Based on the theoretical representation of piezoelectric quasicrystal,a generalized dynamic model is built to represent the transmission of wave aspects in surface acoustic pulse nano-devices.Surface elasticity,surfac...Based on the theoretical representation of piezoelectric quasicrystal,a generalized dynamic model is built to represent the transmission of wave aspects in surface acoustic pulse nano-devices.Surface elasticity,surface piezoelectricity,and surface permittivity help to include the surface effect,which equals additional thin sheets.It is shown that,under certain assumptions,this generalized dynamic model may be simplified to a few classical examples that are appropriate for both macro and nano-scale applications.In the current work,surface piezoelectricity is used to develop a theoretical model for shear horizontal(SH)waves where it contains the surface piezoelectricity theory and a linear spring model to quantitatively and qualitatively explore SH waves in an orthotropic piezoelectric quasicrystal layer overlying an elastic framework(Model I),a piezoelectric quasi-crystal nano substrate,and an orthotropic piezoelectric quasicrystal half-space(Model II).The theoretical model stimulates the numerical results,which establish the critical thickness.As the piezoelectric layer’s thickness gets closer to nanometres,surface energy must be included when analyzing dispersion properties.Furthermore,the effects of surface elasticity and density on wave velocity are investigated individually.The authors establish a parameter,precisely the ratio of the physical modulus along the width direction to along the direction of wave travel.The surface effect’s impact on the general char-acteristics of piezoelectric structures is seen as a spring force acting on bulk boundaries.Analytical presentation of frequency equations for both symmetric and anti-symmetric waves pertains to the case of an electrical short circuit in Model II.The project aims to analyze SH waves in orthogonal anisotropic,transversely isotropic piezoelectric layered nanostructures,providing a practical mathematical tool for surface effects analysis and adaptability to other wave types,including Rayleigh waves and acoustic surface waves.展开更多
Manipulation of spin states via purely electric means forms the research branch "all-electric spintronics".In this paper,we briefly review recent progress relating to the all-electric spintronics,including e...Manipulation of spin states via purely electric means forms the research branch "all-electric spintronics".In this paper,we briefly review recent progress relating to the all-electric spintronics,including electric-field control of Rashba spin-orbit coupling,magnetic anisotropy,exchange bias,ferromagnetism,and other forms of magnetoelectric coupling.Special focus is given to surface/interface systems,including semiconductor(oxide) heterostructures,magnetic/nonmagnetic surfaces,semiconductor-metal interfaces,and other nanostructures,which can be good candidates for functional materials for spintronic.展开更多
The metallurgical bonding quality of bonding joints is affected by the substrate surface state in hot-compression bonding(HCB),and the surface roughness is a core indicator of the surface state.However,the effects of ...The metallurgical bonding quality of bonding joints is affected by the substrate surface state in hot-compression bonding(HCB),and the surface roughness is a core indicator of the surface state.However,the effects of surface roughness on interface bonding performance(IBP)in the HCB process are unclear for substrates with refractory oxide scales.This study presents the effects of surface roughness on IBP for 316H stainless steel joints fabricated by HCB.A set of HCB parameters for interface bonding critical state of 316H stainless steel joints was determined.The HCB experiments were carried out under parameters of interface bonding critical state to amplify the effect of surface roughness.The interface morphologies,element distribution,and tensile properties were used to characterize the IBP.As a result,the formation mechanisms of the interface pits were revealed and the variation trend of pit number with the roughness was summarized.Finally,the mapping relation between surface roughness and IBP was established.The results show that the degree of rotational dynamic recrystallization becomes weaker with the decrease in the surface roughness and the interface bonding mechanism is completely transformed into discontinuous dynamic recrystallization when the roughness is lower than 0.020μm Sa.The number of interfacial pits decreases as the roughness decreases owing to the weakening of oxide scale aggregation and abrasive inclusion mechanism.The elongation of the tensile specimen cannot increase significantly while the roughness is lower than 0.698μm Sa.展开更多
