Out-of-plane weak ferromagnetism at room temperature in lattice-distortion non-collinear antiferromagnet of single-crystal Mn_(3)Sn

Out-of-plane weak ferromagnetic(OWFM)spin arrangements with topological properties can realize a series of interesting physical properties.However,this spin structure tends to exist at low temperatures.The OWFM structure can also be induced at room temperature by hydrostatic pressure,whereas this isotropic approach tends to form helical AFM structures.We report the OWFM spin arrangement in single crystal Mn_(3)Sn by an anisotropic strategy of high-stressconstrained compression deformation at room temperature.Both experimental and theoretical simulation results show that the alignment of the OWFM spin structure is due to the distortion of the atomic scale caused by the strain energy during deformation.The OWFM spin arrangement can significantly change the magnetic property of Mn_(3)Sn.As a result,the remanent magnetization M_(r)for the deformed sample(0.056μ_(B)/f.u.)is about eleven times that for the pre-deformed sample(0.005μ_(B)/f.u.),and the coercivity(H_(c))increases from 0 k Oe(pre-deformed sample)to 6.02 k Oe(deformed sample).Our findings provide a way to generate the OWFM spin structure at room temperature and may give fresh ideas for creating antiferromagnetic materials with excellent physical properties.

Ultra‑Efficient and Cost‑Effective Platinum Nanomembrane Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen production through hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)offers a promising solution to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources.However,the widespread adoption of efficient electrocatalysts,such as platinum(Pt),has been hindered by their high cost.In this study,we developed an easy-to-implement method to create ultrathin Pt nanomembranes,which catalyze HER at a cost significantly lower than commercial Pt/C and comparable to non-noble metal electrocatalysts.These Pt nanomembranes consist of highly distorted Pt nanocrystals and exhibit a heterogeneous elastic strain field,a characteristic rarely seen in conventional crystals.This unique feature results in significantly higher electrocatalytic efficiency than various forms of Pt electrocatalysts,including Pt/C,Pt foils,and numerous Pt singleatom or single-cluster catalysts.Our research offers a promising approach to develop highly efficient and cost-effective low-dimensional electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production,potentially addressing the challenges posed by the climate crisis.

Regulation of the quantum barrier and carrier transport toward high-efficiency quasi-2D Dion-Jacobson tin perovskite solar cells

Quasi-2D Dion-Jacobson(DJ)tin halide perovskite has attracted much attention due to its elimination of Van der Waals gap and enhanced environmental stability.However,the bulky organic spacers usually form a natural quantum well structure,which brings a large quantum barrier and poor film quality,further limiting the carrier transport and device performance.Here,we designed three organic spacers with different chain lengths(ethylenediamine(EDA),1,3-propanediamine(PDA),and 1,4-butanediamine(BDA))to investigate the quantum barrier dependence.Theoretical and experimental characterizations indicate that EDA with short chain can reduce the lattice distortion and dielectric confinement effect,which is beneficial to the effective dissociation of excitons and the inhibition of trap-free non-radiative relaxation.In addition,EDA cation shows strong interaction with the inorganic octahedron,realizing large aggregates in precursor solution and high-quality films with improved structural stability.Furthermore,femtosecond transient absorption proves that EDA cations can also weaken the formation of small n-phases with large quantum barrier to achieve effective carrier transport between different nphases.Finally,the quasi-2D DJ(EDA)FA_(9)Sn_(10)I_(31)solar cells achieves a 7.07%power conversion efficiency with good environment stability.Therefore,this work sheds light on the regulation of the quantum barrier and carrier transport through the chain length of organic spacer for qua si-2D DJ lead-free perovskites.

