Innovative use of HfO2-based high-dielectric-permittivity materials could enable their integration into few-nanometre-scale devices for storing substantial quantities of electrical charges,which have received wides...Innovative use of HfO2-based high-dielectric-permittivity materials could enable their integration into few-nanometre-scale devices for storing substantial quantities of electrical charges,which have received widespread applications in high-storage-density dynamic random access memory and energy-efficient complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor devices.During bipolar high electric-field cycling in numbers close to dielectric breakdown,the dielectric permittivity suddenly increases by 30 times after oxygen-vacancy ordering and ferroelectric-to-nonferroelectric phase transition of near-edge plasma-treated Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 thin-film capacitors.Here we report a much higher dielectric permittivity of 1466 during downscaling of the capacitor into the diameter of 3.85μm when the ferroelectricity suddenly disappears without high-field cycling.The stored charge density is as high as 183μC cm−2 at an operating voltageime of 1.2 V/50 ns at cycle numbers of more than 1012 without inducing dielectric breakdown.The study of synchrotron X-ray micro-diffraction patterns show missing of a mixed tetragonal phase.The image of electron energy loss spectroscopy shows the preferred oxygen-vacancy accumulation at the regions near top/bottom electrodes as well as grain boundaries.The ultrahigh dielectric-permittivity material enables high-density integration of extremely scaled logic and memory devices in the future.展开更多
The integration of advanced sensing materials as channel layers in devices is essential for constructing field-effect transistor(FET)biosensors.In this study,we synthesized high-crystallinity bimetallic M3(hexaamin...The integration of advanced sensing materials as channel layers in devices is essential for constructing field-effect transistor(FET)biosensors.In this study,we synthesized high-crystallinity bimetallic M3(hexaaminotriphenylene)2(M=Co,Ni)thin films as FET channel materials via an in-situ growth method using a mixed solvent system of water and N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF).This bimetallic metalorganic framework(MOF)-based FET then served as a glucose biosensor,achieving a high sensitivity and an ultra-wide detection range from 10 nmol/L to 10 mmol/L.Further studies reveal that the success of in-situ growth of the high-crystalline bimetallic MOF film can be attributed to the coordination solvent exchange reaction between the metal atomic center,DMF,and water.Furthermore,the introduction of bimetallic centers enhances the number of active sites within the MOF,thereby achieving an ultra-low detection limit and an ultra-wide detection range.This work presents a versatile approach for constructing high performance FET biosensors.展开更多
To address the challenges of poor solubility and difficult recyclability of powdered metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),a Eu-based MOF complex,[EuNa(L)(H2O)3]·2H2O(Eu/Na-MOF),was synthesized by the hydrother...To address the challenges of poor solubility and difficult recyclability of powdered metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),a Eu-based MOF complex,[EuNa(L)(H2O)3]·2H2O(Eu/Na-MOF),was synthesized by the hydrothermal method using 3,5-bis(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole(H4L)as the ligand in this study.Systematic characterization and performance evaluation revealed that the complex exhibits a unique 3D structure,high phase purity,excellent thermal stability,and outstanding luminescent properties.Furthermore,the complex was encapsulated in poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)to fabricate a flexible and water-washable composite fluorescent film(Eu/NaMOF/PMMA).Based on static and dynamic quenching mechanisms,respectively,the film enables reversible detection of tryptamine and Cr2O72- ions in aqueous solutions,demonstrating high selectivity,stability,and portability.展开更多
This study presents the successful synthesis of a novel Z-scheme heterojunction composite film consisting of Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr through electrochemical processes and ionexchange techniques,followed by the photodep...This study presents the successful synthesis of a novel Z-scheme heterojunction composite film consisting of Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr through electrochemical processes and ionexchange techniques,followed by the photodeposition of noble metal silver(Ag)onto the composite structure.The catalytic efficiency of semiconductor photocatalysts is greatly improved by utilizing the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effect observed in Ag nanoparticles(NPs).Furthermore,the noble metal Ag serves as an intermediary bridge facilitating charge transfer between Bi2MoO6and BiOBr,while the formation of a Schottky barrier effectively inhibits the recombination of photo-generated electron-hole pairs.As a result,the Ag-deposited Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film exhibits superior photocatalytic performance in the reduction of CO2compared to its unmodified counterpart.Our experimental results indicate a non-linear relationship between Ag deposition and the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2reduction to CO,characterized by an initial increase in efficiency followed by a decline.The optimized 1.5%-Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film demonstrates exceptional photocatalytic activity,attaining a CO production rate of 13.65μmol/(g·h).This research explores the fundamental mechanisms that lead to improved photocatalytic CO2reduction capabilities of the Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film.Our research offers important perspectives for the thoughtful design and production of highly efficient photocatalysts,which are essential for advancing sustainable energy solutions.展开更多
