Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Donovan Thomas, Harold O. Lee, Kevin C. Santiago, Marvin Pelzer, Ayodeji Kuti, LaRico J. Treadwell, Messaoud Bahoura
Summary: In this study, europium-doped CdSe quantum dots were successfully synthesized using a one-pot microwave synthesis method. By varying microwave irradiation temperatures, hold times, and dopant concentration, the optical properties of CdSe quantum dots were tuned. UV-Vis spectroscopy and photoluminescence data show that structural incorporation of europium affects the optical properties of CdSe QDs.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Jin-Tao Wang, Yan-Hui Lou, Yu-Hang Zhou, Jing Chen, Zhao-Kui Wang
Summary: This study utilized a multidentate amine-based ligand to achieve spectral stable blue quasi-2D PeLEDs, demonstrating excellent spectral stability under high working voltages and reaching a high peak external quantum efficiency.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shizhe Wang, Amir Abbas Yousefi Amin, Linzhong Wu, Muhan Cao, Qiao Zhang, Tayebeh Ameri
Summary: Metal halide perovskite (MHP) materials, particularly nanometer-scale perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs), have great potential in optoelectronic devices due to their attractive photophysical properties, but their stability is crucial for commercial applications. Strategies for improving the stability of PNCs through synthetic methods and encapsulation are discussed, along with their applications in various optoelectronic devices. Challenges in enhancing the stability of PNCs for high performance and durability in PNC-based optoelectronics are highlighted.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Efthymia Vakalopoulou, Daniel Knez, Marco Sigl, Gerald Kothleitner, Gregor Trimmel, Thomas Rath
Summary: Silver bismuth sulfide (AgBiS2) has shown impressive properties in thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications, and has the potential to replace toxic semiconductors. A new synthesis route using metal xanthates as precursors for AgBiS2 nanocrystals has been reported. The study revealed that the decomposition and formation of AgBiS2 nanocrystals can be initiated at room temperature by the ligand's amine functionality, even though the silver xanthate is insoluble in the solvent mixture.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yutong Zhao, Mengxue Liu, Wenqian Zhang, Xue Sun, Wenliang Wang, Wenxiu Zhang, Mengqi Tang, Wenqing Ren, Mingyu Sun, Wenling Feng, Weihua Wang
Summary: Cu3MX4 compounds have emerged as promising solar energy conversion materials due to their adjustable band gaps, high optical absorption coefficients, environmentally benign nature, and abundant elements. This study reports the successful synthesis of highly crystalline and uniform cube-shaped Cu3NbSe4 nanocrystals, and reveals the significant roles of reaction temperature, time, and surface ligand in determining their crystalline phase, size, and morphology. A Cu3NbSe4-based photodetector exhibits excellent performance with a high I-light/I-dark ratio, fast response speeds, and stability, indicating its potential applications in electronics and optoelectronics.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shaoshan Su, Wei Song, Hongli Wen, Zhurong Mo, Tonghua Wan, Lin Yu, Weiren Zhao, Deshmukh Abdul Hakeem
Summary: Researchers achieved the controlled synthesis of KYb2F7:Er3+ nanocrystals using a hydrothermal method, and improved their thermometric properties by substituting Yb3+ ions with other cations. This substitution strategy could be a powerful tool for enhancing the thermometric properties of luminescent materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Thanh-Hai Le, Sanghyuck Lee, Eunseo Heo, Unhan Lee, Haney Lee, Hyemi Jo, Kap Seung Yang, Mincheol Chang, Hyeonseok Yoon
Summary: Cubic-phase layered perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) of various shapes were synthesized and their photoresponse characteristics were investigated in a phototransistor device. It was found that nanocubes exhibited the highest photosensitivity and longest radiative lifetime, showing potential for high-performance phototransistors. Further research into the intrinsic photophysical properties of PNCs based on their morphology is warranted.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
YuJia Guo, Jie Su, Lu Wang, Zhenhua Lin, Yue Hao, Jingjing Chang
Summary: This study investigates the reduction of toxic Pb component in perovskites by doping Zn and Mn, proposing an alternative approach to achieve stable Pb-less perovskites with negligibly deteriorated optoelectronic properties. The results show that Zn dopant can reduce the optical band gap and exciton binding energy of CsPbBr3, while Mn dopant can reduce structural disorder, leading to a potential 50% reduction of toxic Pb with comparable optoelectronic properties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Dominik Wolosz, Pawel G. Parzuchowski, Aleksandra Swiderska
