白细胞介素-6在肿瘤免疫检查点抑制剂治疗中的作用研究进展

免疫检查点抑制剂(immune checkpoint inhibitors,ICIs)作为一种免疫疗法,在多种癌症的治疗中发挥着重要作用,同时,其可诱导多种免疫相关不良事件(immune-related adverse events,irAEs)的发生。白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)是一种重要的炎症因子,已被证明可通过多种机制促进癌症进展及影响ICIs的临床应用。本文就细胞因子IL-6如何调节免疫检查点的表达以及对免疫阻断疗法和irAEs的影响进行探讨,总结靶向IL-6信号转导对ICIs功效及irAEs治疗的作用。

一带一路背景下基于加权Owen值的多层次合作分配策略

联盟结构合作对策一般涉及两个层次合作:局中人先组成小联盟,然后再以小联盟整体参与大联盟的合作。由于一带一路倡议中小联盟群体参与合作项目往往话语权有限,容易处于收益分配的劣势,从而影响参与合作项目的积极性,因而有必要对联盟结构合作对策及其求解方法做进一步的研究。基于此,我们首先构造一种能够考虑小联盟规模对合作影响的新求解方法——加权Owen值。然后,基于联盟结构合作对策与加权Owen值刻画一带一路倡议下的多层次、复杂交叉的合作关系,获得各个单位参与跨境合作项目可能的收益分配范围及性质。最后,通过算例演示了联盟结构合作对策分配策略的计算方法。因此,基于加权Owen值计算各个单位参与跨境合作项目可能的收益分配范围,为跨境合作的大项目提供一定的决策依据。

构建K_(3)PW_(12)O_(40)/CdS核壳S型异质结实现同步太阳能光催化分解水和选择性苯甲醇氧化反应

太阳能向化学能转化是能源催化研究领域中一项意义重大且具有挑战性的课题,实现由半导体光催化剂产生的电子和空穴同步高效利用是该领域的研究目标.在众多催化剂中,S型异质结具有高氧化还原能力和快速电荷分离能力,非常适合用于完成同步的光解水反应和有机氧化反应,使电子和空穴得到同步高效利用.苯甲醇(BA)氧化是一种典型的有机氧化反应,BA可被选择性氧化为苯甲醛(BAD),其在合成药物、维生素、香料和其他有价值的化学品等方面具有重要作用.本文采用水热法合成了keggin型多金属氧化物H3PW12O40空心十二面体(KPW),将15 nm的Cd S纳米颗粒原位集成在KPW壳体上,形成KPW@CdSS型核-壳异质结.由于CdS和KPW之间的紧密界面和费米能级差异,形成了一个巨大的内部电场(IEF),促使载流子形成S型电荷转移机制.采用能带结构分析(原位辐照X射线光电子能谱(ISI-XPS)、价带X射线光电子能谱(VB-XPS)和电子自旋共振(ESR))等方法确定了S型异质结界面上的有效电子转移途径.光照条件下原位辐照的XPS结果表明Cd、S和W元素的结合能发生了变化.与普通XPS光谱相比,Cd和S向低结合能方向移动,K,P,O和W向高结合能方向运动.原位辐照XPS结果表明,KPW@CdS所含各元素的结合能偏移,这为光催化剂中的载流子迁移和IEF的形成提供有力的证据.此外,VB-XPS和ESR结果证实电荷转移途径遵循S型机制.在光照射下,IEF作为驱动力可以促进光生载流子的分离和迁移.优化后的复合材料的析氢速率为18.7 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),增值产物(BAD)的产率为17.5 mmolg^(-1)h^(-1),远高于Cd S.光电实验结果表明,S型异质结界面处存在强内电场效应,且复合材料的IEF强度是纯CdS的27.2倍.优化后的样品在连续照射30 h后,光催化活性没有明显下降,说明KPW@CdS异质结可以作为一种潜在的光催化剂同时生成BAD和H_(2).此外,中空结构有利于提高光的吸收和利用,核壳结构提供了双重还原和氧化位点,空心核壳结构与S型机制的协同作用提高了光催化活性.综上,本文为设计空心S型异质结实现光催化氧化还原反应来提升太阳能的转化利用提供参考.

