Organic compounds have the advantages of green sustainability and high designability,but their high solubility leads to poor durability of zinc-organic batteries.Herein,a high-performance quinone-based polymer(H-PNADB...Organic compounds have the advantages of green sustainability and high designability,but their high solubility leads to poor durability of zinc-organic batteries.Herein,a high-performance quinone-based polymer(H-PNADBQ)material is designed by introducing an intramolecular hydrogen bonding(HB)strategy.The intramolecular HB(C=O⋯N-H)is formed in the reaction of 1,4-benzoquinone and 1,5-naphthalene diamine,which efficiently reduces the H-PNADBQ solubility and enhances its charge transfer in theory.In situ ultraviolet-visible analysis further reveals the insolubility of H-PNADBQ during the electrochemical cycles,enabling high durability at different current densities.Specifically,the H-PNADBQ electrode with high loading(10 mg cm^(-2))performs a long cycling life at 125 mA g^(-1)(>290 cycles).The H-PNADBQ also shows high rate capability(137.1 mAh g^(−1)at 25 A g^(−1))due to significantly improved kinetics inducted by intramolecular HB.This work provides an efficient approach toward insoluble organic electrode materials.展开更多
Research on two-dimensional(2D) materials has been explosively increasing in last seventeen years in varying subjects including condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, materials science, and chemistry since ...Research on two-dimensional(2D) materials has been explosively increasing in last seventeen years in varying subjects including condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, materials science, and chemistry since the mechanical exfoliation of graphene in 2004. Starting from graphene, 2D materials now have become a big family with numerous members and diverse categories. The unique structural features and physicochemical properties of 2D materials make them one class of the most appealing candidates for a wide range of potential applications. In particular, we have seen some major breakthroughs made in the field of 2D materials in last five years not only in developing novel synthetic methods and exploring new structures/properties but also in identifying innovative applications and pushing forward commercialisation. In this review, we provide a critical summary on the recent progress made in the field of 2D materials with a particular focus on last five years. After a brief backgroundintroduction, we first discuss the major synthetic methods for 2D materials, including the mechanical exfoliation, liquid exfoliation, vapor phase deposition, and wet-chemical synthesis as well as phase engineering of 2D materials belonging to the field of phase engineering of nanomaterials(PEN). We then introduce the superconducting/optical/magnetic properties and chirality of 2D materials along with newly emerging magic angle 2D superlattices. Following that, the promising applications of 2D materials in electronics, optoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage, solar cells, biomedicine, sensors, environments, etc. are described sequentially. Thereafter, we present the theoretic calculations and simulations of 2D materials. Finally, after concluding the current progress, we provide some personal discussions on the existing challenges and future outlooks in this rapidly developing field.展开更多
Aqueous Zn-ion battery(AZIB)has become an attractive technology because of its unique features of low cost,high safety and the eco-friendliness.MnO_(2) is the model cathode material for AZIB since the first report on ...Aqueous Zn-ion battery(AZIB)has become an attractive technology because of its unique features of low cost,high safety and the eco-friendliness.MnO_(2) is the model cathode material for AZIB since the first report on reversible Zn-MnO_(2) battery,but recent studies have unveiled different charge storage mechanisms.Due to revamping of the electrochemistry and redesigning of the electrolyte and interface,there is tremendous performance enhancement in AZIB.This mini Review will first give a brief introduction of ZIB,including fundamentals of materials and components,and the progress in recent years.Then,a general classification of working mechanisms related to MnO_(2) in neutral and mildly acidic electrolyte is elaborated.Our focus is put on the recent blossoming Zn-MnO_(2) electrolytic mechanism,which has given birth to the Zn-MnO_(2) redox flow batteries that are highly promising for large-scale static energy storage.展开更多
For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a l...For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.展开更多
In the original publication,Figure S4 is an ancillary image to compare the specific surface areas of TiO2/Ni3S2 and Ni3S2 samples and it was incorrectly published.To better serve our readers,the correct figure is prov...In the original publication,Figure S4 is an ancillary image to compare the specific surface areas of TiO2/Ni3S2 and Ni3S2 samples and it was incorrectly published.To better serve our readers,the correct figure is provided in this correction.The BET values are correct and unaffected.The corresponding figure caption,data analysis and conclusions are not affected and thus not to be changed.The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.展开更多
