Enhancing photoresponsiveness of metal-organic polyhedra by modifying microenvironment

Photoresponsiveness of materials is critical to their tunability and efficiency in terminal applications.Photoresponsive metal-organic polyhedra(PMOPs)feature intrinsic pores and remote controllability,but aggregation of PMOPs in solid state hampers their photoresponsiveness seriously.Herein,we report the construction of a new PMOP(Cu_(24)(C_(16)H_(12)N_(2)O_(4))_(12)(C_(18)H_(22)O_(5))12,denoted as MOP-PR-LA),where long alkyl(LA)chains act as the intermolecular poles,propping against adjacent PMOP molecules to create individual microenvironment benefiting the isomerization of photoresponsive(PR)moieties.Upon ultraviolet(UV)-and visible-light irradiation,MOP-PR-LA is much easier to isomerize than the counterpart MOP-PR without LA.For propylene adsorption,MOP-PR has a low change of adsorption capacity(9.9%),while that of MOP-PR-LA reaches 58.6%.Density functional theory calculations revealed that PR in the cis state has a negative effect on adsorption,while the trans state of PR favors adsorption.This work might open an avenue for the construction of photoresponsive materials with high responsiveness and controllability.

Spontaneous Cracking of Graphite Oxide Sheet on Oxygen Deficient ZnO Film

Graphite oxide （GO） is an important material of wide applications. Owing to its good mechanical property, the GO sheet is always expected to be stable and remains flat on various substrates. Here we demonstrate for the first time an unexpected behavior of the GO sheet on oxygen deficient ZnO film, namely the spontaneous cracking of the entire GO sheet into many small pieces. This unusual behavior has been carefully investigated by a series of control experiments and SEM, XPS and PL measurements. It is anticipated that the oxygen vacancies in the oxygen deficient ZnO film can annihilate epoxy groups of the GO sheet, resulting in the unzipping of the aligned epoxy groups on GO sheet. A prototype of the white light detector made from the cracked GO sheet is fabricated and the device demonstrates high stability and good reproducibility.

Effects of surface adsorbed oxygen, applied voltage, and temperature on UV photoresponse of ZnO nanorods

The ultraviolet（UV） photoresponses of ZnO nanorods directly grown on and between two micro Au-electrodes by using electric-field-assisted wet chemical method are measured comprehensively under different conditions, including ambient environment, applied bias voltage, gate voltage and temperature. Experimental results indicate that the photoresponses of the ZnO nanorods can be modulated by surface oxygen adsorptions, applied voltages, as well as temperatures. A model taking into account both surface adsorbed oxygen and electron-hole activities inside ZnO nanorods is proposed. The enhancement effect of the bias voltage on photoresponse is also analyzed. Experimental results shows that the UV response time（to 63%） of ZnO nanorods in air and at 59°C could be shortened from 34.8 s to 0.24 s with a bias of 4 V applied between anode and cathode.

Analysis of optoelectronic properties of TiO_2 nanowiers/Si heterojunction arrays

The optoelectronic properties of n-TiO2NW/p-Si heterojunction fabricated by depositing TiO2 nanowires on a p-Si substrate are studied. Under excitation at a wavelength of 370 nm, the TiO2 nanowires produce a light emission at 435 nm due to the emission of free excitons. The I-V characteristics are measured to investigate the heterojunction effects under the dark environment and ultraviolet （UV） illumination, n-TiOzNW/p-Si has a p-n junction formed in the n-TiOz/p-Si beterojunction. TiO2NW/Si photodiode produces a pbotocurrent larger than dark current under UV illumination. It is observed that UV photons are absorbed in TiO2 and the heterojunction shows a 0.034-A/W responsivity at 4-V reverse bias.

