AgGa_(1-x)In_(x)Se_(2)polycrystals were synthesized by the method of mechanical oscillation and temperature oscillation.X-ray diffraction spectra of polycrystal powder are conformable with the JCPDS cards.Lattice cons...AgGa_(1-x)In_(x)Se_(2)polycrystals were synthesized by the method of mechanical oscillation and temperature oscillation.X-ray diffraction spectra of polycrystal powder are conformable with the JCPDS cards.Lattice constants a and c calculated from the XRD were found to obey Vegard's law.The melting point of AgGa_(0.8)In_(0.2)Se_(2)obtained by means of differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)is 796.53℃.The DSC curve also show that there are no other transformation points below the melting point.The results indicate that polycrystalline materials synthesized by the method mentioned above are high-quality and can be used to grow single crystals by the vertical Bridgman technology.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)transition-metal dichalcogenide materials(TMDs)alloys have a wide range of applications in the field of optoelectronics due to their capacity to achieve wide modulation of the band gap with fully tu...Two-dimensional(2D)transition-metal dichalcogenide materials(TMDs)alloys have a wide range of applications in the field of optoelectronics due to their capacity to achieve wide modulation of the band gap with fully tunable compositions.However,it is still a challenge for growing alloys with uniform components and large lateral size due to the random distribution of the crystal nucleus locations.Here,we applied a simple but effective promoter assisted liquid phase chemical vapor deposition(CVD)method,in which the quantity ratio of promoter to metal precursor can be controlled precisely,leading to tiny amounts of transition metal oxide precursors deposition onto the substrates in a highly uniform and reproducible manner,which can effectively control the uniform distribution of element components and nucleation sites.By this method,a series of monolayer Nb_(1−x)W_(x)Se_(2)alloy films with fully tunable compositions and centimeter scale have been successfully synthesized on sapphire substrates.This controllable approach opens a new way to produce large area and uniform 2D alloy film,which has the potential for the construction of optoelectronic devices with tailored spectral responses.展开更多
Accurate and clear bioimaging is crucial in the field of medical diagnosis.High-quality bioimaging requires to avoid the effects of ambient light as well as the absorption of biological tissues.Nearinfrared(NIR)narrow...Accurate and clear bioimaging is crucial in the field of medical diagnosis.High-quality bioimaging requires to avoid the effects of ambient light as well as the absorption of biological tissues.Nearinfrared(NIR)narrowband detectors located at wavelength from 650 to 900 nm can meet these requirements;thus,they are the potential solution.In this work,we construct a filter-free and self-power NIR narrowband photodetector based on the structure of n-CdSe/p-Sb_(2)(S_(1-x),Se_(x))_(3)heterojunction,and achieve a narrow spectral response at 735 nm with a full width at half-maximum of 35.3 nm in the detector.Further,the imaging characteristics of the NIR narrowband detector are explored,verifying the ability to narrowband detection and imaging.This filter-free and self-power NIR narrowband detector shows considerable promise in real-life applications.展开更多
Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production is a green sustainable technology,in which highly-efficient steady photocatalysts are fundamentally required.In this work,unique CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-M0_(1...Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production is a green sustainable technology,in which highly-efficient steady photocatalysts are fundamentally required.In this work,unique CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-M0_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) photocatalyst constructed by CdS hollow nano-spheres with successively surface-modified Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S shell and defect-rich MO_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) ultrathin nanosheets was reported for the first time.Interestingly,the Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S shell could greatly enhance the photo-stability and reduce the carrier recombination of CdS.Meanwhile,enriching active sites and accelerating charge transfer could be achieved via anchoring defect-rich Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) onto CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S hollow heterostructures.Specifically,the optimized CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-Mo_(1-x)W_(x)Sa(6 h Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-coating,7 wt.%Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2),x=0.5)hybrid delivered an exceptional H_(2) generation rate of 215.99 mmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1),which is approximately 502,134,and 23 times that of pure CdS,CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S,and 3 wt.%Pt-loaded CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S,respectively.Remarkably,a high H_(2) evolution reaction(HER)apparent quantum yield(AQY)of 64.81%was obtained under 420-nm irradiation.In addition,the CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) was also durable for H2 production under long-term irradiation.This work provides valuable inspirations to rational design and synthesis of efficient and stable hybrid photocatalysts for solar energy conversion.展开更多
