electromagnetic compatibility for polymer-based composites.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14399-14430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC03306B
Inkjet printing for scalable and patterned fabrication of halide perovskite-based optoelectronic devices
Advances and challenges in patterning of perovskite materials and fabrication of optoelectronic devices using IJP technologies are presented.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14379-14398
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02553A
Energy-saving chromium-activated garnet-structured phosphor-converted near-infrared light-emitting diodes
Phosphor-converted near-infrared light-emitting diodes based on garnet structure as the host for chromium incorporation are promising light sources for modern compact devices and are also an excellent alternative to traditional tungsten lamps.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14367-14378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02817D
A review of inkjet printing technology for personalized-healthcare wearable devices
Personalized healthcare (PHC) is a booming sector in the health science domain wherein researchers from diverse technical backgrounds are focusing on the need for remote human health monitoring.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14091-14115
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02511F
Black phosphorus-based nanohybrids for energy storage, catalysis, sensors, electronic/photonic devices, and tribological applications
In this review, we summarize several important BP-based nanohybrids and the majority of the reported synthetic routes, properties as well as applications of the nanohybrids.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14053-14079
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02355E
Weaving a magnificent world: 1D fibrous electrodes and devices for stretchable and wearable electronics
One-dimensional fibrous electronics has become one of the most important building blocks for weaving flexible and stretchable electronic devices, which holds great potential in practical wearable applications to weave a magnificent world.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14027-14052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02524H
Recent progress in InGaN-based photodetectors for visible light communication
This review summarizes the research on reducing the transit time, diffusion time, and RC time of InGaN-based visible light PDs to improve device performance, which is of great significance for the further development of visible light PDs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14080-14090
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02122F
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Diamond surface engineering for molecular sensing with nitrogen—vacancy centers
Quantum sensing with shallow nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond offer promise for chemical analysis. Preserving favorable NV spin and charge properties while enabling molecular surface functionalization remains a critical challenge.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13533-13569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01258H
Recent advances in the interfacial engineering of organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells: a materials perspective
Interfacial engineering of perovskite solar cells and its key roles are highlighted, and an overview of the recent advances in their related strategies using different materials in improving the photovoltaic performance and stability is given.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13611-13645
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01692C
Real-time views of morphological evolution in solution-processed organic photovoltaics
This review focuses on the morphological evolution of films for organic photovoltaics from the perspective of in situ measurements, showing factors governing the final morphology during liquid–solid transitions.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13646-13675
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02185D
Understanding and minimizing non-radiative recombination losses in perovskite light-emitting diodes
This review analyses predominant pathways of non-radiative recombination losses in perovskite light-emitting diodes, followed by a summary of recent advances in reducing such losses as well as future directions toward the radiative limit.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13590-13610
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01869A
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Colloidal FAPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals for light emission: what's going on?
This review summarizes the current prospect of FAPbBr3 nanocrystals – from synthesis to applications in light emitting diodes and highlights the challenges and promising strategies to mitigate the concerns.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13437-13461
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01373H
Conducting polymers with redox active pendant groups: their application progress as organic electrode materials for rechargeable batteries
This review summarizes the application progress of conducting redox polymers with energy storage capability for different types of rechargeable batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13570-13589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01150F
A brief review on device operations and working mechanisms of organic transistor photomemories
Transistor photomemories have been vastly progressing along with their potential applications utilized in IoT and AI fields. Hence, it is essential to classify the device working principles with device operations to ease further development.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13462-13482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01271E
Emerging polymer electrets for transistor-structured memory devices and artificial synapses
This review was aimed to analyze existing polymer-based technologies for electrets used in memory devices and artificial synapses. We categorize five types of electrets and analyze their performance, characteristics, applicability, and limitations.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13372-13394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01132H
Multiple-boron–nitrogen (multi-BN) doped π-conjugated systems for optoelectronics
This review covers recent advances in multiple boron–nitrogen doped π-conjugated systems including their synthetic strategies and applications in optoelectronic devices.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13499-13532
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01106A
Recent progress on the effects of impurities and defects on the properties of Ga2O3
