Advanced Materials Technologies
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2022
·Vol. 7
·期 12
·2200371
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IF 8.856
MingYang Yang,Guangyou Liu,Zheng Zeng,Shuhao Zhang,Jie Liu,Zong Qin,Zhihe Chen,Bo-Ru Yang
Human–machine interaction will be revolutionarily different in the future Internet of Things (IoT) environments. Many displays will be adopted onto electronic devices to enhance human–device communication, even under a very bright sunlight ambience. Thus, power consumption and sunlight visibility are important attributes for this application. Electrophoretic displays (EPDs) have the inherent advantages of ultra-low power consumption and high sunlight visibility, which are perfectly suitable for IoT applications. The low power consumption resulted from the balance of viscosity, gravity, and other complicated forces involved in the electrophoretic dispersion. This force balance is generally termed “bistability,” meaning the particle-packing can be stable without external power at black and white image states. However, good bistability implies a slow image updating rate, significantly degrades users’ experience. In this work, a 3D network structure that undergoes disruption and reorganization with the particles’ movement is utilized in the electrophoretic ink dispersion. Dynamic viscosity modulation enables the bistable and fast-response dual-working modes. The newly developed design can increase the response speed of EPDs by a factor of 2.38, simultaneously maintaining the bistability. The electronic ink with this reversible network provides a promising solution for the future video-rate e-paper displays.
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Research
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2024
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IF 8.5
Guangjun Zhu,Gang Xu,Yu Zhang,Guo Lu,Xuan Cai,Wei Zhang,Wei She,Changwen Miao
Thermo-responsive hydrogels can dynamically modulate incident light, providing a broad prospect for development of smart windows, which are of pivotal importance for energy conservation in buildings. However, these hydrogels normally exhibit slow response speed and tend to contract over extended phase transition, compromising structural integrity of smart windows. In this study, a solid–liquid switchable thermochromic hydrogel, denoted as SL-PNIPAm, was synthesized by cross-linking PNIPAm with AMEO through dynamic imine bonds. Due to its distinctive solid–liquid transformation characteristics, SL-PNIPAm demonstrates rapid response time (within 5 s) and retains structural integrity without undergoing shrinkage during heating/cooling and freezing/thawing cycles. SL-PNIPAm can also be encapsulated within 2 glass panels to prepare smart windows, which showed extraordinary luminous transmittance (Tlum = 96.8%) and solar modulation ability (ΔTsolar = 89.7%) and effectively reduced the indoor temperature (22 °C) in a simulated indoor experiment. Energy consumption simulation investigations are performed in diverse cities. The results reveal that SLW is capable of achieving a remarkable 54% reduction of HVAC energy consumption, leading to substantial decrease in CO2 emissions by up to 40 kg m−2 annually. This work develops a new hydrogel system with outstanding durability for smart windows and will promote the development and renovation of thermochromic smart windows.
