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Wen J, Du X, Hua F, Gu Y, Li M, Tang T. PVP Passivated δ-CsPbI 3: Vacancy Induced Visible-Light Absorption and Efficient Photocatalysis. Molecules 2024; 29:1670. [PMID: 38611948 PMCID: PMC11013652 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071670] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The aqueous instability of halide perovskite seriously hinders its direct application in water as a potential photocatalyst. Here, we prepared a new type of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) passivated δ-CsPbI3 (δ-CsPbI3@PVP) microcrystal by a facile method. This material can be uniformly dispersed in water and stably maintain its crystal structure for a long time, breaking through the bottleneck of halide perovskite photocatalysis in water. Under visible light, δ-CsPbI3@PVP can almost completely photodegrade organic dyes (including Rhodamine B, methylene blue, and crystal violet) in only 20 min. The efficient photocatalytic activity is attributed to the enhanced visible light absorption arising from PbI2 defects in δ-CsPbI3@PVP and the intrinsic low photoluminescence quantum yield of δ-CsPbI3, which induces efficient light absorption and photocatalytic activity. We highlight δ-CsPbI3@PVP as an effective aqueous photocatalyst, and this study provides new insights into how to exploit the potential of halide perovskite in photocatalytic applications.
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- Jianfeng Wen
- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; (J.W.); (X.D.); (F.H.); (Y.G.); (M.L.)
- School of Electronic Information and Automation, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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Zhu Z, Daboczi M, Chen M, Xuan Y, Liu X, Eslava S. Ultrastable halide perovskite CsPbBr 3 photoanodes achieved with electrocatalytic glassy-carbon and boron-doped diamond sheets. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2791. [PMID: 38555394 PMCID: PMC10981704 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47100-2] [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: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Halide perovskites exhibit exceptional optoelectronic properties for photoelectrochemical production of solar fuels and chemicals but their instability in aqueous electrolytes hampers their application. Here we present ultrastable perovskite CsPbBr3-based photoanodes achieved with both multifunctional glassy carbon and boron-doped diamond sheets coated with Ni nanopyramids and NiFeOOH. These perovskite photoanodes achieve record operational stability in aqueous electrolytes, preserving 95% of their initial photocurrent density for 168 h of continuous operation with the glassy carbon sheets and 97% for 210 h with the boron-doped diamond sheets, due to the excellent mechanical and chemical stability of glassy carbon, boron-doped diamond, and nickel metal. Moreover, these photoanodes reach a low water-oxidation onset potential close to +0.4 VRHE and photocurrent densities close to 8 mA cm-2 at 1.23 VRHE, owing to the high conductivity of glassy carbon and boron-doped diamond and the catalytic activity of NiFeOOH. The applied catalytic, protective sheets employ only earth-abundant elements and straightforward fabrication methods, engineering a solution for the success of halide perovskites in stable photoelectrochemical cells.
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- Zhonghui Zhu
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Centre for Processable Electronics, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Centre for Processable Electronics, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Centre for Processable Electronics, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Centre for Processable Electronics, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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Yang G, Yang W, Gu H, Fu Y, Wang B, Cai H, Xia J, Zhang N, Liang C, Xing G, Yang S, Chen Y, Huang W. Perovskite-Solar-Cell-Powered Integrated Fuel Conversion and Energy-Storage Devices. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300383. [PMID: 36906920 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metal halide hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have received considerable attention over the past decade owing to their potential for low-cost, solution-processable, earth-abundant, and high-performance superiority, increasing power conversion efficiencies of up to 25.7%. Solar energy conversion into electricity is highly efficient and sustainable, but direct utilization, storage, and poor energy diversity are difficult to achieve, resulting in a potential waste of resources. Considering its convenience and feasibility, converting solar energy into chemical fuels is regarded as a promising pathway for boosting energy diversity and expanding its utilization. In addition, the energy conversion-storage integrated system can efficiently sequentially capture, convert, and store energy in electrochemical energy storage devices. However, a comprehensive overview focusing on PSC-self-driven integrated devices with a discussion of their development and limitations remains lacking. Here, focus is on the development of representative configurations of emerging PSC-based photo-electrochemical devices including self-charging power packs, unassisted solar water splitting/CO2 reduction. The advanced progresses in this field, including configuration design, key parameters, working principles, integration strategies, electrode materials, and their performance evaluations are also summarized. Finally, scientific challenges and future perspectives for ongoing research in this field are presented.
