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

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

Synthesis of New Bis-diphenyl-22-and Diphenyl-11-Membered Ring N-pivot lariat Crown Ethers

Bis diphenyl 22 and 11 Membered Ring N pivot lariat Crown Ethers were prepared by one step reaction of 2,2' dihydroxy diphenyl with N tosyl diethanolamine ditoskylate in DMF at refluxing tem perature under N z,Using anhydrous potassium carbonate as condensing agent,respectirely.The tosyl group of(1,2) were removed by treatment with 40%HBr in AcoH in the presence gf a large amount of phenol to give correspondence crown ether compounds(3,4).New N pirot lariat crown thers(5,6)were prepared by one step reaction of(3)with RBr(R=-CH 2CH=CH 2,-CH 2(CH 2) 14 CH 3) in CH 3CN at refluxing temperature under N 2,Using anhydrous K 2CO 3 as condensing agent.New N pivot lariat croon ether(7) were prepared by one step reaction (4)with n bromohexadecane in CH 3CN at refluxing temperature under N 2, Using anhydrous potassium carbonate as condensing agent.New compounds(1,3,5,6,7)were characterized by IR,, 1H NMR,Ms and elemental analysis.

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

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

Cross-Linked Crown Ether-SE-54 as Stationary Phase for Open-Tubular Column Gas Chromatography

The cross-linking of crown ether-SE-54 in fused-silica capillary columns were initiated by dicumyl peroxide(DCUP),azo-bis-isobutyronitrile (AIBN)and ozone(O_3).Parameters of evaluation such as polarity,selectivity, phase transition temperature and thermal stability were studied and compared with those of poly(crown ether)stationary phase.

Highly Selective Lithium Ion Adsorbents:Polymeric Porous Microsphere with Crown Ether Groups

In this study, we prepared and applied polymeric porous microsphere adsorbents with selectivity for Li^+ extraction from aqueous solution. We synthesized the adsorbents by suspension polymerization using methacryloyoxyme-12-crown-4(M12C4) as a functional monomer, which had been synthesized from 2-hyroxymethyl-12-crown-4 and methacryloyl chloride. We verified the chemical composition by solid nuclear magnetic resonance(13C-NMR) spectroscopy and observed the porous structure by scanning electron microscopy(SEM). We conducted adsorption isothermal and kinetic tests to determine the adsorption properties. It was found that the adsorbents showed high adsorption efficiency and an adsorption equilibrium time of 200 min. In addition, since the crown ether used in this work could form a stable complex with Li^+, we observed good selectivity for Li^+ in the prepared solution compared with other ions such as Na^+, K^+, Mg^(2+), and Ca^(2+). We reused the adsorbents five times with no significant decrease in adsorptive capacity.

Applications of Crown Ether Cross-Linked Chitosan for the Analysis of Lead and Cadmium in Environmental Water Samples

A new type of crown ether cross-linked chitosan was synthesized by the reaction of chitosan with 4,4′-dibromodibenzo-18-crown-6 (Br-DBC). Its token structure was analyzed with FT-IR and NMR and the adsorption behaviors for lead and cadmium in environmental water samples by FAAS were studied. In addition the best analysis conditions were discussed and the adsorption mechanism was explained. As the enrichment factor is above 100, both recoveries are 94%–106%, the detection limits of lead and cadmium are 0.5μg·L?1 and 0.04 μg·L?1 and the relatively standard deviations of lead and cadmium are 3.1% and 2.8% respectively, this new method was successfully applied to the determination of environmental water samples. This method is fast and simple and it greatly enhances the determination ability of FAAS for lead and cadmium.

SIDE CHAIN LIQUID CRYSTALLINE POLYSILOXANES CONTAINING CROWN ETHER AND BENZYL ETHER MOIETIES

Two kinds of side chain liquid crystalline polysiloxanes containing crown ether and benzyl ether were synthesized and characterized by optical polarization microscopy. Both the monomeric liquid crystals and polymeric liquid crystals show smectic phases.