Summary: This paper presents a non-isocyanate synthetic route towards linear aliphatic and aliphatic-aromatic poly(carbonate-urethane)s, utilizing urethane diols as hard segment precursors and oligo(hexamethylene-co-pentamethylene carbonate) diol as soft segment precursor. The impact of polyurethane structure on mechanical and thermal properties was studied, revealing that the presence of pentamethylene carbonate units can improve reaction efficiency. Characterization of the poly(carbonate-urethane)s included spectroscopic analysis, spectrometry, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing, showing promising tensile strengths for both types of polymers.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiqiang Xie, Rui Zhang, Guangbin Dong
Summary: The detailed development of sequential insertion of nitrogen and carbon atoms into boronate C-B bonds has been reported, providing a modular and iterative approach to access functionalized tertiary amines. A new class of nitrenoid reagents allows for direct formation of aminoboranes from aryl or alkyl boronates via N-insertion. The resulting aminoalkyl boronate products can undergo further transformation, enabling the modular synthesis of bioactive compounds and the programmable construction of diamines and aminoethers. A plausible reaction mechanism is also proposed, supported by preliminary NMR and computational studies.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenda Sun, Rui Yun, Yuling Liu, Xiaodan Zhang, Mingjian Yuan, Libing Zhang, Xiyan Li
Summary: This review mainly focuses on the influence of ligands on perovskite nanocrystals (NCs), including size and shape control, surface defects treatment, and applications in optoelectronic devices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anderson A. G. Santiago, Elida M. Macedo, Fernanda K. F. Oliveira, Ricardo L. Tranquilin, Marcio D. Teodoro, Elson Longo, Fabiana Motta, Mauricio R. D. Bomio
Summary: CaMoO4-based g-C3N4 composites synthesized via sonochemistry exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity under UV light, particularly in the discolouration of methylene blue. Structural analysis confirms the presence of g-C3N4 and showcases increased particle interfaces through FEG-SEM imaging. Additionally, the increased dosage of g-C3N4 onto the composite significantly enhances the photocatalytic efficiency.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hehe Huang, Chenyu Zhao, Xuliang Zhang, Kang Wang, Jie Fu, Junjun Guo, Shuo Wang, Qian Zhao, Wanli Ma, Jianyu Yuan
Summary: This study demonstrates a strategy using an acetate ligand to synthesize controllable and efficient photovoltaic and photodetector devices. By adjusting the ligand-to-precursor ratio, the size of the nanocrystals can be controlled, resulting in low defect density and unique properties. This study opens up new possibilities for developing multifunctional optoelectronic devices.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiaoli Chen, Yaoyao Ren, Hui Jin, Zhi Wang, Tianchun Cheng, Tulai Sun, Jinshu Tian, Yihan Zhu
Summary: The decoration of noble metal catalysts with specific main group or transition metal atoms improves catalytic performance without losing active surface area. In this study, icosahedral Pd nanocrystals catalysts with highly dispersed Bi atoms decoration were successfully synthesized. The incorporation of Bi atoms maintains the original Pd structure, and the deposition amount is regulated by irradiation time. The Pd-Bi icosahedral nanocrystals exhibit significantly improved electrocatalytic activity towards formic acid oxidation, with the optimal performance occurring at a Bi content of 2.86%.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tatsuya Nakazawa, Donghyun Kim, Yusuke Oshima, Hiroki Sato, Jusang Park, Hyungjun Kim
Summary: The study synthesized and analyzed Ag chalcogenide nanoparticles AgBiS2 and Ag2S, which are eco-friendly materials. The AgBiS2 and Ag2S QD films were prepared and found to be prospective materials for near-infrared photodetectors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianguo Sun, Bin Li, Long Hu, Junjun Guo, Xufeng Ling, Xuliang Zhang, Chi Zhang, Xianxin Wu, Hehe Huang, Chenxu Han, Xinfeng Liu, Youyong Li, Shujuan Huang, Tom Wu, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma
Summary: Solution processable semiconductors like organics and emerging lead halide perovskites (LHPs) are ideal candidates for photovoltaics. This study investigates a novel device architecture involving block copolymer/perovskite hybrid bulk heterointerfaces, which enhances light absorption, energy level cascade, and provides a thin hydrophobic layer to improve carrier generation and prevent moisture invasion. The resulting hybrid solar cell exhibits high efficiency and stability, and the approach can be extended to other LHPs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sheyda Mirjalali, Arezo Mahdavi Varposhti, Shayan Abrishami, Roohollah Bagherzadeh, Mohsen Asadnia, Shujuan Huang, Shuhua Peng, Chun-Hui Wang, Shuying Wu
