A novel 1 55μm laser diode with spot size converter is designed and fabricated using conventional photolithography and chemical wet etching process.For the laser diode,a ridge double core structure is employed.For...A novel 1 55μm laser diode with spot size converter is designed and fabricated using conventional photolithography and chemical wet etching process.For the laser diode,a ridge double core structure is employed.For the spot size converter,a buried ridge double core structure is incorporated.The laterally tapered active core is designed and optically combined with the thin and wide passive core to control the size of mode.The laser diode threshold current is measured to be 40mA together with high slop efficiency of 0 35W/A.The beam divergence angles in the horizontal and vertical directions are as small as 14 89°×18 18°,respectively,resulting in low coupling losses with a cleaved optical fiber (3dB loss).展开更多
A 1.60μm laser diode and electroabsorption modulator monolithically integrated with a novel dual-waveguide spot-size converter output for low-loss coupling to a cleaved single-mode optical fiber are demonstrated.The ...A 1.60μm laser diode and electroabsorption modulator monolithically integrated with a novel dual-waveguide spot-size converter output for low-loss coupling to a cleaved single-mode optical fiber are demonstrated.The devices emit in a single transverse and quasi single longitudinal mode with an SMSR of 25.6dB.These devices exhibit a 3dB modulation bandwidth of 15.0GHz,and modulator DC extinction ratios of 16.2dB.The output beam divergence angles of the spot-size converter in the horizontal and vertical directions are as small as 7.3°×18.0°,respectively,resulting in a 3.0dB coupling loss with a cleaved single-mode optical fiber.展开更多
A special device with photocurrent amplification function is reported. The device with long base region structure consists of dual route photodetectors and their amplifier. Two photodetectors with a space of 50 μm ...A special device with photocurrent amplification function is reported. The device with long base region structure consists of dual route photodetectors and their amplifier. Two photodetectors with a space of 50 μm are precisely located in this device. The device with current sensitivity of S ≥15 A/lm,static state current transmission coefficient of h FE ≥5 000, single route dark current of I D≥1 μA, high frequency current transmission coefficient modulus of | h fe |≥1 at 400 MHz is obtained. At present, the device has been tried out in展开更多
MXenes,a new family of two-dimensional(2D)materials,have received extensive interest due to their fascinating physicochemical properties,such as outstandinglight-to-heat conversion efficiency.However,the photothermal ...MXenes,a new family of two-dimensional(2D)materials,have received extensive interest due to their fascinating physicochemical properties,such as outstandinglight-to-heat conversion efficiency.However,the photothermal conversion mechanism of MXenes is still poorly understood.Here,by using femtosecond visible and mid-infrared transient absorption spectroscopy,the electronic energy dissipation dynamics of MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x))nanosheets dispersed in various solvents are carefully studied.Our results indicate that the lifetime of photoexcited MXene is strongly dependent on the surrounding environment.Especially,the interfacial electron-vibration coupling between the MXene nanosheets and the adjacent solvent molecules is directly observed following the ultrafast photoexcitation of MXene.It suggests that the interfacial interactions at the MXene-solvent interface play a critical role in the ultrafast energy transport dynamics of MXene,which offers a potentially feasible route for tailoring the light conversion properties of 2D systems.展开更多
This paper describes the development of a timer based voltage to frequency converter(V FC).Timer LM555is used in astable multivibrator mode with two OPTO-LDRs(light dependent resistors)in the circuitry.The frequency o...This paper describes the development of a timer based voltage to frequency converter(V FC).Timer LM555is used in astable multivibrator mode with two OPTO-LDRs(light dependent resistors)in the circuitry.The frequency of timer output waveform which is measured using a digital storage oscillator(DSO)is almost linearly proportional to the applied input voltage.Hence we obtain a linear relationship between the frequency of timer output waveform and the input voltage.Because of its quasi-digital output,the main advantages of this developed converter are linear input-output relationship,small size,easy portabilityand high cost performance.In addition,the timer output waveform can be directly interfaced with personal computer or microprocessor/microcontroller for further processing of the input voltage signal without intervening any analog-to-digital converter(ADC).展开更多
PV (photovoltaic) solar panels generally produce electricity in the 6% to 12% efficiency range, the rest is being dissipated in thermal losses. To recover this amount, hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems (PV/T) ha...PV (photovoltaic) solar panels generally produce electricity in the 6% to 12% efficiency range, the rest is being dissipated in thermal losses. To recover this amount, hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems (PV/T) have been devised. These are devices that simultaneously convert solar energy into electricity and heat. It is thus interesting to study the PV/T system as part of a closed loop single phase water CDU (coolant distribution unit) in laminar forced convection. In particular, the analysis was conducted on the optimal cooling performance of the thermal part, testing polynomial channel profiles of varying order (from zero to fourth) for channels of a real industrial module heat sink, under the following conditions: ideal flux of 1,000 W/m2 on one side, insulation on the opposite side, periodic conditions on the remaining sides, fully developed thermal and velocity profile in laminar flow of water. Through the use of a genetic algorithm, we have optimized the shape of the channel's sidewalls in terms of heat transfer maximization. In terms of Nusselt number, results show that fourth order profiles are the most efficient. When limits to allowable pressure loss and module weight are introduced, these bring generally to a lower efficiency of the system than the unconstrained case.展开更多