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Advanced Materials Interfaces
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2021
·Vol. 9
·期 2
·2101504
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IF 6.147
Yi Jia,Hui Deng,Xiao Lin,Shenzhong Chen,Yong Xia,Zhixu Wu,Jinling Yu,Shuying Cheng,Yunfeng Lai
Antimony sulfide (Sb 2 S 3 ) with high absorption coefficient reveals great potential for photodetectors (PDs) in various fields of military and national economy. A new type of depleted Sb 2 S 3 thin film photoconductive detector by using titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) interlayer with the structure of Au/(glass/TiO 2 :)Sb 2 S 3 /Au is designed. Compared with normal Au/Sb 2 S 3 /Au devices, the depleted Sb 2 S 3 PDs obtain a higher switching ratio of 90, greatly enhancing responsivity and specific detectivity. Owing to the electric field of the depletion region, the response time significantly decreases from 23.2 to 0.6 ms. In addition, the anisotropic Sb 2 S 3 film with [120] dominated horizontal orientation is suitable for polarized light detection. The peak-to-valley ratio of the depleted Sb 2 S 3 PD reaches 1.3 at polarized light. The results and methods of this study are expected to expand the application of PDs based on Sb 2 S 3 films.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Xuan Wu,Xingwu Guo,Chenjing Gao,Jing Luo,Lewen Nie,Juan Chen,Liming Peng
WO 3 -based optical hydrogen sensors, while advantageous due to their ignition-free operation and resistance to electromagnetic interference, face limitations due to slow response kinetics in hydrogen gasochromic processes. This study presents a novel post-treatment method using aqueous sulfuric acid, which significantly enhances the response speed of mesoporous Pt/WO 3 films. After treatment, the films exhibit an ultrashort response time of 2.4 s towards 4% H 2 /Ar, a marked improvement from 7.1 s prior to the treatment. The treated films also show excellent reversibility of 120 gasochromic cycles. The adsorbed acid layer is proved to be the cause of accelerated hydrogen gasochromic response. This exceptional performance is attributed to increased proton conductivity and the high porosity of the mesoporous structure. A modified model is proposed for the acceleration effect by acid post-treatment. Our post-treatment method represents a significant advancement in the reliable detection of hydrogen leaks at room temperature.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2018
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IF 5.667
Ding Wang,Shimeng Huang,Huijun Li,Aiying Chen,Ping Wang,Jing Yang,Xianying Wang,Junhe Yang
In this work, ultrathin WO 3 nanosheets were prepared by self-assembly approach and their phase and morphology were regulated by changing the heat treatment temperature. Then, g-C 3 N 4 modified WO 3 nanosheets sensitive material was fabricated via a facile liquid ultrasonic mixing method. The microstructure, morphology, chemical composition, oxidation state and surface area of WO 3 nanosheets and g-C 3 N 4 /WO 3 nanocomposite were comparatively studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). Sensing performances of WO 3 nanosheets and g-C 3 N 4 /WO 3 composite with different g-C 3 N 4 loading amount were investigated with acetone as a target gas. Compared to WO 3 nanosheets, the g-C 3 N 4 /WO 3 gas sensor exhibits good response, excellent selectivity, transient response and trace detection ability to acetone vapor. Effects of g-C 3 N 4 content on gas sensitivity were also investigated. The response (R a /R g ) of the gas sensor based on 1 wt% g-C 3 N 4 /WO 3 was 35 toward 100 ppm acetone at 340 °C, which was about 300% higher than the response value of pure WO 3 sensor. The sensor also showed a fast response/recovery speed (9 s/3.8 s) and a wide linear detection range (from 0.5 ppm to 500 ppm). These unique sensing properties were attributed to the synergistic effects including the contribution of WO 3 ultrathin nanosheets, suitable crystal phase and porous surface, and the sensitization of g-C 3 N 4 , which increases the specific surface area and regulates the electrical properties. This work will contribute to the development of new acetone sensors and expand the application of g-C 3 N 4 composite materials.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
·Vol. 34
·期 22
·2313776
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IF 18.5
Fapeng Sun,Haojie Xu,Wenting Hong,Zhihua Sun,Wei Liu
Metal thio(seleno)phosphates are renowned for their multifaceted physical characteristics and versatile applications, particularly in optoelectronics. In detection applications, a low and stable dark current is crucial, enhancing the sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio of detectors. Herein, a van der Waals layered material has synthesized, CuInP 2 Se 6 . Despite its nanometric scale, 2D CuInP 2 Se 6 detector transcends the conventional absorption inefficiencies tied to ultrathin materials. It delivers exceptional ultraviolet–visible detection, characterized by an ultralow, stable dark current of 150 fA, and a noise power density of 27.7 fA Hz −1/2 at room temperature. The in-depth investigation reveals a responsivity of 4.47 A W −1 , an external quantum efficiency of 1369%, a special detectivity of 1.44 × 10 13 Jones, and a rapid response speed of 280 µs, positioning it at the pinnacle of 2D photodetector performance. The CuInP 2 Se 6 ’s ultralow, stable dark current paves the way for X-ray detection, achieving an unprecedented sensitivity of 1.32 × 10 5 µC Gy air −1 cm −2 and a low detection limit of 0.15 µGy air s −1 . Furthermore, 2D CuInP 2 Se 6 detector exhibits a remarkable image-sensing capability, adeptly capturing intricate patterns with high resolution. This discovery indicates its promise in revolutionizing integrated micro/nano optoelectronic devices, opening avenues for advancements in light and X-ray detection and imaging technologies.
