Construction of Co_(2)NiO_(4)@MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)nanoparticles with multiple hetero-interfaces for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption

Nanocomposites with heterogeneous structures and magneto-electric synergistic losses have broad prospects for improving electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption performance.In this study,we synthesized Co_(2)NiO_(4)@MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)nanoparticles with abundant hetero-interfaces and multiple magnetoelectric loss mechanisms by a facile hydrothermal method.The excess 0.5 oxygen atoms in MnCo_(2)O_(4.5) produce more vacancies and contribute to the enhancement of electrical conductivity.Sequential nanoneedle clusters facilitate multiple reflections and absorption of EMW in the materials,which are accompanied by an abundance of heterogeneous interfaces to improve the dielectric loss.The Co_(2)NiO_(4)@MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)composites showed a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of30.01 dB and a superior effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 6.12 GHz(11.88 GHze18 GHz)at a thickness of 2.00 mm.Computer Simulation Technology(CST)revealed that the obtained particles show very low radar crosssection(RCS)values and almost full coverage angles.The maximum reduction of RCS at vertical incidence reaches 19.98 dB m2.The Co_(2)NiO_(4)@MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)nanoparticles exhibit outstanding radar attenuation properties,which can effectively inhibit the reflection and scattering of EMW.Therefore,the prepared Co_(2)NiO_(4)@MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)absorbers have great application potential in the field of EMW absorption.

Construction of Ru/WO3 with hetero-interface structure for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction

Water electrolysis is considered as one most promising technique for hydrogen production.The high efficiency electrocatalyst is the key to accelerating the sluggish kinetics of the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER) in alkaline media.In this work,an efficient HER electrocatalyst with hetero-interfacial metal-metal oxide structure was constructed through a redox solid phase reaction(SPR) strategy.During the annealing process under Ar atmosphere,RuO_(2) and WS_(2)in RuO_(2)/WS_(2)precursor were converted to Ru nanoparticles(NPs) and WO3in situ,where tiny Ru NPs and oxygen vacancies were uniformly distributed onto the newly formed WO3nanosheets.Different characterization techniques were adopted to confirm the successful formation of Ru/WO_(3)electrocatalyst(RWOC).The optimized RWOC sample annealed at 400℃ exhibited the low overpotential value of 13 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)and strong durability under the alkaline condition.Density functional theoretical calculations further revealed that the promoted adsorption/desorption rate of reaction intermediates and the accelerated kinetics of HER process were deduced to the synergistic effect between Ru and WO_(3)in electrocatalyst.This work provides a feasible method to fabricate highly efficient HER electrocatalysts.

Ultrafine Vacancy-Rich Nb_(2)O_(5)Semiconductors Confined in Carbon Nanosheets Boost Dielectric Polarization for High-Attenuation Microwave Absorption

The integration of nano-semiconductors into electromagnetic wave absorption materials is a highly desirable strategy for intensifying dielectric polarization loss;achieving high-attenuation microwave absorption and realizing in-depth comprehension of dielectric loss mechanisms remain challenges.Herein,ultrafine oxygen vacancy-rich Nb_(2)O_(5)semiconductors are confined in carbon nanosheets(ov-Nb_(2)O_(5)/CNS)to boost dielectric polarization and achieve high attenuation.The polarization relaxation,electromagnetic response,and impedance matching of the ov-Nb_(2)O_(5)/CNS are significantly facilitated by the Nb_(2)O_(5)semiconductors with rich oxygen vacancies,which consequently realizes an extremely high attenuation performance of-80.8 dB(>99.999999%wave absorption)at 2.76 mm.As a dielectric polarization center,abundant Nb_(2)O_(5)–carbon heterointerfaces can intensify interfacial polarization loss to strengthen dielectric polarization,and the presence of oxygen vacancies endows Nb_(2)O_(5)semiconductors with abundant charge separation sites to reinforce electric dipole polarization.Moreover,the three-dimensional reconstruction of the absorber using microcomputer tomography technology provides insight into the intensification of the unique lamellar morphology regarding multiple reflection and scattering dissipation characteristics.Additionally,ov-Nb_(2)O_(5)/CNS demonstrates excellent application potential by curing into a microwave-absorbing,machinable,and heat-dissipating plate.This work provides insight into the dielectric polarization loss mechanisms of nano-semiconductor/carbon composites and inspires the design of high-performance microwave absorption materials.