Valley transport in Kekulé structures of graphene

Valleytronics is an emergent discipline in condensed matter physics and offers a new way to encode and manipulate information based on the valley degree of freedom in materials. Among the various materials being studied, Kekulé distorted graphene has emerged as a promising material for valleytronics applications. Graphene can be artificially distorted to form the Kekulé structures rendering the valley-related interaction. In this work, we review the recent progress of research on Kekulé structures of graphene and focus on the modified electronic bands due to different Kekulé distortions as well as their effects on the transport properties of electrons. We systematically discuss how the valley-related interaction in the Kekulé structures was used to control and affect the valley transport including the valley generation, manipulation, and detection. This article summarizes the current challenges and prospects for further research on Kekulé distorted graphene and its potential applications in valleytronics.

Multidimensional In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) heterojunction with lattice distortion for CO_(2) photoconversion

Photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction to sustainably product of fuels is a potential route to achieve clean energy conversion.Unfortunately,the sluggish charge transport dynamics and poor CO_(2)activation performance result in a low CO_(2)conversion efficiency.Herein,we develop a multidimensional In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3)(IO/IS)heterojunction with abundant lattice distortion structure and high concentration of oxygen defects.The close contact interfaces between the junction of the two phases ensure undisturbed transmission of electrons with high‐speed.The increased free electron concentration promotes the adsorption and activation of CO2 on the catalyst surface,leaving the key intermediate*COOH at a lower energy barrier.The perfect combination of the band matching oxide and sulfide effectively reduces the internal energy barrier of the CO2 reduction reaction.Furthermore,the lattice distortion structure not only provides additional active sites,but also optimizes the kinetics of the reaction through microstructural regulation.Remarkably,the optimal IO/IS heterojunction exhibits superior CO_(2)reduction performance with CO evolution rate of 12.22μmol g^(−1)h^(−1),achieving about 4 times compared to that of In_(2)O_(3)and In2S3,respectively.This work emphasizes the importance of tight interfaces of heterojunction in improving the performance of CO_(2)photoreduction,and provides an effective strategy for construction of heterojunction photocatalysts.

Lattice distortion in disordered antiferromagnetic XY models

The behavior of lattice distortion in spin 1/2 antiferromagnetic XY models with random magnetic modulation is investigated with the consideration of spin-phonon coupling in the adiabatic limit. It is found that lattice distortion relies on the strength of the random modulation. For strong or weak enough spin phonon couplings, the average lattice distortion may decrease or increase as the random modulation is strengthened. This may be the result of competition between the random magnetic modulation and the spin phonon coupling.

Dielectric Properties and Lattice Distortion in Rhombohedral Phase Region and Phase Coexistence Region of PZT Ceramics

In this paper, the relation between the dielectric properties and the lattice distortion in the phase coexistence region is discussed using a phase statistical distribution model, and in the rhombohedral phase region the two connection equations on the dielectric properties and the lattice distortion are established. Particularly, the relation between the dielectric properties and the lattice distortion is investigated in the phase coexistence region of PZT ceramics, and the fitting value of the volume fraction of the tetragonal phase VT to composition x in the equation is determined. Further,the fitting results are well consistent with the related experimental data. It involves more profound physical process than relation between the dielectric properties and composition x.

Effects of anharmonic lattice distortion on orbital and magnetic orderings in KCuF_3

Lattice, magnetic and orbital structures in KCuF3 are self-consistently determined by our cluster self-consistent field approach based on a spin-orbital-lattice Hamiltonian. Two stable structures are obtained and found to be degenerate, which confirms the presence of the coexistent phases observed experimentally. We clearly show that due to the inherent frustration, the ground state of the system only with the superexchange interaction is degenerate; while the Jahn-Teller distortion, especially the anharmonic effect, stabilizes the orbital ordered phase at about 23% in the x2-y2 orbit and at 77% in the 3z2-r2 orbit. Meanwhile the magnetic moment of Cu is considerably reduced to 0.56μB, and magnetic coupling strengths are highly anisotropic, Jx/Jxy ≈ 18. These results are in good agreement with the experiments, implying that the anharmonic Jahn-Teller effect plays an essential role in stabilising the orbital ordered ground state of KCuF3.