There is an increasingly urgent need to develop cost-effective electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and stability as alternatives to the traditional Pt/C in catalysts in water electrolysis.In this study,micro...There is an increasingly urgent need to develop cost-effective electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and stability as alternatives to the traditional Pt/C in catalysts in water electrolysis.In this study,microspheres composed of Mo-doped NiCoP nanoneedles supported on nickel foam were prepared to address this challenge.The results show that the nanoneedles provide sufficient active sites for efficient electron transfer;the small-sized effect and the micro-scale roughness enhance the entry of reactants and the release of hydrogen bubbles;the Mo doping effectively improves the electrocatalytic performance of NiCoP in alkaline media.The catalyst exhibits low hydrogen evolution overpotentials of 38.5 and 217.5 mV at a current density of 10 mA·cm^(-2) and high current density of 500 mA·cm^(-2),respectively,and only 1.978 V is required to achieve a current density of 1000 mA·cm^(-2) for overall water splitting.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that the improved hydrogen evolution performance can be explained as a result of the Mo doping,which serves to reduce the interaction between NiCoP and intermediates,optimize the Gibbs free energy of hydrogen adsorption(△G_(*H)),and accelerate the desorption rate of *OH.This study provides a promising solution to the ongoing challenge of designing efficient electrocatalysts for high-current-density hydrogen production.展开更多
Tailoring the nanostructure and composition of transition metal nitrides is highly important for their use as potent low-cost electrocatalysts. Cobalt nitride(CoN) exhibits strong catalytic activity for oxygen evoluti...Tailoring the nanostructure and composition of transition metal nitrides is highly important for their use as potent low-cost electrocatalysts. Cobalt nitride(CoN) exhibits strong catalytic activity for oxygen evolution reaction(OER). However, its poor catalytic efficiency for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) hinders its application in rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs) as the air cathode. In this work, we deploy the effective strategy of Mn doping to improve both OER and ORR activity of CoN nanowires as the cathode material for ZAB. Theoretical calculation predicts that moderate Mn doping in cobalt nitride results in a downshift of the d-band center and reduces the adsorption energy of reaction intermediates. With ~10 at% Mn dopants, stronger catalysis activities for both OER and ORR are achieved compared to pure CoN nanowires. Subsequently, both aqueous and flexible quasi-solid-state ZABs are constructed using the Mn-doped CoN nanowires array as additive-free air cathode. Both types of devices present large open circuit potential, high power density and long-cycle stability. This work pushes forward the progress in developing cost-effective ZABs.展开更多
While aqueous Zn-Na hybrid batteries have garnered widespread attention because of their low cost and high safety,it is still challenging to achieve long cycle-life and stable discharge-voltage due to sluggish reactio...While aqueous Zn-Na hybrid batteries have garnered widespread attention because of their low cost and high safety,it is still challenging to achieve long cycle-life and stable discharge-voltage due to sluggish reaction kinetics,zinc dendrite formation,and side reactions.Herein,we design a Zn^(2+)/Na^(+) dual-salt battery,in which sodiation of the NVP cathode favors zinc intercalation under an energy threshold,leading to decoupled redox reactions on the cathode and anode.Systematic investigations of the electrolyte effects show that the ion intercalation mechanism and the kinetics in the mixture of triflate-and acetate-based electrolytes are superior to those in the common acetate-only electrolytes.As a result,we have achieved fast discharging capability,suppressed zinc dendrites,a stable discharge voltage at 1.45 V with small polarization,and nearly 100%Coulombic efficiency in the dual-salt mixture electrolyte with optimized concentration of 1 M Zn(OAc)_(2)+1 M NaCF_(3)SO_(3).This work demonstrates the importance of electrolyte regulation in aqueous dual-salt hybrid batteries for the energy storage.展开更多
Hyperspectral imaging(HSI)with rich spectral and spatial information holds potential for applications ranging from remote sensing to biomedicine.However,charge-coupled device(CCD)detectors used in conventional HSI sys...Hyperspectral imaging(HSI)with rich spectral and spatial information holds potential for applications ranging from remote sensing to biomedicine.However,charge-coupled device(CCD)detectors used in conventional HSI systems suffer from inferior and unbalanced responsivity in the visible region,which is not a perfect choice for high-performance visible HSI.That is,conventional Si-based CCDs exhibit poor responsivity at short wavelengths(e.g.,400–600 nm)compared with that at longer wavelengths due to the nature of the indirect bandgap in silicon of around 1.1 e V.To solve this challenge,we introduce a Cs Pb Br_(3) perovskite layer to shape the spectrum of a Si/PEDOT:PSS heterojunction photodetector(PD),resulting in a fabricated Si-Cs Pb Br_(3) hybrid PD with enhanced responsivity at 400–600 nm.This results in an approximately flat spectral responsivity curve in the visible region(400–800 nm).Therefore,the stable Si-Cs Pb Br_(3) hybrid PD with a flat spectrum overcomes the shortcomings of traditional Si-based PDs and makes it more suitable for HSI.Further,we set up a first perovskite HSI system with high spectrum resolution and demonstrate potential applications for tumor detection and tissue identification.We believe that this perovskite optimization can be integrated into modern CCD,thus becoming a step in future CCD fabrication processes,which is a milestone for high-performance HSI systems.展开更多
