能量转换器件参数对氚和^(147)Pm辐射伏特同位素电池性能影响

采用理论模拟和实验方法,开展单晶硅PN结能量转换器件的结构参数和性能对氚源和147Pm源加载下的同位素电池输出性能影响研究.结果显示:同样的能量转换器件参数(包括表面钝化层厚度、顶层掺杂浓度和厚度、基层掺杂浓度和厚度、器件的漏电流等)对不同加载放射源的辐伏同位素电池输出性能影响相差较大.该结果对选择不同加载源的辐伏同位素电池能量转换器件设计具有较大指导和参考作用.

烯碳纤维基能源器件的研究进展

纤维状能源器件的研究极大地推动了可穿戴电子设备的快速发展。烯碳纤维主要包括碳纳米管纤维和石墨烯纤维,其微观组成单元具有独特的碳碳共轭分子形态,宏观结构具有高度可调控性,表现出高的比强度、优良的导电性和导热性、以及良好的机械柔韧性等,被广泛应用于先进能源器件的研究和开发,有效促进了柔性可穿戴电子器件的发展。本文综述了烯碳纤维基能源器件包括能量转换和储能器件等的研究和应用进展,具体介绍了烯碳纤维基太阳能电池、湿气发电机、热电发电机、超级电容器以及电化学电池等的最新成果,重点讨论了烯碳纤维基能源器件的制备方法和可穿戴应用,分析了烯碳纤维基储能及能量转换器件面临的问题和挑战,期望能够为未来高性能纤维基可穿戴能源器件的发展提供有价值的研究思路。

Design and tailoring of patterned ZnO nanostructures for energy conversion applications

ZnO is a typical direct wide-bandgap semiconductor material, which has various morphologies and unique physical and chemical properties, and is widely used in the fields of energy, information technology, biomedicine, and others. The precise design and controllable fabrication of nanostructures have gradually become important avenues to further enhancing the performance of Zn O-based functional nanodevices. This paper introduces the continuous development of patterning technologies, provides a comprehensive review of the optical lithography and laser interference lithography techniques for the controllable fabrication of Zn O nanostructures, and elaborates on the potential applications of such patterned Zn O nanostructures in solar energy, water splitting, light emission devices, and nanogenerators. Patterned Zn O nanostructures with highly controllable morphology and structure possess discrete three-dimensional space structure, enlarged surface area, and improved light capture ability, which realize the efficient carrier regulation,achieve highly efficient energy conversion, and meet the diverse requirements of functional nanodevices. The patterning techniques proposed for the precise design of Zn O nanostructures not only have important guiding significance for the controllable fabrication of complex nanostructures of other materials, but also open up a new route for the further development of functional nanostructures.

Development of small-molecule materials for high-performance organic solar cells

With the rapid development in recent years, small-molecule organic solar cell is challenging the dominance of its counterpart, polymer solar cell. The top power conversion efficiencies of both single and tandem solar cells based on small molecules have surpassed 9%. In this mini review, achievements of small molecules with impressive photovoltaic performance especially reported in the last two years were highlighted. The relationship between molecular structure and device performance was analyzed, which draws some rules for rational molecular design. Five series of p- and n-type small molecules were selected based on the consideration of their competitiveness of power conversion efficiencies.

Direct synthesis of highly conductive poly（3,4- ethylenedioxythiophene）：poly（4-styrenesulfonate） （PEDOT：PSS）/graphene composites and their applications in energy harvesting systems

We report for the first time highly conductive poly（3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene）： poly（4-styrenesulfonate） （PEDOT：PSS）/graphene composites fabricated by in situ polymerization and their applications in a thermoelectric device and a platinum （Pt）-free dye-sensitized solar cell （DSSC） as energy harvesting systems. Graphene was dispersed in a solution of poly（4-styrenesulfonate） （PSS） and polymerization was directly carried out by addition of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene （EDOT） monomer to the dispersion. The content of the graphene was varied and optimized to give the highest electrical conductivity. The composite solution was ready to use without any reduction process because reduced graphene oxide was used. The fabricated film had a conductivity of 637 S.cm-1, corresponding to an enhancement of 41%, after the introduction of 3 wt.% graphene without any further complicated reduction processes of graphene being required. The highly conductive composite films were employed in an organic thermoelectric device, and the device showed a power factor of 45.7 μW·m^-1K^-2 which is 93% higher than a device based on pristine PEDOT：PSS. In addition, the highly conductive composite films were used in Pt-free DSSCs, showing an energy conversion efficiency of 5.4%, which is 21% higher than that of a DSSC based on PEDOT：PSS.

Synthesis, crystal structure, and application of an acenaphtho[1,2-k] fluoranthene diimide derivative

Organic electron acceptor materials play an important role in organic electronics.Recently,many organic electron acceptors have been developed,in which aromatic fused-imides have proved to be a promising family of excellent electron acceptors.We report the first synthesis of a novel aromatic fused-imide,acenaphtho[1,2-k]fluoranthene diimide derivative(AFI),using lithium-halogen exchange and Diels-Alder reactions.The construction of a large conjugated plane and the introduction of electron-withdrawing imide groups endow AFI with a low lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO)level of 3.80 e V.AFI exhibits a regular molecular arrangement and strong - interactions in the single-crystal structure,which indicates its potential application in organic electronic devices.Solar cell devices that were fabricated using AFI as the electron acceptor and P3HT as the electron donor achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 0.33%.

Catalytic effect of carbon-based electrode materials in energy storage devices

The catalytic effect of electrode materials is one of the most crucial factors for achieving efficient electrochemical energy conversion and storage.Carbon-based metal composites were widely synthesized and employed as electrode materials because of their inherited outstanding properties.Usually,electrode materials can provide a higher capacity than the anticipated values,even beyond the theoretical limit.The origin of the extra capacity has not yet been explained accurately,and its formation mechanism is still ambiguous.Herein,we first summarized the current research progress and drawbacks in energy storage devices(ESDs),and elaborated the role of catalytic effect in enhancing the performance of ESDs as follows:promoting the evolution of the solid electrolyte interphase(SEI),accelerating the reversible conversion of discharge/charge products,and improving the conversion speed of the intermediate and the utilization rate of the active materials,thereby avoiding the shuttling effect.Additionally,a particular focus was placed on the interaction between the catalytic effect and energy storage performance in order to highlight the efficacy and role of the catalytic effect.We hope that this review could provide innovative ideas for designing the electrode materials with an efficient catalytic effect for ESDs to promote the development of this research field.