Relation between martensitic transformation temperature range and lattice distortion ratio of NiMnGaCoCu Heusler alloys

In order to study the relation between martensitic transformation temperature range AT （where AT is the difference between martensitic transformation start and finish temperature） and lattice distortion ratio （c/a） of martensitic transforma~ tion, a series of Ni46Mnz8_xGa22Co4Cux （x = 2-5） Heusler alloys is prepared by arc melting method. The vibration sample magnetometer （VSM） experiment results show that AT increases when x 〉 4 and decreases when x 〈 4 with x increasing, and the minimal AT （about 1 K） is found at x = 4. Ambient X-ray diffraction （XRD） results show that AT is proportional to c/a for non-modulated Ni46Mn28_xGa22Co4Cux （x = 2-5） martensites. The relation between AT and c/a is in agreement with the analysis result obtained from crystal lattice mismatch model. About 1000-ppm strain is found for the sample at x = 4 when heating temperature increases from 323 K to 324 K. These properties, which allow a modulation of AT and temperature-induced strain during martensitic transformation, suggest Ni46Mn24Ga22Co4Cu4 can be a promising actuator and sensor.

CALCULATION OF BRAVAIS LATTICE AND LATTICE DISTORTION OF γ-TiA1 BASED ALLOY

Some ambiguous ackowledgements about unit cells of γ phase and α_2 phase of TiAl alloy are discussed in this paper correct unit cell parameters of γ and α_2 -phase are put forward. Meanwhile, lattice distortions of rapid-solidified TiAl2Cr2Nb alloy powders and thin films are determined by XRD method.

Theoretical Study of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectra and Local Lattice Distortion for Mn^(2+) in Zn(ClO_4)_2·6(H_2O)Mg(ClO_4)_2·6(H_2O)

The electron paramagnetic resonance（EPR） spectra of trigonal Mn^（2＋） centers in Zn（ClO4）2·6（H2O） and Mg（ClO4）2·6（H2O） crystals were studied on the basis of the complete energy matrices for a d^5 configuration ion in a trigonal ligand field. It was demonstrated that the local lattice structure around a trigonal Mn^（2＋） center has an compressed distortion along the crystalline c3 axis, and when Mn^（2＋） is doped in the Zn（ClO4）2·6（H2O） and Mg（ClO4）2·6（H2O） crystals, there is a similar local distortion. From the EPR calculation, the local lattice structure parameters R=2.183 2 ？, for Zn（ClO4）2·6（H2O）, R=2.130 2 ？, for Mg（ClO4）2·6（H2O） have been determined.

Lattice distortion in disordered antiferromagnetic XY models

The behavior of lattice distortion in spin 1/2 antiferromagnetic XY models with random magnetic modulation is investigated with the consideration of spin–phonon coupling in the adiabatic limit. It is found that lattice distortion relies on the strength of the random modulation. For strong or weak enough spin–phonon couplings, the average lattice distortion may decrease or increase as the random modulation is strengthened. This may be the result of competition between the random magnetic modulation and the spin–phonon coupling.

Impact of W alloying on microstructure, mechanical property and corrosion resistance of face-centered cubic high entropy alloys: A review

Face-centered cubic (f.c.c.) high entropy alloys (HEAs) are attracting more and more attention owing to their excellent strength and ductility synergy, irradiation resistance, etc. However, the yield strength of f.c.c. HEAs is generally low, significantly limiting their practical applications. Recently, the alloying of W has been evidenced to be able to remarkably improve the mechanical properties of f.c.c. HEAs and is becoming a hot topic in the community of HEAs. To date, when W is introduced, multiple strengthening mechanisms, including solid-solution strengthening, precipitation strengthening (μphase,σphase, and b.c.c. phase), and grain-refinement strengthening, have been discovered to be activated or enhanced. Apart from mechanical properties, the addition of W improves corrosion resistance as W helps to form a dense WO_(3) film on the alloy surface. Until now, despite the extensive studies in the literature, there is no available review paper focusing on the W doping of the f.c.c. HEAs. In that context, the effects of W doping on f.c.c. HEAs were reviewed in this work from three aspects, i.e., microstructure,mechanical property, and corrosion resistance. We expect this work can advance the application of the W alloying strategy in the f.c.c. HEAs.

