Publications

2025

  1. IA Ivashchenko, VV Halyan, LD Gulay, A Zelinskiy, F Koper, A. Szymska-Szymanik, P. Dąbczyński, M. Makowska-Janusik, K. Matras-Postołek GeS2-Ga2S3 based glass ceramics containing doped with Er3+ CsPbBr3, CsPbI3 perovskite crystals: Effect of Er³⁺ Doping on Their Photoluminescent Properties, Materials Research Bulletin, 113442, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113442
  2. I Śliwińska, P Beńko, H Breuer, M Ciesielska, K Ivanov, J Kasz, K. Matras-Postołek, The Challenge of Introducing Sustainability‐Oriented Innovation—An Ethnographic Study, Sustainable Development, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3332
  3. J Maciejewska-Prończuk, M Oćwieja, P Żeliszewska, M Wasilewska, D Ungor, E Csapó, L Szyk-Warszyńska, M Gajewska, A Chrzanowska, J Dobrzyńska, I Ivashchenko, K Matras-Postołek, Z Adamczyk, Fluorescent gold nanoclusters stabilized by lysozyme: Synthesis and deposition kinetics on silica substrates, Journal of Luminescence 277, 120912, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120912

2024

  1. IA Ivashchenko, OS Klymovych, VV Halyan, OV Novosad, AV Zelinskiy, Physical properties of AgAs3Se5, Ag2SnAs6Se12 (co-doped with Er3+, Nd3+) single crystals formed in the quasi-ternary system Ag2Se–SnSe2–As2Se3, Journal of Solid State Chemistry 332, 124581, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2024.124581

2023

  1. K Matras-Postołek, A Żaba, P Dąbczyński, M Marzec, A Bernasik, J Rysz, M. A Borysiewicz, T. Wojtowicz, Microwave-synthesized CZTS nanoparticles and their surface modification for the model hybrid photovoltaic devices, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification 194, 109606, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2023.109606
  2. X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, SP Jiang, Pt clusters in carbon network to enhance photocatalytic CO2 and benzene conversion of WOx/g-C3N4 nanosheets, Carbon 214, 118337, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118337
  3. X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, SP Jiang, Z-scheme WOx/Cu-g-C3N4 heterojunction nanoarchitectonics with promoted charge separation and transfer towards efficient full solar-spectrum photocatalysis, J. Colloid Interface Sci 636, 646-656, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.052
  4. X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Heterojunction nanoarchitectonics of WOx/Au-g-C3N4 with efficient photogenerated carrier separation and transfer toward improved NO and benzene conversion, Materials Today Advances 17, 100355, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtadv.2023.100355
  5. Y Liu, Y Zhan, B Szreniawa, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Bright blue-emitting CsPbBr3 nanoplates for white light emitting, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 935, 168101, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.168101
  6. T Song, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, N-doped carbon layer promoted charge separation/transfer in WP/g-C3N4 heterostructures for efficient H2 evolution and 4-nitrophenol removal, Carbon 202, 378-388, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2022.11.008

