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DOE OSTI2014

Solution-processable white-light-emitting germanium nanocrystals

This paper describes an efficient chemical route for the synthesis of visible light emitting nanocrystals of germanium (ncGe). The synthesis started by heating Ge(II) iodide at 300 °C in argon atmosphere. Spectroscopic characterizations confirmed the formation of diamond cubic lattice structures of ncGe. By grafting hydrophobic chains on the ncGe surface, the dispersions in nonpolar solvents of the ncGe became very stable. The as-synthesized ncGe showed the bluish white photoluminescence (PL) feature, but it was found that the PL spectrum is composed of many different emission spectra. Therefore, the color-tuning of white light emission is demonstrated through the witting removal of extra ncGe with unfavorable emission feature by making full use of column chromatographic techniques. - Highlights: • Visible light emitting nanocrystals of germanium was synthesized by chemical reduction of germanium iodide. • White light emission was achieved by control over size distribution of germanium nanocrystals. • Tuning the color of white light was achieved by separation of nanocrystals by emission.

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DOE OSTI2016

Growth mechanism and magnetic properties of magnetite nanoparticles during solution process

We investigated the growth mechanism of magnetite nanoparticles during chemical synthesis by analyzing their physicochemical properties. The transformation from metallic precursor to particles and the growth of the particle occurred during chemical synthesis. During the transformation process, Fe(acac){sub 3}, which was used as a metallic precursor, was decomposed, fabricating an Fe oleate. The Fe oleates then agglomerated to each other to form Fe oleate clusters. Finally, the Fe oleate cluster was reduced, and a magnetite nanoparticle was fabricated. During the growth process of the magnetite nanoparticle, the diameter of the magnetite nanoparticles increased as the reaction temperature increased. Then, the Fe oleates on the surface of the magnetite nanoparticle were reduced at a constant rate, and as a result, the magnetite nanoparticle grew significantly. - Highlights: • The growth mechanism of magnetite nanoparticle was found by analyzing properties. • The growth mechanism consisted of nucleus generation and particle growth. • Magnetite was prepared using Fe(acac){sub 3}, Fe oleates, and Fe oleate clusters. • Fe oleates on the surface of the particles were reduced at a constant rate. • The nanoparticles increased in diameter due to the reduction of the Fe oleates.

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DOE OSTI2018

Solution processed metal-doped NiS/PEDOT:PSS composite thin films as an efficient electrode for quantum-dot sensitized solar cells

Highlights: • Metal-doped NiS/PEDOT:PSS chrysanthemum flower like structure was fabricated. • Deposition of PEDOT: PSS into Cu-NiS enhances the V{sub oc} and PCE. • Introduction of PEDOT: PSS acts as a passivation layer for reducing charge recombination. • Cu-NiS/PEDOT:PSS shows higher onset potential with higher limiting current density. - Abstract: Cu-doped NiS with PEDOT:PSS chrysanthemum flower-like structures, which were composed of many nanopetal bunches in a radial fashion, were synthesized using a modest, eco-friendly and cost effective method. The 5 wt.% Cuph/PEDOT:PSS produced a minute amount of PEDOT:PSS, which exhibiting outstanding electrochemical performance in QDSSCs. The synergetic effects of the composite were investigated and a PCE of 4.87%, fill factor of 0.51, J{sub sc} of 13.75 mA cm{sup −2}, and V{sub oc} of 0.549 V in a polysulfide electrolyte were obtained. The electrode exhibited great electrocatalytic activities and lower charge transfer resistance than that of the bare NiS and Cu-doped NiS, making it a promising material for both fuel cells and QDSSCs. The improved performance of the 5 wt.% Cuph/PEDOT:PSS electrode was attributed mainly to the large surface area, greater electrical conductivity and high electrocatalytic activity.

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