The development of high voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies generates new paradigms in research. In particular and contrary to the AC case, investigation of electrical conduction is not only needed for understanding the dielectric breakdown bu...
Photoinduced charge separation (PCS) plays an essential role in various solar energy conversions such as photovoltaic conversion in solar cells. Usually, PCS in solar cells occurs stepwise via solar energy absorption by light absorbers (dyes, inorgan...
The rapid development of the global energy industry has driven an escalating worldwide demand for lithium resources. As a major lithium source, salt lake brines contain abundant divalent ions that hinder efficient lithium extraction. Compared with co...
Surface-coupled transition metal oxyhydroxide (TMOOH) on semiconductor (SC)-based photoanodes are effective strategies for improving photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance. However, there is a substantial difference between the current density and th...
Interfacial charge-transfer (ICT) transitions involved in charge-separation mechanisms are expected to enable efficient photovoltaic conversions through one-step charge-separation processes. With this in mind, the charge-transfer complex fabricated f...
The present review is related to the novel approach for improvement of the optical properties of wide bandgap metal oxides, in particular TiO2, based on the formation of the inorganic–organic hybrids that display absorption in the visible spect...
Electrochemical water oxidation is a grave half-reaction in overall water splitting. However, its practical efficiency is largely restricted by sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics and the poor electrical conductivity of many transition-...
Humidity sensing is essential in medical fields such as respiratory support, neonatal care, sterilization, and pharmaceutical storage. However, current sensors face limitations, including slow response/recovery, low sensitivity, and poor long-term st...
The development of simulated-solar-light photocatalysts for methyl orange (MO) removal is limited by insufficient light utilization, rapid photogenerated charge recombination, and restricted interfacial reaction sites. Here, vertically aligned ZnO na...
Charge transfer dynamics fundamentally influence energy conversion efficiency in excited electronic states, directly impacting photoelectric conversion, molecular electronics, and catalysis. The core hole clock (CHC) technique enables the precise mea...
Hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are receiving huge attention owing to their marvelous advantages, such as low cost, high efficiency, and superior optoelectronics characteristics. Despite their promising potential, charge-...
Fast-charging graphite-based lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are limited by sluggish Li+ desolvation, interfacial charge transfer, and solid-state diffusion in graphite (Gr). Herein, a salt-concentration-regulated lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)im...
In this paper, capacitance/conductance-voltage characteristics (C/G-V) under illumination was achieved to investigate the dynamic mechanism of stored charges in OLEDs with a structure of ITO/ PEDOT:PSS/PMMA/Alq3/Al. For all devices, at least two peak...
Efficient photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes requires coordinated control of nanostructure, surface chemical environment, and interfacial charge transport. In this work, rare-earth-modified copper-oxalate-derived CuO nanostructures (RE = Ce, Sm,...
We investigate the interfacial properties of the non-halogenated ionic liquid (IL), trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(mandelato)borate, [P6,6,6,14][BMB], in proximity to solid surfaces, by means of surface force measurement. The system consists of...
We, for the first time, report a temporal evolution of the electroluminescence (EL) intensity in lead sulfide (PbS) colloidal quantum dot (CQD) infrared light-emitting diodes. The EL intensity was varied during infrared light emission, and its origin...
On the basis of a survey on the relevant literature it can be stated that some views and approaches concerning the charged state of adsorbed species and the charge transfer processes occurring with them are far from being unambiguous even in some res...
High-energy-density supercapacitors are attracting increasing interest as electrochemical energy-storage devices capable of bridging the gap between conventional electric double-layer capacitors and rechargeable batteries. However, increasing energy...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a widely studied semiconductor whose interfacial redox properties strongly influence its photocatalytic and biological performance. In this work, TiO2 nanomaterials were surface-functionalized with green tea waste extract (...
The electrochemical properties of ion-exchanger-based solvent polymeric ion-selective electrodes (ISEs)—bulk and interfacial resistance, capacitance, and polarization under a galvanostatic current step—are studied, with a nitrate ISE base...
While graphene-based lubricants are well-studied, the tribological potential of emerging carbon–nitride and carbon–boron 2D materials remains largely unexplored. Herein, by using first-principles calculations implemented in the VASP code,...
Non-conjugated polymer-derived functional nanocomposites are one of the important ways to develop multifunctional hybrids. By increasing the degree of crosslinking, their photophysical properties can be improved. PbS is a class of narrow bandgap infr...
The use of electroactive polyaniline (PANI) as an electrode material for a symmetric supercapacitor has been reported. The material was synthesized via interfacial polymerization, using ammonium per sulfate, dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid (DBSA), and g...
This study presents the first evidence for the photocatalytic performance of ZnO/CuxO hexagonal nanowires leading to sulfamethazine (SMT) degradation. The chemical composition of the nanowires was determined by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The sample wi...
Positively charged nanofiltration (NF) technology is considered a green and low-cost method for mono/divalent cation separation. Nevertheless, the separation rejection mechanisms of these NF membranes have yet to be extensively investigated. In this...
The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources requires efficient energy storage technologies to prevent losses. Supercapacitors are key devices for these applications due to their high power density and rapid electrostatic storage capabilities....
