Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling pha...Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling phase transitions to form diverse heterostructures inside a single crystal remains challenging.In this study,we realize vertical/lateral polytype heterostructures in a hole-doped Mott insulator via thermal annealing-induced structural transitions.Raman spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy confirm the coexistence of T-H polytype heterostructures.Atomic-scale scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy measurements reveal the transparent effect in 1H/1T vertical heterostructures,where positive bias voltage induces in a pronounced superposition of the√13×√13 CDW of the 1T-layer on the 1H-layer.By systematically comparing the 1T/1H and 1T/1T interfaces,we demonstrate that the metallic 1H-layer induces a Coulomb screening effect on the 1T-layer,suppressing the formation of CDW domain walls and forming more ordered electronic states.These results clarify the interfacial coupling between distinct quantum many-body phases and establish a controllable pathway for constructing two-dimensional polytype heterostructures with tunable electronic properties.展开更多
Electrocatalytic oxidation of cyclohexanone(KOR)to adipic acid provides a sustainable and value-added pathway for coupled hydrogen evolution(HER).However,the weak adsorption of the reactants and intermediates leads to...Electrocatalytic oxidation of cyclohexanone(KOR)to adipic acid provides a sustainable and value-added pathway for coupled hydrogen evolution(HER).However,the weak adsorption of the reactants and intermediates leads to poor reaction kinetics and product yield.Herein,we synthesized MoNi4/MoO2 heterostructures via phase conversion to engineer a large work function difference that optimizes the Ni electronic structure.This design enhances cyclohexanone adsorption and regulates intermediates,achieving 85%Faradaic efficiency for production of adipic acid and a 2 mmol h-1 cm-2 production rate,along with an ampere-level current.In a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer for KOR-assisted HER,this catalyst displays 1 A current with 12.1 mol adipic acid production and 3.34 L H2 generation over 8 h,maintaining stability for 56 h at 3 A.Optimized Ni electronic structure achieved through heterojunction-induced charge redistribution strengthens cyclohexanone adsorption and lowers the energy barriers for key intermediates(C6H10O2*and C6H10O3*),boosting oxidation activity.This study presents a novel heterojunction engineering strategy that synergistically enhances reactant adsorption and optimizes intermediate reaction kinetics,offering a tailored approach for efficient catalytic systems.展开更多
Crystalline perovskite oxides provide stability;however,their oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity may be limited by restricted surface accessibility and active sites.Amorphous surfaces enable high activity but ofte...Crystalline perovskite oxides provide stability;however,their oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity may be limited by restricted surface accessibility and active sites.Amorphous surfaces enable high activity but often lack long-term operational stability.Herein,we engineered the phase structure of the classic Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ(BSCF)to boost OER activity and optimize operational stability.The ternary-phase BSCF demonstrates a low overpotential of 440 mV at 50 mA cm-2and exceptional stability,with negligible degradation over 100 h.Within the ternary-phase structure,the hexagonal-phase BSCF readily transforms into an amorphous,catalytically active layer of(oxy)hydroxides,as demonstrated by operando Raman spectroscopy and theoretical calculations that indicate a lower formation energy.Meanwhile,the cubic-phase BSCF provides remarkable structural robustness,suppressing surface reconstruction and maintaining high stability.Importantly,the synergy between the reconstructed surface and the cubic-phase bulk markedly increases surface and bulk oxygen vacancies,thereby yielding a rapid oxygen-ion diffusion coefficient(3.04 x 10-12cm2s-1)and accelerating OER kinetics via the lattice-oxygen mechanism.Additionally,zinc-air batteries utilizing the amorphous-crystalline heterostructures with abundant oxygen vacancies exhibit a low voltage gap of 0.81 V between charging and discharging and sustain cycling stability for over 300 h at 10 mA cm-2.This phase engineering strategy simultaneously maximizes both bulk stability and surface reactivity,and the principles underlying this approach may be extended to other promising perovskite electrocatalysts.展开更多
Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promisin...Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promising strategy to address this issue.To realize the synergy,herein,Sn whiskers with an in situ oxide layer served as substrates for magnetic-loss-active CoNi nanosheet growth,forming a hierarchical CoNi@SnO2@Sn(CNS)heterostructure.The CNS absorber achieves a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)value of-62.29 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 2.2 GHz,covering the entire C-band with 70%absorption at only 2.61 mm thickness.The nanosheet design of CoNi enhances magnetic anisotropy to promote natural resonance,while the conductive Sn core and abundant Sn/SnO2 and CoNi/SnO2 heterointerfaces facilitate conduction loss and dielectric polarization.When composited into a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)matrix,the resulting CNS/TPU-2 film(20 wt%CNS)exhibits an RLmin value of-61.04 dB and a 2.5 GHz EAB.Its in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivities reach 2.41 and 0.51 W m-1 K-1,representing 4.1 and 2.6 times those of pure TPU films,respectively,facilitating heat dissipation from protected devices.This work provides valuable insights into magnetic-dielectric synergy for low-frequency MA of 1D metal-based materials,offering promising potential for 5G communications and flexible electronics.展开更多
A major challenge for the application of Mg alloy hollow profiles in railway vehicles is to simultaneously improve their mechanical properties and flame retardancy.This work fabricated a large-size asymmetric hollow p...A major challenge for the application of Mg alloy hollow profiles in railway vehicles is to simultaneously improve their mechanical properties and flame retardancy.This work fabricated a large-size asymmetric hollow profile of Mg-4.04Y-2.38Nd-1.02Gd-0.41Zr(WE43)alloy by porthole die extrusion.The influences of process parameters on the temperature and stress fields were investigated by finite element method(FEM).The microstructures were analyzed using a combination of optical microscope,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,spherical aberration transmission electron microscopy and X-ray electro n diffractio n.The mechanical properties of the alloy were evaluated using hardness and tensile testing methods.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was employed to conduct compositional analysis of the film following high-temperature oxidatio n.Lamellar heterostructures were formed in the extruded profile by high-temperature extrusion,with rapid cooling and a high extrusion ratio,followed by artificial aging.The average values of yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of the extruded profiles after T5 treatment were 291 MPa,385 MPa,and 16.4%,respectively.The profiles demonstrate a good balance between strength and plasticity,attributed to the synergistic effect of weak basal texture,precipitation strengthening and heterogeneous deformation induced strengthening.Finally,the extruded hollow profile does not catch fire during high-temperature oxidation up to 1050℃ due to the protection of the dense Y2O3 and MgO composite layer on the matrix.This work is of great significance in guiding the application and industrial production of large-sized hollow profiles of WE43 alloy in railway vehicles.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)Te possesses a unique chiral crystal structure and strong spin-orbit coupling,making it a promising material platform for the study of spin-orbit torque(SOT).In this work,we systematically investiga...Two-dimensional(2D)Te possesses a unique chiral crystal structure and strong spin-orbit coupling,making it a promising material platform for the study of spin-orbit torque(SOT).In this work,we systematically investigate the gate-tunable electrical transport and SOT efficiency in high-quality 2D Te synthesized via a hydrothermal method.