All-inorganic cesium lead bromide(CsPbBr3)perovskite is attracting growing interest as functional materials in photovoltaics and other optoelectronic devices due to its superb stability.However,the fabrication of high...All-inorganic cesium lead bromide(CsPbBr3)perovskite is attracting growing interest as functional materials in photovoltaics and other optoelectronic devices due to its superb stability.However,the fabrication of high-quality CsPbBr3 films still remains a big challenge by solution-process because of the low solubility of the cesium precursor in common solvents.Herein,we report a facile solution-processed approach to prepare high-quality CsPbBr3 perovskite films via a two-step spin-coating method,in which the Cs Br methanol/H2 O mixed solvent solution is spin-coated onto the lead bromide films,followed by an isopropanol-assisted post-treatment to regulate the crystallization process and to control the film morphology.In this fashion,dense and uniform CsPbBr3 films are obtained consisting of large crystalline domains with sizes up to microns and low defect density.The effectiveness of the resulting CsPbBr3 films is further examined in perovskite solar cells(PSCs)with a simplified planar architecture of fluorine–doped tin oxide/compact Ti O2/CsPbBr3/carbon,which deliver a maximum power conversion efficiency of 8.11%together with excellent thermal and humidity stability.The present work offers a simple and effective strategy in fabrication of high-quality CsPbBr3 films for efficient and stable PSCs as well as other optoelectronic devices.展开更多
Al2O3 powders with different morphologies,namely fibrous,sheet-like,and spherical,were prepared by the hydrothermal-thermolysis method.Subsequently,polycrystalline,transparent cerium doped lutetium aluminum garnet(Lu...Al2O3 powders with different morphologies,namely fibrous,sheet-like,and spherical,were prepared by the hydrothermal-thermolysis method.Subsequently,polycrystalline,transparent cerium doped lutetium aluminum garnet(Lu3Al5O(12):Ce^3+)green phosphors were synthesized by high temperature solidstate method using commercial lutetium(III)oxide,cerium(III)oxide,and as-prepared Al2O3 powders with different morphologies.The phases,morphologies,and photoluminescent properties of the prepared phosphors were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL).Moreover,the influences of the morphologies ofα-Al2O3 on the types of crystal structure,morphologies,and photoluminescent properties of LuAG:Ce^3+green phosphors were investigated.The results indicated that the morphologies and particle sizes of theα-Al2O3 powders could be controlled by the additives and parameters.Notably,the sphericalα-Al2O3 powders with good dispersibility were found to be the excellent base materials of LuAG:Ce^3+green phosphors for white light emitting diodes.展开更多
Using SrC12-6H2O and Na2CO3 as the main raw materials and adding different complexons as modifiers with simple co-precipitation method, SrCO3 crystals with distinct morphologies like spherical, bundle-like, overlappin...Using SrC12-6H2O and Na2CO3 as the main raw materials and adding different complexons as modifiers with simple co-precipitation method, SrCO3 crystals with distinct morphologies like spherical, bundle-like, overlapping plate-like, hexagonal star-like, dumbbell-like, etc. can be synthesized in the ethanol-water mixtures. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectrograph (FT-IR). The interrelated effect mechanism is presented in the end. Results show that the modifier carboxyl groups play a significant role in controlling the SrCO3 crystal morphologies, which can alter the crystal growth unit (Sr^2+) supply mode and induce the crystal formation with the morphologies matching their spatial configurations.展开更多
Four shapes of Cu2O particles as sphere,cube,truncated octahedron and octahedron were prepared via glucose reduction of Cu(Ⅱ)under alkaline condition.The products were characterized by XRD and SEM.The effects of the ...Four shapes of Cu2O particles as sphere,cube,truncated octahedron and octahedron were prepared via glucose reduction of Cu(Ⅱ)under alkaline condition.The products were characterized by XRD and SEM.The effects of the precursor(CuO,Cu(OH)2), reaction temperature and glucose concentration on morphology of Cu2O particles were investigated,and the mechanism of morphology control was discussed on the basic theory of crystal nucleation and growth.It is found that the Cu+supersaturation is remarkably influenced by the precursor kind,reaction temperature and glucose concentration,and the morphology of Cu2O particles can be controlled by the Cu+supersaturation.展开更多
Porous carbon has been applied for lithium-sulfur battery cathodes,and carbonized metal-organic framework(MOF)is advantageous in tuning the morphology.Herein,we have systematically synthesized water-distorted MOF(WDM)...Porous carbon has been applied for lithium-sulfur battery cathodes,and carbonized metal-organic framework(MOF)is advantageous in tuning the morphology.Herein,we have systematically synthesized water-distorted MOF(WDM)derived porous carbon via controlling the proportion of both water in a mixed solvent(dimethylformamide and water)and ligand in MOF-5 precursors(metal and ligand),which is categorized by its morphology(i.e.Cracked stone(closed),Tassel(open)and Intermediate(semi-open)).For example,decrease in water and increase in ligand content induce Cracked stone WDMs which showed the highest specific surface area(2742-2990 m^(2)/g)and pore volume(2.81-3.28 cm^(3)/g)after carbonization.Morphological effect of carbonized WDMs(CWDMs)on battery performance was examined by introducing electrolytes with different sulfur reduction mechanisms(i.e.DOL/DME and ACN_(2) LiTFSITTE):Closed framework effectively confines polysulfide,whereas open framework enhances electrolyte accessibility.The initial capacities of the batteries were in the following order:Cracked stone>Intermediate>Tassel for DOL/DME and Intermediate>Tassel>Cracked stone for ACN_(2) LiTFSI-TTE.To note,Intermediate CWDM exhibited the highest initial capacity and retained capacity after 100 cycles(1398 and 747 mAh/g)in ACN_(2) LiTFSI-TTE electrolyte having advantages from both open and closed frameworks.In sum,we could correlate cathode morphology(openness and pore structure)and electrolyte type(i.e.polysulfide solubility)with lithium-sulfur battery performance.展开更多
Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy source for fossil-free transportation and electrical energy generation.However,leaking hydrogen in high-temperature production processes can cause an explosion,which endangers ...Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy source for fossil-free transportation and electrical energy generation.However,leaking hydrogen in high-temperature production processes can cause an explosion,which endangers production workers and surrounding areas.To detect leaks early,we used a sensor material based on a wide bandgap aluminum nitride(AlN)that can withstand a high-temperature environment.Three unique AlN morphologies(rod-like,nest-like,and hexagonal plate-like)were synthesized by a direct nitridation method at 1400℃usingγ-AlOOH as a precursor.The gas-sensing performance shows that a hexagonal plate-like morphology exhibited p-type sensing behavior and showed good repeatability as well as the highest response(S=58.7)toward a 750 ppm leak of H2 gas at high temperature(500°C)compared with the rod-like and nest-like morphologies.Furthermore,the hexagonal plate-like morphology showed fast response and recovery times of 40 and 82 s,respectively.The surface facet of the hexagonal morphology of AlN might be energetically favorable for gas adsorption–desorption for enhanced hydrogen detection.展开更多
The plane form of a gully can provide a basis for evaluating the gully volume and erosion rate, acting process, and evolutionary stage. For describing the planar characteristics of a permanent gully and understanding ...The plane form of a gully can provide a basis for evaluating the gully volume and erosion rate, acting process, and evolutionary stage. For describing the planar characteristics of a permanent gully and understanding their controlling factors, this study, utilizing a total station and GPS RTK, measured the shoulder lines and channel curves of 112 gullies in six sites of the Yuanmou Dry-hot Valley and then mapped them by Arc GIS software and calculated nine parameters. The results showed that the channel lengths range from 10.88 to 249.11 m; the widths range from 6.20 to 40.99 m; the perimeters range from 54.11 to 541.67 m; the gully areas range from 153.02 to 6,930.30 m2; the left-side areas range from 92.93 to 4,027.20 m2; and the right-side areas range from 63.65 to 3,539.77 m2. The slightly sinuous and straight gullies account for 73.21% of the total gullies; the quantity of the right skewed gullies is 8.93% greater than that of the left skewed ones based on the symmetry ratio; the shape ratios range from 1.12 to 1.40 and the morphology ratios from 0.038 to 1.294; the fractal dimension is 1.192. Gullies in different sites have diverse planar characteristics. Except for the symmetry index, which was close to a negatively skewed distribution, all of the other parameters had the characteristic of positively skewed distribution. The gully area is related to the length and width, but the gully length has a weak correlation with the width. The evolutionary stage, topographic conditions, strata, soil properties, and piping erosion played very important roles in the gully planar morphology. This study could provide useful information for controlling gully erosion and safeguarding human habitation and engineering buildings.展开更多
The superfine BaCO3 particles were synthesized by high gravity technology with BaCl·2H2O and Na2CO3 as the raw materials. The changes of particle size and morphology were studied by adding different amount of EDT...The superfine BaCO3 particles were synthesized by high gravity technology with BaCl·2H2O and Na2CO3 as the raw materials. The changes of particle size and morphology were studied by adding different amount of EDTA, and rod-like, near-spherical and cylindrical shape BaCO3 were prepared. The BaCO3 particles were analyzed and characterized by TG/SDAT, SEM, XRD and FT-IR. The results indicated that the crystal transformation temperature and decomposition temperature of BaCO3 had increased because of EDTA addition. With the increase of EDTA amount, the shape of BaCO3 changed from irregular rod-like to near-spherical then to cylindrical shape. All different shape BaCO3 adopts orthorhombic crystal systems.展开更多
S-scheme possesses superior redox capabilities compared with the II-scheme,providing an effective method to solve the innate defects of g-C_(3)N_(4)(CN).In this study,S-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)(SCN-tm/CN)S-sche...S-scheme possesses superior redox capabilities compared with the II-scheme,providing an effective method to solve the innate defects of g-C_(3)N_(4)(CN).In this study,S-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)(SCN-tm/CN)S-scheme homojunction was constructed by rationally integrating morphology control with interfacial engineering to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance.In-situ Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)confirms the transport of photo-generated electrons from CN to SCN.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the generation of a built-in electric field between SCN and CN enables the carrier separation to be more efficient and effective.Femtosecond transient absorption spectrum(fs-TAS)indicates prolonged lifetimes of SCN-tm/CN_(3)(τ1:9.7,τ2:110,andτ3:1343.5 ps)in comparison to those of CN(τ1:4.86,τ2:55.2,andτ3:927 ps),signifying that the construction of homojunction promotes the separation and transport of electron hole pairs,thus favoring the photocatalytic process.Under visible light irradiation,the optimized SCN-tm/CN_(3)exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity with the hydrogen evolution rate of 5407.3μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which is 20.4 times higher than that of CN(265.7μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1)).Moreover,the homojunction also displays an apparent quantum efficiency of 26.8%at 435 nm as well as ultra-long and ultra-stable cycle ability.This work offers a new strategy to construct highly efficient photocatalysts based on the metal-free conjugated polymeric CN for realizing solar energy conversion.展开更多
Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have emerged as a promising electrocatalyst for hydrogen evo-lution reaction(HER)due to its excellent conductivity and abundant electrocatalytic active sites of its edges.TMDs nan...Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have emerged as a promising electrocatalyst for hydrogen evo-lution reaction(HER)due to its excellent conductivity and abundant electrocatalytic active sites of its edges.TMDs nanowall can expose abundant of edges so that they tend to show better catalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction.Herein,PtSe_(2) nanowall films with morphology controlled at centimeters level are synthesized by selenizing Pt film.The dynamic and thermodynamics of selenation reaction are investigated.The nanowall structure can be obtained by controlling the growth temperature,and the thickness of nanowall can be tuned by the original thickness of Pt film.The Pt atoms can be rearranged into ordered distribution at 550℃ and can be induced to well-ordered PtSe_(2) nanowalls finally.The well-ordered PtSe_(2) nanowall films show excellent HER performance,with an overpotential of 0.3 V at-10 mA·cm^(-2) and a Tafel slope of~52 mV·dec^(-1).This work demonstrates the great potential of activated 2D PtSe_(2) as an ultrathin film catalyst for the HER,which is valuable to provide instruction and afford experience for further application at industrial level.展开更多
Nano-scale γ-AIOOH with various morphologies, such as whisker, bar, ball, and sheet, was synthesized successfully and control- lably through a facile hydrothermal method just by adjusting the pH value of the solvent....Nano-scale γ-AIOOH with various morphologies, such as whisker, bar, ball, and sheet, was synthesized successfully and control- lably through a facile hydrothermal method just by adjusting the pH value of the solvent. Based on the analysis of the experimental data, the growth mechanism of nano-scale γ-AlOOH in the hydrothermal process was established. It is proposed that the growth unit and the growth direction are determined by the pH value of the solution and the growth unit, respectively. One-dimensional γ-AlOOH, such as whisker and bar, is formed in lower pH ranges, while two-dimensional γ-AlOOH sueli as sheet is formed only in high pH environment following the plane expansion crystallization mechanism.展开更多
With advances in material science and a more in-depth understanding of device engineering,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of solution-processed organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have significantly boosted in the past...With advances in material science and a more in-depth understanding of device engineering,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of solution-processed organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have significantly boosted in the past few years.In 2019,a high PCE of 15.7%was achieved in the OPV cells adopting a wide bandgap polymer PM6 and a new emerging non-fullerene acceptor Y6.Such outstanding performance has attracted lots of research attention,driving considerable efforts to improve or take advantage of the high-performance PM6:Y6-based system.In this review,we first concentrate on the structural characteristics of PM6 and Y6 with the focus on understanding why their combination for OPV application can obtain such high efficiency.We also update the recent progress in highly efficient PM6:Y6-based OPV cells via various optimizing strategies.Then we summarize the other applications of the PM6:Y6-based system in semi-transparent,flexible or lay e-by-layer devices.The prospects for future OPV studies will be suggested in the end.展开更多
Due to the growing demand for clean and renewable hydrogen fuel,there has been a surge of interest in electrocatalytic water-splitting devices driven by renewable energy sources.However,the feasibility of self-driven ...Due to the growing demand for clean and renewable hydrogen fuel,there has been a surge of interest in electrocatalytic water-splitting devices driven by renewable energy sources.However,the feasibility of self-driven water splitting is limited by inefficient connections between functional modules,lack of highly active and stable electrocatalysts,and intermittent and unpredictable renewable energy supply.Herein,we construct a dualmodulated three-dimensional(3D)NiCo_(2)O_(4)@NiCo_(2)S_(4)(denoted as NCONCS)heterostructure deposited on nickel foam as a multifunctional electrode for electrocatalytic water splitting driven by photovoltaic-powered supercapacitors.Due to a stable 3D architecture configuration,abundant active sites,efficient charge transfer,and tuned interface properties,the NCONCS delivers a high specific capacity and rate performance for supercapacitors.A twoelectrode electrolyzer assembled with the NCONCS as both the anode and the cathode only requires a low cell voltage of 1.47 V to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) in alkaline electrolyte,which outperforms the state-of-the-art bifunctional electrocatalysts.Theoretical calculations suggest that the generated heterointerfaces in NCONCS improve the surface binding capability of reaction intermediates while regulating the local electronic structures,which thus accelerates the reaction kinetics of water electrolysis.As a proof of concept,an integrated configuration comprising a two-electrode electrolyzer driven by two series-connected supercapacitors charged by a solar cell delivers a high product yield with superior durability.展开更多
Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by funct...Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by functional fillers and their network morphology in polymer matrix.In recent years,a large number of studies on morphology control and interfacial modification have been reported,where numerous preparation methods and exciting performance of FPCs have been reported.Despite the fact that these FPCs have many similarities because they are all consisting of functional inorganic fillers and polymer matrices,review on the overall progress of FPCs is still missing,and especially the overall processing strategy for these composites is urgently needed.Herein,a"Toolbox"for the processing of FPCs is proposed to summarize and analyze the overall processing strategies and corresponding morphology evolution for FPCs.From this perspective,the morphological control methods already utilized for various FPCs are systematically reviewed,so that guidelines or even predictions on the processing strategies of various FPCs as well as multi-functional polymer composites could be given.This review should be able to provide interesting insights for the field of FPCs and boost future intelligent design of various FPCs.展开更多
