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- Jacobsson, Jesper, 1984-, et al.
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An open-access database and analysis tool for perovskite solar cells based on the FAIR data principles
- 2022
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Ingår i: Nature Energy. - : Springer Nature. - 2058-7546. ; 7:1, s. 107-115
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Large datasets are now ubiquitous as technology enables higher-throughput experiments, but rarely can a research field truly benefit from the research data generated due to inconsistent formatting, undocumented storage or improper dissemination. Here we extract all the meaningful device data from peer-reviewed papers on metal-halide perovskite solar cells published so far and make them available in a database. We collect data from over 42,400 photovoltaic devices with up to 100 parameters per device. We then develop open-source and accessible procedures to analyse the data, providing examples of insights that can be gleaned from the analysis of a large dataset. The database, graphics and analysis tools are made available to the community and will continue to evolve as an open-source initiative. This approach of extensively capturing the progress of an entire field, including sorting, interactive exploration and graphical representation of the data, will be applicable to many fields in materials science, engineering and biosciences.
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- Banin, U., et al.
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Nanotechnology for catalysis and solar energy conversion
- 2021
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Ingår i: Nanotechnology. - : Institute of Physics Publishing (IOPP). - 0957-4484 .- 1361-6528. ; 32:4
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This roadmap on Nanotechnology for Catalysis and Solar Energy Conversion focuses on the application of nanotechnology in addressing the current challenges of energy conversion: 'high efficiency, stability, safety, and the potential for low-cost/scalable manufacturing' to quote from the contributed article by Nathan Lewis. This roadmap focuses on solar-to-fuel conversion, solar water splitting, solar photovoltaics and bio-catalysis. It includes dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), perovskite solar cells, and organic photovoltaics. Smart engineering of colloidal quantum materials and nanostructured electrodes will improve solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency, as described in the articles by Waiskopf and Banin and Meyer. Semiconductor nanoparticles will also improve solar energy conversion efficiency, as discussed by Boschloo et al in their article on DSSCs. Perovskite solar cells have advanced rapidly in recent years, including new ideas on 2D and 3D hybrid halide perovskites, as described by Spanopoulos et al 'Next generation' solar cells using multiple exciton generation (MEG) from hot carriers, described in the article by Nozik and Beard, could lead to remarkable improvement in photovoltaic efficiency by using quantization effects in semiconductor nanostructures (quantum dots, wires or wells). These challenges will not be met without simultaneous improvement in nanoscale characterization methods. Terahertz spectroscopy, discussed in the article by Milot et al is one example of a method that is overcoming the difficulties associated with nanoscale materials characterization by avoiding electrical contacts to nanoparticles, allowing characterization during device operation, and enabling characterization of a single nanoparticle. Besides experimental advances, computational science is also meeting the challenges of nanomaterials synthesis. The article by Kohlstedt and Schatz discusses the computational frameworks being used to predict structure-property relationships in materials and devices, including machine learning methods, with an emphasis on organic photovoltaics. The contribution by Megarity and Armstrong presents the 'electrochemical leaf' for improvements in electrochemistry and beyond. In addition, biohybrid approaches can take advantage of efficient and specific enzyme catalysts. These articles present the nanoscience and technology at the forefront of renewable energy development that will have significant benefits to society.
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- Boschloo, G., et al.
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A comparative study of a polyene-diphenylaniline dye and Ru(dcbpy)(2)(NCS)(2) in electrolyte-based and solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells
- 2008
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Ingår i: Thin Solid Films. - : Elsevier BV. - 0040-6090 .- 1879-2731. ; 516:20, s. 7214-7217
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A small organic sensitizer, the polyene-diphenylaniline dye D5, was compared with the standard sensitizer N719 (Ru(dcbPY)(2)(NCS)(2)) in a dyesensitized solar cell investigation. In solar cells with relatively thin layers of mesoporous TiO2 (< 3 mu m) D5 outperformed N719 because of its high extinction coefficient. D5 showed also better performance than N719 in the case of sensitization of mesoporous ZnO. In solid-state solar cells, where the iodide/triiodide electrolyte was replaced by an amorphous hole conductor (spiro-OMeTAD), D5 gave promising preliminary results. The hole conductivity, observed in monolayers of D5 adsorbed at TiO2, may possibly lead to improved performance in such cells.
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- Agrell, H. G., et al.
