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Chemistry, Physical
Yang Fei, Yuechan Li, Yuejie Li, An Xie, Yongli Li, Dongya Sun
Summary: ZnO and B-doped ZnO (BZO) films were deposited on glass substrates using ALD method, and the effects of annealing treatment and B-doping on film properties were investigated. The results showed that increasing annealing temperature improved the film crystallinity and electrical properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Rajesh, N. V. Giridharan, K. Ramesh Kumar, C. Karthika
Summary: This report investigates the room temperature magnetodielectric effect of polycrystalline BiFe0.8Mn0.2O3 ceramics. Mn-doping results in weak ferromagnetic response due to changes in the spiral spin ordering. Bi vacancies cause charge compensating oxidation of Mn3+/Mn4+, leading to weaker ferromagnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yan Liu, Zhibiao Ma, Yangyang Wang, Bingdong Yao, Jingxian He, Jing Li, Fengqing Zhang
Summary: In this study, a BTBF composite film was prepared using the sol-gel method on a FTO/glass substrate, and its structure, oxygen vacancy concentration, electrical properties, and aging were tested and analyzed at different annealing temperatures. The results showed that the sample annealed at 615°C exhibited the best crystallinity, ferroelectricity, and leakage current characteristics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alfredo Blazquez Martinez, Patrick Grysan, Stephanie Girod, Sebastjan Glinsek, Naveen Aruchamy, Pranab Biswas, Mael Guennou, Torsten Granzow
Summary: Electro-optic thin film materials play a crucial role in the fabrication of optical modulators in integrated photonic circuits and it is important to develop strategies to tune the linear electro-optic effect. Strain engineering has emerged as a powerful tool for optimizing the electro-optic coefficients in ferroelectric thin films. This study investigates the electro-optical properties of polycrystalline bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) thin films and characterizes their electro-optic coefficients under different substrate-induced thermal stress.
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Parashurama Salunkhe, Dhananjaya Kekuda
Summary: In this study, p-NiO/Al Schottky barrier diodes were fabricated and characterized using dc reactive magnetron sputtering. The effect of post-annealing temperature was investigated. Various characterization techniques were used to analyze the physical properties of the NiO thin films. The metal-semiconductor interface behavior was studied using current-voltage characterization and the Thermionic emission and Chueng model. The results showed a rectification ratio of 10(3) at +/- 3 V and the barrier height varied with annealed treatment. The electrical characteristics of the Schottky device were evaluated using ac measurements.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
L. Jarosinski, K. Kollbek, M. Marciszko-Wiackowska, M. Gajewska, P. Jelen, K. Szacilowski, M. Przybylski
Summary: Molybdenum disulfide polycrystalline thin films of varying thicknesses were deposited using radio frequency magnetron sputtering and post-annealed. The study found that changes in film thickness can affect the crystallite size and optical absorption properties of the films.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdelilah Lahmar, Jacem Zidani, Jamal Belhadi, Ilham Hamdi Alaoui, Hussam Musleh, Jehad Asad, Naji Al Dahoudi, Mimoun El Marssi
Summary: The effect of ferromagnetic CaMnO3 (CMO) addition on the structural, magnetic, dielectric, and ferroelectric properties of BiFeO3 is investigated. The results show that CMO doping can modify the magnetic and ferroelectric properties of BiFeO3, which is of great significance for its applications.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ying Yang, Yuelin Zhang, Liang Yang, Jingdi Lu, Gongxun Deng, Yinshu Wang, Hui Zhu, Aiji Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the three-state resistive switching (RS) phenomenon on a Pt/BiFeO3/SrRuO3 structure. The three-state storage capability is attributed to the movement of oxygen vacancies and the trapping/detrapping of charge carriers at the interface. Additionally, a ternary OR logic gate is designed using only one memristor.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huan Liu, Yuanbo Gong, Hongwei Diao, Xiaojie Jia, Lei Zhao, Wenjing Wang, Wei Wang, Jun Zong
Summary: Ce-doped indium oxide (ICO) films were prepared via reactive plasma deposition, and the impact of annealing temperature and time on the electrical, optical, and structural properties of the films was investigated. The results showed that annealing treatment improved the crystallinity, grain size, transmittance, and reduced resistivity of the ICO films. Annealing at 210 degrees C in air for 50 min yielded films with a mobility of 93.3 cm²/V s, carrier concentration of 2.48 x 10²⁰/cm³, average transmittance of 86.5%, and resistivity of 2.6 x 10⁻⁴ Ω·cm. The ICO films exhibited higher carrier mobility and lower carrier concentration compared to Sn-doped In₂O₃ (ITO) films, which is favorable for enhancing the efficiency of solar cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bijoy Chandra Ghos, Syed Farid Uddin Farhad, Md Abdul Majed Patwary, Shanta Majumder, Md Alauddin Hossain, Nazmul Islam Tanvir, Mohammad Atiqur Rahman, Tooru Tanaka, Qixin Guo