A novel micro-mesoporous silicoaluminophosphate(MUS-5) with controlled morphology has been first synthesized in a two-step route.The physical properties of the silicoaluminophosphate were characterized using XRD,SEM,T...A novel micro-mesoporous silicoaluminophosphate(MUS-5) with controlled morphology has been first synthesized in a two-step route.The physical properties of the silicoaluminophosphate were characterized using XRD,SEM,TEM,nitrogen adsorption-desorption and NH3-TPD techniques.When the pH value of the solution system was varied in the range from 2.0 to 5.0,three different morphologies of silicoaluminophosphate including chain-like,flower-like and barrel-like morphology were obtained.Catalytic tests showed that the silicoaluminophosphate exhibited higher catalytic activity compared with the conventional microporous SAPO-5 under the same conditions for catalytic cracking of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene heavy aromatics.The remarkable catalytic reactivity was mainly attributed to the presence of the hierarchical porosity in the silicoaluminophosphate catalyst.展开更多
The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a vis...The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a visible light responsive photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution due to their low cost,nontoxicity,modifiable morphology,and outstanding optical and chemical properties.Nevertheless,the photocatalytic activities of pure materials are unsatisfactory because of their relative small specific surface area,poor quantum yield,and the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers.Therefore,some modification strategies,including morphological control,semiconductor combination,doping,and defect engineering,have been systematically studied to enhance photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activity in the past few years.Herein,we summarize the recent research progress on bismuth-based photocatalysts,pointing out the prospects,opportunities and challenges of bismuth-based photocatalysts.Eventually,we aims to put forward valuable suggestions for designing of bismuth-based photocatalysts applied in hydrogen production on the premise of consolidating the existing theoretical basis of photocatalysis.展开更多
BaCO3 whiskers exhibiting different morphologies were fabricated by a simple precipitation reaction of barium ch/oride with sodium carbonate in the absence and presence of poly-(styrene-alt-maleic acid) (PSMA) as ...BaCO3 whiskers exhibiting different morphologies were fabricated by a simple precipitation reaction of barium ch/oride with sodium carbonate in the absence and presence of poly-(styrene-alt-maleic acid) (PSMA) as a crystal growth modifier at room temperature. The as-prepared products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The influences of experimental parameters on the size and morphology of BaCO3 whiskers were investigated and discussed. It was found that the as-prepared BaCO3 whiskers are single crystals with diameter ranging from 100 to 300 run, and grow along the crystallographic a-axis or [100] direction. BaCO3 whiskers with different morphologies, such as branching and dendritic structure, can be obtained depending on the experimental conditions. With increasing PSMA concentration, the diameter of BaCO3 whiskers decreases.展开更多
Spherical strontium carbonate was synthesized by the induction of microbial bacillus pasteurii at ambient temperature with strontium chloride and urea as the raw materials. The phase composition, particle size and mor...Spherical strontium carbonate was synthesized by the induction of microbial bacillus pasteurii at ambient temperature with strontium chloride and urea as the raw materials. The phase composition, particle size and morphology of the product were studied by XRD and SEM. The results indicated that the strontium carbonate synthesized by the induction of microbial bacillus pasteurii was of good dispersion and uniform particle size. The spherical strontium carbonate particles obtained by adding different control agents were constructed by numerous flakes or olive-shaped nano-particles. The products were orthorhombic according to their XRD patterns.展开更多
Organic optoelectronic materials enable cutting-edge,low-cost organic photodiodes,including organic solar cells(OSCs)for energy conversion and organic photodetectors(OPDs)for image sensors.The bulk heterojunction(BHJ)...Organic optoelectronic materials enable cutting-edge,low-cost organic photodiodes,including organic solar cells(OSCs)for energy conversion and organic photodetectors(OPDs)for image sensors.The bulk heterojunction(BHJ)structure,derived by blending donor and acceptor materials in a single solution,has dominated in the construction of active layer,but its morphological evolution during film formation poses a great challenge for obtaining an ideal nanoscale morphology to maximize exciton dissociation and minimize nongeminate recom-bination.Solution sequential deposition(SSD)can deliver favorable p–i–n vertical component distribution with abundant donor/acceptor interfaces and relatively neat donor and acceptor phases near electrodes,making it highly promising for excellent device performance and long-term stability.Focusing on the p–i–n structure,this review provides a systematic retrospect on regulating this morphology in SSD by summarizing solvent selection and additive strategies.These methods have been successfully implemented to achieve well-defined morphology in ternary OSCs,all-polymer solar cells,and OPDs.To provide a practical perspective,comparative studies of device stability with BHJ and SSD film are also discussed,and we review influential progress in blade-coating techniques and large-area modules to shed light on industrial production.Finally,challenging issues are out-lined for further research toward eventual commercialization.展开更多
We here report a new CO_2 capture and storage method that converts CO_2 into a novel alkyl carbonate salt, denoted as CO_2 SM, by a system consisting of equimolar 1,4-butanediol(BDO) and 1,2-ethylenediamine(EDA). This...We here report a new CO_2 capture and storage method that converts CO_2 into a novel alkyl carbonate salt, denoted as CO_2 SM, by a system consisting of equimolar 1,4-butanediol(BDO) and 1,2-ethylenediamine(EDA). This novel CO_2 SM was then used to prepare BaCO_3 crystals through a simple and fast hydrothermal synthesis under mild conditions. The CO_2 SM was both the source of CO_2 and the modifier to regulate the nucleation and growth of BaCO_3 crystals. The morphology of the BaCO_3 crystals could be tuned from rod to shuttle by adjusting the key influencing factors, including CO_2 SM concentration, mineralization temperature, and mineralization time. A possible mechanism for the synthesis of BaCO_3 crystals from the CO_2 SM was also presented. After the BaCO_3 crystals were isolated, the filtrate of the hydrothermal reaction could be recycled to again absorb CO_2 and prepare BaCO_3 crystals of the same polymorph. This novel approach appears promising for preparing well-formed metal carbonates.展开更多
