Constrained by severe bulk charge recombination,the actual photocurrent density of tantalum nitride(Ta3N5)photoanode is much lower than the theoretical maximum value.Herein,we report the doping of phosphorus,a n...Constrained by severe bulk charge recombination,the actual photocurrent density of tantalum nitride(Ta3N5)photoanode is much lower than the theoretical maximum value.Herein,we report the doping of phosphorus,a non-metallic element distinct from oxygen,into Ta3N5,resulting in a photocurrent density 9 times higher than that of pristine Ta3N5.Systematic characterization reveals that the phosphorus doping simultaneously enhances the bulk charge separation efficiency and surface charge injection efficiency of Ta3N5,and induces favorable band energy restructuring.Specifically,a type-II homojunction formed between phosphorus-doped near-surface region and bulk Ta3N5 effectively promotes the separation and transfer of photogenerated holes and electrons.Further modification with a Ni Fe-based cocatalyst enables the optimized photoanode to deliver a photocurrent density of 10 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and an applied bias photo-to-current efficiency of 1.78%at 0.95 V versus RHE.Our work provides a foundation for the development of a broader range of non-metal doped semiconductors.展开更多
Photoelectrochemical water oxidation(PEC-WO)as a green and sustainable route to produce H2O2has attracted extensive attentions.However,water oxidation to H2O2via a 2e- pathway is thermodynamically more ...Photoelectrochemical water oxidation(PEC-WO)as a green and sustainable route to produce H2O2has attracted extensive attentions.However,water oxidation to H2O2via a 2e- pathway is thermodynamically more difficult than to O2via a 4e-pathway.Herein,with a series of BiVO4-based photoanodes,the decisive factors determining the PEC activity and selectivity are elucidated,combining a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations.It is discovered that the ZnO/BiVO4photoanode(ZnO/BVO)forms a Type-Ⅱheterojunction in energy level alignment.The accelerated photogenerated charge separationransfer dynamics generates denser surface holes and higher surface photovoltage.Therefore,the activity of water oxidation reaction is promoted.The selectivity of PEC-WO to H2O2is found to be potential-dependent,i.e.,at the lower potentials(PEC-dominated),surface hole density determines the selectivity;and at the higher potentials(electrochemical-dominated),surface reaction barriers govern the selectivity.For the ZnO/BVO heterojunction photoanode,the higher surface hole density facilitates the generation of OH·and the subsequent OH·/OH·coupling to form H2O2,thus rising up with potentials;at the higher potentials,the 2-electron pathway barrier over ZnO/BVO surface is lower than over BVO surface,which benefits from the electronic structure regulation by the underlying ZnO alleviating the over-strong adsorption of*OH on BVO,thus,the two-electron pathway to produce H2O2is more favored than on BVO surface.This work highlights the crucial role of band energy structure of semiconductors on both PEC reaction activity and selectivity,and the knowledge gained is expected to be extended to other photoeletrochemical reactions.展开更多
Transition-metal phosphides(TMPs)with high catalytic activity are widely used in the design of electrodes for water splitting.However,a major challenge is how to achieve the trade-off between activity and stability of...Transition-metal phosphides(TMPs)with high catalytic activity are widely used in the design of electrodes for water splitting.However,a major challenge is how to achieve the trade-off between activity and stability of TMPs.Herein,a novel method for synthesizing CoP nanoparticles encapsu-lated in a rich-defect carbon shell(CoP/DCS)is developed through the self-assembly of modified polycyclic aromatic molecules.The graft and removal of high-activity C-N bonds of aromatic molecules render the controllable design of crystallite defects of carbon shell.The density functional theory calculation indicates that the carbon defects with unpaired electrons could effectively tailor the band structure of CoP.Benefiting from the improved activity and corrosion resistance,the CoP/DCS delivers outstanding difunctional hydrogen evolution reaction(88 mV)and oxygen evolution reaction(251 mV)performances at 10 mA cm−2current density.Furthermore,the coupled water electrolyzer with CoP/DCS as both the cathode and anode presents ultralow cell voltages of 1.49 V to achieve 10 mA cm−2with long-time stability.This strategy to improve TMPs electrocatalyst with rich-DCS and heterogeneous structure will inspire the design of other transition metal compound electrocatalysts for water splitting.展开更多
SnTe has received considerable attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to the representative thermoelectric material of PbTe.However,excessive hole carrier concentration in SnTe results in an extremely lo...SnTe has received considerable attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to the representative thermoelectric material of PbTe.However,excessive hole carrier concentration in SnTe results in an extremely low Seebeck coefficient and high thermal conductivity,which makes it exhibit relatively inferior thermoelectric properties.In this work,the thermoelectric performance of p-type SnTe is enhanced through regulating its energy band structures and reducing its electronic thermal conductivity by combining Bi doping with CdSe alloying.First,the carrier concentration of SnTe is successfully suppressed via Bi doping,which significantly decreases the electronic thermal conductivity.Then,the convergence and flattening of the valence bands by alloying CdSe effectively improves the effective mass of SnTe while restraining its carrier mobility.Finally,a maximum figure of merit(ZT) of~ 0.87 at 823 K and an average ZT of~ 0.51 at 300-823 K have been achieved in Sn0.96Bi0.04Te-5%CdSe.Our results indicate that decreasing the electronic thermal conductivity is an effective means of improving the performance of thermoelectric materials with a high carrier concentration.展开更多
