Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingbo Yao, Gege Wang, Feifan Zhang, Xiaowei Chi, Yu Liu
Summary: Aqueous batteries based on zinc metal anodes have high potential for scalable energy storage due to their high specific energy, safety, and low cost. However, their limited cycling stability, particularly under high Zn utilization, has been a major challenge. To tackle this issue, a new inorganic/organic hybrid separator called P/FS-Z was designed, which exhibited balanced mass transfer capability and controllable interface reaction. The P/FS-Z separator achieved an ultrahigh accumulative deposition capacity of up to 12,000 mA h cm(-2) and a record long-term cycling life of 700 h at 80% Zn DOD. This research provides important guidance for the development and practical application of separators for aqueous metal batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Maziyar Kazemi, Mohammad Zirak, Nafiseh Arab, Hassan Alehdaghi, Javad Baedi
Summary: Tungsten oxide nanofibrous thin films were successfully prepared via ultrasonic mist vapor deposition method. The effects of different growth parameters on the surface morphology of the films were investigated, revealing that substrate temperature and angle played crucial roles in the formation of tungsten oxide nanofibers. Under suitable growth conditions, uniform and clear tungsten oxide nanofibers could be deposited.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Zhou, Dingding Zhu, Yong Su, Feixiang Wu, Xiaolei Ren, Xuedong Zhang, Xiangze Ou, Yaling Rao, Long Xie, Liang Tang, Jianyu Huang, Qiao Huang
Summary: This study successfully applies the low temperature chemical vapor deposition carbon coating technology to stabilize the important cathode/electrolyte interface of iron difluoride (FeF2) in lithium-ion batteries. The cycle life of FeF2 in both concentrated and diluted ether-based electrolyte is remarkably improved.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huanhuan Wang, Naiming Lin, Meisam Nouri, Zhiqi Liu, Yuan Yu, Qunfeng Zeng, Guanshui Ma, Jianfeng Fan, Dongyang Li, Yucheng Wu
Summary: Marine resources play a significant role in meeting the increasing energy demands, and stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in marine environments. However, friction and corrosion problems affect the service life of marine equipment. Physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology offers a promising method for preparing strengthening coatings on stainless steel surfaces, improving their surface properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kazuya Okamura, Ren Saito, Ayaka Kanai, Kunihiko Tanaka
Summary: In this study, Cu2SnS3 (CTS) thin films were prepared using a dual-source fine channel mist CVD method. By adjusting the hot plate temperature and reducing the lift gas flow rate, CTS thin films with suitable morphology for solar cells were obtained without the need for a vacuum apparatus or a sulfurization process.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad A. Butt
Summary: This review presents several cost-effective thin-film coating methods, including dip-coating, spin-coating, spray-coating, blade-coating, and roll-coating. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the selection of coating method should be based on the type and size of the substrate.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kazuki Shimazoe, Hiroyuki Nishinaka, Keisuke Watanabe, Masahiro Yoshimoto
Summary: In this study, rh-ITO thin films with different Sn concentrations were successfully grown using the mist chemical vapor deposition method. The films exhibited low resistivity, high transmittance, and can be used as transparent conductive oxide materials.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peng Pan, Jie Gao, Chaorun Si, Qiang Yao, Zhanhong Guo, Youqiang Zhang
Summary: This study used the PVD technique to prepare TiN coating on the surface of the spindle substrate of the cotton-picking machine, improving the wear resistance of the spindle. The test results showed that the PVD-TiN spindle had higher surface hardness and better mechanical properties compared to the electroplated chromium spindle.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Liying Wu, Lianchang Qiu, Fangfang Zeng, Qiang Lu, Jifei Zhu, Liyong Chen, Lei Yin, Kai Li, Yong Du
Summary: The influence of deposition pressure on the microstructure and mechanical properties of CVD TiAlSiN coatings was systematically studied. The results showed that increasing deposition pressure had a significant impact on the microstructure of the coating but minimal effect on the properties. The study also revealed the specific microstructures of different TiAlSiN coatings, providing inspiration for controlling the deposition parameters to achieve desired coating structures.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenxi Zu, Jiuming Li, Boran Cai, Jiliang Qiu, Yan Zhao, Qi Yang, Hong Li, Huigen Yu
Summary: This study develops separators with reactive metal oxide coatings to alleviate the formation of lithium dendrites and achieve dendrite-free lithium deposition and fast charging capability in lithium metal batteries. The use of reactive separator revolutionizes separator design and manufacturing for alkali metal batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mahla Seifzadeh Omrani, Mohsen Karimi, Mansoor Bozorg
Summary: In this study, TiN layers were deposited on coarse- and nano-grained AISI 301 stainless steel sheets. The coating on the nano-grained substrate exhibited greater thickness, finer surface morphology, higher hydrophobicity, and excellent adhesion quality. Additionally, it showed the best corrosion resistance among all the samples.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fatma Gul Boyaci San, Sumeyye Dursun, Mehmet Suha Yazici
