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Wu X, He J, Hu R, Tang BZ. NaOH-Assisted Multicomponent Reaction and Polymerizations of Elemental Sulfur, Diisocyanides, and Diols to Access Functional Poly(O-thiocarbamate)s. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202401022. [PMID: 39377739 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202401022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2024] [Revised: 09/29/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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Sulfur-containing polymers with unique structures and fascinating properties have attracted much attention recently, the efficient and economic synthetic approaches for various sulfur-containing polymers have rapidly developed. Herein, the multicomponent reaction of elemental sulfur, isocyanide, and alcohol was designed at mild condition in the presence of NaOH, and the corresponding NaOH-assisted multicomponent polymerization of elemental sulfur, diisocyanides, and diols were developed at room temperature or 40 °C in air, to produce poly(O-thiocarbamate)s with well-defined structures, high molecular weights (Mws up to 32 500 g/mol) and high yields (up to 99 %). The facilely available monomers, mild condition, and high efficiency of this MCP enabled scale-up synthesis of poly(O-thiocarbamate)s, and 7.33 g polymer was obtained in 98 % yield. These functional poly(O-thiocarbamate)s could enrich Au3+ from aqueous solution with high enrichment capacity (983 mg⋅Au3+/g) and high efficiency (>99.77 %) in 1 min, demonstrating superior gold enrichment performance and their potential industrial and economic values.
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- Xiuying Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen City, Guangdong, 518172, China
- AIE Institute, Guangzhou, 510530, China
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Qi Q, Wang J, Gao M, Ke H, Zhao W, Zhang K, Li S, He C, Kuvondikov V, Ye L. A Dual-Polythiophene Blending Strategy to Reduce the Efficiency-Stability-Cost Gap of Solar Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307993. [PMID: 37946405 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Benefiting from the photovoltaic material innovation and delicate device optimization, high-efficiency solar cells employing polymeric materials are thriving. Reducing the gap of cost, efficiency, and stability is the critical challenge faced by the emerging solar cells such as organics, quantum dots and perovskites. Poly(3-alkylthiophene) demonstrates great potential in organic solar cells and quantum dot solar cells as the active layer or the hole transport layer due to its large scalability, excellent photoelectric performance, and favorable hydrophobicity. The present low efficiency and insufficient stability, restrict its commercial application. In this work, a facile strategy of blending two simple polythiophenes is put forward to manipulate the film microstructure and enhance the device efficiency and thermal stability of solar cells. The introduction of P3PT can improve the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of a benchmark cost-effective blend P3HT:O-IDTBR to 7.41%, and the developed ternary solar cells also exhibit increased thermal stability. More strikingly, the quantum dot solar cells with the dual-polythiophene hole transport layer achieve the highest PCE of 10.51%, which is among the topmost efficiencies for quantum dots/polythiophene solar cells. Together, this work provides an effective route to simultaneously optimize the device efficiency and thermal stability of solar cells.
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- Qingchun Qi
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Textile Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Textile Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, 523803, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, China
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- Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, 33, Durmon yuli, Tashkent, 100125, Uzbekistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang, 441000, China
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He J, Liang Z, Lin L, Liang S, Xu J, Ni W, Li M, Geng Y. Polythiophenes with alkylthiophene side chains for efficient polymer solar cells. POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Shin S, Kim J, Kwon SJ, Ho Ryu K, Choi B, Soo Han Y. Enhancement of photovoltaic performance of solvent-free dye-sensitized solar cells with doped poly(3-hexylthiophene). J IND ENG CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2023.03.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Liu J, Wang J, Xian K, Zhao W, Zhou Z, Li S, Ye L. Organic and quantum dot hybrid photodetectors: towards full-band and fast detection. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:260-269. [PMID: 36510729 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05281d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Photodetectors hold great application potential in many fields such as image sensing, night vision, infrared communication and health monitoring. To date, commercial photodetectors mainly rely on inorganic semiconductors, e.g., monocrystalline silicon, germanium, and indium selenide/gallium with complex and costly fabrication, which are hardly compatible with wearable electronics. In contrast, organic conjugated materials provide great superiority in flexibility and stretchability. In this Highlight, the unique properties of organic and quantum dot photodetectors were firstly discussed to reveal the great complementarity of the two technologies. Subsequently, the recent advance of organic/quantum dot hybrid photodetectors was outlined to highlight their great potential in developing broadband and high-performance photodetectors. Moreover, the multiple functions (e.g., dual-band detection and upconversion detection) of hybrid photodetectors were highlighted for their promising application in image sensing and infrared detection. Lastly, we present a forword-looking discussion on the challenges and our insights for the further advancement of hybrid photodetectors. This work may spark enormous research attention in organic/quantum dot electronics and advance the commercial applications.
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- Junwei Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300350, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300350, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300350, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300350, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300350, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China.
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Liang Z, He J, Zhao B, Gao M, Chen Y, Ye L, Li M, Geng Y. 8.30% Efficiency P3HT-based all-polymer solar cells enabled by a miscible polymer acceptor with high energy levels and efficient electron transport. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1386-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Structure modification of isoindigo copolymer synthesized by direct arylation that improves the open circuit voltage on organic solar cells. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sobarzo PA, González A, Jessop IA, Hauyon RA, Medina J, García LE, Zarate X, González-Henríquez C, Schott E, Tundidor-Camba A, Terraza CA. Tetraphenylsilane-based oligo(azomethine)s containing 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene units along their backbone: Optical, electronic, thermal properties and computational simulations. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hou Y, Wang Q, Huang C, Yang T, Shi S, Yao S, Ren D, Liu T, Zhang G, Zou B. Controlling the Treatment Time for Ideal Morphology towards Efficient Organic Solar Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:5713. [PMID: 36080479 PMCID: PMC9457995 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this work, we performed a systematic comparison of different duration of solvent vapor annealing (SVA) treatment upon state-of-the-art PM6:SY1 blend film, which is to say for the first time, the insufficient, appropriate, and over-treatment's effect on the active layer is investigated. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of corresponding organic solar cell (OSC) devices is up to 17.57% for the optimized system, surpassing the two counterparts. The properly tuned phase separation and formed interpenetrating network plays an important role in achieving high efficiency, which is also well-discussed by the morphological characterizations and understanding of device physics. Specifically, these improvements result in enhanced charge generation, transport, and collection. This work is of importance due to correlating post-treatment delicacy, thin-film morphology, and device performance in a decent way.
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- Yiwen Hou
- Julong College, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Julong College, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab. of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials and Key Lab. of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Resources, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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