Photocatalytic hydrogen(H2)evolution is a promising approach for future sustainable energy utilization.However,it is still a great challenge to develop efficient and stable metal‐free photocatalysts with broadband so...Photocatalytic hydrogen(H2)evolution is a promising approach for future sustainable energy utilization.However,it is still a great challenge to develop efficient and stable metal‐free photocatalysts with broadband solar absorption in the visible region for H2 production.Metal‐free graphene quantum dot(GQD)is an emerging candidate for this purpose because of its good water‐solubility and tunable band gap.On the other hand,metal phosphides(Ni2P,Co2P,etc)have been demonstrated as novel noble‐metal‐free cocatalysts for water splitting,which can efficiently separate electron‐hole pairs and enhance the photocatalytic activities.Herein,we report for the first time on the use of OH‐functionalized GQDs(OH‐GQDs)photosensitizer coupled with Ni2P nanoparticles for photocatalytic H2 production withλ>420 nm light.The H2 production rate is^94 times higher than that of bare OH‐GQDs,which is even comparable to that of OH‐GQDs with 1.0 wt%Pt cocatalyst.This enhancement is probably due to the semiconductor‐cocatalyst interface interaction between Ni2P and OH‐GQDs to facilitate efficient charge transfer process.展开更多
Solar‐driven CO_(2)conversion to precious fossil fuels has been proved to become a potential way to decrease CO_(2)with producing renewable fuels,which mainly relies on photocatalysts with efficient charge separation...Solar‐driven CO_(2)conversion to precious fossil fuels has been proved to become a potential way to decrease CO_(2)with producing renewable fuels,which mainly relies on photocatalysts with efficient charge separation.In this work,a metal free heterostructure of covalent triazine framework(CTF)and graphite carbon nitride(g‐C_(3)N_(4),abbreviated as CN)is applied in the CO_(2)photoreduction for the first time.Detailed characterization methods such as photoluminescence(PL)and time‐resolved PL(TR‐PL)decay are utilized to reveal the photo‐induced carries separating process on g‐C_(3)N_(4)/CTF(CN/CTF)heterostructure.The introduced CTF demonstrated a great boosting photocatalytic activity for CN,bringing about the transform rates of CO_(2)to CO reaching 151.1μmol/(g·h)with a 30 h stabilization time,while negligible CH_(4)was detected.The optimal CN/CTF heterostructure could more efficiently separate charges with a lower probability of recombination under visible light irradiation,which made the photoreduction efficiency of CO_(2)to CO be 25.5 and 2.5 times higher than that of CTF and CN,respectively.This investigation is expected to offer a new thought for fabricating high‐efficiency photocatalyst without metal in solar‐energy‐driven CO_(2)reduction.展开更多
The nonlinear vibration of graphene platelets reinforced composite corrugated(GPRCC)rectangular plates with shallow trapezoidal corrugations is investigated.Since graphene platelets are prone to agglomeration,a multi-...The nonlinear vibration of graphene platelets reinforced composite corrugated(GPRCC)rectangular plates with shallow trapezoidal corrugations is investigated.Since graphene platelets are prone to agglomeration,a multi-layer distribution is adopted here to match the engineering requirements.Firstly,an equivalent composite plate model is obtained,and then nonlinear equations of motion are derived by the von Kármán nonlinear geometric relationship and Hamilton’s principle.Afterwards,the Galerkin method and harmonic balance method are used to obtain an approximate analytical solution.Results show that the unit cell half period,unit cell inclination angle,unit cell height,graphene platelet dispersion pattern and graphene platelet weight fraction and geometry play important roles in the nonlinear vibration of the GPRCC plates.展开更多
In this paper exact solutions of a new modified nonlinearly dispersive equation (simply called inK(m, n, a, b) Ua Ub equation), u^m-1 ut + α( u^n)x +β(u^a(u^b)xx)x = 0, is investigated by using some dir...In this paper exact solutions of a new modified nonlinearly dispersive equation (simply called inK(m, n, a, b) Ua Ub equation), u^m-1 ut + α( u^n)x +β(u^a(u^b)xx)x = 0, is investigated by using some direct algorithms. As a result, abundant new compacton solutions (solitons with the absence of infinite wings) and solitary pattern solutions (having infinite slopes or cusps) are obtained.展开更多