The rapid development of semi-conductor industry calls for the production of organometallic precursors with ultrahigh-purity and low cost.TiO2 film is an important high-k materials,but its atomic layer deposition(A...The rapid development of semi-conductor industry calls for the production of organometallic precursors with ultrahigh-purity and low cost.TiO2 film is an important high-k materials,but its atomic layer deposition(ALD)precursor tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium(TDMAT)still suffers from low industrial synthesis yield and inadequate purity.Herein,by optimizing the lithium displacement method in TDMAT synthesis,much milder synthesis conditions have been achieved with higher yield(91.00%)and ultra-high organic purity(>99.9%).In the purification optimization,a new coupled process combining alkali metal salt and rectification was proposed,based on which ultra-high inorganic purity(99.99993%,Cl-content<10-5,6N)and high TDMAT yield(93.70%)can be obtained.Finally,by using the assynthesized precursor,wafer-scale TiO2 film under ALD process has been fabricated,which was characterized by SEM,EDS,AFM,XPS and spectral ellipsometry(SE).Specially,AFM validates its ultrasmooth surface without any extra holes or agglomerations(RMS:0.303 nm).This work will be significant for the development of ultrahigh-purity semi-conductor materials.展开更多
In this work,we demonstrated the InSnO(ITO)TFTs passivated with SiO2via the PECVD process compatible with large-area production for the first time.The passivated ITO TFTs with various channel thicknesses(tch=4,5...In this work,we demonstrated the InSnO(ITO)TFTs passivated with SiO2via the PECVD process compatible with large-area production for the first time.The passivated ITO TFTs with various channel thicknesses(tch=4,5,6 nm)exhibit excellent electrical performance and superior uniformity.The reliability properties of ITO TFTs were evaluated in detail under positive bias stress(PBS)conditions before and after passivation.Compared to the devices without passivation,the passivated devices have only 50%threshold voltage degradation(ΔVth)and 50%newly generated traps due to excellent isolation of the ambient atmosphere.The negligible performance degradation of ITO TFTs with passivation during negative bias stress(NBS)and negative bias temperature stress(NBTS)verifies the outstanding immunity to the water vapor of the SiO2passivation layer.Overall,the ITO TFT with the tchof 6 nm and with SiO2passivation exhibits the best performance in terms of electrical properties,uniformity,and reliability,which is promising in large-area production.展开更多
The pressing demand for ultrathin and flexible shields to counter electromagnetic interference(EMI)has sparked interest in Ti3C2TxMXene materials due to their exceptional electrical conductivity,tunable surfa...The pressing demand for ultrathin and flexible shields to counter electromagnetic interference(EMI)has sparked interest in Ti3C2TxMXene materials due to their exceptional electrical conductivity,tunable surface chemistry,and layered structure.However,pure Ti3C2TxMXene films often lack the mechanical properties required for practical engineering applications,and traditional reinforcement methods tend to reduce electrical conductivity.This work demonstrates an effective strategy to enhance the alignment and densely packed layered structure of Ti3C2TxMXene films by regulating the acidity and alkalinity of Ti3C2TxMXene aqueous solutions.This approach simultaneously improves mechanical strength and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).Compared with original Ti3C2TxMXene films,MXene films modified with ammonia solution(NH3·H2O)via OH-show a significant improvement in tensile strength(27.7±1.9 MPa).Meanwhile,MXene films treated with hydrochloric acid(HCl)via H+reach an even higher tensile strength of 39±1.5 MPa.Moreover,the EMI SE values of the treated MXene films increase significantly,each reaching 66.2 and 58.4 dB.The maximum improvements in EMI SE values for the acid-and alkali-treated samples are 17.9%and 4%,respectively.In conclusion,the simultaneous enhancement of mechanical strength and EMI shielding efficacy highlights the potential of acid-and alkali-treated Ti3C2TxMXene films for applications in ultrathin and flexible EMI shielding materials.展开更多
To mitigate secondary electromagnetic pollution,there is an urgent need to develop absorption-dominant electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials with low density,reduced thickness,lightweight construction,f...To mitigate secondary electromagnetic pollution,there is an urgent need to develop absorption-dominant electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials with low density,reduced thickness,lightweight construction,flexibility,exceptional mechanical strength,and superior electrothermal and photothermal properties,particularly for flexible and wearable electronics.In this regard,we designed an absorption-based composite film comprising carbon nanotubes(CNT)and α-Fe2O3,featuring a CNT layer sandwiched between twoα-Fe2O3layers on the upper and lower surfaces.This composite film was fabricated through an electrodeposition process followed by a thermal annealing procedure to achieve enhanced EMI shielding performance along with improved electrothermal and photothermal properties.The strategically designed sandwich structure allows the rough surface of the upper α-Fe2O3layer to not only improve the impedance mismatch between free space and the composite film,facilitating the penetration of incident electromagnetic(EM)waves into the film and promoting increased EM absorption rather than reflection,but also to enhance electrical conductivity,thereby improving electron mobility and density.Consequently,the average total shielding effectiveness(SE)of the CNT/Fe16-300 composite demonstrates remarkable EMI shielding effectiveness(EMI SE:56.8 dB).Furthermore,the alteration in the absorption-to-reflection ratio(A/R)signifies a transition in the EMI shielding mechanism from reflection(0.69 for the pristine CNT film)to absorption(1.86 for the CNT/Fe16-300)with the incremental deposition of α-Fe2O3nanoparticles.This work presents a feasible manufacturing approach for developing composite films with a sandwich structure that exhibits absorption-dominant EMI shielding capabilities,contributing to advancements in thermal management and multifunctional electromagnetic shielding applications.展开更多
Tetravalent tin(Sn4+)-based inorganic perovskite semiconductors like Cs2SnI6are expected to replace lead-based perovskite counterparts due to advantages such as structural stability and environmental friendli...Tetravalent tin(Sn4+)-based inorganic perovskite semiconductors like Cs2SnI6are expected to replace lead-based perovskite counterparts due to advantages such as structural stability and environmental friendliness.In this paper,we reported the dopant compensation effect in the component-dependent self-doped(111)-oriented Cs2SnI6thin films grown with pulsed laser deposition(PLD)at room temperature.The films were grown on(100)-SrTiO3(STO)substrates at room temperature by PLD.Hall results of the Cs2SnI6films with different components realizing by controlling the ratio of SnI4/CsI in the targets demonstrate a clear change of conductivity type from N-type to P-type,while the carrier concentration decreases from 1018 to 1013 and accordingly the film resistivity increases significantly from 3.8 to 2506Ωcm.The defect-relatedopticalfingerprints of Cs2SnI6films werealsoinvestigated withtemperature-dependent photoluminescence spectroscopy.At low temperatures of 10 K,the Cs2SnI6films exhibit donor-bound(D0X)and donor-acceptor pair(DAP)emission,respectively,due to the self-doping effect.These re-sults indicate that controlling the composition of the PLD target is a powerful way to tune the electrical properties of Cs2SnI6films for possible applications in solar cells or X-ray detectors.展开更多
Type-II Dirac semimetal PtTe2is a promising candidate for various electronic device applications due to its high carrier mobility,high conductivity,and air stability.In this work,we report on the growth of large-scale...Type-II Dirac semimetal PtTe2is a promising candidate for various electronic device applications due to its high carrier mobility,high conductivity,and air stability.In this work,we report on the growth of large-scale PtTe2films by the pulsed laser deposition(PLD)and the comparison of the magnetotransport properties with the PtTe2films grown by the chemical vapor deposition(CVD).The low-temperature Hall curves of the PLD-grown films exhibit a linear behavior,in contrast with the nonlinear characteristic of the Hall behavior observed in CVD-grown films,in which a defect gradient is introduced.Meanwhile,both PtTe2films show weak antilocalization at low temperatures,which is attributed to the strong spin–orbit coupling.展开更多
Optimizing the orientation of β-Ga2O3 has emerged as an effective strategy to design high-performance β-Ga2O3 device,but the orientation growth mechanism and approach have not been revealed yet.Herein,by...Optimizing the orientation of β-Ga2O3 has emerged as an effective strategy to design high-performance β-Ga2O3 device,but the orientation growth mechanism and approach have not been revealed yet.Herein,by employing AlN buffer layer,the highly preferred orientation of β-Ga2O3(100)film rather than(-201)film is realized on 4H-SiC substrate at low sputtering power and temperature.Because β-Ga2O3(100)film exhibits a slower growth speed than(-201)film,the former possesses the higher dangling bond density and the lower nucleation energy,and a large conversion barrier exists between these two ori-entations.Moreover,the AlN buffer layer can suppress the surface oxidation of the 4H-SiC substrate and eliminate the strain of β-Ga2O3(100)film,which further reduces the nucleation energy and en-larges the conversion barrier.Meanwhile,the AlN buffer layer can increase the oxygen vacancy formation energy and decrease the oxygen vacancy concentration of β-Ga2O3(100)film.Consequently,the solar-blind photodetector based on the oriented film exhibits the outstanding detectivity of 1.22×1012 Jones and photo-to-dark current ratio of 1.11×105,which are the highest among the reported β-Ga2O3 solar-blind photodetector on the SiC substrate.Our results offer in-depth insights into the preferred orientation growth mechanism,and provide an effective way to design high-quality β-Ga2O3(100)orientation film and high-performance solar-blind photodetector.展开更多
