The field of topological photonics was initiated with the realization of a Chern insulator phase in a gyromagnetic photonic crystal(Ph C) with broken time-reversal symmetry(T), hosting chiral edge states that are topo...
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The field of topological photonics was initiated with the realization of a Chern insulator phase in a gyromagnetic photonic crystal(Ph C) with broken time-reversal symmetry(T), hosting chiral edge states that are topologically protected propagating modes. Along a separate line of research, a quadrupole topological insulator was the first higher-order topological phase supporting localized corner states, but has been so far limited to T-invariant systems, as T is a key ingredient in early models. Here we report the realization of a quadrupole topological insulator phase in a gyromagnetic Ph C, as a consequence of topological phase transition from the previously demonstrated Chern insulator phase. The phase transition has been demonstrated with microwave measurements, which characterize the evolution from propagating chiral edge states to localized corner states. We also demonstrate the migration of topological boundary states into the continuum, when the gyromagnetic Ph C is magnetically tuned. These results extend the quadrupole topological insulator phase into T-broken systems, and integrate topologically protected propagating and localized modes in a magnetically tunable photonic crystal platform.
Rational design and synthesis of catalytically active two-dimensional(2D) materials with an abundance of atomically precise active sites in their basal planes remains a great ***,we report a ligand exchange strategy...
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Rational design and synthesis of catalytically active two-dimensional(2D) materials with an abundance of atomically precise active sites in their basal planes remains a great ***,we report a ligand exchange strategy to exfoliate bulk [Cu4(OH)6] [O3S(CH2)4SO3] cuprate crystals into atomically thin 2D cuprate layers([Cu2(OH)3]+).The basal plane of 2D cuprate layers contains periodic arrays of accessible unsaturated Cu(Ⅱ) single sites(2D-CuSSs),which are found to promote efficient oxidative Chan-Lam *** me chanistic studies reveal that the reactions proceed via coordinatively unsaturated CuO4(Ⅰ) single sites with the formation of Cu(Ⅰ) species in the rate-limiting step,as corroborated by both operando experimental and theoretical *** robust stability of 2D-CuSSs in both batch and continuous flow reactions,coupled with their recyclability and good performance in complex molecule derivatization,render 2D-CuSSs attractive catalyst candidates for broad utility in fine chemical synthesis.
Entropic stabilized ABO_(3) perovskite oxides promise many applications,including the two-step solar thermochemical hydrogen(STCH)*** binary and quaternary A-site mixed{A}FeO_(3) as a model system,we reveal that as mo...
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Entropic stabilized ABO_(3) perovskite oxides promise many applications,including the two-step solar thermochemical hydrogen(STCH)*** binary and quaternary A-site mixed{A}FeO_(3) as a model system,we reveal that as more cation types,especially above four,are mixed on the A-site,the cell lattice becomes more cubic-like but the local Fe–O octahedrons are more *** comparing four different Density Functional Theory-informed statistical models with experiments,we show that the oxygen vacancy formation energies(E^(f)_(V))distribution and the vacancy interactions must be considered to predict the oxygen non-stoichiometry(δ)*** STCH applications,the E^(f)_(V) distribution,including both the average and the spread,can be optimized jointly to improveΔδ(difference ofδbetween the two-step conditions)in some hydrogen production *** model can be used to predict the range of water splitting that can be thermodynamically improved by mixing cations in{A}FeO_(3) perovskites.
In the presence of a strong electric field, helices in a cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) phase might be unwound, leaving liquid crystal (LC) molecules parallel to the electric field, thereby realizing transparency. P...
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Magnetoelectric coupling in insulating multiferroic materials is invaluable for both fundamental research and multifunctional device applications. However, material realization remains a significant challenge. We empl...
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Magnetoelectric coupling in insulating multiferroic materials is invaluable for both fundamental research and multifunctional device applications. However, material realization remains a significant challenge. We employ first-principles calculations to predict an enhanced and stacking-robust magnetoelectric coupling in a multiferroic van der Waals heterostructure consisting of CrCl3 and CuCrP2S6. Within this heterostructure, the intralayer ferroic orders exhibit characteristics of a type-I multiferroic, while the interlayer ferroic orders resemble those of a type-II multiferroic, thus creating a hybrid-type multiferroic. Notably, the interlayer magnetic configuration can be switched upon electric-polarization reversal, while maintaining the insulating property without any nontrivial phase transitions. Our analysis reveals a strongly interfacial spin local-field effect and proximity polarization effect on band alignments. These factors work synergistically to decide the interlayer exchange interaction and drive enhanced magnetoelectric coupling. Finally, we show that this magnetoelectric effect is robust in multilayer structures, exhibiting a dependence on the layer number's parity. This research offers promising prospects for discovering enhanced magnetoelectric couplings in hybrid multiferroic van der Waals heterostructures.