The development of non-precious metal-based electrocatalysts has attracted much research attention because of their high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activities, low cost, and good durability. By one-step in-situ...The development of non-precious metal-based electrocatalysts has attracted much research attention because of their high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activities, low cost, and good durability. By one-step in-situ ball milling of graphite, pyrrole, and cobalt salt without resorting to high-temperature annealing, we developed a general and facile strategy to synthesize bio-inspired cobalt oxide and polypyrrole coupled with a graphene nanosheet (Co3O4-PPy/GN) complex. Herein, the exfoliation of graphite and polymerization of pyrrole occurred simultaneously during the ball milling process. Meanwhile, the Co3O4 and Co-Nx ORR active sites were generated from the oxidized cobalt ion, cobalt-PPy, and the newly exfoliated graphene nanosheets via strong π-π stacking interactions. The resultant Co3O4-PPy/GN catalysts showed efficient electrocatalytic performances for ORRs in an alkaline medium with a positive onset and reduction potentials of -0.102 and -0.196 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), as well as a high diffusion-limited current density (4.471 mA·cm^-2), which was comparable to that of a Pt/C catalyst (4.941 mA·cm^-2). Compared to Pt/C, Co3O4-PPy/GN catalysts displayed better long-term stability, methanol tolerance, and anti-CO-poisoning effects, which are of great significance for the design and development of advanced non-precious metal electrocatalysts.展开更多
Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we g...Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we grow Ni(OH)2 nanoplates and RuO2 nanoparticles on high quality graphene sheets in order to maximize the specific capacitances of these materials. We then pair up a Ni(OH)2/graphene electrode with a RuO2/graphene electrode to afford a high performance asymmetrical supercapacitor with high energy and power density operating in aqueous solutions at a voltage of -1.5 V. The asymmetrical supercapacitor exhibits significantly higher energy densities than symmetrical RuO2-RuO2 supercapacitors or asymmetrical supercapacitors based on either RuO2- carbon or Ni(OH)2-carbon electrode pairs. A high energy density of -48 W.h/kg at a power density of -0.23 kW/kg, and a high power density of -21 kW/kg at an energy density of N14 W-h/kg have been achieved with our Ni(OH)2/graphene and RuO2/graphene asymmetrical supercapacitor. Thus, pairing up metal-oxide/graphene and metal-hydroxide/graphene hybrid materials for asymmetrical supercapacitors represents a new approach to high performance energy storage.展开更多
Graphene is a promising material as both active components and additives in electrochemical energy storage devices. The properties of graphene strongly depend on the fabrication methods. The applications of reduced gr...Graphene is a promising material as both active components and additives in electrochemical energy storage devices. The properties of graphene strongly depend on the fabrication methods. The applications of reduced graphene oxide as electrode materials have been well studied and reviewed, but the using of "pristine" graphene as electrode material for energy storage is still a new topic. In this paper, we review state-of-the-art progress in the fabrication of "pristine" graphene by different methods and the electrochemical performance of graphene-based electrodes. The achievements in this area will be summarized and compared with the graphene oxide route in terms of cost, scalability, material properties and performances, and the challenges in these methods will be discussed as well.展开更多
Two-dimensional graphene nanopores have shown great promise as ultra-permeable molecular sieves based on their size-sieving effects. We design a nitrogen/hydrogen modified graphene nanopore and conduct a transient non...Two-dimensional graphene nanopores have shown great promise as ultra-permeable molecular sieves based on their size-sieving effects. We design a nitrogen/hydrogen modified graphene nanopore and conduct a transient non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation on its molecular sieving effects. The distinct time-varying molecular crossing numbers show that this special nanopore can efficiently sieve CO_2 and H_2S molecules from CH_4 molecules with high selectivity. By analyzing the molecular structure and pore functionalization-related molecular orientation and permeable zone in the nanopore, density distribution in the molecular adsorption layer on the graphene surface, as well as other features, the molecular sieving mechanisms of graphene nanopores are revealed. Finally, several implications on the design of highly-efficient graphene nanopores, especially for determining the porosity and chemical functionalization, as gas separation membranes are summarized based on the identified phenomena and mechanisms.展开更多
