Crystal Structural Characteristics and Electrical Properties of Novel Sol-Gel Synthesis of Ceramic BiBa(FeMn)O.

In this investigation, our primary objective is to explore the structural, morphological, and electrical characteristics of BiBa(FeMn)O ceramic material synthesized by the sol-gel method. The prepared sample underwent synthesis through the conventional sol-gel technique. Examination through X-ray diffraction (XRD) unveiled a well-defined rhombohedral structure within the R3´C space group.

Tailoring of structural, morphological, electrical, and magnetic properties of LaMn Fe O ceramics.

This study undertakes a comparative analysis of the structural, morphological, electrical, and magnetic characteristics of Fe-doped LaMnO ceramics. The solid-state reaction method was used to prepare Fe-doped LaMnO at different concentrations (0.00 ≤ ≤ 1.

Study of Electrical and Dielectric Behaviors of Copper-Doped Zinc Oxide Ceramic Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering for Electronic Device Applications.

In this study, Cu-doped ZnO aerogel nanoparticles with a 4% copper concentration (Cu4ZO) were synthesized using a sol-gel method, followed by supercritical drying and heat treatment. The subsequent fabrication of Cu4ZO ceramics through Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) equipped with EDS, and impedance spectroscopy (IS) across a frequency range of 100 Hz to 1 MHz and temperatures from 270 K to 370 K. The SPS-Cu4ZO sample exhibited a hexagonal wurtzite structure with an average crystallite size of approximately 229 ± 10 nm, showcasing a compact structure with discernible pores.

Tuning the optoelectronic properties of selenophene-diketopyrrolopyrrole-based non-fullerene acceptor to obtain efficient organic solar cells through end-capped modification.

With the goal of developing a high-performance organic solar cell, nine molecules of A-D-A-D-A type are originated in the current investigation. The optoelectronic properties of all the proposed compounds are examined by employing the DFT approach and the B3LYP functional with a 6-31G (d, p) basis set. By substituting the terminal moieties of reference molecule with newly proposed acceptor groups, several optoelectronic and photovoltaic characteristics of OSCs have been studied, which are improved to a significant level when compared with reference molecule, i.

Exploring the Electronic, Optical, and Charge Transfer Properties of A-D-A-Type IDTV-ThIC-Based Molecules To Enhance Photovoltaic Performance of Organic Solar Cells.

Improving the charge mobility and optoelectronic properties of indacenodithiophenebased small molecule acceptors is a key challenge to improving overall efficiency. In this current research, seven newly designed molecules () comprising the indacenodithiophenebased core are presented to tune energy levels, enhance charge mobility, and improve the photovoltaic performance of molecules via density functional theory. All the molecules were designed by end-capped modification by substituting terminal acceptors of with strong electron-withdrawing moieties.

High-Efficiency and Low-Energy-Loss Organic Solar Cells Enabled by Tuning the End Group Modification of the Terthiophene-Based Acceptor Molecules to Enhance Photovoltaic Properties.

In the current study, six nonfullerene small acceptor molecules were designed by end-group modification of terminal acceptors. Density functional theory calculations of all designed molecules were performed, and optoelectronic properties were computed by employing different functionals. Every constructed molecule has a significant bathochromic shift in the maximum absorption value (λ) except .

Enhanced detection of low concentration volatile organic compounds using advanced doped zinc oxide sensors.

Pure zinc oxide nanoparticles, as well as those doped with 3% calcium, aluminum, and gallium, were synthesized using a sol-gel method and then deposited onto an alumina substrate for sensing tests. The resulting nanoparticles were characterized using a variety of techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-VIS-NIR absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence (PL) measurements, to examine their structural, morphological, and optical properties. The prepared nanoparticles were found to have the hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO with a 63 space group.

A DFT study for improving the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells by designing symmetric non-fullerene acceptors by quantum chemical modification on pre-existed LC81 molecule.

Minimizing the energy loss and improving the open circuit voltage of organic solar cells is still a primary concern for scientists working in this field. With the aim to enhance the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells by minimizing energy loss and improving open circuit voltage, seven new acceptor molecules (LC1-LC7) are presented in this work. These molecules are designed by modifying the terminal acceptors of pre-existed "LC81" molecule based on an indacinodithiophene (IDT) fused core.

Magnetocaloric effect and critical behavior of the LaCaNaMnO compound.

