Cadmium sulfide(CdS)is an n-type semiconductor with excellent electrical conductivity that is widely used as an electron transport material(ETM)in solar cells.At present,numerous methods for preparing CdS thin films h...Cadmium sulfide(CdS)is an n-type semiconductor with excellent electrical conductivity that is widely used as an electron transport material(ETM)in solar cells.At present,numerous methods for preparing CdS thin films have emerged,among which magnetron sputtering(MS)is one of the most commonly used vacuum techniques.For this type of technique,the substrate temperature is one of the key deposition parameters that affects the interfacial properties between the target film and substrate,determining the specific growth habits of the films.Herein,the effect of substrate temperature on the microstructure and electrical properties of magnetron-sputtered CdS(MS-CdS)films was studied and applied for the first time in hydrothermally deposited antimony selenosulfide(Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3))solar cells.Adjusting the substrate temperature not only results in the design of the flat and dense film with enhanced crystallinity but also leads to the formation of an energy level arrangement with a Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3)layer that is more favorable for electron transfer.In addition,we developed an oxygen plasma treatment for CdS,reducing the parasitic absorption of the device and resulting in an increase in the short-circuit current density of the solar cell.This study demonstrates the feasibility of MS-CdS in the fabrication of hydrothermal Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3)solar cells and provides interface optimization strategies to improve device performance.展开更多
Cotton,a crucial commercial fibre crop,depends heavily on seed-associated characteristics like germination rate,vigour,and resistance to post-harvest deterioration for both production and lint quality.Serious cellular...Cotton,a crucial commercial fibre crop,depends heavily on seed-associated characteristics like germination rate,vigour,and resistance to post-harvest deterioration for both production and lint quality.Serious cellular damage dur-ing post-harvest processes such as delinting,prolonged seedling emergence periods,decreased viability,increased susceptibility to infections,and lipid peroxidation during storage pose serious problems to seed quality.The perfor-mance of seeds and total crop productivity are adversely affected by these problems.Traditional methods of seed improvement,like physical scarification and seed priming,have demonstrated promise in raising cotton seed vigour and germination rates.Furthermore,modern approaches including plasma therapies,magnetic water treatments,and nanotechnology-based treatments have shown promise in improving seed quality and reducing environmen-tal stresses.By offering sustainable substitutes for conventional approaches,these cutting-edge procedures lessen the need for fungicides and other agrochemicals that pollute the environment.This review explores various con-ventional and emerging strategies to address the detrimental factors impacting cotton seed quality.It emphasizes the importance of integrating classical and advanced approaches to enhance germination,ensure robust crop estab-lishment,and achieve higher yields.In addition to promoting sustainable cotton production,this kind of integration helps preserve the ecosystem and create resilient farming methods.展开更多
Many sub-products of pulsed discharge,such as ultraviolet light,strong electric fields,shock waves and active species,are effective in treating wastewater.To improve the efficiency of the discharge plasma technology i...Many sub-products of pulsed discharge,such as ultraviolet light,strong electric fields,shock waves and active species,are effective in treating wastewater.To improve the efficiency of the discharge plasma technology in removing pollutants,adding TiO2 photo-catalyst to pulsed discharges could help.A negative-pulsed-discharge system,which has nozzle discharge electrodes with or without TiO2 coating,is used to degrade azo dye Acid Orange Ⅱ,and the effects of several key conditions(maximum pulse voltage,pulse repetition frequency,initial mass concentration of Acid Orange Ⅱ initial solution pH,treatment duration,the phase of discharge,and the existence of TiO2) on the degradation are experimentally investigated.The degradation of Acid Orange Ⅱ increases with maximum pulse voltage,pulse repetition frequency,and treatment duration,and it is larger when putting the discharge electrode on the solution surface than in air or inside the solution,i.e.the discharge in gas phase is more effective than that in gas-liquid phase or liquid phase.The degradation decreases as the initial mass concentration of the solution increases.It also relates to pH and is higher at acidic conditions than at neutral or alkaline conditions.Compared to treatments without TiO2,the ones using the nozzle discharge electrode with TiO2 coated increase the degradation of Acid Orange Ⅱ by 5 %.It is concluded that the proposed system with TiO2 added in can remove Acid Orange Ⅱ from wastewater effectively.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22275180)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0405600)the Collaborative Innovation Program of Hefei Science Center,CAS,and the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2023-031).