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- Gege Yang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis/Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330000, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710000, P. R. China
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Yang H, Liu Y, Ding Y, Li F, Wang L, Cai B, Zhang F, Liu T, Boschloo G, Johansson EMJ, Sun L. Monolithic FAPbBr 3 photoanode for photoelectrochemical water oxidation with low onset-potential and enhanced stability. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5486. [PMID: 37679329 PMCID: PMC10484934 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41187-9] [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: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Despite considerable research efforts on photoelectrochemical water splitting over the past decades, practical application faces challenges by the absence of efficient, stable, and scalable photoelectrodes. Herein, we report a metal-halide perovskite-based photoanode for photoelectrochemical water oxidation. With a planar structure using mesoporous carbon as a hole-conducting layer, the precious metal-free FAPbBr3 photovoltaic device achieves 9.2% solar-to-electrical power conversion efficiency and 1.4 V open-circuit voltage. The photovoltaic architecture successfully applies to build a monolithic photoanode with the FAPbBr3 absorber, carbon/graphite conductive protection layers, and NiFe catalyst layers for water oxidation. The photoanode delivers ultralow onset potential below 0 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode and high applied bias photon-to-current efficiency of 8.5%. Stable operation exceeding 100 h under solar illumination by applying ultraviolet-filter protection. The photothermal investigation verifies the performance boost in perovskite photoanode by photothermal effect. This study is significant in guiding the development of photovoltaic material-based photoelectrodes for solar fuel applications.
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- Hao Yang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, 310024, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, 310024, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, 310024, Hangzhou, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, China.
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Fehr AMK, Agrawal A, Mandani F, Conrad CL, Jiang Q, Park SY, Alley O, Li B, Sidhik S, Metcalf I, Botello C, Young JL, Even J, Blancon JC, Deutsch TG, Zhu K, Albrecht S, Toma FM, Wong M, Mohite AD. Integrated halide perovskite photoelectrochemical cells with solar-driven water-splitting efficiency of 20.8. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3797. [PMID: 37365175 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39290-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Achieving high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency concomitant with long-term durability using low-cost, scalable photo-absorbers is a long-standing challenge. Here we report the design and fabrication of a conductive adhesive-barrier (CAB) that translates >99% of photoelectric power to chemical reactions. The CAB enables halide perovskite-based photoelectrochemical cells with two different architectures that exhibit record STH efficiencies. The first, a co-planar photocathode-photoanode architecture, achieved an STH efficiency of 13.4% and 16.3 h to t60, solely limited by the hygroscopic hole transport layer in the n-i-p device. The second was formed using a monolithic stacked silicon-perovskite tandem, with a peak STH efficiency of 20.8% and 102 h of continuous operation before t60 under AM 1.5G illumination. These advances will lead to efficient, durable, and low-cost solar-driven water-splitting technology with multifunctional barriers.
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- Austin M K Fehr
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Young Investigator Group Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Material Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Material Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
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- Univ Rennes, INSA Rennes, CNRS, Institut FOTON, UMR 6082, Rennes, F-35000, France
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
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- Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
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- Young Investigator Group Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA.
- Material Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA.
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Park J, Lee J, Lee H, Im H, Moon S, Jeong CS, Yang W, Moon J. Hybrid Perovskite-Based Wireless Integrated Device Exceeding a Solar to Hydrogen Conversion Efficiency of 11. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300174. [PMID: 36965011 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A wireless solar water splitting device provides a means to achieve an inexpensive and highly distributed solar-to-fuel system owing to its portability, flexible scale, and simple design. Here, a highly efficient hydrogen-generating artificial leaf is introduced, which is a wireless configuration for converting solar energy into chemical energy, by integrating a hybrid perovskite (PSK) as the light absorber with catalysts for electrochemical reaction. First, a single integrated photoelectrochemical photocathode, and a spatially decoupled hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst, are fabricated. A decoupled geometry is adopted to enable the physical protection of the PSK layer from the electrolyte, thus allowing excellent stability for over 85 h. Additionally, an efficient dual photovoltaic module photocathode is fabricated to produce sufficient photovoltage to drive water splitting reactions, as well as a high photocurrent to achieve the applied-bias photoconversion efficiency (13.5%). To investigate the overall water splitting performance, a NiFe-OH catalyst is employed, and the device with a wired configuration achieves a photocurrent density of 9.35 mA cm-2 , corresponding to a solar to hydrogen (STH) efficiency of 11.5%. The device with a fully integrated wireless artificial leaf configuration exhibited a similar STH efficiency of over 11%, demonstrating the effectiveness of this cell design.