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21975038,21606039,and 51661135021)the Swiss National Science Foundation(IZLCZ2_170177)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT17JC39)the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research(SSF)the Swedish Energy Agencythe Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation。
文摘All-inorganic cesium lead bromide(CsPbBr3)perovskite is attracting growing interest as functional materials in photovoltaics and other optoelectronic devices due to its superb stability.However,the fabrication of high-quality CsPbBr3 films still remains a big challenge by solution-process because of the low solubility of the cesium precursor in common solvents.Herein,we report a facile solution-processed approach to prepare high-quality CsPbBr3 perovskite films via a two-step spin-coating method,in which the Cs Br methanol/H2 O mixed solvent solution is spin-coated onto the lead bromide films,followed by an isopropanol-assisted post-treatment to regulate the crystallization process and to control the film morphology.In this fashion,dense and uniform CsPbBr3 films are obtained consisting of large crystalline domains with sizes up to microns and low defect density.The effectiveness of the resulting CsPbBr3 films is further examined in perovskite solar cells(PSCs)with a simplified planar architecture of fluorine–doped tin oxide/compact Ti O2/CsPbBr3/carbon,which deliver a maximum power conversion efficiency of 8.11%together with excellent thermal and humidity stability.The present work offers a simple and effective strategy in fabrication of high-quality CsPbBr3 films for efficient and stable PSCs as well as other optoelectronic devices.
基金Funded by Shan’xi Educational Committee(No.17JK0395)
文摘Al2O3 powders with different morphologies,namely fibrous,sheet-like,and spherical,were prepared by the hydrothermal-thermolysis method.Subsequently,polycrystalline,transparent cerium doped lutetium aluminum garnet(Lu3Al5O(12):Ce^3+)green phosphors were synthesized by high temperature solidstate method using commercial lutetium(III)oxide,cerium(III)oxide,and as-prepared Al2O3 powders with different morphologies.The phases,morphologies,and photoluminescent properties of the prepared phosphors were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL).Moreover,the influences of the morphologies ofα-Al2O3 on the types of crystal structure,morphologies,and photoluminescent properties of LuAG:Ce^3+green phosphors were investigated.The results indicated that the morphologies and particle sizes of theα-Al2O3 powders could be controlled by the additives and parameters.Notably,the sphericalα-Al2O3 powders with good dispersibility were found to be the excellent base materials of LuAG:Ce^3+green phosphors for white light emitting diodes.
基金the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Sichuan Province(No.03GG021-002)
文摘Using SrC12-6H2O and Na2CO3 as the main raw materials and adding different complexons as modifiers with simple co-precipitation method, SrCO3 crystals with distinct morphologies like spherical, bundle-like, overlapping plate-like, hexagonal star-like, dumbbell-like, etc. can be synthesized in the ethanol-water mixtures. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectrograph (FT-IR). The interrelated effect mechanism is presented in the end. Results show that the modifier carboxyl groups play a significant role in controlling the SrCO3 crystal morphologies, which can alter the crystal growth unit (Sr^2+) supply mode and induce the crystal formation with the morphologies matching their spatial configurations.
文摘Four shapes of Cu2O particles as sphere,cube,truncated octahedron and octahedron were prepared via glucose reduction of Cu(Ⅱ)under alkaline condition.The products were characterized by XRD and SEM.The effects of the precursor(CuO,Cu(OH)2), reaction temperature and glucose concentration on morphology of Cu2O particles were investigated,and the mechanism of morphology control was discussed on the basic theory of crystal nucleation and growth.It is found that the Cu+supersaturation is remarkably influenced by the precursor kind,reaction temperature and glucose concentration,and the morphology of Cu2O particles can be controlled by the Cu+supersaturation.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea by the Korea government(MEST)(grant number NRF2019R1A2C4069922)the“LG Research Fund for New Faculty”by LG Chem。
文摘Porous carbon has been applied for lithium-sulfur battery cathodes,and carbonized metal-organic framework(MOF)is advantageous in tuning the morphology.Herein,we have systematically synthesized water-distorted MOF(WDM)derived porous carbon via controlling the proportion of both water in a mixed solvent(dimethylformamide and water)and ligand in MOF-5 precursors(metal and ligand),which is categorized by its morphology(i.e.Cracked stone(closed),Tassel(open)and Intermediate(semi-open)).For example,decrease in water and increase in ligand content induce Cracked stone WDMs which showed the highest specific surface area(2742-2990 m^(2)/g)and pore volume(2.81-3.28 cm^(3)/g)after carbonization.Morphological effect of carbonized WDMs(CWDMs)on battery performance was examined by introducing electrolytes with different sulfur reduction mechanisms(i.e.DOL/DME and ACN_(2) LiTFSITTE):Closed framework effectively confines polysulfide,whereas open framework enhances electrolyte accessibility.The initial capacities of the batteries were in the following order:Cracked stone>Intermediate>Tassel for DOL/DME and Intermediate>Tassel>Cracked stone for ACN_(2) LiTFSI-TTE.To note,Intermediate CWDM exhibited the highest initial capacity and retained capacity after 100 cycles(1398 and 747 mAh/g)in ACN_(2) LiTFSI-TTE electrolyte having advantages from both open and closed frameworks.In sum,we could correlate cathode morphology(openness and pore structure)and electrolyte type(i.e.polysulfide solubility)with lithium-sulfur battery performance.