Formic acid is considered one of the most economically viable products for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).However,developing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for effective CO_(2)conver...Formic acid is considered one of the most economically viable products for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).However,developing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for effective CO_(2)conversion remains a grand challenge.Herein,we report that structural modulation of the bismuth oxide nanosheet via Zn^(2+)cooperation has a profound positive effect on exposure of the active plane,thereby contributing to high electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR performance.The obtained Zn-Bi_(2)O_(3)catalyst demonstrates superior selectivity towards formate generation in a wide potential range;a high Faradaic efficiency of 95%and a desirable partial current density of around 20 mA·cm^(-2)are obtained at−0.9 V(vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)).As proposed by density functional theory calculations,Zn substitution is the most energetically feasible for forming and stabilizing the key OCHO*intermediate among the used metal ions.Moreover,the more negative adsorption energy of OCHO*and the relatively low energy barrier for the desorption of HCOOH*are responsible for the enhanced activity and selectivity.展开更多
The response speed of the reported Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based photodetectors exhibits a wide variation ranging from microseconds to nanoseconds,while the reason is still unclear.Apart from the conventional approaches such...The response speed of the reported Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based photodetectors exhibits a wide variation ranging from microseconds to nanoseconds,while the reason is still unclear.Apart from the conventional approaches such as reducing effective area,new regulating approaches for response speed improvement have rarely been reported.On the other hand,it is generally believed that ultraviolet(UV)light has negative impact on perovskite devices resulting in performance degradation.In this work,we demonstrated that the response speed of the photodetector with FTO/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/Au structure can be effectively regulated by utilizing UV light-soaking effect without reducing the device area.Particularly,the decay time is efficiently modulated from 30.1μs to 340 ns.In addition,the−3 dB bandwidth of the device is extended from 5 to 20 kHz.It is worth mentioning that the light current is remarkably boosted by 15 times instead of any attenuation.Furthermore,we prove the universality of UV soaking treatment on Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based photodetectors with other all-inorganic structures,i.e.,FTO/TiO_(2)/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/Au,FTO/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/TiO_(2)/Au and FTO/TiO_(2)/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/CuSCN/Au.Our results demonstrate a new method to improve the response speed and light current of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based perovskite all-inorganic photodetectors.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22279063 and 52001170)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities+2 种基金Tianjin Natural Science Foundation (No. 22JCYBJC00590)the financial support by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its Academic Research Fund Tier 1 Thematic (RT8/22)the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) for financial support
文摘Organic compounds have the advantages of green sustainability and high designability,but their high solubility leads to poor durability of zinc-organic batteries.Herein,a high-performance quinone-based polymer(H-PNADBQ)material is designed by introducing an intramolecular hydrogen bonding(HB)strategy.The intramolecular HB(C=O⋯N-H)is formed in the reaction of 1,4-benzoquinone and 1,5-naphthalene diamine,which efficiently reduces the H-PNADBQ solubility and enhances its charge transfer in theory.In situ ultraviolet-visible analysis further reveals the insolubility of H-PNADBQ during the electrochemical cycles,enabling high durability at different current densities.Specifically,the H-PNADBQ electrode with high loading(10 mg cm^(-2))performs a long cycling life at 125 mA g^(-1)(>290 cycles).The H-PNADBQ also shows high rate capability(137.1 mAh g^(−1)at 25 A g^(−1))due to significantly improved kinetics inducted by intramolecular HB.This work provides an efficient approach toward insoluble organic electrode materials.
