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  1. Article: Advances in Perovskites for Photovoltaic Applications in Space.

    Romano, Valentino / Agresti, Antonio / Verduci, Rosaria / D'Angelo, Giovanna

    ACS energy letters

    2022  Volume 7, Issue 8, Page(s) 2490–2514

    Abstract: Perovskites have emerged as promising light harvesters in photovoltaics. The resulting solar cells (i) are thin and lightweight, (ii) can be produced through solution processes, (iii) mainly use low-cost raw materials, and (iv) can be flexible. These ... ...

    Abstract Perovskites have emerged as promising light harvesters in photovoltaics. The resulting solar cells (i) are thin and lightweight, (ii) can be produced through solution processes, (iii) mainly use low-cost raw materials, and (iv) can be flexible. These features make perovskite solar cells intriguing as space technologies; however, the extra-terrestrial environment can easily cause the premature failure of devices. In particular, the presence of high-energy radiation is the most dangerous factor that can damage space technologies. This Review discusses the status and perspectives of perovskite photovoltaics in space applications. The main factors used to describe the space environment are introduced, and the results concerning the radiation hardness of perovskites toward protons, electrons, neutrons, and γ-rays are presented. Emphasis is given to the physicochemical processes underlying radiation damage in such materials. Finally, the potential use of perovskite solar cells in extra-terrestrial conditions is discussed by considering the effects of the space environment on the choice of the architecture and components of the devices.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2380-8195
    ISSN 2380-8195
    DOI 10.1021/acsenergylett.2c01099
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  2. Article: Interface Engineering for Perovskite Solar Cells Based on 2D-Materials: A Physics Point of View.

    Verduci, Rosaria / Agresti, Antonio / Romano, Valentino / D'Angelo, Giovanna

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 19

    Abstract: The last decade has witnessed the advance of metal halide perovskites as a promising low-cost and efficient class of light harvesters used in solar cells (SCs). Remarkably, the efficiency of lab-scale perovskite solar cells (PSCs) reached a power ... ...

    Abstract The last decade has witnessed the advance of metal halide perovskites as a promising low-cost and efficient class of light harvesters used in solar cells (SCs). Remarkably, the efficiency of lab-scale perovskite solar cells (PSCs) reached a power conversion efficiency of 25.5% in just ~10 years of research, rivalling the current record of 26.1% for Si-based PVs. To further boost the performances of PSCs, the use of 2D materials (such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides and transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides) has been proposed, thanks to their remarkable optoelectronic properties (that can be tuned with proper chemical composition engineering) and chemical stability. In particular, 2D materials have been demonstrated as promising candidates for (i) accelerating hot carrier transfer across the interfaces between the perovskite and the charge extraction layers; (ii) improving the crystallization of the perovskite layers (when used as additives in the precursor solution); (iii) favoring electronic bands alignment through tuning of the work function. In this mini-review, we discuss the physical mechanisms underlying the increased efficiency of 2D material-based PSCs, focusing on the three aforementioned effects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma14195843
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  3. Article ; Online: Semitransparent Perovskite Solar Cells with Ultrathin Protective Buffer Layers.

    Magliano, Erica / Mariani, Paolo / Agresti, Antonio / Pescetelli, Sara / Matteocci, Fabio / Taheri, Babak / Cricenti, Antonio / Luce, Marco / Di Carlo, Aldo

    ACS applied energy materials

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 20, Page(s) 10340–10353

    Abstract: Semitransparent perovskite solar cells (ST-PSCs) are increasingly important in a range of applications, including top cells in tandem devices and see-through photovoltaics. Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) are commonly used as transparent electrodes, ...