Summary: Wearable sensors and energy harvesters have great potential in personalized healthcare, robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Piezoelectric materials, known for their ability to harvest energy, have been extensively studied in this field. This review provides an overview of recent advances in enhancing the piezoelectricity of electrospun polymer nanofibers, discussing challenges and effective approaches to achieve high-performance piezoelectric sensors and energy harvesters for wearable technologies.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chien-Yu Huang, Hanchen Li, Ye Wu, Chun-Ho Lin, Xinwei Guan, Long Hu, Jiyun Kim, Xiaoming Zhu, Haibo Zeng, Tom Wu
Summary: Metal halide perovskites, particularly inorganic perovskite quantum dots (QDs), have attracted significant attention due to their extraordinary physical properties and high photovoltaic performance. Inorganic perovskite QDs possess quantum confinement effects, high photoluminescence quantum yield, and defect-tolerant structures, making them suitable for electronic applications. This review provides an overview of the state-of-the-art research progress on inorganic perovskite QDs, focusing on their electronic applications such as transistors and memories, and discusses potential strategies for advancing inorganic perovskite QD technologies.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinwei Guan, Prashant Kumar, Zhixuan Li, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Sumit Chahal, Zhihao Lei, Chien-Yu Huang, Chun-Ho Lin, Jing-Kai Huang, Long Hu, Yuan-Chih Chang, Li Wang, Jolitta S. J. Britto, Logeshwaran Panneerselvan, Dewei Chu, Tom Wu, Ajay Karakoti, Jiabao Yi, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: This article reports the discovery of incorporating borophene into cellulose nanofibers (CNF), which enables excellent environmental stability with a high light-to-heat conversion efficiency of 91.5% and a water evaporation rate of 1.45 kg m(-2) h(-1) under simulated sunlight. It is also demonstrated that borophene papers can be used as an excellent active photothermal material for eliminating almost 100% of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria within 20 min under three sun irradiations.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaotong Peng, Long Hu, Xueqian Sun, Yuerui Lu, Dewei Chu, Pu Xiao
Summary: In this research, CsPbBr3 QDs/polymer composites were fabricated through a photopolymerization strategy, in which CsPbBr3 quantum dots played a dual role as both photoinitiators and emitters. The addition of additives optimized the polymerization processes and improved the photoinitiation efficiency. This strategy shows promise in enhancing the long-term stability and device performance for luminescent displays and lighting applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peiyuan Guan, Jie Min, Fandi Chen, Shuo Zhang, Long Hu, Zhipeng Ma, Zhaojun Han, Lu Zhou, Haowei Jia, Yunjian Liu, Neeraj Sharma, Dawei Su, Judy N. Hart, Tao Wan, Dewei Chu
Summary: In this study, a defect-rich SrTiO3-x coating was applied on a Ni-rich layered cathode (LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2) to enhance its electrochemical performance. The optimized sample exhibited a high discharge capacity of around 170 mA h/g after 200 cycles at 1C rate, with a capacity retention of over 81.1%. Postmortem analysis revealed that the SrTiO3-x coating not only alleviated the growth of internal resistance due to uncontrollable cathode-electrolyte interface evolution but also served as a lithium diffusion channel during prolonged cycling. This work presents a feasible strategy for improving the electrochemical performance of high-nickel content layered cathodes for next-generation LIBs.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fandi Chen, Shuo Zhang, Long Hu, Jiajun Fan, Chun-Ho Lin, Peiyuan Guan, Yingze Zhou, Tao Wan, Shuhua Peng, Chun-Hui Wang, Liao Wu, Teri McLean Furlong, Nagarajan Valanoor, Dewei Chu
Summary: A new design of an artificial perceptual system that integrates ZnO-based synaptic devices with Pt/carbon nanofibers-based strain sensors is presented. The system can detect stimuli and process information by controlling ion migration. The integrated devices can recognize handwriting and gestures accurately by converting mechanical stimuli into electrical signals.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Binesh Puthen Veettil, Yuchao Zhang, David Payne, Mattias Juhl, Shujuan Huang, Brett Hallam, Darren Bagnall