Semiconductor nanowires (NW) possess several beneficial properties for efficient conversion of solar energy into electricity and chemical energy. Due to their efficient absorption of light, short distances for minor...Semiconductor nanowires (NW) possess several beneficial properties for efficient conversion of solar energy into electricity and chemical energy. Due to their efficient absorption of light, short distances for minority carriers to travel, high surface-to-volume ratios, and the availability of scalable synthesis methods, they provide a pathway to address the low cost-to-power requirements for widescale adaptation of solar energy conversion technologies. Here we highlight recent progress in our group towards implementation of NW components as photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical energy conversion devices. An emphasis is placed on the unique properties of these one-dimensional (1D) structures, which enable the use of abundant, low-cost materials and improved energy conversion efficiency compared to bulk devices.展开更多
Organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have found their potential applications in the harvest of indoor light photons.However,the output power of such indoor devices is usually far from the demand of the internet of things.Th...Organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have found their potential applications in the harvest of indoor light photons.However,the output power of such indoor devices is usually far from the demand of the internet of things.Therefore,it is essential to boost the output power of indoor organic photovoltaics to a much higher level.As wildly deployed among industrial and civil luminous environments,thermal radiation-based indoor light sources are alternative candidates to supply the essential power of the off-grid electronics with a broad consecutive emission spectrum.In this work,we evaluated the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells under indoor incandescent and halogen illuminations.Impressively,under such thermal radiations,an improvement over 500%of the output power density can be achieved in comparison with that under light-emitting diodes and fluorescent lamps,reaching a record high value of 279.1 lWcm^(-2) by the PM6:Y6-based device.The remarkable power output is originated from the extra near-infrared spectrum of indoor thermal lights,which restricts the effective area under 10 cm^(2) in achieving 1 mW output power.This work clarifies the feasibility of collecting photons radiated from indoor thermal light sources through OPV cells,and enlightens the further applications of indoor OPV cells under multiple illumination environments.展开更多
The stability of perovskite solar cells is an important issue to be addressed for future applications.Perovskite solar cells are vulnerable to exposure to UV light due to promoted chemical reactions.However, preventin...The stability of perovskite solar cells is an important issue to be addressed for future applications.Perovskite solar cells are vulnerable to exposure to UV light due to promoted chemical reactions.However, preventing UV light from entering solar cells lowers the power conversion efficiency by reducing the photocurrent. The challenge is to improve UV stability without sacrificing efficiency. Here, we demonstrate the reduction of UV light-related negative effects from the perspective of spectral modification. By simultaneously introducing UV–visible downshifting and light trapping, perovskite solar cells can achieve a comparable efficiency of over 21% to that of an unmodified device. The optimized device obtains increased UV stability due to UV–visible downshifting. Different from other strategies, spectral modification externally alters the composition of incident light and improves UV stability without changing the internal device architecture, which is broadly applicable to perovskite solar cells with different structures. The present work may also find applications in other types of solar cells to boost the stability of devices exposed to UV light.展开更多
Introducing liquid-crystalline small-molecule donors(SMDs)into binary systems based on the strong intermolecular interactions of SMDs is a facile and effective strategy to tune the active layer morphology and improve ...Introducing liquid-crystalline small-molecule donors(SMDs)into binary systems based on the strong intermolecular interactions of SMDs is a facile and effective strategy to tune the active layer morphology and improve the performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Contrary to conventional understanding,this research proposes a new strategy for ternary OSCs implicating that"weakly crystalline materials can also optimize the morphology of the active layer and improve the OSCs performance".Herein,we designed and synthesized two liquid-crystalline SMDs,Z1 and Z2,based on benzodifuran(BDF)units.The amorphous Z2-incorporated ternary devices present an unexpectedly improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)>18%with good stability.By contrast,the highly ordered Z1-based ternary devices possess a significantly depressed efficiency.Multiple characterizations reveal that the Z2-based ternary blend films possess improved miscibility and efficient charge transport.This novel strategy for the selection of the third component is significant for the fabrication of high-efficiency ternary OSCs.展开更多