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of the information era,the demand for device integration and intelligent sensing has grown significantly.Traditional three-dimensional(3D)materials are constrained by lattice mismatch and in...With the rapid advancement of the information era,the demand for device integration and intelligent sensing has grown significantly.Traditional three-dimensional(3D)materials are constrained by lattice mismatch and interfacial defects,and their limited functionalities often require bulky auxiliary components.In contrast,the rich family of two-dimensional(2D)materials eliminates lattice-matching constraints and offers unique light-matter interactions,paving the way for compact and novel intelligent sensing technologies.However,large-area fabrication and precise layer alignment in all-2D systems remain major challenges that hinder device scalability.Given that the performance and manufacturing capabilities of 2D materials cannot replace traditional semiconductors(such as Si),they are more likely to be heterogeneously integrated with conventional 3D semiconductors.2D/3D heterojunctions combine the distinctive optoelectronic properties of 2D materials with the mature electronic functionalities of 3D semiconductors.In this work,we present recent advances in 2D/3D heterojunction photodetectors,with a particular emphasis on the underlying physical mechanisms,including band structure design,interface optimization,external-field coupling,and novel topological configurations.Meanwhile,we also explore emerging opportunities for CMOS-compatible and intelligent sensing optoelectronic systems.Finally,the challenges and future research directions toward the integrated development of 2D/3D heterojunctions are discussed.展开更多
The enhancement of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA)is critical for the continuous growth of magnetic memory density.Material systems that possess high interfacial PMA typically involve strong spin-orbit coupling...The enhancement of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA)is critical for the continuous growth of magnetic memory density.Material systems that possess high interfacial PMA typically involve strong spin-orbit coupling(SOC)or transition metal/oxide interfaces.In contrast,the role of 3d light metals in enhancing the interfacial PMA has been less investigated.This study demonstrated that the insertion of a few atomic Cr layers into Pt/Co/Pt/Ta heterostructures with Cr between the 1 atomic Pt layer and the 3 nm Ta overlayer enhanced the effective PMA energy(Keff)by a factor of 4.First-principles calculations revealed that the underlying mechanism originated from Cr-Pt d-orbital hybridization,leading to a corresponding orbital redistribution and significantly increasing the magnetic anisotropy energy.The progressive reduction in the spin-orbit torque(SOT)efficiency with increasing Cr thickness might stem from the enhanced orbital Rashba–Edelstein effect at the Pt/Cr interface.Furthermore,the wedging of a few atomic Cr layers caused the robust field-free SOT switching of perpendicular magnetization,which was due to the lateral PMA gradients enabled by the strong dependence of the PMA on the Cr thickness.The results provide a method for interfacial PMA enhancement by d-orbital hybridization of 3d–5d electrons and an alternative to field-free SOT switching towards low-power and high-density memory applications.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)superconductors provide a powerful building block for engineering emergent quantum states shaped by reduced dimensionality,enhanced quantum fluctuations,and interfacial symmetry breaking.In van der ...Two-dimensional(2D)superconductors provide a powerful building block for engineering emergent quantum states shaped by reduced dimensionality,enhanced quantum fluctuations,and interfacial symmetry breaking.In van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures,atomically sharp and lattice-mismatch-free interfaces enable superconductivity to be deliberately coupled with magnetism,spin–orbit interaction,and band topology,allowing collective electronic orders to be combined and reconfigured in ways unattainable in bulk materials.This review summarizes recent advances in vdW heterostructures of 2D superconductors,focusing on superconductor/magnet(S/M),superconductoropological material(S/T),and superconductor/superconductor(S/S)junctions.We discuss the microscopic mechanisms underlying proximity effects and highlight how interfacial exchange fields,spin–orbit coupling,and twist-controlled tunneling give rise to unconventional pairing,long-range spin-triplet supercurrents,nonreciprocal Josephson transport,and topological superconductivity potentially hosting Majorana bound states.Beyond their fundamental significance,the ability to controllably generate topological and nonreciprocal superconducting states positions 2D superconductor heterostructures as promising building blocks for emerging quantum technologies,including ultra-sensitive quantum sensing,programmable superconducting logic,and energy-efficient quantum and neuromorphic computing architectures.Looking forward,advances in materials synthesis,interface engineering,and device integration are expected to further expand the scope and functionality of 2D superconductor heterostructures,reinforcing their role as a central platform for exploring and controlling emergent quantum phases.展开更多
Van der Waals(vdW)multiferroic heterostructures,formed by stacking two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectric and magnetic materials,have emerged as a highly promising platform for next-generation electronic devices.The atomica...Van der Waals(vdW)multiferroic heterostructures,formed by stacking two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectric and magnetic materials,have emerged as a highly promising platform for next-generation electronic devices.The atomically sharp,dangling-bond-free interfaces of these heterostructures,combined with unprecedented design freedom unrestricted by lattice-matching constraints,provide an ideal playground for exploring novel magnetoelectric phenomena.This review systematically surveys the fundamental progress,challenges,and future applications in this rapidly advancing field.We begin by examining the three key interfacial magnetoelectric coupling mechanisms that have been theoretically proposed:polarization-gated interfacial charge transfer,interfacial orbital hybridization,and polarization-modulated interfacial Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction(DMI).Subsequently,we bridge theory and practice by reviewing pivotal experimental demonstrations,from initial proof-of-concept work in hybrid-dimensional systems and intrinsic-mechanism explorations in low-temperature all-vdW systems to the landmark breakthrough of non-volatile electrical control of magnetism at room temperature.Building on this physical foundation,we highlight the immense potential of this field for future device applications,focusing on three promising paradigms,including ultra-low-power memory and logic,brain-inspired neuromorphic computing,and topological spintronics based on the electrical manipulation of skyrmions.Finally,we conclude by summarizing current research bottlenecks and outlining key future directions to transition this promising field from fundamental research to tangible technology.展开更多
Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new supercon...Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new superconducting materials.By adjoining an undoped cuprate layer,such as La2CuO4(LCO) and SrCuO2(SCO),with a hole-doped La1-xSrxMnO3(LSMO)layer,we systematically investigate the conductivity and magnetism of manganite/cuprate heterostructures while varying the LSMO doping level from 0.33 to 0.80 to tune LSMO from a ferromagnetic metal to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Driven by the difference in work functions,charges are transferred from the LSMO layer to the cuprate layer,thereby giving rise to a conducting interfacial layer when the LSMO layer is heavily doped.No signature of interface superconductivity is observed in any of the synthesized heterostructures,a behavior likely attributable to spin-polarized charge transfer and the competition between superconductivity and magnetism.Our findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of interface superconductivity as well as guidelines for the search for emergent interfacial effects.展开更多