Summary: This study reports the effects of substrate, sonication process, and postannealing on the properties of ZnO thin films grown using the SILAR method on SLG and Cu foil. The use of IPA dispersant at 50 degrees Celsius resulted in high-quality ZnO thin films, demonstrating better c-axis orientation on SLG compared to other dispersants at the same temperature.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. Guillen
Summary: The crystalline structure and properties of beta-In2S3 thin films can be modified by adjusting the sulfur source pressure and heating temperature. The crystal size and bandgap energy increase with heating temperature, while the free carrier concentration and electrical conductivity decrease.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lin Yan, Xuan Luo, RuiZhuang Yang, Fei Dai, DongDong Zhu, JunNan Bai, Lin Zhang, Haile Lei
Summary: In this study, ZnO layers were uniformly grown on laminar Ti3C2Tx membrane using atomic layer deposition (ALD), resulting in ZnO@Ti3C2Tx composite films. The Schottky barrier formed between ZnO and Ti3C2Tx enhances the Seebeck coefficient, while the strong phonon-interface scattering reduces the thermal conductivity, greatly improving the thermoelectric properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lin Yan, Xuan Luo, RuiZhuang Yang, Fei Dai, DongDong Zhu, JunNan Bai, Lin Zhang, Haile Lei
Summary: This report demonstrates a method to enhance the thermoelectric performance of MXene materials by growing thin layers using atomic layer deposition (ALD). By uniformly growing ZnO layers on the laminar Ti3C2Tx membrane, the Seebeck coefficient is improved and the thermal conductivity is reduced, resulting in improved thermoelectric properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Ruben Alcala, Claudia Richter, Monica Materano, Patrick D. Lomenzo, Chuanzhen Zhou, Jacob L. Jones, Thomas Mikolajick, Uwe Schroeder
Summary: This paper discusses the comparison of O-3 and O-2 plasma used as the oxygen source in an atomic layer deposition process for Hf1-xZrxO2 films within the full compositional range. By combining structural and electrical characterization methods, insights are gained on the influence of each of the oxygen sources on the crystalline phase formation during deposition of Hf1-xZrxO2 films, and these observations are then correlated to the material's behavior regarding its ferroelectric and electrical properties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jhonathan Castillo-Saenz, Nicola Nedev, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Mario Curiel-Alvarez, Maria Isabel Mendivil-Palma, Norberto Hernandez-Como, Marcelo Martinez-Puente, David Mateos, Oscar Perez-Landeros, Eduardo Martinez-Guerra
Summary: Al2O3 layers with thicknesses ranging from 25 to 120 nm were successfully deposited by plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition at 70°C. The films exhibited high transmittance, close to stoichiometric composition, and good insulating properties, with films deposited using H2O as oxidant showing better I-V characteristics.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matthias Falmbigl, Igor A. Karateev, Iryna S. Golovina, Aleksandr V. Plokhikh, Thomas C. Parker, Alexander L. Vasiliev, Jonathan E. Spanier
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zongquan Gu, Shishir Pandya, Atanu Samanta, Shi Liu, Geoffrey Xiao, Cedric J. G. Meyers, Anoop R. Damodaran, Haim Barak, Arvind Dasgupta, Sahar Saremi, Alessia Polemi, Liyan Wu, Adrian A. Podpirka, Alexandria Will-Cole, Christopher J. Hawley, Peter K. Davies, Robert A. York, Ilya Grinberg, Lane W. Martin, Jonathan E. Spanier
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Chemistry, Physical
Yunchao Xie, Chi Zhang, Xiaoqing He, Jheng-Wun Su, Thomas Parker, Tommi White, Mark Griep, Jian Lin
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aaron M. Burger, Radhe Agarwal, Alexey Aprelev, Edward Schruba, Alejandro Gutierrez-Perez, Vladimir M. Fridkin, Jonathan E. Spanier
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liyan Wu, Adrian Podpirka, Jonathan E. Spanier, Peter K. Davies
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Aleksandr V. Plokhikh, Igor A. Karateev, Matthias Falmbigl, Alexander L. Vasiliev, Jason Lapano, Roman Engel-Herbert, Jonathan E. Spanier
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Iryna S. Golovina, Matthias Falmbigl, Aleksandr Plokhikh, Andrew L. Bennett-Jackson, Anthony J. Ruffino, Alejandro D. Gutierrez-Perez, Craig L. Johnson, Jonathan E. Spanier
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Matthias Falmbigl, Iryna S. Golovina, Christopher J. Hawley, Aleksandr Plokhikh, Or Shafir, Ilya Grinberg, Jonathan E. Spanier
Summary: This study presents an approach to increase the intrinsic tunability of compounds containing TiO6 octahedra by considering the influence of different connectivity among these octahedra. By introducing connectivity variants in nanocrystalline monoclinic BaTi2O5 thin films, a two orders of magnitude enhancement in Ti anharmonic interaction was achieved, leading to a significant decrease in dielectric constant without sacrificing tunability.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liyan Wu, Aaron M. Burger, Andrew L. Bennett-Jackson, Jonathan E. Spanier, Peter K. Davies
