Polarization switching in ferroelectrics under an external electric field is crucial for their application in memory devices and actuators. Experimental research has identified two distinct polarization switching proc...
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Polarization switching in ferroelectrics under an external electric field is crucial for their application in memory devices and actuators. Experimental research has identified two distinct polarization switching processes in tetragonal BaTiO 3 (BT) when applying an external electric field in the direction opposite to the polarization: (i) direct inversion of polarization and (ii) two-step inversion composed of two-times 90° rotation of polarization. In this study, we performed molecular dynamics simulations using accurate shell-model interatomic potential to unravel the mechanisms distinguishing these two processes. We established updated shell-model parameters by fitting them to various physical properties, including phonon dispersions obtained from density-functional theory utilizing an appropriate combination of meta-generalized gradient approximation exchange-correlation functional and dispersion force correction. When applying an external electric field in the − c -direction to a tetragonal BT crystal polarized along c -direction, the polarization switches through two-times 90° rotation at low temperatures and through formation of a polarization-inverted nucleus at high temperatures. The coercive field E c ∥ along − c -direction increases with temperature at low temperatures, while decreases at high temperatures. In contrast, when the external electric field is applied along b -direction, the coercive field E c ⊥ is smaller than E c ∥ and increases monotonically with temperature. The polarization rotated in b -direction without nucleation along with deformation through orthorhombic structure. Unique temperature dependencies of E c ∥ and E c ⊥ are attributed to the pronounced fluctuations in local polarizations perpendicular to the system polarization and the proximity of temperature to the orthorhombic-tetragonal transition point. Present findings offer essential information in designing BT-based ferroelectrics with doping.
Among the FeSe-based superconductors, (Li1−xFexOH)FeSe has been discovered as an air-stable superlattice structure harboring both high transition temperature (high-Tc) superconductivity and intriguing topological supe...
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Among the FeSe-based superconductors, (Li1−xFexOH)FeSe has been discovered as an air-stable superlattice structure harboring both high transition temperature (high-Tc) superconductivity and intriguing topological superconducting properties. Here, we use first-principles approaches to identify a chemically isovalent and structurally identical counterpart of (Li1−xFexOH)FeSe, namely, (Li1−xCoxOH)CoSb, which not only is an attractive candidate to harbor high-Tc superconductivity, but also exhibits two distinct features surrounding topology and magnetism. The rationale of this predictive design is based on the recent identification of CoSb as a layered high-Tc superconductor stabilized on SrTiO3. We first show that the superlattice structures of (Li1−xCoxOH)CoSb (x=0 or 0.25) are dynamically and thermodynamically stable. Next, we demonstrate that (Li1−xCoxOH)CoSb possesses superior superconducting properties to (Li1−xFexOH)FeSe, offering an appealing platform for realizing high-Tc superconductivity beyond the Cu- and Fe-based superconducting systems. More strikingly, we find that (LiOH)CoSb is already topologically nontrivial even without extrinsic doping in the spacer layers, thereby offering a cleaner and more ideal candidate system for realizing topological superconductivity. Furthermore, (Li1−xCoxOH)CoSb exhibits weaker elemental magnetic moments than (Li1−xFexOH)FeSe, which may provide a different angle for elucidating the microscopic mechanisms of superconductivity in these and related systems.
The work carried out here opens another perspective in the valorization of sweet potatoes produced in Congo Brazzaville other than those proposed by BOULA and all. We have shown in this work that the hydrophilic prope...
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The work carried out here opens another perspective in the valorization of sweet potatoes produced in Congo Brazzaville other than those proposed by BOULAandall. We have shown in this work that the hydrophilic property of starch which limits the production of starch-based bioplastics can be inhibited by using the effects of photonic incandescence. Indeed, light significantly impacts the bioplastic matrix causing a decrease of the sites likely to bind water molecules. However, it would be desirable to apply rheology for a better follow-up of this cross-linking phenomenon. The synthesized retrograde bioplastic having undergone a photonic stress shows better physical properties to be used as packaging and thus to answer the environmental protection.
The seed coat serves as a protective barrier between seeds and their environment. This structure plays fundamental roles in protection, environmental sensing, and germination regulation. Current phenotypic characteriz...
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The seed coat serves as a protective barrier between seeds and their environment. This structure plays fundamental roles in protection, environmental sensing, and germination regulation. Current phenotypic characterization methods typically measure the seed coat together with adjacent structures, including the aleurone layer and endosperm. Such combined measurements hinder accurate assessment of seed coat-specific traits. This study presents an integrated analytical approach for phenotyping isolated maize seed coats. The method combines microscopic hyperspectral imaging with atomic force microscopy (AFM), enabling quantitative assessment of 24 phenotypic indicators spanning roughness, light transmittance, color, and texture parameters. The investigation of phenotypic diversity focused on inbred lines from natural association populations. The analytical workflow involved kernel contour extraction from RGB images followed by detailed phenotypic mapping. Population-wide analysis revealed substantial phenotypic variation. Coefficients of variation ranged from 30 % to 45 % for light transmittance and color texture phenotypes, while exceeding 60 % for roughness parameters. A phenotypic interaction network was constructed to elucidate trait relationships, identifying VLD as key characteristic phenotypes in seed coat morphology. Dimensional reduction analysis highlighted 12 critical indicators: Rp, Ra, Rv, Rz, LAQ, VLI, LAD, TRGSD, TSGSH, TRGSE, CBAve, and SCAve. Germination studies demonstrated significant correlations between seed emergence rate (SER) and multiple seed coat traits, including light transmittance, color, and texture characteristics (R: −0.204 to −0.194, P < 0.05). Notable inbred lines, including Ry737, Dong46, CML486, and CML426, exhibited superior germination rates characterized by low seed coat roughness, high light transmittance, enhanced texture roughness, and increased color saturation and brightness. The methodological advances presented here provide
Croatian superhigh-organic-sulfur Raša coal had been mined for nearly 400 years. The release of hazardous trace elements (HTEs) and toxic organic pollutants (TOPs) into the local environment by coal mining, preparatio...
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Vinyl ethers and allyl ethers are important motifs in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Among various methods toward their synthesis, direct allylic C−H functionalization of allyl ethers is one of the most efficie...
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Vinyl ethers and allyl ethers are important motifs in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Among various methods toward their synthesis, direct allylic C−H functionalization of allyl ethers is one of the most efficient approaches. In this study, one of two regioisomers, a vinyl ether or an allyl ether, could be obtained, depending on whether a Lewis acid co-catalyst was present. Furthermore, branched allyl ethers were smoothly prepared in excellent regio- and enantioselectivity (up to 20 : 1 b / l , 99 % ee) by synergistic catalysis with an achiral Pd(0) complex and a chiral Lewis acid catalyst.
The level set method is a widely used tool for solving reachability and invariance problems. However, some shortcomings, such as the difficulties of handling dissipation function and constructing terminal conditions f...
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