A New Self-Assembled Monolayer of Fullerene Derivative and ItsPhotoelectric Conversion Property

A new self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of fullerene derivative has been fabricated and their photoelectric conversion property has been observed. The SAM was fabricated on indium-tin-oxide (ITO) and quartz by amide bonding. It was characterized bq contact angle, UV spectrum. and cyclic voltammetry. The mild fabrication conditions and the stability of the SAM provides a way to build three-dimensional structure more easily.

Multilayer Film Fabrication and Photoelectric Conversion Property of Two Pyrrolidinofullerene Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Two multilayer films of pyrrolidinofullerene carboxylic acid derivatives, which exhibit photoelectric conversion property, are reported here. The first monolayers were fabricated on hydrophilic indium-tin-oxide (ITO), quartz, and mica by esterification reaction. The multilayers were characterized by contact angle and UV spectrum. The photoelectric conversion properties of both multilayer films were studied.

A NEW ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS COMPOUND FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION

A new triad model compound porphyrin-viologen-carbazole was synthesized to mimic photosynthesis.A mechanism including photoinduced electron transfer and two-step charge separation was suggested.This triad compound was easy to form LB film and rather high photodriven voltage and current were obtained with only one layer of LB film On the surface of SnO_2 conductive glass.

Preparation and Photoelectric Conversion Mechanism of Semiconducting ITO/Cu_2O Electrodes

Semiconducting cuprous oxide films were electrodeposited onto conducting glasses coated with Indium Tin Oxide （ITO） using potentiostatic method. The electrodes were examined by means of X-Ray Diffraction （XRD） and X-ray Photoelectron Spectrum （XPS）. The results indicate that the prepared films are cubic Cu2O crystals, and annealing enhances the size and preferred orientation of the films. The photoelectric conversion mechanism of semiconducting ITO/Cu2O electrodes in 0.1 mol/L potassium sulfate （K2SO4） solution is further discussed by using Linear Sweep Voltammetry （LSV） method. The differences of photoelectric conversion of electrodes are reasonably deduced and proved through surfactant modifying, annealing or not, respectively.

The Study of Full-Size Objects’ Bistatic Rader Cross Section Measurement Based on Photoelectric Conversion

In the past years, bistatic Radar Cross Section (RCS) characteristic has been caught increasing attention. The paper presents a bistatic RCS measurement system of full-size goals, which uses photoelectric conversion technology to solve the problem that excessive electrical signal attenuation exits because of the large distance between sending and receiving antenna. The paper analyzes the basic principle of photoelectric conversion and RCS measurement system, applies photoelectric conversion technology to RCS measurement system, and tests whether RCS measurement system works well while using photoelectric conversion technology. The test results show that the system can efficiently obtain the bistatic RCS characteristic of full-size targets.

Squarylium Cyanine Dyes for Photoelectric Conversion

Two squarylium cyanine dyes (Sqs) were synthesized to explore their applications in photoelectrochemical solar cells. Nanocrystalline TiO2 electrodes modified with Sqs have been prepared to probe the photosensitization effects. A rather high photoelectric conversion efficiency of up to 2.17% and the top incident monochromatic photon-to-photocurrent conversion efficiency (IPCE) of 6.2% at 650nm were obtained from the Sq2-modified nanocrystalline TiO2 electrode.

Subtle Alignment of Organic Semiconductors at the Donor/Acceptor Heterojunction Facilitates the Photoelectric Conversion Process

The aligned molecular packing structure is vital to the anisotropic charge transport in conjugated polymer and small molecule thin films.However,how this molecular packing motif influences the photoelectric conversion process at the donor/acceptor heterojunction is still mysterious.Herein,we employed a PM6/Y6 bilayer model to investigate the long-range alignment of molecular packing induced photoelectric conversion process.Both PM6 and Y6 layers were properly controlled to exhibit the uniaxially oriented molecular packing compared to their as-cast counterparts,as revealed by the polarized absorption spectra and transmission electron microscopy.After analyzing the photovoltaic performance of bilayer devices,the smaller energy loss,lower energetic disorder,and longer charge carrier lifetime can be observed in the bilayer devices with aligned Y6 molecules,which contribute to a higher power conversion efficiency(PCE)than the as-cast devices.While the molecular packing structure of PM6 layer exhibited negligible influence on the device performance,probably resulting from the intrinsic semicrystalline nature of PM6 molecules.Our results indicate that the alignment of small molecular acceptor at the donor/acceptor interfaces should be a powerful strategy to facilitate the photoelectric conversion process,which will definitely pave the way to highly efficient bulk heterojunction photovoltaic device.

