Laser & Photonics Reviews
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2023
·Vol. 18
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IF 11
Xiankun Zheng,Lijin Wang,Jialin Bai,Han Zhang,Hanzhuang Zhang,Aiwei Tang,Wenyu Ji
Currently, the performance of quantum-dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) based on environmental-friendly Cu─In─Zn─S quantum dots (QDs) still lags far behind that of Cd-QDs-based devices. Here it is demonstrated that the unique trap-related recombination in Cu─In─Zn─S QDs is mainly responsible for the low device efficiency. The luminous efficiency of Cu─In─Zn─S-based QLEDs is rather sensitive to the temperature and hole-transporting layers (HTLs) due to the susceptible thermal-related trappingdetrapping processes of holes in radiative Cu-related traps. The holes in Cu-related traps can be quenched by escaping to the valence band of the QDs or/and transferring to the adjacent HTLs. An HTL with low highest occupied molecular orbitals is desired to enhance the hole injection and hinder the aforementioned hole transfer. As a result, a high device efficiency of 6.0 cd A −1 is achieved at room temperature, which is attributed to suppressed HTL-induced emission quenching and efficient valence-band-dominated hole injection from HTL to the QDs. The device efficiency is further increased to 13.2 cd A −1 at 150K by suppressing thermal-induced quenching.
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Frontiers in Chemistry
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2022
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Han XiaoLe,Yu Fan,Lei JiaWen,Zhu Jiahua,Fu HaiYan,Hu JunCheng,Yang Xiao-Long
Water-soluble Cu-In-Zn-S quantum dots (CIZS QDs) with orange fluorescence have been synthesized with a glutathione (GSH) as stabilizer via facile a one-step hydrothermal method. The optimal reaction conditions of CIZS QDs including temperature, time, pH, and the molar ratios of precursors were studied. TEM results indicate that the aqueous-dispersible CIZS QDs are quasi-spherical, and the average diameters are 3.76 nm with excellent fluorescent stability. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of CIZS QDs was investigated by the microcalorimetry combining with TEM and the IC50 was 10.2 μM. CIZS QDs showed a promising perspective in applications such as a fluorescent probe for bioimaging and biolabeling due to the low cytotoxicity and good biocompatibility. Moreover, the CIZS QDs can distinguish Pb2+ ion from other ions, offering great potentials in lead ion determination in drinking water. According to the results of UV, XRD, FL, PL, and ITC methods, the mechanism of CIZS QDs-Pb2+ assay is due to hydrogen bonding or van der Waals forces in the formation of Pb2+ and CIZS QDs.
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Carbon Energy
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2025
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Mengmeng Ma,Runkang Lin,Kaige Huang,Shizhong Yue,Maohong Fan,Zhijie Wang,Shengchun Qu
Functionalization has emerged as a pivotal endeavor to tailor the surface properties of photocatalysts. We propose a facile amine functionalization strategy to establish a Cu−In−Zn−S (CIZS)/NiS x hybrid with covalent bonds using individual ethylenediamine (EDA) molecules. Our approach witnesses a remarkable photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) competence of 65.93 mmol g −1 h −1 driven by visible light, the highest value yielded by CIZS to date. X-ray absorption spectra of CIZS and density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm the crucial amine N→Cu coordination after amine functionalization. The new emerging coordination via lone-pair electron donation profitably accesses the regulation of the coordination environment, electronic structures, and carrier behavior. Moreover, individual EDA molecule with two-terminal −NH 2 group serves as a molecular bridge to hybrid CIZS and NiS x cocatalyst via N→Cu and N→Ni coordination, favorably promoting efficient charge transport. This study provides advances in practical functionalizing photocatalysts.
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FUEL
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2023
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Changdi Wang,Hao Wang,Lu Li,Ruiyang Zhao,Jishu Han,Lei Wang
Photocatalytic hydrogen production technology is an efficient method to solve the environmental pollution problem and obtain renewable energy. To improve the hydrogen production efficiency, it is still a great challenge to develop novel photocatalysts with high activity and high stability. In this work, a hollow rod-shaped Cu-In-Zn-S@ZnCo 2 O 4 @In 2 O 3 tandem heterojunction photocatalyst was designed and synthesized. Under visible light irradiation, the photocatalytic hydrogen production amount was up to 21404.54 μmol·g −1 in 5 h. The hollow tandem heterojunction would improve the light absorption, facilitate the electron transfer, inhibit the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes, and provide more active sites for hydrogen production reaction. The design of Cu-In-Zn-S@ZnCo 2 O 4 @In 2 O 3 photocatalyst provided an effective method to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance.