The conductance spectra of a graphene ribbon and graphene-superconductor (G-S) junctions are investi- gated, using the tight-binding model and non-equilibrium Green's function formalism. It is found that the quanti...The conductance spectra of a graphene ribbon and graphene-superconductor (G-S) junctions are investi- gated, using the tight-binding model and non-equilibrium Green's function formalism. It is found that the quantized conductance related to graphene's edge-states is robust against perturbations in the model parameters for a graphene monolayer ribbon with the zigzag boundary. With appropriate a new bound state with odd-frequency symmetry is found in conductance amplitude is followed model parameter of the spin-orbit interaction strength, the G-S junction. An enhancement in the zero-energy展开更多
A scalable method for graphene and few-layer graphene (FLG) production by graphite delamination in aqueous solutions of the nonionic surfactant TWEEN 80 (TW80) using stirred-media mills is presented. Delaminated p...A scalable method for graphene and few-layer graphene (FLG) production by graphite delamination in aqueous solutions of the nonionic surfactant TWEEN 80 (TW80) using stirred-media mills is presented. Delaminated product analysis using statistical Raman spectroscopy yielded extensive processing-structure-property relationships that revealed how stress intensity and specific energy input, i.e., the process parameters, govern the yield of graphene production and defect formation. The dispersed carbon concentration increased but the content and the quality of the FLG product decreased sharply with higher specific energy input. The FLG content of the product was up to 90%, especially for low specific energy input. Moreover, Raman analyses revealed that stress intensities greater than about I nJ were related to significant defect formation in the product particles. Another key parameter for graphene production is solvent viscosity. The FLG concentration in the product increased by a factor of 10 when the solvent's viscosity was increased from 1 to 6 mPa-s because shear- and friction-induced delamination was enhanced and in-plane fracture was reduced due to dampening of bead motion. Based on the processing-structure-property relationships found, we propose that the delamination process can be designed in such way that the product consists, almost totally, of FLG and that single-layer graphene is produced. The scalability of graphene production by stirred-media delamination was demonstrated when an increase in the batch size from 0.2 to 2 L had no significant effect on product quality.展开更多
Nonprecious metal-based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts with high efficiency in both alkaline and acidic media are being intensively studied for the purpose of replacing expensive Pt-based catalysts;how...Nonprecious metal-based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts with high efficiency in both alkaline and acidic media are being intensively studied for the purpose of replacing expensive Pt-based catalysts;however,it is still a challenge to achieve superior ORR performances,especially in acidic media.Herein,by pyrolysis of mixed precursors of diammonium phosphate,melamine and hemin,we prepared a nanocomposite catalyst(denoted as FeP@PGL)composed of nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets with embedded FeP nanoparticles(NPs),which were encapsulated by in-situ formed phosphorus-doped graphene layers.It is found that phosphorous was preferentially doped in the coating layers on FeP NPs,instead of in the carbon nanosheets.The FeP@PGL catalyst exhibited excellent ORR performance,with the onset and half-wave potential up to 1.01 and 0.90 V vs.the reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)in alkaline media,and0.95 and 0.81 V vs.RHE in acidic media,respectively.By thorough microscopy and spectroscopy characterizations,the interfacial charge transfer between the encapsulated FeP NPs and P-doped graphene layers was identified,and the local work function of the catalyst surface was also reduced by the interfacial interaction.The interfacial synergy between the encapsulated FeP and phosphorus-doped graphene layers was essential to enhance the ORR performance.This study not only demonstrates the promising ORR properties of the encapsulated-FeP-based nanocomposite catalyst,but also provides direct evidence of the interfacial charge transfer effect and its role in ORR process.展开更多
