Unique Nanostructure Research Articles

Light absorption enhancement of perovskite solar cells by a modified anti-reflection layer with corrugated void-like nanostructure using finite difference time domain methods

Perovskite solar cells (PSC) have become a growing research interest due to their flexibility, attractive properties, and low production cost. However, the thin-film structure of PSC often results in a not fully absorbed incident light by the active layer, which is crucial to determine PSC efficiency. Thus, the fabrication of an active layer with unique nanostructures is often used to enhance light absorption and general PSC efficiency. Using the theoretical simulation based-on Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) technique, this work demonstrates the successful improvement of light absorption by embedding corrugated void-like structure and perovskite thickness modification. The investigation of a corrugated void-type anti-reflection layer effect on light absorption is done by modifying the radius (r) and lattice constant (a) to obtain the optimum geometry. In addition, the MAPbI3 perovskite layer thickness is also adjusted to examine the optimum light absorption within the visible length to near-infrared. The theoretical calculations show that the optimum r = 692 nm and a = 776 nm. Meanwhile, the optimum absorber layer thickness is 750 nm. Compared to flat PSC, our proposed PSC absorbed more light, especially in the near-infrared region. Our result shows demonstrates the successful enhancement of light absorption by embedding corrugated void-like structure and modifying the perovskite thickness using a theoretical simulation based on the FDTD technique.

Multiferroic-field coupling in ultrathin nanofilm halide perovskite at room temperature

New materials with unique properties and nanostructures are essential for high-efficiency multibit devices to implement next-generation core logic and memory functions. Herein, a high-quality single-phase ultrathin nanofilm organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite nanostructure without transition metals is proposed. (C4H9NH3)2PbI2Br2 is a multifield coupling material with ferroic orders coexisting at room temperature (300 K). The domain rotation is controlled by adjusting the electric field strength using magnetoelectricity and ferroelectricity. The responsiveness and phase controllability of ferromagnetism, ferroelectricity, and piezoelectricity in ultra-thin nanofilm hybrid perovskites are successfully controlled through the external electric field induced by the coupling between the ferroic orders at room temperature. This study shows that high-quality nanostructured perovskites are suitable materials for high-efficiency multibit devices.

Nanostructure‐Derived Antireflectivity in Leafhopper Brochosomes

Understanding how insect‐derived biomaterials interact with light has led to new advances and interdisciplinary insights in entomology and physics. Leafhoppers are insects that coat themselves with highly ordered biological nanostructures known as brochosomes. Brochosomes are thought to provide a range of protective properties to leafhoppers, such as hydrophobicity and antireflectivity, which has inspired the development of synthetic brochosomes that mimic their structures. Despite recent progress, the high antireflective properties of brochosome structures are not fully understood. Herein, a combination of experiments and computational modeling is used to understand the structure‐, material‐, and polarization‐dependent optical properties of brochosomes modeled on the geometries found in three leafhopper species. The results qualitatively represent that light interference interaction with nanostructures naturally occurring in brochosomes is responsible for the spectral tuning and the asymmetric line shape of the reflectance spectra. Whereas prior work has focused on the computational modeling of idealized pitted particles, this work shows that light–matter interactions with brochosome structures can be tuned by varying the geometry of their cage‐like nanoscale features and by changing the arrangement of multiparticle assemblies. Broadly, this work establishes principles for the guided design of new optically active materials inspired by these unique insect nanostructures.

Preparation and cytotoxicity evaluation of folic acid-modified YF8-OA self-assembled lipid prodrug nanoparticles

This study aimed to improve the use of YF8, a matrine derivative obtained through chemical transformation of matrine extracted from Sophora alopecuroides. YF8 has demonstrated improved cytotoxicity compared to matrine, but its hydrophobic nature hinders its application. To overcome this, the lipid prodrug YF8-OA was synthesized by linking oleic acid (OA) to YF8 through an ester bond. Although YF8-OA could self-assemble into unique nanostructures in water, it was not sufficiently stable. To enhance the stability of YF8-OA lipid prodrug nanoparticles (LPs), we employed the strategy of PEGylation using DSPE-mPEG2000 or DSPE-mPEG2000 conjugated with folic acid (FA). This resulted in the formation of uniform spherical nanoparticles with greatly improved stability and a maximum drug load capacity upto 58.63%. Cytotoxicity was evaluated in A549, HeLa, and HepG2 cell lines. The results showed that in HeLa cells, the IC50 value of YF8-OA/LPs with FA-modified PEGylation was significantly lower than that of YF8-OA/LPs modified by PEGylation alone. However, no significant enhancement was observed in A549 and HepG2 cells. In conclusion, the lipid prodrug YF8-OA can form nanoparticles in aqueous solution to address its poor water solubility. Modification with FA resulted in further enhanced cytotoxicity, providing a potential avenue for exerting the antitumor activity of matrine analogs.

