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View article: Enhancing Luminescent Solar Concentrators with Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophores: Overcoming ACQ for Efficient Light Harvesting in PMMA Films
Enhancing Luminescent Solar Concentrators with Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophores: Overcoming ACQ for Efficient Light Harvesting in PMMA Films Open
The development of efficient and stable luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) requires fluorophores with high photoluminescence quantum yield (QY), minimal self-absorption, and robust solid-state performance. In this work, we investigate …
View article: Production of Graphite Nanoplatelets via Functionalized Polyketone-Assisted Diels–Alder Chemistry: Evidence of Reduced Layer Thickness and Enhanced Exfoliation Efficiency
Production of Graphite Nanoplatelets via Functionalized Polyketone-Assisted Diels–Alder Chemistry: Evidence of Reduced Layer Thickness and Enhanced Exfoliation Efficiency Open
This study introduces an efficient and scalable method for the top-down exfoliation of graphite into graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) using polyketones (PKs) functionalized with Diels–Alder (DA) active groups. Leveraging the reversible covale…
View article: Exploiting luminescent solar concentrators in indoor visible light communication systems
Exploiting luminescent solar concentrators in indoor visible light communication systems Open
Visible Light Communication (VLC) is a breakthrough technology, enabling a new type of wireless communications in both indoor and outdoor. For the first time, here we achieve VLC transmission in indoor by combining a new and innovative, la…
View article: Synergistic Double‐Layer Mechanochromic Polymers for Enhanced Strain Sensing and Emission Control
Synergistic Double‐Layer Mechanochromic Polymers for Enhanced Strain Sensing and Emission Control Open
The development of mechanochromic polymers offers transformative potential for applications requiring real‐time stress sensing and emission control. This study presents a novel double‐layer polymer system that synergistically combines a hi…
View article: Optimizing Plasticizer Selection: Insights Into Thermoplastic Polyurethane Performance and Sustainability
Optimizing Plasticizer Selection: Insights Into Thermoplastic Polyurethane Performance and Sustainability Open
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) serve as versatile materials bridging rubbers and plastics, increasingly replacing conventional polymeric materials and rubbers in lightweight, cost‐effective, and high‐performance applications. Plasticiz…
View article: New Chlorinated Bio‐Ester as Sustainable Secondary Plasticizer for Flame‐Retardant <scp>PVC</scp>
New Chlorinated Bio‐Ester as Sustainable Secondary Plasticizer for Flame‐Retardant <span>PVC</span> Open
This study explores the potential of the bio‐based chlorinated ester Essebiochlor HV45 as a sustainable secondary plasticizer for poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) formulations, benchmarking its performance against the conventional chlorinated p…
View article: Tailoring Thermomechanical, Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties of Furan-Based Polyketone via Diels-Alder Chemistry with Different Bismaleimide Crosslinkers
Tailoring Thermomechanical, Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties of Furan-Based Polyketone via Diels-Alder Chemistry with Different Bismaleimide Crosslinkers Open
Furan/maleimide dynamic covalent chemistry has been extensively used to fabricate re-workable and self-healing thermosets. Understanding the relationship between crosslinker structure, network dynamics, and material final properties, howev…
View article: Comparative Test of Novel Fluorescent Optical Antennas for LED‐ and Laser‐Based Optical Wireless Communications
Comparative Test of Novel Fluorescent Optical Antennas for LED‐ and Laser‐Based Optical Wireless Communications Open
Fluorescent Concentrators (FCs) are set to revolutionize Optical Wireless Communications (OWC), offering significant advantages over traditional receivers, such as large Field of View (FoV) and enhanced optical gain (OG). In this study, th…
View article: 9H-carbazole and indolo[3,2-b]indole-based fluorophores for potential application in luminescent solar concentrators
9H-carbazole and indolo[3,2-b]indole-based fluorophores for potential application in luminescent solar concentrators Open
In the present study, four new organic fluorophores, consisting of a central 9H-carbazole (CBZ) or indolo[3,2-b]indole (IDID) moiety, functionalized with (S)-3,7-dimethyl-1-octyl branched chains and connected to lateral 2-thienylethynyl or…