We investigate the guided modes in monolayer graphene-based waveguides with asymmetric quantum well structure induced by unequal dc voltages. The dispersion relation for the guided modes is obtained analytically, the ...We investigate the guided modes in monolayer graphene-based waveguides with asymmetric quantum well structure induced by unequal dc voltages. The dispersion relation for the guided modes is obtained analytically, the structures of the guided modes are discussed under three distinct cases. For the cases of the classical motion and the Klein tunneling, the asymmetric structure does not influence the mode structures dramatically compared with that in the symmetric waveguide. But for the mixing case of the former two, the mode structures and the motion characteristics for the electron and the hole exhibit different behaviors at same condition. The results may be helpful for the practical application of graphene-based quantum devices.展开更多
文摘Photocatalytic hydrogen(H2)evolution is a promising approach for future sustainable energy utilization.However,it is still a great challenge to develop efficient and stable metal‐free photocatalysts with broadband solar absorption in the visible region for H2 production.Metal‐free graphene quantum dot(GQD)is an emerging candidate for this purpose because of its good water‐solubility and tunable band gap.On the other hand,metal phosphides(Ni2P,Co2P,etc)have been demonstrated as novel noble‐metal‐free cocatalysts for water splitting,which can efficiently separate electron‐hole pairs and enhance the photocatalytic activities.Herein,we report for the first time on the use of OH‐functionalized GQDs(OH‐GQDs)photosensitizer coupled with Ni2P nanoparticles for photocatalytic H2 production withλ>420 nm light.The H2 production rate is^94 times higher than that of bare OH‐GQDs,which is even comparable to that of OH‐GQDs with 1.0 wt%Pt cocatalyst.This enhancement is probably due to the semiconductor‐cocatalyst interface interaction between Ni2P and OH‐GQDs to facilitate efficient charge transfer process.
文摘Solar‐driven CO_(2)conversion to precious fossil fuels has been proved to become a potential way to decrease CO_(2)with producing renewable fuels,which mainly relies on photocatalysts with efficient charge separation.In this work,a metal free heterostructure of covalent triazine framework(CTF)and graphite carbon nitride(g‐C_(3)N_(4),abbreviated as CN)is applied in the CO_(2)photoreduction for the first time.Detailed characterization methods such as photoluminescence(PL)and time‐resolved PL(TR‐PL)decay are utilized to reveal the photo‐induced carries separating process on g‐C_(3)N_(4)/CTF(CN/CTF)heterostructure.The introduced CTF demonstrated a great boosting photocatalytic activity for CN,bringing about the transform rates of CO_(2)to CO reaching 151.1μmol/(g·h)with a 30 h stabilization time,while negligible CH_(4)was detected.The optimal CN/CTF heterostructure could more efficiently separate charges with a lower probability of recombination under visible light irradiation,which made the photoreduction efficiency of CO_(2)to CO be 25.5 and 2.5 times higher than that of CTF and CN,respectively.This investigation is expected to offer a new thought for fabricating high‐efficiency photocatalyst without metal in solar‐energy‐driven CO_(2)reduction.
基金Project(11972204) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The nonlinear vibration of graphene platelets reinforced composite corrugated(GPRCC)rectangular plates with shallow trapezoidal corrugations is investigated.Since graphene platelets are prone to agglomeration,a multi-layer distribution is adopted here to match the engineering requirements.Firstly,an equivalent composite plate model is obtained,and then nonlinear equations of motion are derived by the von Kármán nonlinear geometric relationship and Hamilton’s principle.Afterwards,the Galerkin method and harmonic balance method are used to obtain an approximate analytical solution.Results show that the unit cell half period,unit cell inclination angle,unit cell height,graphene platelet dispersion pattern and graphene platelet weight fraction and geometry play important roles in the nonlinear vibration of the GPRCC plates.
基金Sponsored by K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University and Ningbo Natural Science Foundation under Grant Nos.2008A610017 and 2007A610049
文摘In this paper exact solutions of a new modified nonlinearly dispersive equation (simply called inK(m, n, a, b) Ua Ub equation), u^m-1 ut + α( u^n)x +β(u^a(u^b)xx)x = 0, is investigated by using some direct algorithms. As a result, abundant new compacton solutions (solitons with the absence of infinite wings) and solitary pattern solutions (having infinite slopes or cusps) are obtained.
基金Acknowledgements The work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51273008 and 51473008), the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2012CB933200), and the National High-tech R&D Program of China (No. 2012AA030305). L. M. D. is grateful to the support from NSF (Nos. AIR-IIP-1343270 and CMMI-1400274).