基金This work was financially support by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI)(No.20H00297 and Innovative Areas No.JP16H06439)the Cooperative Research Program of Dynamic Alliance for Open Innovations Bridging Human,Environment and Materials in the“Network Joint Research Center for Materials and Devices”.
文摘Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy source for fossil-free transportation and electrical energy generation.However,leaking hydrogen in high-temperature production processes can cause an explosion,which endangers production workers and surrounding areas.To detect leaks early,we used a sensor material based on a wide bandgap aluminum nitride(AlN)that can withstand a high-temperature environment.Three unique AlN morphologies(rod-like,nest-like,and hexagonal plate-like)were synthesized by a direct nitridation method at 1400℃usingγ-AlOOH as a precursor.The gas-sensing performance shows that a hexagonal plate-like morphology exhibited p-type sensing behavior and showed good repeatability as well as the highest response(S=58.7)toward a 750 ppm leak of H2 gas at high temperature(500°C)compared with the rod-like and nest-like morphologies.Furthermore,the hexagonal plate-like morphology showed fast response and recovery times of 40 and 82 s,respectively.The surface facet of the hexagonal morphology of AlN might be energetically favorable for gas adsorption–desorption for enhanced hydrogen detection.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41101348)
文摘The plane form of a gully can provide a basis for evaluating the gully volume and erosion rate, acting process, and evolutionary stage. For describing the planar characteristics of a permanent gully and understanding their controlling factors, this study, utilizing a total station and GPS RTK, measured the shoulder lines and channel curves of 112 gullies in six sites of the Yuanmou Dry-hot Valley and then mapped them by Arc GIS software and calculated nine parameters. The results showed that the channel lengths range from 10.88 to 249.11 m; the widths range from 6.20 to 40.99 m; the perimeters range from 54.11 to 541.67 m; the gully areas range from 153.02 to 6,930.30 m2; the left-side areas range from 92.93 to 4,027.20 m2; and the right-side areas range from 63.65 to 3,539.77 m2. The slightly sinuous and straight gullies account for 73.21% of the total gullies; the quantity of the right skewed gullies is 8.93% greater than that of the left skewed ones based on the symmetry ratio; the shape ratios range from 1.12 to 1.40 and the morphology ratios from 0.038 to 1.294; the fractal dimension is 1.192. Gullies in different sites have diverse planar characteristics. Except for the symmetry index, which was close to a negatively skewed distribution, all of the other parameters had the characteristic of positively skewed distribution. The gully area is related to the length and width, but the gully length has a weak correlation with the width. The evolutionary stage, topographic conditions, strata, soil properties, and piping erosion played very important roles in the gully planar morphology. This study could provide useful information for controlling gully erosion and safeguarding human habitation and engineering buildings.
基金Supported by the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Nonmetal Composites and Functional Materials(10zxfk38)
文摘The superfine BaCO3 particles were synthesized by high gravity technology with BaCl·2H2O and Na2CO3 as the raw materials. The changes of particle size and morphology were studied by adding different amount of EDTA, and rod-like, near-spherical and cylindrical shape BaCO3 were prepared. The BaCO3 particles were analyzed and characterized by TG/SDAT, SEM, XRD and FT-IR. The results indicated that the crystal transformation temperature and decomposition temperature of BaCO3 had increased because of EDTA addition. With the increase of EDTA amount, the shape of BaCO3 changed from irregular rod-like to near-spherical then to cylindrical shape. All different shape BaCO3 adopts orthorhombic crystal systems.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan(No.232300421361)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21671176 and 21001096).