The piezotronics effect utilizes a piezopotential to modulate and control current in piezo-semiconductors.Ferroelectric materials,as a type of piezoelectric materials,possess piezoelectric coefficients that are signif...The piezotronics effect utilizes a piezopotential to modulate and control current in piezo-semiconductors.Ferroelectric materials,as a type of piezoelectric materials,possess piezoelectric coefficients that are significantly larger than those found in conventional piezoelectric materials.Here,we propose a strain modulated ferroelectric field-effect transistor(St-FeFET)utilizing external strain instead of gate voltage to achieve ferroelectric modulation,which eliminates the need for gate voltage.By applying a very small strain(0.01%),the St-FeFET can achieve a maximum on-off current ratio of 1250%and realizes a gauge factor(GF)of 1.19×10^(6),which is much higher than that of conventional strain sensors.This work proposes a new method for realizing highly sensitive strain sensors and presents innovative approaches to the operation methods of ferroelectric field-effect transistors as well as potential applications for coupling of strain sensors and various devices across different fields.展开更多
Transition metal dichalcogenide(TMD)alloys and heterostructures are attracting increasing attention thanks to their unique electronic,optical,and interfacial properties.However,the growth fundamental of TMD alloys and...Transition metal dichalcogenide(TMD)alloys and heterostructures are attracting increasing attention thanks to their unique electronic,optical,and interfacial properties.However,the growth fundamental of TMD alloys and heterostructures during one-step growth is still beyond understanding.Here,thermogravimetric(TG/DTG)technology is introduced to predict the evolution of the precursor(MoO_(3)and WO_(3))concentration in the vapor during growth.We establish the correlation between precursor concentration and the corresponding growth behavior.TG/DTG predication suggests that tuning precursor temperature and powder ratio can alter their concentration in the vapor,well explaining the formation of Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2) alloy or MoSe_(2)-WSe_(2) heterostructure at different growth conditions.Based on the TG/DTG analysis,we further design and grow a complex MoSe_(2)-Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2)-WSe_(2) heterostructure and Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2) monolayer alloys,confirming the validity of TG/DTG prediction in TMD crystal synthesis.Thus,employing TG/DTG to predict the synthesis of two-dimensional materials is of importance to understand the TMD growth behavior and provide guidance to the desired TMD heterostructure formation for future photoelectric devices.展开更多
In this study,a sequence of Ce_(2)[Zr_(1-x)(Co_(1/2)W_(1/2))_(x)]_(3)(MoO_(4))_(9)(CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M)(x=0.02e0.10)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties were obtained by the traditional solid-phase me...In this study,a sequence of Ce_(2)[Zr_(1-x)(Co_(1/2)W_(1/2))_(x)]_(3)(MoO_(4))_(9)(CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M)(x=0.02e0.10)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties were obtained by the traditional solid-phase method.The crystal structure,dielectric properties,and chemical bond characters of the ceramics were characterized and analyzed.X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis show that CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M could form a single-phase of the triangular crystal system in the entire doping range.The microstructure of the ceramic samples was obtained by scanning electron microscopy.The sintering temperature was reduced and the gain of the sample was refined as the increase of doping ion content.Furthermore,the intrinsic factors affecting the properties of CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M were analyzed by employing P-V-L theory and through in-depth infrared analysis.When x was 0.04 and the sintering temperature was 750C,the best dielectric properties of the samples were achieved,includingεr=9.95,Q·f=80,803 GHz(at 9.99 GHz),and tf=-9.10 ppm/℃.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20040610024)
文摘AgGa_(1-x)In_(x)Se_(2)polycrystals were synthesized by the method of mechanical oscillation and temperature oscillation.X-ray diffraction spectra of polycrystal powder are conformable with the JCPDS cards.Lattice constants a and c calculated from the XRD were found to obey Vegard's law.The melting point of AgGa_(0.8)In_(0.2)Se_(2)obtained by means of differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)is 796.53℃.The DSC curve also show that there are no other transformation points below the melting point.The results indicate that polycrystalline materials synthesized by the method mentioned above are high-quality and can be used to grow single crystals by the vertical Bridgman technology.
