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Energy & Fuels
Yaqiong Wang, Man Zhang, Yajun Yue, Hangfeng Zhang, Amit Mahajan, Steve Dunn, Haixue Yan
Summary: This study reports the production of high-purity single-phase nanostructured BiFeO3 thin films on transparent conductive fluorine-doped tin oxide substrate using chemical solution deposition. The thin films show a single-grain single-domain structure and exhibit ferroelectric switching, with high visible light absorption.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bingbing Yang, Linghua Jin, Renhuai Wei, Xianwu Tang, Ling Hu, Peng Tong, Jie Yang, Wenhai Song, Jianming Dai, Xuebin Zhu, Yuping Sun, Shujun Zhang, Xiaolin Wang, Zhenxiang Cheng
Summary: This paper summarizes the development of bismuth ferrite thin films in recent years, introduces the method and challenges of chemical solution route preparation. It also proposes an all-solution chemical-solution deposition (AS-CSD) method to prepare ferroelectric films with different orientations, and studies their growth, structure, and ferroelectric properties.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiaojiao Yi, Yining Zhai, Anlong Fan, Qi Gao, Lisha Liu
Summary: This study fabricated BiFeO3 thin films with an interfacial amorphous layer using chemical solution deposition, significantly enhancing the ferroelectric properties of the films. The conducting mechanisms of the films were investigated, providing insights into the impact of the designed interface. These results not only advance the potential use of BiFeO3 thin films in electronic devices but also promote the development of chemical solution deposition as a promising method.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ricardo Jimenez, Jesus Ricote, Inigo Bretos, Rafael J. Jimenez Rioboo, Federico Mompean, Ana Ruiz, Haibing Xie, Monica Lira-Cantu, M. Lourdes Calzada
Summary: A chemical solution deposition method has been developed in this study to promote the formation of high-pressure perovskite films by applying external compressive stress. The resulting BFCO perovskite films exhibit narrow bandgaps and excellent ferroelectric response, with the potential for use in self-powered multifunctional devices. This stress-mediated solution deposition method can be extended to other perovskite films which are unviable under conventional deposition methods.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jingjing Wang, Dayu Zhou, Wei Dong, Xiaoduo Hou, Feng Liu, Nana Sun, Faizan Ali, Ziqi Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that the ferroelectric properties and crystalline structure of pure zirconia thin films are influenced by film thickness, with an increase in thickness leading to a higher m-phase fraction. Futhermore, a phase transition from orthorhombic to cubic and tetragonal phases was observed as the thickness increased.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dennis Zywitzki, Raoul Schaper, Engin Ciftyuerek, Jan-Lucas Wree, Dereje H. Taffa, Daniel M. Baier, Detlef Rogalla, Yujiao Li, Michael Meischein, Alfred Ludwig, Zheshen Li, Klaus Schierbaum, Michael Wark, Anjana Devi
Summary: Transition metal ferrites (such as CFO and NFO) have gained attention as potential materials for supercapacitors, with CVD processes offering advantages in producing high-quality, uniform, and dense ferrite films. Electrodes deposited on conducting substrates exhibit pseudocapacitive behavior, with high interfacial capacitances.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Li Zhang, Chen Zhou, Renhuai Wei, Xiaotian Kong, Xuebin Zhu
Summary: In this study, LaRh1-xNixO3 (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1) thin films were deposited by chemical solution deposition. The results showed that Ni doping can enhance the conductivity of the films, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Martina Angermann, Georg Jakopic, Christine Prietl, Thomas Griesser, Klaus Reichmann, Marco Deluca
Summary: In this study, RuO2 thin films were synthesized using water and acetic acid as solvents. The microstructure, phase purity, electrical and optical properties, as well as thermal stability of the films were characterized. The films showed metallic behavior with low resistivity and high optical absorption.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yao Xiao, Rainer Waser, Theodor Schneller