Construction of LSPR-enhanced 0D/2D CdS/MoO3‒x S-scheme heterojunctions for visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 evolution

Plasmonic nonmetal semiconductors with localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effects possess extended light-response ranges and can act as highly efficient H2 generation photocatalysts.Herein,an LSPR-enhanced 0D/2D CdS/MoO3‒x heterojunction has been synthesized by the growth of 0D CdS nanoparticles on 2D plasmonic MoO3‒x elliptical nanosheets via a simple coprecipitation method.Taking advantage of the LSPR effect of the MoO3‒x elliptical nanosheets,the light absorption of the CdS/MoO3‒x heterojunction was extended from 600 nm to the near-infrared region(1400 nm).Furthermore,the introduction of 2D plasmonic MoO3‒x elliptical nanosheets not only provided a platform for the growth of CdS nanoparticles,but also contributed to the construction of an LSPR-enhanced S-scheme structure due to the interface between the MoO3‒x and CdS,accelerating the separation of light-induced electrons and holes.Therefore,the CdS/MoO3‒x heterojunction exhibited higher photocatalytic H2 generation activity than pristine CdS under visible light irradiation,including under 420,450,550,and 650 nm monochromic light,as well as improved photo-corrosion performance.

Hot‐electron‐assisted S‐scheme heterojunction of tungsten oxide/graphitic carbon nitride for broad‐spectrum photocatalytic H_(2)generation

Extended light absorption and dynamic charge separation are vital factors that determine the effectivenessof photocatalysts.In this study,a nonmetallic plasmonic S‐scheme photocatalyst was fabricatedby loading 1D plasmonic W_(18)O_(49)nanowires onto 2D g‐C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets.W_(18)O_(49)nanowiresplay the dual role of a light absorption antenna—that extends light adsorption—and a hot electrondonor—that assists the water reduction reaction in a wider light spectrum range.Moreover,S‐scheme charge transfer resulting from the matching bandgaps of W_(18)O_(49)and g‐C_(3)N_(4)can lead tostrong redox capability and high migration speed of the photoinduced charges.Consequently,in thisstudy,W_(18)O_(49)/g‐C_(3)N_(4)hybrids exhibited higher photocatalytic H2 generation than that of pristineg‐C_(3)N_(4)under light irradiation of 420–550 nm.Furthermore,the H2 production rate of thebest‐performing W_(18)O_(49)/g‐C_(3)N_(4)hybrid was 41.5μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1)upon exposure to monochromaticlight at 550 nm,whereas pure g‐C_(3)N_(4)showed negligible activity.This study promotes novel andenvironmentally friendly hot‐electron‐assisted S‐scheme photocatalysts for the broad‐spectrumutilization of solar light.

Doping-induced metal–N active sites and bandgap engineering in graphitic carbon nitride for enhancing photocatalytic H_(2 )evolution performance

Durable and inexpensive graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))demonstrates great potential for achieving efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reduction(HER).To further improve its activity,g-C_(3)N_(4)was subjected to atomic-level structural engineering by doping with transition metals(M=Fe,Co,or Ni),which simultaneously induced the formation of metal-N active sites in the g-C_(3)N_(4)framework and modulated the bandgap of g-C_(3)N_(4).Experiments and density functional theory calculations further verified that the as-formed metal-N bonds in M-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)acted as an"electron transfer bridge",where the migration of photo-generated electrons along the bridge enhanced the efficiency of separation of the photogenerated charges,and the optimized bandgap of g-C_(3)N_(4)afforded stronger reduction ability and wider light absorption.As a result,doping with either Fe,Co,or Ni had a positive effect on the HER activity,where Co-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)exhibited the highest performance.The findings illustrate that this atomic-level structural engineering could efficiently improve the HER activity and inspire the design of powerful photocatalysts.

Superconductivity of Lanthanum Superhydride Investigated Using the Standard Four-Probe Configuration under High Pressures

Recently,the theoretically predicted lanthanum superhydride,LaH 10±δ,with a clathrate-like structure was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit a record high superconducting transition temperature T c≈250 K at∼170 GPa,opening a new route for room-temperature superconductivity.However,since in situ experiments at megabar pressures are very challenging,few groups have reported the∼250 K superconducting transition in LaH 10±δ.Here,we establish a simpler sample-loading procedure that allows a relatively large sample size for synthesis and a standard four-probe configuration for resistance measurements.Following this procedure,we successfully synthesized LaH 10±δwith dimensions up to 10×20μm^2 by laser heating a thin La flake and ammonia borane at∼1700 K in a symmetric diamond anvil cell under the pressure of 165 GPa.The superconducting transition at T c≈250 K was confirmed through resistance measurements under various magnetic fields.Our method will facilitate explorations of near-room-temperature superconductors among metal superhydrides.