This study aimed to develop efficient and stable non-precious metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),addressing the limitations of current catalysts such as insufficient activity and high cost...This study aimed to develop efficient and stable non-precious metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),addressing the limitations of current catalysts such as insufficient activity and high cost.A self-supported CeS/NiS/Ni3N/SSM electrocatalyst with abundant heterointerfaces was successfully constructed on a stainless steel mesh(SSM)via an electrodeposition combined with hightemperature solid-gas phase sulfidationitridation strategy.X-ray diffraction(XRD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analyses confirm the successful introduction of CeS and the strong electronic interaction among the three phases of CeS,NiS,and Ni3N.The doping of Ce induces a redistribution of interface charges,forming electron-deficient Ni centers and optimizing the hydrogen adsorption energy.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterizations reveal that the introduction of CeS transforms the smooth agglomerated particles of NiS/Ni3N into a hierarchical porous structure composed of nanoclusters,significantly increasing the electrochemically active area and constructing clear heterointerfaces,which facilitates the exposure of active sites and mass transfer processes.Density functional theory calculations further indicate that the CeS/NiS/Ni3N heterostructure exhibits a hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy(ΔGH*)close to zero(-0.16 eV),significantly superior to that of single components,thereby optimizing the reaction kinetics.The results demonstrate that CeS/NiS/Ni3N/SSM delivers outstanding HER performance in 1 mol/L KOH,requiring an overpotential of only 73.6 mV to achieve the 10 mA/cm2 current density,with a Tafel slope of 87.6 mV/dec,and maintains excellent stability for at least 48 h.This work illustrates that constructing heterointerfaces with simultaneous electronic modulation and structural optimization provides an effective pathway for designing high-performance non-precious metal electrocatalysts.展开更多
Catalytic regeneration stands as a pivotal technology to address the high-energy-consumption bottleneck inherent in the regeneration step of amine-based CO2capture systems.However,existing solid acid catalysts suff...Catalytic regeneration stands as a pivotal technology to address the high-energy-consumption bottleneck inherent in the regeneration step of amine-based CO2capture systems.However,existing solid acid catalysts suffer from insufficient density of acidic sites and poor proton-electron transfer synergy,which severely limits their practical applications.To address this challenge,this study designed and fabricated a two-dimensional zirconium phosphate@graphene oxide(ZrP@GO)heterostructured catalyst with a built-in interfacial electric field,and proposed for the first time a"dual-acid synergy mediated by electron transfer"catalytic mechanism:a built-in electric field is constructed through the interfacial electron coupling between ZrP and GO,which precisely regulates the activity of Brønsted acid/Lewis acid sites and achieves dynamic matching between the function of acid sites and the proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process.Compared with the non-catalytic system,the optimal ZrP@GO-10 composite increases the instantaneous CO2desorption rate by 1090%,reduces the regeneration heat duty by 60%,and maintains excellent catalytic stability after 10 desorption cycles.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the interfacial electron coupling effect of ZrP@GO constructs a"bond activation-proton transfer"dual-path synergy mechanism by directionally regulating the charge density distribution and enhancing the PCET reaction kinetics.This mechanism can simultaneously reduce the cleavage energy barrier of the carbamate C-N bond and the deprotonation energy barrier of protonated amines(MEAH+),clarifying the essence of the catalyst for achieving low-temperature and low-energy consumption regeneration from a theoretical perspective.This study provides a novel and efficient catalytic paradigm for amine solution regeneration,and promotes the practical application of amine-based CO2capture technology.展开更多
The preparation process of metal clad plates with large thickness ratios(>20)requires ensuring the substrate thickness while also achieving good mechanical properties,a challenge that traditional rolling processes ...The preparation process of metal clad plates with large thickness ratios(>20)requires ensuring the substrate thickness while also achieving good mechanical properties,a challenge that traditional rolling processes struggle to meet.In this study,TA1/1060/AZ31 clad plates with large thickness ratios(>40)and engineered heterostructures were fabricated via heterothermal rolling,achieving synergistic enhancements in bonding strength and tensile properties.This is attributed to localized interfacial strain concentration induced by the temperature gradient,and sustained strain hardening within the multiscale heterostructured magnesium matrix.The study reveals that the temperature gradient variation in the normal direction of the matrix causes considerable gradation in its deformation mechanisms and microstructure,resulting in diverse heterostructures.In the hot roller zone,high temperatures and large strains promoted the formation of low-angle grain boundaries(LAGBs)with distinct distribution patterns.In contrast,deformation in the cold roller zone was stress-dominated,where the competition between tensile twins andslip changed at low temperatures.Furthermore,LAGB evolution andslip activity differences caused zone-specific variations in discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),affecting dislocation density and grain refinement.The higher CDRX degree in the cold roller zone(soft domain)delayed failure in the hot roller zone(hard domain),while heterogeneities in grain size and texture enhanced strain hardening.The dense presence ofdislocations within grains further confirmed the continuous strain hardening behavior.This study provides new insights for the fabrication of metal clad plates with large thickness ratios and the development of novel heterostructures.展开更多
Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy has been extensively utilized over the past few decades due to its low cost yet high strength.Nevertheless,the poor ductility of this alloy limits its real application in industrial fields.In this st...Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy has been extensively utilized over the past few decades due to its low cost yet high strength.Nevertheless,the poor ductility of this alloy limits its real application in industrial fields.In this study,a soft Fe-Cr-Ni alloy was combined with a Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy by laser-directed energy deposition(LDED)to fabricate the laminated Fe-Cr-Ni/Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu heterostructure,which achieved a high strain hardening capacity and superior strength-ductility balance.Results illustrate that the homogeneous Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy exhibits the largest ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 990.5±20.41 MPa and contrarily,the lowest fracture elongation(FE)of 11.65%±1.97%.In comparison,the heterostructure which underwent LDED with UTS of 913.01±6.99 MPa and FE of 36.4%±1.59%demonstrates a more than threefold increase in ductility with a slight sacrifice in strength compared to the homogeneous Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy.The exceptional mechanical property of the heterostructure can be attributed to the hetero-deformation-induced(HDI)strengthening and strain hardening,precipitation strengthening,and transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)effect.HDI strengthening,strain hardening,and TRIP effect collectively contribute to the enhancement of both strength and ductility,while precipitation strengthening also improves the strength.This work proposes a new strategy for the preparation of high-strength alloys with excellent ductility throughout the design of the laminated heterostructure with alternating soft and hard phases via an LDED technology,providing insights for the development of advanced materials with superior mechanical properties.展开更多
Phonon polaritons are hybrid quasiparticles arising from the coupling between infrared photons and lattice vibrations,enabling strong subwavelength confinement of electromagnetic fields.This unique property makes them...Phonon polaritons are hybrid quasiparticles arising from the coupling between infrared photons and lattice vibrations,enabling strong subwavelength confinement of electromagnetic fields.This unique property makes them highly promising for nanoscale manipulation of infrared light and enhanced light–matter interactions.In this work,we theoretically investigate hyperbolic phonon polariton in various boron nitride(BN)systems.Van der Waals heterostructures are constructed by combining different BN materials,including h10BN,h11BN,pyrolytic boron nitride,and wurtzite boron nitride,and further integrated withα-MoO3.We systematically analyze the effects of material composition,stacking sequence,and layer thickness on polariton dispersion,interlayer coupling,and interfacial hybridization.The influence of isotopic mass variation,crystal disorder–induced damping,and phase-dependent dielectric responses is first examined through intrinsic dispersion comparisons.Our results reveal that multilayer BN heterostructures enable tunable mode hybridization,leading to dispersion reconstruction,including branch rearrangement and spectral redistribution.When coupled with α-MoO3,the system exhibits multiple dispersion bandgaps and low group-velocity branches under specific conditions,arising from strong multimode coupling.These findings demonstrate that material selection,stacking configuration,and thickness engineering provide versatile degrees of freedom for tailoring hyperbolic phonon polaritons,offering valuable theoretical guidance for infrared polariton engineering in complex van der Waals heterostructures.展开更多