Summary: In this study, the parameters for the formation of 10% yttrium-doped barium zirconate thin films were systematically investigated using a low-cost chemical solution deposition method. By modifying the precursor solution and thermal treatment schedules, the microstructure and growth orientation were controlled. The relationship between microstructures and electrochemical properties was discussed, highlighting the importance of denser films with larger grains for better performance.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Miroslav Soroka, Josef Bursik, Radomir Kuzel, Lukas Horak, Jan Prokleska, Marek Vronka, Valentyn Laguta
Summary: This study reports the growth of epitaxial thin films of Sr2Co2Fe28O46 on a SrTiO3(111) substrate using a chemical solution deposition method. The orientation relationship between the film and substrate was determined to be (000l)X || (111)STO and [1120]X || [101]STO through X-ray diffraction analysis. The magnetization and magnetic domain structure were investigated using magnetic measurements and Lorentz transmission electron microscopy, revealing a spin reorientation transition and a change in magnetic anisotropy at different temperatures.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiangtao Shi, Yue Zhao, Yue Wu, Manuela Erbe, Chunjiang Guo, Jingyuan Chu, Guangyu Jiang, Jens Haenisch, Bernhard Holzapfel, Zhijian Jin
Summary: Chemical solution deposition is a widely used method for preparing rare-earth-based cuprate superconducting thin films. This paper systematically studies the factors affecting supersaturation, such as the type and stoichiometry of the rare earth element, and the sintering temperature. The results show that a small RE ionic radius and reduced rE-stoichiometry are beneficial for the growth of c-axis-oriented films at lower temperatures. In addition, a Y-O/Ba-Cu-O stacked-layer structure is proposed to regulate diffusion distance and achieve a high percentage of c-axis orientation at even lower sintering temperatures. This paper provides a new strategy for controlling the orientation of rare-earth-based cuprate superconducting thin films.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Diana Griesiute, Dovydas Karoblis, Lina Mikoliunaite, Aleksej Zarkov, Andrei N. Salak, Aivaras Kareiva
Summary: Polycrystalline Bi0.67La0.33Fe0.5Sc0.5O3 thin films were successfully synthesized using a cost-effective chemical solution deposition process, with the optimal annealing temperature determined to be 600 degrees C. The orientation of crystallites and film roughness were found to be influenced by the nature of the substrate, as observed in XRD patterns.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiao Tang, Kuang-Hui Li, Che-Hao Liao, Jose Manuel Taboada Vasquez, Chuanju Wang, Na Xiao, Xiaohang Li
Summary: The study presents a novel CSD technique for depositing highly epitaxial indium and aluminum-doped Ga2O3 thin films, showing pure beta phase with good crystallization qualities. The incorporation of indium and aluminum shifts the crystallization of the thin films to lower and higher temperatures, respectively, and the bandgap of the sintered thin films can be tuned from 4.05 to 5.03 eV using mixed precursor solutions. Photodetectors based on the samples exhibit maximum photocurrents at different wavelengths, suggesting potential for producing high-quality bandgap tunable deep ultraviolet photoelectrical and high-power devices.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Izabela Stojanoska, Brigita Kmet, Hana Ursic, Danjela Kuscer
Summary: Gallium-doped ZnO (GZO) thin films were prepared by spin coating technique and used as transparent electrodes. Thermal analysis confirmed the decomposition of organic components and formation of ZnO at 450°C. The thin films were polycrystalline with a smooth surface, and the sheet resistance varied over time depending on annealing conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Florin Andrei, Valentin Ion, Ruxandra Birjega, Maria Dinescu, Nicoleta Enea, Dan Pantelica, Maria Diana Mihai, Valentin-Adrian Maraloiu, Valentin Serban Teodorescu, Ioan-Cezar Marcu, Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu
Summary: The study investigates the formation of self-assembled nanodomains in LaFeO3 epitaxial thin films and their effects on the photoelectrochemical properties, revealing detrimental effects on PEC functional properties when nanopyramids-like domains appear after a thickness threshold. The research provides insights into the structural and stoichiometric features that influence the photocurrent density and onset potential exhibited by LFO photoelectrodes. Moreover, the highest photocurrent density values were observed for the thinnest LFO/Nb:SrTiO3 sample, showing excellent stability over time and unbiased hydrogen evolution from water.
