AUTOMATIC ORDER-DETERMINATION OF TRANSIENT IN--PLANE DISPLACEMENT MOIRE PATTERNS

This paper presents a fringe-carrier method that eliminates sign ambiguity of transient moire fringes which can be used to automatically determine the relative orders. A fringe carrier is preset in the static state of the specimen and the dynamic in-plane displacements are recorded as the modulation to the frequency of the carrier fringes when the specimen is loaded by impact. According to a modulating criterion developed from the modulation degree, the fringes of the transient moire patterns keep monotonical in orders so that they can be automatically encoded in grey levels by a digital image system. The moire orders purely caused by dynamic loadings are evaluated by subtracting the grey-value of the unmodulated carrier image from that of the modulated carrier images encoded by their orders. With the subtracted moire orders the strain components can be obtained, and, correspondingly, the histograms of dynamic displacement moire images are shown with order variation by image-difference.

Moire Patterns of θ'Precipitates in Al-Cu Alloy

A θ＇precipitate in an Al-Cu alloy was imaged.Its Moire patterns shown by TEM were discussed.

A NEW METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING DIGITAL-STRAIN-FIELD-IMAGES FROM MOIRE PATTERNS

A new method for constructing digital-strain-field-image from a moire pattern with the help of digital image processing technique is proposed in this paper. The digital-strain-field-image expresses the strain values directly by its grey levels. The digital-strain-field-image can be obtained by making a differentiation for the digital moire pattern and doing a simple division operation. This image not only gives the visual strain field distribution, but also gives the strain values of every point. This method is simple and applicable and has satisfactory accuracy.

Melting of electronic/excitonic crystals in 2D semiconductor moirépatterns:A perspective from the Lindemann criterion

Using the Lindemann criterion,we analyzed the quantum and thermal melting of electronic/excitonic crystals recently discovered in two-dimensional(2D)semiconductor moirépatterns.We show that the finite 2D screening of the atomically thin material can suppress(enhance)the inter-site Coulomb(dipolar)interaction strength,thus inhibits(facilitates)the formation of the electronic(excitonic)crystal.Meanwhile,a strong enough moiréconfinement is found to be essential for realizing the crystal phase with a wavelength near 10 nm or shorter.From the calculated Lindemann ratio which quantifies the fluctuation of the site displacement,we estimate that the crystal will melt into a liquid above a critical temperature ranging from several tens Kelvin to above 100 K(depending on the system parameters).

Separation of contact stress components by moire interferometry

A hybrid technique of combining moire measurement and analytical solution is developed to separate the normal and the tangential components of distributed contact stresses between two co-plane bodies. The moire interfe-rometry offers the displacement fields near the deformed contact zone, from which the tangential strains and boundary slopes of the deformed configurations can be evaluated. Those experimental results provide boundary conditions for the discrete integration of Flamant＇s solutions, to inversely compute the separated components of the contact stresses.

STM Study of Moiré Patterns on HOPG

Moiré patterns on HOPG were studied with scanning tunneling microscopy （STM）. The results reveal that the observed Moiré patterns originate from the defects locating several layers below the surface, which presents the first experimental evidence supporting the prediction that in HOPG the nanoscale electronic waves can propagate through several layers without obvious decay.

Review of phonons in moiré superlattices

Moirépatterns in physics are interference fringes produced when a periodic template is stacked on another similar one with different displacement and twist angles.The phonon in two-dimensional(2D)material affected by moirépatterns in the lattice shows various novel physical phenomena,such as frequency shift,different linewidth,and mediation to the superconductivity.This review gives a brief overview of phonons in 2D moirésuperlattice.First,we introduce the theory of the moiréphonon modes based on a continuum approach using the elastic theory and discuss the effect of the moirépattern on phonons in 2D materials such as graphene and MoS_(2).Then,we discuss the electron-phonon coupling(EPC)modulated by moirépatterns,which can be detected by the spectroscopy methods.Furthermore,the phonon-mediated unconventional superconductivity in 2D moirésuperlattice is introduced.The theory of phonon-mediated superconductivity in moirésuperlattice sets up a general framework,which promises to predict the response of superconductivity to various perturbations,such as disorder,magnetic field,and electric displacement field.

Formation of graphene on Ru（0001） surface

We report on the formation of a graphene monolayer on a Ru（0001） surface by annealing the Ru（0001） crystal. The samples are characterized by scanning tunnelling microscopy （STM） and Auger electron spectroscopy （AES）. STM images show that the Moire pattern is caused by the graphene layer mismatched with the underlying Ru（0001） surface and has an N × N superlattice. It is further found that the graphene monolayer on a Ru（0001） surface is very stable at high temperatures. Our results provide a simple and convenient method to produce a graphene monolayer on the Ru（0001） surface, which is used as a template for fabricating functional nanostructures needed in future nano devices and catalysis.