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Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
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2017
·Vol. 5
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Lili Tan,Yanhong Liu,Baodong Mao,Bifu Luo,Guan Gong,Yuanzhi Hong,Biyi Chen,Weidong Shi
The development of single-component photocatalysts with narrow bandgaps (2.0–3.0 eV) has been one of the most important goals for photocatalytic H2 production, for which I–III–VI multinary sulfides play an important role due to their widely tunable composition-dependent bandgap. However, simultaneous bandgap narrowing and photocatalytic activity enhancement in the I–III–VI sulfides are often difficult to achieve due to increased defect states. Here, a series of Cu–In–Zn–S quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method focusing on a more profound understanding of bandgap tuning and the subsequent effect on the photocatalytic process by controlling the Cu content. The bandgap of the QDs can be effectively tuned from 2.90 eV to 1.98 eV with an increasing Cu : In ratio from 0.05 : 10 to 2.5 : 10 and a color change from light yellow to dark red. The QDs show photocatalytic H2 production activity even without any cocatalyst, but it quickly starts to decrease with the Cu/In ratio over 0.1 : 10 (bandgap of 2.59 eV), which highly limits the potential for visible light photocatalysis. Interestingly, Pt-loading effectively enhanced not only the tolerance of Cu incorporation, but also enabled a high H2 production activity even with further bandgap narrowing down to ∼2 eV. The best photocatalytic performance of 456.4 μmol h−1 g−1 was achieved for the Cu : In : Zn ratio of 1 : 10 : 5 with a bandgap of 2.27 eV. This increased tolerance of Cu content may result from a combined effect of charge separation by Pt as the cocatalyst that alleviated the Cu-induced charge recombination. The enhanced charge separation was proved by the photoluminescence quenching of the QDs with the cocatalyst. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was further used to study the charge separation properties of this photocatalytic system. This is the first observation of the cocatalyst-enhanced tolerance of Cu resulting from the competition of cocatalyst-induced charge separation and defect-induced charge recombination in multinary sulfides, which provides an interesting view and design guideline for the development of narrow bandgap photocatalysts.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry C
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2015
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IF 4.696
Zhenyang Liu,Aiwei Tang,Miao Wang,Chunhe Yang,Feng Teng
A simple heating-up colloidal approach has been developed to synthesize quaternary Cu–In–Zn–S (CIZS) nanocystals with different emission colors, which can be tuned by varying the Cu : In : Zn precursor ratios. The as-obtained products have a quasi-triangular shape with a small size distribution, and their crystal phase can be varied from cubic zinc-blende to hexagonal wurtzite structure with an increase of Cu stoichiometry. The inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) results reveal that the as-obtained CIZS nanocrystals are Cu-deficient, and the Cu-vacancies have a significant effect on their optical properties. Moreover, the photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the CIZS nanocrystals recorded at different growth periods indicate that the partial cation exchange of Cu+ and In3+ with Zn2+ takes charge of the growth process. After coating a ZnS shell over the CIZS nanocrystals, the PL quantum yield (PLQY) is improved greatly and a blue-shift of the PL peak is observed as compared to that of plain CIZS nanocrystals. More interestingly, the highly luminescent CIZS/ZnS core/shell nanocrystals with different colors have been incorporated into poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) to be fabricated on an engraved “BJTU” glass substrate, and the as-obtained PDMS membranes exhibit a bright emission under UV light, which also show good stability when they are bent arbitrarily or immersed in water. This heating-up method has also been extended to the preparation of five-component Cu–Ag–In–Zn–S and Cu–Mn–In–Zn–S nanocrystals, which possess a cubic zinc-blende crystal structure and have bright luminescence. Our work may shed light on the synthesis of multi-component semiconductor nanocrystals.
