Xunze Tang
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Xunze Tang has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Xiaolong Li
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
2 shared publications - Yannan Qian
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
2 shared publications - Di Chen
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
1 shared publication - Haiyan Zhang
School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
1 shared publication - Heming Ji
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Bi-Function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-Assisted Double-Layered Photoanodes for Improving Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
A bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanode was designed to improve the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results show that the introduction of Mn2+ ions leads to smaller-sized TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres, which is changed from nanosheet-shaped TiO2 and TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+. Based on Scherrer’s formula from the X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak (101), the crystallite sizes decrease due to the introduction of Mn2+ ions. By utilizing screen-printing techniques, DSSCs fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanodes exhibit the short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 15.68 mA/cm2, open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.67 V, fill factor (FF) of 0.71 and the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.41%. The PCE of our designed DSSC is higher than that of DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2 photoanode (6.84%), which is attributed to the bi-function effects of TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ including the conversion of NIR into visible light and improved light scattering. An increased charge transfer resistance of the photoanode/electrolyte interface indicates the suppressed charge recombination of electrons with the electrolyte redox couple (I−/I3−) in DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ double-layered photoanode, which also contributes to the enhanced performance of DSSCs. The double-layered photoanode fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres will provide a promising avenue for moving DSSCs forward to meet practical applications.
Open AccessBi-Function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-Assisted Double-Layered Photoanodes for Improving Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
A bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanode was designed to improve the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results show that the introduction of Mn2+ ions leads to smaller-sized TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres, which is changed from nanosheet-shaped TiO2 and TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+. Based on Scherrer’s formula from the X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak (101), the crystallite sizes decrease due to the introduction of Mn2+ ions. By utilizing screen-printing techniques, DSSCs fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+-assisted double-layered photoanodes exhibit the short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 15.68 mA/cm2, open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.67 V, fill factor (FF) of 0.71 and the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.41%. The PCE of our designed DSSC is higher than that of DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2 photoanode (6.84%), which is attributed to the bi-function effects of TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ including the conversion of NIR into visible light and improved light scattering. An increased charge transfer resistance of the photoanode/electrolyte interface indicates the suppressed charge recombination of electrons with the electrolyte redox couple (I−/I3−) in DSSCs with a TiO2/TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ double-layered photoanode, which also contributes to the enhanced performance of DSSCs. The double-layered photoanode fabricated by bi-function TiO2:Yb3+/Tm3+/Mn2+ nanospheres will provide a promising avenue for moving DSSCs forward to meet practical applications.
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Optical Temperature Sensing of YbNbO4:Er3+ Phosphors Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method
The novel YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors were firstly synthesized through the hydrothermal method by adding LiOH·H2O as flux in the H2O/EG system. YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors showed the agglomerated irregular polygons coexisting with some tiny grains. XRD and Raman spectra were measured to understand the phase structure and the crystal growth mechanism of YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors. The upconversion (UC) emission spectra, the pump power dependency and UC mechanism were studied under 980 nm excitation. Based on the fluorescence intensity ratio technique, YbNbO4:Er3+ exhibited the maximum sensor sensitivity of 0.00712 K−1 at 220 K, providing a promising application in optical low-temperature sensors.
Open AccessOptical Temperature Sensing of YbNbO4:Er3+ Phosphors Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method
The novel YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors were firstly synthesized through the hydrothermal method by adding LiOH·H2O as flux in the H2O/EG system. YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors showed the agglomerated irregular polygons coexisting with some tiny grains. XRD and Raman spectra were measured to understand the phase structure and the crystal growth mechanism of YbNbO4:Er3+ phosphors. The upconversion (UC) emission spectra, the pump power dependency and UC mechanism were studied under 980 nm excitation. Based on the fluorescence intensity ratio technique, YbNbO4:Er3+ exhibited the maximum sensor sensitivity of 0.00712 K−1 at 220 K, providing a promising application in optical low-temperature sensors.