Structure‐Induced Stability in Sinuous Black Silicon for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Performance
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202008888
Abstract: Clean energy infrastructures of the future depend on efficient, low‐cost, long‐lasting systems for the conversion and storage of solar energy. This is currently limited by the durability and economic viability of today's solar energy systems.… read more here.
Keywords: black silicon; sinuous black; structure induced; induced stability ... See more keywords
Biocompatible Multifunctional Black-Silicon for Implantable Intraocular Sensor.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201601356
Abstract: Multifunctional black-silicon (b-Si) integrated on the surface of an implantable intraocular pressure sensor significantly improves sensor performance and reliability in six-month in vivo studies. The antireflective properties of b-Si triples the signal-to-noise ratio and increases… read more here.
Keywords: multifunctional black; black silicon; implantable intraocular; sensor ... See more keywords
Controllable (Ga1−xZnx)(N1−xOx) nanorods grown on black silicon as anodes for water splitting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.144174
Abstract: Abstract (Ga1−xZnx)(N1−xOx) has attracted extensive attention in photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting for its narrow and controllable band gap recently. For optimizing PEC performance of (Ga1−xZnx)(N1−xOx) photoanodes, the key points are to tailor its band gap… read more here.
Keywords: xznx xox; black silicon; ga1 xznx;
Multi-physics analysis: The coupling effects of nanostructures on the low concentrated black silicon photovoltaic system performances
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.01.008
Abstract: Abstract Black silicon (nanostructured front surface) can significantly improve the efficiency of the silicon solar cell by absorbing more solar irradiance. However, due to the band gap of the semiconductor material, most part of the… read more here.
Keywords: low concentrated; physics; multi physics; concentrated black ... See more keywords
Morphologies and optical properties of black silicon by room temperature reactive ion etching
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DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2020.110973
Abstract: Abstract Black Silicon (BS) nanostructures fabricated by Reactive Ion Etching at Room Temperature (RT-RIE) are presented. We discuss the influence of the plasma process parameters on the silicon etching and their influence on the shape… read more here.
Keywords: reactive ion; room temperature; room; black silicon ... See more keywords
Water splitting TiO2 composite material based on black silicon as an efficient photocatalyst
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2017.05.024
Abstract: Abstract We attempt to evaluate Black Silicon (BSi) substrate loaded with water splitting (WS) semiconductor and Au particles as an efficient WS composite material. Further, thermal annealing was performed to study the effect of the… read more here.
Keywords: water splitting; composite material; material; bsi ... See more keywords
Improved emitter performance of RIE black silicon through the application of in-situ oxidation during POCl3 diffusion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110480
Abstract: Abstract Nano-texture has the potential to reduce the optical losses of crystalline silicon solar cells. RIE fabricated black silicon enables near zero reflectance across a broad range of wavelengths and the angular dependence has been… read more here.
Keywords: pocl3; emitter; performance; situ oxidation ... See more keywords
Black silicon as a highly efficient photo-thermal converter for snow/ice melting in early spring agriculture
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110706
Abstract: Abstract We have investigated new nano materials for their applicability as ice/snow melting agents. They are based on nano-textured anti-reflective (hence black) Si and compared with standard agents used in the industry. Nano-needles of black-Si… read more here.
Keywords: silicon highly; photo thermal; ice; black silicon ... See more keywords
Room Temperature Fabrication of Macroporous Lignin Membranes for the Scalable Production of Black Silicon
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00228
Abstract: Rising global demand for biodegradable materials and green sources of energy has brought attention to lignin. Herein, we report a method for manufacturing standalone lignin membranes without additives for the first time to date. We… read more here.
Keywords: lignin membranes; lignin; black silicon; production ... See more keywords
Black Silicon Photoanodes Entirely Prepared with Abundant Materials by Low-Cost Wet Methods
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DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.8b02229
Abstract: We report a new design for water-splitting photoanodes, based on a highly absorbing black silicon (BSi) substrate modified with catalytic metal nanoparticles (NPs). The overall fabrication strategy is cost-efficient as it only requires the use… read more here.
Keywords: abundant materials; photoanodes entirely; black silicon; silicon photoanodes ... See more keywords
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Organic Molecules and Living Cells with Gold-Plated Black Silicon.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13570
Abstract: Black silicon (bSi) refers to an etched silicon surface comprising arrays of microcones that effectively suppress reflection from UV to near-infrared (NIR) while simultaneously enhancing the scattering and absorption of light. This makes bSi covered… read more here.
Keywords: surface enhanced; spectroscopy; living cells; black silicon ... See more keywords