文摘S-scheme possesses superior redox capabilities compared with the II-scheme,providing an effective method to solve the innate defects of g-C_(3)N_(4)(CN).In this study,S-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)(SCN-tm/CN)S-scheme homojunction was constructed by rationally integrating morphology control with interfacial engineering to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance.In-situ Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)confirms the transport of photo-generated electrons from CN to SCN.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the generation of a built-in electric field between SCN and CN enables the carrier separation to be more efficient and effective.Femtosecond transient absorption spectrum(fs-TAS)indicates prolonged lifetimes of SCN-tm/CN_(3)(τ1:9.7,τ2:110,andτ3:1343.5 ps)in comparison to those of CN(τ1:4.86,τ2:55.2,andτ3:927 ps),signifying that the construction of homojunction promotes the separation and transport of electron hole pairs,thus favoring the photocatalytic process.Under visible light irradiation,the optimized SCN-tm/CN_(3)exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity with the hydrogen evolution rate of 5407.3μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which is 20.4 times higher than that of CN(265.7μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1)).Moreover,the homojunction also displays an apparent quantum efficiency of 26.8%at 435 nm as well as ultra-long and ultra-stable cycle ability.This work offers a new strategy to construct highly efficient photocatalysts based on the metal-free conjugated polymeric CN for realizing solar energy conversion.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51802266)Shaanxi’s Key Project of Research and Development Plan(No.2021GY-217)+1 种基金the Research Funds for Interdisciplinary Subject of NWPU(No.19SH0304)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3102017jc01001)。
文摘Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have emerged as a promising electrocatalyst for hydrogen evo-lution reaction(HER)due to its excellent conductivity and abundant electrocatalytic active sites of its edges.TMDs nanowall can expose abundant of edges so that they tend to show better catalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction.Herein,PtSe_(2) nanowall films with morphology controlled at centimeters level are synthesized by selenizing Pt film.The dynamic and thermodynamics of selenation reaction are investigated.The nanowall structure can be obtained by controlling the growth temperature,and the thickness of nanowall can be tuned by the original thickness of Pt film.The Pt atoms can be rearranged into ordered distribution at 550℃ and can be induced to well-ordered PtSe_(2) nanowalls finally.The well-ordered PtSe_(2) nanowall films show excellent HER performance,with an overpotential of 0.3 V at-10 mA·cm^(-2) and a Tafel slope of~52 mV·dec^(-1).This work demonstrates the great potential of activated 2D PtSe_(2) as an ultrathin film catalyst for the HER,which is valuable to provide instruction and afford experience for further application at industrial level.
文摘Nano-scale γ-AIOOH with various morphologies, such as whisker, bar, ball, and sheet, was synthesized successfully and control- lably through a facile hydrothermal method just by adjusting the pH value of the solvent. Based on the analysis of the experimental data, the growth mechanism of nano-scale γ-AlOOH in the hydrothermal process was established. It is proposed that the growth unit and the growth direction are determined by the pH value of the solution and the growth unit, respectively. One-dimensional γ-AlOOH, such as whisker and bar, is formed in lower pH ranges, while two-dimensional γ-AlOOH sueli as sheet is formed only in high pH environment following the plane expansion crystallization mechanism.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005024,51873007,51961165102 and 21835006)。
文摘With advances in material science and a more in-depth understanding of device engineering,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of solution-processed organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have significantly boosted in the past few years.In 2019,a high PCE of 15.7%was achieved in the OPV cells adopting a wide bandgap polymer PM6 and a new emerging non-fullerene acceptor Y6.Such outstanding performance has attracted lots of research attention,driving considerable efforts to improve or take advantage of the high-performance PM6:Y6-based system.In this review,we first concentrate on the structural characteristics of PM6 and Y6 with the focus on understanding why their combination for OPV application can obtain such high efficiency.We also update the recent progress in highly efficient PM6:Y6-based OPV cells via various optimizing strategies.Then we summarize the other applications of the PM6:Y6-based system in semi-transparent,flexible or lay e-by-layer devices.The prospects for future OPV studies will be suggested in the end.
文摘Due to the growing demand for clean and renewable hydrogen fuel,there has been a surge of interest in electrocatalytic water-splitting devices driven by renewable energy sources.However,the feasibility of self-driven water splitting is limited by inefficient connections between functional modules,lack of highly active and stable electrocatalysts,and intermittent and unpredictable renewable energy supply.Herein,we construct a dualmodulated three-dimensional(3D)NiCo_(2)O_(4)@NiCo_(2)S_(4)(denoted as NCONCS)heterostructure deposited on nickel foam as a multifunctional electrode for electrocatalytic water splitting driven by photovoltaic-powered supercapacitors.Due to a stable 3D architecture configuration,abundant active sites,efficient charge transfer,and tuned interface properties,the NCONCS delivers a high specific capacity and rate performance for supercapacitors.A twoelectrode electrolyzer assembled with the NCONCS as both the anode and the cathode only requires a low cell voltage of 1.47 V to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) in alkaline electrolyte,which outperforms the state-of-the-art bifunctional electrocatalysts.Theoretical calculations suggest that the generated heterointerfaces in NCONCS improve the surface binding capability of reaction intermediates while regulating the local electronic structures,which thus accelerates the reaction kinetics of water electrolysis.As a proof of concept,an integrated configuration comprising a two-electrode electrolyzer driven by two series-connected supercapacitors charged by a solar cell delivers a high product yield with superior durability.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51922071,51773139).
文摘Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by functional fillers and their network morphology in polymer matrix.In recent years,a large number of studies on morphology control and interfacial modification have been reported,where numerous preparation methods and exciting performance of FPCs have been reported.Despite the fact that these FPCs have many similarities because they are all consisting of functional inorganic fillers and polymer matrices,review on the overall progress of FPCs is still missing,and especially the overall processing strategy for these composites is urgently needed.Herein,a"Toolbox"for the processing of FPCs is proposed to summarize and analyze the overall processing strategies and corresponding morphology evolution for FPCs.From this perspective,the morphological control methods already utilized for various FPCs are systematically reviewed,so that guidelines or even predictions on the processing strategies of various FPCs as well as multi-functional polymer composites could be given.This review should be able to provide interesting insights for the field of FPCs and boost future intelligent design of various FPCs.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2003CB615802)
文摘A novel micro-mesoporous silicoaluminophosphate(MUS-5) with controlled morphology has been first synthesized in a two-step route.The physical properties of the silicoaluminophosphate were characterized using XRD,SEM,TEM,nitrogen adsorption-desorption and NH3-TPD techniques.When the pH value of the solution system was varied in the range from 2.0 to 5.0,three different morphologies of silicoaluminophosphate including chain-like,flower-like and barrel-like morphology were obtained.Catalytic tests showed that the silicoaluminophosphate exhibited higher catalytic activity compared with the conventional microporous SAPO-5 under the same conditions for catalytic cracking of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene heavy aromatics.The remarkable catalytic reactivity was mainly attributed to the presence of the hierarchical porosity in the silicoaluminophosphate catalyst.