Researchers working in the field of photovoltaic are exploring novel materials for the efficient solar energy conversion.The prime objective of the discovery of every novel photovoltaic material is to achieve more ene...Researchers working in the field of photovoltaic are exploring novel materials for the efficient solar energy conversion.The prime objective of the discovery of every novel photovoltaic material is to achieve more energy yield with easy fabrication process and less production cost features.Perovskite solar cells (PSCs)delivering the highest efficiency in the passing years with different stoichiometry and fabrication modification have made this technology a potent candidate for future energy conversion materials.Till now,many studies have shown that the quality of active layer morphology,to a great extent,determines the performance of PSCs.The current and potential techniques of solvent engineering for good active layer morphology are mainly debated using primary solvent,co-solvent (Lewis acid-base adduct approach)and solvent additives.In this review,the dynamics of numerously reported solvents on the morphological characteristics of PSCs active layer are discussed in detail.The intention is to get a clear understanding of solvent engineering induced modifications on active layer morphology in PSC devices via different crystallization routes.At last,an attempt is made to draw a framework based on different solvent coordination properties to make it easy for screening the potent solvent contender for desired PSCs precursor for a better and feasible device.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)commonly exhibit significant performance degradation due to ion migration through the top charge transport layer and ultimately metal electrode corrosion.Here,we demonstrate an interfacial ...Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)commonly exhibit significant performance degradation due to ion migration through the top charge transport layer and ultimately metal electrode corrosion.Here,we demonstrate an interfacial management strategy using a boron chloride subphthalocyanine(Cl_(6)SubPc)/fullerene electron-transport layer,which not only passivates the interfacial defects in the perovskite,but also suppresses halide diffusion as evidenced by multiple techniques,including visual element mapping by electron energy loss spectroscopy.As a result,we obtain inverted PSCs with an efficiency of 22.0%(21.3%certified),shelf life of 7000 h,T_(80) of 816 h under damp heat stress(compared to less than 20 h without Cl_(6)SubPc),and initial performance retention of 98%after 2000 h at 80℃in inert environment,90%after 2034 h of illumination and maximum power point tracking in ambient for encapsulated devices and 95%after 1272 h outdoor testing ISOS-O-1.Our strategy and results pave a new way to move PSCs forward to their potential commercialization solidly.展开更多
Due to distinctive lattice and electronic properties,the thiocyanate anion(SCN-)perovskite as an alluring two-dimensional(2D)material system,can be applied in optoelectronic devices.Herein,both photovoltaic and photod...Due to distinctive lattice and electronic properties,the thiocyanate anion(SCN-)perovskite as an alluring two-dimensional(2D)material system,can be applied in optoelectronic devices.Herein,both photovoltaic and photodetection performances of the 2D Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 have been investigated.Compared with the conventional cationic 2D perovskites,Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 possesses ultra-small interlayer spacing,additional interlayer nano channels,which is thus beneficial for charge transport ability.The planar heterojunction solar cell based on Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 as the light absorber,has presented the highest power conversion efficiency among long-chain-cation-based 2D perovskite devices.Besides,the Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2-based photodetector also exhibits much higher photodetection performance(i.e.quantum efficiency,on/off ratio,responsivity,detectivity,response speed,polarization sensitivity and detection stability).It is thus suggested that these outstanding photoelectric characteristics of Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 could bring huge opportunities for its more abundant optoelectronic applications,such as field-effect transistor and light-emitting diodes.展开更多
Aqueous precursors provide an alluring approach for low-cost and environmentally friendly production of earth-abundant Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4(CZTSSe)solar cells.The key is to find an appropriate molecular agent to prepare a s...Aqueous precursors provide an alluring approach for low-cost and environmentally friendly production of earth-abundant Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4(CZTSSe)solar cells.The key is to find an appropriate molecular agent to prepare a stable solution and optimize the coordination structure to facilitate the subsequent crystallization process.Herein,we introduce thioglycolic acid(TGA),which possesses strong coordination(SH)and hydrophilic(COOH)groups,as the agent and use deprotonation to regulate the coordination competition within the aqueous solution.Ultimately,metal cations are adequately coordinated with thiolate anions,and carboxylate anions are released to become hydrated to form an ultrastable aqueous solution.These factors have contributed to achieving CZTSSe solar cells with an efficiency as high as 12.3%(a certified efficiency of 12.0%)and providing an extremely wide time window for precursor storage and usage.This work represents significant progress in the non-toxic solution fabrication of CZTSSe solar cells and holds great potential for the development of CZTSSe and other metal sulfide solar cells.展开更多
