Microwave dielectric ceramics should be improved to advance mobile communication technologies further.In this study,we prepared Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics with nonstoichiometric Sr^(2+)ratios based on our ...Microwave dielectric ceramics should be improved to advance mobile communication technologies further.In this study,we prepared Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics with nonstoichiometric Sr^(2+)ratios based on our previously reported SrY_(2)O_(4) microwave dielectric ceramic,which has a low dielectric constant and an ultrahigh quality factor(Q value).The ceramic exhibited a 33.6% higher Q-by-frequency(Q×f)value(Q≈12,500)at x=0.02 than SrY_(2)O_(4).All Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics exhibited pure phase structures,although variations in crystal-plane spacings were observed.The ceramics are mainly composed of Sr-O,Y1-O,and Y_(2)-O octahedra,with the temperature coefficient of the resonant frequency(τ_(f))of the ceramic increasing with Y_(2)-O octahedral distortion.The ceramic comprises uniform grains with a homogeneous elemental distribution,clear grain boundaries,and no obvious cavities at x=0.02.The Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics exhibited good microwave dielectric properties,with optimal performance observed at x=0.02(dielectric constant(εr)=15.41,Q×f=112,375 GHz,and τ_(f)=-17.44 ppm/℃).The τ_(f) value was reduced to meet the temperaturestability requirements of 5G/6G communication systems by adding CaTiO_(3),with Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4.02)+2wt% CaTiO_(3) exhibiting ε_(r)=16.14,Q×f=51,004 GHz,andτf=0 ppm/℃.A dielectric resonator antenna prepared using Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4.02)+2wt%CaTiO_(3) exhibited a central frequency of 26.6 GHz,with a corresponding gain and efficiency of 3.66 dBi and 83.14%,respectively.Consequently,Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4).02-based dielectric resonator antennas are suitable for use in 5G millimeter-wave band(24.5-27.5 GHz)applications.展开更多
Acoustically actuated magnetoelectric(ME)antenna based on the efficient oscillation of magnetic dipoles has recently been considered as a promising solution for portable very-low-frequency communications.However,the s...Acoustically actuated magnetoelectric(ME)antenna based on the efficient oscillation of magnetic dipoles has recently been considered as a promising solution for portable very-low-frequency communications.However,the severe nonlinear dynamic behavior in the case of strong-field excitation results in insufficient radiation capability and poor communication performance for a conventional ME antenna.In this work,we propose to suppress the nonlinearity of an ME antenna by neutralizing the spring-hardening effect in amorphous Metglas and the spring-softening effect in piezoelectric ceramics through an ME multilayered transmitter(ME-MLTx)design.With a driving voltage of 50 V_(pp)at the resonance frequency of 21.2 kHz,a magnetic flux density as high as 108 fT at a distance of 100 m is produced from a single ME-MLTx.In addition,ME-MLTx performs a decreased mechanical quality factor(Q_(m))less than 40.65,and,thus,a broadened bandwidth of 500 Hz is generated.Finally,a communication link transmitting binary American Standard Code for Information Interchange-coded message is built,which allows for an error-free communication with a distance of 18 m and a data rate of 300 bit/s in the presence of heavy environment noise.The communication distance can be further estimated over 100 m when using a femtotesla-class-inductive magnetic field receiver.The obtained results are believed to bring ME antennas one step closer to being applicable in very-low-frequency communications.展开更多
La_(2)Mg_(1-x/2)Zr_(1-x/2)O_(6):xBi^(3+)(x=0.01-0.035,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+))and La_(2-y)Mg_(0.99)Zr_(0.99)O_(6):0.02Bi^(3+),yEu^(3+)(y=0.1-0.11,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+),Eu^(3+))double-perovskite phosphors were ...La_(2)Mg_(1-x/2)Zr_(1-x/2)O_(6):xBi^(3+)(x=0.01-0.035,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+))and La_(2-y)Mg_(0.99)Zr_(0.99)O_(6):0.02Bi^(3+),yEu^(3+)(y=0.1-0.11,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+),Eu^(3+))double-perovskite phosphors were prepared through high-temperature solid-phase method.The emission spectrum of LMZ:xBi^(3+)(x=0.01-0.035)phosphors excited at 353 nm is asymmetric in the range between 375 and 650 nm,showing strong green light.There are two luminescent centers of[Mg1/Zr2-O_(6)]and[Mg2/Zr1-O_(6)]for Bi^(3+)occupation,which were analyzed through different excitation wavelengths,Gaussian fitting peaks,fluorescence decay curves and Rietveld refinement of powder X-ray diffraction data.Through deep study of the luminescent lattices in the LMZ matrix,the green to blue tunning-emission is observed by different excitation wavelengths.In addition,red emission is obtained by co-doping Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+),and adjustable emission was investigated by changing the content of Eu^(3+)in the co-doped phosphor formulation,so it is converted from green emission to red emission.The above results demonstrate how to tune emission color by co-doping rare earth ions in the double perovskite phosphor,which is attractive for future applications.展开更多