Crystallization-Driven Solution-State Assembly of Conjugated Block Copolymers in Materials Science

Conjugated polymers are a promising material scaffold alternative to inorganic semiconductors for large-area flexible, stretchable electronics because of their tunable optoelectronic properties, mechanical compliance, compositional tailorability, light weight, and low-cost solution processability. In particular, solution-state crystallization-driven assembly of conjugated block copolymers (BCPs) consisting of a rigid rod-like conjugated polymer and a flexible coil-like polymer is attracting growing attention as a nanomaterial manufacturing strategy to customize such functions and performance based on the understanding of hierarchical, complex solution-state self-assembly of BCP into nanoparticles. In this Perspective, we highlight substantial advances in developing crystallization-driven assembly of conjugated BCPs by discussing fabrication methods and nanoaggregate formation mechanisms, accessible controls on molecular packing, arrangement, and orientation within the aggregates and nanostructural diversity, and their applications. The resultant nanoparticles are under exploration in various fields, with potential from optoelectronics to biomedicine. The conjugated BCPs can form the spontaneous nanoarchitecture by relatively subtle complex thermodynamic and kinetic pathways in solution-state molecular assembly. The stepwise crystallization-driven assembly of conjugated BCPs involving a crystal seed formation and crystal growth, which mainly uses strong π–π interactions as a driving force, should be closely understood but remain elusive. It is necessary to develop a strategy to ensure nanoparticle uniformity in size and shape by controlling dynamic chemical bonds between building blocks in addition to discovering unique crystalline nanostructures to expand their applicability as reproducible and reliable functional materials. The analysis tools are also needed to verify successful control directly. We will discuss current issues and future directions from a polymer/supramolecular nanochemistry point of view to provide a general platform.

The effects of using halloysite nano-clay in concrete on human health and environments: An overview study

Halloysite nano-clay (HNC), which is a natural, non-toxic nanomaterial falling under the kaolin subgroup of clay minerals, has a unique nanostructure. Its external layer consists of silica (Si-O-Si), and its internal tube core is alumina (Al-OH) with an internal monolayer of water molecules. HNC is around 1 µm long, and its external and inner diameters range from 40 to 70 nm and 10 to 20 nm, respectively. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry because its unique nanostructure allows for controllable, sustained drug release. It has also been employed to capture cancer cells in the blood and purify water, remove oil spills and reduce water pollution. HNC is considered safe in low and medium doses. In the construction industry, it can be used to produce low-carbon concrete and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, where CO2 is the main cause of global warming. However, incorporating it into concrete to improve the mechanical properties and durability of the material has led to concerns regarding environmental effects and the health of construction workers. In consideration of these issues, the principal objective of this overview study was to investigate the effects of such HNC usage on human health and environments. The results showed that inhaling or ingesting high doses of HNC can cause lung fibroses in animals and humans. Although it does not irritate the skin, it may cause eye irritation.

Heating induced self-assemble pomegranate-like Fe3C@Graphite magnetic microspheres on amorphous carbon for high-performance microwave absorption

Difficulty of multicomponent regulation and nanostructure design make it challenging to fabricate high-performance electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials. Herein, pomegranate-like Fe3C@graphitic carbon embedded in amorphous carbon matrix (Fe3C@GC/AC) is successfully prepared through a viable heating induced self-assembly strategy. By adjusting carbonization temperature, controllable electromagnetic parameters and impedance matching characteristics of Fe3C@GC/AC nanocomposites could be acquired. Besides, dielectric loss and magnetic loss are offered by GC and Fe3C, while the amorphous carbon not only disperse Fe3C@GC nanoparticles well, but also strengthens interface polarization. The detailed analysis show that Fe3C@GC/AC nanocomposites exhibit excellent EMW absorption performance under the combined function of unique pomegranate-like nanostructure and various loss mechanisms of multi-components. Moreover, the strongest reflection loss value of optimal sample (RCF-700) is up to −96.3 dB (loss of EMW above 99.99999%) with a matching thickness of 2.08 mm, and the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB, RL < −10 dB) covers 6.38 GHz (11.62–18.0 GHz, covering Ku-band). In addition, the EAB can reach 14.08 GHz with the simulated thickness varies from 1.0 to 5.0 mm, covering 88% of the measured frequency range. The deep exploration of the bio-inspired structure of multi-component system provides a creative and effective way for high-performance EMW absorbers.