Tailoring Carbon Distribution inα/γPhase of Ductile Iron and Its Effects on Thermal Conductivity

The effects of carbon distribution on the microstructure and thermal conductivity of ductile iron were investigated in the present study.The microstructure of as-cast and quenched ductile iron were characterized by OM and SEM.Results showed that the microstructure of as-cast ductile iron was composed of spheroidal graphite,ferrite with the volume of 80%,and a small amount of pearlite,and quenched ductile iron was composed of spheroidal graphite,coarse/fine acicular martensite(α_(M)phase)and high-carbon retained austenite(γphase).The volume fraction of retained austensite and its carbon content for direct quenched ductile iron and tepmered ductile iron were quantitatively analysed by XRD.Results revealed that carbon atoms diffused fromα_(M)phase toγphase during tempering at low temperatures,which resulted in carbon content in retainedγphase increasing from 1.2 wt%for the direct quenched sample to about 1.9 wt%for the tempered samples.Consequently,the lattice distortion was significantly reduced and gave rise to an increase of thermal conductivity for ductile iron.

Influence of Tb on easy magnetization direction and magnetostriction of ferromagnetic Laves phase GdFe_2 compounds

The crystal structure,magnetization,and spontaneous magnetostriction of ferromagnetic Laves phase Gd Fe2 compound have been investigated.High resolution synchrotron x-ray diffraction（XRD） analysis shows that Gd Fe2 has a lower cubic symmetry with easy magnetization direction（EMD） along [100] below Curie temperature TC.The replacement of Gd with a small amount of Tb changes the EMD to [111].The Curie temperature decreases while the field dependence of the saturation magnetization（Ms） measured in temperature range 5–300 K varies with increasing Tb concentration.Coercivity Hc increases with increasing Tb concentration and decays exponentially as temperature increases.The anisotropy in Gd Fe2 is so weak that some of the rare-earth substitution plays an important role in determining the easy direction of magnetization in GdFe_2.The calculated magnetostrictive constant λ100 shows a small value of 37×10^（-6）.This value agrees well with experimental data 30×10^（-6）.Under a relatively small magnetic field,GdFe_2 exhibits a V-shaped positive magnetostriction curve.When the field is further increased,the crystal exhibits a negative magnetostriction curve.This phenomenon has been discussed in term of magnetic domain switching.Furthermore,magnetostriction increases with increasing Tb concentration.Our work leads to a simple and unified mesoscopic explanation for magnetostriction in ferromagnets.It may also provide insight for developing novel functional materials.

Synergetic effect of lattice distortion and oxygen vacancies on high-rate lithium-ion storage in high-entropy perovskite oxides

High-entropy oxides(HEOs)have gained great attention as an emerging kind of highperformance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)due to the entropy stabilization and multi-principal synergistic effect.Herein,the porous perovskite-type RE(Co_(0.2)Cr_(0.2)Fe_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)Ni_(0.2))O_(3)(RE(=La,Sm,and Gd)is the abbreviation of rare earth)HEOs were successfully synthesized by a solution combustion synthesis(SCS)method.Owing to the synergistic effect of lattice distortion and oxygen vacancies(Ov),the Gd(Co_(0.2)Cr_(0.2)Fe_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)Ni_(0.2))O_(3) electrode exhibits superior high-rate lithium-ion storage performance and excellent cycling stability.A reversible capacity of 403 mAh·g^(-1) at a current rate of 0.2 A·g^(-1) after 500 cycles and a superior high-rate capacity of 394 mAh·g^(-1)even at 1.0 A·g^(-1)after 500 cycles are achieved.Meanwhile,the Gd(Co_(0.2)Cr_(0.2)Fe_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)Ni_(0.2))O_(3) electrode also exhibits a pronounced pseudo-capacitive behavior,contributing to an additional capacity.By adjusting and balancing the lattice distortion and oxygen vacancies of the electrode materials,the lithium-ion storage performance can be further regulated.