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Advanced Optical Materials
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2022
·Vol. 11
·期 3
·2202087
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IF 10.05
Zhe Liu,Xiyu Jia,Weishuai Duan,Xinfa Zhu,Biao He,Chun Sun,Mengjun Wang,Erping Li,Chao Fan
Tin disulfide (SnS 2 ) is an emerging 2D-layered metal dichalcogenide with promising application potential for highly sensitive and fast-response-speed photodetectors. However, SnS 2 -based photodetectors still have drawbacks that limit their practical and commercial applications. Herein, an effective route is proposed for constructing SnS 2 /indium-doped SnS 2 homostructures to improve photodetector performance. Vertical SnS 2 /Sn 0.991 In 0.009 S 2 homostructures and photodetectors based on these homostructures were fabricated via a polydimethylsiloxane-assisted dry-transfer method. The photodetectors exhibit excellent performance, including a high photoresponsivity of up to 271.7 A W −1 , high normalized detectivity of up to 2.13 × 10 12 cm Hz 1/2 W −1 , and fast response time of ≈10 ms. The pseudo-built-in electrical field of the SnS 2 /Sn 0.991 In 0.009 S 2 homostructure results in the superior performance of the photodetectors based on this material compared to that based on individual SnS 2 and Sn 0.991 In 0.009 S 2 thin layers, most 2D materials, and commercial photodetectors (e.g., THORLABS FD11A Si, and FGA01 InGaAs). This study provides a facile and effective approach to enhance the performance of SnS 2 -based photodetectors and paves the way for future applications of photodetectors based on SnS 2 and other 2D materials.
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ACS Photonics
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2018
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Jie Ding,Yu Liu,Huajing Fang,Yingxin Wang,Qiang Li,Jia-Lin Sun,Qingfeng Yan
A nanosecond-response speed sensor is demonstrated based on a CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite single crystal photodetector array. The responsivity of the CH3NH3PbI3 photodetector unit is as high as 1.55 × 102 A/W under 1.93 × 10–2 mW/cm2 illumination with a 532 nm laser. The ultrafast response time of less than 12.5 ns makes it possible for ultra-high-speed detection. Owing to the uniformity of as-prepared CH3NH3PbI3 single crystals, each array element shows a consistent performance. When a shelter moves across the photodetector array, the time delay of the photoresponses between two neighboring array elements can be recorded promptly. Therefore, the speed of the moving shelter can be calculated easily. Besides speed sensing, the ability to capture the trajectory of a moving object is also demonstrated. The nanosecond-response speed sensor presented here demonstrates great potential for applying in high-speed detection.