文摘Research on two-dimensional(2D) materials has been explosively increasing in last seventeen years in varying subjects including condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, materials science, and chemistry since the mechanical exfoliation of graphene in 2004. Starting from graphene, 2D materials now have become a big family with numerous members and diverse categories. The unique structural features and physicochemical properties of 2D materials make them one class of the most appealing candidates for a wide range of potential applications. In particular, we have seen some major breakthroughs made in the field of 2D materials in last five years not only in developing novel synthetic methods and exploring new structures/properties but also in identifying innovative applications and pushing forward commercialisation. In this review, we provide a critical summary on the recent progress made in the field of 2D materials with a particular focus on last five years. After a brief backgroundintroduction, we first discuss the major synthetic methods for 2D materials, including the mechanical exfoliation, liquid exfoliation, vapor phase deposition, and wet-chemical synthesis as well as phase engineering of 2D materials belonging to the field of phase engineering of nanomaterials(PEN). We then introduce the superconducting/optical/magnetic properties and chirality of 2D materials along with newly emerging magic angle 2D superlattices. Following that, the promising applications of 2D materials in electronics, optoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage, solar cells, biomedicine, sensors, environments, etc. are described sequentially. Thereafter, we present the theoretic calculations and simulations of 2D materials. Finally, after concluding the current progress, we provide some personal discussions on the existing challenges and future outlooks in this rapidly developing field.
基金supported by West Light Foundation of The Chinese Academy of Sciences(XAB2019AW09)Singapore Ministry of Education Tier 1 grants(RG 10/18,RG 157/19)。
文摘Aqueous Zn-ion battery(AZIB)has become an attractive technology because of its unique features of low cost,high safety and the eco-friendliness.MnO_(2) is the model cathode material for AZIB since the first report on reversible Zn-MnO_(2) battery,but recent studies have unveiled different charge storage mechanisms.Due to revamping of the electrochemistry and redesigning of the electrolyte and interface,there is tremendous performance enhancement in AZIB.This mini Review will first give a brief introduction of ZIB,including fundamentals of materials and components,and the progress in recent years.Then,a general classification of working mechanisms related to MnO_(2) in neutral and mildly acidic electrolyte is elaborated.Our focus is put on the recent blossoming Zn-MnO_(2) electrolytic mechanism,which has given birth to the Zn-MnO_(2) redox flow batteries that are highly promising for large-scale static energy storage.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51728204 and 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2018QNA4011)+2 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D (QJD1602029)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2015XZZX010-02)
文摘For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.
文摘In the original publication,Figure S4 is an ancillary image to compare the specific surface areas of TiO2/Ni3S2 and Ni3S2 samples and it was incorrectly published.To better serve our readers,the correct figure is provided in this correction.The BET values are correct and unaffected.The corresponding figure caption,data analysis and conclusions are not affected and thus not to be changed.The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22179077)the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund(No.22209104)+3 种基金Shanghai Science and Technology Commission’s“2020 Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan”(No.20511104003)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.21ZR1424200)Hebei provincial Department of Science and Technology(No.226Z4404G)Hebei Science Foundation(No.E2021203005).