View article: Crystallinity of Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polyolefin Compounds Loaded with Natural Magnesium Hydroxide
Crystallinity of Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polyolefin Compounds Loaded with Natural Magnesium Hydroxide Open
A typical halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) formulation for electric cables may contain polymers, various additives, and fire-retardant fillers. In this study, composites are prepared by mixing natural magnesium hydroxide (n-MDH) with li…
View article: Fumasep FAA-3-PK-130: Exploiting multinuclear solid-state NMR to shed light on undisclosed structural properties
Fumasep FAA-3-PK-130: Exploiting multinuclear solid-state NMR to shed light on undisclosed structural properties Open
Fumasep FAA-3-PK-130 is considered the state-of-the-art among the different commercially available Anion Exchange Membranes (AEMs). It is produced by Fumatech GmbH as a cost-effective blend of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and poly (phenylen…
View article: Polymer-Assisted Graphite Exfoliation: Advancing Nanostructure Preparation and Multifunctional Composites
Polymer-Assisted Graphite Exfoliation: Advancing Nanostructure Preparation and Multifunctional Composites Open
Exfoliated graphite (ExG) embedded in a polymeric matrix represents an accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable method for generating nanosized graphite-based polymer composites with multifunctional properties. This review article analy…
View article: Sustainable luminescent solar concentrators with superior photodegradation resistance employing heptagon-embedded polycyclic aromatic dicarboximides as emitters
Sustainable luminescent solar concentrators with superior photodegradation resistance employing heptagon-embedded polycyclic aromatic dicarboximides as emitters Open
Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) are a type of light concentrating devices which offer several advantages over other optical methods, like the possibility of working with diffuse light and the appealing aesthetics, which makes them a…
View article: Crystallinity of Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polyolefin Compounds Loaded with Natural Magnesium Hydroxide
Crystallinity of Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Polyolefin Compounds Loaded with Natural Magnesium Hydroxide Open
A typical halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) formulation for electric cables may contain polymers, various additives, and fire-retardant fillers. In this study, composites are prepared by mixing natural magnesium hydroxide (n-MDH) with li…
View article: Mechanochromic Polyolefin Elastomers
Mechanochromic Polyolefin Elastomers Open
The optical detection of mechanical strain and stress in polymers is a powerful and convenient approach for studying deformation processes in these materials and identifying damage prior to failure in crucial components. We show here that …
View article: Green Light‐Responsive D‐π‐A‐π‐D Quinoxaline Emitters for Luminescent Solar Concentrators: Potential Integration in Agrivoltaic Systems
Green Light‐Responsive D‐π‐A‐π‐D Quinoxaline Emitters for Luminescent Solar Concentrators: Potential Integration in Agrivoltaic Systems Open
The integration of photovoltaic technologies within agricultural settings, also known as agrivoltaics, is attracting increasing attention as a sustainable approach to ensure both clean energy and food supply. The success of this strategy r…
View article: Assessing the performance of sustainable luminescent solar concentrators based on chemically recycled poly(methyl methacrylate)
Assessing the performance of sustainable luminescent solar concentrators based on chemically recycled poly(methyl methacrylate) Open
The performances of PMMA luminescent solar concentrators fabricated from virgin and recycled monomers were compared to highlight their similar efficiencies and account for the effect of the purity of the latter on the longevity of the devi…
View article: Efficient White-Light Visible Light Communication With Novel Optical Antennas Based on Luminescent Solar Concentrators
Efficient White-Light Visible Light Communication With Novel Optical Antennas Based on Luminescent Solar Concentrators Open
OpticalAntennas (OAs) based on Fluorescent Concentrators (FCs) promise a revolution in the deployment of Visible Light Communication (VLC) and Optical Wireless Communication (OWC), due to their inherent advantages over conventional receive…
View article: Luminescent Solar Concentrators from Food Substances: A Safe and Simple Experiment to Approach Sunlight Energy Harvesting