Multifold polar states in Zn-doped Sr_(0.9)Ba_(0.1)TiO_3 ceramics

We investigate the effect of Zn doping on the dielectricity and ferroelectricity of a series of polycrystalline Sr0.9-xZnxBa0.1TiO3（0.0% ≤ x ≤ 5.0%） ceramics. It is surprisingly observed that the Zn doping will produce the multifold polar states, i.e., the Zn-doped ceramic will convert a reduced polar state into an enhanced polar state, and eventually into a stabilized polar state with increasing the doping level x. It is revealed that in the background of quantum fluctuations, the competition between the Zn-doping-induced lattice contraction and the Ba-doping-induced lattice expansion is responsible for both the reduced polar state and the enhanced polar state coming into being. Also, the addition of the antiferrodistortive effect, which is the antipolar interaction originating from the opposite tilted-Ti O6 octahedra rotation, represents the core physics behind the stabilized polar state.

SOME THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF Pd-In ALLOYS

Some thermodynamic parnmeters of Pd-In alloys with 2 to 70 at. H indium have been determined in the temperuture range 800 to 1000℃ from e.m.f measurements ongalvanic cells with an onsen-cotzducting solid electrolyte. Heats of tnising calculated hem the activities are in excellent agreement with calorimetric data. The relative partial excess hee enengy of indiurn assumes unnsually larpe negative values ap to-174kJ/mol for Pd-rich alloys. Two efficts are discussed to account for the non-idealproperties: The rise Of Fermi enerpy as the valence electron8 of indium enter the 4dand 5sP bands of the alloy and the lattice distortion brought about by the differentmolar volumes of the cofnponents. The rise of the Fermi enerpy, as determlned fromthe activity data, indicates a strict adherence of the alloys to the rigid band model.

Analysis of Ground-state Zero-field Splitting for Mn^(2+) Ions in[Co(H_(2)O)]XY_(6) (X=Si,Sn,Pt;Y=F,Cl)

The electron paramagnetic spectra of trigonal Mn^(2+) centers in[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SiF6,[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SnF6,and[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]PtCl6 crystals were studied on the basis of the complete energy matrices for a d5 configuration ion in a trigonal ligand field.When Mn^(2+) is doped in the[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SiF6,[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SnF6,and[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]PtCl6 crystals crystals,there is a similar local distortion.The experimental results show that the local lattice structure around a trigonal Mn^(2+) center has an elongation distortion along the crystalline C3 axis.From the EPR calculation,the local lattice structure parameters R=2.278A,θ=52.6406? for[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SiF6,R=2.280,θ=52.4936° for[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]SnF6 and R=2.244A,θ=53.0616? for[Co(H_(2)O)_(6)]PtCl6 were determined.

Lattice expansion boosting photocatalytic degradation performance of CuCo_(2)S_(4) with an inherent dipole moment

Realizing efficient charge separation and directional transfer is a challenge for single-component semiconductors.The spatial electric field generated by dipole moment could promote charge separation.Here,three-dimensional hierarchical Cu Co_(2)S_(4)microspheres with lattice distortion were prepared,and lattice distortion was modulated by changing feed Co/Cu molar ratios in synthesis.Cu Co_(2)S_(4)showed asymmetric crystal structure,leading to generation of dipole moment.The charge separation efficiency of Cu Co_(2)S_(4)was related to lattice distortion,and lattice expansion was in favor for charge separation.The Cu Co_(2)S_(4)with feed Cu/Co molar ratio of 1:4 (CCS-4) showed the maximum lattice expansion and exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity,which was attributable to the highest charge separation efficiency and the largest specific surface area.CCS-4 can remove 95.4%of tetracycline hydrochloride within 40 min photocatalysis,and effectively improve the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater.Importantly,this study provides a new vision for constructing single-component photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance.