Interfacial engineering through lead binding using crown ethers in perovskite solar cells

In the domain of perovskite solar cells(PSCs),the imperative to reconcile impressive photovoltaic performance with lead-related issue and environmental stability has driven innovative solutions.This study pioneers an approach that not only rectifies lead leakage but also places paramount importance on the attainment of rigorous interfacial passivation.Crown ethers,notably benzo-18-crown-6-ether(B18C6),were strategically integrated at the perovskite-hole transport material interface.Crown ethers exhibit a dual role:efficiently sequestering and immobilizing Pb^(2+)ions through host-guest complexation and simultaneously establishing a robust interfacial passivation layer.Selected crown ether candidates,guided by density functional theory(DFT)calculations,demonstrated proficiency in binding Pb2+ions and optimizing interfacial energetics.Photovoltaic devices incorporating these materials achieved exceptional power conversion efficiency(PCE),notably 21.7%for B18C6,underscoring their efficacy in lead binding and interfacial passivation.Analytical techniques,including time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(ToF-SIMS),ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy(UPS),time-resolved photoluminescence(TRPL),and transient absorption spectroscopy(TAS),unequivocally affirmed Pb^(2+)ion capture and suppression of non-radiative recombination.Notably,these PSCs maintained efficiency even after enduring 300 h of exposure to 85%relative humidity.This research underscores the transformative potential of crown ethers,simultaneously addressing lead binding and stringent interfacial passivation for sustainable PSCs poised to commercialize and advance renewable energy applications.

Molecular Design of Crown Ethers. 19~1. Synthesis of Novel Disulfide and Diselenide-Bridged Bis (benzo-12-crown-4)s and their Ag^+ Selective Electrode Properties

Two novel heteroatom-bridged his (benzo-12-crown-4 ether)s, i.e. his [2-nitro-4,5 (1,4,7,10-tetraoxadecamethylene) disulfide 1 and diselenide 2, have been synthesized. X ray crystallographic structure was obtained for 1. Ion selective electrodes (ISE) for Ag+, containing 1 and 2 in PVC membrane as neutral carriers, were prepared, and their selectivity coefficients for Ag^+ (K_(Ag.M)^(pot)) were determined against other heavy metal ions, alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions. and ammonium ion. These ISEs showed excellent Ag^+ selectivities, log K_(Ag.M)^(pot) ≤ -3.8, against most of the interfering canons examined, except for Hg^+.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SOLID COMPLEXES OF Mn(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Cu(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ), Ag(Ⅰ), Cd(Ⅱ) NITRATES WITH DISUBSTITUTED BENZO CROWN ETHERS

Nine new solid complexes of Mn(Ⅱ),Co(Ⅱ),Cu(Ⅱ),Zn(Ⅱ.),Ag(Ⅰ) nitrates with 4',5'-dibromobenzo-15—crown—5(L_A),Ag(Ⅰ),Cd(Ⅱ)nitrates with tetrabromodibenzo—18—crown—6(L_B)and Cu(Ⅱ), Ag(Ⅰ) nitrates with 4'—bromo—5'—nitrobenzo—15—crown-5(L_c),having the compositions of M(NO_2)_2·L·nH_2O(M=Mn,Co, Zn,L=L_A,n=2;M=Cu,L=L_A,n=1.5; M=Cd, L=L_B,n=0; M=Cu,L=Lc,n=2) and AgNO_·L·nCH_3CN(L=LA,n=0; L=L_B,n=1; L=Lc,n=1/2) have been synthesized in nonaqueous solvent. All the isolated complexes have been characterized by elementary analysis, IR and UV spectra, differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis, X—ray powder diffraction analysis, molar conductance and measuremends of solubility in some general solvents.

An Electrochemical Understanding of Extraction of Silver Picrate by Benzo-3<i>m</i>-Crown-<i>m</i>Ethers (<i>m</i>= 5, 6) into 1,2-Dichloroethane and Dichloromethane

Two extraction constants (Kex± and Kex) for extraction of silver picrate (Ag﹢Pic﹣) by benzo-15-crown-5 ether (B15C5) and benzo-18-crown-6 one (B18C6) into 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE) and dichloromethane (DCM) were determined at 298 K and given values of ionic strength. Here, Kex± and Kex were expressed as [AgL﹢]o[Pic﹣]o/[Ag﹢][L]o[Pic﹣] and [AgLPic]o/[Ag﹢][L]o[Pic﹣], respectively: L symbolizes B15C5 or B18C6 and the subscript “o” denotes the organic phase composed of DCE or DCM. Individual distribution constants (KD,Pic) of picrate ion, Pic﹣, into the two diluents were also determined with the determination of Kex. From comparison of these KD,Pic values with those standardized, interfacial potential differences () at extraction equilibria were evaluated. Then, using these values, relations of the experimentally-determined logKex± or logKex values with their electrochemically-standardized ones were precisely discussed. Consequently, it was indicated that logKex± should be expressed as a function of .