Amorphous Ga2O3(a-Ga2O3)thin films were prepared on flexible polyimide,rigid quartz glass,and Si substrates via radio frequency magnetron sputtering at room temperature.The effect of oxygen/Ar flow rate ra...Amorphous Ga2O3(a-Ga2O3)thin films were prepared on flexible polyimide,rigid quartz glass,and Si substrates via radio frequency magnetron sputtering at room temperature.The effect of oxygen/Ar flow rate ratio on the structure,optical property,surface morphology,and chemical bonding properties of the a-Ga2O3 films was investigated.Results show that the average optical transmittance of the a-Ga2O3 films is over 80%within the wavelength range of 300-2000 nm.The extracted optical band gap of the a-Ga2O3 films is increased from 4.97 eV to 5.13 eV with the increase in O2/Ar flow rate ratio from 0 to 0.25,due to the decrease in concentration of oxygen vacancy defects in the film.Furthermore,the optical refractive index and surface roughness of the a-Ga2O3 films are optimized when the O2/Ar flow rate ratio reaches 0.25.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis also shows that the proportion of oxygen vacancies(VO)and Ga-O chemical bonds in the O 1s peak is gradually decreased with the increase in O2/Ar flow rate ratio from 0 to 0.25,proving that increasing the O2/Ar flow rate ratio during film growth can reduce the concentration of oxygen vacancy defects in a-Ga2O3 films.In this case,a-Ga2O3 with optimal properties can be obtained.This work provides a research basis for high-performance flexible and rigid deep ultraviolet solar-blind detection devices based on a-Ga2O3 films.展开更多
Silica nanosheets(SiO2 NSs) hold great promise for advanced thermal protection applications because of their exceptional thermal and chemical stability.However,their development has been hindered by challenges in s...Silica nanosheets(SiO2 NSs) hold great promise for advanced thermal protection applications because of their exceptional thermal and chemical stability.However,their development has been hindered by challenges in scalable synthesis and structural integration for specialized applications.Herein,we report a facile and scalable wet-chemical strategy for producing high-quality and ultrathin SiO2 NSs with lateral dimension more than 5 μm and thickness of ~2 nm.After graphene oxide(GO)-templated thermal treatment,the mechanical stiffness of the SiO2 NSs was significantly enhanced from 60.9 to 76.1 GPa.Leveraging their unique ultrathin and large lateral properties,the ultralight SiO2 NSs aerogel was achieved via a bidirectional freeze-casting technique.The aerogel demonstrates excellent fire resistance and high-temperature tolerance,maintaining its structure upon direct exposure to 1200℃ flames.Furthermore,the integration of SiO2 NSs into a polycaprolactone(PCL) matrix has enabled the development of a large-area and flexible fire-retardant composite film,which exhibits an exceptional flame selfextinguishing time of 2 s and mechanical flexibility.This work offers a scalable platform for fabricating functional SiO2 NSsbased materials and paves the way for their potential application in energy devices,aerospace protection,and flexible electronics.展开更多
Resolving the ignition issue of magnesium alloys is essential for broadening their application scope.This research investigates the EV33 magnesium alloy,delving into an innovative flame-retardant strategy,with a speci...Resolving the ignition issue of magnesium alloys is essential for broadening their application scope.This research investigates the EV33 magnesium alloy,delving into an innovative flame-retardant strategy,with a specific focus on the impact of the novel protective gas C3H2F6on the flame-retardant properties of the alloy.This paper unveils the morphological characteristics of the EV33 magnesium alloy surface in the absence of protective gas,while employing thermodynamic principles to establish the preferential reaction stages of the alloy,computing the residual stress of MgF2,and assessing the flame-retardant and antioxidative properties of C3H2F6.The study finds that under conditions without protective gas,the oxide film on the EV33 alloy surface is prone to cracking,which accelerates the ignition process of the alloy.Conversely,in an environment enriched with C3H2F6,the formation of a dense oxide film on the alloy surface significantly enhances its thermal stability and flame-retardant properties.This mechanism encompasses the formation of a secondary oxide film,where C3H2F6accelerates the rapid development of this film,effectively repairing damage to the primary oxide film and inhibiting further diffusion of the oxidation reaction.Furthermore,this study elucidates the origin of oxide film rupture,showing that under conditions without protective gas,the precipitated phases and grain boundaries on the surface of the alloy induce the rupture of the oxide film,attributed to stress concentration phenomena occurring around the grain boundaries.展开更多