As a mathematical analysis method,fractal analysis can be used to quantitatively describe irregular shapes with self-similar or self-affine properties.Fractal analysis has been used to characterize the shapes of metal...As a mathematical analysis method,fractal analysis can be used to quantitatively describe irregular shapes with self-similar or self-affine properties.Fractal analysis has been used to characterize the shapes of metal materials at various scales and dimensions.Conventional methods make it difficult to quantitatively describe the relationship between the regular characteristics and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces.However,fractal analysis can be used to quantitatively describe the shape characteristics of metal materials and to establish the quantitative relationships between the shape characteristics and various properties of metal materials.From the perspective of two-dimensional planes and three-dimensional curved surfaces,this paper reviews the current research status of the fractal analysis of metal precipitate interfaces,metal grain boundary interfaces,metal-deposited film surfaces,metal fracture surfaces,metal machined surfaces,and metal wear surfaces.The relationship between the fractal dimensions and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces is summarized.Starting from three perspectives of fractal analysis,namely,research scope,image acquisition methods,and calculation methods,this paper identifies the direction of research on fractal analysis of metal material surfaces and interfaces that need to be developed.It is believed that revealing the deep influence mechanism between the fractal dimensions and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces will be the key research direction of the fractal analysis of metal materials in the future.展开更多
Surface passivation with organic ammoniums improves perovskite solar cell performance by forming 2D/quasi-2D structures or adsorbing onto surfaces.However,complexity from mixed phases can trigger phase transitions,com...Surface passivation with organic ammoniums improves perovskite solar cell performance by forming 2D/quasi-2D structures or adsorbing onto surfaces.However,complexity from mixed phases can trigger phase transitions,compromising stability.The control of surface dimensionality after organic ammonium passivation presents significant importance to device stability.In this study,we developed a poly-fluorination strategy for surface treatment in perovskite solar cells,which enabled a high and durable interfacial phase purity after surface passivation.The locked surface dimensionality of perovskite was achieved through robust interaction between the poly-fluorinated ammoniums and the perovskite surface,along with the steric hindrance imparted by fluorine atoms,reducing its reactivity and penetration capabilities.The high hydrophobicity of the poly-fluorinated surface also aids in moisture resistance of the perovskite layer.The champion device achieved a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 25.2% with certified 24.6%,with 90% of its initial PCE retained after approximately 1200 h under continuous 1-sun illumination,and over 14,400 h storage stability and superior stability under high-temperature operation.展开更多
Many animal and plant tissues,such as adipose tissue and fruits,can be taken as liquid-saturated soft composites,which have densely packed pores that are filled with liquid.Typically,when the pore dimensions are suffi...Many animal and plant tissues,such as adipose tissue and fruits,can be taken as liquid-saturated soft composites,which have densely packed pores that are filled with liquid.Typically,when the pore dimensions are sufficiently small(at the micro-or nanoscale),surface effects significantly influence the mechanical properties of the material.To characterize the thermomechanical properties critical for animals and plants,we propose an idealized cubic closed-cell model in which liquid compressibility and surface stress(i.e.,surface moduli and residual surface stress)are considered.Analytical solutions of the model are then employed to quantify how the surface stress,porosity,and liquid bulk modulus affect the effective Young’s modulus,effective Poisson ratio,and effective coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)of the liquid-saturated soft composite.An increase in residual surface stress reduces both the effective modulus and effective CTE,whereas increasing the surface moduli result in a greater effective modulus and reduced effective CTE.The results provide critical insights into how surface effects govern the macroscopic thermomechanical behavior of liquid-saturated soft composites with small pores.展开更多
This study investigates the surface effects on the operation of double-ended dislocation sources in single-crystal micropillars under compression.A comprehensive theoretical framework is formulated to derive the stres...This study investigates the surface effects on the operation of double-ended dislocation sources in single-crystal micropillars under compression.A comprehensive theoretical framework is formulated to derive the stress field of the source segment and the corresponding Peach-Koehler(PK)forces acting on this segment near the free surfaces.An analytical formulation is then developed to compare the source strength with and without the influence of the surface stress.The results reveal that the surface effects on the dislocation source strength are highly sensitive to the interplay between the source length and its distance from the free surface.These surface effects can either enhance or reduce the critical stress required for the source operation by up to 50%,leading to significant fluctuations in yield strength,as commonly observed in discrete dislocation dynamics simulations and experimental studies.These findings provide different interpretations for the size-dependent and stochastic yield stress behavior in face-centered cubic(FCC)micropillars.展开更多
