Iron‐based pyrophosphates are attractive cathodes for sodium‐ion batteries due to their large framework,cost‐effectiveness,and high energy density.However,the understanding of the crystal structure is scarce and on...Iron‐based pyrophosphates are attractive cathodes for sodium‐ion batteries due to their large framework,cost‐effectiveness,and high energy density.However,the understanding of the crystal structure is scarce and only a limited candidates have been reported so far.In this work,we found for the first time that a continuous solid solution,Na_(4−α)Fe_(2+α)_(2)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2)(0≤α≤1,could be obtained by mutual substitution of cations at center‐symmetric Na3 and Na4 sites while keeping the crystal building blocks of anionic P2O7 unchanged.In particular,a novel off‐stoichiometric Na_(3)Fe(2.5)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2)is thus proposed,and its structure,energy storage mechanism,and electrochemical performance are extensively investigated to unveil the structure–function relationship.The as‐prepared off‐stoichiometric electrode delivers appealing performance with a reversible discharge capacity of 83 mAh g^(−1),a working voltage of 2.9 V(vs.Na^(+)/Na),the retention of 89.2%of the initial capacity after 500 cycles,and enhanced rate capability of 51 mAh g^(−1)at a current density of 1600 mA g^(−1).This research shows that sodium ferric pyrophosphate could form extended solid solution composition and promising phase is concealed in the range of Na_(4−α)Fe_(2+α)_(2)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2),offering more chances for exploration of new cathode materials for the construction of high‐performance SIBs.展开更多
Solar-blind ultraviolet photodetectors with metal-semiconductor-metal structure were fabricated based onβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3)/β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.It was know...Solar-blind ultraviolet photodetectors with metal-semiconductor-metal structure were fabricated based onβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3)/β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.It was known that various surface states increase dark current and a large number of defects can hinder the transport of carriers,resulting in low switching ratio and low responsivity of the device.In this work,β-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) films are used as surface passivation materials.Owning to its wide band gap,we obtain excellent light transmission and high lattice matching withβ-Ga_(2)O_(3).We explore the change and mechanism of the detection performance of theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) detector afterβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) surface passivation.It is found that under the illumination with 254 nm light at bias 5 V,theβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3)/β-Ga_(2)O_(3)photodetectors show dark current of just 18 pA and high current on/off ratio of 2.16×10^(5).The dark current is sharply reduced about 50 times after passivation of theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) surface,and current on/off ratio increases by approximately 2 times.It is obvious thatβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) detectors withβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) surface passivation can offer superior detector performance.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21972108,U20A20249,U22A20438Changzhou Science and Technology Bureau,Grant/Award Number:CM20223017Innovation and Technology Commission(ITC)of Hong Kong,The Innovation&Technology Fund(ITF)with Project No.ITS/126/21。
文摘Iron‐based pyrophosphates are attractive cathodes for sodium‐ion batteries due to their large framework,cost‐effectiveness,and high energy density.However,the understanding of the crystal structure is scarce and only a limited candidates have been reported so far.In this work,we found for the first time that a continuous solid solution,Na_(4−α)Fe_(2+α)_(2)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2)(0≤α≤1,could be obtained by mutual substitution of cations at center‐symmetric Na3 and Na4 sites while keeping the crystal building blocks of anionic P2O7 unchanged.In particular,a novel off‐stoichiometric Na_(3)Fe(2.5)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2)is thus proposed,and its structure,energy storage mechanism,and electrochemical performance are extensively investigated to unveil the structure–function relationship.The as‐prepared off‐stoichiometric electrode delivers appealing performance with a reversible discharge capacity of 83 mAh g^(−1),a working voltage of 2.9 V(vs.Na^(+)/Na),the retention of 89.2%of the initial capacity after 500 cycles,and enhanced rate capability of 51 mAh g^(−1)at a current density of 1600 mA g^(−1).This research shows that sodium ferric pyrophosphate could form extended solid solution composition and promising phase is concealed in the range of Na_(4−α)Fe_(2+α)_(2)(P_(2)O_(7))_(2),offering more chances for exploration of new cathode materials for the construction of high‐performance SIBs.
基金Project supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.042600055)Research on Frontiers of Materials Science,Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission (Grant No.Z181100004418006)。
文摘Solar-blind ultraviolet photodetectors with metal-semiconductor-metal structure were fabricated based onβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3)/β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.It was known that various surface states increase dark current and a large number of defects can hinder the transport of carriers,resulting in low switching ratio and low responsivity of the device.In this work,β-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) films are used as surface passivation materials.Owning to its wide band gap,we obtain excellent light transmission and high lattice matching withβ-Ga_(2)O_(3).We explore the change and mechanism of the detection performance of theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) detector afterβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) surface passivation.It is found that under the illumination with 254 nm light at bias 5 V,theβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3)/β-Ga_(2)O_(3)photodetectors show dark current of just 18 pA and high current on/off ratio of 2.16×10^(5).The dark current is sharply reduced about 50 times after passivation of theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) surface,and current on/off ratio increases by approximately 2 times.It is obvious thatβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) detectors withβ-(Al_(0.25)Ga_(0.75))_(2)O_(3) surface passivation can offer superior detector performance.