Van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures have attracted much attention due to their distinctive optical,electrical,and thermal properties,demonstrating promising potential in areas such as photocatalysis,ultrafast photonics...Van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures have attracted much attention due to their distinctive optical,electrical,and thermal properties,demonstrating promising potential in areas such as photocatalysis,ultrafast photonics,and free electron radiation devices.Particularly,they are promising platforms for studying thermionic emission.It is illustrated that using vdW heterostructure-based thermionic emission can enhance heat transfer in vacuum devices.As a proof of concept,the approach is demonstrated to offer a promising solution for the long-standing overheating issue in X-ray tubes.Specifically,it is shown that the saturated target temperature of a 2000 W X-ray tube can be reduced from around 1200℃ to 490℃.Additionally,it is also demonstrated that by reducing the height of the Schottky barrier formed in the vdW heterostructures,the thermionic cooling performance can be enhanced.The findings pave the way for the development of high-power X-ray tubes.展开更多
Two-dimensional silicon carbides have attracted increasing interest due to their highly tunable band structures and rich physical properties.Among them,Si9C15is particularly notable for its intrinsic auxeticity,...Two-dimensional silicon carbides have attracted increasing interest due to their highly tunable band structures and rich physical properties.Among them,Si9C15is particularly notable for its intrinsic auxeticity,strongly anisotropic carrier mobility,and pronounced optical and thermoelectric responses.However,the controlled growth of Si9C15nano-islands has remained a challenge.Here,we report a novel growth technique for Si9C15nano-islands.By exploiting the mild segregation of carbon atoms from a Ru(0001)substrate,we fabricate discrete,crystalline Si9C15nano-islands at temperatures as low as~400℃.Spectroscopic measurements reveal a spatial modulation of the local work function across the nano-island,which we attribute to the periodic potential landscape of the Si9C15lattice.Furthermore,we demonstrate that this island morphology enables the construction of Si9C15/graphene lateral heterostructures.Our work establishes a new pathway for fabricating Si9C15nanostructures as well as the heterostructures.展开更多
MnO2 emerges as a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)due to its high theoretical capacity and ideal working voltage.However,inherent limitations in low electrical conductivity and struc...MnO2 emerges as a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)due to its high theoretical capacity and ideal working voltage.However,inherent limitations in low electrical conductivity and structural instability restrict its widespread application.Herein,we fabricated layered δ-MnO2 and introduced Cu and Ce metal ions for structural regulation,thus constructing a δ/a-MnO2 heterostructure within the δ-MnO2 matrix,forming a heterointerface that simultaneously enhances the electrical conductivity and structural stability of the material.In this system,Cu2+acts as a catalyst,promoting the reduction of high-valent Mn to Mn2+and enabling local two-electron transfer,which significantly increases the discharge specific capacity of MnO2.For Ce3+,it functions as a structural regulator,inducing the partial transformation of δ-MnO2 to a-MnO2 and forming the δ/a-MnO2 heterostructure.Further supported by density functional theory(DFT)calculations and in-situ characterization results,the heterointerface between a-MnO2 andδ-MnO2 generates an internal electric field due to the difference in Fermi levels.This not only effectively enhances the electron transfer capability but also significantly improves structural stability.Benefiting from these advantages,the Cu,Ce co-incorporated MnO2(CCMO)cathode delivers a high discharge capacity of 455.4 mAh g-1at 0.2 A g-1and maintains 191.2 mAh g-1specific capacity after 1500 cycles with 95%capacity retention at 2 A g-1,which is significantly better than non-doped MnO2.This strategy of structural regulation and heterostructure construction using guest ions offers a new approach for developing high-performance Mn-based cathode materials for AZIBs.展开更多
Developing high-performance anodes from low-cost industrial byproducts is crucial for advancing sodium-ion batteries.Herein,we report a zinc–aluminum layered double hydroxide(ZnAl-LDH)template-induced strategy for fa...Developing high-performance anodes from low-cost industrial byproducts is crucial for advancing sodium-ion batteries.Herein,we report a zinc–aluminum layered double hydroxide(ZnAl-LDH)template-induced strategy for fabricating ZnO/ZnSe heterojunctions embedded within hierarchical porous carbon derived from coal tar pitch.The LDH serves as a dual functional structural template and pore-forming agent,enabling the in situ construction of intimately coupled ZnO/ZnSe–C interfaces.The designed ZnO/ZnSe heterostructure offers notable advantages:the heterojunction boosts charge transfer via interfacial contact between the two active components,while the mixed O2−/Se2−anion environment,combined with nanodispersed ZnO/ZnSe and the conductive carbon matrix,effectively enhances the reaction kinetics and mitigates volume strain.Consequently,the composite anode delivers a high reversible capacity of 637.5 mAh g−1 at 100 mA g−1 and retains 259.7 mAh g−1 after 1000 cycles at 5 A g−1.Kinetic analysis indicates that the superior rate performance is attributed to a dominant capacitive contribution(93.3%at 1.2 mV s−1).A full cell configured with an Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode demonstrates practical viability,retaining 147.5 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles.This work highlights the effectiveness of LDH-templated synthesis in constructing advanced heterostructure anodes for efficient sodium storage.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92477128,92580137,92477205,12374200,11604063,11974422,and 12104504)the National Key R&D Program of China(MOST)(Grant No.2023YFA1406500)+4 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program(Chinese Academy of Sciences,CAS)(Grant No.XDB30000000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Research Funds of Renmin University of China(Grant No.21XNLG27)supported by the Outstanding Innovative Talents Cultivation Funded Programs 2023 of the Renmin University of Chinaan outcome of“Two-dimensional anisotropic series of materials FePd2+xTe2:a structural modulation study from the atomic scale to the mesoscopic scale”(RUC25QSDL128)funded by the“Qiushi Academic-Dongliang”Talent Cultivation Project at Renmin University of China in 2025。
摘要Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling phase transitions to form diverse heterostructures inside a single crystal remains challenging.In this study,we realize vertical/lateral polytype heterostructures in a hole-doped Mott insulator via thermal annealing-induced structural transitions.Raman spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy confirm the coexistence of T-H polytype heterostructures.Atomic-scale scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy measurements reveal the transparent effect in 1H/1T vertical heterostructures,where positive bias voltage induces in a pronounced superposition of the√13×√13 CDW of the 1T-layer on the 1H-layer.By systematically comparing the 1T/1H and 1T/1T interfaces,we demonstrate that the metallic 1H-layer induces a Coulomb screening effect on the 1T-layer,suppressing the formation of CDW domain walls and forming more ordered electronic states.These results clarify the interfacial coupling between distinct quantum many-body phases and establish a controllable pathway for constructing two-dimensional polytype heterostructures with tunable electronic properties.