2022

  1. X Luan, K Zhu, C Wang, W Shi, A Szymska, K Matras‐Postolek, P Yang, NiS2/MoS2 Hetero‐Nanosheets Grown on Double‐Layered Hollow Carbon Nanospheres for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Advanced Materials Interfaces 9 (35), 2201661, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202201661
  2. T Song, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Cobalt clusters on g-C3N4 nanosheets for enhanced H2/H2O2 generation and NO removal, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (6), 108747, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108747
  3. B Xu, H Zhang, P Baran, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Cu nanocrystals enhanced charge separation and transfer in superior thin g-C3N4 nanosheets,  Journal of Alloys and Compounds 919, 165892, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.165892
  4. J He, C Xie, Y Cheng, P Baran, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, CsPbBr3:Mn Nanowires: d-d Transfer of Mn Ions for Bright White Emitting Diodes, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 126 (37), 15829-15837, 2022, doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c05053
  5. Y Liu, Y Zhao, Y Zhu, Y Zhan, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Ion exchange derived CsPbBr3: Mn nanocrystals with stable and bright luminescence towards white light-emitting diodes, Materials Research Bulletin 153, 111915, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2022.111915
  6. X Ji, B Xu, H Zhang, X Xia, K Ji, A Szymska, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Dimensional Nanoarchitectonics of g-C3N4/Co Nanocomposites for Photo- and Electro-Chemical Applications, ACS Applied Nano Materials 5 (8), 11731-11740, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c02755
  7. P Wang, T Song, G Gao, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, SnO2 clusters embedded in TiO2 nanosheets: Heterostructures and gas sensing performance, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 357, 131433, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2022.131433
  8. K Ji, K Matras-Postolek, R Shi, L Chen, Q Che, J Wang, Y Yue, P Yang, MoS2/CoS2 heterostructures embedded in N-doped carbon nanosheets towards enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 891, 161962, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.161962
  9. W Shi, X Zhang, HS Chen, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Zn-derived ligand engineering towards stable and bright CsPbI 3 nanocrystals for white emitting, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 10 (36), 13117-13123, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC02995B
  10. W Shi, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Mn-derived Cs4PbX6 nanocrystals with stable and tunable wide luminescence for white light-emitting diodes, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 10 (10), 3886-3893, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00014H

2021

  1. C Xie, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Hierarchical FeCo/C@Ni(OH)2 heterostructures for enhanced oxygen evolution activity, Electrochimica Acta 395, 139194, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139194
  2. A Żaba, S Sovinska, T Kirish, A Węgrzynowicz, K Matras-Postołek, Photodegradation process of organic dyes in the presence of a manganese-doped zinc sulfide nanowire photocatalyst, Materials 14 (19), 5840, 2021, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14195840
  3. W Shi, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Mesoporous Silica-Coated CsPbX3 Nanocrystals with High Stability and Ion-Exchange Resistance for Bright White-Emitting Displays, ACS Applied Nano Materials 4 (9), 9391-9400, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.1c01889
  4. T Song, C Xie, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, 2D Layered g-C3N4/WO3/WS2 S-Scheme Heterojunctions with Enhanced Photochemical Performance, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 125 (35), 19382-19393, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c06753
  5. K Zhu, X Luan, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, 2D/2D MoS2/g-C3N4 layered heterojunctions with enhanced interfacial electron coupling effect, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 893, 115350, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115350
  6. Y Zhao, C Xie, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Mn:CsPbBr3 Nanoplatelets for Bright White-Emitting Displays, ACS Applied Nano Materials 4 (6), 6223-6230, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.1c01016
  7. C Wang, G Yang, W Shi, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Construction of 2D/2D MoS2/g-C3N4 Heterostructures for Photoreduction of Cr (VI), Langmuir 37 (20), 6337-6346, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00929
  8. Y Liu, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Ni2P nanosheets modified N-doped hollow carbon spheres towards enhanced supercapacitor performance, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 854, 157111, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157111
  9. W Shi, X Zhang, HS Chen, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Transition metal halide derived phase transition from Cs4PbCl6 to CsPbxM1–x X3 for bright white light-emitting diodes, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 9 (17), 5732-5739, 2021,https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC01150B

2020

  1. KA Stasiewicz, I Jakubowska, J Korec, K Matras-Postołek, Modification of higher alkanes by nanoparticles to control light propagation in tapered fibers, Micromachines 11 (11), 1006, 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/mi11111006
  2. JE Moś, KA Stasiewicz, K Matras-Postołek, LR Jaroszewicz, Thermo-optical switching effect based on a tapered optical fiber and higher alkanes doped with ZnS: Mn, Materials 13 (21), 5044, 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13215044
  3. Y Zhao, M Li, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Crystal structure and luminescence of Cs-Pb-Sn-Br nanocrystals, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 22, 1-11, 2020, doi: 10.1007/s11051-020-05020-4

