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View article: Improved Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells by Incorporating Silicon Quantum Dots within the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> Active Layer
Improved Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells by Incorporating Silicon Quantum Dots within the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> Active Layer Open
Embedding inorganic quantum dots (iQDs) within the perovskite absorber offers a promising route to improve both efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Due to the defect‐tolerant nature of lead halide perovskites, iQDs c…
View article: Formamidinium lead iodide perovskite photovoltaics with MoS2 quantum dots
Formamidinium lead iodide perovskite photovoltaics with MoS2 quantum dots Open
We present the formation of a composite film made out of formamidinium lead iodide (FAPI) and molybdenum disulphide quantum dots (MoS 2 QDs) and propose a corresponding photovoltaic device architecture based on a ‘ type-I ’ alignment of th…
View article: Correlation between Photoluminescence Features and Enhanced Performance in Formamidinium Lead Triiodide Quantum Dot Solar Cells by Replacement of Octadecene
Correlation between Photoluminescence Features and Enhanced Performance in Formamidinium Lead Triiodide Quantum Dot Solar Cells by Replacement of Octadecene Open
In this study, an innovative approach is developed for fabricating formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI 3 ) quantum dots (QDs) by substitution of octadecene (ODE). The results showcase the formation of superior‐quality FAPbI 3 QD films, boa…
View article: Cluster-doping in silicon nanocrystals
Cluster-doping in silicon nanocrystals Open
Sn-cluster doping of Si nanocrystals represents a new approach to property tuning, which results in a significant bandgap reduction and an atypical size-dependent behaviour, as confirmed by both experimental and theoretical studies.
View article: Synthesis of water-stable and highly luminescent graphite quantum dots
Synthesis of water-stable and highly luminescent graphite quantum dots Open
Highly stable and environmentally friendly nitrogen-doped graphite quantum dots consisting of ∼12 layers of graphene, average diameter of ∼7.3 nm, prepared by atmospheric pressure microplasma are reported to have blue emission due to surfa…
View article: Rapid Plasma Exsolution from an A‐site Deficient Perovskite Oxide at Room Temperature
Rapid Plasma Exsolution from an A‐site Deficient Perovskite Oxide at Room Temperature Open
High‐performance nanoparticle platforms can drive catalysis progress to new horizons, delivering environmental and energy targets. Nanoparticle exsolution offers unprecedented opportunities that are limited by current demanding process con…
View article: Surfactant-free synthesis of copper nanoparticles and gas phase integration in CNT-composite materials
Surfactant-free synthesis of copper nanoparticles and gas phase integration in CNT-composite materials Open
Surfactant free synthesis of copper nanoparticles by using atmospheric plasma pressure.
View article: Tuning the Bandgap Character of Quantum‐Confined Si–Sn Alloyed Nanocrystals
Tuning the Bandgap Character of Quantum‐Confined Si–Sn Alloyed Nanocrystals Open
Nanocrystals in the regime between molecules and bulk give rise to unique electronic properties. Here, a thorough study focusing on quantum‐confined nanocrystals (NCs) is provided. At the level of density functional theory an approximate (…
View article: Bridging energy bands to the crystalline and amorphous states of Si QDs
Bridging energy bands to the crystalline and amorphous states of Si QDs Open
The relationship between crystallization process and opto-electronic properties of silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) synthesized by atmospheric pressure plasmas (APPs) is studied.
View article: Surface Functionalization of Grown-on-Tip ZnO Nanopyramids: From Fabrication to Light-Triggered Applications
Surface Functionalization of Grown-on-Tip ZnO Nanopyramids: From Fabrication to Light-Triggered Applications Open
We report on a combined chemical vapor deposition (CVD)/radio frequency (RF) sputtering synthetic strategy for the controlled surface modification of ZnO nanostructures by Ti-containing species. Specifically, the proposed approach consists…
View article: Microplasma-synthesized ultra-small NiO nanocrystals, a ubiquitous hole transport material
Microplasma-synthesized ultra-small NiO nanocrystals, a ubiquitous hole transport material Open
We report on a one-step hybrid atmospheric pressure plasma-liquid synthesis of ultra-small NiO nanocrystals (2 nm mean diameter), which exhibit strong quantum confinement and excellent compatibility as hole transport layer for various sola…
View article: Multi-functional MnO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials for photo-activated applications by a plasma-assisted fabrication route
Multi-functional MnO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials for photo-activated applications by a plasma-assisted fabrication route Open
F-doped β-MnO2 nanomaterials fabricated using a one-step plasma-assisted route display attractive functional performances in view of photo-activated self-cleaning/antifogging applications and wastewater treatment.