Publications by authors named "Tianxiang Zhou"

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  • Researchers created advanced two-terminal monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, achieving higher power conversion efficiency than single-junction solar cells.
  • They addressed the challenge of reducing interfacial recombination by developing a unique bilayer passivation strategy using lithium fluoride and diammonium diiodide, which improved charge extraction and reduced energy loss.
  • The improved tandem cells demonstrated a certified power conversion efficiency of 33.89%, surpassing the single-junction Shockley-Queisser limit and achieving strong performance metrics such as an open-circuit voltage of 1.97V.
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Objective: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace to examine studies published between 2009 and 2023 on the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: On March 24, 2024, a computer search was conducted on the Web of Science (WOS) core collection dataset published between January 1, 2009, and December 30, 2023, to identify literature related to the application of artificial intelligence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). VOSviewer was utilized for visual analysis of countries, institutions, authors, co-cited authors, and keywords.

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The characteristics of the soft component and the ionic-electronic nature in all-inorganic CsPbIBr perovskite typically lead to a significant number of halide vacancy defects and ions migration, resulting in a reduction in both photovoltaic efficiency and stability. Herein, we present a tailored approach in which both anion-fixation and undercoordinated-Pb passivation are achieved in situ during crystallization by employing a molecule derived from aniline, specifically 2-methoxy-5-trifluoromethylaniline (MFA), to address the above challenges. The incorporation of MFA into the perovskite film results in a pronounced inhibition of ion migration, a significant reduction in trap density, an enhancement in grain size, an extension of charge carrier lifetime, and a more favorable alignment of energy levels.

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  • The study investigates the structural and electronic properties of Li-doped KNaNbO (KNN-L), focusing on how Li-doping affects these characteristics compared to undoped KNN.* -
  • Findings show that KNN-L has improved mechanical properties like higher bulk and shear moduli, indicating it’s harder, but it has lower ductility, potentially making it less flexible.* -
  • Notably, KNN-L exhibits enhanced piezoelectric properties, with a charge constant significantly higher than undoped KNN, suggesting better performance for applications like sensors and actuators.*
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Surfaces display discontinuities in the kesterite-based polycrystalline films can produce large defect densities, including strained and dangling bonds. These physical defects tend to introduce electronic defects and surface states, which can greatly promote nonradiative recombination of electron-hole pairs and damage device performance. Here, an effective chelation strategy is reported to suppress these harmful physical defects related to unterminated Cu, Zn, and Sn sites by modifying the surface of CuZnSn(S,Se) (CZTSSe) films with sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (NaDDTC).

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Rapid and sensitive detection of free bilirubin (BR) is essential for early diagnosis of jaundice and other hepatobiliary diseases. Inspired by sandwich immunoassay strategy, a multi-dimensional plasmonic coupling SERS platform composed of graphene oxide-Au nanostars nanocomposites (GANS NCs) and Au@Ag nanoparticles (NPs) was designed for label-free detection of BR. Specifically, GANS NCs were first prepared, and their excellent SERS activity was ascribed to synergistic enhancement effect of electromagnetic enhancement and chemical enhancement.

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In this work, a novel surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sandwich strategy biosensing platform has been established for simultaneously detecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).

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CuZnSn(S,Se) (CZTSSe) is a hopeful substitution to commercialized Cu(In,Ga)Se (CIGSe) devices with similar structure and optoelectronic properties and has advantages of nontoxicity, low cost, and abundant reserves. However, the traditional flat bandgap structure of the CZTSSe absorber layer does not efficiently enhance the collection of photogenerated electrons and decrease recombination. Graded bandgap engineering toward the interfaces of CIGSe solar cells is the key to realize high-efficiency devices.

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The development and application in different fields of multifunctional plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) have always been research hotspots. Herein, multi-tip Au nanostars (NSs) with an anisotropic structure were fabricated for the photothermal therapy (PTT) of bacteria and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection of pollutants. The size and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) characteristics of Au NSs were adjusted by varying Au seed additions.

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As a typical representative of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), bisphenol A (BPA) is a common persistent organic pollutant in the environment that can induce various diseases even at low concentrations. Herein, the magnetic FeO-Au@Ag@(Au@Ag) nanocomposites (CSSN NCs) have been prepared by self-assembly method and applied for ultra-sensitive surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering (SERRS) detection of BPA. A simple and rapid coupling reaction of Pauly's reagents and BPA not only solved the problem of poor affinity between BPA and noble metals, but also provided the SERRS activity of BPA azo products.

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic properties are persistent organic pollutants in the environment. Herein, the novel multifunctional FeO/CuO-Ag nanocomposites (NCs) have been established for ultra-sensitive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection and visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation of PAHs. FeO/CuO-Ag NCs with different amounts of Ag nanocrystals were synthesized, and the effect of Ag contents on SERS performance was studied by finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) algorithm.

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The thermal treatment of bimetallic nanocatalysts plays an important role in determining their catalytic performance. Here tuning the surface oxidized metal species of bimetallic Pd-Fe electrocatalysts for the formic acid (FA) oxidation reaction is reported and a correlation between the surface oxidized metal species of the Pd-Fe nanoparticles and their catalytic activities is proposed. The structural details of the Pd-Fe/C catalysts are characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and high-sensitivity low-energy ion scattering (HS-LEIS).

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Objective: To investigate the influencing factors for lymphocyte subsets in children 0 to 6 years of age.

Methods: Umbilical artery blood samples from 45 healthy full-term infants and venous blood samples from 79 healthy children between 0 and 6 years were collected. According to the methods of delivery, the full-term infants were divided into vaginal delivery group (n=22) and cesarean section group (n=23).

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Ninety six pigs were assigned on the basis of body weight (BW) to one of four dietary treatments (4 pigs per pen and 6 pens per treatment) and fed for 4 weeks. Four 14.85% CP diets were formulated to contain graded levels of soybean hulls at 0, 5, 10, or 15%, respectively.

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