Metal halide perovskite nanostructures have emerged as low-dimensional semiconductors of great significance in many fields such as photovoltaics,photonics,and optoelectronics.Extensive efforts on the controlled synthe...Metal halide perovskite nanostructures have emerged as low-dimensional semiconductors of great significance in many fields such as photovoltaics,photonics,and optoelectronics.Extensive efforts on the controlled synthesis of perovskite nanostructures have been made towards potential device applications.The engineering of their band structures holds great promise in the rational tuning of the electronic and optical properties of perovskite nanostructures,which is one of the keys to achieving efficient and multifunctional optoelectronic devices.In this article,we summarize recent advances in band structure engineering of perovskite nanostructures.A survey of bandgap engineering of nanostructured perovskites is firstly presented from the aspects of dimensionality tailoring,compositional substitution,phase segregation and transition,as well as strain and pressure stimuli.The strategies of electronic doping are then reviewed,including defect-induced self-doping,inorganic or organic molecules-based chemical doping,and modification by metal ions or nanostructures.Based on the bandgap engineering and electronic doping,discussions on engineering energy band alignments in perovskite nanostructures are provided for building high-performance perovskite p-n junctions and heterostructures.At last,we provide our perspectives in engineering band structures of perovskite nanostructures towards future low-energy optoelectronics technologies.展开更多
A new intermetallic compound, Sm3In5, has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded niobium tube at high temperature. Its crystal structure was established by single-cryst...A new intermetallic compound, Sm3In5, has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded niobium tube at high temperature. Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Sm3In5 crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Cmcm with a = 10.0137(8), b = 8.1211(7), c = 10.3858(8) A, V = 844.60(1) A^3, Z = 4, Mr = 1025.15, Dc = 8.062 g/cm^3, μ = 33.791 mm^-1, F(000) = 1724, the final R = 0.0346 and wR = 0.0775 for 533 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). The structure of Sm3In5 belongs to the modified Pu3Pd5 type. It is isostructural with La3In5 and β-Y3In5, containing one-dimensional (1D) [In5] cluster chains along the c-axis, which are weakly interconnected via In-In bonds (3.345A) to form a three-dimensional (3D) structure. The samarium cations are located at the voids between the 1D [In5] cluster chains. Band structure calculations based on Density Function Theory (DFT) method indicate that Sm3In5 is metallic.展开更多
The first-principles density-functional calculation was conducted to investigate the electronic band structures of titanium dioxide with heavy nitrogen doping(TiO2-xNx).The calculation results indicate that when x≤0....The first-principles density-functional calculation was conducted to investigate the electronic band structures of titanium dioxide with heavy nitrogen doping(TiO2-xNx).The calculation results indicate that when x≤0.25,isolated N 2p states appear above the valence-band maximum of TiO2 without a band-gap narrowing between O 2p and Ti 3d states.When x≥0.50,an obvious band gap narrowing between O 2p and Ti 3d states was observed along with the existence of isolated N 2p states above the valence-band of TiO2,indicating that the mechanism proposed by Asahi et al operates under heavy nitrogen doping condition.展开更多
A radial basis function collocation method based on the nonlocal elastic continuum theory is developed to compute the band structures of nanoscale multilayered phononic crystals. The effects of nonlocal imperfect inte...A radial basis function collocation method based on the nonlocal elastic continuum theory is developed to compute the band structures of nanoscale multilayered phononic crystals. The effects of nonlocal imperfect interfaces on band structures of transverse waves propagating obliquely or vertically in the system are studied. The correctness of the present method is verified by comparing the numerical results with those obtained by applying the transfer matrix method in the case of nonlocal perfect interface. Furthermore, the influences of the nanoscale size, the impedance ratio and the incident angle on the cut-off frequency and band structures are investigated and discussed in detail. Numerical results show that the nonlocal interface imperfections have significant effects on the band structures in the macroscopic and microscopic scale.展开更多
A new intermetallic compound,YbCu6In6,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-cryst...A new intermetallic compound,YbCu6In6,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.YbCu6In6 crystallizes in tetragonal space group I4/mmm with a = 9.2283(5),c = 5.4015(4),V = 460.00(5) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 1243.20,Dc = 8.976 g/cm3,μ = 38.243 mm-1,F(000) = 1076,and the final R = 0.0258 and wR = 0.0602 for 173 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I).The structure of YbCu6In6 belongs to the ThMn12 type.It is isostructural with RECu6In6(RE = Y,Ce,Pr,Nd,Gd,Tb,Dy),containing one-dimensional(1D) [Cu10In6] cluster chain along the c axis,which is interconnected via sharing the Cu(1) atoms to form a three-dimensional(3D) [Cu6In6] framework with Yb atoms encapsulated in the 1D tunnels along the c axis.Band structure calculations based on Density Functional Theory(DFT) method indicate that YbCu6In6 is metallic.展开更多
