We report on our hard x-ray photoemission study of Nb3Cl8, wherein the breathing Kagome lattice of Nb provides interesting magnetic properties with spin 1/2 per Nb trimer. The Nb3d5/2 and 3d3/2 core level peaks are ac...
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We report on our hard x-ray photoemission study of Nb3Cl8, wherein the breathing Kagome lattice of Nb provides interesting magnetic properties with spin 1/2 per Nb trimer. The Nb3d5/2 and 3d3/2 core level peaks are accompanied by satellite peaks, suggesting the importance of Nb4d charge degrees of freedom. The Cl1s and 2p core level spectra have high binding energy peaks which can be assigned to the Cl site with Cl3p ligand holes near the center of the Nb trimer. The core level spectra indicate that the Nb-Nb and Nb-Cl charge fluctuations play crucial roles in the magnetic interaction between the trimers.
In the era of the Internet of Things(IoT),the provision of sustainable power to distributed,mobile,and low-power-consumption electronic devices is a critical *** overcome this challenge,the triboelectric nanogenerator...
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In the era of the Internet of Things(IoT),the provision of sustainable power to distributed,mobile,and low-power-consumption electronic devices is a critical *** overcome this challenge,the triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG),a highly efficient high-entropy mechanical energy harvesting device,was developed in *** device enables the direct conversion of irregular and low-frequency mechanical energy into pulsed alternating current(AC)***,the incompatibility of most electronic devices with AC signals necessitates rectifier circuits or generators that deliver direct current(DC)*** recent years,DC-TENGs have undergone extensive development,achieving significant milestones in various application fields while also facing crucial challenges that require *** this review,three categories of DC-TENG devices with distinct operating mechanisms are comprehensively explored:multiphase coupling,mechanical rectification,and air *** typical structures and working mechanisms are thoroughly discussed,and specific output performance limitations,along with corresponding optimization strategies,are ***,the applications of DC-TENGs in various scenarios are ***,the challenges faced by DC-TENGs and potential solutions are analyzed to guide further advancements in this technology.
Transition metal(oxy)hydroxides are potential oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts;however,simultaneously modulating multiple factors to enhance their performance is a grand ***,we report an incorporating he...
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Transition metal(oxy)hydroxides are potential oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts;however,simultaneously modulating multiple factors to enhance their performance is a grand ***,we report an incorporating heteroatom strategy via one-step hydrothermal approach to adjust more than one factor of Mn-doped NiFe(oxy)hydroxide(Mn-NiFeOOH/LDH)*** doping regulates heterojunction morphology(reducing nanoparticles and becoming thinner and denser nanosheets),Ni/Fe ratio and valence states(Ni2+,Ni3+,and Ni3+Δ)of Ni *** former could effectively increase surface active sites,and the latter two reduce the content of Fe in the Mnx-NiFeOOH/LDH heterojunction,en-abling more Ni2+convert to Ni3+/3+Δ that have higher intrinsic OER *** a result,the first-rank Mn-NiFeOOH/LDH with ultra-low overpotential of 185 mV@20 mA cm-2 and 296 mV@500 mA cm-2,and the improved OER performance are outdo to those of commercial RuO2 catalyst for ***,the Mn-NiFeOOH/LDH affords the earliest initial potential(1.392 V ***),corresponds to a recorded low overpotential(162 mV).Based on the density functional theory(DFT),Mn dopants can alter intermedi-ate adsorption energy and effectively decrease·OOH's energy *** research exhibits a feasible strategy to design low cost electrocatalysts and provide new possibilities for future industrialization.
Ultrasonication and magnetic stirring were used to disseminate surface-modified Bentonite nano-clay (2 wt%) into the epoxy Kenaf composite, which helped to reduce the problem of moisture absorption of Kenaf Fibers. A ...
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Sisal fiber/polycaprolactone (SF/PCL) composites are a new and exciting development in the field of sustainable materials research. Enhancing the physical strength of these SF/PCL composites has been the primary empha...
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Chalcogenide perovskite materials have been shown to exhibit excellent properties for optoelectronics and photovoltaics. The research, however, has been focused on the II-IV-S3 series of compounds. Here, by theoretica...
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Chalcogenide perovskite materials have been shown to exhibit excellent properties for optoelectronics and photovoltaics. The research, however, has been focused on the II-IV-S3 series of compounds. Here, by theoretical calculation, we predict that in the III-III-S3 perovskites, there could exist a transition between the indirect and direct band gaps induced by the coupling strength of the d orbitals between the A-site and B-site cations. We validate this prediction by synthesizing LaScS3 through solid state reaction from three elemental materials. Micro-Raman analysis combined with Raman tensor calculations are used to identify the perovskite phase of micrometer-size grains, from which photoluminescence can be observed. The emitted light peaks at about 519 nm (or 2.39 eV), which corresponds to the largest band gap among the sulfide perovskites. The discovery of light-emitting LaScS3 enriches the family of chalcogenide perovskites for optoelectronic applications.
