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The significance of nanoparticle shape in chirality transfer to a surrounding nematic liquid crystal reporter medium
This perspective reports on recent progress toward the development of an approach to a priori predict - both chirality “strength” and efficacy of chirality transfer from a chiral nanoshape solute to an achiral nematic environment.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3346-3354
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00093H
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Vitrimer composites: current status and future challenges
Vitrimers: one step towards a greener future for the composite industry?
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 8012-8029
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00654E
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From stretchable and healable to self-healing semiconducting polymers: design and their TFT devices
This review concisely elaborates the advancement from stretchable toward autonomous self-healable semiconducting polymers owing to their long-term use and enhanced reliability, maintenance, and durability for modern thin-film transistor devices.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7154-7184
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00581F
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Self-assembled silk fibroin hydrogels: from preparation to biomedical applications
This review describes the methods to prepare self-assembled silk fibroin hydrogels with a focus on gelation mechanisms and biomedical applications.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6920-6949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00568A
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Recent progress and prospects of random lasers using advanced materials
Random lasers are a particular class of optical devices where the optical feedback is provided by scattering media. In this review, we discuss recent progress and prospects of random lasers using advanced materials.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6687-6706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00221C
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Carbon-based electrically conductive materials for bone repair and regeneration
Electrically conductive bone scaffolds composed of carbon-based conductive materials are proposed as promising biomaterials for bone tissue engineering solutions.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 5186-5206
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00001F
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Eco-friendly synthesis of carbon nanotubes and their cancer theranostic applications
Recent developments in eco-friendly synthesis, cancer theranostic applications, and biocompatibility/cytotoxicity issues of CNTs are discussed, with emphasis on important challenges and future perspectives.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4765-4782
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00341D
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Recent developments of lead-free halide double perovskites: a new superstar in the optoelectronic field
Schematic representation of metal halide double perovskite and the different features described in the review.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3742-3765
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00071G
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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks: design, applications, and prospects
Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) are crystalline porous polymers which are formed by the interaction of hydrogen bonding among building blocks. Unique advantages of HOFs, enabling new platforms for exploring multifunctional applications.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3680-3708
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01173A
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Making waves: how ultrasound-targeted drug delivery is changing pharmaceutical approaches
A review article regarding ultrasound-triggered drug delivery, highlighting exciting clinical trials and new applications for this modality.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3023-3040
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01197A
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Engineering Schottky-like and heterojunction materials for enhanced photocatalysis performance – a review
Photocatalysis with nanostructured semiconductors is emerging for environmental remediation.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2309-2323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01062J
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Recent developments of hydrogel based solar water purification technology
Hydrogel-based solar water purification technology has been recognized as a promising alternative to existing energy-intensive technologies. This is a timely review of the recent 3 years, focusing on design principles and remaining challenges.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1322-1340
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00894C
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Atomic-scale characterization of structural heterogeny in 2D TMD layers
Recent progress in atomic-scale TEM characterization of structural heterogeny in 2D TMD layers is overviewed. The prospects of visualization techniques are assessed toward atomic-scale identification and manipulation of defects and heterointerfaces.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1401-1414
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01013A
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Chiral plasmonic nanostructures: recent advances in their synthesis and applications
This review presents the main techniques employed to construct chiral plasmonic materials and metasurfaces, in particular using soft-chemistry approaches, and discusses some applications of these nanostructures.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 186-215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00915J
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Core–shell nanostructures for better thermoelectrics
The “core–shell” nanostructures can break the strongly coupled electronic and thermal parameters and help achieve high thermoelectric (TE) performance.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 125-141
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00955A
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Controlling coefficients of thermal expansion in thermoplastic materials: effects of zinc cyanide and ionic liquid