Metabolic and molecular analysis of nonuniform anthocyanin pigmentation in tomato fruit under high light

Pigment intensity and patterns are important factors that determine the nutritional and market values of tomato fruits.The acropetal manner of light-dependent anthocyanin accumulation with the highest levels at the stem end of the fruit makes Pro35S:BrTT8 tomato plants an ideal system for investigating the effects of light intensity on anthocyanin biosynthesis.Extensive transcript analyses indicate that anthocyanin pigmentation in Pro35S:BrTT8 plants under high light might be coordinately regulated by the exogenous protein BrTT8 and endogenous proteins SlAN2 and SlMYBL2.Furthermore,yeast two-hybrid assays showed that BrTT8 could interact efficiently with SlAN2,SlMYBL2,and SlAN11.Moreover,the physical interaction between BrTT8 and SlAN2 was validated by FRET.Simultaneous overexpression of SlAN2 and BrTT8 activated significant anthocyanin biosynthesis in infiltrated tobacco leaves.In addition,the ability of SlMYBL2 to suppress anthocyanin accumulation was also demonstrated in infiltrated tobacco leaves.Altogether,these results prove that tissue-specific assemblage of the heterogeneous MYB-bHLH-WD40 complex consisting of SlAN2,BrTT8 and SlAN11 triggers nonuniform anthocyanin accumulation in tomato fruit under high light.Additionally,it is proposed that a negative-feedback loop fulfilled by SlMYBL2 also participates in the regulation of anthocyanin production.

Identification and characterization of MeERF genes and their targets in pathogen response by cassava(Manihot esculenta)

Cassava,Manihot esculenta Crantz (Me),is a major dietary source of calories for over 700 million people in tropical regions.The production of cassava is constantly threatened by cassava bacterial blight (CBB),caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.manihotis (Xam).The gene resources for CBB-resistant breeding of cassava are limited.In model plant species,ethylene response factors play important roles in response to pathogen infection.In this study,cassava ethylene response factors (MeERFs) were identified and characterized as the first step in studying their potential for CBB-resistant breeding of cassava.In the cassava genome 155 MeERFs were identified,of which 23 were induced by Xam infection.The promoter regions of204 genes harbored GCC-box that had the potential to interact with MeERFs.Using 37 transcriptomes derived from Xam infection treatment,four gene co-expression modules for the MeERFs and GCC-box containing genes were constructed.Six MeERFs were associated with two GCC-box containing genes:transcription initiation factor TFIIE subunit beta (MeTFIIE),and histone-lysine N-methyltransferase ASHR1 (MeASHR1).Dual-luciferase reporter assays showed that MeERF10 and MeERF58 positively regulated Me TFIIE;MeERF137 negatively regulated Me TFIIE;MeERF10 and MeERF137 positively regulated Me ASHR1;and MeERF35 negatively regulated Me ASHR1.The four MeERFs may mediate pathogen response by regulating the expression of the two GCC-box containing genes.

TIGIT和PD-1/PD-L1双重阻断途径在肿瘤免疫治疗中的研究进展

程序性死亡蛋白-1和程序性死亡蛋白配体-1(programmed death-1/programmed death-ligand 1,PD-1/PD-L1)作为一种抑制T细胞活化的调节性免疫检查点分子,在肿瘤的免疫治疗发挥着重要的作用。近年来,越来越多的靶向治疗药物得到研发,但是单一免疫检查点阻断剂并不能很好的抑制肿瘤的发生,肿瘤逃逸现象时有发生,而靶向药物的联合治疗可作为抑制肿瘤发生发展的重要手段之一。属于1型脊髓灰质炎病毒受体的抑制性受体T细胞免疫球蛋白和免疫受体酪氨酸抑制基序(immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif,ITIM)结构域(T cell immunoglobulin and ITIM domain,TIGIT)是近年靶向药物治疗研究的热点,其与PD-1/PD-L1的联合治疗可减少肿瘤逃逸,更有效地抑制肿瘤的发生。因此,本文就TIGIT和PD-1/PD-L1双重阻断途径在肿瘤免疫治疗中的研究进展进行归纳总结,旨在肿瘤免疫治疗提供一定的理论依据。

