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Scientists make 1st discovery of electronic crystallites in solids




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S. Korean scientists make 1st discovery of electronic crystallites in solids




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FAO supporting Cambodia installing 1,600 VMS units




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Dark patterns and digitally conscious products

To gain and retain customer trust, brands have to focus on ethical online design in their apps




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Catalytic kinetic growth of a half-metallic hexagonal boron nitride-graphene lateral heterostructure using transition metal single-atom catalysts on Rh(111)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30498-30507
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05741D, Paper
Yandi Zhu, Weihu Li, Xiaoyan Ren, Lili Zhang, Xingju Zhao, Shunfang Li
Transition metal single-atom catalysts (TM = Mn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, and W) promote growth of a h-BN-G heterostructure on C-dimer-unpreferred Rh(111).
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Multifunctional characteristics of a one-dimensional bimetallic oxyhydroxide nanorod-coupled polyaniline interface for accelerated water and urea electrolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30743-30756
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05082G, Paper
Niranjanmurthi Lingappan, Sandhiya Lakshmanan, Wonoh Lee
Designing an efficient and durable electrocatalyst is central to hydrogen production technologies such as hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and urea oxidation reaction.
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Electrochemical synthesis of wormcast-like Pd-based polycrystalline high entropy aggregates for methanol water co-electrocatalysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30757-30767
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06304J, Paper
Yaxing Liu, Wenhao Ding, Jiaxin Liu, Guizhe Zhao, Weiyin Li, Yaqing Liu
A wormcast-like nanostructure of PdFeCoNiCu-pHENs with enriched grain boundary defects was synthesized via electrodeposition. This work opens new possibilities for designing advanced nanomaterials aimed at efficient electrochemical energy conversion.
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Metal–organic framework derived low-crystallinity cobalt–nitrogen–carbon electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction to ammonia

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30409-30419
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05443A, Paper
Yue Cao, Shengbo Yuan, Wenbo Zhou, Yan Hai, Xiaoman Li, Min Luo
NO3 and H2O molecules adsorbed on the surface of Co–N–C-500 are activated and dissociated. The generated active hydrogen species (*H) can promote the hydrogenation of the intermediates and thus increase the NH3 yield.
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Ways to Install Wi fi Signal Booster devices

If resetting your router or perhaps installing DD-WRT hasn’t helped to fix spotty Wi-Fi, you need a booster. This device sucks the current Wi fi signal, amplifies it, and rebroadcasts the signals on its own network, supplying you with a stronger connection to http://lunchboxguitars.com/what-are-the-best-ransomware-protection-tools all of your devices. A enhancer is a good approach to […]




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Innovative 3D-printed pedestrian bridge installed at IIT-Hyderabad campus

The 7.50-meter bridge, developed by a team led by KVL Subramaniam from the Department of Civil Engineering, promises added flexibility in printed forms and efficient structural systems




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Cuprous-based layered single-crystalline scintillators for X-ray detection and imaging

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17587-17594
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03080J, Paper
Yuke Zhao, Danping Chen, Haitao Tang, Hailin Liu, Yong Liu, Yangyang Dang, Qianqian Lin
A new metal halide single crystal (C6H10N2)2Cu2I3(PO2)3 was demonstrated. The optical and X-ray properties of (C6H10N2)2Cu2I3(PO2)3 were fully characterized and evaluated, which demonstrated great potential for X-ray detection and imaging.
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Modifying the liquid crystalline chessboard tiling - Soft reticular self-assembly of side-chain fluorinated polyphiles

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04076G, Paper
Open Access
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Christian Anders, Virginia-Marie Fischer, Tianyi Tan, Mohamed Alaasar, Rebecca Waldecker, Yubin Ke, Yu Cao, Feng Liu, Carsten Tschierske
Development of new functional materials requires the understanding of the fundamental rules of complex superstructure formation in self-assembling systems. Here we report new liquid crystalline honeycombs based on reticular self-assembly...
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Stabilizing perovskite quantum dot oxygen sensors through ultra-long 2 mm horizontally aligned nanopores in anodic alumina oxide templates