Luminescent Solar Concentrators from Food Substances: A Safe and Simple Experiment to Approach Sunlight Energy Harvesting Open
Safe and visually appealing experiments can help the general public, even from a young age, to better understand the fundamental role of chemistry and materials in the energy transition and our everyday lives. Luminescent solar concentrato…
View article: Controlled Molecular Diffusion in Fluorescent Polymer Films for Label‐Free Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds
Controlled Molecular Diffusion in Fluorescent Polymer Films for Label‐Free Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds Open
Aggregation‐induced emission has eliminated the problem of fluorescence quenching in the solid state, making molecules with this property excellent candidates for vapor sensing due to their portability and ease of interpretation. Here, fil…
View article: Effect of Polymer Composition on the Optical Properties of a New Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophore: A Combined Experimental and Computational Approach
Effect of Polymer Composition on the Optical Properties of a New Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophore: A Combined Experimental and Computational Approach Open
Nowadays, fluorophores with a tetraphenylethylene (TPE) core are considered interesting due to the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behavior that enables their effective use in polymer films. We propose a novel TPE fluorophore (TPE-BPAN)…
View article: Effect of the Polymer Composition on the Optical Properties of a New Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophore: A Combined Experimental and Computational Approach
Effect of the Polymer Composition on the Optical Properties of a New Aggregation-Induced Emission Fluorophore: A Combined Experimental and Computational Approach Open
Fluorophores with a tetraphenylethylene (TPE) core are attracting increasing interest because of their aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behaviour, which makes them particularly suitable when dispersed in thin-layer films. We propose the …
View article: Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE), Life and Health
Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE), Life and Health Open
Light has profoundly impacted modern medicine and healthcare, with numerous luminescent agents and imaging techniques currently being used to assess health and treat diseases. As an emerging concept in luminescence, aggregation-induced emi…
View article: Emission or scattering? Discriminating the origin of responsiveness in AIEgen‐doped smart polymers using the TPE dye
Emission or scattering? Discriminating the origin of responsiveness in AIEgen‐doped smart polymers using the TPE dye Open
Aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) luminogens are attractive dyes to probe polymer properties that depend on changes in chain mobility and free volume. When embedded in polymers the restriction of intramolecular motion (RIM) can lead to th…
View article: Multinuclear solid state nuclear magnetic resonance for studying CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> nanocubes
Multinuclear solid state nuclear magnetic resonance for studying CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> nanocubes Open
Cesium lead bromide perovskite (CsPbBr 3 ) nanocrystals have raised impressive interest as efficient and stable optoelectronic materials. Size and morphology play important roles in the final performances of these materials and advanced ch…
View article: Polyketone-Based Anion-Exchange Membranes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis
Polyketone-Based Anion-Exchange Membranes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis Open
Anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) are involved in a wide range of applications, including fuel cells and water electrolysis. A straightforward method for the preparation of efficient AEMs consists of polymer functionalization with robust ani…
View article: Orange/Red Benzo[1,2-<i>b</i>:4,5-<i>b</i>′]dithiophene 1,1,5,5-Tetraoxide-Based Emitters for Luminescent Solar Concentrators: Effect of Structures on Fluorescence Properties and Device Performances
Orange/Red Benzo[1,2-<i>b</i>:4,5-<i>b</i>′]dithiophene 1,1,5,5-Tetraoxide-Based Emitters for Luminescent Solar Concentrators: Effect of Structures on Fluorescence Properties and Device Performances Open
Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are a class of optical devices able to harvest, downshift, and concentrate sunlight, thanks to the presence of emitting materials embedded in a polymer matrix. Use of LSCs in combination with silicon-…