摘要Electrocatalytic oxidation of cyclohexanone(KOR)to adipic acid provides a sustainable and value-added pathway for coupled hydrogen evolution(HER).However,the weak adsorption of the reactants and intermediates leads to poor reaction kinetics and product yield.Herein,we synthesized MoNi4/MoO2 heterostructures via phase conversion to engineer a large work function difference that optimizes the Ni electronic structure.This design enhances cyclohexanone adsorption and regulates intermediates,achieving 85%Faradaic efficiency for production of adipic acid and a 2 mmol h-1 cm-2 production rate,along with an ampere-level current.In a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer for KOR-assisted HER,this catalyst displays 1 A current with 12.1 mol adipic acid production and 3.34 L H2 generation over 8 h,maintaining stability for 56 h at 3 A.Optimized Ni electronic structure achieved through heterojunction-induced charge redistribution strengthens cyclohexanone adsorption and lowers the energy barriers for key intermediates(C6H10O2*and C6H10O3*),boosting oxidation activity.This study presents a novel heterojunction engineering strategy that synergistically enhances reactant adsorption and optimizes intermediate reaction kinetics,offering a tailored approach for efficient catalytic systems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22178144 and No.51702125)。
摘要Crystalline perovskite oxides provide stability;however,their oxygen evolution reaction(OER)activity may be limited by restricted surface accessibility and active sites.Amorphous surfaces enable high activity but often lack long-term operational stability.Herein,we engineered the phase structure of the classic Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ(BSCF)to boost OER activity and optimize operational stability.The ternary-phase BSCF demonstrates a low overpotential of 440 mV at 50 mA cm-2and exceptional stability,with negligible degradation over 100 h.Within the ternary-phase structure,the hexagonal-phase BSCF readily transforms into an amorphous,catalytically active layer of(oxy)hydroxides,as demonstrated by operando Raman spectroscopy and theoretical calculations that indicate a lower formation energy.Meanwhile,the cubic-phase BSCF provides remarkable structural robustness,suppressing surface reconstruction and maintaining high stability.Importantly,the synergy between the reconstructed surface and the cubic-phase bulk markedly increases surface and bulk oxygen vacancies,thereby yielding a rapid oxygen-ion diffusion coefficient(3.04 x 10-12cm2s-1)and accelerating OER kinetics via the lattice-oxygen mechanism.Additionally,zinc-air batteries utilizing the amorphous-crystalline heterostructures with abundant oxygen vacancies exhibit a low voltage gap of 0.81 V between charging and discharging and sustain cycling stability for over 300 h at 10 mA cm-2.This phase engineering strategy simultaneously maximizes both bulk stability and surface reactivity,and the principles underlying this approach may be extended to other promising perovskite electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171033,52431003,U23A20574)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242025K20004)the SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students(CXJH_SEU 24148,CXJH_SEU 25036).
摘要Microwave absorption(MA)materials often face poor synergy between impedance matching and attenuation in the low-frequency range.Balancing permittivity and permeability through magnetic-dielectric synergy is a promising strategy to address this issue.To realize the synergy,herein,Sn whiskers with an in situ oxide layer served as substrates for magnetic-loss-active CoNi nanosheet growth,forming a hierarchical CoNi@SnO2@Sn(CNS)heterostructure.The CNS absorber achieves a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)value of-62.29 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 2.2 GHz,covering the entire C-band with 70%absorption at only 2.61 mm thickness.The nanosheet design of CoNi enhances magnetic anisotropy to promote natural resonance,while the conductive Sn core and abundant Sn/SnO2 and CoNi/SnO2 heterointerfaces facilitate conduction loss and dielectric polarization.When composited into a thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)matrix,the resulting CNS/TPU-2 film(20 wt%CNS)exhibits an RLmin value of-61.04 dB and a 2.5 GHz EAB.Its in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivities reach 2.41 and 0.51 W m-1 K-1,representing 4.1 and 2.6 times those of pure TPU films,respectively,facilitating heat dissipation from protected devices.This work provides valuable insights into magnetic-dielectric synergy for low-frequency MA of 1D metal-based materials,offering promising potential for 5G communications and flexible electronics.
基金Project supported by Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(SK2202302038)Basic Science Center Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22388101)+1 种基金Science and Technology Development Program of Changchun City(21GD03)the Program of Science and Technology Development Plan of Jilin Province of China(YDZJ202302CXJD065)
摘要A major challenge for the application of Mg alloy hollow profiles in railway vehicles is to simultaneously improve their mechanical properties and flame retardancy.This work fabricated a large-size asymmetric hollow profile of Mg-4.04Y-2.38Nd-1.02Gd-0.41Zr(WE43)alloy by porthole die extrusion.The influences of process parameters on the temperature and stress fields were investigated by finite element method(FEM).The microstructures were analyzed using a combination of optical microscope,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,spherical aberration transmission electron microscopy and X-ray electro n diffractio n.The mechanical properties of the alloy were evaluated using hardness and tensile testing methods.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was employed to conduct compositional analysis of the film following high-temperature oxidatio n.Lamellar heterostructures were formed in the extruded profile by high-temperature extrusion,with rapid cooling and a high extrusion ratio,followed by artificial aging.The average values of yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of the extruded profiles after T5 treatment were 291 MPa,385 MPa,and 16.4%,respectively.The profiles demonstrate a good balance between strength and plasticity,attributed to the synergistic effect of weak basal texture,precipitation strengthening and heterogeneous deformation induced strengthening.Finally,the extruded hollow profile does not catch fire during high-temperature oxidation up to 1050℃ due to the protection of the dense Y2O3 and MgO composite layer on the matrix.This work is of great significance in guiding the application and industrial production of large-sized hollow profiles of WE43 alloy in railway vehicles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52501238,52271237,52130103,12474106,51971026,12574124,and 52401225)the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U21A20432)+1 种基金the open research fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(Grant No.2022SLABFN07)the Guangdong Provincial Quantum Science Strategic Initiative(Grant No.GDZX2501006)。
摘要Two-dimensional(2D)Te possesses a unique chiral crystal structure and strong spin-orbit coupling,making it a promising material platform for the study of spin-orbit torque(SOT).In this work,we systematically investigate the gate-tunable electrical transport and SOT efficiency in high-quality 2D Te synthesized via a hydrothermal method.