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- Jaemin Park
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Yang Y, Li Y, Gong W, Guo H, Niu X. Cobalt-doped CsPbBr3 Perovskite Quantum Dots for Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production via Efficient Charge Transport. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Li G, Wang G, Zhang Y, Shen J, Zhang B. Tunable resonance of a graphene-perovskite terahertz metasurface. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:756-766. [PMID: 36756529 PMCID: PMC9890603 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00577h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The combination of graphene and perovskite has received extensive research attention because its photoelectric properties are excellent for the dynamic manipulation of light-matter interactions. Combining graphene and perovskite with a metasurface is expected to effectively improve the metasurface device's performance. Here, we report a terahertz graphene-perovskite metasurface with a tunable resonance. Under 780 nm laser excitation, the device's THz transmission is significantly reduced, and the Fano resonance mode can be manipulated in multiple dimensions. We verify the experimental results using a finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation. Graphene and perovskite interact strongly with the metasurface, resulting in a short-circuit effect, which significantly weakens the resonance intensity of the Fano mode. The photoinduced conductivity enhancement intensifies the short-circuit effect, reducing the THz transmission and resonance intensity of the Fano mode and causing the resonance frequency to redshift. Finally, we provide a reference value for applications of hybrid metasurface-based optical devices in a real environment by investigating the effect of moisture on device performance.
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- Guibin Li
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Optoelectronics, Ministry of Education, Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Metamaterials and Devices, Department of Physics, Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Optoelectronics, Ministry of Education, Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Metamaterials and Devices, Department of Physics, Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Optoelectronics, Ministry of Education, Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Metamaterials and Devices, Department of Physics, Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Optoelectronics, Ministry of Education, Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Metamaterials and Devices, Department of Physics, Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Optoelectronics, Ministry of Education, Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Metamaterials and Devices, Department of Physics, Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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Jin S, Yang X, Tao R, Fang W, Jin Z, Li F, Xu L. A fully printed organic-inorganic metal halide perovskite photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109499] [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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Gau D, Ramírez D, Iikawa F, Riveros G, Díaz P, Verdugo J, Núñez G, Lizama S, Lazo P, Dalchiele EA, Contreras L, Idigoras J, Anta J, Marotti RE. Photophysical and photoelectrochemical properties of CsPbBr3 films grown by an electrochemically assisted deposition. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202200286. [PMID: 35759412 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Perovskite have had a great impact on the solid-state physics world in the last decade not only achieving great success in photovoltaics but, more recently, also in the implementation of other optoelectronic devices. One of the main obstacles for the adoption of Pb-based perovskite technologies are the high amounts of Pb needed in the conventional preparation methods. Here we present for the first time a detailed analysis of the photophysical and photoelectrochemical properties of CsPbBr3 films directly grown on FTO coated glass through a novel technique based in the electrodeposition of PbO2 as CsPbBr3 precursor. This technique allows to save up to 90 % of the Pb used compared to traditional methods and can be scalable compared with the commonly used spin-coating process. The low temperature analysis of their photoluminescence spectra, performed in both steady state and time dependence, revealed a strong interaction between electrons and longitudinal optical phonons dominant at high temperatures. On the other hand, the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical analysis proves that CsPbBr3 prepared using this new method has state-of-the-art features, showing a p-type behavior under depletion regime. This is also confirmed by photoelectrochemical measurements using p-benzoquinone as target molecule. These results prove that the proposed method can be used to produce excellent CsPbBr3 films, saving much of the lead waste.
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- Daniel Gau
- Universidad de la Republica Facultad de Ingenieria, Physics, Julio Herrera y Reissig 565, 11300, Montevideo, URUGUAY
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- State University of Campinas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Institute of Physics "Gleb Wataghin", 13083-859 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, 13083-872, Campinas, BRAZIL
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, bInstituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida, Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de Valparaiso, Instituto de Química y Bioquímica, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1111, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile, 2362735, Valparaíso, CHILE
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- Universidad de la Republica Uruguay, Instituto de Física - Facultad de Ingeniería, Herrera y Reissig 565, Montevideo, Uruguay, 11300, Montevideo, URUGUAY
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- Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Área de Química Física, Departamento de Sistemas Físicos, Químicos y Naturales, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain, 41013, Sevilla, SPAIN
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- Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Área de Química Física, Departamento de Sistemas Físicos, Químicos y Naturales, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain, 41013, Sevilla, SPAIN
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- Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Área de Química Física, Departamento de Sistemas Físicos, Químicos y, Naturales, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain, 41013, Sevilla, SPAIN
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- Universidad de la Republica Uruguay, Institutod de Física, Facultad de Ingeniería, Herrera y Reissig 565, Montevideo, Uruguay, 11000, Montevideo, URUGUAY
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Huang H, Weng B, Zhang H, Lai F, Long J, Hofkens J, Douthwaite RE, Steele JA, Roeffaers MBJ. Solar-to-Chemical Fuel Conversion via Metal Halide Perovskite Solar-Driven Electrocatalysis. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:25-41. [PMID: 34957833 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c03668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Sunlight is an abundant and clean energy source, the harvesting of which could make a significant contribution to society's increasing energy demands. Metal halide perovskites (MHP) have recently received attention for solar fuel generation through photocatalysis and solar-driven electrocatalysis. However, MHP photocatalysis is limited by low solar energy conversion efficiency, poor stability, and impractical reaction conditions. Compared to photocatalysis, MHP solar-driven electrocatalysis not only exhibits higher solar conversion efficiency but also is more stable when operating under practical reaction conditions. In this Perspective, we outline three leading types of MHP solar-driven electrocatalysis device technologies now in the research spotlight, namely, (1) photovoltaic-electrochemical (PV-EC), (2) photovoltaic-photoelectrochemical (PV-PEC), and (3) photoelectrochemical (PEC) approaches for solar-to-fuel reactions, including water-splitting and the CO2 reduction reaction. In addition, we compare each technology to show their relative technical advantages and limitations and highlight promising research directions for the rapidly emerging scientific field of MHP-based solar-driven electrocatalysis.