Nickel oxide(NiO)based gas sensors have at-tracted intense attention due to its high re-sponse to hydrogen sulfide(H2S)gas.It has been demonstrated that the NiO sensors with exposed(111)facet exhibit excellent perf...Nickel oxide(NiO)based gas sensors have at-tracted intense attention due to its high re-sponse to hydrogen sulfide(H2S)gas.It has been demonstrated that the NiO sensors with exposed(111)facet exhibit excellent perfor-mance,but the single-orientation NiO sensors with exposed(111)facet have rarely been studied.In this work,high quality(111)-ori-ented NiO epitaxial films were fabricated by pulsed laser deposition.Detailed crystalline structural information was revealed by using synchrotron based X-ray diffraction(XRD)technology.These NiO thin films show good se-lectivity for H2S gas detection.Without further modification,the highest response to 100 ppm H2S was measured to be 13.07 at 300℃,and limit of detection(LOD)could be as low as 186 ppb.Fitting of the electrical response curves during adsorption and desorption of H2S gas indicates the two-site Langmuir kinetic processes.Combining with XPS and XAS measure-ments,the mechanism was discussed.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that NiO with exposed(111)facets has the most negative adsorption energy,indicating more sen-sitive to H2S.These results could inspire more studies of metal oxide semiconductor-based gas sensors with specific surface.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China (2022YFA1402904)Basic Research Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action (grant number 24CL2900900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant number 61904034)
摘要Innovative use of HfO2-based high-dielectric-permittivity materials could enable their integration into few-nanometre-scale devices for storing substantial quantities of electrical charges,which have received widespread applications in high-storage-density dynamic random access memory and energy-efficient complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor devices.During bipolar high electric-field cycling in numbers close to dielectric breakdown,the dielectric permittivity suddenly increases by 30 times after oxygen-vacancy ordering and ferroelectric-to-nonferroelectric phase transition of near-edge plasma-treated Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 thin-film capacitors.Here we report a much higher dielectric permittivity of 1466 during downscaling of the capacitor into the diameter of 3.85μm when the ferroelectricity suddenly disappears without high-field cycling.The stored charge density is as high as 183μC cm−2 at an operating voltageime of 1.2 V/50 ns at cycle numbers of more than 1012 without inducing dielectric breakdown.The study of synchrotron X-ray micro-diffraction patterns show missing of a mixed tetragonal phase.The image of electron energy loss spectroscopy shows the preferred oxygen-vacancy accumulation at the regions near top/bottom electrodes as well as grain boundaries.The ultrahigh dielectric-permittivity material enables high-density integration of extremely scaled logic and memory devices in the future.
基金the support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFB2008701)。
摘要The integration of advanced sensing materials as channel layers in devices is essential for constructing field-effect transistor(FET)biosensors.In this study,we synthesized high-crystallinity bimetallic M3(hexaaminotriphenylene)2(M=Co,Ni)thin films as FET channel materials via an in-situ growth method using a mixed solvent system of water and N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF).This bimetallic metalorganic framework(MOF)-based FET then served as a glucose biosensor,achieving a high sensitivity and an ultra-wide detection range from 10 nmol/L to 10 mmol/L.Further studies reveal that the success of in-situ growth of the high-crystalline bimetallic MOF film can be attributed to the coordination solvent exchange reaction between the metal atomic center,DMF,and water.Furthermore,the introduction of bimetallic centers enhances the number of active sites within the MOF,thereby achieving an ultra-low detection limit and an ultra-wide detection range.This work presents a versatile approach for constructing high performance FET biosensors.
摘要To address the challenges of poor solubility and difficult recyclability of powdered metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),a Eu-based MOF complex,[EuNa(L)(H2O)3]·2H2O(Eu/Na-MOF),was synthesized by the hydrothermal method using 3,5-bis(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole(H4L)as the ligand in this study.Systematic characterization and performance evaluation revealed that the complex exhibits a unique 3D structure,high phase purity,excellent thermal stability,and outstanding luminescent properties.Furthermore,the complex was encapsulated in poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)to fabricate a flexible and water-washable composite fluorescent film(Eu/NaMOF/PMMA).Based on static and dynamic quenching mechanisms,respectively,the film enables reversible detection of tryptamine and Cr2O72- ions in aqueous solutions,demonstrating high selectivity,stability,and portability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21978196)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(201801D211008,202403021211018)+1 种基金Shanxi Provincial Education Department(S202413597023)Jincheng High Efficiency Conversion and Utilization Technology Innovation Center of CO2 Energy and Biomass Energy。