Summary: This study demonstrates an enhancement in photovoltaic performance by engineering the polarization near the morphotropic phase boundary. The findings show a controllable multistate photocurrent and a significant photoresponse across a broad spectral range.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aleksandr V. Plokhikh, Iryna S. Golovina, Matthias Falmbigl, Igor A. Karateev, Alexander L. Vasiliev, Jason Lapano, Roman Engel-Herbert, Jonathan E. Spanier
Summary: Epitaxial perovskite oxide superlattice structures were successfully formed on Si wafers using atomic layer deposition at a lower temperature than typical deposition methods. The control over stacking sequence of different constituents was demonstrated in various superlattices. Regardless of the sequence, all structures maintained coherent strain with slight compressive strain from SrTiO3 sublayers transmitted to BaTiO3 layers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Erich D. Bain, Edward J. Garboczi, Jonathan E. Seppala, Thomas C. Parker, Kalman B. Migler
INTEGRATING MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iryna S. Golovina, Matthias Falmbigl, Christopher J. Hawley, Anthony J. Ruffino, Aleksandr V. Plokhikh, Igor A. Karateev, Thomas C. Parker, Alejandro Gutierrez-Perez, Alexandre L. Vasiliev, Jonathan E. Spanier
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mengjiao Dong, Liyun Liao, Chensheng Li, Yingxiao Mu, Yanping Huo, Zhong-Min Su, Fushun Liang
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the polarity of polymer matrices on persistent room-temperature phosphorescence (pRTP). It is discovered that intense phosphorescence emission can be achieved in highly polar matrices such as polyacrylic acid (PAA). The dipole-dipole interaction between the polar fluorophore and polar matrix is proposed to stabilize the excited state and facilitate the generation of efficient room-temperature phosphorescence emissions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Han-Jiang Yang, Weijia Xiang, Xiangzhou Zhang, Jin-Yun Wang, Liang-Jin Xu, Zhong-Ning Chen
Summary: This article reports a 2D copper(I)-based cluster material for X-ray imaging, which exhibits ultra-high spatial resolution, high photoluminescence efficiency, and low detection limit. The material shows excellent linear response to X-ray dose rates and light output, and has the best spatial resolution among reported lead-free metal halide hybrids.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Taek Joon Kim, Sang-hun Lee, Dayeong Kwon, Jinsoo Joo
Summary: Donor-acceptor heterostructures using organic-inorganic halide perovskites, two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides, pi-conjugated organic small/macro molecules, and quantum dots are promising platforms for exciton-based photonics and optoelectronics. Hetero-interlayer excitons and hetero-intermolecular excitons formed through optical and/or electrical charge transfer in various heterostructures are important quasi-particles for light emission, detection, and harvesting systems.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liemao Cao, Xiaohui Deng, Zhen-kun Tang, Rui Tan, Yee Sin Ang
Summary: We investigate the interface properties between WSi2N4 and Mo2B, O-modified Mo2B, and OH-modified Mo2B nanosheets. We find that WSi2N4 and Mo2B form n-type Schottky contacts, while functionalizing Mo2B with O and OH leads to the formation of both n-type and p-type ohmic contacts with WSi2N4. Additionally, we demonstrate the emergence of quasi-ohmic contact with ultralow lateral Schottky barrier and zero vertical interfacial tunneling barriers in Mo2B(OH)2-contacted WSi2N4.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ga Eun Kim, Hae-Jin Kim, Heesuk Jung, Minwoo Park
Summary: This study presents a solution to the commercialization challenges of flexible LEDs based on MAPbBr(3) by incorporating polyurethane and an In-Ga-Zn-Sn liquid alloy. The designed devices showed high flexibility, efficiency, and durability, with improved electron injection and reduced defects, making them promising for next-generation displays.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Shen, Zeng Wu, Zhen Jiang, Dongsheng Yan, Yan Zhao, Yang Wang, Yunqi Liu
Summary: Sidechain engineering is an important molecular design strategy for tuning the solid-state packing and structural ordering of conjugated polymers. The effects of sidechain direction on the optoelectronic properties of polymers and device performance were systematically investigated in this study. The results demonstrate that tuning the sidechain substitution direction can effectively improve the molecular structure and light absorption properties of polymers, providing new insights for the rational design of functional polymers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lotte Clinckemalie, Bapi Pradhan, Roel Vanden Brande, Heng Zhang, Jonathan Vandenwijngaerden, Rafikul Ali Saha, Giacomo Romolini, Li Sun, Dirk Vandenbroucke, Mischa Bonn, Hai I. Wang, Elke Debroye