Band structure and bonding properties have been investigated in terms of periodic density functional theory(DFT) method,and two-photon absorption(TPA) spectra have been simulated by two-band model for ZnGeP2 and A...Band structure and bonding properties have been investigated in terms of periodic density functional theory(DFT) method,and two-photon absorption(TPA) spectra have been simulated by two-band model for ZnGeP2 and AgGaS2 crystals.It has been predicted that the AgGaS2 crystal has a wider window of nonlinear transmission,and the laser pumping energy larger than 1.02 and 1.35 eV will lead to deleterious TPA of higher nonlinear effect for ZnGeP2 and AgGaS2 crystals,respectively.Electron origin of TPA for them is also discussed.展开更多
Doping with various impurities is an effective approach to improve the photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2. Here, we explore the effect of oxygen vacancy on geometric and elec- tronic properties of compensated (i...Doping with various impurities is an effective approach to improve the photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2. Here, we explore the effect of oxygen vacancy on geometric and elec- tronic properties of compensated (i.e. V-N and Cr-C) and non-compensated (i.e. V-C and Cr-N) codoped anatase TiO2 by performing extensive density functional theory calculations. Theoretical results show that oxygen vacancy prefers to the neighboring site of metal dopant (i.e. V or Cr atom). After introduction of oxygen vacancy, the unoccupied impurity bands located within band gap of these codoped TiO2 will be filled with electrons, and the posi- tion of conduction band offset does not change obviously, which result in the reduction of photoinduced carrier recombination and the good performance for hydrogen production via water splitting. Moreover, we find that oxygen vacancy is easily introduced in V-N codoped TiO2 under O-poor condition. These theoretical insights are helpful for designing codoped TiO2 with high photoelectrochemical performance.展开更多
Artificially constructed van der Waals heterostructures(vdWHs)provide an ideal platform for realizing emerging quantum phenomena in condensed matter physics.Two methods for building vdWHs have been developed:stacking ...Artificially constructed van der Waals heterostructures(vdWHs)provide an ideal platform for realizing emerging quantum phenomena in condensed matter physics.Two methods for building vdWHs have been developed:stacking two-dimensional(2D)materials into a bilayer structure with different lattice constants,or with different orientations.The interlayer coupling stemming from commensurate or incommensurate superlattice pattern plays an important role in vdWHs for modulating the band structures and generating new electronic states.In this article,we review a series of novel quantum states discovered in two model vdWH systems—graphene/hexagonal boron nitride(hBN)hetero-bilayer and twisted bilayer graphene(tBLG),and discuss how the electronic structures are modified by such stacking and twisting.We also provide perspectives for future studies on hetero-bilayer materials,from which an expansion of 2D material phase library is expected.展开更多
A new intermetallic compound,Tb3Co4Sn13,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-cry...A new intermetallic compound,Tb3Co4Sn13,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Tb3Co4Sn13 crystallizes in cubic,space group Pm3n(No.223) with a = 9.5072(2) ,V = 859.33(3) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 2255.45,Dc = 8.717 g/cm3,μ = 34.369 mm-1,F(000) = 1906,and the final R = 0.0140 and wR = 0.0312 for 199 observed reflections with I〉 2σ(I).The structure of Tb3Co4Sn13 belongs to the Yb3Rh4Sn13 type.It is isostructural with RE3Co4Sn13(RE = La,Ce),featuring a 3D [Co4Sn12] framework based on [CoSn6] trigonal prisms.The [CoSn6] trigonal prisms are interconnected via corner-sharing and Sn-Sn bonds to form a 3D [Co4Sn12] framework.The other Sn and Tb atoms are located in the spacers of the 3D framework.Band structure calculations indicate that Tb3Co4Sn13 is metallic.展开更多
EuMg6Sn3.67 has been synthesized by reacting the mixture of the corresponding pure elements at high temperature, and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. EuMg6Sn3.67 crystallizes in he...EuMg6Sn3.67 has been synthesized by reacting the mixture of the corresponding pure elements at high temperature, and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. EuMg6Sn3.67 crystallizes in hexagonal space group P63/m (No. 176) with a = 11.7259(4), c = 4.5507(2) A, V= 541.88(4)A3 Z = 2, Mr = 734.60, Dc= 4.502 g/cm3, μ = 14.348 mm-1, F(000) = 638, the final R = 0.0128 and wR = 0.0378 for 464 observed reflections with 1 〉 2σ-(1). EuMg6Sn3.67 is closely related to the Ba2Mg2GeT.33 structure type and features a three-dimensional [Mg6Sn3.67] framework with one-dimensional hexagonal tunnels along the c-axis occupied by the Eu atoms. Electronic structure calculation indicates that the title compound is metallic.展开更多
Development of low-cost and efficient photocatalytic materials with visible-light response is of urgent need for solving energy and environmental problems.Here,a metal-free two-dimensional(2D)π-conjugated hybrid g-C_...Development of low-cost and efficient photocatalytic materials with visible-light response is of urgent need for solving energy and environmental problems.Here,a metal-free two-dimensional(2D)π-conjugated hybrid g-C3N4photocatalyst with tunable band structure was prepared by a novel one-pot bottom-up method based on a supersaturated precipitation process of urea and triethanolamine(TEOA)solution.The microstructure of the hybrid g-C3N4is revealed to be a compound of periodic tri-s-triazine units grafted with N-doped graphene(GR)fragments.From experimental evidence and theoretical calculations,the two differentπ-conjugated fragments in the hybrid g-C3N4material are proved to construct a 2D in-plane junction structure,thereby expanding the light absorption range and accelerating the interface charge transfer.Theπ-conjugated electron coupling in the 2D photocatalyst eliminates the grain boundary effect,and the coupled highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO)effectively promotes the separation of photo-induced charge carriers.Compared with the g-C3N4prepared by the conventional method,the visible-light H2 production activity of the optimized sample is enhanced by 253%.This work provides a new strategy of constructing metal-free g-C3N4hybrids for efficient photocatalytic water splitting.展开更多