Alloying and interface effects are effective strategies for enhancing the performance of electrocatalysts in energy-related devices.Herein,dendritic Au-doped platinum-palladium alloy/dumbbell-like bismuth telluride he...Alloying and interface effects are effective strategies for enhancing the performance of electrocatalysts in energy-related devices.Herein,dendritic Au-doped platinum-palladium alloy/dumbbell-like bismuth telluride heterostructures(denoted PtPdAu/BiTe)were synthesized using a visible-light-assisted strategy.The coupling alloy and interfacial effects of PtPdAu/BiTe significantly improved the performance and stability of both the ethanol oxidation reaction(EOR)and methanol oxidation reaction(MOR).Introducing a small amount of Au effectively enhanced the CO tolerance of PtPdAu/BiTe compared to dendritic platinum-palladium alloy/dumbbell-like bismuth telluride heterostructures.PtPdAu/BiTe exhibited mass activities of 31.5 and 13.3 A·mg_(Pt)^(-1)in EOR and MOR,respectively,which were 34.4 and 13.2 times higher than those of commercial Pt black,revealing efficient Pt atom utilization.In-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated complete 12e^(-)and 6e^(-)oxidation of ethanol and methanol on PtPdAu/BiTe.The PtPdAu/BiTe/C achieved mass peak power densities of 131 and 156 mW·mg_(Pt)^(-1),which were 2.4 and 2.2 times higher than those of Pt/C in practical direct ethanol fuel cell(DEFC)and direct methanol fuel cell(DMFC),respectively,highlighting their potential application in DEFC and DMFC.This study introduces an effective strategy for designing efficient and highly CO tolerant anodic electrocatalysts for practical DEFC and DMFC applications.展开更多
Magneto-active soft materials,composed of hard-magnetic particles embedded in polymeric matrices,have found widespread applications in soft robotics,active metamaterials,and shape-morphing structures across various le...Magneto-active soft materials,composed of hard-magnetic particles embedded in polymeric matrices,have found widespread applications in soft robotics,active metamaterials,and shape-morphing structures across various length scales due to their ability to undergo reversible,untethered,and rapid deformation in response to magnetic actuation.At small scales,surface effects play a crucial role in the mechanical behavior of these soft materials.In this paper,we theoretically investigate the influence of surface effects on the buckling instability and large deformation of magneto-active soft beams under a uniform magnetic field.The theoretical model is derived according to the principle of minimum potential energy and numerically solved with the finite difference method.By employing the developed theoretical model,parametric studies are performed to explore how surface effects influence the buckling instability and large deformation of magneto-active soft cantilever beams with varying geometric parameters under different uniform magnetic fields.Our results reveal that the influence of surface effects on the mechanical behavior of magneto-active soft beams depends not only on the geometric parameters but also on the magnetic field strength.Specifically,when the magnetic field strength is relatively small,surface effects reduce the deformation of magneto-active soft beams,particularly for beams with smaller thicknesses and larger length-to-thickness ratios.However,when the magnetic field strength is sufficiently large,and the beam's deformation becomes saturated,surface effects have little influence on the deformation.This work uncovers the role of surface effects in the mechanical behavior of magnetoactive soft materials,which could provide guidelines for the design and optimization of small-scale magnetic-active soft material-based applications.展开更多
Understanding frictional anisotropy,which refers to the variation in frictional resistance based on the shear direction,is crucial for optimizing the friction angle between a bio-inspired structure and the surrounding...Understanding frictional anisotropy,which refers to the variation in frictional resistance based on the shear direction,is crucial for optimizing the friction angle between a bio-inspired structure and the surrounding soil.Previous studies focused on estimating the interface frictional anisotropy mobilized by snakeskin-inspired textured surfaces and sand under monotonic shear loading conditions.However,there is a need to estimate interface frictional anisotropy under repetitive shear loads.In this study,a series of repetitive direct shear(DS)tests are performed with snakeskin-inspired textured surfaces under a constant vertical stress and two shear directions(cranial