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- Haowei Huang
- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- State Key Lab of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Yuan J, Liu H, Wang S, Li X. How to apply metal halide perovskites to photocatalysis: challenges and development. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:10281-10304. [PMID: 34096559 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07716j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Semiconductor photocatalysts are widely used in environmental remediation and energy conversion processes that affect social development. These processes involve, for example, hydrogen production from water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, pollutant degradation, and the conversion of raw organic chemical materials into high-value-added chemicals. Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have become a new class of promising cheap and easy to manufacture candidate materials for use in photocatalytic semiconductors due to their advantages of high extinction coefficients, optimal band gaps, high photoluminescence quantum yields, and long electron-hole diffusion lengths. However, their unstable ion-bonded crystal structures (very low theoretical decomposition energy barriers) limit their widespread application. In this review, we introduce the physical properties of MHP materials suitable for photocatalysis, and MHP-based photocatalytic particle suspension systems, photoelectrode thin film systems, and photovoltaic-photo(electro)chemical systems. Then, numerous studies realizing efficient and stable photocatalytic water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, organic conversion, and other reactions involving MHP materials were highlighted. In addition, we conducted rigorous analysis of the potential problems that could hinder progress in this new scientific research field, such as Pb element toxicity and material instability. Finally, we outline the potential opportunities and directions for photocatalysis research based on MHPs.
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- Jia Yuan
- Tianjin University, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Han S, Noh S, Yu YT, Lee CR, Lee SK, Kim JS. Highly Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using GaN-Nanowire Photoanode with Tungsten Sulfides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:58028-58037. [PMID: 33337852 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c17811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In the present study, we have achieved high-performance photoelectrochemical water splitting (PEC-WS) using GaN nanowires (NWs) coated with tungsten sulfide (WxS1-x) (GaN-NW-WxS1-x) as a photoanode. The measured current density and applied-bias photon-to-current efficiency were 20.38 mA/cm2 and 13.76%, respectively. These values were much higher than those reported previously for photoanodes with any kind of III-nitride nanostructure. The amount of hydrogen gas formed was 1.01 mmol/cm2 from 7 h PEC-WS, which was also much higher than the previously reported values. The drastic improvement in the PEC-WS performance using the GaN-NW-WxS1-x photoanode was attributed to an increase in the number of photogenerated carriers due to the highly crystalline GaN NWs, and acceleration of separation of photogenerated carriers and consequent suppression of charge recombination because of nitrogen-terminated surfaces of NWs, sulfur vacancies in WxS1-x, and type-II band alignment between NW and WxS1-x. The degree of impedance matching, evaluated from Nyquist plots, was considered to analyze charge transfer characteristics at the interface between the GaN-NW-WxS1-x photoanode and 0.5-M H2SO4 electrolyte. Considering the material system and scheme for the PEC-WS, our approach provides an efficient way to improve hydrogen evolution reaction.
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- Sangmoon Han
- Department of Electronic and Information Materials Engineering, Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, and Research Center of Advanced Materials Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic and Information Materials Engineering, Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, and Research Center of Advanced Materials Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic and Information Materials Engineering, Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, and Research Center of Advanced Materials Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic and Information Materials Engineering, Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, and Research Center of Advanced Materials Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Applied Quantum Composites Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Wanju 55324, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic and Information Materials Engineering, Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, and Research Center of Advanced Materials Development, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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Metal-halide perovskites transformed optoelectronics research and development during the past decade. They have also gained a foothold in photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical processes recently, but their sensitivity to the most commonly applied solvents and electrolytes together with their susceptibility to photocorrosion hinders such applications. Understanding the elementary steps of photocorrosion of these materials can aid the endeavor of realizing stable devices. In this Perspective, we discuss both thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of photocorrosion processes occurring at the interface of perovskite photocatalysts and photoelectrodes with different electrolytes. We show how combined in situ and operando electrochemical techniques can reveal the underlying mechanisms. Finally, we also discuss emerging strategies to mitigate photocorrosion (such as surface protection, materials and electrolyte engineering, etc.).