In this paper, we have studied the critical behavior and the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) simulation for the LaCaNaMnO (LCNMO) compound at the second order ferromagnetic-paramagnetic phase transition. The optimized critical exponents, based on the Kouvel-Fisher method, were found to be: = 0.48 and = 1.

Synergistic modification of end groups in Quinoxaline fused core-based acceptor molecule to enhance its photovoltaic characteristics for superior organic solar cells.

The competence of organic solar cells (OSCs) could be enhanced by improving the light absorption capabilities as well as the open-circuit voltage (V) of utilized molecules. To upgrade overall functionality of OSCs, seven new molecules were designed in this work using an end-cap alteration technique on Quinoxaline fused core-based non-fullerene acceptor (Qx-2) molecule. This technique is known to be quite advantageous in terms of improvement of the effectiveness and optoelectrical behavior of various OSCs.

Theoretical framework for achieving high in non-fused non-fullerene terthiophene-based end-capped modified derivatives for potential applications in organic photovoltaics.

Non-fused ring-based OSCs are an excellent choice, which is attributed to their low cost and flexibility in applications. However, developing efficient and stable non-fused ring-based OSCs is still a big challenge. In this work, with the intent to increase for enhanced performance, seven new molecules derived from a pre-existing A-D-A type A3T-5 molecule are proposed.

Quantum modeling of dimethoxyl-indaceno dithiophene based acceptors for the development of semiconducting acceptors with outstanding photovoltaic potential.

In the current DFT study, seven dimethoxyl-indaceno dithiophene based semiconducting acceptor molecules (ID1-ID7) are designed computationally by modifying the parent molecule (IDR). Here, based on a DFT exploration at a carefully selected level of theory, we have compiled a list of the optoelectronic properties of ID1-ID7 and IDR. In light of these results, all newly designed molecules, except ID5 have shown a bathochromic shift in their highest absorbance ( ).

Bis(1-methyl-piperazine-1,4-diium) di-μ-bromido-bis-[tetra-bromido-bismuthate(III)] dihydrate.

In the title hydrated salt, (C5H14N2)2[Bi2Br10]·2H2O, the com-plete [Bi2Br10](4-) biocta-hedron is generated by crystallographic inversion symmetry. The diprotonated piperazine ring adopts a chair conformation, with the methyl group occupying an equatorial position. In the crystal, the tetra-anions and water mol-ecules are linked by O-H⋯Br and O-H⋯(Br,Br) hydrogen bonds to generate [100] chains.

1-Methyl-piperazine-1,4-dium bis-(hydrogen oxalate).

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C5H14N2 (2+)·2HC2O4 (-), the two crystallographically independent hydrogen oxalate anions are linked by strong inter-molecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming two independent corrugated chains parallel to the b axis. These chains are further connected by N-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds originating from the organic cations, forming a three-dimensional network. The diprotonated piperazine ring adopts a chair conformation, with the methyl group occupying an equatorial position.

Propane-1,2-di-ammonium chromate(VI).

In the title mol-ecular salt, (C3H12N2)[CrO4], each chromate anion accepts six N-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds from nearby propane-1,2-di-ammonium cations. Three of the four O atoms of the chromate anion accept these bonds; the remaining Cr-O bond length is notably shorter than the others. In the crystal, the anions and cations stack in layers lying parallel to (100): the hydrogen-bonding pattern leads to a three-dimensional network.

5-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ium hydrogen oxalate.

In the title salt, C2H5N4 (+)·C2HO4 (-), the hydrogen oxalate anions form corrugated chains parallel to the c axis, linked by inter-molecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds. The 5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ium cations are connected into centrosymmetric clusters via weak C-H⋯N hydrogen bonds forming nine-membered rings with an R 3 (3)(9) motif. These clusters are inter-connected via anions through N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, building a three-dimensional network.

N'-(2,4-Di-nitro-phen-yl)acetohydrazide monohydrate.

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C8H8N4O5·H2O, the organic and lattice water mol-ecules are linked together via N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds. A C-H⋯O inter-action is also observed between the organic mol-ecules. These hydrogen bonds and inter-actions lead to the formation of a three-dimensional network.

4-Phenyl-piperazin-1-ium dihydrogen phosphate.

The title compound, C(10)H(15)N(2) (+)·H(2)PO(4) (-), is built up from 4-phenyl-piperazin-1-ium cations and dihydrogen phosphate anions. The inter-connection between two adjacent anions is assured by two strong O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, which lead to the formation of infinite wave-like chains which spread along the a axis. The organic cations connect these chains via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.