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03851G, Paper
Johan Iskandar, Chih-Yi Liu, Chih-Chien Lee, Kuan-Yu Ke, M. Rivaldi Ali Septian, Richie Estrada, Humaidi Humaidi, Sajal Biring, Cheng-Shane Chu, Zong-Liang Tseng, Shun-Wei Liu
Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) offer potential for gas sensing, though stability limits use. Johan et al. enhanced PQD stability with a horizontally aligned anodic alumina oxide template, maintaining fluorescence for 3 weeks without change.
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Large magnetic anisotropy and rotating cryomagnetocaloric effect in single-crystalline paramagnetic lanthanide calcium oxyborates LnCa4O(BO3)3 with Ln = Pr, Nd, Gd, Tm, Er

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03249G, Paper
Fatiha Azrour, Romain Viennois, Jérôme Long, Corine Reibel, Jérome Debray, Fapeng Yu, Shujun Zhang, Mickaël Beaudhuin, Jerome Rouquette
The lanthanide calcium oxyborates LnCa4O(BO3)3 compounds form a family of multifunctional materials with promising nonlinear and linear optical properties and piezoelectrical properties because of their polar crystal structure. In the...
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Supramolecular gels: a versatile crystallization toolbox

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10604-10619
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00271G, Review Article
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Rafael Contreras-Montoya, Luis Álvarez de Cienfuegos, José A. Gavira, Jonathan W. Steed
Supramolecular gels are unique materials formed through the self-assembly of low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs). Their versatility has allowed the expansion of gel crystallization processes, giving a new impetus to this field.
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Multidimensionally ordered mesoporous intermetallics: Frontier nanoarchitectonics for advanced catalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00484A, Tutorial Review
Hao Lv, Ben Liu
This perspective summarizes recent progress in rational design and synthesis of multidimensionally ordered mesoporous intermetallics, and propose new frontier nanoarchitectonics for designing high-performance functional nanocatalysts.
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No more stalled projects?

Anuj Puri welcomes the initiatives from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to ensure smoother completion of projects




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Escalator installed at Salem two-tier bus stand yet to open to the public




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Rocky IV (1985) / starring, written and directed by Sylvester Stallone [DVD].

[U.K.] : Warner Bros, [2020]




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Two women returning from work fatally knocked down by speeding car in Telangana’s Pedapalli

Peddapalli town police launched an investigation to trace the car involved in the road accident




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In situ self-reconstructed hierarchical bimetallic oxyhydroxide nanosheets of metallic sulfides for high-efficiency electrochemical water splitting

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1797-1807
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02090H, Communication
Yaning Fan, Junjun Zhang, Jie Han, Mengyuan Zhang, Weiwei Bao, Hui Su, Nailiang Wang, Pengfei Zhang, Zhenghong Luo
The obtained bimetallic sulfide catalyst can be reconstituted as FeCoOOH, which has high efficacy for water splitting. The activation energy barrier of key reaction steps can be effectively reduced by dual-metal cooperation.
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Pakistan’s top court blocks execution of mentally-ill murder convict

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers




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Kozhikode Corporation declared fully digitally literate, Opposition unhappy

UDF-led Oppn. boycotts event; senior citizens in 75 wards trained to use mobile phones, internet, says Mayor




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'Stall Speed' and 'Escape Velocity': Empty Metaphors or Empirical Realities? [electronic journal].




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1185-2019 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Cable Installation in Generating Stations and Industrial Facilities - Redline [electronic journal].

IEEE / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated




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484-2019 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications - Redline [electronic journal].

IEEE / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated




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Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over CuNi bimetallic catalysts: the synergistic effect of interfacial active sites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2479-2488
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00145A, Research Article
Yiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Shuangxi Xing, Zuhang Jin, Tingting Xiao
ECO of HMF to FDCA and ECR to BHMF with high yield have been studied on CuNi-based bimetallic catalysts. The presence of the Cu–O–Ni interfacial area was beneficial for promoting the catalytic performance in ECO.
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Electrochemical reconstruction of metal–organic gels into crystalline oxy-hydroxide heterostructures for efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysis

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05799F, Edge Article
Open Access
Kang Liu, Haikuo Lan, Yuting Chen, Weicheng Tang, Zhenyu Xiao, Yunmei Du, Jun Xing, Zexing Wu, Lei Wang
An amorphous MOG electrochemically reconstitutes to a crystalline NiOOH/FeOOH heterostructure with the morphology changed from nanofibers to nanosheets as a high-performance OER electrocatalyst.
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Pathway control in metallosupramolecular polymerization of a monoalkynylplatinum(II) terpyridine complex through competitive complex formation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06083K, Edge Article
Open Access
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Minhye Kim, Heekyoung Choi, Minjoo Kim, Seonghan Kim, Seohyeon Yun, Eunji Lee, Jaeheung Cho, Sung Ho Jung, Jong Hwa Jung
The modification of metalloligands based on bis-type amideterpyridine platinum(II) complexes not only induces the formation of helical supramolecular polymers but also introduces a kinetic trapping strategy in competitive conditions.
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Pronounced Electronic Modulation of Geometrically-Regulated Metalloenediyne Cyclization

