Conducting polymer-based electrochemical sensors: Progress, challenges, and future perspectives by Aashutosh Dube, Shweta J. Malode, Abdullah N. Alodhayb, Kunal Mondal, Nagaraj P. Shetti

“…Conducting polymers are promising due to their unique properties, such as excellent electrical and optical properties, physical and chemical stability, high conductivity, and effective redox properties with high-temperature stability and biocompatibility. …”
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Machine Learning Models for Predicting Thermal Properties of Radiative Cooling Aerogels by Chengce Yuan, Yimin Shi, Zhichen Ba, Daxin Liang, Jing Wang, Xiaorui Liu, Yabei Xu, Junreng Liu, Hongbo Xu

“…The model integrated multiple parameters, including the material composition (matrix material type and proportions), modification design (modifier type and content), optical properties (solar reflectance and infrared emissivity), and environmental factors (solar irradiance and ambient temperature) to achieve accurate cooling performance predictions. …”
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Optical band gap modulation in functionalized chitosan biopolymer hybrids using absorption and derivative spectrum fitting methods: A spectroscopic analysis by Dyari M. Mamand, Dana S. Muhammad, Daron Q. Muheddin, Karzan A. Abdalkarim, Dana A. Tahir, Hawkar A. Muhammad, Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Sarkawt A. Hussen, Jamal Hassan

“…Abstract In this study, biopolymer composites based on chitosan (CS) with enhanced optical properties were functionalized using Manganese metal complexes and black tea solution dyes. …”
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Quinoid to benzenoid transition-driven glutathione sensing: Dual-emission carbon dots and smartphone-based ratiometric fluorescence analysis by Al-Montaser Bellah H. Ali, Ashraf M. Mahmoud, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Aya M. Mostafa, James Barker, Mohamed M. El-Wekil

“…The sensing system operates at pH 9.0, exploiting the unique optical properties of BOCDs with emission peaks at 420 nm and 570 nm. …”
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New Approach of the Oxidant Peroxo Method (OPM) Route to Obtain Ti(OH)4 Nanoparticles with High Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Radiation by André E. Nogueira, Lucas S. Ribeiro, Luiz F. Gorup, Gelson T. S. T. Silva, Fernando F. B. Silva, Caue Ribeiro, Emerson R. Camargo

“…Characterization results reveal that peroxo groups on the surface of the catalyst had a great influence on the optical properties of the Ti(OH)4 and consequently in its photocatalytic property. …”
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Expanding Thermal Plasma Chemical Vapour Deposition of ZnO:Al Layers for CIGS Solar Cells by K. Sharma, B. L. Williams, A. Mittal, H. C. M. Knoops, B. J. Kniknie, N. J. Bakker, W. M. M. Kessels, R. E. I. Schropp, M. Creatore

“…Aluminium-doped zinc oxide (ZnO:Al) grown by expanding thermal plasma chemical vapour deposition (ETP-CVD) has demonstrated excellent electrical and optical properties, which make it an attractive candidate as a transparent conductive oxide for photovoltaic applications. …”
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Enhanced Optical and Thermal Stability of Blue Pyrrole Derivatives for Color Filter in Image Sensors by Sunwoo Park, Sangwook Park, Saeyoung Oh, Hyukmin Kwon, Hayoon Lee, Kiho Lee, Chun Yoon, Jongwook Park

“…When the thermal stability of color filter films for image sensors was evaluated, BAPCP demonstrated excellent optical properties before and after thermal stability testing, maintaining its characteristics in an optimized molecular form. …”
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Green synthesis of biocompatible fluorescent carbon dots from bitter gourd for effective metal sensing and biological applications by V. Renuga, X. Vinoliya, A. Dinesh, S. Suthakaran, Manikandan Ayyar, V. Mohanavel, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Prabhu Paramasivam, R. Bousbih, M. Khalid Hossain, A. Rajendran, S. Santhoshkumar

“…Highly fluorescent Carbon dots (C-dots) were synthesized from the Bitter Gourd by simple hydrothermal method without the addition of any surfactant or additives. The optical properties, luminescence, phase formation and crystal structure were measured using UV–Visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Photoluminescence (PL), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) by varying the medium from acidic to basic by changing its pH (2−12) and temperature range (180-300οC) to assess the exact nature and properties of the synthesized C-dots. …”
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Accelerated photonic design of coolhouse film for photosynthesis via machine learning by Jinlei Li, Yi Jiang, Bo Li, Yihao Xu, Huanzhi Song, Ning Xu, Peng Wang, Dayang Zhao, Zhe Liu, Sheng Shu, Juyou Wu, Miao Zhong, Yongguang Zhang, Kefeng Zhang, Bin Zhu, Qiang Li, Wei Li, Yongmin Liu, Shanhui Fan, Jia Zhu

“…This scalable film, selected from hundreds of potential designs, selectively and precisely transmits sunlight needed for photosynthesis while reflecting excess heat, thereby reducing thermal load and evapotranspiration. Its optical properties also exhibit weak angle dependence. In demonstrations in subtropical and arid regions, the film reduces temperatures by 5–17 °C and cuts water loss by half, resulting in more than doubled biomass yield and survival rates. …”
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Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles from Cucurbita maxima leaf extract; a platinum free counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells by Emma Panzi Mukhokosi, Stephen Tenywa, Nandipha L. Bothab, Shohreh Azizi, Mathapelo Pearl Seopela, Malik Maaza