PEDOT nanowires (NWs) directly grown on the conducting electrode of quartz resonators enable an advanced electrogravimetric analysis of their charge storage behavior. Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) and its coupling with electroche...
This review analyzes electrochemically deposited polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposite thin films containing metallic, semiconducting, and dielectric fillers, including Ag/PANI, Mo/MoOx/PANI, CeO2/PANI, Fe2O3/PANI, Al2O3/PANI, CuO/PANI, Co3O4/PANI, and Co...
Hydrogen titanate nanotube (HTT)/graphene nanocomposites are synthesized by hydrothermal reduction of graphene oxide (GO) and simultaneous preparation of nanotubular HTT via an alkaline hydrothermal process. By using this facile in-situ compositing s...
This work targets efficient visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution by construction of a dendritic CdS-based photocatalytic system decorated with Pt-Ni bimetallic cocatalysts (CdS@PtNi). The dendritic CdS was synthesized via a hydrothermal method, fo...
Plant-derived molecules offer tunable coordination and surface chemistry for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. A Scopus survey retrieved 45 documents linking both topics in 2005–2025, equivalent to 0.34% of the PEC literature. A suppl...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most practical and prevalent photo-functional materials. Many researchers have endeavored to design several types of visible-light-responsive photocatalysts. In particular, TiO2-based photocatalysts operating und...
In this study, we present a detailed analysis of trapping characteristics at the AlxGa1−xN/GaN interface of AlxGa1−xN/GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) with reliability assessments, demonstrating how the composition of the Al...
Y-branched TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) were produced by anodizing titanium plates derived from aerospace production leftovers and subsequently engineered to develop an enhanced TiO2-based photocatalytic system. The NTs were electrochemically reduced to obta...
Novel thin film composite (TFC) polyamide (PA) membranes blended with 0.01–0.2 wt.% of Acacia gum (AG) have been prepared using the interfacial polymerization technique. The properties of the prepared membranes were evaluated using contact angle, zet...
Surface wettability is determined by the attraction of a liquid phase to a solid surface. It is typically quantified by using contact angle measurements at mineral surfaces in the case of the flotation of mineral particles. Contact angle research to...
Conductive core–shell superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are emerging as multifunctional additives for cementitious materials, combining moisture management with electrical functionality. In cement-based systems, a swellable polymeric core enables...
In this study, three types of Nasicon-type materials, Co3(PO4)2-CO2P2O7, Ni3(PO4)2-Ni2P2O7, and Cu3(PO4)2-Cu2P2O7, were synthesized as mixed-phase catalysts (MPCs) for evaluating their potential as new photocatalytic candidates (called Co3(PO4)2-CO2P...
This review focuses on Cu/TiO2 sequentially sputtered and Cu-TiO2 co-sputtered catalytic/photocatalytic surfaces that lead to bacterial inactivation, discussing their stability, synthesis, adhesion, and antibacterial kinetics. The intervention of TiO...
Photocatalysis is an effective technology for preventing the spread of pandemic-scale viruses. This review paper presents an overview of the recent progress in the development of an efficient visible light-sensitive photocatalyst, i.e., a copper oxid...
The green production of nanocomposites holds great potential for the development of new materials. Graphene is an important class of carbon-based materials. Despite its high carrier mobility, it has low light absorption and is a zero-bandgap material...
The formation of interfacial charge transfer (ICT) complexes between phenolic ligands and metal oxide surfaces enables surface functionalization strategies with potential applications in catalysis and bioconjugation. In this study, magnetite (Fe3O4)...
The interfacial energy level alignment in the copper phthalocyanine/SiO2/p-Si(100) heterojunction has been studied in dark conditions and under illumination. The element-sensitivity of the time-resolved X-ray photoemission provides a real-time pictur...
We investigated the electrical stabilities of two types of pentacene-based organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) with two different polymeric dielectrics: polystyrene (PS) and poly(4-vinyl phenol) (PVP), in terms of the interfacial charge depletion....
The bare surface of BiVO4 photoanode usually suffers from extremely low interfacial charge transfer efficiency which leads to a significantly suppressed photoelectrochemical water splitting performance. Various strategies, including surface modificat...
Defect engineering in semiconductor heterojunctions offers a promising route for enhancing the selectivity of photocatalytic CO2 conversion. In this work, a ZnS/gel-derived TiO2 photocatalyst featuring sulfur vacancies introduced via hydrazine hydrat...
Lead halide perovskite quantum dots, also known as perovskite nanocrystals, are considered one of the most promising photovoltaic materials for solar cells due to their outstanding optoelectronic properties and simple preparation techniques. The key...
Interface interactions in 2D vertically stacked heterostructures play an important role in optoelectronic applications, and photodetectors based on graphene/InSe heterostructures show promising performance nowadays. However, nonlinear optical propert...
We analyse, as a design study, a cryogenic sensor that images the electrostatic stray field of a vitrified biological cell with an array of gate-defined quantum dots in gapped bilayer graphene. No device has been fabricated and no transport data are...
To address the stringent insulation safety requirements of modern high-voltage transformers, accurately characterizing the transient electric field is critical. However, a significant problem remains: current engineering models typically rely on stat...
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