文摘Cadmium sulfide(CdS)is an n-type semiconductor with excellent electrical conductivity that is widely used as an electron transport material(ETM)in solar cells.At present,numerous methods for preparing CdS thin films have emerged,among which magnetron sputtering(MS)is one of the most commonly used vacuum techniques.For this type of technique,the substrate temperature is one of the key deposition parameters that affects the interfacial properties between the target film and substrate,determining the specific growth habits of the films.Herein,the effect of substrate temperature on the microstructure and electrical properties of magnetron-sputtered CdS(MS-CdS)films was studied and applied for the first time in hydrothermally deposited antimony selenosulfide(Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3))solar cells.Adjusting the substrate temperature not only results in the design of the flat and dense film with enhanced crystallinity but also leads to the formation of an energy level arrangement with a Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3)layer that is more favorable for electron transfer.In addition,we developed an oxygen plasma treatment for CdS,reducing the parasitic absorption of the device and resulting in an increase in the short-circuit current density of the solar cell.This study demonstrates the feasibility of MS-CdS in the fabrication of hydrothermal Sb_(2)(S,Se)_(3)solar cells and provides interface optimization strategies to improve device performance.
基金the Indian Council of Agriculture Research-National Agriculture Higher Education Program(No.A4/003026/2023)to carry out this work during the international faculty training program at Nanyang Technological University,Singapore,under the Institution Development Plan.
文摘Cotton,a crucial commercial fibre crop,depends heavily on seed-associated characteristics like germination rate,vigour,and resistance to post-harvest deterioration for both production and lint quality.Serious cellular damage dur-ing post-harvest processes such as delinting,prolonged seedling emergence periods,decreased viability,increased susceptibility to infections,and lipid peroxidation during storage pose serious problems to seed quality.The perfor-mance of seeds and total crop productivity are adversely affected by these problems.Traditional methods of seed improvement,like physical scarification and seed priming,have demonstrated promise in raising cotton seed vigour and germination rates.Furthermore,modern approaches including plasma therapies,magnetic water treatments,and nanotechnology-based treatments have shown promise in improving seed quality and reducing environmen-tal stresses.By offering sustainable substitutes for conventional approaches,these cutting-edge procedures lessen the need for fungicides and other agrochemicals that pollute the environment.This review explores various con-ventional and emerging strategies to address the detrimental factors impacting cotton seed quality.It emphasizes the importance of integrating classical and advanced approaches to enhance germination,ensure robust crop estab-lishment,and achieve higher yields.In addition to promoting sustainable cotton production,this kind of integration helps preserve the ecosystem and create resilient farming methods.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China （51207089）, Shang- hai Maritime University （20120097）.
文摘Many sub-products of pulsed discharge,such as ultraviolet light,strong electric fields,shock waves and active species,are effective in treating wastewater.To improve the efficiency of the discharge plasma technology in removing pollutants,adding TiO2 photo-catalyst to pulsed discharges could help.A negative-pulsed-discharge system,which has nozzle discharge electrodes with or without TiO2 coating,is used to degrade azo dye Acid Orange Ⅱ,and the effects of several key conditions(maximum pulse voltage,pulse repetition frequency,initial mass concentration of Acid Orange Ⅱ initial solution pH,treatment duration,the phase of discharge,and the existence of TiO2) on the degradation are experimentally investigated.The degradation of Acid Orange Ⅱ increases with maximum pulse voltage,pulse repetition frequency,and treatment duration,and it is larger when putting the discharge electrode on the solution surface than in air or inside the solution,i.e.the discharge in gas phase is more effective than that in gas-liquid phase or liquid phase.The degradation decreases as the initial mass concentration of the solution increases.It also relates to pH and is higher at acidic conditions than at neutral or alkaline conditions.Compared to treatments without TiO2,the ones using the nozzle discharge electrode with TiO2 coated increase the degradation of Acid Orange Ⅱ by 5 %.It is concluded that the proposed system with TiO2 added in can remove Acid Orange Ⅱ from wastewater effectively.
