Nanchang Hangkong University

About: Nanchang Hangkong University is a education organization based out in Nanchang, China. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Microstructure & Alloy. The organization has 7004 authors who have published 5270 publications receiving 62162 citations. The organization is also known as: Nanchang Aviation University.

Recent progress in ternary organic solar cells based on solution-processed non-fullerene acceptors

Abstract: The ternary blending strategy of introducing a third component into binary organic solar cells (BOSCs) is a feasible and efficient strategy to optimize the performance of BOSCs. Ternary organic solar cells (TOSCs) have an adjustable absorption band for matching the solar light characteristics, easily adjustable photoelectric performance and tunable micro-morphology; therefore, they have become a hotspot in the field of OSC research. Currently, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of TOSCs has been boosted over 17%. Herein, we give a review on the four possible working mechanisms of TOSCs, roles of the third component in TOSCs, recent progress made in different kinds of active layer materials of TOSCs based on solution-processed non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs), and recent advances in large-area TOSCs and their long-term stability. This review can provide some guidance for the further development of TOSCs. Finally, to help researchers understand the future of TOSCs, the challenges and prospects of TOSCs based on solution-processible NFAs have been provided.

Chlorine-mediated photocatalytic hydrogen production based on triazine covalent organic framework

Abstract: Covalent triazine-based frameworks (CTFs), as a type of 2D conjugated polymer, have attracted keen attention because of the promising visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for water splitting. Nonetheless, amelioration on the configuration and electronic microstructure of CTFs for enhanced photocatalytic performance is still challenging and anticipated. Herein, we developed a new strategy to synthesize visible-light-driven Cl-intercalated CTF-1 photocatalysts (labeled as Cl-ECF) via a ball-milling exfoliation-assisted acidification method. Many characterizations confirm the formation of Cl-C and Cl-N bonds in the Cl-ECF. The effects of the Cl-intercalation on the crystal structure, microstructure and charge transfer behaviors of CTF-1 were systematically studied by various characterizations and DFT calculation. The results revealed that Cl-ECF exhibited significantly promoted charge transfer, narrowed bandgap and enhanced photocatalytic activity of H2 production because Cl-C and Cl-N covalent bonds can form covalently interlayer channels in the Cl-ECF. The as-prepared Cl-ECF shows a hydrogen production rate of 1.296 mmol·g–1 h–1 under visible light irradiation, which is 2.2 times higher than that of CTF-1. This work could provide new insights into the new approach of intercalation modification to improve photocatalytic performance of 2D layered photocatalysts.