In-fiber photoelectric device based on graphene-coated tilted fiber grating

Graphene and related two-dimensional materials have attracted great research interests due to prominently optical and electrical properties and flexibility in integration with versatile photonic structures.Here,we report an in-fiber photoelec-tric device by wrapping a few-layer graphene and bonding a pair of electrodes onto a tilted fiber Bragg grating(TFBG)for photoelectric and electric-induced thermo-optic conversions.The transmitted spectrum from this device consists of a dense comb of narrowband resonances that provides an observable window to sense the photocurrent and the electrical injection in the graphene layer.The device has a wavelength-sensitive photoresponse with responsivity up to 11.4 A/W,allowing the spectrum analysis by real-time monitoring of photocurrent evolution.Based on the thermal-optic effect of electrical injection,the graphene layer is energized to produce a global red-shift of the transmission spectrum of the TF-BG,with a high sensitivity approaching 2.167×10^(4)nm/A^(2).The in-fiber photoelectric device,therefore as a powerful tool,could be widely available as off-the-shelf product for photodetection,spectrometer and current sensor.

Reversible waveform conversion between microwave and optical fields in a hybrid opto-electromechanical system

We present a scheme of reversible waveform conversion between microwave and optical fields in the hybrid optoelectromechanical system. As an intermediate interface, nanomechanical resonator optomechanically couples both optomechanical cavities in the optical and microwave frequency domains. We find the double-optomechanically induced transparency and achieve coherent signal waveform bi-directional transfer between microwave and optical fields based on quantum interference. In addition, we give an analytical expression of one-to-one correspondence between the microwave field and the optical output field, which intuitively shows the reversible waveform conversion relationship. In particular,by numerical simulations and approximate expression, we demonstrate the conversion effects of the three waveforms and discuss the bi-directional conversion efficiency and the bandwidth. such a hybrid opto-and electro-mechanical device has significant potential functions for electro-optic modulation and waveform conversion of quantum microwave-optical field in optical communications and further quantum networks.

Preparation of polypyrrole/polyvinylalcohol(PPy/PVA)composite foam electrode material

Polypyrrole/polyvinylalcohol（PPy/PVA） foam was prepared by direct foam polymerization in water and then it was coated on the indium-tin oxide transparent conductive glass（ITO） to form conventional three-electrode cell.FTIR and UV-vis spectra were adopted to characterize the molecular structure and the absorption spectra of foam material,respectively.The porous structure of PPy/PVA foams and their photoelectric conversion behaviors were studied.The dimension of the pores is bigger than 100μm in diameter.Compared with the smooth film,the V_（oc） and I_（sc） of the foam film enhanced by 1.58-fold and 5.59-fold,respectively.

Photo-rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors:Critical roles of carbon-based functional materials

As a clean and renewable energy source,solar energy is a competitive alternative to replace conventional fossil fuels.Nevertheless,its serious fluctuating nature usually leads to a poor alignment with the actual energy demand.To solve this problem,the direct solar-to-electrochemical energy conversion and storage have been regarded as a feasible strategy.In this context,the development of high-performance integrated devices based on solar energy conversion parts(i.e.,solar cells or photoelectrodes)and electrochemical energy storage units(i.e.,rechargeable batteries or supercapacitors[SCs])has become increasingly necessary and urgent,in which carbon and carbon-based functional materials play a fundamental role in determining their energy conversion/storage performances.Herein,we summarize the latest progress on these integrated devices for solar electricity energy conversion and storage,with special emphasis on the critical role of carbon-based functional materials.First,principles of integrated devices are introduced,especially roles of carbon-based materials in these hybrid energy devices.Then,two major types of important integrated devices,including photovoltaic and photoelectrochemicalrechargeable batteries or SCs,are discussed in detail.Finally,key challenges and opportunities in the future development are also discussed.By this review,we hope to pave an avenue toward the development of stable and efficient devices for solar energy conversion and storage.

Enhancement of Overall Photovoltaic Efficiency by Changing the Position of the Attaching Group-RSO3^-on the Hemicyanine Dye Molecules

A new photoresponsive D--A dye, mPS, has been designed and synthesized. Compared to the parent dye PS, IPCE values in the region from 400 nm to 560 nm was greatly improved upon changing the attaching group from the p- position to the o- position of the p-conjugation bridge. A solar cell based on mPS generated a remarkably high overall yield of 5.4% under irradiation of 80.0 mW cm-2 white light from a Xe lamp. Compared with PS, the overall yield ?increased by 64%.

Inhibiting radiative recombination rate to enhance quantum yields in a quantum photocell

Inhibiting the radiative radiation is an efficient approach to enhance quantum yields in a solar sell.This work carries out the inhibition of radiative recombination rate(RRR)in a quantum photocell with two coupled donors.We perform explicit calculations of the transition rates,energy gaps and the absorbed solar wavelength-dependent RRR,and find that two different regimes play the crucial roles in inhibiting RRR.One is the quantum coherence generated from two different transition channels,the other includes the absorbed photon wavelength and gaps between the donor and acceptor in this proposed photocell model.The results imply that there may be some efficient ways to enhance the photoelectron conversion compared to the classic solar cell.

