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Advancing optoelectronic reservoir computing: enhancing performance through ultrafast neuromorphic hardware technologies Open

Lília M. S. Dias, Ana R. N. Bastos, Tiago M. F. Alves, E. Towe, Rute A. S. Ferreira , et al. · 2025

Dual Spectral Matching in Perovskite Solar Cells via Upconverting plus Downshifting Nanoparticles Open

Milliane P. S. Palácio, Luís Paulo Mourão dos Santos, Lourdes Valiente i Barros, Nagyla A. Oliveira, Sergio F. N. Coelho , et al. · 2025

Maximizing solar cell efficiency is a critical step toward revolutionizing photovoltaic technologies and harnessing the full potential of light for energy conversion. This study investigates the incorporation of NaGdF₄:Yb^3+…

Photonic-digital hybrid artificial intelligence hardware architectures: at the interface of the real and virtual worlds Open

Lília M. S. Dias, Dinis O. Abranches, Ana R. N. Bastos, Lianshe Fu, Albano N. Carneiro Neto , et al. · 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become an undeniable presence in society, as seen in the growing use of chatbots (e.g. ChatGPT) and recent Nobel Prize awards. However, the challenge of developing AI hardware architectures that …

Structural and spectroscopic properties of MCM-41-stablized Eu(III)-tetraphenylimidodiphosphinate complex: Photostability insights Open

Sofia M. Bruno, António Ribeiro, Sandra F. H. Correia, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Pedro D. Vaz , et al. · 2025

Enhancing the efficiency of luminescent solar concentrators via soft colloidal lithography negative templating Open

Jesus Gerardo Guerrero-Felix, Sandra F. H. Correia, Miguel Alexandre, C. González-Gómez, Vítor Sencadas , et al. · 2025

Biphosphor Carbon Dots/Chlorophyll System Entirely Derived from <i>Chlorella</i> Microalgae for Luminescent Solar Concentrators Open

F.M. Santos, Tiago Duarte, Sandra F. H. Correia, Rui F. P. Pereira, Alexandra Conde , et al. · 2025

In this work, a singular system capable of interacting with the entire visible region of the solar spectrum is produced by combining carbon dots (CDs) and chlorophyll (Chl) pigments, entirely derived from the microalga Chlorella pyrenoidos…

Transparent nature-based luminescent solar concentrator with NIR emission and integrated thermal sensing Open

Sandra F. H. Correia, Bruno P. Falcão, Gonçalo Figueiredo, Bárbara M. C. Vaz, Letícia S. Contieri , et al. · 2025

LSCs enable large-area energy-generating windows with thermometric abilities. A scalable bacteriochlorophyll prototype offers sustainable transparency and efficiency.

Construction of Nanoporous Mof with Channel Transfer Effect and Coupling Agcl for Enhancing Photodegradation Efficiency Open

Ting‐Hai Yang, Yilan Liu, Qingyu Lei, Jun Chen, Kaiyi Chen , et al. · 2025

Game-Based Learning as a Tool for Teaching Ethical AI to Youth: Insights from the CHARLIE Project Open

Nidhi Nidhi, Marta Arenas, Andreia Morgado, Adrian Solomon, Maria Elizabeth Lopes Moreira , et al. · 2024

The pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in everyday life has underscored the critical need for addressing inherent biases in big data. The CHARLIE project, an “ERASMUS+ KA2” initiative…

Publisher Correction: Photon shifting and trapping in perovskite solar cells for improved efficiency and stability Open

Sirazul Haque, Miguel Alexandre, António Vicente, Kezheng Li, Christian Stefano Schuster , et al. · 2024

Photon shifting and trapping in perovskite solar cells for improved efficiency and stability Open

Sirazul Haque, Miguel Alexandre, António Vicente, Kezheng Li, Christian Stefano Schuster , et al. · 2024

Multi‐Surface Adhesion Luminescent Solar Concentrators for Supply‐Less IoT Open

Gonçalo Figueiredo, Sandra F. H. Correia, Bruno P. Falcão, Vítor Sencadas, Lianshe Fu , et al. · 2024

The growing prevalence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices hinges on resolving the challenge of powering sensors and transmitters. Addressing this, supply‐less IoT devices are gaining traction by integrating energy harvesters. This study i…

Evolving photonic authentication with sustainable luminescent smart e‐tags Open

Lília M. S. Dias, Lianshe Fu, Rui F. P. Pereira, Albano N. Carneiro Neto, V. de Zea Bermudez , et al. · 2024

Abstact Counterfeiting remains a significant threat, causing economic and safety concerns. Addressing this, authentication technologies have gained traction. With the rise of the Internet of Things, authentication is crucial. Photonic Phys…