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- Gergely F Samu
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary.,ELI-ALPS Research Institute, Wolfgang Sandner Street 3, Szeged H-6728, Hungary
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary.,ELI-ALPS Research Institute, Wolfgang Sandner Street 3, Szeged H-6728, Hungary
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Andrei F, Zăvoianu R, Marcu IC. Complex Catalytic Materials Based on the Perovskite-Type Structure for Energy and Environmental Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E5555. [PMID: 33291516 PMCID: PMC7730792 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This review paper focuses on perovskite-type materials as (photo)catalysts for energy and environmental applications. After a short introduction and the description of the structure of inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites, the methods of preparation of inorganic perovskites both as powders via chemical routes and as thin films via laser-based techniques are tackled with, for the first, an analysis of the influence of the preparation method on the specific surface area of the material obtained. Then, the (photo)catalytic applications of the perovskites in energy production either in the form of hydrogen via water photodecomposition or by methane combustion, and in the removal of organic pollutants from waste waters, are reviewed.
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- Florin Andrei
- Laboratory of Chemical Technology & Catalysis, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry & Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12, Blv. Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
- Interdisciplinary Innovation Center of Photonics and Plasma for Eco-Nano Technologies and Advanced Materials, National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Laboratory of Chemical Technology & Catalysis, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry & Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12, Blv. Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
- Research Center for Catalysts and Catalytic Processes, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Blv Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania
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- Laboratory of Chemical Technology & Catalysis, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry & Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12, Blv. Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
- Research Center for Catalysts and Catalytic Processes, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Blv Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania
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Recent years have witnessed an incredibly high interest in perovskite-based materials. Among this class, metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have attracted a lot of attention due to their easy preparation and excellent opto-electronic properties, showing a remarkably fast development in a few decades, particularly in solar light-driven applications. The high extinction coefficients, the optimal band gaps, the high photoluminescence quantum yields and the long electron–hole diffusion lengths make MHPs promising candidates in several technologies. Currently, the researchers have been focusing their attention on MHPs-based solar cells, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, lasers, X-ray detectors and luminescent solar concentrators. In our review, we firstly present a brief introduction on the recent discoveries and on the remarkable properties of metal halide perovskites, followed by a summary of some of their more traditional and representative applications. In particular, the core of this work was to examine the recent progresses of MHPs-based materials in photocatalytic applications. We summarize some recent developments of hybrid organic–inorganic and all-inorganic MHPs, recently used as photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, carbon dioxide reduction, organic contaminant degradation and organic synthesis. Finally, the main limitations and the future potential of this new generation of materials have been discussed.
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Kim D, Lee DK, Kim SM, Park W, Sim U. Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Reaction System Based on Metal-Organic Halide Perovskites. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E210. [PMID: 31947866 PMCID: PMC6981555 DOI: 10.3390/ma13010210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the development of hydrogen-based technology, a key challenge is the sustainable production of hydrogen in terms of energy consumption and environmental aspects. However, existing methods mainly rely on fossil fuels due to their cost efficiency, and as such, it is difficult to be completely independent of carbon-based technology. Electrochemical hydrogen production is essential, since it has shown the successful generation of hydrogen gas of high purity. Similarly, the photoelectrochemical (PEC) method is also appealing, as this method exhibits highly active and stable water splitting with the help of solar energy. In this article, we review recent developments in PEC water splitting, particularly those using metal-organic halide perovskite materials. We discuss the exceptional optical and electrical characteristics which often dictate PEC performance. We further extend our discussion to the material limit of perovskite under a hydrogen production environment, i.e., that PEC reactions often degrade the contact between the electrode and the electrolyte. Finally, we introduce recent improvements in the stability of a perovskite-based PEC device.
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- Dohun Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (D.K.); (D.-K.L.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (D.K.); (D.-K.L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan;
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- Division of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Institute of Advanced Materials and Systems, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul 04310, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (D.K.); (D.-K.L.)