first half→caudal second half or caudal first half→cranial second half).The results show that(1)mobilized shear stress increases with the number of shearing cycles,(2)cranial shearing(shearing against the scales)consistently produces a higher shear resistance and less contractive behavior than caudal shearing(shearing along the scales),and(3)a higher scale height or smaller scale length of the surface yields a higher interface friction angle across all shearing cycles.Further analysis reveals that the gap between the cranial and caudal shear zones of the interface friction angle as a function of L/H(i.e.the ratio of scale length L to scale height H)continues to decrease as the number of shearing cycles approaches asymptotic values.The directional frictional resistance(DFR)decreases as the number of shearing cycles increases.Furthermore,the discussion covers the impact of initial relative density,vertical stress,and the number of shearing cycles on interface frictional anisotropy.展开更多
For emerging renewable and sustainable energy technologies,single crystal materials have become key materials to enhance electrocatalytic performance because of their atomic-level ordered structures and tailorable sur...For emerging renewable and sustainable energy technologies,single crystal materials have become key materials to enhance electrocatalytic performance because of their atomic-level ordered structures and tailorable surface and interfacial properties.Various single crystal types,including metals,semiconductors,ceramics,organics,and nanocrystals,exhibit superior catalytic selectivity and stability in reactions such as water splitting and carbon/nitrogen cycles,benefiting from high electrical conductivity,tunable energy bands,and active sites with high surface energy.Through surface modification,interfacial atomic doping,and heterostructure construction,the distribution of active sites,electronic structure,and mass transport can be precisely regulated,significantly optimizing the catalytic kinetics of single crystal materials.In situ characterizations elucidate catalytic mechanisms at the atomic scale,while emerging methods like AI-assisted synthesis and bio-template directed growth offer pathways to overcome bottlenecks in the precision and cost of single crystal preparation.In addressing stability challenges in complex environments,strategies such as organic-inorganic hybridization and gradient interface design effectively mitigate interfacial instability.Future research should focus on cross-scale structural regulation and multidisciplinary integration to facilitate the transition of single crystal electrocatalysts from fundamental research to industrial applications,enabling efficient energy conversion.展开更多
Topological insulators with localized edge or interface states have been extensively studied,particularly in phononic crystals and related fields;however,their application in seismic metamaterials remains largely unex...Topological insulators with localized edge or interface states have been extensively studied,particularly in phononic crystals and related fields;however,their application in seismic metamaterials remains largely unexplored.To address this gap,we designed a topological seismic metamaterial,where the topological interface is formed by joining the ends of two distinct one-dimensional periodic lattices.The first full-scale field experiment confirms the existence of topological interface states,which exhibit pronounced localization characteristics and induce a resonant amplification effect of 7.2 dB on the total energy of seismic surface waves.This study provides the first experimental validation for the implementation of topological principles in the design of seismic metamaterials,enabling novel approaches to high-sensitivity seismic detection and efficient energy localization for wave control.展开更多
This paper investigates the adhesive nanocontact behavior of an elastic halfplane indented by a rigid cylindrical indenter,incorporating the simultaneous effects of surface elasticity,couple stresses,and adhesion.The ...This paper investigates the adhesive nanocontact behavior of an elastic halfplane indented by a rigid cylindrical indenter,incorporating the simultaneous effects of surface elasticity,couple stresses,and adhesion.The free surface of the half-plane is modeled by the Steigmann-Ogden surface elasticity theory,while the bulk material behavior is described by the classical couple-stress elasticity theory.The adhesion at the contact interface is characterized by the Maugis-Dugdale(MD)adhesive contact model.Building on the fundamental nonclassical Flamant solution,the governing equations and boundary conditions of the nanocontact problem are reformulated into a system of triple integral equations.These equations are solved numerically by the Gauss-Chebyshev quadratures in combination with an iterative algorithm.The validation against the existing literature confirms the accuracy and robustness of the proposed solution methodology.Comprehensive parametric studies are performed to elucidate the critical roles of surface elasticity and couple stresses in adhesive nanocontact.The numerical results provide insights into the complex interactions among surface,couple-stress,and adhesive effects.Specifically,the interplay between the surface and adhesive effects is predominantly competitive,while the interaction between the couple stresses and adhesion exhibits an intricate nature.The findings highlight the necessity of simultaneously considering surface elasticity,couple stresses,and adhesion in nanoindentation analyses to achieve accurate predictions of material responses.展开更多
Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have attracted much attention due to their high photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE)and low cost.The certificated PCE of small active area(below 0....Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have attracted much attention due to their high photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE)and low cost.The certificated PCE of small active area(below 0.1 cm^(2))device has reached 26.7%[1].However,when considering the scaled-up commercialization of PSCs,an obvious efficiency drop exists for the translation to large-area perovskite submodules(PSMs)with areas more than 200 cm^(2),thus limiting the practical commercialization[2].The major PCE gap between small area cells and large area modules arises the drop of open-circuit voltage(VOC)and fill factor(FF).Formamidinium lead iodide(FAPbI_(3))is now the mostly widely used and highly efficient perovskite composition.However,the photo-active black α-FAPbI_(3) phase will spontaneously transform into photo-inactive yellowδ-FAPbI_(3) phase at room temperature[3].展开更多
This paper considers the effect of the anisotropic surface tension on the morphological stability of the planar interface during directional solidification. When the expression exhibiting the four-fold symmetry is inc...This paper considers the effect of the anisotropic surface tension on the morphological stability of the planar interface during directional solidification. When the expression exhibiting the four-fold symmetry is included, the modified absolute stability criterion is obtained by employing the multi-variable expansion method. The linear stability analysis reveals that for the given temperature gradient, as the anisotropic surface tension parameter increases, the stability zone tends to decrease.展开更多
The yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ)is a famous thermal barrier coating material to protect hot-end components of an engine.As a characteristic feature of the YSZ,the surface roughness shall play an important role in t...The yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ)is a famous thermal barrier coating material to protect hot-end components of an engine.As a characteristic feature of the YSZ,the surface roughness shall play an important role in the interface thermal conductance between the YSZ and gas,considering that the gas is typically at an extremely high temperature.We investigate the effect of the surface roughness on the thermal conductance of the YSZ-gas interface with surface roughness described by nanoscale pores on the surface of the YSZ.We reveal two competitive mechanisms related to the microstructure of the pore,i.e.,the actual contact area effect and the confinement effect.The increase of the pore depth will enlarge the actual contact area between the YSZ and gas,leading to enhancement of the solid-gas interface thermal conductance.In contrast to the positive actual contact area effect,the geometry-induced confinement effect greatly reduces the interface thermal conductance.These findings shall offer some fundamental understandings for the microscopic mechanisms of the YSZ-gas interface thermal conductance.展开更多
In this paper, we present an analytical solution of the interaction of the nanotube （NT） with a wedge disclination dipole in nanotube-based composites. The corresponding boundary value problem is solved exactly by u...In this paper, we present an analytical solution of the interaction of the nanotube （NT） with a wedge disclination dipole in nanotube-based composites. The corresponding boundary value problem is solved exactly by using complex potential functions. The explicit expression of the force exerted on disclination dipole is given by using the generalized Peach- Koehler formula. As a numerical illustration, both the equilibrium position and the stability of the disclination dipole are evaluated for different material combinations, relative thickness of an NT, surface/interface effects, and the features of the disclination dipole. The results show that as the thickness of the NT layer increases, the NT has a relatively major role in the force acting on the disclination dipole in the NT-based composite. The cooperative effect of surface/interface stresses and the NT becomes considerable as the increase of NT layer thickness. The equilibrium position may occur, even more than one, due to the influences of the surface/interface stress and the NT thickening. The influences of the surface/interface stresses and the thickness of the NT layer on the force are greatly dependent on the disclination angle.展开更多