The effect of iron on the sound velocities ofδ-AlOOH up to 135 GPa

δ-(Al,Fe)OOH is considered to be one of the most important hydrous phases on Earth,remaining stable under the extreme conditions throughout the mantle.The behavior ofδ-(Al,Fe)OOH at high pressure is essential to understanding the deep water cycle.δ-(Al_(0.956)Fe_(0.044))OOH crystals synthesized at 21 GPa and 1473 K were investigated by high-pressure Brillouin light scattering spectroscopy and synchrotron X-ray diffraction up to 135.4 GPa in diamond anvil cells.The incorporation of 5 mol%FeOOH increases the unit-cell volume ofδ-AlOOH by~1%and decreases the shear-wave velocity(VS)by~5%at 20–135 GPa.In particular,the compressional(V_(P))and shear(VS)wave velocities ofδ-(Al_(0.956)Fe_(0.044))OOH are 7%–16%and 10%–24%greater than all the major minerals in the mantle transition zone including wadsleyite,ringwoodite,and majorite.The distinctly high sound velocities ofδ-(Al_(0.956)Fe_(0.044))OOH at 20–25 GPa may contribute to the seismic anomalies observed at~560–680 km depths in the cold and stagnant slab beneath Izu-Bonin and/or Korea.Furthermore,the VS ofδ-(Al_(0.956)Fe_(0.044))OOH is about 10%and 4%–12%lower than iron-bearing bridgmanite Mg_(0.96)Fe_(0.05)Si_(0.99O3)and ferropericlase(Mg_(0.92)Fe_(0.08))O,respectively,under the lowermost mantle conditions,which might partially contribute to the large low-shear-velocity provinces and ultralow velocity zones at the bottom of the lower mantle.

A Brief Analysis of the Influence of Mountain and Water Elements in Chinese Classical Gardens on the 18th Century British Natural Landscape Gardens

In the 18^(th)century,British gardens began to transform from a classical to a natural landscape style.During this period,they were influenced by the economy,local nature,as well as foreign cultures.The 18^(th)century was the golden period of cultural exchange between China and the West which gave Britain the opportunity to absorb the cultures of Chinese classical gardens.British gardeners had used various elements of Chinese classical gardens as their point of reference which promoted the development of British natural landscape gardens.

Lead acetate in drinking water is toxic to hippocampal tissue Measuring relative protein changes using tissue array detection

BACKGROUND： Lead can cause structural changes in the hippocampus, followed by damage to learning and memory functions, but its specific mechanisms are not yet clear. OBJECTIVE： To observe long-term toxicity of high-dose lead in drinking water on hippocampal tissue in rats, and analyze the potential association of oxidative damage, cell apoptosis, and pathology. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized, controlled animal experiment was performed at the Center for Medical Experiment, Lanzhou General Hospital of Lanzhou Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from May 2007 to October 2008. MATERIALS; Rabbit anti Bcl-2, Bax, and inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） polyclonal antibodies were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA. An streptavidin-peroxidase immunohistochemistry kit and concentrated DAB kit were purchased from Beijing Zhongshan Biotechnology Company Limited, China. Crystal violet was purchased from Sigma, USA. METHODS： A total of 72 Wistar rats, aged 3 months, were randomly divided into control, low-, middle-, and high-dose lead groups, with 18 rats per group. Animal models were established through free drinking water contaminated by Pb2＋ for 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： The general toxicity of lead was dynamically observed; the levels of Pb2＋ in the blood and brain tissue homogenete were detected using atomic absorption method; pathological changes were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining and tigroid body staining; the protein expression levels of Bcl-2, Bax, and iNOS were dynamically observed using streptavidin-peroxidase immunohistochemistry of the hippocampus. RESULTS： Lead exposure reduced autonomic activities, produced a slumped appearance, slow responses, and lusterless fur, especially in the high-dose group. The amount of ingestion and hydroposia showed a decreasing trend, especially in middle- and high-dose groups. Lead levels in whole blood and brain homogenate were higher than controls （P 〈 0.01）. Lead caused degeneration of hippocampal neurons and pyknosis, with fewer tigroid bodies, especially in high-dose lead group. Bcl-2 expression decreased with increasing lead dose （P 〈 0.01）, whereas lead dose-dependently increased Bax levels （P 〈 0.01） and iNOS levels （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： High levels of Pb^2＋ may disrupt hippocampal structure by passing through the blood brain barrier. Oxidative damage and apoptosis may be a toxicity mechanism of Pb^2＋ on the hippocampus.