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05396F, Edge Article
Open Access
Sarah E. Lindahl, Erin M. Metzger, Chun-Hsing Chen, Maren Pink, Jeff Zaleski
Using a diverse array of thermally robust phosphine enediyne ligands (dxpeb, X = Ph, Ph-pOCH3, Ph-pCF3, Ph-m2CH3, Ph-m2CF3, iPr, Cy, and tBu) a novel suite of cisplatin-like Pt(II) metalloenediynes (3,...
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Microfluidic antisolvent crystallization for chiral symmetry breaking

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5055-5064
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00658E, Paper
Jiye Jang, Gerard Coquerel, Tae Seok Seo, Woo-Sik Kim, Bum Jun Park
Microfluidic antisolvent crystallization was used to study the effect of solution volume on chiral symmetry breaking (CSB) in NaClO3 crystals. 100% CSB occurs below a critical emulsion volume due to rapid molecule depletion and suppressed nucleation.
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RSC - Metallomics latest articles




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Parliamentary Panel highlights significant delays in installation of telemetry systems in critical flood-prone areas

The Committee's report on the performance audit of schemes for flood control and forecasting underscores the need for urgent action to ensure timely and effective flood management




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A reaction based carbazole–indolium conjugate probe for the selective detection of environmentally toxic ions

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00301B, Paper
Jayasudha Palanisamy, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh
Carbazole–indolium based colorimetric probe was designed for detecting cyanide ions in various water samples. An outstanding response was shown by paper test strips prepared using the probe for the easy detection of cyanide in real time.
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As India’s installed solar capacity crosses 90GW, a look at the journey 

Sun-sational growth: In September, India’s installed solar power capacity reached 90,762 MW. Given the current rate of monthly capacity additions, there is little doubt that installed capacity will exceed 100 GW in 2024-25.




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What you should know before you install rooftop solar

From picking the right module to asking the right questions on quality and maintenance, a shopping guide for rooftop solar systems




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Liquid crystalline collagen assemblies as substrates for directed alignment of human Schwann cells

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00534A, Paper
Open Access
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Homa Ghaiedi, Luis Carlos Pinzon Herrera, Saja Alshafeay, Leonard Harris, Jorge Almodovar, Karthik Nayani
Collagen is a key component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and well-oriented domains of collagen are important for mimicking the local cell environment in vitro. Here, we demonstrate macroscopic alignment on collagen in 2-D substrates and 3-D hydrogels.
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Every institution can be improved, but that doesn't mean it is fundamentally flawed: CJI Chandrachud in Mumbai

The Chief Justice of India emphasises institutional improvement without undermining the judiciary’s fundamental strength and maturity in decision-making processes




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Structure determination of difficult-to-crystallize organic molecules by co-crystallization of a phosphorylated macrocycle

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6358-6366
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01498G, Research Article
Heng Li, Zhijin Li, Juli Jiang, Chen Lin, Leyong Wang
This work reported that 37 different difficult-to-crystallize guest molecules were co-crystallized with the host macrocycle F[3]A1-[P(O)Ph]3 at room temperature, and the molecular structures of the guests could be determined by SCXRD.
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Effective BPA degradation in water: the integration of bimetallic UiO-66 Ce–Zr

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35090-35096
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06460G, Paper
Open Access
Leidy Marcela Gallo, Juan L. Obeso, Nora S. Portillo-Vélez, Carlos E. Garduño-Albino, Catalina V. Flores, Leonardo Herrera-Zuñiga, Alejandro Islas-Jácome, Ricardo A. Peralta, Carolina Leyva
In this work, a bimetallic MOF UiO-66 Ce–Zr to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) in water was synthesised. The material exhibited a remarkable degradation efficiency of 84.3% under UV irradiation for 240 minutes.
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Transient crystallisation of rare earth carbonates during the hydrothermal oxidation of siderite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35305-35322
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05212A, Paper
Open Access
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Maddin M., Rateau R., Szucs A. M., Terribili L., Rodriguez-Blanco J. D.
The researchers investigated the interaction between multi-component rare earth element-bearing aqueous solutions and siderite grains under hydrothermal conditions.
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Tailoring dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composites by blending co-crystallizable polymers for stretchable electronics