Doping molybdenum oxides with different non-metal atoms to promote bioelectrocatalysis in microbial fuel cells

The sluggish extracellular electron transfer has been known as one of the bottlenecks to limit the power density of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Herein, molybdenum oxides (MoOx) are doped with various types of non-metal atoms (N, P, and S) by electrostatic adsorption, followed by high-temperature carbonization. The as-prepared material is further used as MFC anode. Results indicate that all different elements-doped anodes can accelerate the electron transfer rate, and the great enhancement mechanism is attributed to synergistic effect of dopped non-metal atoms and the unique MoOx nanostructure, which offers high proximity and a large reaction surface area to promote microbe colonization. This not only enables efficient direct electron transfer but also enriches the flavin-like mediators for fast extracellular electron transfer. This work renders new insights into doping non-metal atoms onto metal oxides toward the enhancement of electrode kinetics at the anode of MFC.

Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) integrated sodium titanate nanocomposite as a high-rate performance anode material for sodium ion batteries

Sodium titanates were found as impressive anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) because of its low working potential, high energy density and cost effectiveness. However, the major obstacle is low conductivity, which limits the improvement in electrochemical performances. In this report, based on the high conductivity and large surface area of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), a nanocomposite of sodium titanate integrated with rGO nanosheets (Na2Ti6O13/rGO) was fabricated through a facile solvothermal method and further employed as an anode for SIBs. In order to avoid the sluggish movement of sodium ions, the rGO nanosheets act as electrically conductive paths and facilitate the intercalation/de-intercalation of Na+ ions. In comparison to bare sodium titanate, the Na2Ti6O13/rGO nanocomposite electrode showed the enhanced rate performances, high capacity and an excellent long-range cycling stability, demonstrating the superiority of this unique nanostructure.

Controlled fabrication of refined mesoporous architectures for enhancement of supercapacitor performance

It is essential to design stable and unique carbon nanostructures for the enhancement of supercapacitor performance, but they still have difficulty with excellent ion transportation, lasting capacitance activity and high rate capability. To pursue the target, herein, a simple co-assembly method is developed to access carbon spheres with large mesopores (MCS). By means of the strengthening force between -OH on Ludox and -NH2 in DAP, silica spheres and poly-2,6-diaminopyridine (PDAP) are assembled into a uniform spherical composite to create a large mesoporous structure for the final MCS product. Changing the pore size of large mesopores plays a key role in ion transport of supercapacitor electrodes. The obtained MCS significantly improve the all-round electrochemical performances with high capacitance, long stability and rate capability, showing its great promise for efficient energy storage.

Microstructures, optical and electrochemical properties of advanced Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 nanocrystalline for energy storage applications

Technological progress has raised expectations regarding the growth of energy storage structures. Enhancing the energy density and surface area and producing a high specific capacitance supercapacitor is urgently demanded. The microstructural and optical properties of Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 nanocrystallites produced by the advanced sol-gel technique are investigated. XRD and TEM show that the nanocrystallites have a crystallite nanosize of 15.6 nm and a mean diameter of 14–23.6 nm for the formed monoclinic structure. The diffuse reflectance spectra of the synthesized Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 calcined at 650 °C for 2 h were measured in the range of 200 to 2500 nm. The type and value of the energy band gap were obtained from the diffuse reflectance spectra. Enhancing the energy density and surface area and producing a high specific capacitance of the supercapacitor is urgently required to develop unique positive and negative electroactive nanostructures. The formation of advanced Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 mesoporous structures with large surface areas and adjusted energy band gap could expand more electroactive locations, which supported the contact of the electrode-electrolyte and improved the ion and electron passage through the chemical reactions. The good electrochemical performance of Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 was exhibited with a high specific capacitance of 681.6 F g−1 at 1.0 A g−1. The specific capacitance decreased to 396.8 F g−1 after 1000 charge-discharge cycles at 1.0 A g−1. Therefore, Fe0.8Se0.14Si0.06MoO4 was suggested as a promising positive electrode material for energy storage applications.