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Conductivity studies of nanostructured TiO2 films permeated with electrolyte
- 2004
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Ingår i: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1520-6106 .- 1520-5207. ; 108:33, s. 12388-12396
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Charge transport in nanostructured TiO2 films permeated with an electrolyte was studied, using temperature-dependent conductivity and electron accumulation measurements. Two regions for charge transport were distinguished from the relationship between conductivity and electron concentration. In the first region (similar to1-20 electrons per TiO2 particle), the effective electron mobility is dependent on the electron concentration and values between 7 x 10(-4) and 78 x 10(-4) cm(2) V-1 s(-1) were determined. The activation energy of the mobility was similar to0.3 eV. The charge transport can be described with a trapping/detrapping model that involves localized band-gap states. In the second region (> 20 electrons per TiO2 particle), the effective electron mobility is independent of electron concentration and values of similar to150 x 10(-4) cm(2) V-1 s(-1) are calculated. The activation energy of mobility is in the range of 0-0.15 eV, depending on the electrolyte. Transport of electrons in the conduction band seems to be the most applicable model.
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- Aitola, Kerttu, et al.
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Carbon nanotube film replacing silver in high-efficiency solid-state dye solar cells employing polymer hole conductor
- 2015
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Ingår i: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1432-8488 .- 1433-0768. ; 19:10, s. 3139-3144
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A semitransparent, flexible single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) film was efficiently used in place of evaporated silver as the counter electrode of a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polymer-based solid-state dye solar cell (SSDSC): the solar-to-electrical energy conversion efficiency of the SWCNT-SSDSC was 4.8 % when it was 5.2 % for the Ag-SSDSC. The efficiency difference stemmed from a 0.1-V difference in the open-circuit voltage, whose reason was speculated to be related to the different recombination processes in the two types of SSDSCs.
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- Aitola, Kerttu, et al.
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Highly catalytic carbon nanotube counter electrode on plastic for dye solar cells utilizing cobalt-based redox mediator
- 2013
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Ingår i: Electrochimica Acta. - : Elsevier BV. - 0013-4686 .- 1873-3859. ; 111, s. 206-209
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A flexible, slightly transparent and metal-free random network of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on plain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic substrate outperformed platinum on conductive glass and on plastic as the counter electrode (CE) of a dye solar cell employing a Co(II/III)tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) complex redox mediator in 3-methoxypropionitrile solvent. The CE charge-transfer resistance of the SWCNT film was 0.60 Omega cm(2), 4.0 Omega cm(2) for sputtered platinum on indium tin oxide-PET substrate and 1.7 Omega cm(2) for thermally deposited Pt on fluorine-doped tin oxide glass, respectively. The solar cell efficiencies were in the same range, thus proving that an entirely carbon-based SWCNT film on plastic is as good CE candidate for the Co electrolyte. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- Cappel, Ute B., et al.
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A broadly absorbing perylene dye for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells.
- 2009
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Ingår i: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1932-7447 .- 1932-7455. ; 113:33, s. 14595-14597
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We present a new perylene sensitizer, ID 176, for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). The dye has the capability for very high photocurrents due to strong absorption from 400 to over 700 rim. Photocurrents Of LIP to 9 mA cm(-2) were achieved in solid-state DSCs employing the hole conductor 2,2'7,7'-tetrakis-(NN-di-p-methoxyphenylamine)-9,9'-spirobifluorene (spiro-MeOTAD), with a conversion efficiency of 3.2%. In contrast, the sensitizer did not perform well in conjunction with liquid iodide/tri-iodide electrolytes, suggesting a difference in the injection and regeneration mechanisms in these two types of dye-sensitized solar cells.
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- Fabregat-Santiago, F., et al.
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Influence of electrolyte in transport and recombination in dye-sensitized solar cells studied by impedance spectroscopy
- 2005
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Ingår i: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. - : Elsevier BV. - 0927-0248 .- 1879-3398. ; 87:04-jan, s. 117-131
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The main features of the characteristic impedance spectra of dye-sensitized solar cells are described in a wide range of potential conditions: from open to short circuit. An equivalent circuit model has been proposed to describe the parameters of electron transport, recombination, accumulation and other interfacial effects separately. These parameters were determined in the presence of three different electrolytes, both in the dark and under illumination. Shift in the conduction band edge due to the electrolyte composition was monitored in terms of the changes in transport resistance and charge accumulation in TiO2. The interpretation of the current-potential curve characteristics, fill factor, open-circuit photopotential and efficiency in the different conditions, was correlated with this shift and the features of the recombination resistance.
