Controllable preparation and disorder-dependent photoluminescence of morphologically different C_(60) microcrystals

Different C_(60) crystals were synthesized by precipitation from a mixture of the good solvent m-xylene and the poor solvent isopropyl alcohol.The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),Raman spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis,and high resolution transmission electron microscope(HRTEM).We found that the morphologies and sizes of the samples could be controlled by adjusting the volume ratio between the good and poor solvents.Especially,an unexpected short flower column-like crystal was synthesized at low ratios(from 1:6 to 1:12).Room temperature photoluminescence(PL)and HRTEM studies of the C_(60) crystal samples reveal that the PL efficiency of the crystals decreases with increasing crystalline order and that the disordered C_(60) crystals synthesized at the ratio of 1:2 show 10 times higher PL efficiency than that of pristine C_(60).The mechanism of the growth process of these C_(60) crystals was also studied by replacing the good solvents m-xylene with toluene and mesitylene.

Constructing a 3D multichannel structure to enhance performance of Ni–Co–Mn hydroxide electrodes for flexible supercapacitors

The balancing of the electrochemical performance,mechanical stability,and processing technology for applying supercapacitors to flexible and wearable electronics continues to encounter severe challenges.Herein,we prepare Ni-Co-Mn hydroxide electrodes with a threedimensional multichannel structure via a simple hydrothermal method.These are constructed using vertically contiguous nano sheets with a uniform thickness and rough surface.The electrodes can provide numerous electroactive sites and accelerate the transmission of electrolyte ions.The relationship between the structure and electrochemical performances is verified by experiments and theoretical calculations.Two-dimensional(2D)planar and one-dimensional(1D)fiber electrodes are prepared using a flexible carbon cloth(CC)and carbon fiber(CF),respectively,as substrates.The assembled quasi-solid-state flexible asymmetric supercapacitor(FASC)with a twodimensional sandwich structure using NiCoMn-OH/CC as the electrode achieves a remarkable energy density of73.8 Wh·kg^(-1)at a power density of 1.03 kW·kg^(-1).The quasi-solid-state FASC with a 1D linear structure using NiCoMn-OH/CF as the electrode also attains a high energy density(12.9 Wh·kg^(-1)at a power density of0.75 W·kg^(-1)).Moreover,the electrochemical performances of the NiCoMn/CC//AC/CC and NiCoMn/CF//AC/CF FASCs are not disturbed at different bending angles(0°,45°,90°,135°and 180°),This indicates the superior flexibility of the devices.We also assemble a self-powered energy-harvesting storage system by integrating FASCs and commercial solar cells to verify its practicability.It displays sustainable development potential for energy storage.