Non-stoichiometric Nd_((1+x))(Mg_(1/2)Sn_(1/2))O_(3)(-0.04=x≤0.04,NMS)ceramics were fabricated via a conventional solid-state reaction method.Crystal structures and morphologies were investigated by Xray diffraction(...Non-stoichiometric Nd_((1+x))(Mg_(1/2)Sn_(1/2))O_(3)(-0.04=x≤0.04,NMS)ceramics were fabricated via a conventional solid-state reaction method.Crystal structures and morphologies were investigated by Xray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM),respectively.The main crystalline phase is monoclinic Nd(Mg_(1/2)Sn_(1/2))O_(3) with a double perovskite structure(P21/n space group)for the NMS system proved by XRD.The sample at x=0.01 has the best crystallinity and evenly distributed crystal grains observed by SEM.The optimum performances(ε_(r)=19.87,Q×f=41840 GHz,f=12.05 GHz)are obtained at x=0.01.Lattice vibrational modes of the Raman spectra were assigned and illustrated,in detail.The dielectric properties obtained by fitting infrared reflectance spectra with the help of four-parameter semi-quantum model are consistent with the calculated values by microscopic polarization and damping coefficients.The reverse translational vibration of the NdeMgO_(6),the F_(5u)^((5)) mode,provides the greatest contribution to the dielectric response.The relationships between crystal structures and dielectric properties were mainly established using lattice vibrational modes as a media.展开更多
Blue-emitting phosphors Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO_(4))_(6) F_(2):Eu^(2+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+)),Sr_(6 )Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+))and Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^(4+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^...Blue-emitting phosphors Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO_(4))_(6) F_(2):Eu^(2+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+)),Sr_(6 )Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+))and Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^(4+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^(4+)) with apatite structure were successfully synthesized by traditional solid-state reaction under reducing atmosphere.Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) and Si^(4+)ions occupy the corresponding sites of Sr^(2+),Ca^(2+) and P5+.Strong broad blue photo luminescence band is exhibited in SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) phosphor ranging from 400 to 550 nm centered at 455 nm and Dy^(3+) ions are vital in creating traps.Emission intensity of Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) co-doped SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+) is about 1.8 times that of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+) and electron trap centers serve as energy transporting media.To further elucidate the formation and effect of the specific defect on the luminescence of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+) phosphor,the thermoluminescence properties,decay curves and thermal stability studies were performed while the Si^(4+)-P^(5+) charge compensated pho sphor SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+),0.02 Si^(4+) was prepared as a contrast.All the results of present work indicate that Dy^(3+) co-doping can obviously enhance photoluminescence intensity of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+) by the electron traps generated by non-equivalence replacement of Dy^(3+)-Ca^(2+).展开更多
A novel category of polyphenylene oxide/high-impact polystyrene(PPO/HIPS)alloy was used as the polymer matrix(abbreviated as mPPO)and loaded with different volume fractions(0,10,20,30,40,50 vol.%)of MgTiO_(3)-Ca_(0.7)...A novel category of polyphenylene oxide/high-impact polystyrene(PPO/HIPS)alloy was used as the polymer matrix(abbreviated as mPPO)and loaded with different volume fractions(0,10,20,30,40,50 vol.%)of MgTiO_(3)-Ca_(0.7)La_(0.2)TiO_(3)(abbreviated as MTCLT)ceramics to prepare composites by injection molding.Its micromorphology,density,dielectric,thermal and mechanical properties were analyzed in detail.The experimental results show that the composites possess a compact microstructure because HIPS increases the fluidity of PPO.Due to the excellent dielectric properties of both mPPO and MTCLT,the composites have an extremely low dielectric loss.The realization of the high ceramic filler fraction greatly limits the thermal expansion of the polymer chain by introducing the interphase,so that the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite material could be as low as 21.8 ppm/°C.At the same time,the presence of ceramic particles could reinforce the mechanical property of the compos-ites.When the ceramic filler fraction is higher than 20 vol.%,the bending strength of the composite material is around 110 MPa.When the ceramic filler fraction is 40 vol.%,the composite possesses the best comprehensive performance.The dielectric constant is 6.81,the dielectric loss is 0.00104,the thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 25.3 ppm/°C,and the bending strength is 110.4 MPa.Due to its excellent properties,this material can be a good candidate in the field of microwave communication.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61761015 and 11664008)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(No.2018GXNSFFA050001)the High Level Innovation Team and Outstanding Scholar Program of Guangxi Institutes.