Over the years,the efficiency of inorganic perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased at an unprecedented pace.However,energy loss in the device has limited a further increase in efficiency and commercialization.In thi...Over the years,the efficiency of inorganic perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased at an unprecedented pace.However,energy loss in the device has limited a further increase in efficiency and commercialization.In this work,we used(NH4)2C2O4·H2O to treat CsPbBrI2 perovskite film during spin-coating.The CsPbBrI2 underwent secondary crystallization to form high quality films with micrometer-scale and low trap density.(NH4)2C2O4·H2O treatment promoted charge transfer capacity and reduced the ideal factor.It also dropped the energy loss from 0.80 to 0.64 eV.The resulting device delivered a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 16.55%with an open-circuit voltage(Voc)of 1.24 V,which are largely improved compared with the reference device which exhibited a PCE of 13.27%and a Voc of 1.10 V.In addition,the optimized treated device presented a record indoor PCE of 28.48%under a fluorescent lamp of 1000 lux,better than that of the reference device(19.05%).展开更多
Smart proton conductive metal-organic framework(MOF) membranes with dynamic remote control over proton conduction show high potential for use in advanced applications, such as sensors and bioprocesses. Here, we report...Smart proton conductive metal-organic framework(MOF) membranes with dynamic remote control over proton conduction show high potential for use in advanced applications, such as sensors and bioprocesses. Here, we report a photoswitchable proton conductive ZIF-8 membrane by coencapsulating polystyrene sulfonate and graphene quantum dots into a ZIF-8 matrix(GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8) via a solidconfined conversion process. The proton conductivity of the GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8 membrane is 6.3 times higher than that of pristine ZIF-8 and can be reversibly switched by light due to photoluminescence quenching and the photothermal conversion effect, which converts light into heat. The local increase in temperature allows water molecules to escape from the porous channels, which cuts off the proton transport pathways and results in a decrease in proton conductivity. The proton conductivity is restored when the light is off owing to regaining water molecules, which act as proton carriers, from the surroundings. The GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8 membrane responds efficiently to light and exhibits an ON/OFF ratio of 12.8. This photogated proton conduction in MOFs has potential for the development and application of MOF-based protonic solids in advanced photoelectric devices.展开更多
We have researched the performances of organic photovoltaic devices with the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) structure using the organic solution-processable functionalized graphene (SPFGraphene) material as the electro...We have researched the performances of organic photovoltaic devices with the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) structure using the organic solution-processable functionalized graphene (SPFGraphene) material as the electron-accepter material and P3OT as the donor material. The structural configuration of the device is ITO/PEDOT:PSS/P3OT:PCBM-SPFGraphene/LiF/A1. Given the P3OT/PCBM (1:1) mixture with 8wt% of SPFGraphene, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) of the device reaches 0.64 V, a short-circuit current density (J^c) reaches 5.7 mA/cm2, a fill factor (FF) reaches 0.42, and the power conversion efficiency (7?) reaches 1.53% at illumination at 100 mW/cm2 AM1.5. We further studied the reason for the device performances improvement In the P3OT:PCBM-SPFGraphene composite, the SPFGraphene material acts as exciton dissociation sites and provides the transport pathways of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)-SPFGraphene-A1. Furthermore, adding SPFGraphene to P3OT results in appropriate energetic distance between the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and LUMO of the donoffacceptor and provides higher exciton dissociation volume mobility of carrier transport. We have researched the effect of annealing treatment for the devices and found that the devices with annealing treatment at 180℃ show better performances compared with devices without annealed treatment. The devices with annealed treatment show the best performance, with an enhancement of the power conversion efficiency from 1.53% to 1.75%.展开更多
During the past decades,nonlinear optical(NLO)materials have attracted special interest because of their potential applications in photonic devices,such as optical switching,frequency conversion and electro-optic mo...During the past decades,nonlinear optical(NLO)materials have attracted special interest because of their potential applications in photonic devices,such as optical switching,frequency conversion and electro-optic modulators.Among the finding ways to obtain excellent NLO materials with both large NLO response and short response time,展开更多
文摘A novel 1 55μm laser diode with spot size converter is designed and fabricated using conventional photolithography and chemical wet etching process.For the laser diode,a ridge double core structure is employed.For the spot size converter,a buried ridge double core structure is incorporated.The laterally tapered active core is designed and optically combined with the thin and wide passive core to control the size of mode.The laser diode threshold current is measured to be 40mA together with high slop efficiency of 0 35W/A.The beam divergence angles in the horizontal and vertical directions are as small as 14 89°×18 18°,respectively,resulting in low coupling losses with a cleaved optical fiber (3dB loss).