基金the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.61922005 and U1930105)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.JQ20027)+2 种基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62005003)The General Program of Science and Technology Development Project of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(No.KM202110005008)The Basic Research Foundation of Beijing University of Technology(No.048000546320504).
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)transition-metal dichalcogenide materials(TMDs)alloys have a wide range of applications in the field of optoelectronics due to their capacity to achieve wide modulation of the band gap with fully tunable compositions.However,it is still a challenge for growing alloys with uniform components and large lateral size due to the random distribution of the crystal nucleus locations.Here,we applied a simple but effective promoter assisted liquid phase chemical vapor deposition(CVD)method,in which the quantity ratio of promoter to metal precursor can be controlled precisely,leading to tiny amounts of transition metal oxide precursors deposition onto the substrates in a highly uniform and reproducible manner,which can effectively control the uniform distribution of element components and nucleation sites.By this method,a series of monolayer Nb_(1−x)W_(x)Se_(2)alloy films with fully tunable compositions and centimeter scale have been successfully synthesized on sapphire substrates.This controllable approach opens a new way to produce large area and uniform 2D alloy film,which has the potential for the construction of optoelectronic devices with tailored spectral responses.
基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project,Grant/Award Numbers:2020M680101,2021T140233Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:2021XXJS028+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:61725401,61904058,62050039the Graduates'Innovation Fund of Huazhong University of Science and Technology,Grant/Award Number:2021yjsCXCY051the National Key R&D Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2016YFA0204000。
文摘Accurate and clear bioimaging is crucial in the field of medical diagnosis.High-quality bioimaging requires to avoid the effects of ambient light as well as the absorption of biological tissues.Nearinfrared(NIR)narrowband detectors located at wavelength from 650 to 900 nm can meet these requirements;thus,they are the potential solution.In this work,we construct a filter-free and self-power NIR narrowband photodetector based on the structure of n-CdSe/p-Sb_(2)(S_(1-x),Se_(x))_(3)heterojunction,and achieve a narrow spectral response at 735 nm with a full width at half-maximum of 35.3 nm in the detector.Further,the imaging characteristics of the NIR narrowband detector are explored,verifying the ability to narrowband detection and imaging.This filter-free and self-power NIR narrowband detector shows considerable promise in real-life applications.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51802170,51772162,and 21801150)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2019MB001,ZR2018BEM014,and ZR2019JQ14)+3 种基金the Youth Innovation and Technology Foundation of Shandong Higher Education Institutions,China(No.2019KJC004)the Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(No.ts201712047)the Special Fund Project to Guide Development of Local Science and Technology by Central Government,the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Jilin University(No.2019-22)the Taishan Scholar Program of Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology.
