Exploring fullerene derivatives for optoelectronic applications: synthesis and characterization study.

In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of newly synthesized fullerene derivatives developed for potential application in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). We explored three novel dihydrofuran-fused C60 fullerene derivatives (13, 14, and 15) that were specifically designed to enhance solubility and interaction with the substrate, fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO). A comparative analysis was performed, with reference to the widely used phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) and compound 12, from which 13, 14, and 15 are derived, to assess the impact of sugar units on materials properties.

Mechanochemical Synthesis of TiO-CeO Mixed Oxides Utilized as a Screen-Printed Sensing Material for Oxygen Sensor.

TiO and CeO are well known as oxygen sensing materials. Despite high sensitivity, the actual utilization of these materials in gas detection remains limited. Research conducted over the last two decades has revealed synergistic effects of TiO-CeO mixed oxides that have the potential to improve some aspects of oxygen monitoring.