2019

  1. A Zaba, K Matras-Postolek, S Sovinska, D Bogdal, Microwave-assisted preparation of 1D NCs for photodegradation process of organic dyes, AMPERE 2019. 17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, 2019
  2. T Song, Y Zhao, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Color-tunable carbon dots via control the degree of self-assembly in solution at different concentration, Journal of Luminescence 212, 69-75, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2019.04.025
  3. Y Zhao, T Song, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Effect of Cd precursors on luminescence of CdTe quantum dots and their luminescent temperature action, Journal of Luminescence 211, 394-400, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2019.04.006
  4. L Chen, Y Liu, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Morphology adjustment of pure and doped g-C3N4 by mercapto group-induced assembly towards enhanced photocatalysis, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters 11 (6), 804-812, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1166/nnl.2019.2945
  5. I Jakubowska, J Korec, J Moś, K A Stasiewicz, K Matras-Postołek, L R Jaroszewicz, Optical fiber taper sensor with a nanoparticles’ mixture cladding, Optical Fibers and Their Applications 2018 11045, 95-101, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2522022
  6. Y Wei, X Zhang, Z Zhao, HS Chen, K Matras-Postolek, B Wang, P Yang, Controllable synthesis of P-doped MoS2 nanopetals decorated N-doped hollow carbon spheres towards enhanced hydrogen evolution, Electrochimica Acta 297, 553-563, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.12.019
  7. K Matras-Postołek, S Sovinska, A Węgrzynowicz, Synthesis and characterization of ZnSe and ZnSe: Mn nanosheets and microflowers with high photoactive properties by microwave-assisted method, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification 135, 204-216, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2018.11.022

2018

  1. M Li, X Zhang, T Dong, P Wang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Evolution of morphology, phase composition, and photoluminescence of cesium lead bromine nanocrystals with temperature and precursors, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 122 (50), 28968-28976, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b10200
  2. C Jia, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, B Huang, P Yang, Z-scheme reduced graphene oxide/TiO2-Bronze/W18O49 ternary heterostructure towards efficient full solar-spectrum photocatalysis, Carbon 139, 415-426, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.07.024
  3. K Matras-Postolek, K Chojnacka-Gorka, M Bredol, K Guguła, Luminescent ZnSe:Mn/ZnS@ PMMA nanocomposites with improved refractive index and transparency, Journal of Luminescence 203, 655-662, 2018
  4. K Matras-Postołek, A Żaba, EM Nowak, P Dąbczyński, J Rysz, J Sanetra, Formation and characterization of one-dimensional ZnS nanowires for ZnS/P3HT hybrid polymer solar cells with improved efficiency, Applied Surface Science 451, 180-190, 2018
  5. M Li, X Zhang, K Matras-Postolek, HS Chen, P Yang, An anion-driven Sn2+ exchange reaction in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals towards tunable and high photoluminescence, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 6 (20), 5506-5513, 2018

2017

  1. K Matras-Postolek, S Sovinska, A Zaba, P Yang, Microwave-assisted heating versus conventional heating in solvothermal and non-solvothermal synthesis of photocatalytic active ZnSe·0.5 N2H4 and ZnSe:Mn·0.5N2H4 anisotropic, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 122, 346-356, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2017.05.010
  2. Y Zhao, S Lu, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, SiO2 monomer-triggered self-assembly of hybrid CdTe quantum dots, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 122, 357-364, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2017.02.009
  3. M Oćwieja, K Matras-Postołek, JMaciejewska Prończuk, M Morga, Z  Adamczyk, S  Sovinska, A Żaba, M Gajewska, T Król, K Cupiał, M Bredol, Formation and stability of manganese-doped ZnS quantum dot monolayers determined by QCM-D and streaming potential measurements, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 503, 186-197, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2017.04.059
  4. Y Liu, P Yang, J Li, K Matras-Postolek, Y Yue, Morphology variation of nanofibers from controlling matter diffusion in calcination processes, Materials Chemistry and Physics 186, 312-316, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2016.11.001
  5. D Bogdał, S Bednarz, K Matras-Postołek, Microwave-assisted polymerization, Elsevier, 2017
  6. Y Miao, P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, Flexible silica films encapsulating hydrophilic CdTe quantum dots for application in white light emitting diodes, Journal of Luminescence 181, 63-70, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2016.08.064