Herein, the effects of impurities (e.g., donors, acceptors, co-doping impurities, Al and In, and surface passivators) and defects (e.g., intrinsic defects and deep-level defects) on the material properties of Ga2O3 are summarized.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13395-13436
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01128J
Transparent stretchable hydrogel sensors: materials, design and applications
Illustration of strain-, pressure-, temperature-, humidity- and gas sensor.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13351-13371
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01104B
Recent advances in the controlled chemical vapor deposition growth of bilayer 2D single crystals
Recent advances in the controllable growth of bilayer 2D single crystals via the chemical vapor deposition method are comprehensively presented.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13324-13350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01095J
Recent progress in polymer-based infrared photodetectors
This review summarizes the development and applications of polymer-based organic photodiodes and organic phototransistors, and provides an outlook on their development prospects and obstacles, aiming to propose new design strategies.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 13312-13323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00646D
Progress in ultraviolet photodetectors based on II–VI group compound semiconductors
This review provides an overview of the basic concepts and operation mechanisms of ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors (PDs), the main research status, and future outlooks of II–VI group compound semiconductor-based UVPDs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12929-12946
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02127G
High efficiency (>20%) and stable inverted perovskite solar cells: current progress and future challenges
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are broadly assembled in two ways, i.e., regular (n–i–p) and inverted (p–i–n) structures.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12908-12928
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02592B
The future of solution processing toward organic semiconductor devices: a substrate and integration perspective
This review summarizes the solution-processing techniques toward organic semiconductor devices from the perspective of the physical state of the film-forming substrates.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12468-12486
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02316D
Fabrication, material regulation, and healthcare applications of flexible photodetectors
We present the recent advances in the fabrication methods, materials for regulation, and applications of flexible photodetectors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12511-12523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02327J
Recent advances in designing thermoelectric materials
Strategies for designing advanced thermoelectric materials.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12524-12555
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02448A
Self-powered ZnO-based pyro-phototronic photodetectors: impact of heterointerfaces and parametric studies
The modulation of pyro-phototronic current using heterointerfaces with ZnO, which include doping, heating, bandgap tuning, etc., induces the self-powering capability of PDs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12487-12510
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02030K
Recent progress on group III nitride nanostructure-based gas sensors
Group III nitrides are attracting considerable attention as promising materials for a variety of applications due to their wide bandgap, high electron mobility, high thermal stability, and many other exceptional properties.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 12157-12190
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02103J
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Synthesis, optical properties and applications of red/near-infrared carbon dots
This review article summarizes the synthesis and the fluorescence mechanism together with the most important applications in thermometry, bio-imaging, LSCs and photocatalysis of red/near-infrared C-dots.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11827-11847
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02044K
Recent advances in stretchable, wearable and bio-compatible triboelectric nanogenerators
Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) can convert mechanical energy into electricity and harvest this energy.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11439-11471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC01931K
Boosting the stability of lead halide perovskite nanocrystals by metal–organic frameworks and their applications
An overview of recent development on stability improvement and various applications of lead halide perovskite nanocrystals by metal organic frameworks.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11532-11554
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02243E
Recent advances in novel graphene: new horizons in renewable energy storage technologies
Graphene based supercapacitors and batteries are a highly competitive choice for electrochemical energy storage devices, thanks to their ultrahigh power density, improved rate capability, long-term cyclability, and remarkable safety.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11472-11531
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02233H
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Charge transport materials for mesoscopic perovskite solar cells
An overview on recent advances in the fundamental understanding of how interfaces of mesoscopic perovskite solar cells (mp-PSCs) with different architectures, upon incorporating various charge transport layers, influence their performance.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11063-11104
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00828A
Design strategies and applications of novel functionalized phenazine derivatives: a review
This review comprehensively summarized and discussed the recent achievements towards innovative strategies, excellent properties and promising application to create functional materials based on phenazine derivatives in optical sensing and electrochemistry.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 11119-11174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02085H
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This collection contains recent Review-type articles published by Journal of Materials Chemistry C, the home for high impact applications, properties and synthesis of exciting new materials for optical, magnetic and electronic devices. New articles will be added to this collection as soon as possible after publication.