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Shanshan Sun, Kai Liu, Hechang Lei
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2016)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Shanshan Sun, Qi Wang, Peng-Jie Guo, Kai Liu, Hechang Lei
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2016)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
P. S. Wang, S. S. Sun, Y. Cui, W. H. Song, T. R. Li, Rong Yu, Hechang Lei, Weiqiang Yu
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2016)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
L. -K. Zeng, R. Lou, D. -S. Wu, Q. N. Xu, P. -J. Guo, L. -Y. Kong, Y. -G. Zhong, J. -Z. Ma, B. -B. Fu, P. Richard, P. Wang, G. T. Liu, L. Lu, Y. -B. Huang, C. Fang, S. -S. Sun, Q. Wang, L. Wang, Y. -G. Shi, H. M. Weng, H. -C. Lei, K. Liu, S. -C. Wang, T. Qian, J. -L. Luo, H. Ding
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2016)
Article
Physics, Applied
Shaohua Wang, Shanshan Sun, Hechang Lei
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
J. G. Guo, X. Chen, X. Y. Jia, Q. H. Zhang, N. Liu, H. C. Lei, S. Y. Li, L. Gu, S. F. Jin, X. L. Chen
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chenghe Li, Shanshan Sun, Shaohua Wang, Hechang Lei
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. S. Wang, P. Zhou, S. S. Sun, Y. Cui, T. R. Li, Hechang Lei, Ziqiang Wang, Weiqiang Yu
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aifeng Wang, D. Graf, Yu Liu, Qianheng Du, Jiabao Zheng, Hechang Lei, C. Petrovic
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shanshan Sun, Shaohua Wang, Rong Yu, Hechang Lei
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianjun Ying, Hechang Lei, Cedomir Petrovic, Yuming Xiao, Viktor V. Struzhkin
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Lou, B. -B. Fu, Q. N. Xu, P. -J. Guo, L. -Y. Kong, L. -K. Zeng, J. -Z. Ma, P. Richard, C. Fang, Y. -B. Huang, S. -S. Sun, Q. Wang, L. Wang, Y. -G. Shi, H. C. Lei, K. Liu, H. M. Weng, T. Qian, H. Ding, S. -C. Wang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Zhang, Shanshan Sun, Hechang Lei
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qi Wang, Shanshan Sun, Xiao Zhang, Fei Pang, Hechang Lei
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hechang Lei, Kai Liu, Jun-ichi Yamaura, Sachiko Maki, Youichi Murakami, Zhong-Yi Lu, Hideo Hosono
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haris Azhar, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Neelam Zaman, Sarah Farrukh
Summary: This study uses a novel adsorbent Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and its composites to adsorb CO2. Experiment results show that 5 wt% g-C3N4/Ni-BDC MOF exhibits the highest adsorption capacity.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayumu Nodera, Shinya Aikawa
Summary: In this study, a CO2 sensor capable of low-temperature operation was fabricated using an open-channel-type thin-film transistor structure with a polar surface of an oxide semiconductor. The sensor showed a sensitivity 2.9 times greater than that under an inert N2 atmosphere at an operating temperature of only 150 degrees C. The results suggest that TFTs fabricated with polar surfaces of oxide semiconductors are useful for gas-sensing applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bindhyabasinee Mishra, Jyotirmayee Nanda, Subhra S. Brahma, K. J. Sankaran, R. Sakthivel, S. Ghadei, S. Suman
Summary: In this study, a series of polycrystalline mixed spinel ferrites were synthesized and characterized. The Mg0.5Zn0.5La0.05Fe1.95O4 ferrite showed the best response and recovery time, indicating its potential as a material for LPG sensing.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, A. Arun Kumar, Dhananjay Joshi
Summary: Rare earth doped aluminate-based phosphors are preferred over sulfide-based phosphors. The unique luminescence features of lanthanide-based materials are being utilized for multidisciplinary research and inventive applications. The past years have seen an increase in research interest in aluminate-based phosphors, leading to improvements in their long-lasting phosphorescence and phosphorescence efficiencies. Combustion synthesis route is an efficient technique for preparing nano-phosphor due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Younes Zohrabi
Summary: Water is essential for the survival of living organisms, but industrialization has led to contamination of water sources with heavy metals and harmful pollutants. Magnetic nano ferrites have shown potential in effectively removing heavy metals from water due to their magnetic characteristics, high surface area, surface active sites, chemical stability, and ease of modification. This review explores recent literature on the synthesis and application of magnetic ferrites for removing heavy metals from water, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for future research.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baolin Liu, Chenxin Xie, Guanglei Qian, Lishan Zhou, Chenglei Zhang, Lingzhi Zhu