文摘The development of non-precious metal-based electrocatalysts has attracted much research attention because of their high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activities, low cost, and good durability. By one-step in-situ ball milling of graphite, pyrrole, and cobalt salt without resorting to high-temperature annealing, we developed a general and facile strategy to synthesize bio-inspired cobalt oxide and polypyrrole coupled with a graphene nanosheet (Co3O4-PPy/GN) complex. Herein, the exfoliation of graphite and polymerization of pyrrole occurred simultaneously during the ball milling process. Meanwhile, the Co3O4 and Co-Nx ORR active sites were generated from the oxidized cobalt ion, cobalt-PPy, and the newly exfoliated graphene nanosheets via strong π-π stacking interactions. The resultant Co3O4-PPy/GN catalysts showed efficient electrocatalytic performances for ORRs in an alkaline medium with a positive onset and reduction potentials of -0.102 and -0.196 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), as well as a high diffusion-limited current density (4.471 mA·cm^-2), which was comparable to that of a Pt/C catalyst (4.941 mA·cm^-2). Compared to Pt/C, Co3O4-PPy/GN catalysts displayed better long-term stability, methanol tolerance, and anti-CO-poisoning effects, which are of great significance for the design and development of advanced non-precious metal electrocatalysts.
文摘Supercapacitors operating in aqueous solutions are low cost energy storage devices with high cycling stability and fast charging and discharging capabilities, but generally suffer from low energy densities. Here, we grow Ni(OH)2 nanoplates and RuO2 nanoparticles on high quality graphene sheets in order to maximize the specific capacitances of these materials. We then pair up a Ni(OH)2/graphene electrode with a RuO2/graphene electrode to afford a high performance asymmetrical supercapacitor with high energy and power density operating in aqueous solutions at a voltage of -1.5 V. The asymmetrical supercapacitor exhibits significantly higher energy densities than symmetrical RuO2-RuO2 supercapacitors or asymmetrical supercapacitors based on either RuO2- carbon or Ni(OH)2-carbon electrode pairs. A high energy density of -48 W.h/kg at a power density of -0.23 kW/kg, and a high power density of -21 kW/kg at an energy density of N14 W-h/kg have been achieved with our Ni(OH)2/graphene and RuO2/graphene asymmetrical supercapacitor. Thus, pairing up metal-oxide/graphene and metal-hydroxide/graphene hybrid materials for asymmetrical supercapacitors represents a new approach to high performance energy storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51125009&91434118)the National Natural Science Foundation for Creative Research Group(Grant No.21221061)the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Graphene is a promising material as both active components and additives in electrochemical energy storage devices. The properties of graphene strongly depend on the fabrication methods. The applications of reduced graphene oxide as electrode materials have been well studied and reviewed, but the using of "pristine" graphene as electrode material for energy storage is still a new topic. In this paper, we review state-of-the-art progress in the fabrication of "pristine" graphene by different methods and the electrochemical performance of graphene-based electrodes. The achievements in this area will be summarized and compared with the graphene oxide route in terms of cost, scalability, material properties and performances, and the challenges in these methods will be discussed as well.