文摘Microwave dielectric ceramics should be improved to advance mobile communication technologies further.In this study,we prepared Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics with nonstoichiometric Sr^(2+)ratios based on our previously reported SrY_(2)O_(4) microwave dielectric ceramic,which has a low dielectric constant and an ultrahigh quality factor(Q value).The ceramic exhibited a 33.6% higher Q-by-frequency(Q×f)value(Q≈12,500)at x=0.02 than SrY_(2)O_(4).All Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics exhibited pure phase structures,although variations in crystal-plane spacings were observed.The ceramics are mainly composed of Sr-O,Y1-O,and Y_(2)-O octahedra,with the temperature coefficient of the resonant frequency(τ_(f))of the ceramic increasing with Y_(2)-O octahedral distortion.The ceramic comprises uniform grains with a homogeneous elemental distribution,clear grain boundaries,and no obvious cavities at x=0.02.The Sr_(1+x)Y_(2)O_(4+x)(x=0-0.04)ceramics exhibited good microwave dielectric properties,with optimal performance observed at x=0.02(dielectric constant(εr)=15.41,Q×f=112,375 GHz,and τ_(f)=-17.44 ppm/℃).The τ_(f) value was reduced to meet the temperaturestability requirements of 5G/6G communication systems by adding CaTiO_(3),with Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4.02)+2wt% CaTiO_(3) exhibiting ε_(r)=16.14,Q×f=51,004 GHz,andτf=0 ppm/℃.A dielectric resonator antenna prepared using Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4.02)+2wt%CaTiO_(3) exhibited a central frequency of 26.6 GHz,with a corresponding gain and efficiency of 3.66 dBi and 83.14%,respectively.Consequently,Sr_(1.02)Y_(2)O_(4).02-based dielectric resonator antennas are suitable for use in 5G millimeter-wave band(24.5-27.5 GHz)applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.52102127 and U22A2019)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(grant no.ZR2021QF021)the Stable Supporting Fund of Acoustic Science and Technology Laboratory(no.JCKYS2021604SSJS005).
文摘Acoustically actuated magnetoelectric(ME)antenna based on the efficient oscillation of magnetic dipoles has recently been considered as a promising solution for portable very-low-frequency communications.However,the severe nonlinear dynamic behavior in the case of strong-field excitation results in insufficient radiation capability and poor communication performance for a conventional ME antenna.In this work,we propose to suppress the nonlinearity of an ME antenna by neutralizing the spring-hardening effect in amorphous Metglas and the spring-softening effect in piezoelectric ceramics through an ME multilayered transmitter(ME-MLTx)design.With a driving voltage of 50 V_(pp)at the resonance frequency of 21.2 kHz,a magnetic flux density as high as 108 fT at a distance of 100 m is produced from a single ME-MLTx.In addition,ME-MLTx performs a decreased mechanical quality factor(Q_(m))less than 40.65,and,thus,a broadened bandwidth of 500 Hz is generated.Finally,a communication link transmitting binary American Standard Code for Information Interchange-coded message is built,which allows for an error-free communication with a distance of 18 m and a data rate of 300 bit/s in the presence of heavy environment noise.The communication distance can be further estimated over 100 m when using a femtotesla-class-inductive magnetic field receiver.The obtained results are believed to bring ME antennas one step closer to being applicable in very-low-frequency communications.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672063,52161145401)the Key Platform Program of Department of Education of Guangdong Province,China(2021ZDZX1003)。
文摘La_(2)Mg_(1-x/2)Zr_(1-x/2)O_(6):xBi^(3+)(x=0.01-0.035,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+))and La_(2-y)Mg_(0.99)Zr_(0.99)O_(6):0.02Bi^(3+),yEu^(3+)(y=0.1-0.11,abbreviated as LMZ:Bi^(3+),Eu^(3+))double-perovskite phosphors were prepared through high-temperature solid-phase method.The emission spectrum of LMZ:xBi^(3+)(x=0.01-0.035)phosphors excited at 353 nm is asymmetric in the range between 375 and 650 nm,showing strong green light.There are two luminescent centers of[Mg1/Zr2-O_(6)]and[Mg2/Zr1-O_(6)]for Bi^(3+)occupation,which were analyzed through different excitation wavelengths,Gaussian fitting peaks,fluorescence decay curves and Rietveld refinement of powder X-ray diffraction data.Through deep study of the luminescent lattices in the LMZ matrix,the green to blue tunning-emission is observed by different excitation wavelengths.In addition,red emission is obtained by co-doping Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+),and adjustable emission was investigated by changing the content of Eu^(3+)in the co-doped phosphor formulation,so it is converted from green emission to red emission.The above results demonstrate how to tune emission color by co-doping rare earth ions in the double perovskite phosphor,which is attractive for future applications.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant 11874240)Guangxi Information Materials Key Laboratory Open Research Fund(171007-K)+3 种基金State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic and Fine Processing Tsinghua University(No.KF201811)the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.KLIFMD201803)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(No.ZR2016EMM21)Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong University of Science and Technology for Recruited Talents(No.2016RCJJ002).