文摘A 1.60μm laser diode and electroabsorption modulator monolithically integrated with a novel dual-waveguide spot-size converter output for low-loss coupling to a cleaved single-mode optical fiber are demonstrated.The devices emit in a single transverse and quasi single longitudinal mode with an SMSR of 25.6dB.These devices exhibit a 3dB modulation bandwidth of 15.0GHz,and modulator DC extinction ratios of 16.2dB.The output beam divergence angles of the spot-size converter in the horizontal and vertical directions are as small as 7.3°×18.0°,respectively,resulting in a 3.0dB coupling loss with a cleaved single-mode optical fiber.
文摘A special device with photocurrent amplification function is reported. The device with long base region structure consists of dual route photodetectors and their amplifier. Two photodetectors with a space of 50 μm are precisely located in this device. The device with current sensitivity of S ≥15 A/lm,static state current transmission coefficient of h FE ≥5 000, single route dark current of I D≥1 μA, high frequency current transmission coefficient modulus of | h fe |≥1 at 400 MHz is obtained. At present, the device has been tried out in
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0208700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21773302)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.XDB30000000)
文摘MXenes,a new family of two-dimensional(2D)materials,have received extensive interest due to their fascinating physicochemical properties,such as outstandinglight-to-heat conversion efficiency.However,the photothermal conversion mechanism of MXenes is still poorly understood.Here,by using femtosecond visible and mid-infrared transient absorption spectroscopy,the electronic energy dissipation dynamics of MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x))nanosheets dispersed in various solvents are carefully studied.Our results indicate that the lifetime of photoexcited MXene is strongly dependent on the surrounding environment.Especially,the interfacial electron-vibration coupling between the MXene nanosheets and the adjacent solvent molecules is directly observed following the ultrafast photoexcitation of MXene.It suggests that the interfacial interactions at the MXene-solvent interface play a critical role in the ultrafast energy transport dynamics of MXene,which offers a potentially feasible route for tailoring the light conversion properties of 2D systems.
文摘This paper describes the development of a timer based voltage to frequency converter(V FC).Timer LM555is used in astable multivibrator mode with two OPTO-LDRs(light dependent resistors)in the circuitry.The frequency of timer output waveform which is measured using a digital storage oscillator(DSO)is almost linearly proportional to the applied input voltage.Hence we obtain a linear relationship between the frequency of timer output waveform and the input voltage.Because of its quasi-digital output,the main advantages of this developed converter are linear input-output relationship,small size,easy portabilityand high cost performance.In addition,the timer output waveform can be directly interfaced with personal computer or microprocessor/microcontroller for further processing of the input voltage signal without intervening any analog-to-digital converter(ADC).
文摘PV (photovoltaic) solar panels generally produce electricity in the 6% to 12% efficiency range, the rest is being dissipated in thermal losses. To recover this amount, hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems (PV/T) have been devised. These are devices that simultaneously convert solar energy into electricity and heat. It is thus interesting to study the PV/T system as part of a closed loop single phase water CDU (coolant distribution unit) in laminar forced convection. In particular, the analysis was conducted on the optimal cooling performance of the thermal part, testing polynomial channel profiles of varying order (from zero to fourth) for channels of a real industrial module heat sink, under the following conditions: ideal flux of 1,000 W/m2 on one side, insulation on the opposite side, periodic conditions on the remaining sides, fully developed thermal and velocity profile in laminar flow of water. Through the use of a genetic algorithm, we have optimized the shape of the channel's sidewalls in terms of heat transfer maximization. In terms of Nusselt number, results show that fourth order profiles are the most efficient. When limits to allowable pressure loss and module weight are introduced, these bring generally to a lower efficiency of the system than the unconstrained case.
