The FitzHugh–Nagumo neuron circuit integrates a piezoelectric ceramic to form a piezoelectric sensing neuron,which can capture external sound signals and simulate the auditory neuron system.Two piezoelectric sensing ...The FitzHugh–Nagumo neuron circuit integrates a piezoelectric ceramic to form a piezoelectric sensing neuron,which can capture external sound signals and simulate the auditory neuron system.Two piezoelectric sensing neurons are coupled by a parallel circuit consisting of a Josephson junction and a linear resistor,and a binaural auditory system is established.Considering the non-singleness of external sound sources,the high–low frequency signal is used as the input signal to study the firing mode transition and synchronization of this system.It is found that the angular frequency of the high–low frequency signal is a key factor in determining whether the dynamic behaviors of two coupled neurons are synchronous.When they are in synchronization at a specific angular frequency,the changes in physical parameters of the input signal and the coupling strength between them will not destroy their synchronization.In addition,the firing mode of two coupled auditory neurons in synchronization is affected by the characteristic parameters of the high–low frequency signal rather than the coupling strength.The asynchronous dynamic behavior and variations in firing modes will harm the auditory system.These findings could help determine the causes of hearing loss and devise functional assistive devices for patients.展开更多
The high exciton binding energy and lack of a positive oxidation band potential restrict the photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction efficiency of lead-free Bi-based halide perovskites Cs_(3)Bi_(2)X_(9)(X=Br,I).In this study,a...The high exciton binding energy and lack of a positive oxidation band potential restrict the photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction efficiency of lead-free Bi-based halide perovskites Cs_(3)Bi_(2)X_(9)(X=Br,I).In this study,a sequential growth method is presented to prepare a visible-light-driven(λ>420 nm)Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst composed of BiVO_(4)nanocrystals decorated on a Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)nanosheet for photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction coupled with water oxidation.The Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)/BiVO_(4)Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst is stable in the gas-solid photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction system,demonstrating a high visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO production rate of 17.5μmol/(g·h),which is approximately three times that of pristine Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9).The high efficiency of the Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)/BiVO_(4)heterojunction was attributed to the improved charge separation in Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9).Moreover,the Z-scheme charge-transfer pathway preserves the negative reduction potential of Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)and the positive oxidation potential of BiVO_()4.This study off ers solid evidence of constructing Z-scheme heterojunctions to improve the photocatalytic performance of lead-free halide perovskites and would inspire more ideas for developing leadfree halide perovskite photocatalysts.展开更多
We report the synthesis and characterization of a Si-based ternary semiconductor Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6),which exhibits a quasitwo-dimensional structure,where the trigonal Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6)layers are separated by Mg ions....We report the synthesis and characterization of a Si-based ternary semiconductor Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6),which exhibits a quasitwo-dimensional structure,where the trigonal Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6)layers are separated by Mg ions.Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations were performed to investigate the electronic structure.The experimentally determined direct band gap is 1.39 eV,consistent with the value of the density function theory calculations.Our results reveal that Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6)is a direct gap semiconductor,which is a potential candidate for near-infrared optoelectronic devices.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11605014)。
文摘The FitzHugh–Nagumo neuron circuit integrates a piezoelectric ceramic to form a piezoelectric sensing neuron,which can capture external sound signals and simulate the auditory neuron system.Two piezoelectric sensing neurons are coupled by a parallel circuit consisting of a Josephson junction and a linear resistor,and a binaural auditory system is established.Considering the non-singleness of external sound sources,the high–low frequency signal is used as the input signal to study the firing mode transition and synchronization of this system.It is found that the angular frequency of the high–low frequency signal is a key factor in determining whether the dynamic behaviors of two coupled neurons are synchronous.When they are in synchronization at a specific angular frequency,the changes in physical parameters of the input signal and the coupling strength between them will not destroy their synchronization.In addition,the firing mode of two coupled auditory neurons in synchronization is affected by the characteristic parameters of the high–low frequency signal rather than the coupling strength.The asynchronous dynamic behavior and variations in firing modes will harm the auditory system.These findings could help determine the causes of hearing loss and devise functional assistive devices for patients.
基金support from the National Key R&D Plan Project(No.2022YFA1505000)Prospective Basic Research Projects of CNPC(Nos.2021DQ03(2022Z-29)+4 种基金2022DJ5406,2022DJ5407,2022DJ5408,2022DJ4507,and TGRI-2021-1)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2022JQ-078)the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52302308)the Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Overseas)(No.GYKP033)the Qinchuangyuan Cited High-Level Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents Project(No.QCYRCXM-2022-143).
文摘The high exciton binding energy and lack of a positive oxidation band potential restrict the photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction efficiency of lead-free Bi-based halide perovskites Cs_(3)Bi_(2)X_(9)(X=Br,I).In this study,a sequential growth method is presented to prepare a visible-light-driven(λ>420 nm)Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst composed of BiVO_(4)nanocrystals decorated on a Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)nanosheet for photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction coupled with water oxidation.The Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)/BiVO_(4)Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst is stable in the gas-solid photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction system,demonstrating a high visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO production rate of 17.5μmol/(g·h),which is approximately three times that of pristine Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9).The high efficiency of the Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)/BiVO_(4)heterojunction was attributed to the improved charge separation in Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9).Moreover,the Z-scheme charge-transfer pathway preserves the negative reduction potential of Cs_(3)Bi_(2)I_(9)and the positive oxidation potential of BiVO_()4.This study off ers solid evidence of constructing Z-scheme heterojunctions to improve the photocatalytic performance of lead-free halide perovskites and would inspire more ideas for developing leadfree halide perovskite photocatalysts.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174454,11904414,11904416,and 12104427)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(Grant No.2021B1515120015)+1 种基金the Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.202201011123)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0705702).
文摘We report the synthesis and characterization of a Si-based ternary semiconductor Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6),which exhibits a quasitwo-dimensional structure,where the trigonal Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6)layers are separated by Mg ions.Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations were performed to investigate the electronic structure.The experimentally determined direct band gap is 1.39 eV,consistent with the value of the density function theory calculations.Our results reveal that Mg_(3)Si_(2)Te_(6)is a direct gap semiconductor,which is a potential candidate for near-infrared optoelectronic devices.