Summary: In this study, a facile strategy using a non-conductive polymer was proposed to fabricate stable, pinhole-free thick films. The effect of introducing a second phase into CsPbBr3 perovskite crystals on their photophysical properties and charge transport was investigated. The dual phase devices exhibited improved stability and more effective operation at higher voltages in X-ray detection.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingye Zou, Shenglan Hao, Pascale Gemeiner, Nicolas Guiblin, Omar Ibder, Brahim Dkhil, Charles Paillard
Summary: When rare-earth ions are embedded in a ferroelectric material, their photoluminescence can serve as an all-optical probe for temperature, electric field, and mechanical stimulus. However, the impact of ferroelectric phase transitions on photoluminescence is not well understood. In this study, we demonstrate changes in the photoluminescence of green emission bands during critical ferroelectric transitions in an Er-doped BaTiO3 material. We also find that the intensity ratio and wavelength position difference of sub-peaks provide information on the phase transitions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiangchao Han, Daming Zhou, Wei Yang, Chen Lv, Xinhe Wang, Guodong Wei, Weisheng Zhao, Xiaoyang Lin, Shengbo Sang
Summary: Rare type-II spin-gapless semiconductors (SGSs) have attracted increasing attention due to their unique spin properties. In this study, the interface contacts and spin transport properties of different devices composed of VSi2P4 ferromagnetic layers were investigated. The results show that VSi2P4 is a promising material for designing vertical van der Waals heterostructures with a giant tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) in spintronic applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Zhao, Renagul Abdurahman, Qianting Yang, Ruxiangul Aiwaili, Xue-Bo Yin
Summary: In this study, we designed and prepared Cr and Ba-doped gamma-Ga2O3 nanoparticles to achieve near-infrared emission and enhance the emission intensity. The emission mechanism was proposed based on the trap depth, band gap, and energy levels of Cr ions. The ratiometric temperature sensing and encryption information transfer demonstrated the potential applications of this technology.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuvankar Gupta, Jyotirmoy Sau, Manoranjan Kumar, Chandan Mazumdar
Summary: In this study, a new spin-gapless semiconductor material CoFeMnSn is reported, and its stable structure and spin-polarized band structure are determined through experimental realization and theoretical calculations. The compound exhibits a high ferromagnetic transition temperature, making it excellent for room temperature applications. The nearly temperature-independent resistivity, conductivity, and carrier concentration of the compound, adherence to the Slater-Pauling rule, and the high intrinsic anomalous Hall conductivity achieved through hole doping further confirm its spin-gapless semiconductor nature. Additionally, the compound's SGS and topological properties make it suitable for spintronics and magneto-electronics devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ikumi Aratani, Yoji Horii, Yoshinori Kotani, Hitoshi Osawa, Hajime Tanida, Toshiaki Ina, Takeshi Watanabe, Yohko F. Yano, Akane Mizoguchi, Daisuke Takajo, Takashi Kajiwara
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional arrays of single-molecule magnets (SMMs) based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were systematically modified through Langmuir-Blodgett methods and chemical modifications. The introduction of bulky alkoxide groups induced structural changes and perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. This research provides a promising strategy for the construction of high-density magnetic memory devices using molecular spintronics.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zonghao Lei, Houhe Dong, Lijie Sun, Bing Teng, Yanfei Zou, Degao Zhong
Summary: Researchers have successfully developed four different up-conversion phosphors based on the Eulytite-type host Ba3Yb(PO4)(3). The optical temperature sensing properties of these phosphors were thoroughly investigated, and it was found that Ba3Yb(PO4)(3):Tm/Er/Ho showed potential for optical temperature measurement applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. Roncero-Barrero, M. A. Carvajal, J. Ribas-Arino, I. de P. R. Moreira, M. Deumal
Summary: This study computationally investigates the conductivity of four isostructural compounds with different Se contents, and reveals the parameters that define their conductivity in stable organic radical materials. The results provide insights into the influence of Se content on the conductivity and highlight the importance of considering multiple parameters in understanding the trends in conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Remi Arras, Kedar Sharma, Lionel Calmels
Summary: In this study, we investigated the interplay between structural defects in NiFe2O4, showing that the complex formed by a Ni-Oh/Fe-Td-cation swap and a neutral oxygen vacancy is more stable than these two isolated defects, and significantly reduces the width of the minority-spin band gap.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2024)
