Circuit-integrated electromagnets are fundamental building blocks for on-chip signal transduction,modulation,and tunability,with specific applications in environmental and biomedical micromagnetometry.A primary challe...Circuit-integrated electromagnets are fundamental building blocks for on-chip signal transduction,modulation,and tunability,with specific applications in environmental and biomedical micromagnetometry.A primary challenge for improving performance is pushing quality limitations while minimizing size and fabrication complexity and retaining spatial capabilities.Recent efforts have exploited highly involved three-dimensional synthesis,advanced insulation,and exotic material compositions.Here,we present a rapid nanofabrication process that employs electron beam dose control for high-turn-density diamond-embedded flat spiral coils;these coils achieve efficient on-chip electromagnetic-to-optical signal conversion.Our fabrication process relies on fast 12.3 s direct writing on standard poly(methyl methacrylate)as a basis for the metal lift-off process.Prototypes with 70 micrometer overall diameters and 49–470 nm interturn spacings with corresponding inductances of 12.3–12.8 nH are developed.We utilize optical micromagnetometry to demonstrate that magnetic field generation at the center of the structure effectively correlates with finite element modeling predictions.Further designs based on our process can be integrated with photolithography to broadly enable optical magnetic sensing and spin-based computation.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries have attracted considerable attention due to their high energy density(2600 Wh kg-1). However, its commercialization is hindered seriously by the low loading and utilization rate of sulf...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries have attracted considerable attention due to their high energy density(2600 Wh kg-1). However, its commercialization is hindered seriously by the low loading and utilization rate of sulfur cathodes. Herein, we designed the cellulose-based graphene carbon composite aerogel(CCA) self-standing electrode to enhance the performance of Li-S batteries. The CCA contributes to the mass loading and utilization efficiency of sulfur, because of its unique physical structure: low density(0.018 g cm-3), large specific surface area(657.85 m2 g-1), high porosity(96%), and remarkable electrolyte adsorption(42.25 times). Compared to Al(about 49%), the CCA displayed excellent sulfur use efficiency(86%) and could reach to high area capacity of 8.60 mAh cm-2 with 9.11 mgS loading. Meanwhile,the CCA exhibits the excellent potential for pulse sensing applications due to its flexibility and superior sensitivity to electrical response signals.展开更多
Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals have been playing an increasingly important role in laser science and technology.The NLO crystals used in the middle infrared(mid-IR)region,compared with the NLO crystals in the other wa...Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals have been playing an increasingly important role in laser science and technology.The NLO crystals used in the middle infrared(mid-IR)region,compared with the NLO crystals in the other wavelength regions,are still not good enough for the application of high-energy laser.The main defect is that their laser damage thresholds(LDT)are low.Chinese scientists have made a lot of important contributions to the UV and visible NLO crystals.In the last decade,they also did a lot of work on the mid-IR NLO materials.The main purpose of these researches is to increase the LDT and simultaneously balance the other properties.This paper presents a brief summary of their research progress in this topic on three types of materials:chalcogenides,oxides,and halides.The emphasis is put on the design strategy and quality control of the crystals.展开更多
基金supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Office of the Director’s Common Fund at the National Institutes of Health(grant DP2NS122605 to A.H.)the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering(grant K01EB027184 to A.H.)This material is also based upon research supported by the US Office of Naval Research under PANTHER award numbers N00014-23-1-2006 and N00014-22-1-2371 to A.H.through Dr.Timothy Bentley.
文摘Circuit-integrated electromagnets are fundamental building blocks for on-chip signal transduction,modulation,and tunability,with specific applications in environmental and biomedical micromagnetometry.A primary challenge for improving performance is pushing quality limitations while minimizing size and fabrication complexity and retaining spatial capabilities.Recent efforts have exploited highly involved three-dimensional synthesis,advanced insulation,and exotic material compositions.Here,we present a rapid nanofabrication process that employs electron beam dose control for high-turn-density diamond-embedded flat spiral coils;these coils achieve efficient on-chip electromagnetic-to-optical signal conversion.Our fabrication process relies on fast 12.3 s direct writing on standard poly(methyl methacrylate)as a basis for the metal lift-off process.Prototypes with 70 micrometer overall diameters and 49–470 nm interturn spacings with corresponding inductances of 12.3–12.8 nH are developed.We utilize optical micromagnetometry to demonstrate that magnetic field generation at the center of the structure effectively correlates with finite element modeling predictions.Further designs based on our process can be integrated with photolithography to broadly enable optical magnetic sensing and spin-based computation.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51773165,51973171)Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(2018PT-28,2019PT-05).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries have attracted considerable attention due to their high energy density(2600 Wh kg-1). However, its commercialization is hindered seriously by the low loading and utilization rate of sulfur cathodes. Herein, we designed the cellulose-based graphene carbon composite aerogel(CCA) self-standing electrode to enhance the performance of Li-S batteries. The CCA contributes to the mass loading and utilization efficiency of sulfur, because of its unique physical structure: low density(0.018 g cm-3), large specific surface area(657.85 m2 g-1), high porosity(96%), and remarkable electrolyte adsorption(42.25 times). Compared to Al(about 49%), the CCA displayed excellent sulfur use efficiency(86%) and could reach to high area capacity of 8.60 mAh cm-2 with 9.11 mgS loading. Meanwhile,the CCA exhibits the excellent potential for pulse sensing applications due to its flexibility and superior sensitivity to electrical response signals.
基金This work was supported by the National Basic Research Project of China(No.2010CB630701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.91022036).
文摘Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals have been playing an increasingly important role in laser science and technology.The NLO crystals used in the middle infrared(mid-IR)region,compared with the NLO crystals in the other wavelength regions,are still not good enough for the application of high-energy laser.The main defect is that their laser damage thresholds(LDT)are low.Chinese scientists have made a lot of important contributions to the UV and visible NLO crystals.In the last decade,they also did a lot of work on the mid-IR NLO materials.The main purpose of these researches is to increase the LDT and simultaneously balance the other properties.This paper presents a brief summary of their research progress in this topic on three types of materials:chalcogenides,oxides,and halides.The emphasis is put on the design strategy and quality control of the crystals.