文摘There is an increasingly urgent need to develop cost-effective electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and stability as alternatives to the traditional Pt/C in catalysts in water electrolysis.In this study,microspheres composed of Mo-doped NiCoP nanoneedles supported on nickel foam were prepared to address this challenge.The results show that the nanoneedles provide sufficient active sites for efficient electron transfer;the small-sized effect and the micro-scale roughness enhance the entry of reactants and the release of hydrogen bubbles;the Mo doping effectively improves the electrocatalytic performance of NiCoP in alkaline media.The catalyst exhibits low hydrogen evolution overpotentials of 38.5 and 217.5 mV at a current density of 10 mA·cm^(-2) and high current density of 500 mA·cm^(-2),respectively,and only 1.978 V is required to achieve a current density of 1000 mA·cm^(-2) for overall water splitting.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that the improved hydrogen evolution performance can be explained as a result of the Mo doping,which serves to reduce the interaction between NiCoP and intermediates,optimize the Gibbs free energy of hydrogen adsorption(△G_(*H)),and accelerate the desorption rate of *OH.This study provides a promising solution to the ongoing challenge of designing efficient electrocatalysts for high-current-density hydrogen production.
基金supported by the Singapore MOE AcRF Tier 2 Grant (MOE2017-T2-1-073)AME Individual Research Grant (A1983c0026)Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR)。
文摘Tailoring the nanostructure and composition of transition metal nitrides is highly important for their use as potent low-cost electrocatalysts. Cobalt nitride(CoN) exhibits strong catalytic activity for oxygen evolution reaction(OER). However, its poor catalytic efficiency for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) hinders its application in rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs) as the air cathode. In this work, we deploy the effective strategy of Mn doping to improve both OER and ORR activity of CoN nanowires as the cathode material for ZAB. Theoretical calculation predicts that moderate Mn doping in cobalt nitride results in a downshift of the d-band center and reduces the adsorption energy of reaction intermediates. With ~10 at% Mn dopants, stronger catalysis activities for both OER and ORR are achieved compared to pure CoN nanowires. Subsequently, both aqueous and flexible quasi-solid-state ZABs are constructed using the Mn-doped CoN nanowires array as additive-free air cathode. Both types of devices present large open circuit potential, high power density and long-cycle stability. This work pushes forward the progress in developing cost-effective ZABs.
基金financially supported by the Hightech Research Key laboratory of Zhenjiang(SS2018002)Jiangsu Postdoctoral Research Funding Program(2020Z257)+3 种基金support from MOE Tier 1 grant(RG 157/19)from the China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute(204-A018002)financial support from the Guangdong Natural Science Funds(2019A1515010675)the Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(JCYJ20210324094206019,KQJSCX20180328094001794)。
文摘While aqueous Zn-Na hybrid batteries have garnered widespread attention because of their low cost and high safety,it is still challenging to achieve long cycle-life and stable discharge-voltage due to sluggish reaction kinetics,zinc dendrite formation,and side reactions.Herein,we design a Zn^(2+)/Na^(+) dual-salt battery,in which sodiation of the NVP cathode favors zinc intercalation under an energy threshold,leading to decoupled redox reactions on the cathode and anode.Systematic investigations of the electrolyte effects show that the ion intercalation mechanism and the kinetics in the mixture of triflate-and acetate-based electrolytes are superior to those in the common acetate-only electrolytes.As a result,we have achieved fast discharging capability,suppressed zinc dendrites,a stable discharge voltage at 1.45 V with small polarization,and nearly 100%Coulombic efficiency in the dual-salt mixture electrolyte with optimized concentration of 1 M Zn(OAc)_(2)+1 M NaCF_(3)SO_(3).This work demonstrates the importance of electrolyte regulation in aqueous dual-salt hybrid batteries for the energy storage.
