Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)—the simplest and most common silicone compound—
exemplifies the central characteristics of its class and has attracted tremendous research …

Multicolor, bright silicon quantum dots (SiQDs)—SiQDs with photoluminescence in a range
of colors and quantum yields (PLQYs) of> 90%—are promising heavy-metal-free light …

Many anti-counterfeiting inks have been explored recently, most of them are commonly
involved in weak fastness, high cost and long-term toxicity, impeding their real-life …

Heavy-metal-free fluorophores such as silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) are required for next-
generation light sources to address environmental concerns. However, few studies on SiQD …

Silicon quantum dots with indirect bandgap photoluminescence are promising luminophores
for large-area luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs). However, if commercially viable …

The p-CuI/n-SrTiO3 heterojunction photodetector (PD) is constructed based on a SrTiO3
wafer, which is covered with a CuI film via the vacuum thermal evaporation method …

Silicon nanocrystals (SiNCs) have attracted extensive attention in many advanced
applications due to silicon's high natural abundance, low toxicity, and impressive optical …

Luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is a promising technology to integrate
semitransparent photovoltaic (PV) systems into modern buildings and vehicles. Silicon …

Recently, water-borne fluorescent inks have attracted extensive attention in anti-
counterfeiting applications due to their convenient implementation and eco-friendliness …

Fabrication of superhydrophobic cotton fabrics commonly suffers from disadvantages such
as extensive usage of toxic and expensive fluorinated adhesives, tedious and time …