Moire-pattern-modulated electronic structures in Sb_(2)Te_(3)/graphene heterostructure

Moire superlattice has recently been found in topological insulators,which can lead to periodic modulation on the electronic structure.In this work,we report the low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy study of Sb_(2)Te_(3) films grown on graphitized 4H-SiC.We find that substrate temperature can strongly influence the rotation angles between Sb_(2)Te_(3) film and graphene substrate.Three kinds of moire patterns are observed at the first quintuple layer Sb_(2)Te_(3) film under different substrate temperatures.One shows complicated patterns with a rotation angle of nearly 0°relative to the substrate,another just exhibits simple 1 ×1 structure with a rotation angle of 30°.Other rotation angle like 8.2°is observed at higher substrate temperature as well,which is relatively rare.Comparison of the d//dV curves from Sb_(2)Te_(3) films with different moire patterns indicates that the superstructure can offer degrees of freedom in tailoring electronic structure.This work may stimulate the further study on the moire modulation to the electronic properties of topological insulators.

Some Aspects in Application of Microscopical and Microanalytical Techniques

This article considers collectively some of the most recent advances in the application of microscopicaland microanalytical techniques in materials science. including studies concerning rare metals. These comprise the highest resolution obtained with electron microscopy. observation of moire patterns in transmisionelectron microscopy (TEM), electro-dimpling before ion beam thinning as an effective step in the preparation of TEM samples, hydrogen problem in atom probe analysis, and a novel analysis technique-lasermicroprobe mass spectrometry (LAMMS).

INTRAGRANULAR VC AND M_(23)C_6 IN GH36 SUPERALLOY

The distinct images of intragranular VC were observed on TEM in superalloy GH36 underwent normal heat treatment and prolonged aging.The size of VC particles were meas- ured by means of Moire pattern,and the misfit between VC and austenite was also calculated. The M23C6 enveloped in VC shell was also observed in the prolonged-aged specimens.The coherent relation between intragranular M_(23)C_6 twins and austenite as well as its coherent in- terface were also studied.

具有转角石墨烯结构碳纳米材料的电子显微学表征

本文通过一步高温烧结石墨烯量子点制备了一种具有转角石墨烯结构的碳纳米材料,并利用球差矫正电子显微镜进行表征。该碳纳米材料中存在大量纳米尺度的孔隙和由几层小片层的石墨烯以随机旋转角堆垛形成的结构。通过HRTEM图像的快速傅立叶变换(FFT)分析来区分每个旋转角度的石墨烯层,并且多层石墨烯的堆叠还能引起更复杂的层状结构。纳米尺度的局域型转角堆叠结构、孔隙意味着其具有多种可能的带隙结构,使这种碳材料有可能作为转角石墨烯结构与性能关联的研究平台;并且此类碳材料在碱溶液处理后,表现出类似于Pt催化剂的催化特性和一种商业化的20%Pt/C催化剂的催化活性。

TEM observation of sintered permanent magnetic strontium ferrite

Sintered permanent magnetic strontium ferrites were studied using transmission electron microscopy to investigate the microstructure morphology and its correlation with the magnetic properties. The present study shows that the microstructure of sintered permanent magnetic strontium ferrites is an important parameter in determining their magnetic properties. The microstructure morphology in low-performance ferrite magnet is obviously different from high-performance one. The magnetic properties of sintered permanent strontium ferrite depend strongly on the orientation degree of strong magnetic crystals. The presence of ferric oxide phase in ferrite magnet can deteriorate the magnetic properties. Moreover, proper quantities of crystal defects are beneficial to high coercive force due to the fixing of magnetic domain.

Real-time and label-free biosensing using moiré pattern generated by bioresponsive hydrogel

Bioresponsive hydrogels are smart materials that respond to various external stimuli and exhibit great potential as biosensors owing to their capability of real-time and label-free detection.Here,we propose a sensing platform based on bioresponsive hydrogels,employing the concept of moiré patterns.Two sets of line patterns with different pitch sizes are prepared;a hydrogel grating whose pitch size changes according to external stimuli and a reference grating with constant pitch size.The volume changes of the hydrogel caused by external stimuli changes the pitch size of the hydrogel grating,and subsequently,the pitch sizes of the moiré patterns(moiré signal),whose values can be obtained in a real-time and label-free manner through customized moiré microscopy and signal processing.After confirming that the pH-induced swelling of hydrogel could be monitored using moiré patterns,we performed moiré pattern-based detection of specific proteins using protein-responsive hydrogel that underwent shrinking via interaction with target proteins.Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and platelet-derived growth factor were selected as the model proteins,and our proposed system successfully detected both proteins at nanomolar levels.In both cases,the pitch size change of hydrogel grating was monitored much more sensitively using moiré patterns than through direct measurements.The changes in the moiré signals caused by target proteins were detected in ex-vivo environments using a custom-made intraocular lens incorporating the hydrogel grating,demonstrating the capability of the proposed system to detect various markers in intraocular aqueous humor,when implanted in the eye.