A mercury pnictide halide semiconductor Hg19As10Br18(1) has been prepared by the solid-state reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic,...A mercury pnictide halide semiconductor Hg19As10Br18(1) has been prepared by the solid-state reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic,space group P with a = 11.262(4),b = 11.352(4),c = 12.309(5) ,α = 105.724(2),β = 105.788(4),γ = 109.0780(10)° and V = 1314.3(8) 3.The structure of 1 is composed of parallel perovskite-like layers bridged by the linearly coordinated Br atoms to form a three-dimensional framework.The optical properties were investigated in terms of the diffuse reflectance spectrum.The electronic band structure along with density of states(DOS) calculated by DFT method indicates that compound 1 is a semiconductor with an indirect band gap,and that the optical absorption is mainly originated from the charge transitions from Br-4p and As-4p to the Hg-6s states.展开更多
Optical gains of type-Ⅱ In Ga As/Ga As Bi quantum wells(QWs) with W, N, and M shapes are analyzed theoretically for near-infrared laser applications. The bandgap and wave functions are calculated using the self-con...Optical gains of type-Ⅱ In Ga As/Ga As Bi quantum wells(QWs) with W, N, and M shapes are analyzed theoretically for near-infrared laser applications. The bandgap and wave functions are calculated using the self-consistent k·p Hamiltonian, taking into account valence band mixing and the strain effect. Our calculations show that the M-shaped type-Ⅱ QWs are a promising structure for making 1.3 um lasers at room temperature because they can easily be used to obtain 1.3 um for photoluminescence with a proper thickness and have large wave-function overlap for high optical gain.展开更多
The bulk crystal of LiSrBO3 (8.39 g) with a size of 21mm × 20mm × 15mm was grown by high temperature solution growth method. The relationship between growth habit and crystal structure was discussed. The t...The bulk crystal of LiSrBO3 (8.39 g) with a size of 21mm × 20mm × 15mm was grown by high temperature solution growth method. The relationship between growth habit and crystal structure was discussed. The transmission spectrum shows an UV absorption edge at about 300 nm. The melting temperature of this crystal was detemained to be 942 ℃ by DTA-TG measurement. The band structure of the LiSrBO3 crystal was studied by means of the first principle method. An indirect band gap was found to be about 4.0 eV, and a low dielectric constant was estimated to be about 1.9 in terms of theoretical results.展开更多
We adopt the density function theory with generalized approximation by the Beeke exchange plus Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional to calculate the electronic first-principles band structure of tin-phthalocyanine (S...We adopt the density function theory with generalized approximation by the Beeke exchange plus Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional to calculate the electronic first-principles band structure of tin-phthalocyanine (SnPc). The intermolecular interaction related to transport behavior was analyzed from the F-point wave function as well as from the bandwidths and band gaps. From the calculated bandwidths of the frontier bands as well as the effective masses of the electron and hole, it can be concluded that the mobility of the electron is about two times larger than that of the hole. Furthermore, when several bands near the Fermi surface are taken into account, we find that the interband gaps within the unoccupied bands are generally smaller than those of the occupied bands, indicating that the electron can hop from one band to another which is much easier than the hole. This may happen through electron-phonon coupling for instance, thus effectively yielding an even larger mobility for the electron than for the hole. These facts indicate that in SnPc the electrons are the dominant carriers in transport, in contrast to most organic materials.展开更多
Materials with kagome lattices have attracted significant research attention due to their nontrivial features in energy bands.We theoretically investigate the evolution of electronic band structures of kagome lattices...Materials with kagome lattices have attracted significant research attention due to their nontrivial features in energy bands.We theoretically investigate the evolution of electronic band structures of kagome lattices in response to uniaxial strain using both a tight-binding model and an antidot model based on a periodic muffin-tin potential.It is found that the Dirac points move with applied strain.Furthermore,the flat band of unstrained kagome lattices is found to develop into a highly anisotropic shape under a stretching strain along y direction,forming a partially flat band with a region dispersionless along ky direction while dispersive along kx direction.Our results shed light on the possibility of engineering the electronic band structures of kagome materials by mechanical strain.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22472071,21832005,22072168,22002175)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.21JR7RA440)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA21061011)。