Preparation of Copolymer of Salen-crown Ether Complexes and its Catalytic Activation for Molecular Oxygen

A new stable salen Schiff base cobalt and crown ether sodium complex （SalCo-NaB18C6） was prepared through copolymerization. This copolymer complex was applied to catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbon compound with molecular oxygen without reductant, which was shown the higher activity and selectivity for ketone, and reused effectively.

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

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

Microwave-assisted fast and efficient synthesis of some crown ethers

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

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

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

Enhanced Effect of Montmorillonite on Overall Properties of Polyimide-crown Ether Complex

Organically modified montmorillonite(OMMT) was incorporated into the complex of 18-crown-6(CE) and polyimide-croum ether(PI[CE]), and its effect on the properties of the complex was evaluated in terms of thermal behaviors, coefficient of thermal expansion, mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties and water absorption. The results indicate that the overall properties of PI[CE] complex are obviously enhanced. A very low coefficient of thermal expansion of 17.9 ppm/K, a high tensile strength of 124.5 MPa, and toughness of 30.8 MJ/m3 can be achieved for the OMMT/PI[CE] nanocomposite with 3 wt% OMMT. Meanwhile, the thermal stability of the PI[CE] complex is improved, and its 5% weight loss(T_(d5%)) and Tg increase by 10.6 and 23.0 ℃, respectively, and the water absorption rate decreases from 1.73% to 1.13%. The homogeneous dispersion and strong interactions of OMMT with PI[CE] matrix are responsible for the superior properties of the nanocomposites according to SEM and XRD results.

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

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

Study on Molecular Recognition of Crown Ethers to Aniline and Monosaccharides

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

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

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Study on the influence of crown ether on arsenic behavior during coal pyrolysis

The influence of crown ether on behaviors of arsenic at different temperatures and residence time was investigated during the pyrolysis of Tuanbo （TB） coal. The modes of occurrence of arsenic were determined by sequential chemical extraction, density fractionation and demineralization. The results indicated that at the same temperature and residence time, the arsenic removal adding dibenzo-18-crown-6 was higher than that adding 18-crown-6, and were all higher than that of TB coal during pyrolysis. When temperature was 850 ℃ and residence time was 30 min, the arsenic removal of TB coal was 30.63%; at the same condition, the arsenic removal while adding 18-crown-6 was 33.21%, higher than that of TB coal; and the arsenic removal while adding dibenzo-18-crown-6 was 67.41%, significantly higher than that of TB coal. From the results, we can see that adding crown ether can improve the arsenic removal during coal pyrolysis, and especially be conducive to the arsenic which is mainly associated with sulfates ＆ monosulfides and that in stable forms.

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

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

Li^(+)-ion bound crown ether functionalization enables dual promotion of dynamics and thermodynamics for ambient ammonia synthesis

Electrosynthesis of ammonia from the reduction of nitrogen is still confronted with the limited supply of gas reactant in dynamics as well as high activation barrier in thermodynamics.Unfortunately,despite tremendous efforts devoted to electrocatalysts themselves,they still fail to tackle the above two challenges simultaneously.Herein,we employ a heterogeneous catalyst adlayer-composed of crown ethers associated with Li^(+)ions-to achieve the dual promotion of dynamics and thermodynamics for ambient ammonia synthesis.Dynamically,the bound Li^(+)ions interact with the strong quadrupole moment of nitrogen,and trigger considerable reactant flux toward the catalyst.Thermodynamically,Li^(+)associated with the oxygen of crown ether achieves a higher density of states at the Fermi level for the catalyst,enabling effortless electron transfer from the catalysts to nitrogen and thus greatly reducing the activation barrier.As expected,the proof-of-concept system achieves an ammonia yield rate of 168.5μg h^(-1)mg^(-1)and a Faradaic efficiency of 75.3%at-0.3 V vs.RHE.This system-level approach opens up pathways for tackling the two key challenges that have limited the field of ammonia synthesis.

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

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

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

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