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Yoo DK, Jhung SH. Effect of Functional Groups of Metal-Organic Frameworks, Coated on Cotton, on Removal of Particulate Matters via Selective Interactions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:47649-47657. [PMID: 31742375 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b19646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Currently, the contamination of air with particulate matters (PMs such as PM2.5 and PM10) is very severe, especially in Asian countries. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with or without extra functional groups such as -NH2 and -NH-SO3H, were coated on conventional cotton to improve the efficiency of filters (composed of cotton fabric) in the removal of PMs from air. More importantly, the effect of the functional group of MOFs on the effective PM removal was analyzed quantitatively for the first time and could be interpreted via selective interactions. The removal efficiency was increased on the order: cotton < UiO-66/cotton < UiO-66-NH2/cotton < UiO-66-NH-SO3H/cotton, and the efficiency of the UiO-66-NH-SO3H-coated cotton was more than three times that of the pristine cotton. Moreover, the quality factor of cotton was more than doubled (or, 2.5-3 times) by UiO-66-NH-SO3H (only 20%) coating. The plausible mechanism for PM removal could be suggested based on the characterization of captured PM and introduced functional groups on MOFs. Based on the removal efficiency, pressure drop, and quality factor, coating of MOFs with functional groups, especially that are effective for charge separations (such as -SO3H), is one of the promising ways to improve the performance of PM filters. Moreover, the suggested strategy might be applied in capturing most of PMs composed of oxides, ammonium species, and carbons with polar outside.
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- Dong Kyu Yoo
- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center , Kyungpook National University , Daegu 41566 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center , Kyungpook National University , Daegu 41566 , Republic of Korea
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Ahmad S, Sadhanala A, Hoye RLZ, Andrei V, Modarres MH, Zhao B, Rongé J, Friend R, De Volder M. Triple-Cation-Based Perovskite Photocathodes with AZO Protective Layer for Hydrogen Production Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:23198-23206. [PMID: 31252465 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b04963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Metal halide perovskites are actively pursued as photoelectrodes to drive solar fuel synthesis. However, currently, these photocathodes suffer from limited stability in water, which hampers their practical application. Here, we report a high-performance solution-processable photocathode composed of cesium formamidinium methylammonium triple-cation lead halide perovskite protected by an Al-doped ZnO (AZO) layer combined with a Field's metal encapsulation. Careful selection of charge transport layers resulted in an improvement in photocurrent, fill factor, device stability and reproducibility. The dead pixels count reduced from 25 to 6% for the devices with an AZO layer, and in photocathodes with an AZO layer the photocurrent density increased by almost 20% to 14.3 mA cm-2. In addition, we observed a 5-fold increase in the device lifetime for photocathodes with AZO, which reached up to 18 h before complete failure. Finally, the photocathodes are fabricated using low-cost and scalable methods, which have promise to become compatible with standard solution-based processes.
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- Shahab Ahmad
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology , Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) , New Delhi 110025 , India
- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , Cambridge CB3 0FS , United Kingdom
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- Cavendish Laboratory , University of Cambridge , JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge CB3 0HE , United Kingdom
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- Cavendish Laboratory , University of Cambridge , JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge CB3 0HE , United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Cambridge , Lensfield Road , Cambridge CB2 1EW , United Kingdom
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , Cambridge CB3 0FS , United Kingdom
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- Cavendish Laboratory , University of Cambridge , JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge CB3 0HE , United Kingdom
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis , KU Leuven , Leuven B-3001 , Belgium
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- Cavendish Laboratory , University of Cambridge , JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge CB3 0HE , United Kingdom
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , Cambridge CB3 0FS , United Kingdom
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Nam S, Vu TK, Le DT, Oh I. Low-Temperature Solution Process of Al-Doped ZnO Nano-flakes for Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells. J ELECTROCHEM SCI TE 2019. [DOI: 10.33961/jecst.2018.9.2.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Poli I, Hintermair U, Regue M, Kumar S, Sackville EV, Baker J, Watson TM, Eslava S, Cameron PJ. Graphite-protected CsPbBr 3 perovskite photoanodes functionalised with water oxidation catalyst for oxygen evolution in water. Nat Commun 2019; 10:2097. [PMID: 31068590 PMCID: PMC6506520 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10124-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Metal-halide perovskites have been widely investigated in the photovoltaic sector due to their promising optoelectronic properties and inexpensive fabrication techniques based on solution processing. Here we report the development of inorganic CsPbBr3-based photoanodes for direct photoelectrochemical oxygen evolution from aqueous electrolytes. We use a commercial thermal graphite sheet and a mesoporous carbon scaffold to encapsulate CsPbBr3 as an inexpensive and efficient protection strategy. We achieve a record stability of 30 h in aqueous electrolyte under constant simulated solar illumination, with currents above 2 mA cm-2 at 1.23 VRHE. We further demonstrate the versatility of our approach by grafting a molecular Ir-based water oxidation catalyst on the electrolyte-facing surface of the sealing graphite sheet, which cathodically shifts the onset potential of the composite photoanode due to accelerated charge transfer. These results suggest an efficient route to develop stable halide perovskite based electrodes for photoelectrochemical solar fuel generation.