Fabrication of azobenzene-functionalized porous polymers for selective CO_(2) capture

Many solid adsorbents have been prepared for the CO_(2)capture.In particular,the photoresponsive adsorbents have attracted extensive interests because of their tunable pore structure and variable responsive behaviors provoked by the external light.However,it is challenging to fabricate the photoresponsive adsorbents featured the big CO_(2)capacity and high CO_(2)selectivity.Herein,copolymerized between 4-phenylazobenzoyl chloride,2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine and melamine,a series of azobenzenefunctionalized porous polymers(PTM-AZOs)are successfully synthesized.The PTM-AZOs are verified in possession of proper pore structures,large surface area and photoconductive properties through a series of characterization.The PTM-AZO-2 with the trans-isomerization exhibits the best CO_(2)adsorption amount of 2.7 mmol·g^(-1)(273 K and 0.1 MPa),while the CO_(2)/N_(2)selectivity can reach 2459 and 607 on the trans-and cis-isomerization,respectively.The regulatable pore structures controlled by the photoresponsive azobenzene groups affect the CO_(2)capture performance of the PTM-AZOs.

Photoresponse Characteristics of Chamaenerion spp. in Mount Shergyla

Chamaenerion spp.( Onagraceae) are a class of ecological restoration medicinal herbs. Mount Shergyla has three species and one variant of Chamaenerion. Studying their photoresponse characteristics and elucidating their adaptation and physiological response to the photosynthetic characteristics of the environment is the basis for the development and protection of the plant resources of the genus Chamaenerion. In this experiment,Li-6400 portable photosynthesis instrument was used to study the photoresponse characteristics of C. spp. in Mount Shergyla,and the photoresponse curves were fitted using a right-angle hyperbolic correction model. The results showed that Chamaenerion conspersum has low light compensation point[4. 931 μmol/( m^2·s) ],high light saturation point[1 000 μmol/( m^2·s) ],and strongest adaptability to light,which is one of the determinants of its distribution at each elevation of Mount Shergyla. Chamaenerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum has higher light compensation point [11. 848 μmol/( m^2·s) ],low light saturation point[800 μmol/( m^2·s) ],and weakest adaptability to light,and it is a typical sciophilous plant. This result is consistent with the habitats( Rhododendron wardii shrub and spruce forest margin) that C. angustifolium are distributed in Mount Shergyla. C. angustifolium and Chamaenerion latifolium have higher light compensation points and higher light saturation points,suggesting that the adaptability of C. angustifolium and C. latifolium to the light environment is weak. This can also explain the narrow distribution of C. angustifolium and C. latifolium in Mount Shergyla. There are certain degree of differences in the responses of net photosynthetic rate( Pn),intercellular CO_2 concentration( Ci),stomatal conductance( Gs) and transpiration rate( Tr) of the three species and one variant of Chamaenerion to different photosynthetically active radiation( PAR). With the increase of light intensity,the Pn,Gs and Tr of Chamaenerion spp. increased significantly,and the Ci decreased. The Pn of C. conspersum and C. latifolium differed insignificantly,but they were both higher than that of C. angustifolium. The Pn of C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum was the lowest. The Gs of C. conspersum and C. latifolium differed insignificantly,but they were both higher than that of C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum. The Gs of C. angustifolium was the lowest. There was no obvious difference in Ci between C. angustifolium and C. latifolium,of which the Ci was both higher than that of C. conspersum. The Ci of C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum was the lowest. C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum had the highest Tr,followed by C. angustifolium and C. conspersum( no obvious difference),and C. latifolium had the lowest Tr. The light utilization efficiency of C. spp. ranked as C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum < C. angustifolium < C. latifolium < C. conspersum. The light suppression phenomenon was evident in C. angustifolium,C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum and C. latifolium. C. conspersum is most suitable for application under high light intensity conditions in Tibet. C. angustifolium,C. angustifolium subsp. circumvagum and C. latifolium should be shaded properly under conditions of high light intensity in the cultivation process,while C. conspersum needs to be supplemented with light during the cultivation process.

TiO_2 Thin Film UV Detectors Deposited by DC Reactive Magnetron Sputtering

Crystalline TiO2 thin films were prepared by DC reactive magnetron sputtering on indium-tin oxide（ITO） thin film deposited on quartz substrate, the photoconductive UV detector on TiO2 thin films was based on a sandwich structure of C/ TiO2/ITO. The measurement of the I-V characteristics for these devices shows good ohmic contact. The photoresponse of TiO2 thin films was analyzed at different bias voltage. The detector shows a good photoresponse with a rise time of 2 s and a fall time of 40 s, the photocurrent is linearly increased with the bias voltage.