    Abstract Semitransparent perovskite solar cells (ST-PSCs) are increasingly important in a range of applications, including top cells in tandem devices and see-through photovoltaics. Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) are commonly used as transparent electrodes, with sputtering being the preferred deposition method. However, this process can damage exposed layers, affecting the electrical performance of the devices. In this study, an indium tin oxide (ITO) deposition process that effectively suppresses sputtering damage was developed using a transition metal oxides (TMOs)-based buffer layer. An ultrathin (<10 nm) layer of evaporated vanadium oxide or molybdenum oxide was found to be effective in protecting against sputtering damage in ST-PSCs for tandem applications, as well as in thin perovskite-based devices for building-integrated photovoltaics. The identification of minimal parasitic absorption, the high work function and the analysis of oxygen vacancies denoted that the TMO layers are suitable for use in ST-PSCs. The highest fill factor (FF) achieved was 76%, and the efficiency (16.4%) was reduced by less than 10% when compared with the efficiency of gold-based PSCs. Moreover, up-scaling to 1 cm
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2574-0962
    ISSN (online) 2574-0962
    DOI 10.1021/acsaem.3c00735
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  4. Article ; Online: Association between Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Another Brick in the Wall.

    Piras, Linda / Zuccanti, Michela / Russo, Paola / Riccio, Francesca / Agresti, Antonio / Lustri, Camilla / Dardani, Domenico / Ferrera, Armando / Fiorentini, Vincenzo / Tocci, Giuliano / Tini Melato, Giacomo / Volpe, Massimo / Barbato, Emanuele / Battistoni, Allegra

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 5

    Abstract: In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly changed the field of oncology, emerging as first-line treatment, either alone or in combination with other regimens, for numerous malignancies, improving overall survival and progression- ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly changed the field of oncology, emerging as first-line treatment, either alone or in combination with other regimens, for numerous malignancies, improving overall survival and progression-free survival in these patients. However, immune checkpoint inhibitors might also cause severe or fatal immune-related adverse events, including adverse cardiovascular events. Initially, myocarditis was recognized as the main immune checkpoint inhibitor-related cardiac event, but our knowledge of other potential immune-related cardiovascular adverse events continues to broaden. Recently, preclinical and clinical data seem to support an association between immune checkpoint inhibitors and accelerated atherosclerosis as well as atherosclerotic cardiovascular events such as cardiac ischemic disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. In this review, by offering a comprehensive overview of the pivotal role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, we focus on the potential molecular pathways underlying the effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors on cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, we provide an overview of therapeutic strategies for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy to prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology ; Cardiotoxicity/etiology ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Myocarditis/etiology ; Heart Diseases/etiology ; Atherosclerosis/etiology ; Immunotherapy/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms25052502
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  5. Article ; Online: Nonenzymatic Potentiometric Detection of Ascorbic Acid with Porphyrin/ZnO-Functionalized Laser-Induced Graphene as an Electrode of EGFET Sensors.

    Pushparaj, Kishore / Catini, Alexandro / Capuano, Rosamaria / Allegra, Valerio / Magna, Gabriele / Antonelli, Gianni / Martinelli, Eugenio / Agresti, Antonio / Pescetelli, Sara / Sivalingam, Yuvaraj / Paolesse, Roberto / Di Natale, Corrado

    ACS omega

    2024  Volume 9, Issue 9, Page(s) 10650–10659

    Abstract: Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has emerged as a highly versatile material with significant potential in the development of electrochemical sensors. In this paper, we investigate the use of LIG and LIG functionalized with ZnO and porphyrins-ZnO as the gate ... ...

    Abstract Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has emerged as a highly versatile material with significant potential in the development of electrochemical sensors. In this paper, we investigate the use of LIG and LIG functionalized with ZnO and porphyrins-ZnO as the gate electrodes of the extended gate field effect transistors (EGFETs). The resultant sensors exhibit remarkable sensitivity and selectivity, particularly toward ascorbic acid. The intrinsic sensitivity of LIG undergoes a notable enhancement through the incorporation of hybrid organic-inorganic materials. Among the variations tested, the LIG electrode coated with zinc tetraphenylporphyrin-capped ZnO nanoparticles demonstrates superior performance, reaching a limit of detection of approximately 3 nM. Furthermore, the signal ratio for 5 μM ascorbic acid relative to the same concentration of dopamine exceeds 250. The practical applicability of these sensors is demonstrated through the detection of ascorbic acid in real-world samples, specifically in a commercially available food supplement containing l-arginine. Notably, formulations with added vitamin C exhibit signals at least 25 times larger than those without, underscoring the sensors' capability to discern and quantify the presence of ascorbic acid in complex matrices. This research not only highlights the enhanced performance of LIG-based sensors through functionalization but also underscores their potential for practical applications in the analysis of vitamin-rich supplements.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.3c09141
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  6. Article: Solution-processed two-dimensional materials for next-generation photovoltaics