Summary: In this study, a self-cleaning CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane has been developed for the removal of small-sized pollutants. The membrane exhibited superior removal ability and permeability compared to conventional membranes, and maintained high efficiency even after repeated tests. The CuO-PdO-Pd/Ti membrane also showed excellent removal efficiency when treating real wastewater, indicating its high potential for practical applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Debabrata Panda, Akhilesh Kumar Sahu, Krunal M. Gangawane
Summary: A variety of hierarchical nanoporous silica aerogels were synthesized from well-dispersed silica sols, exhibiting diversified particle distributions and excellent thermal properties. The silica aerogels showed low thermal conductivity and high-temperature resilience. Surface modification and dilution of silica sols further improved the thermal resistance of the aerogels. The resilient skeleton structure developed from tiny particles effectively restricted heat dissipation and maintained the porous network at high temperatures.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hardy Shuwanto, Hairus Abdullah, Young Ku, Jenni Lie
Summary: In this study, a defective system of V-doped Fe2O3 with Pt as a cocatalyst was used for photoelectrochemical water oxidation. The defects in the VFPt-2.5 photoanode were characterized by XPS and EPR analyses. The SEM and TEM analyses revealed that the electrodeposited V-doped alpha-Fe2O3 had a nanosized morphology with an average diameter of 12 nm and a thickness of 300 nm. Under light irradiation, the VFPt-2.5 photoanode achieved a remarkable onset potential and photocurrent density. The stability test showed that Pt helped overcome the charge recombination caused by surface states.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Reza Gholipur, Hemin Mohammed Ali Khalifa, Khatereh Afrouzeh
Summary: Developing doped cathode materials is crucial for achieving low cost and high-performance energy storage. LiMn1.977(Ce, Cu, Ti, CeCuTi)0.023O4 nanoparticles show unmatched high structural stability, capacity, and safety during charge/discharge cycles. Ti-doped LiMn2O4 cathode calcined at 700 degrees C demonstrates the highest capacity and retention when multi-walled carbon nanotubes are added. The presence of titanium increases the porosity for reversible lithium storage and the dielectric constant.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Amutha, M. Rameshbabu, S. Sasi Florence, G. Ramalingam, S. Muthupandi, K. Prabha
Summary: This research provides an overview of the structural analysis and magnetic characteristics of dilute magnetic semiconductor oxides (DMSOs) based on binary metal oxide nanomaterials with different ferromagnetic or paramagnetic dopants. The coprecipitation method was used to create nanoparticle samples, and the results showed certain ferromagnetic behavior and increased magnetic properties.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Preeti Kumari, Vipul Srivastava, Ramesh Sharma, Hamid Ullah
Summary: In this study, the rare-earth ferrites perovskite RFeO3 (R = Pr, Nd) were investigated for their various properties including structural, electronic, magnetic, optical, thermodynamic, and thermoelectric behavior. The study found that these materials exhibit half-metallic behavior under certain conditions, and their optical and thermoelectric properties were evaluated, making them potential candidates for spintronic devices and UV absorbers.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuting Yuan, Tianchi Wang, Tian Feng, Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, Fe/Fe3O4/C hollow electromagnetic wave absorbers were prepared using hollow ceiba fibers as templates. The proposed hollow structure could reflect and scatter electromagnetic waves multiple times, leading to significant energy consumption. The impedance matching of magnetic materials and biochar enabled the joint absorption of magnetic and dielectric losses to absorb electromagnetic waves.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. R. Mamatha, B. R. Radha Krushna, J. Malleshappa, S. C. Sharma, Satish Kumar, C. Krithika, Nandini Robin Nadar, Dileep Francis, K. Manjunatha, Sheng Yun Wu, H. Nagabhushana
Summary: Nanostructured SrAl2O4:Tb3+/M (M = Li+, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Bi3+) green nanophosphors were synthesized using an environmentally friendly combustion process and Areca nut as a sustainable fuel source. The introduction of alkali metal co-dopants optimized the luminescent intensity and showed potential for data security applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomoyuki Tachibana, Akihiro Yabuki
Summary: A one-step thermal-reduction method was used to synthesize copper sulfide films with different compositions and pillar-like structures, through adjusting the sulfur ratio and incorporating excess sulfur during the synthesis process.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Mahdy, I. K. El Zawawi, Manal Mounir Ahmad
Summary: Pure PVA and its nanocomposites with CuO and/or CoFe2O4 films were prepared and characterized. The optical properties of the films can be modulated by controlling the percentage of CuO and/or CoFe2O4. The nanocomposites exhibit good ferromagnetic behavior, making the prepared films potentially useful in antenna system miniaturization and flexible magneto-electronic applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2024)