Covalent organic frameworks derived F/N co-doped porous carbon for potassium-ion batteries

Heteroatom-doped porous carbon derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is of great interest due to their unique nanostructure and ability to host a large ionic radius of K+. Herein, we reported F and N co-doped porous carbon (FNC) anode for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) for the first time by carbonized rational design COFs. The synthesized FNC retains characteristics of COFs such as a nanosheet structure, rich hierarchical pores, and large interlayer spacing, which facilitate K+ diffusion. Besides, generated abundant defects provide active sites for K+ storage. The specific introduction of F and N by COFs molecules enables the formation of conjugation effect (Π78, Π67), stable C-F bonds and -C-F…N- interactions in carbon layers, improving the electrical conductivity and structural stability of FNC. As a result, the FNC anode shows a high reversible specific capacity of 292 mAh g−1 at 50 mA g−1 as well as excellent cyclability of 118 mAh g−1 at 1000 mA g−1 over 200 cycles. This work will serve as a guide for the synthesis of heteroatom co-doped porous carbon materials for high-performance potassium-ion storage.

Regulation of sulfur vacancies in vertical nanolamellar MoS2 for ultrathin flexible piezoresistive strain sensors

• The vertical MoS 2 nanosheets prepared by magnetron sputtering displayed a piezoresistive effect, which has not been reported previously. • Contact and separation of channels between the vertical MoS 2 nanosheets under strain, leading to excellent piezoresistive properties. • Sulfur vacancies enhance electron transport of in-plane MoS 2 nanosheets. • The flexible sensors were excellent in human motion and bionic flight monitoring. Magnetron-sputtered MoS 2 has applications in piezoresistive functional materials research owing to its unique nanostructure. However, the controlled incorporation of sulfur vacancies and realization of enhanced piezoresistive performance remain significant challenges. In this work, the direct growth of large-area MoS 2 films with tunable sulfur vacancy concentrations was successfully achieved via magnetron sputtering at various temperatures. Microstructural analysis revealed that the application of strain altered the number of conductive channels between the vertical MoS 2 nanosheets, changing the measured resistance and leading to excellent piezoresistive properties. More importantly, the unsaturated electrons due to the sulfur vacancies increased the in-plane carrier concentration of the MoS 2 nanosheets. A deposition temperature of 50°C afforded the highest concentrations of sulfur vacancies and carriers. These MoS 2 films possessed a carrier concentration of 6.58 × 10 17 cm −3 , which was 40.9% higher than that obtained at 150°C, and displayed superior piezoresistive performance. The films exhibited high gauge factors of 2.66 and 23.22 under tensile and compressive strain of ≤0.29%, respectively. These values were 118% and 323% higher, respectively, than those obtained for films deposited at 150°C. This work provides an effective route for modulating and mass producing MoS 2 -based piezoresistive electronic devices.

Nano-Polycrystalline Cu Layer Interlaced with Ti3+-Self-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays as an Electrocatalyst for Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonia

The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) is considered as a promising strategy to degrade nitrate-containing wastewater and synthesize recyclable ammonia at atmospheric pressure and room temperature. In this work, the copper oxides-derived nano-polycrystalline Cu (NPC Cu) was integrated with Ti3+-self-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays (NTA) to fabricate the NPC Cu/H-TiO2 NTA. Ti3+-self-doped TiO2 NTAs and the NPC Cu facilitate electron transfer and mass transportation and create abundant active sites. The unique nanostructure in which Cu nano-polycrystals interlace with the TiO2 nanotube accelerates the electron transfer from the substrate to surface NPC Cu. The density functional theory calculations confirm that the built-in electric field between Cu and TiO2 improves the adsorption characteristic of the NPC Cu/H-TiO2 NTA, thereby converting the endothermic NO3- adsorption step into an exothermic process. Therefore, the high NO3- conversion of 98.97%, the Faradic efficiency of 95.59%, and the ammonia production yield of 0.81 mg cm-2 h-1 are achieved at -0.45 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode in 10 mM NaNO3 (140 mg L-1)-0.1 M Na2SO4. This well-designed NPC Cu/H-TiO2 NTA as an effective electrocatalyst for the 8e- NO3RR possesses promising potential in the applications of ammonia production.