Multi-Gigabit RGB-VLC Transmission With Jointly Optimized Lighting and Communications Open

Pedro A. Loureiro, Gil M. Fernandes, Sandra F. H. Correia, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Fernando P. Guiomar , et al. · 2024

In response to the soaring demand for wireless internet due to the proliferation of mobile devices, the radio-frequency spectrum is severely congested. To address this issue, emerging optical transmission technologies, notably visible ligh…

Electrochromic windows based on luminescent acrylate/ionosilicas Open

Daniela Pinheiro, Rui F. P. Pereira, A. Gonçalves, Sandra F. H. Correia, M.M. Silva , et al. · 2024

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based composite films doped with lanthanide-doped sol–gel derived imidazolium-based ionosilicas (IS-Ln) were recently proposed as active layers of luminescent down shifting (LDS) layers, but subsequent work…

Predicting the efficiency of luminescent solar concentrators for solar energy harvesting using machine learning Open

Rute A. S. Ferreira, Sandra F. H. Correia, Lianshe Fu, Pétia Georgieva, Mário Antunes , et al. · 2024

A comprehensive dataset of photonic features on spectral converters for energy harvesting Open

Rute A. S. Ferreira, Sandra F. H. Correia, Pétia Georgieva, Lianshe Fu, Mário Antunes , et al. · 2024

Building integrated photovoltaics is a promising strategy for solar technology, in which luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) stand out. Challenges include the development of materials for sunlight harvesting and conversion, which is an …

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Paulo André, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Sandra F. H. Correia, Pétia Georgieva, Liansh Fu , et al. · 2024

LSC_KPI2023_REVISED_201123.xlsx

LSC KPI Open

Paulo André, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Sandra F. H. Correia, Pétia Georgieva, Liansh Fu , et al. · 2024

Excel file with 3 sheets: i) LSC KPI ii) Key for Collins for LSC.KPI sheet iii) Acronyms list used in i) and ii)

30 Gbit/s Visible Light Communication System with Optimized Color Temperature Open

Pedro A. Loureiro, Gil M. Fernandes, Sandra F. H. Correia, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Fernando P. Guiomar , et al. · 2024

We jointly optimize the bit rate and correlated color temperature (CCT) of a diffuse light RGB-VLC system using laser diodes. Bit rates of 27-33 Gbit/s and CCT of 2500-6500 K are experimentally demonstrated, respecting the lighting recomme…

Thermal properties of nanofluids using hydrophilic and hydrophobic LiYF<sub>4</sub>:Yb/Er upconverting nanoparticles Open

João Marcos Gonçalves, Ana R. N. Bastos, Sidney J. L. Ribeiro, Luís D. Carlos, Ricardo L. Longo , et al. · 2024

Luminescent nanoparticles have shown great potential for thermal sensing in bio-applications. The nanofluids thermal resistances were estimated, showing that the cysteine modification partially prevents heat transfer.

Correction: Carbon dots on LAPONITE® hybrid nanocomposites: solid-state emission and inter-aggregate energy transfer Open

Bruno Seiki Domingos Onishi, Albano N. Carneiro Neto, Ricardo Bortoletto‐Santos, Valmor Roberto Mastelaro, Luís D. Carlos , et al. · 2024

Correction for ‘Carbon dots on LAPONITE® hybrid nanocomposites: solid-state emission and inter-aggregate energy transfer’ by Bruno S. D. Onishi et al. , Nanoscale , 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3nr06336d.

NIR‐emitting Electrochromic Windows for Cold Climate Region Buildings Open

Daniela Pinheiro, Mariana Fernandes, Rui F. P. Pereira, Sónia Pereira, Sandra F. H. Correia , et al. · 2023

Electrochromic devices (ECDs) comprising visible/near‐infrared (NIR) transparent amorphous indium zinc oxide (a‐IZO) outermost layers and novel NIR‐emitting electrolytes are proposed for smart windows of buildings in cold climate regions. …

Artificial neural networks for predicting optical conversion efficiency in luminescent solar concentrators Open

Paulo André, Luís M. S. Dias, Sandra F. H. Correia, Albano N. Carneiro Neto, Rute A. S. Ferreira · 2023

Developing light-harvesting materials able to shape the sunlight to cope with the absorption region of photovoltaic (PV) cells presents an opportunity for the utilization of spectral converters like the luminescent solar concentrators (LSC…

CSD 682458: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open

E. Chelebaeva, Joulia Larionova≠, Yannick Guari≠, Rute A. S. Ferreira, Luís D. Carlos , et al. · 2023