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Developing strategies to manage ion-migration-induced phase segregation in wide-bandgap (WBG) perovskites is crucial for achieving high-performance perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs). However, maintaining continuous suppression of phase segregation from the film crystallization process to device operation remains a significant challenge. The present stu...
Continue readingPhotoinduced metal-to-ligand (or ligand-to-metal) charge-transfer (CT) states in metal complexes have been extensively studied toward the development of luminescent materials. However, previous studies have mainly focused on CT transitions between d- and π-orbitals. Herein, we report the demonstration of CT emission from 4f- to π-orbitals using a trivalent ...
Continue readingThis study focused on simulating the adsorption-based separation of Methylene Blue (MB) dye utilising Oryza sativa straw biomass (OSSB). Three distinct modelling approaches were employed: artificial neural networks (ANN), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), and response surface methodology (RSM). To evaluate the adsorbent’s potential, assessment...
Continue readingBiodiesel presents a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, yet traditional homogeneous catalysts like sodium and potassium hydroxide face challenges with separation and reuse. Calcium oxide (CaO) is an effective heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production, but its chemical instability under reaction conditions restricts its long-term performance. This stud...
Continue readingThis study investigates how biogenic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MS-NPs) extracted from rice straw residues, a sustainable and economical bio-source, affect White Ordinary Portland Cement (WOPC) paste performance. A comprehensive investigation using varied fractions of 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.0% MS-NPs as an additive to WOPC was conducted to analyze the phys...
Continue readingThe purpose of this research is to investigate the potential of chemical modification to improve the hydrophobic properties and thermal stability of bamboo fibers and to evaluate the sound absorption performance of raw and modified fibers. To achieve this goal, bamboo fibers were modified using stearic acid coatings and aluminum hydroxide nanoparticles. The resul...
Continue readingThe development of new materials exhibiting thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) for organic light-emitting device (OLED) applications, along with studies on the nature of their interaction with the host matrix in the emissive layer of the device, has recently received significant attention. A deeper investigation into the influence of the matrix can exp...
Continue readingThis study investigated the physical properties of hardened cement incorporating biomass ash (BA), considering the effect of the ratio of nonbridging oxygen atoms to tetrahedral-forming ions (NBO/T), a chemical indicator of ash. The reactivity of fly ash (FA) exhibited strong positive correlation with NBO/T, which can also serve as a reactivity indicator for other ...
Continue readingAtomically flat two-dimensional networks of boron are attracting attention as post-graphene materials. An introduction of cations between the boron atomic layers can exhibit unique electronic functions that are not achieved by neutral graphene or its derivatives. In the present study, we propose a synthesis strategy for ion-laminated boron layered materials in a ...
Continue readingThe inadequate thermal insulation of the building envelope contributes significantly to the high power consumption of air conditioners in houses. A crucial factor in raising a building’s energy efficiency involves utilizing bricks with high thermal resistance. This issue is accompanied by another critical challenge: recycling and disposing of waste in a way...
Continue readingThe jute hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) is considered as one of the major threats to jute cultivation. The best eco-friendly methods to combat these jute pests involve administration of nano-biopesticides, as a successful alternative to the toxic chemicals. In this study, a nano-biopesticide formulation containing green synthesized s...
Continue readingThree composites based on Poly (meta-aminophenol) (PmAP), (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) and graphene oxide (GO) were synthesized with initial GO dispersion of 3.3, 6.6, and 9.9 mg/mL. First, in-situ polymerization of meta-aminophenol monomer on the surface of graphene oxide (GO) was carried out. Then, the hydroxyl groups of both the GO and the polymer w...
Continue readingObjectives The oral healthcare sector is witnessing a significant increase in the creation of eco-friendly biomaterials intended to inflict minimal damage to humans and the environment, primarily due to the inadequacies of conventional synthetic restorative materials which have a short shelf life and are prone to instability. The main objective of this study was...
Continue readingThe discovery of fullerene following the synthesis of graphene marked a paradigm shift in chemistry. Here, we report the discovery of biycycloborane, arising from the synthesis of borophane (hydrogen boride). Uniquely, this synthesis method involves a decomposition mechanism rather than traditional atom-by-atom assembly, marking an unique approach to constructing...
Continue readingRecently, hexaazatriphenylene (HA)-based covalent organic frameworks have garnered attention as polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) in polymer electrolyte fuel cells due to their robust framework and strong ion-trapping capabilities. In this study, quinone-functionalized HA-based covalent organic frameworks (HAQ-COFs) are synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis. Thi...
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