Bandgap-tunable mixed-halide perovskite materials have attracted considerable interest because of their indispensability as top counterparts in tandem solar cells. However, the soft and disordered lattice always suffers from severe phase segregation under illumination, which is particularly susceptible to residual lattice strain. Herein, we report a strain regulation strategy by using alkenamides terminated Ti 3 C 2 T x MXenes as an additive into perovskite precursor. Apart from the role of a template for grain growth to obtain high-quality films, the stretchable alkyl chain promotes lattice shrinkage or expansion to form an elastic grain boundary to eliminate the spatially distributed stain and shut down ion migration channels. As a result, the all-inorganic perovskite solar cells based on CsPbIBr 2 and CsPbI 2 Br halides achieve prolonged device stability under harsh conditions and the best power conversion efficiencies up to 11.06% and 14.30%, respectively.
The concentration of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in serum is an important biomarker for human health, thus the development of a simple method for its determination is important. In this work, the gold nanoparticles/Ti3C2Tx (Au/Ti3C2Tx) MXenes nanohybrids were prepared via a simple self-reduction step and introduced as the sensing platform to immobilize ALP antibodies. Meanwhile, because ALP dephosphorylates 4-amino phenyl phosphate to produce electroactive 4-aminophenol (AP), a simple labeled-free immunosensor was constructed for ALP by recording the differential pulse voltammetry signal of AP. The detection conditions were optimized and the analytical performance was evaluated. Under the optimized conditions, a wide linear range (10.0 to 1500 U L−1) and low detection limit for ALP (4.0 U L−1) were achieved. Furthermore, the selectivity, stability and reproducibility of the immunosensor were investigated, demonstrating desirable results. The results show that the proposed immunosensor has potential applications for practical ALP determination.
Shahzad Hussain,Resham Siddique,Muhammad Nadeem,Eman Zafar,Sadia Manzoor,Jawwad A Darr
The rapid advancement of highly integrated electronics demands next generation electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials that combine lightweight, ultrathin, flexible, and mechanically robust properties with exceptional shielding effectiveness (SE) to mitigate signal crosstalk and ensure device reliability. In this work, we demonstrate the fabrication of high-performance EMI shields using highly conductive, additive-free aqueous Ti3C2Tx (T = O, OH, Cl, F) MXene dispersions synthesized under both harsh and mild etching conditions. These dispersions were engineered into freestanding thin films and functionalized cotton fabrics via vacuum-assisted filtration, enabling tunable EMI shielding properties through precise control of etchant chemistry, flake size, microstructure, thickness, and MXene loading. The EMI shielding improved with film thickness and the 13 μm thick film demonstrated exceptional EMI shielding of 60 dB. The freestanding heat treated Ti3C2Tx film with minimal thickness of 5 µm achieved a remarkable shielding effectiveness of 71 dB (which is 37% higher than the untreated film) corresponding to 99.99999% EMI attenuation. This film also exhibited an ultrahigh absolute shielding effectiveness (SSET) of 72,300 dB cm2 g−1, surpassing all previously reported MXene-based shields of comparable thickness. The improved stability was attributed to thermal conversion of surface OH groups to O-terminations, reducing interflake spacing and enhancing conductivity. The coated cotton fabric achieved an unprecedented SE of 82 dB due to the excellent wave attenuation associated with its porous structure. Notably, the fabric retained its shielding performance even after six months of ambient exposure, highlighting exceptional environmental stability. This study establishes critical structure-property relationships, revealing that induced porosity, meta-structure effects, large flake size, and optimized surface terminations synergistically enhance EMI shielding. By elucidating the interplay between material parameters and shielding performance, this work provides a foundational framework for designing advanced EMI mitigation technologies, paving the way for scalable, high-performance shielding solutions in next-generation flexible and wearable electronics.
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