Carbon‐Based Photocathode Materials for Solar Hydrogen Production

S Bellani, MR Antognazza, F Bonaccorso - Advanced Materials, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrogen is considered a promising environmentally friendly energy carrier for replacing
traditional fossil fuels. In this context, photoelectrochemical cells effectively convert solar …

Singlet Oxygen Photophysics: From Liquid Solvents to Mammalian Cells

M Bregnhøj, F Thorning, PR Ogilby - Chemical Reviews, 2024 - ACS Publications
Molecular oxygen, O2, has long provided a cornerstone for studies in chemistry, physics,
and biology. Although the triplet ground state, O2 (X3Σg–), has garnered much attention, the …

Light-induced charge generation in polymeric nanoparticles restores vision in advanced-stage retinitis pigmentosa rats

S Francia, D Shmal, S Di Marco, G Chiaravalli… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Retinal dystrophies such as Retinitis pigmentosa are among the most prevalent causes of
inherited legal blindness, for which treatments are in demand. Retinal prostheses have been …

Twist and degrade—impact of molecular structure on the photostability of nonfullerene acceptors and their photovoltaic blends

J Luke, EM Speller, A Wadsworth… - Advanced Energy …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Nonfullerene acceptors (NFAs) dominate organic photovoltaic (OPV) research due to their
promising efficiencies and stabilities. However, there is very little investigation into the …

Photothermal cellular stimulation in functional bio-polymer interfaces

N Martino, P Feyen, M Porro, C Bossio, E Zucchetti… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
Hybrid interfaces between organic semiconductors and living tissues represent a new tool
for in-vitro and in-vivo applications, bearing a huge potential, from basic researches to …

Hydrogen‐bonded organic semiconductors as stable photoelectrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis

M Jakešová, DH Apaydin, M Sytnyk… - Advanced Functional …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Research on semiconductor photocatalysts for the conversion of solar energy into chemical
fuels has been at the forefront of renewable energy technologies. Water splitting to produce …

Quantitative analysis of electron beam damage in organic thin films

ZJWA Leijten, ADA Keizer, G de With… - The Journal of Physical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
In transmission electron microscopy (TEM) the interaction of an electron beam with polymers
such as P3HT: PCBM photovoltaic nanocomposites results in electron beam damage, which …

A comprehensive review on poly (3-alkylthiophene)-based crystalline structures, protocols and electronic applications

S Agbolaghi, S Zenoozi - Organic Electronics, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (3-alkylthiophenes)(P3ATs) particularly poly (3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) have
vigorous tendency to crystallize into the ordered morphologies, thereby reflect the efficient …

The evolution of artificial light actuators in living systems: from planar to nanostructured interfaces

F Di Maria, F Lodola, E Zucchetti, F Benfenati… - Chemical Society …, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Artificially enhancing light sensitivity in living cells allows control of neuronal paths or vital
functions avoiding the wiring associated with the use of stimulation electrodes. Many …

Polymer-based photocathodes with a solution-processable cuprous iodide anode layer and a polyethyleneimine protective coating

HC Rojas, S Bellani, F Fumagalli, G Tullii… - Energy & …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
Organic semiconductors have been proven to be suitable for efficient photovoltaic
generation during the last decade but have been scarcely assessed as …