Composite Electrode SnO_2/TiO_2 for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Composite nanoporous electrode SnO2/TiO2 was fabricated for the dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) with N3 (Cis-Ru). After introducing of TiO2, the open-circuit photovoltage (Voc) was higher than that of the pure SnO2 electrode, while short-circuit photocurrent (Isc) was varied with the ratio of the TiO2. Appropriate content of the TiO2 can be beneficial to the efficiency of the solar cell, and it gives negative impact on the composite electrode when the content of TiO2 is higher.

Facile Preparation, Characterization of Flexible Organic Solar Cells Using P3HT-MWCNTS Composite Photoactive Layer

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) mixed in poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) were used as a photoactive layer for organic solar cells (OSC). The flexible OSCs of a structure of PET/rGO-P3HT/P3CT/PCBM/LiF-Al were prepared by spincoating. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of the photoactive films and current-voltage characteristics of the OSCs showed the advantage of the composite devices above the pristine-polymeric ones. Under illumination of light with a 100 mW/cm2-powerdensity, the photoelectrical conversion efficiency (PCE) of the OSCs with 3.0 wt% MWNCTs embedded in the photoactive layer possess a value as large as 2.35%. The obtained results suggest further useful applications of the flexible large-area solar cells.

Design of Functional Carbon Composite Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

The carbon composite materials have been a research hotspot in the fields of catalysis,energy conversion and so on,because of their features of large structure and morphology variety,good chemical and electrochemical stability,and high electronic conductivity,large specific surface area and rich active sites.This paper summarizes some research progress of carbon composite materials,including assembly methodologies,their structure regulation,properties,and related applications.Moreover,the current challenges and the prospects of these materials are also discussed.

Photophysical and Photoelectric Properties of 2-{[4-(N-Hexadecyl-N-methylamino)phenyl]methylene}-propanedinitrile

N Hexadecyl N methylamino)phenyl]methylene} pro^panedinitrile (HMAPN) with typical donor π acceptor (D π A) structure was synthesized. It could be easily assembled into stable films by LB technique. The photophysical properties of HMAPN were investigated in solution and on LB films. The photoelectric properties of HMAPN were examined and the anodic photocurrent of the ITO electrode modified by the monolayer LB film of HMAPN was measured as 835 nA/cm 2 under the white light of 218 2 mW/cm 2 without bias voltage. The effects of light intensity, bias voltage on the photocurrent were discussed. The possible mechanism of the photocurrent formation was given.

基于非对称PVA/墨水/PE双层膜的光驱动柔性致动器和多功能传感器

聚乙烯醇/中国墨水混合物被均匀涂覆在聚乙烯薄膜上制备了结构稳定的双层软驱动器.由于两层材料的热膨胀系数的显著差异,在氙灯照射下,驱动器能以较快的响应速度实现较大的弯曲变形.通过改变光的强度以及结合尺蠖的仿生结构设计,机器人可以在不同的表面(如纸张和树叶)上实现各种形式的运动.同时在光的驱动下,它可以实现物体的捕获、表情的改变、象鼻的收缩与卷曲以及仿生花朵的开闭等.此外,基于双层驱动器良好的光热转换和灵敏的压力传感性能,它可以实现人体运动监测(如关节弯曲、呼吸、吞咽等),还能与光电转换装置集成.这种多功能、多驱动模式软机器人在可穿戴设备、交通运输、光电转换设备等应用领域具有巨大潜力.

Enhanced near-infrared light-induced photoresponse via transition of monocrystalline phase and surface reconstruction

Rare-earth-doped upconversion(UC)materials are ideal candidates for solar photovoltaic conversion and NIR response devices due to their unique spectral conversion properties.However,their low efficiency remains a tremendous challenge for practical applications.Here,we constructed an efficient NIR light-responsive device by coating a Si-photoresistor with a transparent gel consisting of UC powders and an organic polymer matrix.We show that reasonable introduction of alkali metal ions(Na~+,K~+,and Cs~+)into the lattice of UC crystals results in the improvement of photoelectricity conversion efficiency,due to the high crystallinity and surface reconstruction caused by alkali metal ion doping.

One-dimension carbon self-doping g-C3N4 nanotubes： Synthesis and application in dye-sensitized solar cells

One-dimensional carbon self-doping g-C3N4 nanotubes （CNT） with abundant communicating pores were synthesized via thermal polymerization of saturated or supersaturated urea inside the framework of a melamine sponge for the first time. A - 16% improvement in photoelectric conversion efficiency （η） is observed for the devices fabricated with a binary hybrid composite of the obtained CNT and TiO2 compared to pure TiO2 device. The result of EIS analysis reveals that the interfacial resistance of the TiO2-dye｜ I3^-/I- electrolyte interface of TiO2-CNT composite cell is much lower than that of pure TiO2 cell. In addition, the TiOa-CNT composite cell exhibits longer electron recombination time, shorter electron transport time, and higher charge collection efficiency than those of pure TiO2 cell. Systematic investigations reveal that the CNT boosts the light harvesting ability of the photovoltaic devices by enhancing not only the visible light absorption but also the charge separation and transfer.