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Solar RRL
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2026
·Vol. 10
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Yu Li,Guo Lu,Jieyu Zheng,Jie Chen,Shuaibing Wang,Mengmeng Ma,Zhijie Wang,Aiwei Tang
Ensuring broad-spectrum visible-light absorption and efficient electron extraction is essential for enhancing the efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production. To achieve this, manipulating carrier dynamics through cocatalyst heterojunction engineering has attracted considerable concern. However, conventional narrow-bandgap Cu–In–Zn–S (CIZS) nanocrystals (NCs) typically exhibit limited photocatalytic activity due to severe exciton annihilation. Herein, two-dimensional (2D) CIZS nanobelts (NBs) were coupled with Ni 9 S 8 cocatalyst to construct a library of CIZS/Ni 9 S 8 Schottky heterojunctions synthesized via a combined colloidal one-pot and hot-injection strategy. As anticipated, the CIZS/2.0%Ni 9 S 8 heterojunction displayed the optimal photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of 2.75 mmol g −1 h −1 , ≈3.31 times higher than that of pristine CIZS NBs (0.83 mmol g −1 h −1 ). Experimental results uncovered that the enhanced photocatalytic performance originated from the formation of the CIZS/2.0%Ni 9 S 8 Schottky heterojunction, which facilitated efficient charge transfer from CIZS NBs to Ni 9 S 8 and hindered the return of electrons. Moreover, Ni 9 S 8 serves as active catalytic sites, significantly accelerating surface proton reduction reactions. This study provides valuable insights into the rational design and precise synthesis of colloidal multinary Cu-based chalcogenide heterojunctions for efficient photocatalytic energy conversion.
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Nano Research
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2018
·Vol. 11
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Liu Xiao-Yuan,Zhang Guozhen,Chen Hao,Li Haowen,Jiang Jun,Long Yi-Tao,Ning Zhijun
The development of photocatalysts that can effectively harvest visible light is essential for advances in high-efficiency solar-driven hydrogen generation. Herein, we synthesized water soluble CuInS 2 (CIS) and Cu-In-Zn-S (CIZS) quantum dots (QDs) by using one-pot aqueous method. The CIZS QDs are well passivated by glutathione ligands and are highly stable in aqueous conditions. We subsequently applied these QDs as a light harvesting material for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Unlike most small band gap materials that show extremely low efficiency, these new QDs display remarkable energy conversion efficiency in the visible and near-infrared regions. The external quantum efficiency at 650 nm is ∼1.5%, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the highest value achieved until now in the near-infrared region.
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SENSORS
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2026
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Xiao Liu,Pengbo Zhu,Hao Ren,Yao Wang,Jun Li,Yan Zhang,Qiao Wang,Soo Wohn Lee,Laurence A. Belfiore,Mikhail Artemyev,Jianguo Tang
HighlightsWhat are the main findings?We have successfully fabricated a novel fluorescent cotton fabric (FCF) sensor grafted with hydrophilic MPA-stabilized Cu-In-Zn-S core–shell QDs.The FCF sensor demonstrates a PL response when in contact with aqueous solutions containing various anions, including Br−, Cl−, F−, PO43−, and OH−.What are the implications of the main finding?This preparation method is simple, reproducible, and cost-effective, with broad application prospects.Negatively charged molecules and anions are widely present in the natural environment and can pose a threat to aquatic life, affecting their survival and reproduction. As the understanding of the hazards of negatively charged molecules and ions deepens, the need for real-time monitoring governs the development of highly sensitive and convenient sensing materials. Here, highly luminescent Zn-Cu-In-S core–shell colloidal quantum dots were grafted onto cotton fabric to produce a fluorescence cotton fabric (FCF) optical sensor demonstrating photoluminescence response to the presence of several anions in water, such as phosphate (PO43−), hydroxide (OH−), fluoride (F−), chloride (Cl−), or bromide (Br−). After contact with water solutions containing these anions, PL output from FCF remarkably decreases, with specific functional dependence on the concentration of the selected anions. The fluorescent fabric sensing material is easy to operate, achieving real-time detection of negatively charged groups and showing great potential for application in environmental monitoring.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2020
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Yanqiao Xu,Ting Chen,Zhixiang Xie,Weihui Jiang,Lianjun Wang,Wan Jiang,Xiaojun Zhang