Exceptional Sorption of Heavy Metals from Natural Water by Halloysite Particles: A New Prospect of Highly Efficient Water Remediation.

Halloysite particles, with their unique multilayer nanostructure, are demonstrated here as highly efficient and readily available sorbent of heavy metals that can be easily scaled up and used in large-scale water remediation facilities. The various methods of raw material purification were applied, and their effects were verified using techniques such as BET isotherm (determination of specific surface area and size of pores), XRF analysis (composition), and SEM imaging (determination of morphology). A series of adsorption experiments for aqueous solutions of metal ions (i.e., lead, cadmium) were carried out to quantify the sorption capacity of halloysite particles for selected heavy metals. The ability of adequately activated halloysite to efficiently remove heavy metal ions from water solutions was confirmed. The value of the zeta potential of raw and purified halloysite particles in water was determined. This enables us to understand its importance for the sorption of positively charged ions (metal, organics) at various pH values. The adsorption process conducted in the pH range of 6.0-6.5 showed significant improvement compared to the acidic conditions (pH value 3.0-3.5) and resulted in a high sorption capacity of lead ions-above 24.3 mg/g for the sulphuric acid-treated sample. The atomic scale ab initio calculations revealed a significant difference in adsorption energy between the external siloxane surface and cross-sectional interlayer surface, resulting in pronounced adsorption anisotropy. A low energy barrier was calculated for the interlayer migration of heavy metals into the halloysite interior, facilitating access to the active sites in these regions, thus significantly increasing the sorption capacity and kinetics. DFT (density functional theory) calculations supporting this study allowed for predicting the sorption potential of pure halloysite structure towards heavy metals. To confront it with experimental results, it was crucial to determine proper purification conditions to obtain such a developed structure from the mineral ore. The results show a massive increase in the BET area and confirm a high sorption potential of modified halloysite towards heavy metals.

Formation of semi-coherent Zr-rich lamellar phase in 2:17-type Sm-Co-Fe-Cu-Zr magnets with high Fe content

The 2:17-type Sm-Co-Fe-Cu-Zr high-temperature magnets exhibit unique cellular nanostructure, with Zr-rich lamellar phase (Z-phase) penetrating through the 2:17R nanocells and 1:5H cell boundaries. In this work, a face-centered cubic (FCC) Zr-rich lamellar phase was identified in an Fe-rich Sm25Co42.9Fe23.5Cu5.6Zr3.0 (wt.%) magnet. The orientation relationship between FCC and 2:17R phases is [100]-2:17 ∥ [11¯0]-FCC and (001)-2:17R ∥ (111)-FCC. Unlike the previously-reported hexagonal or rhombohedral Z-phases that are fully coherent with 2:17R or 1:5H phases, both the broad interphase (111)-FCC/(001)-2:17R and the (224¯)-FCC/(010)-2:17R interphase at the peripheries of the FCC Z-phase exhibit semi-coherent morphology, due to the large lattice mismatch. The semi-coherent FCC Z-phase can be attributed to the thickening of the coherent Z-phase that gradually loses coherency, as a result of a gradual reduction in elastic strain energy and interfacial energy. This finding may add new insights into the solid-state phase transitions of Sm-Co-based magnets.

Preparation of nanostructured VO2 films with enhanced optical performance

In this work, we proposed a method to obtain the self-assembled nanostructured VO2 film. The formation of the nanostructured VO2 film is derived from controlling the precursor component and thermal annealing. The unique nanostructure of VO2 film can effectively enhance the optical properties. The obtained nanostructured VO2 film exhibits excellent comprehensive thermochromic performance with solar modulation value of ∼14.0% and visible transmittance value of ∼56.0%, making it promising for smart window applications.