STUDY ON PHOTODYNAMIC AND PHOTORESPONSIVE AZO POLYELECTROLYTES

Several kinds of novel azobenzene-containing polyelectrolytes with special molecular design have been developed from acryloyl chloride or epoxy based precursor polymers. The acryloyl chloride based precursor polymer, poly(acryloyl chloride), was prepared by free radical polymerization of acryloyl chloride. The azo polyelectrolytes were prepared by an esterification reaction between the precursor polymer and corresponding azo chromophores containing a reactive hydroxyl group, followed by hydrolysis of the unreacted acyl chloride groups. The epoxy based precursor polymer was prepared by the reaction between 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol diglycidyl ether and aniline, and postfunctionalized by azo coupling reaction to form azo polymers containing chromophores with ionizable groups. The polyelectrolytes were characterized by elemental analysis, H-1-NMR, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The photodynamic and photoresponsive properties, as well as self-assembly of these azo polyelectrolytes are reported in this paper([1]).

Enhanced ultraviolet photoresponse based on ZnO nanocrystals/Pt bilayer nanostructure

The development of solution strategies for Zinc oxide （ZnO） quantum dots provides a pathway to utilizing ZnO nanocrystal thin films in optoelectronic devices. In this work, quasi-spherical ZnO quantum dots with a diameter of 5 nm are synthesized by using ethanol as a solvent. ZnO nanocrystal thin film is obtained by spin-coating ZnO quantum dots on a Au interdigital electrode （IDE）/AI203 substrate and annealing at different temperatures in order to yield the optimal pho- tosensitive on/off ratio of ZnO. For further enhancing the responsivity, ion sputtering is utilized to deposit Pt nanoparticles on the surface of ZnO nanocrystal thin film, the responsivity of the ZnO/Pt bilayer nanostructure increases from 0.07 A/W to 54 A/W, showing that the metal/inorganic nanocrystal bilayer nanostructure can be used to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices. The excellent properties of ZnO/Pt bilayer nanostructure have important applications in future electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Phototactic Poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide)Microgels with Photoresponsive Property

Smart functional microgels hold great potential in a variety of applications,especially in drug transportation.However,current drug carriers based on physiological internal stimuli cannot efficiently orientate to designated locations.Therefore,it is necessary to introduce the self-propelled particles to the drug release of the microgels.In order to study self-propulsion of microgels induced by light,it is also a challenge to prepare micronsized microgels so that they can be observed directly under optical microscopes.In this work,phototactic microgels with photoresponsive properties are prepared.The microgel particles can be observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy.The photoresponsive properties of microgels are fully investigated by various instruments.Light can also regulate the state of the microgel solution,making it switch between turbidity and clarity.The phototaxis of particles irradiated by UV light was studied,which may be used for microgels enrichment and drug transportation and release.

Anisotropic photoresponse of layered rhenium disulfide synaptic transistors

Layered ReS_(2) with direct bandgap and strong in-plane anisotropy shows great potential to develop high-performance angle-resolved photodetectors and optoelectronic devices.However,systematic characterizations of the angle-dependent photoresponse of ReS_(2) are still very limited.Here,we studied the anisotropic photoresponse of layered ReS_(2) phototransistors in depth.Angel-resolved Raman spectrum and field-effect mobility are tested to confirm the inconsistency between its electrical and optical anisotropies,which are along 120°and 90°,respectively.We further measured the angle-resolved photoresponse of a ReS_(2) transistor with 6 diagonally paired electrodes.The maximum photoresponsivity exceeds 0.515 A·W^(-1) along b-axis,which is around 3.8 times larger than that along the direction perpendicular to b axis,which is consistent with the optical anisotropic directions.The incident wavelength-and power-dependent photoresponse measurement along two anisotropic axes further demonstrates that b axis has stronger light-ReS_(2) interaction,which explains the anisotropic photoresponse.We also observed angle-dependent photoresistive switching behavior of the ReS_(2) transistor,which leads to the formation of angle-resolved phototransistor memory.It has simplified structure to create dynamic optoelectronic resistive random access memory controlled spatially through polarized light.This capability has great potential for real-time pattern recognition and photoconfiguration of artificial neural networks(ANN)in a wide spectral range of sensitivity provided by polarized light.