    Bellani, Sebastiano / Bartolotta, Antonino / Agresti, Antonio / Calogero, Giuseppe / Grancini, Giulia / Di Carlo, Aldo / Kymakis, Emmanuel / Bonaccorso, Francesco

    Chemical Society reviews. 2021 Nov. 1, v. 50, no. 21

    2021  

    Abstract: In the ever-increasing energy demand scenario, the development of novel photovoltaic (PV) technologies is considered to be one of the key solutions to fulfil the energy request. In this context, graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials (GRMs), ...

    Abstract In the ever-increasing energy demand scenario, the development of novel photovoltaic (PV) technologies is considered to be one of the key solutions to fulfil the energy request. In this context, graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials (GRMs), including nonlayered 2D materials and 2D perovskites, as well as their hybrid systems, are emerging as promising candidates to drive innovation in PV technologies. The mechanical, thermal, and optoelectronic properties of GRMs can be exploited in different active components of solar cells to design next-generation devices. These components include front (transparent) and back conductive electrodes, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting/recombination layers, as well as photoactive layers. The production and processing of GRMs in the liquid phase, coupled with the ability to “on-demand” tune their optoelectronic properties exploiting wet-chemical functionalization, enable their effective integration in advanced PV devices through scalable, reliable, and inexpensive printing/coating processes. Herein, we review the progresses in the use of solution-processed 2D materials in organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and organic–inorganic hybrid solar cells, as well as in tandem systems. We first provide a brief introduction on the properties of 2D materials and their production methods by solution-processing routes. Then, we discuss the functionality of 2D materials for electrodes, photoactive layer components/additives, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting layers through figures of merit, which allow the performance of solar cells to be determined and compared with the state-of-the-art values. We finally outline the roadmap for the further exploitation of solution-processed 2D materials to boost the performance of PV devices.
    Keywords energy ; graphene ; liquids ; quantum dots ; solar energy
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-1101
    Size p. 11870-11965.
    Publishing place The Royal Society of Chemistry
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1472875-8
    ISSN 1460-4744 ; 0306-0012
    ISSN (online) 1460-4744
    ISSN 0306-0012
    DOI 10.1039/d1cs00106j
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  7. Article ; Online: Alcohol Vapor Sensor Based on Quasi-2D Nb

    Pazniak, Hanna / Plugin, Ilya A / Sheverdyaeva, Polina M / Rapenne, Laetitia / Varezhnikov, Alexey S / Agresti, Antonio / Pescetelli, Sara / Moras, Paolo / Kostin, Konstantin B / Gorokhovsky, Alexander V / Ouisse, Thierry / Sysoev, Victor V

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 1

    Abstract: MXenes are two-dimensional (2D) materials with a great potential for sensor applications due to their high aspect ratio and fully functionalized surface that can be tuned for specific gas adsorption. Here, we demonstrate that the ... ...

    Abstract MXenes are two-dimensional (2D) materials with a great potential for sensor applications due to their high aspect ratio and fully functionalized surface that can be tuned for specific gas adsorption. Here, we demonstrate that the Nb
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24010038
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  8. Article ; Online: Solution-processed two-dimensional materials for next-generation photovoltaics.

    Bellani, Sebastiano / Bartolotta, Antonino / Agresti, Antonio / Calogero, Giuseppe / Grancini, Giulia / Di Carlo, Aldo / Kymakis, Emmanuel / Bonaccorso, Francesco

    Chemical Society reviews

    2021  Volume 50, Issue 21, Page(s) 11870–11965

    Abstract: In the ever-increasing energy demand scenario, the development of novel photovoltaic (PV) technologies is considered to be one of the key solutions to fulfil the energy request. In this context, graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials (GRMs), ...