摘要Constrained by severe bulk charge recombination,the actual photocurrent density of tantalum nitride(Ta3N5)photoanode is much lower than the theoretical maximum value.Herein,we report the doping of phosphorus,a non-metallic element distinct from oxygen,into Ta3N5,resulting in a photocurrent density 9 times higher than that of pristine Ta3N5.Systematic characterization reveals that the phosphorus doping simultaneously enhances the bulk charge separation efficiency and surface charge injection efficiency of Ta3N5,and induces favorable band energy restructuring.Specifically,a type-II homojunction formed between phosphorus-doped near-surface region and bulk Ta3N5 effectively promotes the separation and transfer of photogenerated holes and electrons.Further modification with a Ni Fe-based cocatalyst enables the optimized photoanode to deliver a photocurrent density of 10 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and an applied bias photo-to-current efficiency of 1.78%at 0.95 V versus RHE.Our work provides a foundation for the development of a broader range of non-metal doped semiconductors.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22478211,22179067,22372017)the Major Fundamental Research Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2022ZD10)。
摘要Photoelectrochemical water oxidation(PEC-WO)as a green and sustainable route to produce H2O2has attracted extensive attentions.However,water oxidation to H2O2via a 2e- pathway is thermodynamically more difficult than to O2via a 4e-pathway.Herein,with a series of BiVO4-based photoanodes,the decisive factors determining the PEC activity and selectivity are elucidated,combining a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations.It is discovered that the ZnO/BiVO4photoanode(ZnO/BVO)forms a Type-Ⅱheterojunction in energy level alignment.The accelerated photogenerated charge separationransfer dynamics generates denser surface holes and higher surface photovoltage.Therefore,the activity of water oxidation reaction is promoted.The selectivity of PEC-WO to H2O2is found to be potential-dependent,i.e.,at the lower potentials(PEC-dominated),surface hole density determines the selectivity;and at the higher potentials(electrochemical-dominated),surface reaction barriers govern the selectivity.For the ZnO/BVO heterojunction photoanode,the higher surface hole density facilitates the generation of OH·and the subsequent OH·/OH·coupling to form H2O2,thus rising up with potentials;at the higher potentials,the 2-electron pathway barrier over ZnO/BVO surface is lower than over BVO surface,which benefits from the electronic structure regulation by the underlying ZnO alleviating the over-strong adsorption of*OH on BVO,thus,the two-electron pathway to produce H2O2is more favored than on BVO surface.This work highlights the crucial role of band energy structure of semiconductors on both PEC reaction activity and selectivity,and the knowledge gained is expected to be extended to other photoeletrochemical reactions.
基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2021174National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:51902326Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,Grant/Award Numbers:201901D211588,20210302124421。
摘要Transition-metal phosphides(TMPs)with high catalytic activity are widely used in the design of electrodes for water splitting.However,a major challenge is how to achieve the trade-off between activity and stability of TMPs.Herein,a novel method for synthesizing CoP nanoparticles encapsu-lated in a rich-defect carbon shell(CoP/DCS)is developed through the self-assembly of modified polycyclic aromatic molecules.The graft and removal of high-activity C-N bonds of aromatic molecules render the controllable design of crystallite defects of carbon shell.The density functional theory calculation indicates that the carbon defects with unpaired electrons could effectively tailor the band structure of CoP.Benefiting from the improved activity and corrosion resistance,the CoP/DCS delivers outstanding difunctional hydrogen evolution reaction(88 mV)and oxygen evolution reaction(251 mV)performances at 10 mA cm−2current density.Furthermore,the coupled water electrolyzer with CoP/DCS as both the cathode and anode presents ultralow cell voltages of 1.49 V to achieve 10 mA cm−2with long-time stability.This strategy to improve TMPs electrocatalyst with rich-DCS and heterogeneous structure will inspire the design of other transition metal compound electrocatalysts for water splitting.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52102234 and 51972094)the High-level Talents Research Initiation Project of Hebei University (No.521000981421)Hebei Province Introduced Overseas Student Funding Project (No.C20210313)。
摘要SnTe has received considerable attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to the representative thermoelectric material of PbTe.However,excessive hole carrier concentration in SnTe results in an extremely low Seebeck coefficient and high thermal conductivity,which makes it exhibit relatively inferior thermoelectric properties.In this work,the thermoelectric performance of p-type SnTe is enhanced through regulating its energy band structures and reducing its electronic thermal conductivity by combining Bi doping with CdSe alloying.First,the carrier concentration of SnTe is successfully suppressed via Bi doping,which significantly decreases the electronic thermal conductivity.Then,the convergence and flattening of the valence bands by alloying CdSe effectively improves the effective mass of SnTe while restraining its carrier mobility.Finally,a maximum figure of merit(ZT) of~ 0.87 at 823 K and an average ZT of~ 0.51 at 300-823 K have been achieved in Sn0.96Bi0.04Te-5%CdSe.Our results indicate that decreasing the electronic thermal conductivity is an effective means of improving the performance of thermoelectric materials with a high carrier concentration.