基金financial support from the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund(2024B1515120035)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A20496)。
摘要With the rapid advancement of the information era,the demand for device integration and intelligent sensing has grown significantly.Traditional three-dimensional(3D)materials are constrained by lattice mismatch and interfacial defects,and their limited functionalities often require bulky auxiliary components.In contrast,the rich family of two-dimensional(2D)materials eliminates lattice-matching constraints and offers unique light-matter interactions,paving the way for compact and novel intelligent sensing technologies.However,large-area fabrication and precise layer alignment in all-2D systems remain major challenges that hinder device scalability.Given that the performance and manufacturing capabilities of 2D materials cannot replace traditional semiconductors(such as Si),they are more likely to be heterogeneously integrated with conventional 3D semiconductors.2D/3D heterojunctions combine the distinctive optoelectronic properties of 2D materials with the mature electronic functionalities of 3D semiconductors.In this work,we present recent advances in 2D/3D heterojunction photodetectors,with a particular emphasis on the underlying physical mechanisms,including band structure design,interface optimization,external-field coupling,and novel topological configurations.Meanwhile,we also explore emerging opportunities for CMOS-compatible and intelligent sensing optoelectronic systems.Finally,the challenges and future research directions toward the integrated development of 2D/3D heterojunctions are discussed.
基金supported by the “Pioneer” and “Leading Goose” R&D Program of Zhejiang Province (Grant No.2022C01053)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.62293493)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China (Grant No.LQ21A050001)。
摘要The enhancement of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA)is critical for the continuous growth of magnetic memory density.Material systems that possess high interfacial PMA typically involve strong spin-orbit coupling(SOC)or transition metal/oxide interfaces.In contrast,the role of 3d light metals in enhancing the interfacial PMA has been less investigated.This study demonstrated that the insertion of a few atomic Cr layers into Pt/Co/Pt/Ta heterostructures with Cr between the 1 atomic Pt layer and the 3 nm Ta overlayer enhanced the effective PMA energy(Keff)by a factor of 4.First-principles calculations revealed that the underlying mechanism originated from Cr-Pt d-orbital hybridization,leading to a corresponding orbital redistribution and significantly increasing the magnetic anisotropy energy.The progressive reduction in the spin-orbit torque(SOT)efficiency with increasing Cr thickness might stem from the enhanced orbital Rashba–Edelstein effect at the Pt/Cr interface.Furthermore,the wedging of a few atomic Cr layers caused the robust field-free SOT switching of perpendicular magnetization,which was due to the lateral PMA gradients enabled by the strong dependence of the PMA on the Cr thickness.The results provide a method for interfacial PMA enhancement by d-orbital hybridization of 3d–5d electrons and an alternative to field-free SOT switching towards low-power and high-density memory applications.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2025YFA1411003,2023YFF0718400,and 2023YFF1203600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12322407and 62034004)+3 种基金the Leading-edge Technology Program of Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.BK20232004and BK20233001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.14380227,14380240,14380247,14380250,and 14380242)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2024ZD0300101)support from the AIQ Foundation and the e-Science Center of Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures。
摘要Two-dimensional(2D)superconductors provide a powerful building block for engineering emergent quantum states shaped by reduced dimensionality,enhanced quantum fluctuations,and interfacial symmetry breaking.In van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures,atomically sharp and lattice-mismatch-free interfaces enable superconductivity to be deliberately coupled with magnetism,spin–orbit interaction,and band topology,allowing collective electronic orders to be combined and reconfigured in ways unattainable in bulk materials.This review summarizes recent advances in vdW heterostructures of 2D superconductors,focusing on superconductor/magnet(S/M),superconductoropological material(S/T),and superconductor/superconductor(S/S)junctions.We discuss the microscopic mechanisms underlying proximity effects and highlight how interfacial exchange fields,spin–orbit coupling,and twist-controlled tunneling give rise to unconventional pairing,long-range spin-triplet supercurrents,nonreciprocal Josephson transport,and topological superconductivity potentially hosting Majorana bound states.Beyond their fundamental significance,the ability to controllably generate topological and nonreciprocal superconducting states positions 2D superconductor heterostructures as promising building blocks for emerging quantum technologies,including ultra-sensitive quantum sensing,programmable superconducting logic,and energy-efficient quantum and neuromorphic computing architectures.Looking forward,advances in materials synthesis,interface engineering,and device integration are expected to further expand the scope and functionality of 2D superconductor heterostructures,reinforcing their role as a central platform for exploring and controlling emergent quantum phases.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1202200)。
摘要Van der Waals(vdW)multiferroic heterostructures,formed by stacking two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectric and magnetic materials,have emerged as a highly promising platform for next-generation electronic devices.The atomically sharp,dangling-bond-free interfaces of these heterostructures,combined with unprecedented design freedom unrestricted by lattice-matching constraints,provide an ideal playground for exploring novel magnetoelectric phenomena.This review systematically surveys the fundamental progress,challenges,and future applications in this rapidly advancing field.We begin by examining the three key interfacial magnetoelectric coupling mechanisms that have been theoretically proposed:polarization-gated interfacial charge transfer,interfacial orbital hybridization,and polarization-modulated interfacial Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction(DMI).Subsequently,we bridge theory and practice by reviewing pivotal experimental demonstrations,from initial proof-of-concept work in hybrid-dimensional systems and intrinsic-mechanism explorations in low-temperature all-vdW systems to the landmark breakthrough of non-volatile electrical control of magnetism at room temperature.Building on this physical foundation,we highlight the immense potential of this field for future device applications,focusing on three promising paradigms,including ultra-low-power memory and logic,brain-inspired neuromorphic computing,and topological spintronics based on the electrical manipulation of skyrmions.Finally,we conclude by summarizing current research bottlenecks and outlining key future directions to transition this promising field from fundamental research to tangible technology.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1406400 and 2024YFA1408102)Research Center for Industries of the Future at Westlake University(Project No.WU2023C001)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174318)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.XHD23A2002)。
摘要Superconductivity emerging at the interface of heterostructures provides a unique platform to study and control superconductivity at the two-dimensional limit and offers a promising avenue for discovering new superconducting materials.By adjoining an undoped cuprate layer,such as La2CuO4(LCO) and SrCuO2(SCO),with a hole-doped La1-xSrxMnO3(LSMO)layer,we systematically investigate the conductivity and magnetism of manganite/cuprate heterostructures while varying the LSMO doping level from 0.33 to 0.80 to tune LSMO from a ferromagnetic metal to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Driven by the difference in work functions,charges are transferred from the LSMO layer to the cuprate layer,thereby giving rise to a conducting interfacial layer when the LSMO layer is heavily doped.No signature of interface superconductivity is observed in any of the synthesized heterostructures,a behavior likely attributable to spin-polarized charge transfer and the competition between superconductivity and magnetism.Our findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of interface superconductivity as well as guidelines for the search for emergent interfacial effects.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2025MS02002,2024MS02004)the Key Research and Development and Achievement Transformation Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2025YFHH0096)Graduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Inner Mongolia(KC2025055B)。