文摘Semiconductor nanowires (NW) possess several beneficial properties for efficient conversion of solar energy into electricity and chemical energy. Due to their efficient absorption of light, short distances for minority carriers to travel, high surface-to-volume ratios, and the availability of scalable synthesis methods, they provide a pathway to address the low cost-to-power requirements for widescale adaptation of solar energy conversion technologies. Here we highlight recent progress in our group towards implementation of NW components as photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical energy conversion devices. An emphasis is placed on the unique properties of these one-dimensional (1D) structures, which enable the use of abundant, low-cost materials and improved energy conversion efficiency compared to bulk devices.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073162,and 11774204)the Major Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019ZD43)X.T.H also acknowledged support from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science(CE170100026).H.Y.thanks the Qilu Young Scholar Program of Shandong University.
文摘Organic photovoltaic(OPV)cells have found their potential applications in the harvest of indoor light photons.However,the output power of such indoor devices is usually far from the demand of the internet of things.Therefore,it is essential to boost the output power of indoor organic photovoltaics to a much higher level.As wildly deployed among industrial and civil luminous environments,thermal radiation-based indoor light sources are alternative candidates to supply the essential power of the off-grid electronics with a broad consecutive emission spectrum.In this work,we evaluated the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells under indoor incandescent and halogen illuminations.Impressively,under such thermal radiations,an improvement over 500%of the output power density can be achieved in comparison with that under light-emitting diodes and fluorescent lamps,reaching a record high value of 279.1 lWcm^(-2) by the PM6:Y6-based device.The remarkable power output is originated from the extra near-infrared spectrum of indoor thermal lights,which restricts the effective area under 10 cm^(2) in achieving 1 mW output power.This work clarifies the feasibility of collecting photons radiated from indoor thermal light sources through OPV cells,and enlightens the further applications of indoor OPV cells under multiple illumination environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52025028, 51972218)the 1000 Youth Talents Plan+2 种基金the 333 High-level Talents Cultivation Project of Jiangsu Provincethe Six Talents Peak Project of Jiangsu Provincethe Priority Academic Program Development (PAPD) of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘The stability of perovskite solar cells is an important issue to be addressed for future applications.Perovskite solar cells are vulnerable to exposure to UV light due to promoted chemical reactions.However, preventing UV light from entering solar cells lowers the power conversion efficiency by reducing the photocurrent. The challenge is to improve UV stability without sacrificing efficiency. Here, we demonstrate the reduction of UV light-related negative effects from the perspective of spectral modification. By simultaneously introducing UV–visible downshifting and light trapping, perovskite solar cells can achieve a comparable efficiency of over 21% to that of an unmodified device. The optimized device obtains increased UV stability due to UV–visible downshifting. Different from other strategies, spectral modification externally alters the composition of incident light and improves UV stability without changing the internal device architecture, which is broadly applicable to perovskite solar cells with different structures. The present work may also find applications in other types of solar cells to boost the stability of devices exposed to UV light.
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2017YFA0204504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51873221,52073292,51673207,21774003,and 51373183)+2 种基金Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dutch Research Project(1A111KYSB20190072)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(Z181100004418012)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2212032).