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- Gibson, Elizabeth A., et al.
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Dye sensitised solar cells with nickel oxide photocathodes prepared via scalable microwave sintering
- 2013
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Ingår i: Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP. - : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - 1463-9076 .- 1463-9084. ; 15:7, s. 2411-2420
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Photoactive NiO electrodes for cathodic dye-sensitised solar cells (p-DSCs) have been prepared with thicknesses ranging between 0.4 and 3.0 mu m by spray-depositing pre-formed NiO nanoparticles on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrates. The larger thicknesses were obtained in sequential sintering steps using a conventional furnace (CS) and a newly developed rapid discharge sintering (RDS) method. The latter procedure is employed for the first time for the preparation of p-DSCs. In particular, RDS represents a scalable procedure that is based on microwave-assisted plasma formation that allows the production in series of mesoporous NiO electrodes with large surface areas for p-type cell photocathodes. RDS possesses the unique feature of transmitting heat from the bulk of the system towards its outer interfaces with controlled confinement of the heating zone. The use of RDS results in a drastic reduction of processing times with respect to other deposition methods that involve heating/calcination steps with associated reduced costs in terms of energy. P1-dye sensitized NiO electrodes obtained via the RDS procedure have been tested in DSC devices and their performances have been analysed and compared with those of cathodic DSCs derived from CS-deposited samples. The largest conversion efficiencies (0.12%) and incident photon-to-current conversion efficiencies, IPCEs (50%), were obtained with sintered NiO electrodes having thicknesses of similar to 1.5-2.0 mu m. In all the devices, the photogenerated holes in NiO live significantly longer (tau(h) similar to 1 s) than have previously been reported for P1-sensitized NiO photocathodes. In addition, P1-sensitised sintered electrodes give rise to relatively high photovoltages (up to 135 mV) when the triiodide-iodide redox couple is used.
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- Hagfeldt, A., et al.
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1.20 - Mesoporous Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
- 2022
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Ingår i: Comprehensive Renewable Energy, Second Edition: Volume 1-9. - : Elsevier BV. ; , s. 447-462
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Photovoltaics, or solar cells, are fast growing both with regards to industrialization and research. Globally, the total PV installation is around 40 GW and an annual growth rate of 45% has been experienced over recent years. In the comparison between different photovoltaic technologies a figure of merit is the production cost per peak watt of solar electricity produced. For so called second generation thin film solar cells production costs down to and even below 1 $ W−1 peak are reported. To be competitive with conventional energy sources for large-scale electricity production new PV technologies need to aim at production costs below 0.5 $ W−1 peak. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) is a molecular solar cell technology which have the potential to achieve production costs below 0.5 $ W−1 peak. DSC is based on molecular and nanometer-scale components. Record cell efficiencies of 12%, promising stability data and means of energy efficient production methods have been accomplished. As selling points for the DSC technology the prospect of low-cost investments and fabrication are key features. DSCs offer the possibilities to design solar cells with a large flexibility in shape, color, and transparency. This chapter describes the basic principles of the operation of DSC, the state-of-the-art, the materials development that is currently taking place as well as the potentials for future development.
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- Hagfeldt, A., et al.
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Dye-Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells
- 2013. - 2
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Ingår i: Solar cells. - Amsterdam, London : Elsevier. - 9780123869647 ; , s. 385-441
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Production cost per peak watt of solar electricity produced is critical to various PV technologies and second-generation thin-film solar cells. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC), a molecular solar cell technology, has the potential to significantly lower production costs below previous PV technologies. DSC research groups have been established around the world. Integration into different products opens up new commercial opportunities for niche applications with large flexibilities in product shape, colour, and transparency.
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- Hagfeldt, Anders, et al.
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Dye-sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells
- 2012. - 2
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Ingår i: Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics Findamentals and Applications, 2nd Edition. - Oxford : Academic Press. ; , s. 479-542
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. The Handbook of Photovoltaics will be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. The Handbook covers the principles of solar cell function, the raw materials, photovoltaic systems, standards, calibration, testing, economics and case studies. The editors have assembled a cast of internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia. The report is essential reading for: Physicists, electronic engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policy-makers relating to photovoltaics.