基金support from Australian Research Council (ARC, FT150100450, IH150100006 and CE170100039)support from the MCATM and the FLEET+1 种基金the support from Shenzhen Nanshan District Pilotage Team Program (LHTD20170006)support from Guangzhou Science and Technology Program (Grant No. 201804010322)
摘要Metal halide perovskite nanostructures have emerged as low-dimensional semiconductors of great significance in many fields such as photovoltaics,photonics,and optoelectronics.Extensive efforts on the controlled synthesis of perovskite nanostructures have been made towards potential device applications.The engineering of their band structures holds great promise in the rational tuning of the electronic and optical properties of perovskite nanostructures,which is one of the keys to achieving efficient and multifunctional optoelectronic devices.In this article,we summarize recent advances in band structure engineering of perovskite nanostructures.A survey of bandgap engineering of nanostructured perovskites is firstly presented from the aspects of dimensionality tailoring,compositional substitution,phase segregation and transition,as well as strain and pressure stimuli.The strategies of electronic doping are then reviewed,including defect-induced self-doping,inorganic or organic molecules-based chemical doping,and modification by metal ions or nanostructures.Based on the bandgap engineering and electronic doping,discussions on engineering energy band alignments in perovskite nanostructures are provided for building high-performance perovskite p-n junctions and heterostructures.At last,we provide our perspectives in engineering band structures of perovskite nanostructures towards future low-energy optoelectronics technologies.
基金supported by the Youth Science Foundation of Jining University (2009QNKJ07 and 2009QNKJ04)
摘要A new intermetallic compound, Sm3In5, has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded niobium tube at high temperature. Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Sm3In5 crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Cmcm with a = 10.0137(8), b = 8.1211(7), c = 10.3858(8) A, V = 844.60(1) A^3, Z = 4, Mr = 1025.15, Dc = 8.062 g/cm^3, μ = 33.791 mm^-1, F(000) = 1724, the final R = 0.0346 and wR = 0.0775 for 533 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). The structure of Sm3In5 belongs to the modified Pu3Pd5 type. It is isostructural with La3In5 and β-Y3In5, containing one-dimensional (1D) [In5] cluster chains along the c-axis, which are weakly interconnected via In-In bonds (3.345A) to form a three-dimensional (3D) structure. The samarium cations are located at the voids between the 1D [In5] cluster chains. Band structure calculations based on Density Function Theory (DFT) method indicate that Sm3In5 is metallic.
基金Funded by the STC Program of the National Science Foundation(No.CTS-0120978)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.2005112001)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(No.2006011051)
摘要The first-principles density-functional calculation was conducted to investigate the electronic band structures of titanium dioxide with heavy nitrogen doping(TiO2-xNx).The calculation results indicate that when x≤0.25,isolated N 2p states appear above the valence-band maximum of TiO2 without a band-gap narrowing between O 2p and Ti 3d states.When x≥0.50,an obvious band gap narrowing between O 2p and Ti 3d states was observed along with the existence of isolated N 2p states above the valence-band of TiO2,indicating that the mechanism proposed by Asahi et al operates under heavy nitrogen doping condition.
基金supports by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants 11002026, 11372039)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (Grant 3133039)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned (Grant 20121832001)
摘要A radial basis function collocation method based on the nonlocal elastic continuum theory is developed to compute the band structures of nanoscale multilayered phononic crystals. The effects of nonlocal imperfect interfaces on band structures of transverse waves propagating obliquely or vertically in the system are studied. The correctness of the present method is verified by comparing the numerical results with those obtained by applying the transfer matrix method in the case of nonlocal perfect interface. Furthermore, the influences of the nanoscale size, the impedance ratio and the incident angle on the cut-off frequency and band structures are investigated and discussed in detail. Numerical results show that the nonlocal interface imperfections have significant effects on the band structures in the macroscopic and microscopic scale.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21101075)the research foundation for excellent young and middle-aged scientists of Shandong Province (No. BS2011CL009)+2 种基金the Science & Research Program foundation of high education of Shandong Province (No. J11LB52)the Rehearsal National Foundation of Jining University (Nos. 2011YYJJ06 and 2011YYJJ07)the Youths Science Foundation of Jining University (No. 2011QNKJ07)
摘要A new intermetallic compound,YbCu6In6,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.YbCu6In6 crystallizes in tetragonal space group I4/mmm with a = 9.2283(5),c = 5.4015(4),V = 460.00(5) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 1243.20,Dc = 8.976 g/cm3,μ = 38.243 mm-1,F(000) = 1076,and the final R = 0.0258 and wR = 0.0602 for 173 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I).The structure of YbCu6In6 belongs to the ThMn12 type.It is isostructural with RECu6In6(RE = Y,Ce,Pr,Nd,Gd,Tb,Dy),containing one-dimensional(1D) [Cu10In6] cluster chain along the c axis,which is interconnected via sharing the Cu(1) atoms to form a three-dimensional(3D) [Cu6In6] framework with Yb atoms encapsulated in the 1D tunnels along the c axis.Band structure calculations based on Density Functional Theory(DFT) method indicate that YbCu6In6 is metallic.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20373073)the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2007CB815307)+1 种基金the Funds of Chinese Academy of Sciences (KJCX2-YW-H01)Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials (No. 2006L2005)
摘要Band structure and bonding properties have been investigated in terms of periodic density functional theory(DFT) method,and two-photon absorption(TPA) spectra have been simulated by two-band model for ZnGeP2 and AgGaS2 crystals.It has been predicted that the AgGaS2 crystal has a wider window of nonlinear transmission,and the laser pumping energy larger than 1.02 and 1.35 eV will lead to deleterious TPA of higher nonlinear effect for ZnGeP2 and AgGaS2 crystals,respectively.Electron origin of TPA for them is also discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Sci- ence Foundation of China (No.11034006, No.21273208, and No.21473168), the Anhui Provincial Natural Sci- ence Foundation (No.1408085QB26), the hmdamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2012M511409), and the Supercomputing Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai and USTC Supercomputer Cen- ters.