文摘Introducing liquid-crystalline small-molecule donors(SMDs)into binary systems based on the strong intermolecular interactions of SMDs is a facile and effective strategy to tune the active layer morphology and improve the performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Contrary to conventional understanding,this research proposes a new strategy for ternary OSCs implicating that"weakly crystalline materials can also optimize the morphology of the active layer and improve the OSCs performance".Herein,we designed and synthesized two liquid-crystalline SMDs,Z1 and Z2,based on benzodifuran(BDF)units.The amorphous Z2-incorporated ternary devices present an unexpectedly improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)>18%with good stability.By contrast,the highly ordered Z1-based ternary devices possess a significantly depressed efficiency.Multiple characterizations reveal that the Z2-based ternary blend films possess improved miscibility and efficient charge transport.This novel strategy for the selection of the third component is significant for the fabrication of high-efficiency ternary OSCs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFA0202400)the 111 project (B16016)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51572080, 51702096, and U1705256)
文摘Researchers working in the field of photovoltaic are exploring novel materials for the efficient solar energy conversion.The prime objective of the discovery of every novel photovoltaic material is to achieve more energy yield with easy fabrication process and less production cost features.Perovskite solar cells (PSCs)delivering the highest efficiency in the passing years with different stoichiometry and fabrication modification have made this technology a potent candidate for future energy conversion materials.Till now,many studies have shown that the quality of active layer morphology,to a great extent,determines the performance of PSCs.The current and potential techniques of solvent engineering for good active layer morphology are mainly debated using primary solvent,co-solvent (Lewis acid-base adduct approach)and solvent additives.In this review,the dynamics of numerously reported solvents on the morphological characteristics of PSCs active layer are discussed in detail.The intention is to get a clear understanding of solvent engineering induced modifications on active layer morphology in PSC devices via different crystallization routes.At last,an attempt is made to draw a framework based on different solvent coordination properties to make it easy for screening the potent solvent contender for desired PSCs precursor for a better and feasible device.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61775091, and U2001216)the Shenzhen Key Laboratory Project (ZDSYS201602261933302)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen Innovation Committee (JCYJ20180504165851864)the support of Research Grants Council Collaborative Research Fund (RGC- CRF) grant C5037-18GSeed Funding for Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Scheme of the University of Hong Kong and Shenzhen Science and Technology Commission Projects (JCYJ20170818141216288)
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)commonly exhibit significant performance degradation due to ion migration through the top charge transport layer and ultimately metal electrode corrosion.Here,we demonstrate an interfacial management strategy using a boron chloride subphthalocyanine(Cl_(6)SubPc)/fullerene electron-transport layer,which not only passivates the interfacial defects in the perovskite,but also suppresses halide diffusion as evidenced by multiple techniques,including visual element mapping by electron energy loss spectroscopy.As a result,we obtain inverted PSCs with an efficiency of 22.0%(21.3%certified),shelf life of 7000 h,T_(80) of 816 h under damp heat stress(compared to less than 20 h without Cl_(6)SubPc),and initial performance retention of 98%after 2000 h at 80℃in inert environment,90%after 2034 h of illumination and maximum power point tracking in ambient for encapsulated devices and 95%after 1272 h outdoor testing ISOS-O-1.Our strategy and results pave a new way to move PSCs forward to their potential commercialization solidly.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFB1500101)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11874402,51421002,51627803,91733301 and 51761145042)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(112111KYSB20170089)。
文摘Due to distinctive lattice and electronic properties,the thiocyanate anion(SCN-)perovskite as an alluring two-dimensional(2D)material system,can be applied in optoelectronic devices.Herein,both photovoltaic and photodetection performances of the 2D Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 have been investigated.Compared with the conventional cationic 2D perovskites,Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 possesses ultra-small interlayer spacing,additional interlayer nano channels,which is thus beneficial for charge transport ability.The planar heterojunction solar cell based on Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 as the light absorber,has presented the highest power conversion efficiency among long-chain-cation-based 2D perovskite devices.Besides,the Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2-based photodetector also exhibits much higher photodetection performance(i.e.quantum efficiency,on/off ratio,responsivity,detectivity,response speed,polarization sensitivity and detection stability).It is thus suggested that these outstanding photoelectric characteristics of Cs2Pb(SCN)2I2 could bring huge opportunities for its more abundant optoelectronic applications,such as field-effect transistor and light-emitting diodes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51961165108,51421002,51972332 and 51627803)。