STUDIES ON COMPLEXES OF RARE EARTHS WITH CROWN ETHERS(V)-SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COMPLEXES OF RARE EARTH NITRATES WITH 2,2'-DINITRO-4,5,4',5'-BIS-(15-CROWN-5)-DIBENZO DISULFIDE

Three new solid complexes of macrocyclic polyether ligand 2, 2'-dinitro-4, 5, 4', 5'bis-(15- crown-5)-dihenzo disulfide(L) with trivalent rare earth nitrates having composition of RE(NO_3)_3·L ·6H_2O(RE=Ce, Pr, Nd) have been synthesized in acetonitrile. All the isolated complexes have been characterized by elementary analysis, IR and UV spectra, differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray powder diffraction analysis, molar conductance and measurements of solubility in some general solvents.

A CONVENIENT SYNTHESIS OF PERFLUOROALRYLBENZO CROWN ETHERS

Perfluoroalkylbenzo crown ethers were readily prepared from the reaction of benzo crown ethers with sodium perfluoroalkanesulfinates in the presence of an oxidizing agent such as Ce(SO_4)_2 or Mn(OAC)_3.2H_2O in good yields through a radical process.

STUDIES ON COMPLEXES OF RARE EARTHS WITH CROWN ETHERS(Ⅳ)SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COMPLEXES OF RARE EARTH NITRATES WITH 4'-BROMO-5'-NITROBENZO-15-CROWN-5

Six new solid complexes of macrocyclic polyether ligand 4′-bromo-5′-nitrobenzo-15-crown-5(L)with Uivalent rare earth nitrates having composition of RE(NO_3)_3·L·mCH_3CN·nH_2O(RE=L_a--Nd,m=n=0, RE=Sm,Bu,m=0.1,n=1,4)have been synthesized in acetonitrile or acetone.All the isolated complexes have been char- acterized by elementary analysis,IR and UV spectra,differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis,X-ray powder diffraction analysis,molar conductance and measurementa of solubility in some general solventa.It shows that coordination number of the rare earth cation in the complexes of La,Ce,Pr and Nd nitrate is eleven.

Convenient synthesis of aryl-incorporated ditosylates and their application in preparation of crown ethers with higher yield

A convenient synthetic method with high yields for aryl-incorporated ditosylates by reaction of aryl-incorporated diols with TsCI in THF/NaOH/H2O solution was described. Some of these aryl-incorporated ditosylates reacted with diphenols to produce crown ethers in pleasant yield.

Microwave-assisted fast and efficient synthesis of some crown ethers

13-Crown-4, 16-crown-5, dibenzo-12-crown-4 and dibenzo-14-crown-4 were synthesized by a one-pot microwave-assisted procedure in good yields. Irradiation of diols and dichlorides in the presence of sodium hydroxide in DMSO gave title crown ethers presumably within a template effect. ？2009 Hossein Eshghi. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All fights reserved.

Suppressing Li Dendrites via Electrolyte Engineering by Crown Ethers for Lithium Metal Batteries

Electrolyte engineering is considered as an effective strategy to establish stable solid electrolyte interface(SEI),and thus to suppress the growth of lithium dendrites.In a recent study reported in Advanced Functional Materials by Ma group,discovered that strong coordination force could be founded between 15-Crown-5 ether(15-C-5) and Li+,which facilitates the crown ether(15-C-1) to participate in the solvation structure of Li+ in the electrolyte for the same purpose.Such a novel strategy might impact the design of highperformance and safe lithium metal batteries(LMB s).

The Novel Benzo-15-Crown-5 with Palladium(II) Complex: [Na(B15CS)]_2,[Pd(SCN)_4]

A novel Pd(II) Benzo-15-crown-5 complex [Na(B15CS)]_2[Pd(SCN)_4] has been isolated and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structure belongs to monoclinic, space group P2_1,/n with cell dimensions, a = l.0164(6), b = l.3743(3), c = l.4987(7) nm, β = 95.248(6) °, V = 2.0847 'nm_3, Z = 2, F(000) = 944, R = 0.053, Rw = 0.072. The compound consists of two [Na(B15CS)]+ complex canons and a [Pd(SCN)4_]^(2-) complex anion. Each sodium ion is coordinated by five crown ether oxygen atoms and one N atom from the SCN group of [Pd(SCN)_4]^(2-) to form stable neutral complex.