A deconfined quantum phase transition (DQPT) provides an extraordinary possibility of the quantum phase transition beyond the Ginzburg-Landau paradigm, which is interwoven with numerous exotic phenomena of the strongl...
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A deconfined quantum phase transition (DQPT) provides an extraordinary possibility of the quantum phase transition beyond the Ginzburg-Landau paradigm, which is interwoven with numerous exotic phenomena of the strongly correlated quantum many-body system, e.g., fractional excitation, emergent symmetries, and gauge field. However, various candidates of DQPT have been demonstrated to be weakly first order, and the conformal field theory has to be altered into a nonunitary one. Here we numerically found two linear dispersions with different velocities in one of the few survivors of DQPT—the extended hard-core Bose-Hubbard model on the kagome lattice. Such counterintuitive results directly lead to the negation of possible emergent Lorentz symmetry and the breakdown of conventional theory of DQPT. Furthermore, the snapshots of boson configuration hint that these two velocities may correspond to the dynamics of the fractional excitations and quantum strings, respectively. Our work will inspire researchers to revisit the theory of DQPT and benefit the field of quantum materials and quantum simulations.
Despite the explosion of interest in topological materials over the last decades,their applications remain limited due to challenges in growth and incorporation with today’s *** a potential bridge to close this gap,w...
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Despite the explosion of interest in topological materials over the last decades,their applications remain limited due to challenges in growth and incorporation with today’s *** a potential bridge to close this gap,we investigate the group-IV alloy Ge_(1–x)Pb_(x),in the Ge-rich condition using density functional theory and show that relatively low concentrations of Pb(~9.4%)can lead to a topological phase transition.
In response to the demand for rapid geometric modeling in Monte Carlo radiation transportation calculations for large-scale and complex geometric scenes,functional improvements,and algorithm optimizations were perform...
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In response to the demand for rapid geometric modeling in Monte Carlo radiation transportation calculations for large-scale and complex geometric scenes,functional improvements,and algorithm optimizations were performed using CAD-to-Monte Carlo geometry conversion(CMGC)*** representation(BRep)to constructive solid geometry(CSG)conversion and visual CSG modeling were combined to address the problem of non-convertible geometries such as spline *** splitting surface assessment method in BRep-to-CSG conversion was optimized to reduce the number of Boolean operations using an Open ***,in turn,reduced the probability of CMGC conversion *** auxiliary surface generation algorithm was optimized to prevent the generation of redundant auxiliary surfaces that cause an excessive decomposition of CAD geometry *** optimizations enhanced the usability and stability of the CMGC model *** was applied successfully to the JMCT transportation calculations for the conceptual designs of five China Fusion engineering Test Reactor(CFETR)*** rapid replacement of different blanket schemes was achieved based on the baseline CFETR *** geometric solid number of blankets ranged from hundreds to tens of *** correctness of the converted CFETR models using CMGC was verified through comparisons with the MCNP calculation *** CMGC supported radiation field evaluations for a large urban scene and detailed ship *** enabled the rapid conversion of CAD models with thousands of geometric solids into Monte Carlo CSG *** analysis of the JMCT transportation simulation results further demonstrated the accuracy and effectiveness of the CMGC.
Sulphide-based luminescence materials have attracted more curiosity for their extensive applications in electro and photoluminescence devices. One of the sulphides, such as zinc sulphide (ZnS), is a favourable materia...
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Sulphide-based luminescence materials have attracted more curiosity for their extensive applications in electro and photoluminescence devices. One of the sulphides, such as zinc sulphide (ZnS), is a favourable material for phosphor growth in various bands for visible emission. The composition of the polymer matrix with ZnS demonstrates its special functions and stabilizes the nanoparticles. We have used chemical methods for the preparation of ZnS/PVK nanocomposites and reported their synthesis, photoluminescence (PL), and electroluminescence (EL) studies. The samples were analyzed through SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), AFM (Atomic Force Microscope), and XRD (X-ray Diffraction). The XRD study shows the formation of ZnS nanocrystals with a cubic crystal structure, having a size between 3 and 12 nm and the broadening of peaks shows the formation of an amorphous compound. The AFM and SEM show clusters of particles in the range of a few tens to a few hundred nm. The results from all three studies show an increase in the size of particles with the ZnS loading in PVK (poly N-vinylcarbazole). The PL of a PVK sample excited at 400 nm shows a single PL peak at 451 nm and covers the spectral range from 400 to 600 nm. ZnS/PVK samples excited by 370 nm, give a PL peak due to PVK near 450 nm and when excited by 425 nm, the PL peak is found near 470 nm due to defect-related transitions in ZnS. In both cases, PL intensity increases with increasing ZnS loading in PVK. This may be because of interfacial charge transfer and radiative recombination. The EL studies show that corresponding to the applied voltage, the brightness is increased. The EL emission starts at a lower threshold voltage with a higher loading of ZnS in PVK and at a higher threshold voltage for higher frequencies. EL intensity of the composites increases with increasing ZnS loading in PVK. The voltage-current curve shows the linear relationship between voltage and current that is ohmic in nature. The frequency o
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