Effect of graphene grain boundaries on MoS2/graphene heterostructures

The grain boundaries of graphene are disordered topological defects,which would strongly affect the physical and chemical properties of graphene.In this paper,the spectral characteristics and photoresponse of MoS2/graphene heterostructures are studied.It is found that the blueshift of the G and 2D peaks of graphene in Raman spectrum is due to doping.The lattice mismatch at the graphene boundaries results in a blueshift of MoS2 features in the photoluminescence spectra,comparing to the MoS2 grown on SiO2.In addition,the photocurrent signal in MoS2/hexagonal single-crystal graphene heterostructures is successfully captured without bias,but not in MoS2/polycrystalline graphene heterostructures.The electron scattering at graphene grain boundaries affects the optical response of MoS2/graphene heterostructures.The photoresponse of the device is attributed to the optical absorption and response of MoS2 and the high carrier mobility of graphene.These findings offer a new approach to develop optoelectronic devices based on two-dimensional material heterostructures.

Photoresponsive characteristics of thin film transistors with perovskite quantum dots embedded amorphous InGaZnO channels

Photodetectors based on amorphous InGaZnO(a-IGZO)thin film transistor(TFT)and halide perovskites have attracted attention in recent years.However,such a stack assembly of a halide perovskite layer/an a-IGZO channel,even with an organic semiconductor film inserted between them,easily has a very limited photoresponsivity.In this article,we investigate photoresponsive characteristics of TFTs by using CsPbX3(X=Br or I)quantum dots(QDs)embedded into the a-IGZO channel,and attain a high photoresponsivity over 10^3A·W^-1,an excellent detectivity in the order of 10^16 Jones,and a light-to-dark current ratio up to 10^5 under visible lights.This should be mainly attributed to the improved transfer efficiency of photoelectrons from the QDs to the a-IGZO channel.Moreover,spectrally selective photodetection is demonstrated by introducing halide perovskite QDs with different bandgaps.Thus,this work provides a novel strategy of device structure optimization for significantly improving the photoresponsive characteristics of TFT photodetectors.

Photoresponse Process and Model Comparison of Paeonia ludlowii under Saline-alkali Stress

The research aimed to analyze changes in photosynthetic characteristics of Paeonia ludlowii under saline-alkali stress, and annual seedlings of P. ludlowii were taken as the materials. Photoresponse process of P. ludlowii leaves under saline-alkali stress was simulated, and different models were used to fit photoresponse curve. The results showed that P n of P. ludlowii leaves showed the trend of first rising and then declining with PAR increased under saline-alkali stress;both G s and T r showed a rising trend with PAR increased;C i showed the trend of first declining and then rising with PAR increased. Photoresponse curve fitted by modified rectangular hyperbolic model had the best effect, and it was the optimal fitting model. P. ludlowii could adapt to saline-alkali stress in lower concentration, showing that P. ludlowii could be introduced and cultivated in saline-alkali land at a lower level.

Edge assisted epitaxy of CsPbBr_(3)nanoplates on Bi_(2)O_(2)Se nanosheets for enhanced photoresponse

Bi_(2)O_(2)Se has been proved to be a promising candidate for electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their unique physical properties.However,it is still a great challenge to construct the heterostructures with direct epitaxy of hetero semiconductor materials on Bi_(2)O_(2)Se nanosheets.Here,a two-step chemical vapor deposition(CVD)route was used to directly grow the CsPbBr_(3)nanoplate-Bi_(2)O_(2)Se nanosheet hetero structures.The CsPbBr_(3)nanoplates were selectively grown on the Bi_(2)O_(2)Se nanosheet along the edges,where the dangling bonds provide the nucleation sites.The epitaxial relationships between CsPbBr3 and Bi_(2)O_(2)Se were determined as[200]_(Bi_(2)O_(2)Se)‖[110]_(CsPbBr_(3))and[110]_(Bi_(2)O_(2)Se)‖[200]_(CsPbBr_(3))by transmission electron microscopy characterization.The photoluminescence(PL)results reveal that the formation of heterostructures results in the remarkable PL quenching due to the type-Ⅰband arrangement at CsPbBr_(3)/Bi_(2)O_(2)Se interface,which was confirmed by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy(UPS)and Kelvin probe measurements,and makes the photogenerated carriers transfer from CsPbBr_(3)to Bi_(2)O_(2)Se.Importantly,the photodetectors based on the heterostructures exhibit a 4-time increase in the responsivity compared to those based on the pristine Bi_(2)O_(2)Se sheets,and the fast rise and decay time in microsecond.These results indicate that the direct epitaxy of the CsPbBr_(3)plates on the Bi_(2)O_(2)Se sheet may improve the optoelectronic performance of Bi_(2)O_(2)Se based devices.