Synthesis and Thermal Behaviour of Lanthanide Complexes of 4′[（Cholesteryloxy）Carbonyl]—Benzo—15—Crown—5

Lanthanide complexes of a steroid-substituted benzocrown ether were synthesised. The metal-to-ligand ratio of all the metal complexes is 1∶1. The ligand 4′-[(cholesteryloxy)carbonyl]-benzo-15-crown-5 is a monotropic liquid crystal, displaying a cholesteric mesophase. The lanthanide complexes with nitrate counter-ions form a highly viscous mesophase, decomposing at the clearing point. The transition temperatures change as a function of the lanthanide ion. The corresponding lanthanide complexes with dodecylsulphate (DOS) counter-ions do not form a mesophase. In both cases, the metal complexes have a much lower melting point than the parent ligand.

Studies on the Synthesis and Complexing Behavior of Crown Ethers with External Coordination Center

The synthesis, characterization of five ditopic or tritopic crown compounds were reported in this paper together with the preparation of the corresponding hetero-dinuclear and hetero-trinuclear complexes with different metal cations.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3,3'-Dimethyl-dibenzo-18-crown-6

3,3′-Dimethyl-dibenzo-18-crown-6 was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ^1H NMR, UV, MS spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It belongs to orthorhombic, space group Pna21 with a = 8.0790（18）, b = 16.780（4）, c = 15.222（3） .A, Z= 4, V= 2063.6（8） A3 Dc = 1.250 g/cm^3,μ = 0.090 mm^-1, F（000） = 832, R = 0.0474 and wR = 0.1103. According to structural analysis, the title compound possesses a boat-like configuration.

Study on Molecular Recognition of Crown Ethers to Aniline and Monosaccharides

Theoretical study on coordinates between crown ethers and aniline as well as monosaccharides is performed by AM1, MNDO and PM3 methods. It is indicated that crown ethers possess ability to recognize polar guests especially ionic guests and monosaccharides. Electronic spectra of coordinates are computed by the INDO/SCI method. The reason of the blue-shift for UV absorption of complexes relative to that of hosts is discussed and electronic transition is theoretic- cally assigned.

Polysiloxane with Pendant Benzo Crown Ether via a Spacer of Undecyloxymethyl as Stationary Phase for Capillary Chromatography

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Density Functional Theory Study of Selectivity of Crown Ethers to Li^+ in Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Leaching Solutions

It is a challenge to recover lithium from the leaching solution of spent lithium-ion batteries,and crown ethers are potential extractants due to their selectivity to alkali metal ions.The theoretical calculations for the selectivity of crown ethers with different structures to Li ions in aqueous solutions were carried out based on the density functional theory.The calculated results of geometries,binding energies,and thermodynamic parameters show that 15C5 has the strongest selectivity to Li ions in the three crown ethers of 12C4,15C5,and 18C6.B15C5 has a smaller binding energy but more negative free energy than 15C5 when combined with Li^+,leading to that the lithium ions in aqueous solutions will combine with B15C5 rather than 15C5.The exchange reactions between B15C5 and hydrated Li^+,Co^2+,and Ni^2+were analyzed and the results show that B15C5 is more likely to capture Li^+from the hydrated ions in an aqueous solution containing Li^+,Co^2+,and Ni^2+.This study indicates that it is feasible to extract Li ions selectively using B15C5 as an extractant from the leaching solution of spent lithium-ion batteries.

Synthesis of New Aza-crown Ethers Containing Pyridine Ring and their Liquid Membrane Transport of Alkali Cations

Five new aza-crown ethers have been prepared by the condensation of 2,6-bis[(2-formylphenyl)oxymethyl] pyridine with different diamino compounds in hot methanol, the bis-Schiff bases without isolation were reduced with NaBH4 to afford the corresponding aza-crown ethers. The liquid membrane transport or alkali cations using the five new macrocycles as the ion-carriers was also studied.

On an Expression of Extraction Constants without the Interfacial Equilibrium-Potential Differences for the Extraction of Univalent and Divalent Metal Picrates by Crown Ethers into 1,2-Dichloroethane and Nitrobenzene

An idea on interfacial equilibrium-potential differences () which are generated for the extraction of univalent metal picrate (MPic) and divalent ones (MPic2) by crown ethers (L) into high-polar diluents was improved. These potentials were clarified with some experimental extraction-data reported before on the M = Ag(I), Ca(II), Sr(II) and Ba(II) extraction with 18-crown-6 ether (18C6) and benzo-18C6 into 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE) and nitrobenzene (NB). Consequently, it was demonstrated that the? values from the extraction-experimentally obtained logKD,Pic ones are in agreement with or close to those calculated from charge balance equations in many cases, where the symbol, KD,Pic, denotes an individual distribution constant of Pic﹣ into the DCE or NB phase. Also, it was experimentally shown that extraction constants based on the overall extraction equilibria do not virtually contain the? terms in their functional expressions.