基金This research was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21706132 and 21976093)Jiangsu Provincial Specially Appointed Professors Foundation,The Startup Foundation for Introducing Talent of NUIST.
文摘The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a visible light responsive photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution due to their low cost,nontoxicity,modifiable morphology,and outstanding optical and chemical properties.Nevertheless,the photocatalytic activities of pure materials are unsatisfactory because of their relative small specific surface area,poor quantum yield,and the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers.Therefore,some modification strategies,including morphological control,semiconductor combination,doping,and defect engineering,have been systematically studied to enhance photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activity in the past few years.Herein,we summarize the recent research progress on bismuth-based photocatalysts,pointing out the prospects,opportunities and challenges of bismuth-based photocatalysts.Eventually,we aims to put forward valuable suggestions for designing of bismuth-based photocatalysts applied in hydrogen production on the premise of consolidating the existing theoretical basis of photocatalysis.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 50272049 and 20473059).
文摘BaCO3 whiskers exhibiting different morphologies were fabricated by a simple precipitation reaction of barium ch/oride with sodium carbonate in the absence and presence of poly-(styrene-alt-maleic acid) (PSMA) as a crystal growth modifier at room temperature. The as-prepared products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The influences of experimental parameters on the size and morphology of BaCO3 whiskers were investigated and discussed. It was found that the as-prepared BaCO3 whiskers are single crystals with diameter ranging from 100 to 300 run, and grow along the crystallographic a-axis or [100] direction. BaCO3 whiskers with different morphologies, such as branching and dendritic structure, can be obtained depending on the experimental conditions. With increasing PSMA concentration, the diameter of BaCO3 whiskers decreases.
文摘Spherical strontium carbonate was synthesized by the induction of microbial bacillus pasteurii at ambient temperature with strontium chloride and urea as the raw materials. The phase composition, particle size and morphology of the product were studied by XRD and SEM. The results indicated that the strontium carbonate synthesized by the induction of microbial bacillus pasteurii was of good dispersion and uniform particle size. The spherical strontium carbonate particles obtained by adding different control agents were constructed by numerous flakes or olive-shaped nano-particles. The products were orthorhombic according to their XRD patterns.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0705900)funded by MOST,the Basic and Applied Basic Research Major Program of Guangdong Province(No.2019B030302007)the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21875073,52122307)the Distinguished Young Scientists Program of Guangdong Province(No.2019B151502021).
文摘Organic optoelectronic materials enable cutting-edge,low-cost organic photodiodes,including organic solar cells(OSCs)for energy conversion and organic photodetectors(OPDs)for image sensors.The bulk heterojunction(BHJ)structure,derived by blending donor and acceptor materials in a single solution,has dominated in the construction of active layer,but its morphological evolution during film formation poses a great challenge for obtaining an ideal nanoscale morphology to maximize exciton dissociation and minimize nongeminate recom-bination.Solution sequential deposition(SSD)can deliver favorable p–i–n vertical component distribution with abundant donor/acceptor interfaces and relatively neat donor and acceptor phases near electrodes,making it highly promising for excellent device performance and long-term stability.Focusing on the p–i–n structure,this review provides a systematic retrospect on regulating this morphology in SSD by summarizing solvent selection and additive strategies.These methods have been successfully implemented to achieve well-defined morphology in ternary OSCs,all-polymer solar cells,and OPDs.To provide a practical perspective,comparative studies of device stability with BHJ and SSD film are also discussed,and we review influential progress in blade-coating techniques and large-area modules to shed light on industrial production.Finally,challenging issues are out-lined for further research toward eventual commercialization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21666027)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-12-1017)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2016JQ02)Key Laboratory of Coal-based CO2 Capture and Geological Storage(Jiangsu Province,China University of Mining and Technology,2016A06)the Program for Grassland Excellent Talents of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regionthe Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Key Projectstraining plan of academic backbone in youth of Inner Mongolia University of Technology
文摘We here report a new CO_2 capture and storage method that converts CO_2 into a novel alkyl carbonate salt, denoted as CO_2 SM, by a system consisting of equimolar 1,4-butanediol(BDO) and 1,2-ethylenediamine(EDA). This novel CO_2 SM was then used to prepare BaCO_3 crystals through a simple and fast hydrothermal synthesis under mild conditions. The CO_2 SM was both the source of CO_2 and the modifier to regulate the nucleation and growth of BaCO_3 crystals. The morphology of the BaCO_3 crystals could be tuned from rod to shuttle by adjusting the key influencing factors, including CO_2 SM concentration, mineralization temperature, and mineralization time. A possible mechanism for the synthesis of BaCO_3 crystals from the CO_2 SM was also presented. After the BaCO_3 crystals were isolated, the filtrate of the hydrothermal reaction could be recycled to again absorb CO_2 and prepare BaCO_3 crystals of the same polymorph. This novel approach appears promising for preparing well-formed metal carbonates.