Simulated reality encompasses virtual,augmented,and mixed realities梕ach characterized by different degrees of truthfulness in the visual perception:"all false","coexistence of true and false,"and&...
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Simulated reality encompasses virtual,augmented,and mixed realities梕ach characterized by different degrees of truthfulness in the visual perception:"all false","coexistence of true and false,"and"difficult distinction between true and false,"*** all these technologies,however,the temperature rendering of virtual objects is still an unsolved ***,the lack of thermal tactile functions substantially reduces the quality of the user's real-experience *** address this challenge,we propose theoretically and realize experimentally a technological platform for the in situ simulation of thermal *** this purpose,we design a thermal metadevice consisting of a reconfigurable array of radiating units,capable of generating the thermal image of any virtual object,and thus rendering it in situ together with its thermal *** is a substantial technological advance,which opens up new possibilities for simulated reality and its applications to human activities.
Hexagonal ABC intermetallics are predicted to have tunable ferroelectric, topological, and magnetic properties as a function of the polar buckling of BC atomic planes. We report the impact of isovalent lanthanide subs...
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Hexagonal ABC intermetallics are predicted to have tunable ferroelectric, topological, and magnetic properties as a function of the polar buckling of BC atomic planes. We report the impact of isovalent lanthanide substitution on the buckling, structural phase transitions, and electronic and magnetic properties of GdxLa1−xPtSb films grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) on c plane sapphire substrates. The GdxLa1−xPtSb films form a solid solution from x=0 to x=1 and retain the polar hexagonal structure (P63mc) out to x≤0.95. With increasing x, the PtSb buckling increases and the out-of-plane lattice constant c decreases due to the lanthanide contraction. While hexagonal LaPtSb is a highly conductive polar metal, the carrier density decreases with x until an abrupt phase transition to a zero band overlap semimetal is found for cubic GdPtSb at x=1. The magnetic susceptibility peaks at small but finite x, which we attribute to Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida (RKKY) coupling between localized 4f moments, whose concentration increases with x, and free carriers that decrease with x. Samples with x≥0.3 show antiferromagnetic Curie-Weiss behavior and a Neel temperature that increases with x. The GdxLa1−xPtSb system provides opportunities to dramatically alter the polar buckling and concentration of local 4f moments.
3D porous iron(Fe)scaffolds with interconnected open pores are promising candidates for bone ***,the bare 3D porous Fe scaffolds lack of antibacterial activity and the ability for cell ***,atomic layer deposition tech...
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3D porous iron(Fe)scaffolds with interconnected open pores are promising candidates for bone ***,the bare 3D porous Fe scaffolds lack of antibacterial activity and the ability for cell ***,atomic layer deposition technique was used to deposit nanometer-thick zinc oxide(ZnO)layer onto the skeleton of 3D porous Fe scaffolds with interconnected open *** effect of ZnO thin film on the in vitro degradation behavior,antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility of 3D porous Fe scaffolds was systematically *** results showed that a dense ZnO thin film with a thickness of 76 nm was uniformly deposited on the skeleton of the porous Fe *** thickness of ZnO thin film could be easily controlled by the deposition *** deposited ZnO thin film significantly reduced the degradation rate of porous Fe scaffolds and the fabricated ZnO coated porous Fe scaffolds demonstrated strong antibacterial ability against both Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus,while did not significantly affect cytocompatibility and could also promote cell adhesion.
One-dimensional (1D) Zn-based heterostructures have attracted considerable interest in the field of photodetection because of their tunable properties, flexibility, and unique optoelectronic properties. However, desig...
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Phonon vibration excitation is an effective approach to enhance photoelectric conversion efficiency of g−C3N4-based heterostructures, yet the influencing mechanism on interlayer transfer of photogenerated charges rema...
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Phonon vibration excitation is an effective approach to enhance photoelectric conversion efficiency of g−C3N4-based heterostructures, yet the influencing mechanism on interlayer transfer of photogenerated charges remains unclear. Herein, we show first-principles evidence of using g−C3N4/ transition metal dichalcogenide (MoTe2 and WTe2) heterostructures to achieve ultrafast interlayer transfer of photogenerated electrons and holes at the timescales of 4 ps and 200 fs, respectively. Our findings reveal that the fast transfers of photogenerated electrons and holes are both promoted by a nonadiabatic (NA) mechanism, driven via the coupling of donor and acceptor electronic states with the same phonon state. Notably, this coupling in the valence bands is significantly stronger than that in the conduction bands, which enhances interface atom motion, reduces interface distance, and strengthens wave-function overlap of spatial localized electronic states, thereby synergistically producing much faster hole transfer. Moreover, the hole transfer is also enhanced by an adiabatic (AD) mechanism through phonon-induced crossing of valence bands. Our study identifies that the synergistic effects of phonon-induced NA and AD mechanisms play a key role in interlayer transfer of photogenerated charges within g−C3N4-based heterostructures.
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