2016

  1. M Miastkowska, A Michalczyk, D Belechowicz, E Sikora, E Lason K Matras-Postołek, J Ogonowski Nanoemulsions on the basis of cinnamic aldehyde as a modern fungicide formulation, PRZEMYSL CHEMICZNY 95 (10), 1932-1935, DOI: 10.15199/62.2016.10.16
  2. K Matras-Postolek, S Sovinska, A Zaba, D Bogdal, Synthesis and characterization of copper-doped zinc sulfide nanoparticles, Przemysł Chemiczny 95, 2080-2084, 2016, DOI: 10.15199/62.2016.10.47
  3. F Zhang, S Lu, P Yang, C Jia, K Matras-Postolek, Synthesis of SiO2@ AgCl and SiO2@ Ag3PO4 nanocomposites via replacing reaction in situ towards enhanced photocatalysis, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 16 (9), 9794-9799, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2016.12095
  4. F Zhang, P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, Au catalyst decorated silica spheres: Synthesis and high-performance in 4-nitrophenol reduction, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 16 (6), 5966-5974, 2016, DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2016.10858
  5. C Jia, P Yang, J Li, B Huang, K Matras‐Postolek, Photocatalytic Activity Evolution of Different Morphological TiO2 Shells on Ag Nanowires, ChemCatChem 8 (4), 839-847, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201501045
  6. Y Du, P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, J Wang, Q Che, Y Cao, Q Ma, Low toxic and highly luminescent CdSe/Cd x Zn1−x S quantum dots with thin organic SiO2 coating for application in cell imaging, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 18, 1-11, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-016-3347-8
  7. S Lu, L Chen, P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, Highly sensitive visual detection of catalase based on the accelerating decomposition of H₂O₂ using Au nanorods as a sensor,
    RSC Advances, 6, 19620-19625, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA01889K
  8. Y Liu, P Yang, J Li, K Matras-Postolek, Y Yue, B Huang, Formation of SiO₂@ SnO₂ core–shell nanofibers and their gas sensing properties, RSC Advances, 6, 13371-13376, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA25878B
  9. D Bogdal, S Bednarz, K Matras-Postolek, Microwave-assisted synthesis of hybrid polymer materials and composites, Microwave-Assisted Polymer Synthesis Volume 274 of the Series Advances in Polymer Science, 241-294, 2016, DOI: 10.1007/12_2014_296
  10. Z Jiang, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Hydrophobic CdSe and CdTe quantum dots: shell coating, shape control, and self-assembly, RSC Advances 6 (31), 25656-25661, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA03408J
  11. Y Liu, P Yang, J Li, K Matras-Postolek, Y Yue, B Huang, Formation of SiO 2@ SnO 2 core–shell nanofibers and their gas sensing properties, RSC Advances 6 (16), 13371-13376, 2016
  12. A Żaba, S Sovinska, W Kasprzyk, D Bogdał, K Matras-Postołek, Zinc sulphide (ZNS) nanparticles for advanced application, Technical Transactions 2016 (Chemistry Issue 1 Ch (4) 2016), 125-134, 2016