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36022-36030
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05968A, Paper
Open Access
Minjun Kim, Moonsung Park, Hobin Seon, Sohyun Choi, Hee Joong Kim, Sangwon Kim
A dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composite exhibits self-healing capabilities and is ideal for wearable strain sensor applications.
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Synthesis of Cu/Mn/Ce polymetallic oxide catalysts and catalytic ozone treatment of wastewater

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35993-36004
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06052K, Paper
Open Access
Jinlong Zhong, Xue feng Mao, Guanyu Wang, Heng Li, Junfang Li, Sijian Qu, Jianwei Zhao
Non-homogeneous ozone-catalyzed oxidation technology is one of the effective ways of treating wastewater, the core of which lies in the development of efficient ozone oxidation catalysts.
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Israel-Iran tensions escalate: Retaliatory strikes target military installations in Tehran

The Israeli military cited continuous Iranian attacks from multiple fronts since October 7, affirming Israel’s right to retaliate




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Chemistry of organometallic nucleic acid components: personal perspectives and prospects for the future

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02634A, Perspective
Mateusz Klarek, Konrad Kowalski
Article summarizes over 12 years of studies on organometallic nucleic acid components in our laboratory. It outlines synthetic chemistry, redox, photophysical and biological properties alike. It also shows directions for future development.
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Morphology-dependent Li+ ion dynamics in X-ray amorphous and crystalline Li3PS4 prepared by solvent-assisted synthesis

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02636E, Paper
Open Access
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Jonas Spychala, Christoph Mandl, Katharina Hogrefe, H. Martin R. Wilkening, Bernhard Gadermaier
Ionic conductivity of Li3PS4 if synthesized by a solvent-assisted method strongly depends on overall and surface morphology. Amorphous Li3PS4 shows a rather high conductivity which is only slightly enhanced when going to the (nano-)crystalline form.
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Coinage metal(I) clusters supported by a 1,10-phenanthroline-phosphine: orange-to-NIR phosphorescence, metallophilic interactions and enhanced cytotoxicity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18027-18036
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02642J, Paper
Alexander V. Artem'ev, Maria P. Davydova, Lyubov S. Klyushova, Evgeniy H. Sadykov, Mariana I. Rakhmanova, Taisiya S. Sukhikh
Based on 2-(diphenylphosphino)-1,10-phenanthroline, a series of small metal(I) clusters, exhibiting orange to NIR phosphorescence and strong dose-dependent cytotoxicity.
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De-templated crystallization in 2D perovskites for enhanced photovoltaic efficiency

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8284-8292
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03272A, Paper
Fang Zeng, Zhenhuang Su, Weiyu Kong, Feng Li, Yuhang Liang, Xingmo Zhang, Tao Wang, Lin Zhang, Yuze Lvtao, Runkai Liu, Xingyu Gao, Jun Huang, Xudong Yang, Rongkun Zheng
A de-templated crystallization strategy using a stable intermediate to promote out-of-plane crystallization of layered 2D perovskites was proposed, in favor of highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.
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Quantitatively detecting and characterizing metallic lithium in lithium-based batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03468F, Review Article
Zhi Zheng, Xue Fang, Wei Deng, Peng Li, Xiaobo Zheng, Hang Zhang, Lin Li, Shulei Chou, Yuan Chen, Yongbing Tang, Jiazhao Wang
Quantitative detection and characterization methods for analysis of metallic Li and related inactive components of Li batteries and their related characteristics are discussed.
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Regulating the Crystallization of Mixed-Halide Perovskites by Cation Alloying for Perovskite-Organic Tandem Solar Cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03045A, Paper
Mingqian Chen, Yanxun Li, Zixin Zeng, Ming Liu, Tao Du, Xiaofeng Huang, Leyu Bi, Jiarong Wang, Wenlin Jiang, Yidan An, Sai Wing Tsang, Jun Yin, Shengfan Wu, Alex K. Y. Jen
Halide segregation and energy loss pose significant challenges for wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells, impairing their photovoltage and device stability. These issues are often exacerbated by inferior film quality and inhomogeneous...
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