摘要This study presents the successful synthesis of a novel Z-scheme heterojunction composite film consisting of Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr through electrochemical processes and ionexchange techniques,followed by the photodeposition of noble metal silver(Ag)onto the composite structure.The catalytic efficiency of semiconductor photocatalysts is greatly improved by utilizing the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effect observed in Ag nanoparticles(NPs).Furthermore,the noble metal Ag serves as an intermediary bridge facilitating charge transfer between Bi2MoO6and BiOBr,while the formation of a Schottky barrier effectively inhibits the recombination of photo-generated electron-hole pairs.As a result,the Ag-deposited Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film exhibits superior photocatalytic performance in the reduction of CO2compared to its unmodified counterpart.Our experimental results indicate a non-linear relationship between Ag deposition and the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2reduction to CO,characterized by an initial increase in efficiency followed by a decline.The optimized 1.5%-Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film demonstrates exceptional photocatalytic activity,attaining a CO production rate of 13.65μmol/(g·h).This research explores the fundamental mechanisms that lead to improved photocatalytic CO2reduction capabilities of the Ag/Bi2MoO6/BiOBr film.Our research offers important perspectives for the thoughtful design and production of highly efficient photocatalysts,which are essential for advancing sustainable energy solutions.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078065)Platform Supporting Fund of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(00621006,00724001)Quanzhou Science and Technology Program Project(2023FX0003)。
摘要The rapid development of semi-conductor industry calls for the production of organometallic precursors with ultrahigh-purity and low cost.TiO2 film is an important high-k materials,but its atomic layer deposition(ALD)precursor tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium(TDMAT)still suffers from low industrial synthesis yield and inadequate purity.Herein,by optimizing the lithium displacement method in TDMAT synthesis,much milder synthesis conditions have been achieved with higher yield(91.00%)and ultra-high organic purity(>99.9%).In the purification optimization,a new coupled process combining alkali metal salt and rectification was proposed,based on which ultra-high inorganic purity(99.99993%,Cl-content<10-5,6N)and high TDMAT yield(93.70%)can be obtained.Finally,by using the assynthesized precursor,wafer-scale TiO2 film under ALD process has been fabricated,which was characterized by SEM,EDS,AFM,XPS and spectral ellipsometry(SE).Specially,AFM validates its ultrasmooth surface without any extra holes or agglomerations(RMS:0.303 nm).This work will be significant for the development of ultrahigh-purity semi-conductor materials.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62404110,62274033)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20221453)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesNatural Science Research Start-up Foundation of Recruiting Talents of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(NY223159)。
摘要In this work,we demonstrated the InSnO(ITO)TFTs passivated with SiO2via the PECVD process compatible with large-area production for the first time.The passivated ITO TFTs with various channel thicknesses(tch=4,5,6 nm)exhibit excellent electrical performance and superior uniformity.The reliability properties of ITO TFTs were evaluated in detail under positive bias stress(PBS)conditions before and after passivation.Compared to the devices without passivation,the passivated devices have only 50%threshold voltage degradation(ΔVth)and 50%newly generated traps due to excellent isolation of the ambient atmosphere.The negligible performance degradation of ITO TFTs with passivation during negative bias stress(NBS)and negative bias temperature stress(NBTS)verifies the outstanding immunity to the water vapor of the SiO2passivation layer.Overall,the ITO TFT with the tchof 6 nm and with SiO2passivation exhibits the best performance in terms of electrical properties,uniformity,and reliability,which is promising in large-area production.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFA0706802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273085 and 52303113)Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province,China(No.24A430045).
摘要The pressing demand for ultrathin and flexible shields to counter electromagnetic interference(EMI)has sparked interest in Ti3C2TxMXene materials due to their exceptional electrical conductivity,tunable surface chemistry,and layered structure.However,pure Ti3C2TxMXene films often lack the mechanical properties required for practical engineering applications,and traditional reinforcement methods tend to reduce electrical conductivity.This work demonstrates an effective strategy to enhance the alignment and densely packed layered structure of Ti3C2TxMXene films by regulating the acidity and alkalinity of Ti3C2TxMXene aqueous solutions.This approach simultaneously improves mechanical strength and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).Compared with original Ti3C2TxMXene films,MXene films modified with ammonia solution(NH3·H2O)via OH-show a significant improvement in tensile strength(27.7±1.9 MPa).Meanwhile,MXene films treated with hydrochloric acid(HCl)via H+reach an even higher tensile strength of 39±1.5 MPa.Moreover,the EMI SE values of the treated MXene films increase significantly,each reaching 66.2 and 58.4 dB.The maximum improvements in EMI SE values for the acid-and alkali-treated samples are 17.9%and 4%,respectively.In conclusion,the simultaneous enhancement of mechanical strength and EMI shielding efficacy highlights the potential of acid-and alkali-treated Ti3C2TxMXene films for applications in ultrathin and flexible EMI shielding materials.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52222202 and 51772310)Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences(No.QYZDY-SSWJSC031)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of Science,Shanghai Branch(No.JCYJ-SHFY-2021-001).
