Cuprous Halide Coordination Polymer for Efficient NIR-I Photothermal Effect and Photo-Thermo-Electric Conversion
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Ning-Ning, Liu Xiang-Tong, Xu Ke, Liu Ya-Tong, Liu Lin-Xu, Yan Yong
Primary Institution: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
Hypothesis
The study investigates a black cuprous halide compound that exhibits broad-spectrum absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiency.
Conclusion
The cuprous halide coordination polymer demonstrated a high NIR-I photothermal conversion efficiency of 50% and a notable output voltage of 261 mV in a photo-thermo-electric conversion device.
Supporting Evidence
- Compound 1 achieved a high NIR-I photothermal conversion efficiency of 50% under 808 nm laser irradiation.
- The photo-thermo-electric conversion device based on compound 1 demonstrated an output voltage of 261 mV.
- Compound 1 exhibited a broad optical absorption band extending into the near-infrared region.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special material can turn sunlight into electricity very efficiently, which could help us use solar energy better.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a solvothermal one-step method, and its properties were analyzed using various spectroscopic techniques.
Limitations
The study does not address the long-term stability of the material in practical applications.
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