Formation of the structure-Ⅱgas hydrate from low-concentration propane mixed with methane

It has been recognized that a small amount of propane mixed with methane can change greatly in not only the thermodynamics but also the structural properties of gas hydrate.However,its mechanism is still not well understood yet.In this research,structure-Ⅱ(sⅡ)hydrate is synthesized using a methanepropane gas mixture with an initial mole ratio of 99:1,and it is found that large(5~(12)6~4)cages are cooccupied by multiple gases based on the rigid structure analysis of neutron diffraction data.The first principles calculation and molecular dynamics simulation are conducted to uncover the molecular mechanism for sⅡmethane-propane hydrate formation,revealing that the presence of propane inhibits the formation of structure-Ⅰ(sⅠ)hydrate but promotes sⅡhydrate formation.The results help to understand the accumulation mechanism of natural gas hydrate and benefit to optimize the condition for gas storage and transportation in hydrate form.

Down-regulation of MeMYB2 leads to anthocyanin accumulation and increases chilling tolerance in cassava(Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Chilling-induced accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS) is harmful to plants,which usually produce anthocyanins to scavenge ROS as protection from chilling stress.As a tropical crop,cassava is hypersensitive to chilling,but the biochemical basis of this hypersensitivity remains unclear.We previously generated Me MYB2-RNAi transgenic cassava with increased chilling tolerance.Here we report that Me MYB2-RNAi transgenic cassava accumulated less ROS but more cyanidin-3-O-glucoside than the wild type under early chilling stress.Under this stress,the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway was more active in Me MYB2-RNAi lines than in the wild type,and several genes involved in the pathway,including Me TT8,were up-regulated by Me MYB2-RNAi in the transgenic cassava.Me MYB2 bound to the Me TT8 promoter and blocked its expression under both normal and chilling conditions,thereby inhibiting anthocyanin accumulation.Me TT8 was shown to bind to the promoter of Dihydroflavonol 4-reductase(Me DFR-2)and increased Me DFR-2 expression.Me MYB2 appears to act as an inhibitor of chilling-induced anthocyanin accumulation during the rapid response of cassava to chilling stress.

Progress in functional studies of transition metal borides

In recent years,transition metal borides(TMBs)have attracted much attention because they are considered as potential superhard materials and have more abundant crystal structures compared with traditional superhard materials.So far,however,no superhard materials have been found in TMBs.A large number of structures and potential new properties in TMBs are induced by the various hybridization ways of boron atoms and the high valence electrons of transition metals,which provide many possibilities for its application.And most TMBs have layered structures,which make TMBs have the potential to be a two-dimensional(2D)material.The 2D materials have novel properties,but the research on 2D TMBs is still nearly blank.In this paper,the research progress of TMBs is summarized involving structure,mechanical properties,and multifunctional properties.The strong covalent bonds of boron atoms in TMBs can form one-dimensional,twodimensional,and three-dimensional substructures,and the multiple electron transfer between transition metal and boron leads to a variety of chemical bonds in TMBs,which are the keys to obtain high hardness and multifunctional properties of TMBs.Further research on the multifunctional properties of TMBs,such as superconductors,catalysts,and high hardness ferromagnetic materials,is of great significance to the discovery of new multifunctional hard materials.

High-pressure synergetic measurement station(HP-SymS)

In the High-Pressure Synergetic Measurements Station （HP-SymS） of the Synergic Extreme Condition User Facility （SECUF）, we will develop ultrahigh-pressure devices based on diamond-anvil cell （DAC） techniques, with a target pressure up to 300 GPa. With the use of cryostat and magnet, we will reach 300 GPa4.2 K-9 T and conduct simultaneous measurements of the electrical-transport property and Raman/Brillouin spectrascopy. With resistance heating and laser heating, we will reach temperatures of at least 1000 and 3000 K, respectively, coupled with Raman/Brillouin spectroscopy measurements. Some designs of supporting devices, such as a femtosecond laser gasket-drilling device, electrode-deposition device, and the gas-loading device, are also introduced in this article. Finally, we conclude by providing some perspectives on the applications of the DAC in related research fields.

Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Metallic Carbon with Record High Radon Gas Capture Performance

Developing efficient adsorbents for radon(Rn)capture from the ambient environment is of paramount importance for public health.However,it poses a great challenge due to the chemical inertness and extremely low molar concentration of Rn in air.Herein,we report a zeolite imidazolate frameworkderived metallic carbon adsorbent(Zn@NPC)with record high Rn removal performance under ambient conditions.Upon one-step pyrolysis,the prepared Zn@NPC possesses pores with a preference for Rn and atomically dispersed Zn sites,achieving a high Rn removal efficiency that doubles in adsorption coefficient(9.47 L·g^(−1))and triples in adsorption kinetic coefficient(20.25 mL·g^(−1)·min^(−1))over the benchmark Rn adsorbent coconut activated charcoal.Density functional theory calculations elucidate the important role of the metal polarization effect,which cooperates with the pore size confinement effect to boost the overall Rn adsorption performance.This work launches a promising alternative for practical Rn capture.

Pd Pt VO_(x)/CeO_(2)-ZrO_(2):Highly efficient catalysts with good sulfur dioxide-poisoning reversibility for the oxidative removal of ethylbenzene

The PdPtVO_(x)/CeO_(2)-ZrO_(2)(PdPtVO_(x)/CZO)catalysts were obtained by using different approaches,and their physical and chemical properties were determined by various techniques.Catalytic activities of these materials in the presence of H_(2)O or SO_(2)were evaluated for the oxidation of ethylbenzene(EB).The PdPtVO_(x)/CZO sample exhibited high catalytic activity,good hydrothermal stability,and reversible sulfur dioxide-poisoning performance,over which the specific reaction rate at 160℃,turnover frequency at 160℃(TOF_(Pd or Pt)),and apparent activation energy were 72.6 mmol/(g_(Pt)·sec)or 124.2 mmol/(g_(Pd)·sec),14.2 sec^(-1)(TOF_(Pt))or 13.1 sec^(-1)(TOF_(Pd)),and 58 k J/mol,respectively.The large EB adsorption capacity,good reducibility,and strong acidity contributed to the good catalytic performance of PdPtVO_(x)/CZO.Catalytic activity of PdPtVO_(x)/CZO decreased when 50 ppm SO_(2)or(1.0 vol.%H_(2)O+50 ppm SO_(2))was added to the feedstock,but was gradually restored to its initial level after the SO_(2)was cut off.The good reversible sulfur dioxide-resistant performance of PdPtVO_(x)/CZO was associated with the facts:(i)the introduction of SO_(2)leads to an increase in surface acidity;(ii)V can adsorb and activate SO_(2),thus accelerating formation of the SO_(x)^(2-)(x=3 or 4)species at the V and CZO sites,weakening the adsorption of sulfur species at the PdPt active sites,and hence protecting the PdPt active sites to be not poisoned by SO_(2).EB oxidation over PdPtVO_(x)/CZO might take place via the route of EB→styrene→phenyl methyl ketone→benzaldehyde→benzoic acid→maleic anhydride→CO_(2)and H_(2)O.

透明硫化镍/石墨烯复合对电极用于高效染料敏化太阳能电池

对电极(counter electrode,CE)作为染料敏化太阳能电池(dye-sensitized solar cell,DSSC)的重要组成部分之一,其作用是收集外电路电子和催化还原电解质.硫化镍具有低成本和优异的电催化活性等优点,是Pt的理想替代材料.本文制备的NiS电极的透光率可以达到80%以上(600 nm处),从正面(光阳极)照射时,制备的DSSC器件光电转化效率达到7.54%,与Pt对电极的(7.48%)相当.从反面(对电极)照射时,光电转化效率达到3.96%,远高于Pt对电极(0.58%).在硫化镍电极中掺入石墨烯,可以进一步提升DSSC器件的光电转化效率,正面照射达到7.84%,反面照射达到4.59%,是正面照射效率的58.5%.电化学阻抗、循环伏安测试表明NiS对电极具有很小的串联电阻和高的电催化活性,这是其性能优于Pt的主要原因;而高的反面照射光电转化效率主要得益于NiS电极的高透光率.本文提供了一种简单、快捷、低成本的方法来制备透明、高效硫化镍对电极.