摘要This study aimed to develop efficient and stable non-precious metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),addressing the limitations of current catalysts such as insufficient activity and high cost.A self-supported CeS/NiS/Ni3N/SSM electrocatalyst with abundant heterointerfaces was successfully constructed on a stainless steel mesh(SSM)via an electrodeposition combined with hightemperature solid-gas phase sulfidationitridation strategy.X-ray diffraction(XRD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analyses confirm the successful introduction of CeS and the strong electronic interaction among the three phases of CeS,NiS,and Ni3N.The doping of Ce induces a redistribution of interface charges,forming electron-deficient Ni centers and optimizing the hydrogen adsorption energy.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterizations reveal that the introduction of CeS transforms the smooth agglomerated particles of NiS/Ni3N into a hierarchical porous structure composed of nanoclusters,significantly increasing the electrochemically active area and constructing clear heterointerfaces,which facilitates the exposure of active sites and mass transfer processes.Density functional theory calculations further indicate that the CeS/NiS/Ni3N heterostructure exhibits a hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy(ΔGH*)close to zero(-0.16 eV),significantly superior to that of single components,thereby optimizing the reaction kinetics.The results demonstrate that CeS/NiS/Ni3N/SSM delivers outstanding HER performance in 1 mol/L KOH,requiring an overpotential of only 73.6 mV to achieve the 10 mA/cm2 current density,with a Tafel slope of 87.6 mV/dec,and maintains excellent stability for at least 48 h.This work illustrates that constructing heterointerfaces with simultaneous electronic modulation and structural optimization provides an effective pathway for designing high-performance non-precious metal electrocatalysts.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-Nos.W2511010,22222802,22138002,and U23A20118)National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB4103900)+3 种基金Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2025JJ50064)Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province(CX20240038)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2025M771162)China Outstanding Engineer Training Plan for Students of Chemical Engineering&Technology in Hunan University(MOE-No.2011-40)。
摘要Catalytic regeneration stands as a pivotal technology to address the high-energy-consumption bottleneck inherent in the regeneration step of amine-based CO2capture systems.However,existing solid acid catalysts suffer from insufficient density of acidic sites and poor proton-electron transfer synergy,which severely limits their practical applications.To address this challenge,this study designed and fabricated a two-dimensional zirconium phosphate@graphene oxide(ZrP@GO)heterostructured catalyst with a built-in interfacial electric field,and proposed for the first time a"dual-acid synergy mediated by electron transfer"catalytic mechanism:a built-in electric field is constructed through the interfacial electron coupling between ZrP and GO,which precisely regulates the activity of Brønsted acid/Lewis acid sites and achieves dynamic matching between the function of acid sites and the proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process.Compared with the non-catalytic system,the optimal ZrP@GO-10 composite increases the instantaneous CO2desorption rate by 1090%,reduces the regeneration heat duty by 60%,and maintains excellent catalytic stability after 10 desorption cycles.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the interfacial electron coupling effect of ZrP@GO constructs a"bond activation-proton transfer"dual-path synergy mechanism by directionally regulating the charge density distribution and enhancing the PCET reaction kinetics.This mechanism can simultaneously reduce the cleavage energy barrier of the carbamate C-N bond and the deprotonation energy barrier of protonated amines(MEAH+),clarifying the essence of the catalyst for achieving low-temperature and low-energy consumption regeneration from a theoretical perspective.This study provides a novel and efficient catalytic paradigm for amine solution regeneration,and promotes the practical application of amine-based CO2capture technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275362,51904205)National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0707301)+3 种基金Shanxi Provincial Basic Research Program(202203021224003)Xinjiang Intelligent Equipment Research Institute Directed Commissioned Scientific Research Project(XJYJY2024014)Henan Provincial Department of Science and Technology Research Project(Grant No.252102220067)Open Research Fund from the Hai’an&Taiyuan University of Technology Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Equipment Industrial Research Institute(2024HA-TYUTKFYF008).
摘要The preparation process of metal clad plates with large thickness ratios(>20)requires ensuring the substrate thickness while also achieving good mechanical properties,a challenge that traditional rolling processes struggle to meet.In this study,TA1/1060/AZ31 clad plates with large thickness ratios(>40)and engineered heterostructures were fabricated via heterothermal rolling,achieving synergistic enhancements in bonding strength and tensile properties.This is attributed to localized interfacial strain concentration induced by the temperature gradient,and sustained strain hardening within the multiscale heterostructured magnesium matrix.The study reveals that the temperature gradient variation in the normal direction of the matrix causes considerable gradation in its deformation mechanisms and microstructure,resulting in diverse heterostructures.In the hot roller zone,high temperatures and large strains promoted the formation of low-angle grain boundaries(LAGBs)with distinct distribution patterns.In contrast,deformation in the cold roller zone was stress-dominated,where the competition between tensile twins andslip changed at low temperatures.Furthermore,LAGB evolution andslip activity differences caused zone-specific variations in discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX),affecting dislocation density and grain refinement.The higher CDRX degree in the cold roller zone(soft domain)delayed failure in the hot roller zone(hard domain),while heterogeneities in grain size and texture enhanced strain hardening.The dense presence ofdislocations within grains further confirmed the continuous strain hardening behavior.This study provides new insights for the fabrication of metal clad plates with large thickness ratios and the development of novel heterostructures.
基金financially supported by the State Key Laboratory in Hong Kong from the Innovation and Technology Commission(ITC)of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),Chinathe General Research Fund(GRF)of the Research Grants Council(RGC)of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),China(Grant No.PolyU 15220724)+1 种基金the Research Committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Grant No.RN4T)the Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(Grant No.GJHZ20240218111401003).
摘要Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy has been extensively utilized over the past few decades due to its low cost yet high strength.Nevertheless,the poor ductility of this alloy limits its real application in industrial fields.In this study,a soft Fe-Cr-Ni alloy was combined with a Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy by laser-directed energy deposition(LDED)to fabricate the laminated Fe-Cr-Ni/Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu heterostructure,which achieved a high strain hardening capacity and superior strength-ductility balance.Results illustrate that the homogeneous Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy exhibits the largest ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 990.5±20.41 MPa and contrarily,the lowest fracture elongation(FE)of 11.65%±1.97%.In comparison,the heterostructure which underwent LDED with UTS of 913.01±6.99 MPa and FE of 36.4%±1.59%demonstrates a more than threefold increase in ductility with a slight sacrifice in strength compared to the homogeneous Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu alloy.The exceptional mechanical property of the heterostructure can be attributed to the hetero-deformation-induced(HDI)strengthening and strain hardening,precipitation strengthening,and transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)effect.HDI strengthening,strain hardening,and TRIP effect collectively contribute to the enhancement of both strength and ductility,while precipitation strengthening also improves the strength.This work proposes a new strategy for the preparation of high-strength alloys with excellent ductility throughout the design of the laminated heterostructure with alternating soft and hard phases via an LDED technology,providing insights for the development of advanced materials with superior mechanical properties.