Understanding the surface characteristic-optical property relationship of Cu-In-Zn-S (CIZS) quantum dots (QDs) is necessary for tuning the optoelectronic performances, and the photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs) of CIZS QDs prepared in aqueous solution are still relative low compared with that of obtained in organic phase, which seriously restricts their applications. Herein, an efficient method was proposed to prepare CIZS/ZnS/PVP composites and their application in white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) was investigated. CIZS QDs were synthesized through hydrothermal process with the assistance of ionic liquid (IL), which could enhance the PL performance and reduce the reaction time simultaneously. The effects of hydrothermal temperature and time on the phase composition, morphology, and optical properties of CIZS QDs were systematically investigated. The results showed that the BF 4 − anion played a crucial role in boosting the emission property of CIZS QDs owing to the effective reduction of dangling bonds on the surface of QDs, which induced by the corrosion of F − deriving from the decomposition of BF 4 − . The surface modulation led to the improvement of PLQY from 6.2% to 8.4%. In addition, the PLQY of QDs was further improved to 31.2% by coating with ZnS shell around CIZS cores. Furthermore, highly luminescent CIZS/ZnS/PVP composites were prepared to eliminate the aggregation-induced fluorescence quenching effect, which was beneficial to the application in WLEDs. Consequently, a WLED achieved the color rending index (CRI) of 87.2, correlated color temperature (CCT) of 4977 K, and luminous efficacy (LE) of 90.11 lm/W by using the orange-yellow CIZS/ZnS/PVP composites and green Lu 3 Al 5 O 12 :Ce 3+ phosphors as the color conversion layer, suggesting the potential for solid state lighting application.
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JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
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2022
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Lijin Wang,Zhongyuan Guan,Zhenyang Liu,Ouyang Lin,Wenrong Cui,Zhe Yin,Aiwei Tang
The interplay between ZnS shelling reaction and cation exchange affected the genuine nanostructure of the multinary Cu–In–S-based nanocrystals (NCs), which arose from the dosage and injection speed of Zn precursors as well as the surface of the seed NCs. The effects of Zn precursors on the growth of Cu–In–Zn–S NCs have been previously reported. However, effective control of cation exchange based on the surface of seed NCs is still lacking. Herein, a seed-mediated growth method was developed to eliminate the instability of free ligands and ions on the seed NCs. The clean surface of seed NCs was critical for balancing the internal cation exchange and epitaxial shelling reaction of NCs. Importantly, the photoluminescence quantum yield of the Cu–In–Zn–S NCs has been improved without peak shift through this method. In this dynamic balanced process, the as-obtained Cu–In–Zn–S NCs were confirmed to be gradient alloyed structures rather than core-shell structures. Furthermore, this method can be used to synthesize green- and red-emission Cu-In-Zn-S NCs as well. This seed-mediated strategy through simple redispersion may pave a way toward the controllable synthesis of NCs with gradient alloyed structures.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2020
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Ting Chen,Yanqiao Xu,Zhixiang Xie,Lianjun Wang,Weihui Jiang,Wan Jiang
I–III–VI quantum dots (QDs), as a new class of light-emitting materials, have aroused a great of attention for an impressive variety of applications. A facile one-pot approach was employed to synthesize highly luminescent Cu–In–Zn–S/ZnS (CIZS/ZnS) core/shell QDs. It was found that the CIZS/ZnS QDs prepared using sodium sulfide as sulfur source exhibited the strongest emission due to its highest chemical reactivity as compared to thiourea and thioacetamide. The combination of GSH content and pH value played a crucial role in the growth of ZnS shell, which was responsible for the bright emission of QDs. The surface defects of QDs could be effective passivated by GSH, which exhibited a significant improvement of emission intensity. The optimum pH value of 7 was also established due to the fact that the deprotonized sulfhydryl group of GSH molecule strongly coordinated with Zn 2+ at neutral pH value. Moreover, the particle size and composition of the CIZS/ZnS QDs can be well adjusted by tuning the n Zn / n CuInZn ratios. The maximum quantum yield (QY) of CIZS/ZnS QDs increased from 5.95% to 26.12%, accompanying by the improvement of the radiative decay rate from 1.90 × 10 5 to 5.64 × 10 5 s −1 . Furthermore, a blue LED-pumped white light-emitting diode (WLED) device was realized by combining yellow-orange CIZS/ZnS QDs with green Lu 3 Al 5 O 12 :Ce 3+ phosphor, achieving a luminous efficacy (LE) of 66.9 lm/W, and color rendering index (CRI) of 87.2, which demonstrated their great application potential in solid-state lighting field.
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