Tuning the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) of polymeric materials through a combination of zinc cyanide and ionic liquid.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4155-4158
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00338D
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Organic charge transfer complex at the boundary between superconductors and insulators: critical role of a marginal part of the conduction pathways
We have found that the electrical properties of an organic charge transfer salt are qualitatively affected by slight differences in the conformation of one of the ethylene groups, which is not involved in the conduction pathways.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1506-1511
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00933H
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Imidazole encapsulated in core–shell MOF@COFs with a high anhydrous proton conductivity
A novel core–shell imidazole@MOF@COF proton conductor is constructed using UiO-67 and TAPB-DMTP-COFs.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 8647-8655
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00580H
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Deciphering the role of faujasite-type zeolites as a cation delivery platform to sustain the functions of MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblastic cells
Y-zeolites were exchanged with biologically active ions for release in a sustained manner allowing different responses of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts to be induced.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 8616-8628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00768A
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A novel biodegradable ureteral stent with antibacterial ability to inhibit biofilm formation
A polyester-based biodegradable material with antibacterial properties that can be used as a ureteral stent.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 8276-8287
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00593J
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Femtosecond induced third-order optical nonlinearity in quasi 2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskite film deciphered using Z-scan
A quasi 2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskite, (PEA)2Cs4Pb5Br16 exhibits superior third-order nonlinear optical properties, which is promising for the development of ultrafast photonic devices.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 8211-8219
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00724J
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Experimental evidence of ion migration in aged inorganic perovskite solar cells using non-destructive RBS depth profiling
Rutherford back scattering technique can be used to investigate ion migration in halide perovskites.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7846-7853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00199C
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The effect of water ingress on additively manufactured electrodes
The effect of solvent ingress on additive manufacturing is reported.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7632-7639
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00707J
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Synergistic compounding of carbon nanotubes and metal–organic frameworks for oxygen-evolving electrocatalysis
MWCNTs composite with UiO-66-NH2 MOF doped with Ni(II) ions produced a highly efficient heterogeneous electrocatalyst for the water oxidation reaction.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7212-7218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00361A
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Lead-free AgBiI4 perovskite artificial synapses for a tactile sensory neuron system with information preprocessing function
Organometal halide perovskites (OHPs) exhibit great potential in memristors and artificial synaptic devices.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7248-7256
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00675H
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Massive amplification of photoluminescence and exceptional water stability of MAPbBr3 nanocrystals through core–shell nanostructure formation in a self-defence mechanism
Vulnerability to atmospheric conditions and their associated toxicity limit the practical/industrial use of perovskites despite their tremendous promise in optoelectronics.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7360-7369
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00684G
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Elucidation of the mechanism for maintaining ultrafast domain wall mobility over a wide temperature range
To achieve a 20 Gbps data rate using the upcoming 5G communication standard, it is crucial to recognize a domain wall (DW) velocity (vDW) of 1200 m s−1.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7028-7036
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00273F
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Crystal actuation switching by crystal thickness and light wavelength
Light driven crystal actuators, where bending direction and speed are controlled by crystal thickness and light wavelength, are fabricated.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7098-7106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00825D
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A MnOx–graphitic carbon composite from CO2 for sustainable Li-ion battery anodes
Molten salt CO2 capture and electrochemical transformation (MSCC-ET) has been proposed as a sustainable synthetic method for Mn nanocrystalline inclusions in a graphitic matrix, which paves the way to new methods to produce composite materials.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7087-7097
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00583B
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Memristive perovskite solar cells towards parallel solar energy harvesting and processing-in-memory computing
Use a single memristive perovskite solar cell device for performing both solar energy harvesting and light-triggered synaptic functionalities.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 7002-7014
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00402J
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White light emission generated by two stacking patterns of a single organic molecular crystal
In this study, a new type of single-molecule white luminescence is presented. This luminescence is accomplished by dual emission from two different stacking patterns having different overlapping areas in the crystal.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6466-6473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00670G