基金supported by the National Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars (51425603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51506166)the National Science Foundation for Post-doctoral Scientists of China (2016T90915)
文摘Two-dimensional graphene nanopores have shown great promise as ultra-permeable molecular sieves based on their size-sieving effects. We design a nitrogen/hydrogen modified graphene nanopore and conduct a transient non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation on its molecular sieving effects. The distinct time-varying molecular crossing numbers show that this special nanopore can efficiently sieve CO_2 and H_2S molecules from CH_4 molecules with high selectivity. By analyzing the molecular structure and pore functionalization-related molecular orientation and permeable zone in the nanopore, density distribution in the molecular adsorption layer on the graphene surface, as well as other features, the molecular sieving mechanisms of graphene nanopores are revealed. Finally, several implications on the design of highly-efficient graphene nanopores, especially for determining the porosity and chemical functionalization, as gas separation membranes are summarized based on the identified phenomena and mechanisms.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61271163
文摘The conductance spectra of a graphene ribbon and graphene-superconductor (G-S) junctions are investi- gated, using the tight-binding model and non-equilibrium Green's function formalism. It is found that the quantized conductance related to graphene's edge-states is robust against perturbations in the model parameters for a graphene monolayer ribbon with the zigzag boundary. With appropriate a new bound state with odd-frequency symmetry is found in conductance amplitude is followed model parameter of the spin-orbit interaction strength, the G-S junction. An enhancement in the zero-energy
基金This work was supported financially by the German Science Foundation (DFG), Collaborative Research Centre SFB953: "Synthetic Carbon Allotropes'. The authors would like to thank S. Romeis and C. Konnerth for interesting and profound discussions
文摘A scalable method for graphene and few-layer graphene (FLG) production by graphite delamination in aqueous solutions of the nonionic surfactant TWEEN 80 (TW80) using stirred-media mills is presented. Delaminated product analysis using statistical Raman spectroscopy yielded extensive processing-structure-property relationships that revealed how stress intensity and specific energy input, i.e., the process parameters, govern the yield of graphene production and defect formation. The dispersed carbon concentration increased but the content and the quality of the FLG product decreased sharply with higher specific energy input. The FLG content of the product was up to 90%, especially for low specific energy input. Moreover, Raman analyses revealed that stress intensities greater than about I nJ were related to significant defect formation in the product particles. Another key parameter for graphene production is solvent viscosity. The FLG concentration in the product increased by a factor of 10 when the solvent's viscosity was increased from 1 to 6 mPa-s because shear- and friction-induced delamination was enhanced and in-plane fracture was reduced due to dampening of bead motion. Based on the processing-structure-property relationships found, we propose that the delamination process can be designed in such way that the product consists, almost totally, of FLG and that single-layer graphene is produced. The scalability of graphene production by stirred-media delamination was demonstrated when an increase in the batch size from 0.2 to 2 L had no significant effect on product quality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21773128,21534005,and 21421001)。
文摘Nonprecious metal-based oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts with high efficiency in both alkaline and acidic media are being intensively studied for the purpose of replacing expensive Pt-based catalysts;however,it is still a challenge to achieve superior ORR performances,especially in acidic media.Herein,by pyrolysis of mixed precursors of diammonium phosphate,melamine and hemin,we prepared a nanocomposite catalyst(denoted as FeP@PGL)composed of nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets with embedded FeP nanoparticles(NPs),which were encapsulated by in-situ formed phosphorus-doped graphene layers.It is found that phosphorous was preferentially doped in the coating layers on FeP NPs,instead of in the carbon nanosheets.The FeP@PGL catalyst exhibited excellent ORR performance,with the onset and half-wave potential up to 1.01 and 0.90 V vs.the reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)in alkaline media,and0.95 and 0.81 V vs.RHE in acidic media,respectively.By thorough microscopy and spectroscopy characterizations,the interfacial charge transfer between the encapsulated FeP NPs and P-doped graphene layers was identified,and the local work function of the catalyst surface was also reduced by the interfacial interaction.The interfacial synergy between the encapsulated FeP and phosphorus-doped graphene layers was essential to enhance the ORR performance.This study not only demonstrates the promising ORR properties of the encapsulated-FeP-based nanocomposite catalyst,but also provides direct evidence of the interfacial charge transfer effect and its role in ORR process.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11204383the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of South-Central University for Nationalities under Grant No.CZQ11001+2 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China under Grant No.11JK0556the Scientific Research Program of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department under Grant No.2011JM1014the National Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi University of Science and Technology under Grant No.ZX11-33
文摘We investigate the guided modes in monolayer graphene-based waveguides with asymmetric quantum well structure induced by unequal dc voltages. The dispersion relation for the guided modes is obtained analytically, the structures of the guided modes are discussed under three distinct cases. For the cases of the classical motion and the Klein tunneling, the asymmetric structure does not influence the mode structures dramatically compared with that in the symmetric waveguide. But for the mixing case of the former two, the mode structures and the motion characteristics for the electron and the hole exhibit different behaviors at same condition. The results may be helpful for the practical application of graphene-based quantum devices.