文摘Non-stoichiometric Nd_((1+x))(Mg_(1/2)Sn_(1/2))O_(3)(-0.04=x≤0.04,NMS)ceramics were fabricated via a conventional solid-state reaction method.Crystal structures and morphologies were investigated by Xray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM),respectively.The main crystalline phase is monoclinic Nd(Mg_(1/2)Sn_(1/2))O_(3) with a double perovskite structure(P21/n space group)for the NMS system proved by XRD.The sample at x=0.01 has the best crystallinity and evenly distributed crystal grains observed by SEM.The optimum performances(ε_(r)=19.87,Q×f=41840 GHz,f=12.05 GHz)are obtained at x=0.01.Lattice vibrational modes of the Raman spectra were assigned and illustrated,in detail.The dielectric properties obtained by fitting infrared reflectance spectra with the help of four-parameter semi-quantum model are consistent with the calculated values by microscopic polarization and damping coefficients.The reverse translational vibration of the NdeMgO_(6),the F_(5u)^((5)) mode,provides the greatest contribution to the dielectric response.The relationships between crystal structures and dielectric properties were mainly established using lattice vibrational modes as a media.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672063)。
文摘Blue-emitting phosphors Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO_(4))_(6) F_(2):Eu^(2+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+)),Sr_(6 )Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+))and Sr_(6)Ca_(4)(PO4)6 F_(2):Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^(4+)(SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+),Si^(4+)) with apatite structure were successfully synthesized by traditional solid-state reaction under reducing atmosphere.Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) and Si^(4+)ions occupy the corresponding sites of Sr^(2+),Ca^(2+) and P5+.Strong broad blue photo luminescence band is exhibited in SCPF:Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) phosphor ranging from 400 to 550 nm centered at 455 nm and Dy^(3+) ions are vital in creating traps.Emission intensity of Eu^(2+),Dy^(3+) co-doped SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+) is about 1.8 times that of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+) and electron trap centers serve as energy transporting media.To further elucidate the formation and effect of the specific defect on the luminescence of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+) phosphor,the thermoluminescence properties,decay curves and thermal stability studies were performed while the Si^(4+)-P^(5+) charge compensated pho sphor SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+),0.02 Dy^(3+),0.02 Si^(4+) was prepared as a contrast.All the results of present work indicate that Dy^(3+) co-doping can obviously enhance photoluminescence intensity of SCPF:0.02 Eu^(2+) by the electron traps generated by non-equivalence replacement of Dy^(3+)-Ca^(2+).
文摘A novel category of polyphenylene oxide/high-impact polystyrene(PPO/HIPS)alloy was used as the polymer matrix(abbreviated as mPPO)and loaded with different volume fractions(0,10,20,30,40,50 vol.%)of MgTiO_(3)-Ca_(0.7)La_(0.2)TiO_(3)(abbreviated as MTCLT)ceramics to prepare composites by injection molding.Its micromorphology,density,dielectric,thermal and mechanical properties were analyzed in detail.The experimental results show that the composites possess a compact microstructure because HIPS increases the fluidity of PPO.Due to the excellent dielectric properties of both mPPO and MTCLT,the composites have an extremely low dielectric loss.The realization of the high ceramic filler fraction greatly limits the thermal expansion of the polymer chain by introducing the interphase,so that the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite material could be as low as 21.8 ppm/°C.At the same time,the presence of ceramic particles could reinforce the mechanical property of the compos-ites.When the ceramic filler fraction is higher than 20 vol.%,the bending strength of the composite material is around 110 MPa.When the ceramic filler fraction is 40 vol.%,the composite possesses the best comprehensive performance.The dielectric constant is 6.81,the dielectric loss is 0.00104,the thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 25.3 ppm/°C,and the bending strength is 110.4 MPa.Due to its excellent properties,this material can be a good candidate in the field of microwave communication.