文摘Aqueous precursors provide an alluring approach for low-cost and environmentally friendly production of earth-abundant Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4(CZTSSe)solar cells.The key is to find an appropriate molecular agent to prepare a stable solution and optimize the coordination structure to facilitate the subsequent crystallization process.Herein,we introduce thioglycolic acid(TGA),which possesses strong coordination(SH)and hydrophilic(COOH)groups,as the agent and use deprotonation to regulate the coordination competition within the aqueous solution.Ultimately,metal cations are adequately coordinated with thiolate anions,and carboxylate anions are released to become hydrated to form an ultrastable aqueous solution.These factors have contributed to achieving CZTSSe solar cells with an efficiency as high as 12.3%(a certified efficiency of 12.0%)and providing an extremely wide time window for precursor storage and usage.This work represents significant progress in the non-toxic solution fabrication of CZTSSe solar cells and holds great potential for the development of CZTSSe and other metal sulfide solar cells.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0202400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61674109)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20170059)funded by the Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technologythe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the “111”Project of The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of Chinathe Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics(IOSKL2018KF07)。
文摘Over the years,the efficiency of inorganic perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased at an unprecedented pace.However,energy loss in the device has limited a further increase in efficiency and commercialization.In this work,we used(NH4)2C2O4·H2O to treat CsPbBrI2 perovskite film during spin-coating.The CsPbBrI2 underwent secondary crystallization to form high quality films with micrometer-scale and low trap density.(NH4)2C2O4·H2O treatment promoted charge transfer capacity and reduced the ideal factor.It also dropped the energy loss from 0.80 to 0.64 eV.The resulting device delivered a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 16.55%with an open-circuit voltage(Voc)of 1.24 V,which are largely improved compared with the reference device which exhibited a PCE of 13.27%and a Voc of 1.10 V.In addition,the optimized treated device presented a record indoor PCE of 28.48%under a fluorescent lamp of 1000 lux,better than that of the reference device(19.05%).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21875212)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation (51632008)+2 种基金the Major R&D Plan of Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation (LD18E020001)the National Key Research and Development Program (2016YFA0200204)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Smart proton conductive metal-organic framework(MOF) membranes with dynamic remote control over proton conduction show high potential for use in advanced applications, such as sensors and bioprocesses. Here, we report a photoswitchable proton conductive ZIF-8 membrane by coencapsulating polystyrene sulfonate and graphene quantum dots into a ZIF-8 matrix(GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8) via a solidconfined conversion process. The proton conductivity of the GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8 membrane is 6.3 times higher than that of pristine ZIF-8 and can be reversibly switched by light due to photoluminescence quenching and the photothermal conversion effect, which converts light into heat. The local increase in temperature allows water molecules to escape from the porous channels, which cuts off the proton transport pathways and results in a decrease in proton conductivity. The proton conductivity is restored when the light is off owing to regaining water molecules, which act as proton carriers, from the surroundings. The GQDs-PSS@ZIF-8 membrane responds efficiently to light and exhibits an ON/OFF ratio of 12.8. This photogated proton conduction in MOFs has potential for the development and application of MOF-based protonic solids in advanced photoelectric devices.
基金supported by the National Outstanding Youth Science Foundation (Grant No. 60825407)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos. 2011CB932700 and 2011CB932703)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60877025 and61077044)Beijing Science and Technology Committee (Grant Nos.Z101103055810003 and D090803044009001)Beijing Natural Science Fund Project (Grant No. 2092024)the Excellent Doctor’s Science and Technology Innovation Foundation of Beijing Jiaotong University, China(Grant No. 2011YJS279)
文摘We have researched the performances of organic photovoltaic devices with the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) structure using the organic solution-processable functionalized graphene (SPFGraphene) material as the electron-accepter material and P3OT as the donor material. The structural configuration of the device is ITO/PEDOT:PSS/P3OT:PCBM-SPFGraphene/LiF/A1. Given the P3OT/PCBM (1:1) mixture with 8wt% of SPFGraphene, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) of the device reaches 0.64 V, a short-circuit current density (J^c) reaches 5.7 mA/cm2, a fill factor (FF) reaches 0.42, and the power conversion efficiency (7?) reaches 1.53% at illumination at 100 mW/cm2 AM1.5. We further studied the reason for the device performances improvement In the P3OT:PCBM-SPFGraphene composite, the SPFGraphene material acts as exciton dissociation sites and provides the transport pathways of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)-SPFGraphene-A1. Furthermore, adding SPFGraphene to P3OT results in appropriate energetic distance between the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and LUMO of the donoffacceptor and provides higher exciton dissociation volume mobility of carrier transport. We have researched the effect of annealing treatment for the devices and found that the devices with annealing treatment at 180℃ show better performances compared with devices without annealed treatment. The devices with annealed treatment show the best performance, with an enhancement of the power conversion efficiency from 1.53% to 1.75%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11474046)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(Grant No.NCET-13-0702)+3 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.DC201502080202,and DC201502080203)Program for Liaoning Excellent Talents in University(LNET)(Grant No.LR2015016)Science and Technique Foundation of Dalian(Grant Nos.2014J11JH134,and 2015J12JH201)Education Department of Liaoning Province of China.
文摘During the past decades,nonlinear optical(NLO)materials have attracted special interest because of their potential applications in photonic devices,such as optical switching,frequency conversion and electro-optic modulators.Among the finding ways to obtain excellent NLO materials with both large NLO response and short response time,