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ZnO nanoleaves with superior photodetection properties
ZnO nanoleaves with high surface-to-volume ratio and more exposed polar facets produced via multistage hydrothermal synthesis showed high photodetection properties.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6577-6583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00686C
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Metal-free polypeptide redox flow batteries
Metal-free redox flow batteries with TEMPO-based polypeptide catholytes and viologen-based polypeptide anolytes were demonstrated. Post-cycling analysis indicated the main source of capacity fade was degradation of the redox-active pendant groups.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6558-6565
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00498D
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One-pot route to fine-tuned hypercrosslinked polymer solid acid catalysts
A simple route to highly sulfonated hypercrosslinked polymers: low-cost and tunable heterogeneous catalysts.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6335-6342
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00379A
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Controlled synthesis of SPION@SiO2 nanoparticles using design of experiments
A Design of Experiments approach was used to optimise synthesis of core@shell SPION@silica nanoparticles. Multiple linear regression analyses established relationships between the applied experimental variables and resulting particle properties.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 6007-6018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00369D
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Controllable electrostatic manipulation of structure building blocks in noble metal aerogels
An electrostatic manipulation method has been presented by directly mixing oppositely charged noble metal nanoparticle solutions to prepare the corresponding noble metal hydrogels without introducing additional reagents.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 5760-5771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00213B
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Light induced quasi-Fermi level splitting in molecular semiconductor alloys
Quasi-Fermi-level splitting in molecular semiconductor alloys was studied.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 5344-5349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00131D
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Cellulose-assisted electrodeposition of zinc for morphological control in battery metal recycling
This study demonstrates that nanocellulose can be used in zinc electrodeposition to promote the formation of more suitable deposits for efficient metal recycling.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 5304-5314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00249C
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Amine-functionalized stable Nb2CTx MXene toward room temperature ultrasensitive NO2 gas sensor
Nb2CTx MXene oxidation is stopped using APTES functionalization. Amino groups help in sensing acidic NO2 gas.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 5151-5162
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00301E
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Black single crystals of lead-free perovskite Cs2Ag(Bi:Ru)Br6 with an intermediate band
The toxicity of lead halide perovskites hinders their application in optoelectronics. Lead-free Cs2AgBiBr6 is regarded as a promising candidate due to its excellent photoelectric properties.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4932-4937
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00264G
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Synthesis of SrTiO3 and Al-doped SrTiO3via the deep eutectic solvent route
SrTiO3 and aluminum-doped SrTiO3 are synthesized by calcination of metal salts dissolved in a deep eutectic solvent (DES) without any post-synthesis treatment.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4736-4747
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00404F
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Thermally encapsulated phenothiazine@MWCNT cathode for aqueous zinc ion battery
Phenothiazine is a p-type cathode that follows the anion pairing mechanism, where the electrode undergoes extensive expansion and contraction during cycling, which deleteriously affects the battery performance.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4310-4321
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00063F
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Structural alterations on the TEMPO scaffold and their impact on the performance as active materials for redox flow batteries
A comparative study was performed with five new and one known TMA-TEMPO derivatives, to elucidate the structure–stability relationship of the TEMPO scaffold and to investigate the influence on the battery performance.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 4278-4288
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00663K
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A computational and experimental investigation of deep-blue light-emitting tetraaryl-benzobis[1,2-d:4,5-d′]oxazoles
In an effort to design deep-blue light emitting materials for use in OLEDs, the optical and electronic properties of a series of tetraarylbenzobis[1,2-d:4,5-d′]oxazole (BBO) cruciforms were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT).
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3842-3852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00990G
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Highly emissive hybrid mesoporous organometallo-silica nanoparticles for bioimaging
We describe a simple and versatile one-pot method to obtain highly emissive and stable discrete mesoporous organometallo-silica nanoparticles with different surface functionalization and their use as luminescent biomarkers.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3582-3592
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01243F
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Aggregate dependent electrochromic properties of amino acid appended naphthalene diimides in water
Naphthalene diimides have electrochromic applications due to their highly stable dark reduced state along with a transparent colourless neutral state. Here we show the morphology of aggregated structures at different pHs has a greater influence on the chromic properties than the chemical structure.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3326-3331
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00207H
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Do electron distributions with orbital degree of freedom exhibit anisotropy?