Summary: Microwave annealing, despite being poorly researched and underutilized in the semiconductor industry, possesses the potential to significantly reduce time and cost in large-volume semiconductor processing, specifically in the manufacturing of photovoltaic modules. This study examines microwave annealing of silicon solar cells, demonstrating its capability for efficient passivation of light-induced defects and mitigating light-induced degradation. Results indicate that microwave annealing produces comparable outcomes to rapid thermal annealing.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sheyda Mirjalali, Roohollah Bagherzadeh, Shayan Abrishami, Mohsen Asadnia, Shujuan Huang, Aron Michael, Shuhua Peng, Chun-Hui Wang, Shuying Wu
Summary: A new method of enhancing the piezoelectricity of PVDF nanofiber mats by electrospraying zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles between layers of PVDF nanofibers is demonstrated. This approach results in multilayered PVDF+ZnO nanofiber mats with significantly increased piezoelectricity.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanzhe Zhu, Renbo Zhu, Peiyuan Guan, Mengyao Li, Tao Wan, Long Hu, Shuo Zhang, Chao Liu, Dawei Su, Yunjian Liu, Dan Liu, Qin Li, Juan Yu, Dewei Chu
Summary: This study addresses the problems of low areal capacity and insufficient rechargeability in quasi-solid-state Ag-Zn batteries by redesigning the cathode with MXene nanosheets decorated on AgCl/carbon fiber core-shell structure. The battery exhibits high capacity and long cycle life, as well as excellent safety and mechanical flexibility, making it suitable for wearable electronics.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahdi Motamedi, Guobin Jia, Yin Yao, Katie Shanks, Peyman Yousefi, Yasitha L. Hewakuruppu, Mehdi Rafeie, Florian Lindner, Robert Patterson, Silke Christiansen, Jonathan Plentz, Pramod Koshy, Robert A. Taylor
Summary: The study proposes a nano-patterned ITO-coated quartz material with low reflectivity and low emissivity to reduce thermal emission losses in solar thermal applications. The results show that this nano-pattern can improve solar transmission and overall efficiency at different solar concentrations, providing a performance boost for solar thermal technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dohyung Kim, Jae Sung Yun, Arun Sagotra, Alessandro Mattoni, Pankaj Sharma, Jincheol Kim, Da Seul Lee, Sean Lim, Padraic O'Reilly, Liz Brinkman, Martin A. Green, Shujuan Huang, Anita Ho-Baillie, Claudio Cazorla, Jan Seidel
Summary: The past decade has witnessed the rapid rise of a new class of solar cells based on mixed organic-inorganic halide perovskites. The power conversion efficiency of halide perovskite solar cells has exceeded 25% for single-junction devices and 30% for tandem devices. Twin domains within polycrystalline grains play important roles in ionic and charge carrier transport properties, although their mechanisms are not fully understood. This study combines molecular dynamic simulations and nanoscale scanning probe microscopy investigations to reveal unique properties of the twin domains that contribute to ion migration and influence charge separation and collection. The findings highlight the significance of nanoscale intragrain features for the development of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renbo Zhu, Yanzhe Zhu, Long Hu, Peiyuan Guan, Dawei Su, Shuo Zhang, Chao Liu, Ziheng Feng, Guangyu Hu, Fandi Chen, Tao Wan, Xinwei Guan, Tom Wu, Rakesh Joshi, Mengyao Li, Claudio Cazorla, Yuerui Lu, Zhaojun Han, Haolan Xu, Dewei Chu
Summary: Low-cost moisture-electric generators (MEGs) are fabricated using whey protein, with tunable performance through surface charge and hydrophilicity modulation. The MEGs demonstrate high voltage output and operation under extreme temperatures, showing great potential for powering various electronic devices in dynamic environments.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinwei Guan, Mohammed Fawaz, Ranjini Sarkar, Chun-Ho Lin, Zhixuan Li, Zhihao Lei, Panangattu Dharmarajan Nithinraj, Prashant Kumar, Xiangwei Zhang, Jae-Hun Yang, Long Hu, Tom Wu, Sudip Chakraborty, Jiabao Yi, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: Graphitic carbon nitrides (g-C3N4) suffer from narrow absorption ranges and high carrier recombination rates in photocatalysis applications. In this work, sulfur-doped high nitrogen containing carbon nitrides (C3N5, SCNs) are prepared by self-assembly of 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol (5-ATDT). The resulting SCNs exhibit an enhanced H-2-generation rate of 486 mu mol g(-1) h(-1), thanks to the enlarged light absorption range and enhanced charge carrier transfer rate. This work provides a unique approach for designing novel sulfur-doped carbon nitrides with unprecedented functionalities.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
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)
Article
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)