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Constructing WO3/TiO2 composite structure towards sufficient use of solar energy

Constructing WO3/TiO2 composite structure towards sufficient use of solar energy: "


Dan Su, Jingyu Wang, Yupan Tang, Cheng Liu, Lifei Liu, Xijiang Han

(Communication from Chem. Commun.)

Dan Su, Chem. Commun., 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c0cc04770h

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Down-converting lanthanide doped TiO2 photoelectrodes for efficiency enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cells

Down-converting lanthanide doped TiO2 photoelectrodes for efficiency enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cells: "Publication year: 2011
Source: Journal of Power Sources, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 February 2011
H., Hafez , M., Saif , M.S.A., Abdel-Mottaleb
Lanthanide (Ln3+) doped TiO2 down-conversion photoelectrodes (Ln3+=Eu3+ and Sm3+ ions) are used to enhance the photovoltaic efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). We report on achieving fill factors of 0.67 and 0.69 and efficiencies of 5.81% and 5.16% for Sm3+ and Eu3+ respectively. This is compared to the 4.23% efficiency for the undoped-titania photoelectrodes. This enhancement is probably due to the improved UV radiation harvesting via a down-conversion luminescence process by the lanthanide ions. The ?structure, optical and photoluminescence properties of the down-converting photoelectrode are characterized by X-ray diffraction? (?XRD?),? scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and room..."

Application of polypyrrole as a counter electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell

Application of polypyrrole as a counter electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell: "


Jiangbin Xia, Ling Chen, Shozo Yanagida

(Paper from J. Mater. Chem.)

Jiangbin Xia, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c0jm04116e

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Solution-processable ZnO nanoparticles obtained by low-temperature solventless synthesis

Solution-processable ZnO nanoparticles obtained by low-temperature solventless synthesis: "


Marc Estruga, Concepcion Domingo, Jose A. Ayllon

(Paper from J. Mater. Chem.)

Marc Estruga, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c0jm03812a

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Preparation of Fe3O4@Ag SERS substrate and its application in environmental Cr(VI) analysis

Preparation of Fe3O4@Ag SERS substrate and its application in environmental Cr(VI) analysis: "Publication year: 2011
Source: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 20 February 2011
Jingjing, Du , Chuanyong, Jing
A novel sensitive and recyclable SERS substrate which can actively concentrate chromate (Cr(VI)) in water and substantially enhance Raman signal was synthesized as uniform Fe3O4@Ag nanoparticles. The surface morphology, structure, and magnetic properties were characterized using transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry analysis. The closely spaced Fe3O4@Ag substrate with a core-shell structure exhibited a 25 nm surface roughness. The high saturation magnetization at 48.35 emu g-1 enabled the complete and rapid separation of the substrate from the solution. The sensitivity and reproducibility of the substrate were confirmed using a common...

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Graphical abstract: The synthesized Fe3O4@Ag nanoparticles with an average of 27 nm particle size and 25 nm surface roughness could be used as active SERS substrates for Cr(VI) determination. Research highlights: ► A simple process was introduced to synthesize Fe3O4@Ag magnetic nanostructures as SERS substrates. ► The SERS substrate can actively adsorb and concentrate Cr(VI) in water and substantially enhance Raman signal. ► Qualitative and quantitative determination of Cr(VI) was achieved using a portable Raman spectrometer, which provided a potential technique for in-situ Cr(VI) determination.
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CuInS2 quantum dots coated with CdS as high-performance sensitizers for TiO2 electrodes in photoelectrochemical cells

CuInS2 quantum dots coated with CdS as high-performance sensitizers for TiO2 electrodes in photoelectrochemical cells: "


Tzung-Luen Li, Yuh-Lang Lee, Hsisheng Teng

(Paper from J. Mater. Chem.)

Tzung-Luen Li, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c0jm04276e

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