文摘Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen(H_(2))production is a green sustainable technology,in which highly-efficient steady photocatalysts are fundamentally required.In this work,unique CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-M0_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) photocatalyst constructed by CdS hollow nano-spheres with successively surface-modified Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S shell and defect-rich MO_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) ultrathin nanosheets was reported for the first time.Interestingly,the Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S shell could greatly enhance the photo-stability and reduce the carrier recombination of CdS.Meanwhile,enriching active sites and accelerating charge transfer could be achieved via anchoring defect-rich Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) onto CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S hollow heterostructures.Specifically,the optimized CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-Mo_(1-x)W_(x)Sa(6 h Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-coating,7 wt.%Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2),x=0.5)hybrid delivered an exceptional H_(2) generation rate of 215.99 mmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1),which is approximately 502,134,and 23 times that of pure CdS,CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S,and 3 wt.%Pt-loaded CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S,respectively.Remarkably,a high H_(2) evolution reaction(HER)apparent quantum yield(AQY)of 64.81%was obtained under 420-nm irradiation.In addition,the CdS/Cd_(0.5)Zn_(0.5)S-Mo_(1-x)W_(x)S_(2) was also durable for H2 production under long-term irradiation.This work provides valuable inspirations to rational design and synthesis of efficient and stable hybrid photocatalysts for solar energy conversion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52192611)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.Z230024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘The piezotronics effect utilizes a piezopotential to modulate and control current in piezo-semiconductors.Ferroelectric materials,as a type of piezoelectric materials,possess piezoelectric coefficients that are significantly larger than those found in conventional piezoelectric materials.Here,we propose a strain modulated ferroelectric field-effect transistor(St-FeFET)utilizing external strain instead of gate voltage to achieve ferroelectric modulation,which eliminates the need for gate voltage.By applying a very small strain(0.01%),the St-FeFET can achieve a maximum on-off current ratio of 1250%and realizes a gauge factor(GF)of 1.19×10^(6),which is much higher than that of conventional strain sensors.This work proposes a new method for realizing highly sensitive strain sensors and presents innovative approaches to the operation methods of ferroelectric field-effect transistors as well as potential applications for coupling of strain sensors and various devices across different fields.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of Giina(Nos.51702368,61974166,and 11674401)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Nos.2018JJ3684 and 2019JJ40358)+1 种基金Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(No.2018CX045)the Mechanism Research Funds for the Central South University(No.1053320181264)are acknowledged for financial support.
文摘Transition metal dichalcogenide(TMD)alloys and heterostructures are attracting increasing attention thanks to their unique electronic,optical,and interfacial properties.However,the growth fundamental of TMD alloys and heterostructures during one-step growth is still beyond understanding.Here,thermogravimetric(TG/DTG)technology is introduced to predict the evolution of the precursor(MoO_(3)and WO_(3))concentration in the vapor during growth.We establish the correlation between precursor concentration and the corresponding growth behavior.TG/DTG predication suggests that tuning precursor temperature and powder ratio can alter their concentration in the vapor,well explaining the formation of Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2) alloy or MoSe_(2)-WSe_(2) heterostructure at different growth conditions.Based on the TG/DTG analysis,we further design and grow a complex MoSe_(2)-Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2)-WSe_(2) heterostructure and Mo_(x)W_(1-x)Se_(2) monolayer alloys,confirming the validity of TG/DTG prediction in TMD crystal synthesis.Thus,employing TG/DTG to predict the synthesis of two-dimensional materials is of importance to understand the TMD growth behavior and provide guidance to the desired TMD heterostructure formation for future photoelectric devices.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51972143,51872119)This project is supported by State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic and Fine Processing Tsinghua University(No.KFZD202101).
文摘In this study,a sequence of Ce_(2)[Zr_(1-x)(Co_(1/2)W_(1/2))_(x)]_(3)(MoO_(4))_(9)(CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M)(x=0.02e0.10)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties were obtained by the traditional solid-phase method.The crystal structure,dielectric properties,and chemical bond characters of the ceramics were characterized and analyzed.X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis show that CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M could form a single-phase of the triangular crystal system in the entire doping range.The microstructure of the ceramic samples was obtained by scanning electron microscopy.The sintering temperature was reduced and the gain of the sample was refined as the increase of doping ion content.Furthermore,the intrinsic factors affecting the properties of CZ_(1-x)(CW)_(x)M were analyzed by employing P-V-L theory and through in-depth infrared analysis.When x was 0.04 and the sintering temperature was 750C,the best dielectric properties of the samples were achieved,includingεr=9.95,Q·f=80,803 GHz(at 9.99 GHz),and tf=-9.10 ppm/℃.