2015

  1. P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, X Song, Y Zheng, Y Liu, K Ding, S Nie, Self-assembly and photoluminescence evolution of hydrophilic and hydrophobic quantum dots in sol–gel processes, Materials Research Bulletin 70, 385-391, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MATERRESBULL.2015.04.051
  2. X Li, X Zhang, C Jia, K Matras‐Postolek, P Yang, Synthesis and Composition‐Dependent Visible Photocatalysis of Ag/AgBr Necklace‐Like Heterostructures, ChemPlusChem 80 (5), 865-870, https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.201500032
  3. X Song, P Yang, C Jia, L Chen, K Matras-Postolek, Self-assembled synthesis of urchin-like AlOOH microspheres with large surface area for removal of pollutants, RSC Advances, 5 (42), 33155-33162, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA01255D
  4. S Zhang, HS Chen, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, ZnO nanoflowers with single crystal structure towards enhanced gas sensing and photocatalysis, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17 (45), 30300-30306, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CP04860E
  5. Y Liu, P Yang, J Li, K Matras-Postolek, Y Yue, B Huang, Morphology adjustment of SnO₂ and SnO₂/CeO₂ one dimensional nanostructures towards applications in gas sensing and CO oxidation,  RSC Advances, 2015,5, 98500-98507, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA23446H
  6. Y Liu, P Yang, J Li, K Matras-Postolek, Y Yue, B Huang, Morphology adjustment of SnO2 and SnO2/CeO2 one dimensional nanostructures towards applications in gas sensing and CO oxidation, RSC Advances 5 (119), 98500-98507, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA23446H
  7. P Yang, C Jia, H He, L Chen, K Matras-Postolek, Preparation and characteristics of molecularly homogeneous Ag/AgCl nano-heterostructures via a two-step synthesis, RSC Advances 5 (22), 17210-17215, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16325G
  8. J Zhao, HS Chen, K Matras-Postolek, P Yang, Morphology evolution of α-Fe2O 3 controlled via incorporation of alkaline earth metal ions, CrystEngComm 17 (37), 7175-7181, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CE01251A
  9. Y Liu, J Wang, P Yang, K Matras-Postolek, Self-modification of TiO 2 one-dimensional nano-materials by Ti 3+ and oxygen vacancy using Ti 2 O 3 as precursor, RSC advances 5 (76), 61657-61663
  10. N Danchova, S Gutzov, K Matras-Postolek, M Bredol, N Lesev, S Kaloyanova, T Deligeorgiev, Preparation and optical properties of silica sol–gel microparticles functionalized with [Eu(ntac)3][pphendcn] and [Eu(phen)2](NO3)3 complexes, Journal of Inclusion, Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry 78, 381-386. 2014, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-013-0308-z

2010

  1. K Matras-Postolek, D Bogdal, Polymer nanocomposites for electro-optics: Perspectives on processing technologies, material characterization, and future application, In: Dusek, K., Joanny, JF. (eds) Polymer Characterization. Advances in Polymer Science, vol 230. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/12_2010_49

2009

  1. M Bredol, K Matras, A Szatkowski, J Sanetra, A Prodi-Schwab, P3HT/ZnS: a new hybrid bulk heterojunction photovoltaic system with very high open circuit voltage, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 93 (5), 662-666, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.12.015

2008

  1. D Bogdal, K Matras, J Sanetra, M Pokladko, Synthesis of polymethacrylates with carbazole and benzofuran pendant groups for photovoltaic applications, Macromolecular Symposia 268 (1), 48-52, 2008, https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.200850810
  2. D Bogdal, M Pajda, J Sanetra, M Pokladko, K Matras, AJ Attias, JL Fave, Development of carbazole and bipyridine copolymers as novel photovoltaic materials, Macromolecular symposia 268 (1), 110-114, 2008, https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.200850823
  3. K Matras, M Bredol, A Szatkowski, O Sakhno, J Stumpe, D Bogdal, Composites from luminescent nanosized ZnS and optical polymer, Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals 485 (1), 776-779, 2008, https://doi.org/10.1080/15421400801918062

2006

  1. D Bogdał, K Matras, Polymer chemistry under the action of microwave irradiation, Microwaves in Organic Synthesis, Second Edition, 2006, https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527619559.ch14