“…Uniformly synthesized CuO NPs were subjected to various characterization tools to obtain the crystal structure, surface morphology, particle size, optical properties, chemical bonds and photovoltaic properties. …”
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RETRACTED: Mycosynthesis of Hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) Nanoparticles Using <em>Aspergillus niger</em> and Their Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Activities by Ebrahim Saied, Salem S. Salem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Fathy M. Elkady, Amr A. Arishi, Amr H. Hashem

“…The structural and optical properties of Hem-NPs were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and UV-visible and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopies. …”
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Luminescent Lanthanide Infinite Coordination Polymers for Ratiometric Sensing Applications by Ziqin Song, Yuanqiang Hao, Yunfei Long, Peisheng Zhang, Rongjin Zeng, Shu Chen, Wansong Chen

“…Ratiometric lanthanide coordination polymers (Ln-CPs) are advanced materials that combine the unique optical properties of lanthanide ions (e.g., Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺, Ce³⁺) with the structural flexibility and tunability of coordination polymers. …”
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Valorization of raw papaya (Carica papaya) and citrus peels for development of antimicrobial and biodegradable edible film by Prathamesh Pawle, Surabhi Pandey, Arvind Kumar, Aparna Agarwal, Abhishek Dutt Tripathi, Mohd Saeed, Safia Obaidur Rab, Dipendra Kumar Mahato, Pradeep Kumar, Madhu Kamle

“…The films were subjected to various parameter analysis like thickness, optical properties and barrier properties. As per the results, T3 was an optimized film, as it had minimum thickness (0.26 ± 0.01), high tensile strength (5.79 ± 0.12), elongation at break of 11.92 ± 0.03, High transparency (1.42 ± 0.06), and high degradation temperature. …”
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Ultra‐Broad Emission Copper Halide Scintillator‐Based X‐Ray Imager by Haocheng Lv, Wenyi Shao, Haifeng Chen, Guoyang Zhu, Yao Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Hongwei Liang

“…Herein, a TPA2Cu2I4 (TPACI) copper halide scintillator with a unique ultra‐broad emission (FWHM > 240 nm) is developed, which shows universal compatibility with the peak response range of commercial photodetector. The optical properties characterization and mechanism analysis indicates that this ultra‐broad spectrum can be attributed to the dual self‐trapped exciton (STE) emission consisting of two emission bands. …”
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Polyoxovanadate-modified SnO2 electron transport layer for perovskite photodetectors by Ziting Liu, Yijia Hao, Jing Zhang, Yi He, Weilin Chen

“…Polyoxovanadates (POVs), as semiconductor-like molecules, exhibit good redox and excellent optical properties, which can regulate the energy band structure of SnO2. …”
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Elevating photovoltaic efficiency: Cobalt doping approaches with sustainable transition metal cations in lead halide perovskite solar cells by M.I. Khan, Saddam Hussain, M. Atif, J.E. Leal-Perez, B.A. García-Grajeda, J.M. Mendivil-Escalante

“…Further assessment of the optical properties by UV–Vis analysis reveals that the incorporation of 3 % Co2+ doping into MAPbI2Br reduced the band gap energy to 1.84 eV. …”
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Microstructural transformation of GO to rGO by ascorbate acid green-agent enhanced using sonication method by Masruroh, Freygieon Ogiek Rizal Sukma, Kormil Saputra, Nandang Mufti, Kusumandari, Anton Prasetyo, Rachmat T Tjahjanto, Dionysius J D H Santjojo

“…Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was successfully synthesized from graphene oxide (GO) using ascorbic acid as a reducing agent, combined with a sonication process to improve microstructural transformation and enhance optical properties. The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the role of ascorbic acid in altering the microstructure of rGO and to examine the effect of sonication duration on the band gap. …”
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Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyanaline coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier by Tekalign Tesfaye, Yohannes Shuka, Sisay Tadesse, Tesfahun Eyoel, Mesele Mengesha

“…Characterization techniques, including UV–Vis, XRD, SEM, and FT-IR, revealed the successful synthesis of green-routed nano-scaled materials with altered optical properties after matrix coating, high crystallinity in the iron oxide phase, rougher surface morphology, and characteristic Fe–O peaks at 594 cm⁻1. …”
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Inkjet printing of metal oxide coatings for enhanced photovoltaic soiling environmental applications by E. Fares, B. Aissa, R.J. Isaifan

“…Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and contact angle measurements were performed to characterize these thin films.Finding: The optical transmittance of the substrate using the nanoparticle ink revealed better optical properties than that using the mixed-based ink. …”
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Characterization and optimization of cerium oxide nanoparticle-doped cellulose acetate films using the Box-Behnken Design by Lívia Viana Aguiar de Oliveira, Noemi Raquel Checca Huaman, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Ulisses Oliveira Costa, Letícia Vitorazi

“…The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) was applied to optimize the effects of CeO₂ concentration, PEG content, and drying temperature on mechanical, thermal, and optical properties. The films exhibited enhanced UV absorption, with CeO₂ increasing absorbance at 316 nm, while PEG influenced a nonlinear absorption response at 211 nm. …”
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