Asymmetric Polymerization-Induced Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly of Helical, Rod-Coil Poly(aryl isocyanide) Block Copolymers

Polymerization-induced crystallization-driven self-assembly (PI-CDSA) is combined, for the first time, with helical, rod-coil block copolymer (BCP) self-assembly to enable scalable and controllable in situ synthesis of chiral nanostructures of variable shape, size, and dimensionality. Herein, we report newly developed asymmetric PI-CDSA (A-PI-CDSA) methodologies in the synthesis and in situ self-assembly of chiral, rod-coil BCPs composed of poly(aryl isocyanide) (PAIC) rigid-rod and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) random-coil components. Using PEG-based nickel(II) macroinitiators, the construction of PAIC-BCP nanostructures with variable chiral morphologies is accomplished at solids contents ranging 5.0-10 wt %. At low core-to-corona ratios for PAIC-BCPs, we demonstrate the scalable formation of chiral one-dimensional (1D) nanofibers via "living" A-PI-CDSA whose contour lengths can be tuned through alterations to unimer-to-1D seed particle ratio. At high core-to-corona ratios, A-PI-CDSA was implemented for the rapid fabrication of molecularly thin, uniform hexagonal nanosheets via spontaneous nucleation and growth aided by vortex agitation. Investigations into 2D seeded, living A-PI-CDSA revealed a brand-new paradigm in the context of CDSA where hierarchically chiral, M helical spirangle morphologies (i.e., hexagonal helicoids) are size-tuned in three dimensions (i.e., heights and areas) via alterations to unimer-to-seed ratio. These unique nanostructures are formed in situ at scalable solids contents up to 10 wt % via rapid crystallization about screw dislocation defect sites in an enantioselective fashion. The liquid crystalline nature of PAIC blocks dictates the hierarchical assembly of these BCPs, with chirality translated across length scales and in multiple dimensions affording large amplifications in chiroptical activity with g-factors reaching -0.030 for spirangle nanostructures.

Facile synthesis of hierarchical (NiCo)Se/(NiCo)Se2@C nanostructure via the synergistic effect of carbonization and selenization

Transition-metal selenides (TMSs) possess excellent redox reversibility and Se-rich TMSs have high theoretical specific capacity for sodium storage. Although carbon coating is a useful strategy to construct robust protective layer with additional high electronic conductivity, the formation of Se-poor TMSs inevitable results in low capacity. Herein, by simply adopting the synergistic strategy of carbonization and selenization, a novel kind of hierarchical (NiCo)Se/(NiCo)Se2@C nanostructure can be fabricated. The formation and redistribution of multiple phases can create porous structure and facilitate to expose maximum active sites, finally endowing (NiCo)Se/(NiCo)Se2@C multifunctional properties such as stable, large, fast and reversible sodium storage. The sodium-ion battery using this kind of electrode material exhibits a high initial specific capacity of 658.7 mA h g−1 at 1 A g−1, excellent rate capability of 324.9 mA h g−1 at 30 A g−1, superior cycle stability with a low capacity decay rate of 0.0046% per cycle for 1100 cycles at 20 A g−1. This work provides a facile strategy for designing unique hierarchical nanostructure for sodium-ion batteries.

Simultaneous features of ternary hybrid nanoparticles on thermal radiative flow configured by Darcy–Forchheimer porous surface

Due to its remarkable thermodynamic development in various engineering sciences, the dispersion of nanostructures in classical base liquids is receiving greater attention from researchers and scientists. In light of the aforementioned inspirations, the suggested research is associated with using a water-based ternary-hybrid nanofluid that contains three unique nanostructures, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide and aluminum oxide to optimize the heating process in science and engineering. In this situation, the influence of a chemically reactive magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) Darcy–Forchheimer ternary hybrid composites transport involving nonlinear radiation across an exponentially permeable stretched surface is highlighted with the model’s physical initial and boundary constraints. The simulation of the heat expression also includes the impacts of nonlinear thermal radiations, energy supply, energy dissipation and magnetic force. Furthermore, the interpretation of Buongiorno’s theory involves spontaneous and thermophoresis diffusions. Entropy analysis is explained using the second law of thermodynamics. We converted the model framework for fluid movement, energy and mass transfer (together with ternary hybrid nanofluid characteristics) into self-similar nondimensional differential equations, that were then further analytically evaluated by using the homotopy asymptotic method (HAM) technique via Mathematica software. The acquired results are illustrated numerically and graphically to study the behavior of fluid flow, heat, concentration distribution, drag force, rate of heat and mass transfer for various emergent components to gain scientific comprehension. With the growing values of magnetic, porosity and Forchheimer number, the nature of the velocity profile goes down.