    Abstract In the ever-increasing energy demand scenario, the development of novel photovoltaic (PV) technologies is considered to be one of the key solutions to fulfil the energy request. In this context, graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials (GRMs), including nonlayered 2D materials and 2D perovskites, as well as their hybrid systems, are emerging as promising candidates to drive innovation in PV technologies. The mechanical, thermal, and optoelectronic properties of GRMs can be exploited in different active components of solar cells to design next-generation devices. These components include front (transparent) and back conductive electrodes, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting/recombination layers, as well as photoactive layers. The production and processing of GRMs in the liquid phase, coupled with the ability to "on-demand" tune their optoelectronic properties exploiting wet-chemical functionalization, enable their effective integration in advanced PV devices through scalable, reliable, and inexpensive printing/coating processes. Herein, we review the progresses in the use of solution-processed 2D materials in organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells, as well as in tandem systems. We first provide a brief introduction on the properties of 2D materials and their production methods by solution-processing routes. Then, we discuss the functionality of 2D materials for electrodes, photoactive layer components/additives, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting layers through figures of merit, which allow the performance of solar cells to be determined and compared with the state-of-the-art values. We finally outline the roadmap for the further exploitation of solution-processed 2D materials to boost the performance of PV devices.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1472875-8
    ISSN 1460-4744 ; 0306-0012
    ISSN (online) 1460-4744
    ISSN 0306-0012
    DOI 10.1039/d1cs00106j
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  9. Article: Low-Temperature Graphene-Based Paste for Large-Area Carbon Perovskite Solar Cells

    Mariani, Paolo / Najafi, Leyla / Bianca, Gabriele / Zappia, Marilena Isabella / Gabatel, Luca / Agresti, Antonio / Pescetelli, Sara / Di Carlo, Aldo / Bellani, Sebastiano / Bonaccorso, Francesco

    ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2021 May 10, v. 13, no. 19

    2021  

    Abstract: Carbon perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs), using carbon-based counter electrodes (C-CEs), promise to mitigate instability issues while providing solution-processed and low-cost device configurations. In this work, we report the fabrication and ... ...

    Abstract Carbon perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs), using carbon-based counter electrodes (C-CEs), promise to mitigate instability issues while providing solution-processed and low-cost device configurations. In this work, we report the fabrication and characterization of efficient paintable C-PSCs obtained by depositing a low-temperature-processed graphene-based carbon paste atop prototypical mesoscopic and planar n–i–p structures. Small-area (0.09 cm²) mesoscopic C-PSCs reach a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.81% while showing an improved thermal stability under the ISOS-D-2 protocol compared to the reference devices based on Au CEs. The proposed graphene-based C-CEs are applied to large-area (1 cm²) mesoscopic devices and low-temperature-processed planar n–i–p devices, reaching PCEs of 13.85 and 14.06%, respectively. To the best of our knowledge, these PCE values are among the highest reported for large-area C-PSCs in the absence of back-contact metallization or additional stacked conductive components or a thermally evaporated barrier layer between the charge-transporting layer and the C-CE (strategies commonly used for the record-high efficiency C-PSCs). In addition, we report a proof-of-concept of metallized miniwafer-like area C-PSCs (substrate area = 6.76 cm², aperture area = 4.00 cm²), reaching a PCE on active area of 13.86% and a record-high PCE on aperture area of 12.10%, proving the metallization compatibility with our C-PSCs. Monolithic wafer-like area C-PSCs can be feasible all-solution-processed configurations, more reliable than prototypical perovskite solar (mini)modules based on the serial connection of subcells, since they mitigate hysteresis-induced performance losses and hot-spot-induced irreversible material damage caused by reverse biases.
    Keywords counters ; electrodes ; graphene ; materials ; pastes ; pasting properties ; solar cells ; thermal stability
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0510
    Size p. 22368-22380.
    Publishing place American Chemical Society
    Document type Article
    ISSN 1944-8252
    DOI 10.1021/acsami.1c02626
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  10. Article ; Online: Facile synthesis of a SnO

    Navazani, Shiva / Shokuhfar, Ali / Hassanisadi, Mostafa / Askarieh, Mojtaba / Di Carlo, Aldo / Agresti, Antonio

    Talanta

    2018  Volume 181, Page(s) 422–430

    Abstract: Stannic oxide nanoparticles and various compositions of ... ...

    Abstract Stannic oxide nanoparticles and various compositions of SnO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1500969-5
    ISSN 1873-3573 ; 0039-9140
    ISSN (online) 1873-3573
    ISSN 0039-9140
    DOI 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.01.015
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