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- Isabella Poli
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- SPECIFIC, Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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- SPECIFIC, Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, SA1 8EN, UK
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- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Wang S, Liu G, Wang L. Crystal Facet Engineering of Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. Chem Rev 2019; 119:5192-5247. [PMID: 30875200 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 240] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising approach for solar-driven hydrogen production with zero emissions, and it has been intensively studied over the past decades. However, the solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiencies of the current PEC systems are still far from the 10% target needed for practical application. The development of efficient photoelectrodes in PEC systems holds the key to achieving high STH efficiencies. In recent years, crystal facet engineering has emerged as an important strategy in designing efficient photoelectrodes for PEC water splitting, which has yet to be comprehensively reviewed and is the main focus of this article. After the Introduction, the second section of this review concisely introduces the mechanisms of crystal facet engineering. The subsequent section provides a snapshot of the unique facet-dependent properties of some semiconductor crystals including surface electronic structures, redox reaction sites, surface built-in electric fields, molecular adsorption, photoreaction activity, photocorrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity. Then, the methods for fabricating photoelectrodes with faceted semiconductor crystals are reviewed, with a focus on the preparation processes. In addition, the notable advantages of the crystal facet engineering of photoelectrodes in terms of light harvesting, charge separation and transfer, and surface reactions are critically discussed. This is followed by a systematic overview of the modification strategies of faceted photoelectrodes to further enhance the PEC performance. The last section summarizes the major challenges and some invigorating perspectives for future research on crystal facet engineered photoelectrodes, which are believed to play a vital role in promoting the development of this important research field.
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- Songcan Wang
- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology , The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland 4072 , Australia
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science , Institute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences , 72 Wenhua Road , Shenyang 110016 , China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Science and Technology of China , 72 Wenhua Road , Shenyang 110016 , China
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology , The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland 4072 , Australia
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Bellani S, Antognazza MR, Bonaccorso F. Carbon-Based Photocathode Materials for Solar Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1801446. [PMID: 30221413 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201801446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Hydrogen is considered a promising environmentally friendly energy carrier for replacing traditional fossil fuels. In this context, photoelectrochemical cells effectively convert solar energy directly to H2 fuel by water photoelectrolysis, thereby monolitically combining the functions of both light harvesting and electrolysis. In such devices, photocathodes and photoanodes carry out the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), respectively. Here, the focus is on photocathodes for HER, traditionally based on metal oxides, III-V group and II-VI group semiconductors, silicon, and copper-based chalcogenides as photoactive material. Recently, carbon-based materials have emerged as reliable alternatives to the aforementioned materials. A perspective on carbon-based photocathodes is provided here, critically analyzing recent research progress and outlining the major guidelines for the development of efficient and stable photocathode architectures. In particular, the functional role of charge-selective and protective layers, which enhance both the efficiency and the durability of the photocathodes, is discussed. An in-depth evaluation of the state-of-the-art fabrication of photocathodes through scalable, high-troughput, cost-effective methods is presented. The major aspects on the development of light-trapping nanostructured architectures are also addressed. Finally, the key challenges on future research directions in terms of potential performance and manufacturability of photocathodes are analyzed.
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- Sebastiano Bellani
- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology @Polimi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Pascoli 70/3, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
- BeDimensional Srl, via Albisola 121, 16163, Genova, Italy
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Gao LF, Luo WJ, Yao YF, Zou ZG. An all-inorganic lead halide perovskite-based photocathode for stable water reduction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:11459-11462. [PMID: 30255868 DOI: 10.1039/c8cc06952b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lead halide perovskites (LHPs) have been investigated for photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation from water splitting. However, the harsh requirements in preparing the environment, i.e. isolating water and oxygen, hinder the wide applications of lead halide perovskites. Herein, an all-inorganic perovskite, i.e. a CsPbBr3-based photocathode, has been prepared to generate hydrogen. It is notable that as a valuable trial for a potential large-scale production, the whole preparation process was completed in an open-air environment. The LHP photocathode achieved the highest photocurrent of about 1.2 mA cm-2 at 0 VRHE. And the photocurrent remains around 94% after continuous illumination for 1 h with the Faradaic efficiency of 90%, illustrating a good photoelectrochemical stability. The all-inorganic LHP photocathodes are facile to prepare with a relatively good performance, and can be improved via band engineering and structure optimization, of which large-scale applications can be expected.