Summary: The research shows that increasing the atomic ratio of PtCo up to 1:3 significantly enhances the electrode activity for both membrane and gas diffusion layer, resulting in higher power densities. In contrast, the best performance for the cathode is achieved with 1:2 and 1:1 PtCo compositions on the membrane and gas diffusion layer respectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jun Min Suh, Tae Hyung Lee, Kootak Hong, Young Geun Song, Sung Hwan Cho, Chong-Yun Kang, Young-Seok Shim, Donghwa Lee, Ki Chang Kwon, Ho Won Jang
Summary: The heterostructure between two-dimensional metal sulfides and metal oxides is an effective strategy to enhance the gas sensing performance. This study focuses on enhancing gas sensing response under highly humid conditions by using 2D tin sulfides-SnO2 heterostructures in the form of vertically aligned 1D nanostructures. The results show superior gas response and recovery to NO2 under high humidity, as well as diverse selectivity towards various gases using noble metal catalyst decoration.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ryuto Horie, Hiroyuki Nishinaka, Daisuke Tahara, Masahiro Yoshimoto
Summary: Alloying γ-Ga2O3 with γ-aluminum oxide effectively achieves lattice-matched growth and band gap engineering, leading to a band gap energy of 5.88 eV. The epitaxial growth of γ-(AlxGa1-x)2O3 on spinel substrates demonstrated limited dislocations and band gap engineering capabilities in the range of 5.0-6.0 eV, showing promise for wide band gap semiconductor applications in power switching devices and deep-ultraviolet optoelectronics.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Xinyu Cheng, Xu Yang, Bing Liu, Malin Liu, Youlin Shao, Rongzheng Liu
Summary: With the development of advanced reactors, improving the safety of nuclear reactors is crucial. This study developed a novel fuel pellet with zirconium-coated TRISO particles embedded in a zirconium metal matrix to enhance the ability to retain the release of fission products and achieve high thermal conductivity. The zirconium coating was deposited using fluidized-bed chemical vapor deposition (FB-CVD), and the consolidation process was achieved via spark plasma sintering (SPS). The effectiveness of the zirconium coating in preventing particle contact and cracking during sintering was confirmed through microstructure and mechanical property investigations.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Riena Jinno, Takayuki Uchida, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS
(2018)
Article
Physics, Applied
T. Onuma, M. Ono, K. Ishii, K. Kaneko, T. Yamaguchi, S. Fujita, T. Honda
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Physics, Applied
Shin-ichi Kan, Shu Takemoto, Kentaro Kaneko, Isao Takahashi, Masahiro Sugimoto, Takashi Shinohe, Shizuo Fujita
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Physics, Applied
Kyohei Ishii, Mizuki Ono, Kentaro Kaneko, Takeyoshi Onuma, Tohru Honda, Shizuo Fujita
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
M. Ono, K. Ishii, K. Kaneko, T. Yamaguchi, T. Honda, S. Fujita, T. Onuma
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Riena Jinno, Nobuhiro Yoshimura, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Subaru Takahashi, Takanori Kiguchi, Atsushi Sekiguchi, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita, Hiroki Nagai, Mitsunobu Sato, Takeyoshi Onuma, Tohru Honda
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Riena Jinno, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita
Summary: The thermal stability of alpha-(AlxGa1-x)(2)O-3 films grown on c-plane sapphire substrates was explored through annealing at different temperatures. It was found that lower Al composition led to phase transformation to the most stable phase for Ga2O3, while higher Al composition improved thermal stability. Films with x = 0.45 maintained the corundum structure after annealing at 950 degrees C, while layers with Al contents above 0.6 remained stable and did not undergo phase transformation at 1100 degrees C.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Kentaro Kaneko, Yasuhisa Masuda, Shin-ichi Kan, Isao Takahashi, Yuji Kato, Takashi Shinohe, Shizuo Fujita
Summary: Ultra-wide bandgap p-type alpha-(Ir,Ga)(2)O-3 films were achieved through unintentional or Mg doping, showing potential for high-quality pn heterojunction formation with n-type alpha-Ga2O3 due to their similar crystal structures and good lattice matching. Initial testing of a pn junction diode composed of these materials demonstrated promising performance.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Hitoshi Takane, Kentaro Kaneko, Takashi Shinohe, Shizuo Fujita
Summary: Deep traps in n-type alpha-Ga2O3 grown by mist chemical vapor deposition are analyzed, revealing trap levels at approximately 2.0 eV, 2.5 eV, and 3.2 eV. The concentrations of these traps are lower than previously reported for alpha-Ga2O3, and a large Frank-Condon shift indicates a high degree of lattice coupling in the midgap state of alpha-Ga2O3.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Hitoshi Takane, Kentaro Kaneko, Yuichi Ota, Shizuo Fujita
Summary: The study compared the growth characteristics of α-Ga2O3 under different growth methods and revealed the unique mechanism of mist CVD-grown α-Ga2O3.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Riena Jinno, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
K. Kudo, K. Ishii, M. Ono, Y. Fujiwara, K. Kaneko, T. Yamaguchi, T. Honda, S. Fujita, T. Onuma
2019 COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR WEEK (CSW)
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takayuki Uchida, Kentaro Kaneko, Shizuo Fujita