摘要Phonon polaritons are hybrid quasiparticles arising from the coupling between infrared photons and lattice vibrations,enabling strong subwavelength confinement of electromagnetic fields.This unique property makes them highly promising for nanoscale manipulation of infrared light and enhanced light–matter interactions.In this work,we theoretically investigate hyperbolic phonon polariton in various boron nitride(BN)systems.Van der Waals heterostructures are constructed by combining different BN materials,including h10BN,h11BN,pyrolytic boron nitride,and wurtzite boron nitride,and further integrated withα-MoO3.We systematically analyze the effects of material composition,stacking sequence,and layer thickness on polariton dispersion,interlayer coupling,and interfacial hybridization.The influence of isotopic mass variation,crystal disorder–induced damping,and phase-dependent dielectric responses is first examined through intrinsic dispersion comparisons.Our results reveal that multilayer BN heterostructures enable tunable mode hybridization,leading to dispersion reconstruction,including branch rearrangement and spectral redistribution.When coupled with α-MoO3,the system exhibits multiple dispersion bandgaps and low group-velocity branches under specific conditions,arising from strong multimode coupling.These findings demonstrate that material selection,stacking configuration,and thickness engineering provide versatile degrees of freedom for tailoring hyperbolic phonon polaritons,offering valuable theoretical guidance for infrared polariton engineering in complex van der Waals heterostructures.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(61921002 and 92163204)。
摘要Van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures have attracted much attention due to their distinctive optical,electrical,and thermal properties,demonstrating promising potential in areas such as photocatalysis,ultrafast photonics,and free electron radiation devices.Particularly,they are promising platforms for studying thermionic emission.It is illustrated that using vdW heterostructure-based thermionic emission can enhance heat transfer in vacuum devices.As a proof of concept,the approach is demonstrated to offer a promising solution for the long-standing overheating issue in X-ray tubes.Specifically,it is shown that the saturated target temperature of a 2000 W X-ray tube can be reduced from around 1200℃ to 490℃.Additionally,it is also demonstrated that by reducing the height of the Schottky barrier formed in the vdW heterostructures,the thermionic cooling performance can be enhanced.The findings pave the way for the development of high-power X-ray tubes.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant Nos.2024YFA1207702 and 2022YFA1204100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62488201)+1 种基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR-003)the Quantum Science and Technology-National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2021ZD0302700)。
摘要Two-dimensional silicon carbides have attracted increasing interest due to their highly tunable band structures and rich physical properties.Among them,Si9C15is particularly notable for its intrinsic auxeticity,strongly anisotropic carrier mobility,and pronounced optical and thermoelectric responses.However,the controlled growth of Si9C15nano-islands has remained a challenge.Here,we report a novel growth technique for Si9C15nano-islands.By exploiting the mild segregation of carbon atoms from a Ru(0001)substrate,we fabricate discrete,crystalline Si9C15nano-islands at temperatures as low as~400℃.Spectroscopic measurements reveal a spatial modulation of the local work function across the nano-island,which we attribute to the periodic potential landscape of the Si9C15lattice.Furthermore,we demonstrate that this island morphology enables the construction of Si9C15/graphene lateral heterostructures.Our work establishes a new pathway for fabricating Si9C15nanostructures as well as the heterostructures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.52574348)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(nos.E2024501010 and B2024501004)+3 种基金the Shijiazhuang Basic Research Project(no.241790667A)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(no.N2423013)the National College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(no.202419145017)the Performance Subsidy Fund for Key Laboratory of Dielectric,Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province(no.22567627H)。
摘要MnO2 emerges as a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)due to its high theoretical capacity and ideal working voltage.However,inherent limitations in low electrical conductivity and structural instability restrict its widespread application.Herein,we fabricated layered δ-MnO2 and introduced Cu and Ce metal ions for structural regulation,thus constructing a δ/a-MnO2 heterostructure within the δ-MnO2 matrix,forming a heterointerface that simultaneously enhances the electrical conductivity and structural stability of the material.In this system,Cu2+acts as a catalyst,promoting the reduction of high-valent Mn to Mn2+and enabling local two-electron transfer,which significantly increases the discharge specific capacity of MnO2.For Ce3+,it functions as a structural regulator,inducing the partial transformation of δ-MnO2 to a-MnO2 and forming the δ/a-MnO2 heterostructure.Further supported by density functional theory(DFT)calculations and in-situ characterization results,the heterointerface between a-MnO2 andδ-MnO2 generates an internal electric field due to the difference in Fermi levels.This not only effectively enhances the electron transfer capability but also significantly improves structural stability.Benefiting from these advantages,the Cu,Ce co-incorporated MnO2(CCMO)cathode delivers a high discharge capacity of 455.4 mAh g-1at 0.2 A g-1and maintains 191.2 mAh g-1specific capacity after 1500 cycles with 95%capacity retention at 2 A g-1,which is significantly better than non-doped MnO2.This strategy of structural regulation and heterostructure construction using guest ions offers a new approach for developing high-performance Mn-based cathode materials for AZIBs.
基金supporting from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U25B201411,22075197 and 22278290)the Shanxi Provincial Central Guidance Fund for Local Science and Technology Development Projects(Grant No.YDZJSX2024D022)the Key Research and Development(R&D)Projects of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202102040201003).
摘要Developing high-performance anodes from low-cost industrial byproducts is crucial for advancing sodium-ion batteries.Herein,we report a zinc–aluminum layered double hydroxide(ZnAl-LDH)template-induced strategy for fabricating ZnO/ZnSe heterojunctions embedded within hierarchical porous carbon derived from coal tar pitch.The LDH serves as a dual functional structural template and pore-forming agent,enabling the in situ construction of intimately coupled ZnO/ZnSe–C interfaces.The designed ZnO/ZnSe heterostructure offers notable advantages:the heterojunction boosts charge transfer via interfacial contact between the two active components,while the mixed O2−/Se2−anion environment,combined with nanodispersed ZnO/ZnSe and the conductive carbon matrix,effectively enhances the reaction kinetics and mitigates volume strain.Consequently,the composite anode delivers a high reversible capacity of 637.5 mAh g−1 at 100 mA g−1 and retains 259.7 mAh g−1 after 1000 cycles at 5 A g−1.Kinetic analysis indicates that the superior rate performance is attributed to a dominant capacitive contribution(93.3%at 1.2 mV s−1).A full cell configured with an Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode demonstrates practical viability,retaining 147.5 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles.This work highlights the effectiveness of LDH-templated synthesis in constructing advanced heterostructure anodes for efficient sodium storage.