Article
Chemistry, Physical
Natalia E. Boboriko, Yaraslau U. Dzichenka
Summary: The study utilized fast and simple molecular dynamics simulation to investigate the interaction between gas molecules and oxide surfaces, revealing that hydrogen molecules interacted most efficiently with the (001) anatase plane. The results suggest that molecular dynamics simulation can be a useful tool in understanding gas sensing properties of oxide materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Gajendiran, S. Gnanam, K. Ramachandran, V. C. Bharath Sabarish, A. Durairajan, M. P. F. Graca, M. A. Valente, S. Gokul Raj, G. Ramesh Kumar
Summary: Using the sol-gel route, a GdMnO3-GdMn2O5 nanocomposite was synthesized at 1000 degrees C. For the first time, Raman, magnetic, and dielectric measurements were taken of the synthe-sized composite under room temperature conditions. The results confirmed the formation of GdMnO3 and GdMn2O5, detected the presence of a bi-phase structure, and showed weak ferromagnetic behavior and temperature-sensitive dielectric properties in the synthesized composite.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aida Jover, Jacobo Troncoso, Maria Chiara di Gregorio, Francisco Fraga Lopez
Summary: The thermodynamics of the transition between two supramolecular aggregates of sodium deoxycholate in aqueous solution were characterized in this study. The morphological transition between the two structures was observed using electron microscopy. The results indicated that the transition process was influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and surfactant concentration.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Greta Inkrataite, Meldra Kemere, Anatolijs Sarakovskis, Ramunas Skaudzius
Summary: This study investigated the impact of boron doping on YAG, YLuAG, and LuAG materials, showing that the addition of boron can indeed shorten decay time and increase emission intensity. Powder compounds containing 1% and 5% boron exhibited the most intense emission, while pure samples doped with 5% boron showed the shortest decay times.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ali Sayir, Marie-Helene Berger, Tyson C. Back, Jonathan Mackey
Summary: The study investigates electron emission characteristics, electrical conductivity, formation of frameworks in polycrystalline mayenite, and its microstructure. It reveals a complex structure influenced by the incorporation of electrons using carbon ions, and the effect of different structures on electron emission. Additionally, the work function of the electride is determined and compared using different methods, showing a range of values and thermionic emission occurring at 600 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Swathi, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, P. Kumar, S. Hong, Omaima Nasif, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: Tantalum oxide is utilized for water splitting, with Ta2O5 nanopowders produced using the sol-gel process. The calcination time significantly impacts the crystal structure of Ta2O5, leading to different specific capacitance and current density values of Ta2O5 electrodes under various temperature conditions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Qana A. Alsulami, Zafar Arshad, Mumtaz Ali, S. Wageh
Summary: In this study, the structure of TiO2 was modified by doping with Al to create a modified electron transport layer (ETL) for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The Al-doped TiO2 showed improved opto-electronic properties, conductivity, and thermal stability, leading to significant enhancements in the performance of PSCs in terms of current density, fill factor, and efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mehrnoush Nakhaei, Marcos A. L. Nobre, Davoud Sanavi Khoshnoud, Martin Bremholm, Hossein Ali Khonakdar
Summary: Crystalline and single-phase Y1-xScxFeO3 (x = 0, 0.5 & 1) nanoparticles were synthesized by sol-gel method. The nanocrystals had sizes ranging from 30 to 39 nm as determined by X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD). The morphology and surface characteristics of the samples were analyzed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The magnetic properties of the samples exhibited antiferromagnetic and paramagnetic behaviors, while the electrical properties showed polarization-electric loops, dielectric constant changes, and dielectric loss through frequency and temperature. The band gap energy of YFeO3 and ScFeO3 was calculated to be 2.97 and 3.07 eV, respectively, using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy analysis.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuaizhao Jin, Xiaohan Yu, Xiaoli Guan, Xin Gu, Yixin Yan, Kaikai Wu, Liming Zhao, Xiang Liu
Summary: The ceramic matrix composites (LNMO)(1-x)A(x) were prepared using the sol-gel method to study their electrical transport property. Ag ions occupied part of the A-site of the LNMO matrix phase, modifying the crystal structure and increasing the valence state of Mn ions. The remaining Ag doping formed a second phase in the composites, providing a channel for electron transport. With increasing Ag doping, the peak temperature coefficient of resistivity of the samples significantly increased, reaching the highest value.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Syed Irfan, Muhammad Aizaz Ud Din, Muhammad Qaisar Manzoor, Deliang Chen
Summary: A novel low-temperature double solvent sol-gel method was used to fabricate (Sm, Ce, Gd) and (Sn, Se, I) co-doped Bi2Te3 nanostructures, which were then hot-pressed by spark plasma sintering. The temperature of spark plasma sintering significantly affects the thermoelectric properties of bulk Bi2Te3 pellets, with the co-dopants enhancing the power factor of the nanopowders.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Li, Jiawei Wang, Ziwei You, Yuxi Yu, Pai Li, Liwei Xiong, Yunbin He
Summary: Nb-doped VO2 films were synthesized to enhance thermal sensing abilities, with the thermal hysteresis and resistivity decreasing while the transition temperature range widened as doping content increased. The strategy of Nb doping in VO2 showed promising results for thermal-sensing applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Habib Chenaina, Charfeddine Messaadi, Jalila Jalali, Hatem Ezzaouia
Summary: This study focuses on sol-gel derived SnO2-TiO2 thin films deposited on silicon wafer type Si (100) substrate using spin coating technique, followed by heat treatments at four different temperatures. XRD characterization reveals the formation of nano-crystalline phase at 400 degrees C and further crystallization with increasing annealing temperature. Optical and dielectric properties analysis demonstrates universal many body response over a broad frequency range, presenting variations in structure and performance of the films.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
V. Dolezal, V. Jakes, J. Petrasek, P. Ctibor, O. Jankovsky, K. Rubesova, D. Sedmidubsky
Summary: The perovskite-type phase CaCu3Ti4O12 has promising dielectric properties, but the phenomenon of giant permittivity in this material has not been fully explained. In this study, Europium with similar electronegativity and ionic radius as Calcium was tested as a partial or complete substitute. A series of materials, including CaCu3Ti4O12, Eu0.4Ca0.6Cu3Ti4O12, and EuCu3Ti4O12, were prepared using a sol-gel method and sintering. The influence of microstructure and phase composition on the dielectric properties of the samples, as well as the effect of sintering temperature, was investigated. Secondary phases and microstructure were found to play a significant role in improving the permittivity values, which were found to be giant at higher frequencies but significantly different for specific compositions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sidra Bibi, Azim Khan, Safia Khan, Awais Ahmad, Syed Sakhawat Shah, Mohammad Siddiq, Azhar Iqbal, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: The study on lithium manganese phosphate with different chromium contents revealed that the dielectric constant increases with frequency at low chromium concentrations, while it decreases with frequency at higher chromium contents. The material with the highest chromium content showed the lowest AC conductivity and dielectric loss, making it suitable for various applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yi Wang, Ao Zhang, Guang-de Li, Shao-peng Liu, Yang Xiang, Hai-feng Cheng
Summary: Three-dimensional Nextel (TM) 440 fiber-reinforced Al2O3-SiO2 matrix composites were fabricated by sol-gel method with varying sintering temperatures. Interface engineering using PyC and FC interphase significantly influenced the mechanical properties of the composites. The results showed that sintering temperature, as well as the presence of PyC and FC interphase, affected the flexural strength and fracture behavior of the composites.
APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)