An Experimental Setup for Study of Photoresponse of High T_c Superconductors

We have developed an experimental setup that has been proven suitable for the study of photoresponse of high Tc superconductors. The distinguish feature of this experimental setup lies mainly in the data acquisition system which is equipped with computer as well as the IEEE-488 interface bus. which ensures the accuracy to experimental results. Using the experimental setup, the optical response to laser radiation in high-Tc superconductors has been examined, both of bolometric effect and nonequilibrium optical response are revealed.

Trap induced slow photoresponse of single CdS nanoribbons

Wurtzite CdS nanoribbons are prepared by using a simple thermal evaporation method. Electron microscopy shows that the ribbons are smooth in surface and uniform in size. Besides the intrinsic emission, the photoluminescence spectrum of a CdS nanoribbon shows a peak at about 580 nm, which may arise from the defect- and the trap- related transitions. The photoresponse of single CdS nanoribbons is researched. When these nanoribbons are exposed to a laser with a wavelength of 400 nm, their conductivity is enhanced greatly. The conductivity of CdS nanoribbons cannot be restored to a value without any illumination even at 5 minutes after the illumination. A model is proposed to explain this phenomenon, which may be due to a slow photoresponse induced by the trap.

Synthesis, Characterisation and Photoresponsive Studies of Lignin Functionalised with 2-(5-(4-dimethylamino-benzylidin)-4-oxo-2-thioxo- thiazolidin-3-yl)-acetic Acid

A chromophoric system 2-(5-(4-dimethylamino-benzylidin)-4-oxo-2-thioxo-thiazoli din-3-yl)acetic acid with push-pull electron modulation was synthesised and incorporated onto lignin core (technical lignin, lignin sulphonic acid M.W. 52,400) and the photo responsive behaviour was investigated. The product was characterised by UV-visible, fluores-cence, FT-IR, and NMR spectroscopic methods. The results of the studies show that the incorporation of the chromo-phoric system on to the lignin core enhanced the light absorption and light stabilization properties of the chromophoric system. The remarkable stability on irradiation provides a novel photo responsive system with excellent light fastening properties which would find application in coating materials, dyes, paints etc.

Synthesis, Characterization and Photoinduced Cis-Trans Isomerisation Studies on Lignin Modified with 4-[(E)-2-(3-hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl)diazen-1-yl] Benzoic Acid

In the present study, a photoresponsive chromophoric system such as 4-[(E)-2-(3-hydro xynaphthalen-2-yl)diazen-1-yl] benzoic acid was incorporated on to lignin core by functional transformation reactions and the photoresponsive beha-vior of the green, environment friendly product was investigated. The end hydroxyl group of lignin was modified with the chromophoric systems by DCC coupling. The chromophoric systems as well as the chromophore-bound biopolymer core systems were purified by column chromatography. The products were characterized by UV-visible, fluorescence, FT-IR and NMR spectroscopic methods. The results of the studies show that incorporation of the chromophoric system on to the lignin core enhanced the light absorption, emission and light stabilization properties of the chromophoric system. The light fastening properties of chromophoric system and the modified product were compared. It shows that stability of the chromophoric system greatly enhanced on attaching to the polymeric system. The trans-cis photoisomerisation and the reverse cis-trans thermal conversions were also assisted by the lignin core. The remarkable stability on irradiation shows that this is a novel photoresponsive system with excellent light fastening properties which would find application in coating materials, dyes, paints, inks, therapeutic agents and many more.

On Radioactivity–Exposed Nanophotodetector Optoreliability

The optoelectronic reliability of representative radioactivity-exposed nanophotodetectors and the degree of functionally tolerable radioactivity-induced responsivity de-emphasis, against increasing cumulative radioactivity-dose, is notionally considered and modelled, with a view towards experimental findings concerning p-i-n photosensors being exposed to regulated successive (α, β)-particle bombardments.