摘要Doping with various impurities is an effective approach to improve the photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2. Here, we explore the effect of oxygen vacancy on geometric and elec- tronic properties of compensated (i.e. V-N and Cr-C) and non-compensated (i.e. V-C and Cr-N) codoped anatase TiO2 by performing extensive density functional theory calculations. Theoretical results show that oxygen vacancy prefers to the neighboring site of metal dopant (i.e. V or Cr atom). After introduction of oxygen vacancy, the unoccupied impurity bands located within band gap of these codoped TiO2 will be filled with electrons, and the posi- tion of conduction band offset does not change obviously, which result in the reduction of photoinduced carrier recombination and the good performance for hydrogen production via water splitting. Moreover, we find that oxygen vacancy is easily introduced in V-N codoped TiO2 under O-poor condition. These theoretical insights are helpful for designing codoped TiO2 with high photoelectrochemical performance.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11725418)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0301004)+3 种基金Science Challenge Project,China(Grant No.TZ2016004)Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Future Chip(ICFC)Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Programfunded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,German Research Foundation)–TRR 173–268565370(projects A02)。
摘要Artificially constructed van der Waals heterostructures(vdWHs)provide an ideal platform for realizing emerging quantum phenomena in condensed matter physics.Two methods for building vdWHs have been developed:stacking two-dimensional(2D)materials into a bilayer structure with different lattice constants,or with different orientations.The interlayer coupling stemming from commensurate or incommensurate superlattice pattern plays an important role in vdWHs for modulating the band structures and generating new electronic states.In this article,we review a series of novel quantum states discovered in two model vdWH systems—graphene/hexagonal boron nitride(hBN)hetero-bilayer and twisted bilayer graphene(tBLG),and discuss how the electronic structures are modified by such stacking and twisting.We also provide perspectives for future studies on hetero-bilayer materials,from which an expansion of 2D material phase library is expected.
基金supported by the Youth Science Foundation of Jining University (2009QNKJ07)
摘要A new intermetallic compound,Tb3Co4Sn13,has been synthesized by solid-state reaction of the corresponding pure elements in a welded tantalum tube at high temperature.Its crystal structure was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Tb3Co4Sn13 crystallizes in cubic,space group Pm3n(No.223) with a = 9.5072(2) ,V = 859.33(3) 3,Z = 2,Mr = 2255.45,Dc = 8.717 g/cm3,μ = 34.369 mm-1,F(000) = 1906,and the final R = 0.0140 and wR = 0.0312 for 199 observed reflections with I〉 2σ(I).The structure of Tb3Co4Sn13 belongs to the Yb3Rh4Sn13 type.It is isostructural with RE3Co4Sn13(RE = La,Ce),featuring a 3D [Co4Sn12] framework based on [CoSn6] trigonal prisms.The [CoSn6] trigonal prisms are interconnected via corner-sharing and Sn-Sn bonds to form a 3D [Co4Sn12] framework.The other Sn and Tb atoms are located in the spacers of the 3D framework.Band structure calculations indicate that Tb3Co4Sn13 is metallic.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21101075 and 21201081)the research foundation for excellent young and middle-aged scientists of Shandong Province(No.BS2011CL009 and BS2012CL008)+2 种基金the Science & Research Program foundation of high education of Shandong Province(No.J11LB52)the Rehearsal National Foundation of Jining University(Nos.2011YYJJ06 and 2011YYJJ07)the Youths Science Foundation of Jining University(No.2011QNKJ07)
摘要EuMg6Sn3.67 has been synthesized by reacting the mixture of the corresponding pure elements at high temperature, and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. EuMg6Sn3.67 crystallizes in hexagonal space group P63/m (No. 176) with a = 11.7259(4), c = 4.5507(2) A, V= 541.88(4)A3 Z = 2, Mr = 734.60, Dc= 4.502 g/cm3, μ = 14.348 mm-1, F(000) = 638, the final R = 0.0128 and wR = 0.0378 for 464 observed reflections with 1 〉 2σ-(1). EuMg6Sn3.67 is closely related to the Ba2Mg2GeT.33 structure type and features a three-dimensional [Mg6Sn3.67] framework with one-dimensional hexagonal tunnels along the c-axis occupied by the Eu atoms. Electronic structure calculation indicates that the title compound is metallic.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22002060 and 51872138)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20181380)+3 种基金Qing Lan Project,Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province(No.XCL029)Priority Academic Program Development of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)support provided by China Scholarships Council(CSC No.202008320109)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M681564)。
摘要Development of low-cost and efficient photocatalytic materials with visible-light response is of urgent need for solving energy and environmental problems.Here,a metal-free two-dimensional(2D)π-conjugated hybrid g-C3N4photocatalyst with tunable band structure was prepared by a novel one-pot bottom-up method based on a supersaturated precipitation process of urea and triethanolamine(TEOA)solution.The microstructure of the hybrid g-C3N4is revealed to be a compound of periodic tri-s-triazine units grafted with N-doped graphene(GR)fragments.From experimental evidence and theoretical calculations,the two differentπ-conjugated fragments in the hybrid g-C3N4material are proved to construct a 2D in-plane junction structure,thereby expanding the light absorption range and accelerating the interface charge transfer.Theπ-conjugated electron coupling in the 2D photocatalyst eliminates the grain boundary effect,and the coupled highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO)effectively promotes the separation of photo-induced charge carriers.Compared with the g-C3N4prepared by the conventional method,the visible-light H2 production activity of the optimized sample is enhanced by 253%.This work provides a new strategy of constructing metal-free g-C3N4hybrids for efficient photocatalytic water splitting.