Moirépatterns arising from bilayer graphone/graphene superlattice

Moirépatterns from two-dimensional(2D)graphene heterostructures assembled via van der Waals interactions have sparked considerable interests in physics with the purpose to tailor the electronic properties of graphene.Here we report for the first time the observation of moire patterns arising from a bilayer graphone/graphene superlattice produced through direct single-sided hydrogenation of a bilayer graphene on substrate.Compared to pristine graphene,the bilayer superlattice exhibits a rippled surface and two types of moire patterns are observed:triangular and linear moire patterns with the periodicities of 11 nm and 8-9 nm,respectively.These moire patterns are revealed from atomic force microscopy and further confirmed by following fast Fourier transform(FFT)analysis.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations are also performed and the optimized lattice constants of bilayer superlattice heterostructure are in line with our experimental analysis.These findings show that well-defined triangular and linear periodic potentials can be introduced into the graphene system through the single-sided hydrogenation and also open a route towards the tailoring of electronic properties of graphene by various moirépotentials.

Screening of low-friction two-dimensional materials from highthroughput calculations using lubricating figure of merit

Two-dimensional materials are excellent lubricants with inherent advantages.However,superlubricity has been reported for only a few of these materials.Unfortunately,other promising two-dimentional(2D)materials with different physical properties cannot be discovered or applied in production;thus,energy consumption can be greatly reduced.Here,we carry out high-throughput calculations for 1,4752D materials and screen for low-friction materials.To set a standard,we propose,for the first time,a geometry-independent lubricating figure of merit based on the conditions for stick-slip transition and our theory of Moiréfriction.For the efficient calculation of this figure of merit,an innovative approach was developed based on an improved registry index model.Through calculations,340 materials were found to have a figure of merit lower than 10−3.Eventually,a small set of 21 materials with a figure of merit lower than 10−4 were screened out.These materials can provide diverse choices for various applications.In addition,the efficient computational approach demonstrated in this work can be used to study other stacking-dependent properties.

Distinct moiré textures of in-plane electric polarizations for distinguishing moiré origins in homobilayers

In binary compound 2D insulators/semiconductors such as hexagonal boron nitride(h BN), the different electron affinities of atoms can give rise to out-of-plane electric polarizations across inversion asymmetric van der Waals interface of near 0° interlayer twisting. Here we show that at a general stacking order where sliding breaks 2π/3-rotational symmetry, the interfacial charge redistribution also leads to an in-plane electric polarization, with a magnitude comparable to that of the out-of-plane ones.The effect is demonstrated in h BN bilayers, as well as in biased graphene bilayers with gate-controlled interlayer charge redistributions. In long wavelength moiré patterns, the in-plane electric polarizations determined by the local interlayer stacking registries constitute topologically nontrivial spatial textures. We show that these textures can be used to distinguish moirépatterns of different origins from twisting, biaxial-and uniaxial-heterostrain, where vector fields of electric polarizations feature Bloch-type merons, Néel-type merons, and anti-merons, respectively. Combinations of twisting and heterostrain can further be exploited for engineering various electric polarization textures including 1D quasiperiodic lattices.

Scanning Tunneling Microscope Observations of Non-AB Stacking of Graphene on Ni Films

Microscopic features of graphene segregated on Ni films prior to chemical transfer--including atomic structures of monolayers and bilayers, Moire patterns due to non-AB stacking, as well as wrinkles and ripples caused by strain effects-have been characterized in detail by high-resolution scanning tunneling microscopy （STM）. We found that the stacking geometry of the bilayer graphene usually deviates from the traditional Bernal stacking （or so-called AB stacking）, resulting in the formation of a variety of Moir6 patterns. The relative rotations inside the bilayer were then qualitatively deduced from the relationship between Moir6 patterns and carbon lattices. Moreover, we found that typical defects such as wrinkles and ripples tend to evolve around multi-step boundaries of Ni, thus reflecting strong perturbations from substrate corrugations. These investigations of the morphology and the mechanism of formation of wrinkles and ripples are fundamental topics in graphene research. This work is expected to contribute to the exploration of electronic and transport properties of wrinkles and ripples.

Electrically tunable topological transport of moiré polaritons

Moiré interlayer exciton in transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayer features a permanent electric dipole that enables the electrostatic control of its flow, and optical dipole that is spatially varying in the moiré landscape. We show the hybridization of moiré interlayer exciton with photons in a planar 2D cavity leads to two types of moiré polaritons that exhibit distinct forms of topological transport phenomena including the spin/valley Hall and polarization Hall effects, which feature remarkable electrical tunability through the control of exciton-cavity detuning by the interlayer bias.