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- Hagfeldt, A., et al.
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Dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells
- 2018. - 3
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Ingår i: McEvoy's Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications. - : Elsevier BV. ; , s. 503-565
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Production cost per peak watt of solar electricity produced is critical to various PV technologies and second-generation thin-film solar cells. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC), a molecular solar cell technology, has the potential to significantly lower production costs below previous PV technologies. DSC research groups have been established around the world. Integration into different products opens up new commercial opportunities for niche applications with large flexibilities in product shape, color, and transparency.
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- Hagfeldt, A., et al.
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Mesoporous dye-sensitized solar cells
- 2012
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Ingår i: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. - : Elsevier. - 9780080878737 ; , s. 481-496
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Photovoltaics, or solar cells, are fast growing both with regards to industrialization and research. Globally, the total PV installation is around 40 GW and an annual growth rate of 45% has been experienced over recent years. In the comparison between different photovoltaic technologies a figure of merit is the production cost per peak watt of solar electricity produced. For so called second generation thin film solar cells production costs down to and even below 1 $/W-1 peak are reported. To be competitive with conventional energy sources for large-scale electricity production new PV technologies need to aim at production costs below 0.5 $/W-1 peak. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) is a molecular solar cell technology which have the potential to achieve production costs below 0.5 $/W-1 peak. DSC is based on molecular and nanometer-scale components. Record cell efficiencies of 12%, promising stability data and means of energy efficient production methods have been accomplished. As selling points for the DSC technology the prospect of low-cost investments and fabrication are key features. DSCs offer the possibilities to design solar cells with a large flexibility in shape, color, and transparency. This chapter describes the basic principles of the operation of DSC, the state-of-the-art, the materials development that is currently taking place as well as the potentials for future development.
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- Imani, Roghayeh, et al.
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Band edge engineering of TiO2@DNA nanohybrids and implications for capacitive energy storage devices.
- 2015
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Ingår i: Nanoscale. - : RSC Publishing. - 2040-3364 .- 2040-3372. ; 7:23, s. 10438-10448
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Novel mesoporous TiO2@DNA nanohybrid electrodes, combining covalently encoded DNA with mesoporous TiO2 microbeads using dopamine as linker, were prepared and characterised for application in supercapacitors. Detailed information about donor density, charge transfer resistance and chemical capacitance, which have important role in the performance of an electrochemical device, were studied by electrochemical methods. The results indicated the improvement of electrochemical performance of TiO2 nanohybrid electrode by DNA surface functionalisation. A supercapacitor was constructed from TiO2@DNA nanohybrids with PBS as electrolyte. From the supercapacitor experiment, it was found that the addition of DNA played an important role in improving the specific capacitance (Cs) of the TiO2 supercapacitor. The highest Cs value of 8 F/g was observed for TiO2@DNA nanohybrids. The nanohybrid electrodes were shown to be stable over long-term cycling, retaining 95% of their initial specific capacitance after 1500 cycles.
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- Michaels, Hannes, et al.
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Copper coordination polymers with selective hole conductivity
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of Materials Chemistry A. - : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - 2050-7488 .- 2050-7496. ; 10:17, s. 9582-9591
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Emerging technologies in solar energy will be critical in enabling worldwide society in overcoming the present energy challenges and reaching carbon net zero. Inefficient and unstable charge transport materials limit the current emerging energy conversion and storage technologies. Low-dimensional coordination polymers represent an alternative, unprecedented class of charge transport materials, comprised of molecular building blocks. Here, we provide a comprehensive study of mixed-valence coordination polymers from an analysis of the charge transport mechanism to their implementation as hole-conducting layers. Cu-II dithiocarbamate complexes afford morphology control of 1D polymer chains linked by (CuI2X2) copper halide rhombi. Concerted theoretical and experimental efforts identified the charge transport mechanism in the transition to band-like transport with a modeled effective hole mass of 6m(e). The iodide-bridged coordination polymer showed an excellent conductivity of 1 mS cm(-1) and a hole mobility of 5.8 10(-4) cm(2) (V s)(-1) at room temperature. Nanosecond selective hole injection into coordination polymer thin films was captured by nanosecond photoluminescence of halide perovskite films. Coordination polymers constitute a sustainable, tunable alternative to the current standard of heavily doped organic hole conductors.
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