Direct observation of valence electron density reflecting orbital degrees of freedom on partially filled degenerate orbitals.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3192-3198
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01113H
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Overcoming mass transfer limitations in cross-linked polyethyleneimine-based adsorbents to enable selective CO2 capture at ambient temperature
New triazine-based linker used to cross-link PEI into an unsupported adsorbent with high CO2 uptake at ambient temperature.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 3174-3191
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01072G
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Giant valley splitting in a MoTe2/MnSe2 van der Waals heterostructure with room-temperature ferromagnetism
The Curie temperature increases from an intrinsic value of 266 K to 353 K when the biaxial tensile strain of 2.3% is applied to the monolayer MnSe2 magnetic substrate, but the valley splitting of MoTe2 remains as large as 72 meV.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2927-2933
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01196K
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Systematic photophysical, thermal and electrochemical analysis of a series of phenothiazine cored conjugated aromatic unit appended D–π–A based high-solid state luminescent materials: their applications in reversible mechanofluorochromic and volatile acid sensing
The advancement of unique, organic materials possessing exclusive solid-state photoluminescence properties is in high demand due to their noteworthy contribution to materials chemistry and technology.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2871-2883
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01162F
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Which factors govern the adsorption of peptides to Zr(IV)-based metal–organic frameworks?
An adsorption study of dipeptides onto different Zr-based metal–organic frameworks (Zr-MOF) unravelled key parameters affecting peptide-MOF interactions in aqueous conditions, and provides unique molecular insights for future designs.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2475-2487
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01027A
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In situ growth of SeOx films on the surface of Ni–Fe–selenide nanosheets as highly active and stable electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
A rapid, facile, green and controllable electrodeposition method is reported for the growth of SeOx films on the surface of Ni–Fe–selenide nanosheets, which are used as highly active and stable electrocatalysts for the OER.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2546-2557
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01208H
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Polymer particles armored with cobalt oxide nanosheets for the catalytic degradation of bisphenol A
2D particle surfactants are attractive for the formation of highly stable emulsions and use as templates to prepare composite structures with performance properties dependent on the composition.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2354-2363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00832C
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Facet-dependent carrier dynamics of cuprous oxide regulating the photocatalytic hydrogen generation
The photoactivity of rhombic dodecahedral Cu2O with dominant {110} facets is superior to that of cubic Cu2O with {100} surfaces partly owing to the improved charge separation and carrier mobility.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 2200-2212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00934F
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Chemical structure and dissolution behaviour of CaO and ZnO containing alkali-borosilicate glass
Altering the CaO to ZnO ratio of alkali borosilicate glass, in favour of ZnO, causes phase separation with hardystonite-like (Ca2ZnSi2O7) and willemite-like (ZnSi2O4) structures identified. This is concurrent with increased glass durability.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1747-1758
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA01029H
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Tuning the switching pressure in square lattice coordination networks by metal cation substitution
Coordination networks that undergo guest-induced switching between nonporous and porous phases are of increasing interest as the resulting stepped sorption isotherms can offer exceptional working capacities for gas storage applications.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1240-1247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00785H
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Construction of honeycomb-like Te-doped NiCo-LDHs for aqueous supercapacitors and as oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts
The honeycomb-like HS-Te-NiCo-LDH/NiO/NF electrode gave an ultralow overpotential of 221 mV at 10 mA cm−2 as OER electrocatalyst with prolonged stability and a high specific capacity of 650 C g−1 for aqueous supercapacitor in 1 mol L−1 KOH solution.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1286-1294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00688F
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Green solvent engineering for enhanced performance and reproducibility in printed carbon-based mesoscopic perovskite solar cells and modules
Green solvent mixes are applied in printed mesoscopic perovskite solar cells and modules, achieving 13.8% PCE at 1 cm2 and >9% PCE in a 220 cm2 module. This shows how green solvent engineering can aid improvement and scale-up in emerging technologies.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 1125-1138
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00975C
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Atomic layer deposition of vanadium oxide films for crystalline silicon solar cells
We have fabricated n-type silicon solar cells using ALD deposited vanadium oxide as the front transparent contact.
Mater. Adv., 2022,3, 337-345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MA00812A
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