基金supported by the NNSFC (20801026)the NSF of Jiangxi Province (2008GQC0036)Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry (20100015)
摘要A mercury pnictide halide semiconductor Hg19As10Br18(1) has been prepared by the solid-state reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic,space group P with a = 11.262(4),b = 11.352(4),c = 12.309(5) ,α = 105.724(2),β = 105.788(4),γ = 109.0780(10)° and V = 1314.3(8) 3.The structure of 1 is composed of parallel perovskite-like layers bridged by the linearly coordinated Br atoms to form a three-dimensional framework.The optical properties were investigated in terms of the diffuse reflectance spectrum.The electronic band structure along with density of states(DOS) calculated by DFT method indicates that compound 1 is a semiconductor with an indirect band gap,and that the optical absorption is mainly originated from the charge transitions from Br-4p and As-4p to the Hg-6s states.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2014CB643902the Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 61334004+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 61404152the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No XDA5-1the Foundation of National Laboratory for Infrared Physics,the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No KGZDEW-804the Creative Research Group Project of Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 61321492
摘要Optical gains of type-Ⅱ In Ga As/Ga As Bi quantum wells(QWs) with W, N, and M shapes are analyzed theoretically for near-infrared laser applications. The bandgap and wave functions are calculated using the self-consistent k·p Hamiltonian, taking into account valence band mixing and the strain effect. Our calculations show that the M-shaped type-Ⅱ QWs are a promising structure for making 1.3 um lasers at room temperature because they can easily be used to obtain 1.3 um for photoluminescence with a proper thickness and have large wave-function overlap for high optical gain.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20373073 and 90201015)the Key Foundation of Fujian Province (No.2004HZ01-1)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry (No.030060)
摘要The bulk crystal of LiSrBO3 (8.39 g) with a size of 21mm × 20mm × 15mm was grown by high temperature solution growth method. The relationship between growth habit and crystal structure was discussed. The transmission spectrum shows an UV absorption edge at about 300 nm. The melting temperature of this crystal was detemained to be 942 ℃ by DTA-TG measurement. The band structure of the LiSrBO3 crystal was studied by means of the first principle method. An indirect band gap was found to be about 4.0 eV, and a low dielectric constant was estimated to be about 1.9 in terms of theoretical results.
摘要We adopt the density function theory with generalized approximation by the Beeke exchange plus Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional to calculate the electronic first-principles band structure of tin-phthalocyanine (SnPc). The intermolecular interaction related to transport behavior was analyzed from the F-point wave function as well as from the bandwidths and band gaps. From the calculated bandwidths of the frontier bands as well as the effective masses of the electron and hole, it can be concluded that the mobility of the electron is about two times larger than that of the hole. Furthermore, when several bands near the Fermi surface are taken into account, we find that the interband gaps within the unoccupied bands are generally smaller than those of the occupied bands, indicating that the electron can hop from one band to another which is much easier than the hole. This may happen through electron-phonon coupling for instance, thus effectively yielding an even larger mobility for the electron than for the hole. These facts indicate that in SnPc the electrons are the dominant carriers in transport, in contrast to most organic materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11904261 and 11904259).
摘要Materials with kagome lattices have attracted significant research attention due to their nontrivial features in energy bands.We theoretically investigate the evolution of electronic band structures of kagome lattices in response to uniaxial strain using both a tight-binding model and an antidot model based on a periodic muffin-tin potential.It is found that the Dirac points move with applied strain.Furthermore,the flat band of unstrained kagome lattices is found to develop into a highly anisotropic shape under a stretching strain along y direction,forming a partially flat band with a region dispersionless along ky direction while dispersive along kx direction.Our results shed light on the possibility of engineering the electronic band structures of kagome materials by mechanical strain.