基金Agency for Science,Technology,and Research(A*STAR),Singapore by AME Individual Research Grants(A1883c0004)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M663363)+2 种基金Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou,China(201804010432)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(2017A020215135,2018A030310659)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772135)。
文摘Hyperspectral imaging(HSI)with rich spectral and spatial information holds potential for applications ranging from remote sensing to biomedicine.However,charge-coupled device(CCD)detectors used in conventional HSI systems suffer from inferior and unbalanced responsivity in the visible region,which is not a perfect choice for high-performance visible HSI.That is,conventional Si-based CCDs exhibit poor responsivity at short wavelengths(e.g.,400–600 nm)compared with that at longer wavelengths due to the nature of the indirect bandgap in silicon of around 1.1 e V.To solve this challenge,we introduce a Cs Pb Br_(3) perovskite layer to shape the spectrum of a Si/PEDOT:PSS heterojunction photodetector(PD),resulting in a fabricated Si-Cs Pb Br_(3) hybrid PD with enhanced responsivity at 400–600 nm.This results in an approximately flat spectral responsivity curve in the visible region(400–800 nm).Therefore,the stable Si-Cs Pb Br_(3) hybrid PD with a flat spectrum overcomes the shortcomings of traditional Si-based PDs and makes it more suitable for HSI.Further,we set up a first perovskite HSI system with high spectrum resolution and demonstrate potential applications for tumor detection and tissue identification.We believe that this perovskite optimization can be integrated into modern CCD,thus becoming a step in future CCD fabrication processes,which is a milestone for high-performance HSI systems.
基金supported by the Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 1(Nos.RG 85/20 and 125/21)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A200201)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Fund,No.3 Special Funding(Pre-Station)(No.2021TQ007)natural science program on basic research project of Shaanxi province(No.2023-JC-QN-0155).
文摘Formic acid is considered one of the most economically viable products for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR).However,developing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for effective CO_(2)conversion remains a grand challenge.Herein,we report that structural modulation of the bismuth oxide nanosheet via Zn^(2+)cooperation has a profound positive effect on exposure of the active plane,thereby contributing to high electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR performance.The obtained Zn-Bi_(2)O_(3)catalyst demonstrates superior selectivity towards formate generation in a wide potential range;a high Faradaic efficiency of 95%and a desirable partial current density of around 20 mA·cm^(-2)are obtained at−0.9 V(vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)).As proposed by density functional theory calculations,Zn substitution is the most energetically feasible for forming and stabilizing the key OCHO*intermediate among the used metal ions.Moreover,the more negative adsorption energy of OCHO*and the relatively low energy barrier for the desorption of HCOOH*are responsible for the enhanced activity and selectivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772135 and 52002148)the Ministry of Education of China(6141A02022516)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(11619103)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2020A1515011377)the support from China and Germany Postdoctoral Exchange Programthe financial support from Agency for Science,Technology,and Research(A*STAR),Singapore by the AME Individual Research Grants(A1883c0004)。
文摘The response speed of the reported Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based photodetectors exhibits a wide variation ranging from microseconds to nanoseconds,while the reason is still unclear.Apart from the conventional approaches such as reducing effective area,new regulating approaches for response speed improvement have rarely been reported.On the other hand,it is generally believed that ultraviolet(UV)light has negative impact on perovskite devices resulting in performance degradation.In this work,we demonstrated that the response speed of the photodetector with FTO/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/Au structure can be effectively regulated by utilizing UV light-soaking effect without reducing the device area.Particularly,the decay time is efficiently modulated from 30.1μs to 340 ns.In addition,the−3 dB bandwidth of the device is extended from 5 to 20 kHz.It is worth mentioning that the light current is remarkably boosted by 15 times instead of any attenuation.Furthermore,we prove the universality of UV soaking treatment on Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based photodetectors with other all-inorganic structures,i.e.,FTO/TiO_(2)/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/Au,FTO/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/TiO_(2)/Au and FTO/TiO_(2)/Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)/CuSCN/Au.Our results demonstrate a new method to improve the response speed and light current of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)-based perovskite all-inorganic photodetectors.