Hetero‑Interfaces on Cu Electrode for Enhanced Electrochemical Conversion of CO_(2)to Multi‑Carbon Products

Electrochemical CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to multi-carbon products would simultaneously reduce CO_(2)emission and produce high-value chemicals.Herein,we report Cu electrodes modified by metal–organic framework(MOF)exhibiting enhanced electrocatalytic performance to convert CO_(2) into ethylene and ethanol.The Zr-based MOF,UiO-66 would in situ transform into amorphous ZrOx nanoparticles(a-ZrO_(x)),constructing a-ZrOx/Cu hetero-interface as a dual-site catalyst.The Faradaic efficiency of multi-carbon(C2+)products for optimal UiO-66-coated Cu(0.5-UiO/Cu)electrode reaches a high value of 74%at−1.05 V versus RHE.The intrinsic activity for C2+products on 0.5-UiO/Cu electrode is about two times higher than that of Cu foil.In situ surface-enhanced Raman spectra demonstrate that UiO-66-derived a-ZrO_(x)coating can promote the stabilization of atop-bound CO^(*)intermediates on Cu surface during CO_(2)electrolysis,leading to increased CO^(*)coverage and facilitating the C–C coupling process.The present study gives new insights into tailoring the adsorption configurations of CO_(2)RR intermediate by designing dual-site electrocatalysts with hetero-interfaces.

MOCVD Growth of Doped GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Heterostructures

The influences of growth techniques of AP-MOCVD GaAs/AlGaAs silicon-doped multi-quantum wells (MQWs), heterostructure bipolar transistors (HBTs), double barrier resonant tunneling diodes(DBRTDs) on their structures and performances were studied. Continuously grown MQWs, that is, no growth interruption at the heterointerfaces, shown blue-shifted, narrower and stronger photoluminescence(PL) compared with interruptedly grown ones.TEM examination of the interrupted interfaces revealed a bright line corresponding to the compositional fluctuation and impurity adsorption, and indicated noncommutative structures of AlGaAs/GaAs and GaAs/AlGaAs interfaces. High performance HBTs and DBRTDs were obtained by continuously grown method while growth interruption caused performance degradation. It was concluded that growth interruption may cause accumulation of residua1 impurities in the ambient as well as compositional fluctuation while continuous growth at very low growth rates can overcome such problems.

Metal–phenolic coordination crystals derived magnetic hollow carbon spheres for ultrahigh electromagnetic wave absorption

Owing to the tunable compositions and versatile functionality,the development of eco-friendly metal–phenolic coordination crystals derivatives is highly anticipated for electromagnetic wave absorption.In this study,three kinds of magnetic hollow carbon spheres(HCSs)with macro-meso-microporous characteristics,including Fe/HCS,Co/HCS,and CoNi/HCS,are successfully fabricated via the co-operative hard template and self-assembling process,in which magnetic particles are encapsulated in carbon shell matrix after the pyrolysis of metal–polyphenol coordination crystals and further subsequent template removal.On the one hand,hierarchical macro-meso-micropores effectively balance the impedance gap between absorbers and air and introduce structural defects or distortion,leading to matched impedance and enhanced dipolar/defect polarization.On the other hand,wrapped magnetic particles provide uncountable hetero-interfaces and induce ferromagnetic resonance,resulting in strengthened interfacial polarization and additional magnetic loss.In particular,enhanced minimum reflection loss(RL,min)and broadband effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)are achieved with only 10 wt.%filler loading.Specifically,the RL,min and EAB values are-57.5 dB and 7.2 GHz for Fe/HCS,-50.0 dB and 5.8 GHz for Co/HCS,and-52.1 dB and 6.7 GHz for CoNi/HCS,respectively.Moreover,this work provides us a modular-assembly strategy to regulate the hollow cavity of absorbers and simultaneously manipulates the chemical components of absorbers to regulate electromagnetic wave absorption performance.