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- Lin-Feng Gao
- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, No. 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P. R. China.
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Nam S, Mai CTK, Oh I. Ultrastable Photoelectrodes for Solar Water Splitting Based on Organic Metal Halide Perovskite Fabricated by Lift-Off Process. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:14659-14664. [PMID: 29638110 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b00686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Herein, we report an integrated photoelectrolysis of water employing organic metal halide (OMH) perovskite material. As generic OMH perovskite material and device architecture are highly susceptible to degradation by aqueous electrolytes, we have developed a versatile mold-cast and lift-off process to fabricate and assemble multipurpose metal encapsulation onto perovskite devices. With the metal encapsulation effectively protecting the perovskite cell and also functioning as electrocatalyst, the high-performance perovskite photoelectrodes exhibit high photovoltage and photocurrent that are effectively inherited from the original solid-state solar cell. More importantly, thus-fabricated perovskite photoelectrode demonstrates record-long unprecedented stability even at highly oxidizing potential in strong alkaline electrolyte. We expect that this versatile lift-off process can be adapted in a wide variety of photoelectrochemical devices to protect the material surfaces from corroding electrolyte and facilitate various electrochemical reactions.
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Idígoras J, Aparicio FJ, Contreras-Bernal L, Ramos-Terrón S, Alcaire M, Sánchez-Valencia JR, Borras A, Barranco Á, Anta JA. Enhancing Moisture and Water Resistance in Perovskite Solar Cells by Encapsulation with Ultrathin Plasma Polymers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:11587-11594. [PMID: 29553253 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b17824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A compromise between high power conversion efficiency and long-term stability of hybrid organic-inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells is necessary for their outdoor photovoltaic application and commercialization. Herein, a method to improve the stability of perovskite solar cells under water and moisture exposure consisting of the encapsulation of the cell with an ultrathin plasma polymer is reported. The deposition of the polymer is carried out at room temperature by the remote plasma vacuum deposition of adamantane powder. This encapsulation method does not affect the photovoltaic performance of the tested devices and is virtually compatible with any device configuration independent of the chemical composition. After 30 days under ambient conditions with a relative humidity (RH) in the range of 35-60%, the absorbance of encapsulated perovskite films remains practically unaltered. The deterioration in the photovoltaic performance of the corresponding encapsulated devices also becomes significantly delayed with respect to devices without encapsulation when vented continuously with very humid air (RH > 85%). More impressively, when encapsulated solar devices were immersed in liquid water, the photovoltaic performance was not affected at least within the first 60 s. In fact, it has been possible to measure the power conversion efficiency of encapsulated devices under operation in water. The proposed method opens up a new promising strategy to develop stable photovoltaic and photocatalytic perovskite devices.
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- Jesús Idígoras
- Área de Química Física , Universidad Pablo de Olavide , Seville E-41013 , Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla) , Seville E-41092 , Spain
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- Área de Química Física , Universidad Pablo de Olavide , Seville E-41013 , Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla) , Seville E-41092 , Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla) , Seville E-41092 , Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla) , Seville E-41092 , Spain
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- Área de Química Física , Universidad Pablo de Olavide , Seville E-41013 , Spain
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Crespo-Quesada M, Pazos-Outón LM, Warnan J, Kuehnel MF, Friend RH, Reisner E. Metal-encapsulated organolead halide perovskite photocathode for solar-driven hydrogen evolution in water. Nat Commun 2016; 7:12555. [PMID: 27595974 PMCID: PMC5025836 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Lead-halide perovskites have triggered the latest breakthrough in photovoltaic technology. Despite the great promise shown by these materials, their instability towards water even in the presence of low amounts of moisture makes them, a priori, unsuitable for their direct use as light harvesters in aqueous solution for the production of hydrogen through water splitting. Here, we present a simple method that enables their use in photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen evolution while immersed in an aqueous solution. Field's metal, a fusible InBiSn alloy, is used to efficiently protect the perovskite from water while simultaneously allowing the photogenerated electrons to reach a Pt hydrogen evolution catalyst. A record photocurrent density of −9.8 mA cm−2 at 0 V versus RHE with an onset potential as positive as 0.95±0.03 V versus RHE is obtained. The photoelectrodes show remarkable stability retaining more than 80% of their initial photocurrent for ∼1 h under continuous illumination. Lead-halide perovskites are sensitive to humidity, which limits their use in water splitting applications. Here, the authors protect the perovskite layer with Field's metal, driving photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in an aqueous solution for approximately one hour under constant illumination.
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- Micaela Crespo-Quesada
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable SynGas Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable SynGas Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable SynGas Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK
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- Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 OHE, UK
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable SynGas Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK
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