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
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2025
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Yan Chen,Qingsong Luo,Yu Wan,Shuang Gao,Yanting Wang,Changhao Feng
Background The rapid identification of n-butanol holds substantial significance; however, the current response speed of n-butanol gas sensors is relatively slow. The ZnO/SnO 2 composite nanofibers present a considerable prospect as a suitable alternative for conventional n-butanol sensors. Methods Pure SnO 2 and composite nanofibers composed of ZnO/SnO 2 with distinct molar ratios were crafted via the electrospinning technique. The microstructure and components of these composite nanofibers were analyzed and identified using XRD and SEM. Significant findings The ZnO/SnO 2 composite nanofibers-based gas sensor (ZS2) exhibited enhanced response towards n-butanol, achieving a high response of 29.68 to 30 ppm n-butanol at 150 °C, which was 3.3 times greater than that of SnO 2 . Moreover, the sensor also showcased a swift response time, taking just 1 s to react. Furthermore, the ZS2 sensor had a lower potential limit for detecting n-butanol, with a value of 0.27 ppm. The good repeatability and stability were also confirmed in this study. The successful creation of heterojunctions is thought to be contributing factors to ZS2 nanofibers’ superior sensing capabilities. Therefore, ZnO/SnO 2 composite nanofibers can be considered as a promising candidate for sensing materials in practical applications.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2025
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Jintao Wu,Yanghai Gui,Kuan Tian,Shuaishuai Zhao,Dongjie Guo,Huishi Guo,Xiaoyun Qin,Xiaomei Qin,Yao Guo
As hydrogen is widely used as a clean energy source, the hazards of its flammable and explosive properties are gradually emphasized. Therefore, it is imminent to develop a hydrogen sensor with high response, fast detection speed and low detection limit. In this paper, a PdO/WO 3 composite with fruit-leaf-like structure was synthesized by in-situ hydrothermal and self-assembly impregnation method, and its H 2 sensing performance was investigated. The results show that the self-assembled loading of PdO can greatly improve the H 2 sensing performance of WO 3 , in which the PdO/WO 3 -1 sensor exhibits a very high response value (338.7) and a very short response/recovery time (1 s/4 s) at 120°C to 100 ppm H 2 . The enhanced sensor performance is mainly due to the catalytic effect of the noble metal PdO on H 2 and the synergistic effect between WO 3 and PdO. The growth rhythm of PdO nanoparticles and the effect on the H 2 sensing performance of PdO/WO 3 composites were also explained by varying the concentration of PdCl 2 solution. The density functional theory calculation proves that the hydrogen sensing performance is improved after the combination of PdO and WO 3 . This study provides a feasible solution for the development of high-performance WO 3 -based H 2 sensors.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2017
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IF 5.401
Zaihua Duan,Min Xu,Tingshuai Li,Yong Zhang,Hefeng Zou
La 0.7 Sr 0.3 MnO 3 (LSMO) nanocrystals were prepared by polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-assisted sol-gel method and characterized by a variety of characterization techniques. The humidity sensor based on LSMO nanocrystals was fabricated and its humidity sensing properties were investigated at room temperature (25 °C) within the relative humidity (RH) range of 11–95%. The optimum working frequency of the LSMO humidity sensor was 10 Hz and the impedance variation was about four orders of magnitude within the whole humidity range from 11% to 95% RH. The LSMO humidity sensor was of super-fast response speed, which was only about 0.8 s from 11% to 95% RH at 10 Hz. The super-fast response property may be ascribed to the strong hydrophilicity of LSMO nanocrystals. In addition, the LSMO humidity sensor was of good reproducibility, stability, small humidity hysteresis (4% RH at 75% RH) and a fast recovery speed (∼4.9 s). These results indicate the LSMO nanocrystals can be used as a novel humidity sensing material to fabricate high performances humidity sensors.
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ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
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2018
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Yue Wang,Lijie Zhu,Tiening Wang,Yufeng Hu,Zhenbo Deng,Qiuhong Cui,Zhidong Lou,Yanbing Hou,Feng Teng
In this work, we synthesized ligand-free anatase TiO 2 nanocrystals with clean surface and excellent electron extraction. By introducing the trap states between the TiO 2 nanocrystals and the photoactive layer of poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT): (phenyl-C61-butyric-acid-methyl-ester) (PC 61 BM) bulk heterojunction (BHJ), a high performance solution-processed broadband OPD in the visible wavelength is realized and characterized. The OPD shows near spectrally flat response from 350 to 650 nm with high EQE (113%), high responsivity (0.5 A/W) and high detectivity (1.9 × 10 12 Jones) at −1 V. The device also exhibits a high −3 dB bandwidth of 902 kHz and a respectable response speed with a rise time and fall time of 34 μs and 26 μs, respectively. The photocurrent retention measurement at a bias voltage of −1 V implies that the device photoresponse is significantly stable. These OPD performance parameters are sufficient for use in the machine vision or imaging systems. With the help of the J-V curves and light assisted C-V measurements, the underlying working mechanism is proposed as well.
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