摘要To mitigate secondary electromagnetic pollution,there is an urgent need to develop absorption-dominant electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials with low density,reduced thickness,lightweight construction,flexibility,exceptional mechanical strength,and superior electrothermal and photothermal properties,particularly for flexible and wearable electronics.In this regard,we designed an absorption-based composite film comprising carbon nanotubes(CNT)and α-Fe2O3,featuring a CNT layer sandwiched between twoα-Fe2O3layers on the upper and lower surfaces.This composite film was fabricated through an electrodeposition process followed by a thermal annealing procedure to achieve enhanced EMI shielding performance along with improved electrothermal and photothermal properties.The strategically designed sandwich structure allows the rough surface of the upper α-Fe2O3layer to not only improve the impedance mismatch between free space and the composite film,facilitating the penetration of incident electromagnetic(EM)waves into the film and promoting increased EM absorption rather than reflection,but also to enhance electrical conductivity,thereby improving electron mobility and density.Consequently,the average total shielding effectiveness(SE)of the CNT/Fe16-300 composite demonstrates remarkable EMI shielding effectiveness(EMI SE:56.8 dB).Furthermore,the alteration in the absorption-to-reflection ratio(A/R)signifies a transition in the EMI shielding mechanism from reflection(0.69 for the pristine CNT film)to absorption(1.86 for the CNT/Fe16-300)with the incremental deposition of α-Fe2O3nanoparticles.This work presents a feasible manufacturing approach for developing composite films with a sandwich structure that exhibits absorption-dominant EMI shielding capabilities,contributing to advancements in thermal management and multifunctional electromagnetic shielding applications.
基金financially supported by the National Key Re-search and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3700801)the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2024SFGC0102),the Jinan Bureau of Education(No.JNSX2023015)the Jinan Bureau of Science and Technology(No.202333042).
摘要Tetravalent tin(Sn4+)-based inorganic perovskite semiconductors like Cs2SnI6are expected to replace lead-based perovskite counterparts due to advantages such as structural stability and environmental friendliness.In this paper,we reported the dopant compensation effect in the component-dependent self-doped(111)-oriented Cs2SnI6thin films grown with pulsed laser deposition(PLD)at room temperature.The films were grown on(100)-SrTiO3(STO)substrates at room temperature by PLD.Hall results of the Cs2SnI6films with different components realizing by controlling the ratio of SnI4/CsI in the targets demonstrate a clear change of conductivity type from N-type to P-type,while the carrier concentration decreases from 1018 to 1013 and accordingly the film resistivity increases significantly from 3.8 to 2506Ωcm.The defect-relatedopticalfingerprints of Cs2SnI6films werealsoinvestigated withtemperature-dependent photoluminescence spectroscopy.At low temperatures of 10 K,the Cs2SnI6films exhibit donor-bound(D0X)and donor-acceptor pair(DAP)emission,respectively,due to the self-doping effect.These re-sults indicate that controlling the composition of the PLD target is a powerful way to tune the electrical properties of Cs2SnI6films for possible applications in solar cells or X-ray detectors.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1402404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.T2394473,624B2070,and 62274085)。
摘要Type-II Dirac semimetal PtTe2is a promising candidate for various electronic device applications due to its high carrier mobility,high conductivity,and air stability.In this work,we report on the growth of large-scale PtTe2films by the pulsed laser deposition(PLD)and the comparison of the magnetotransport properties with the PtTe2films grown by the chemical vapor deposition(CVD).The low-temperature Hall curves of the PLD-grown films exhibit a linear behavior,in contrast with the nonlinear characteristic of the Hall behavior observed in CVD-grown films,in which a defect gradient is introduced.Meanwhile,both PtTe2films show weak antilocalization at low temperatures,which is attributed to the strong spin–orbit coupling.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA0715600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62274125,52192611)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund(No.2023A1515030084)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2024GX-YBXM-410)the fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU(No.SKLSP202220).
摘要Optimizing the orientation of β-Ga2O3 has emerged as an effective strategy to design high-performance β-Ga2O3 device,but the orientation growth mechanism and approach have not been revealed yet.Herein,by employing AlN buffer layer,the highly preferred orientation of β-Ga2O3(100)film rather than(-201)film is realized on 4H-SiC substrate at low sputtering power and temperature.Because β-Ga2O3(100)film exhibits a slower growth speed than(-201)film,the former possesses the higher dangling bond density and the lower nucleation energy,and a large conversion barrier exists between these two ori-entations.Moreover,the AlN buffer layer can suppress the surface oxidation of the 4H-SiC substrate and eliminate the strain of β-Ga2O3(100)film,which further reduces the nucleation energy and en-larges the conversion barrier.Meanwhile,the AlN buffer layer can increase the oxygen vacancy formation energy and decrease the oxygen vacancy concentration of β-Ga2O3(100)film.Consequently,the solar-blind photodetector based on the oriented film exhibits the outstanding detectivity of 1.22×1012 Jones and photo-to-dark current ratio of 1.11×105,which are the highest among the reported β-Ga2O3 solar-blind photodetector on the SiC substrate.Our results offer in-depth insights into the preferred orientation growth mechanism,and provide an effective way to design high-quality β-Ga2O3(100)orientation film and high-performance solar-blind photodetector.
基金Research Project of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(JCYJ20180306170801080)。
摘要Amorphous Ga2O3(a-Ga2O3)thin films were prepared on flexible polyimide,rigid quartz glass,and Si substrates via radio frequency magnetron sputtering at room temperature.The effect of oxygen/Ar flow rate ratio on the structure,optical property,surface morphology,and chemical bonding properties of the a-Ga2O3 films was investigated.Results show that the average optical transmittance of the a-Ga2O3 films is over 80%within the wavelength range of 300-2000 nm.The extracted optical band gap of the a-Ga2O3 films is increased from 4.97 eV to 5.13 eV with the increase in O2/Ar flow rate ratio from 0 to 0.25,due to the decrease in concentration of oxygen vacancy defects in the film.Furthermore,the optical refractive index and surface roughness of the a-Ga2O3 films are optimized when the O2/Ar flow rate ratio reaches 0.25.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis also shows that the proportion of oxygen vacancies(VO)and Ga-O chemical bonds in the O 1s peak is gradually decreased with the increase in O2/Ar flow rate ratio from 0 to 0.25,proving that increasing the O2/Ar flow rate ratio during film growth can reduce the concentration of oxygen vacancy defects in a-Ga2O3 films.In this case,a-Ga2O3 with optimal properties can be obtained.This work provides a research basis for high-performance flexible and rigid deep ultraviolet solar-blind detection devices based on a-Ga2O3 films.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB25020000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52471223)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.23160714000)。
摘要Silica nanosheets(SiO2 NSs) hold great promise for advanced thermal protection applications because of their exceptional thermal and chemical stability.However,their development has been hindered by challenges in scalable synthesis and structural integration for specialized applications.Herein,we report a facile and scalable wet-chemical strategy for producing high-quality and ultrathin SiO2 NSs with lateral dimension more than 5 μm and thickness of ~2 nm.After graphene oxide(GO)-templated thermal treatment,the mechanical stiffness of the SiO2 NSs was significantly enhanced from 60.9 to 76.1 GPa.Leveraging their unique ultrathin and large lateral properties,the ultralight SiO2 NSs aerogel was achieved via a bidirectional freeze-casting technique.The aerogel demonstrates excellent fire resistance and high-temperature tolerance,maintaining its structure upon direct exposure to 1200℃ flames.Furthermore,the integration of SiO2 NSs into a polycaprolactone(PCL) matrix has enabled the development of a large-area and flexible fire-retardant composite film,which exhibits an exceptional flame selfextinguishing time of 2 s and mechanical flexibility.This work offers a scalable platform for fabricating functional SiO2 NSsbased materials and paves the way for their potential application in energy devices,aerospace protection,and flexible electronics.
基金supported by the National Key Laboratory for Precision Hot Processing of Metals(Nos.6142909220102).
摘要Resolving the ignition issue of magnesium alloys is essential for broadening their application scope.This research investigates the EV33 magnesium alloy,delving into an innovative flame-retardant strategy,with a specific focus on the impact of the novel protective gas C3H2F6on the flame-retardant properties of the alloy.This paper unveils the morphological characteristics of the EV33 magnesium alloy surface in the absence of protective gas,while employing thermodynamic principles to establish the preferential reaction stages of the alloy,computing the residual stress of MgF2,and assessing the flame-retardant and antioxidative properties of C3H2F6.The study finds that under conditions without protective gas,the oxide film on the EV33 alloy surface is prone to cracking,which accelerates the ignition process of the alloy.Conversely,in an environment enriched with C3H2F6,the formation of a dense oxide film on the alloy surface significantly enhances its thermal stability and flame-retardant properties.This mechanism encompasses the formation of a secondary oxide film,where C3H2F6accelerates the rapid development of this film,effectively repairing damage to the primary oxide film and inhibiting further diffusion of the oxidation reaction.Furthermore,this study elucidates the origin of oxide film rupture,showing that under conditions without protective gas,the precipitated phases and grain boundaries on the surface of the alloy induce the rupture of the oxide film,attributed to stress concentration phenomena occurring around the grain boundaries.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1603902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12175235,No.62271462,and No.12004407)。
摘要Nickel oxide(NiO)based gas sensors have at-tracted intense attention due to its high re-sponse to hydrogen sulfide(H2S)gas.It has been demonstrated that the NiO sensors with exposed(111)facet exhibit excellent perfor-mance,but the single-orientation NiO sensors with exposed(111)facet have rarely been studied.In this work,high quality(111)-ori-ented NiO epitaxial films were fabricated by pulsed laser deposition.Detailed crystalline structural information was revealed by using synchrotron based X-ray diffraction(XRD)technology.These NiO thin films show good se-lectivity for H2S gas detection.Without further modification,the highest response to 100 ppm H2S was measured to be 13.07 at 300℃,and limit of detection(LOD)could be as low as 186 ppb.Fitting of the electrical response curves during adsorption and desorption of H2S gas indicates the two-site Langmuir kinetic processes.Combining with XPS and XAS measure-ments,the mechanism was discussed.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that NiO with exposed(111)facets has the most negative adsorption energy,indicating more sen-sitive to H2S.These results could inspire more studies of metal oxide semiconductor-based gas sensors with specific surface.