An important step for achieving the knowledge-based design freedom on nano-and interfacial materials is attained by elucidating the related surface and interface thermodynamics from the first principles so as to allow...An important step for achieving the knowledge-based design freedom on nano-and interfacial materials is attained by elucidating the related surface and interface thermodynamics from the first principles so as to allow engineering the microstructures for desired properties through smartly designing fabrication processing parameters.This is demonstrated for SnO2 nano-particle surfaces and also a technologically important Ag-SnO2 interface fabricated by in-situ internal oxidation.Based on defect thermodynamics,we first modeled and calculated the equilibrium surface and interface structures,and as well corresponding properties,as a function of the ambient temperature and oxygen partial pressure.A series of first principles energetics calculations were then performed to construct the equilibrium surface and interface phase diagrams,to describe the environment dependence of the microstructures and properties of the surfaces and interfaces during fabrication and service conditions.The use and potential application of these phase diagrams as a process design tool were suggested and discussed.展开更多
High-purity germanium(HPGe)detectors,which are used for direct dark matter detection,have the advantages of a low threshold and excellent energy resolution.The surface passivation of HPGe has become crucial for achiev...High-purity germanium(HPGe)detectors,which are used for direct dark matter detection,have the advantages of a low threshold and excellent energy resolution.The surface passivation of HPGe has become crucial for achieving an extremely low energy threshold.In this study,first-principles simulations,passivation film preparation,and metal oxide semiconductor(MOS)capacitor characterization were combined to study surface passivation.Theoretical calculations of the energy band structure of the -H,-OH,and -NH_(2) passivation groups on the surface of Ge were performed,and the interface state density and potential with five different passivation groups with N/O atomic ratios were accurately analyzed to obtain a stable surface state.Based on the theoretical calculation results,the surface passivation layers of the Ge_(2)ON_(2) film were prepared via magnetron sputtering in accordance with the optimum atomic ratio structure.The microstructure,C-V,and I-V electrical properties of the layers,and the passivation effect of the Al/Ge_(2)ON_(2)/Ge MOS were characterized to test the interface state density.The mean interface state density obtained by the Terman method was 8.4×10^(11) cm^(-2) eV^(-1).The processing of germanium oxynitrogen passivation films is expected to be used in direct dark matter detection of the HPGe detector surface passivation technology to reduce the detector leakage currents.展开更多
A CuPc/SiO2 sample is fabricated. Its morphology is characterized by atomic force microscopy, and the electron states are investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In order to investigate these spectra in deta...A CuPc/SiO2 sample is fabricated. Its morphology is characterized by atomic force microscopy, and the electron states are investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In order to investigate these spectra in detail, all of these spectra are normalized to the height of the most intense peak,and each component is fitted with a single Gaussian function. Analysis shows that the O element has great bearing on the electron states and that SiO2 layers produced by spurting technology are better than those produced by oxidation technology.展开更多
文摘Based on the theoretical representation of piezoelectric quasicrystal,a generalized dynamic model is built to represent the transmission of wave aspects in surface acoustic pulse nano-devices.Surface elasticity,surface piezoelectricity,and surface permittivity help to include the surface effect,which equals additional thin sheets.It is shown that,under certain assumptions,this generalized dynamic model may be simplified to a few classical examples that are appropriate for both macro and nano-scale applications.In the current work,surface piezoelectricity is used to develop a theoretical model for shear horizontal(SH)waves where it contains the surface piezoelectricity theory and a linear spring model to quantitatively and qualitatively explore SH waves in an orthotropic piezoelectric quasicrystal layer overlying an elastic framework(Model I),a piezoelectric quasi-crystal nano substrate,and an orthotropic piezoelectric quasicrystal half-space(Model II).The theoretical model stimulates the numerical results,which establish the critical thickness.As the piezoelectric layer’s thickness gets closer to nanometres,surface energy must be included when analyzing dispersion properties.Furthermore,the effects of surface elasticity and density on wave velocity are investigated individually.The authors establish a parameter,precisely the ratio of the physical modulus along the width direction to along the direction of wave travel.The surface effect’s impact on the general char-acteristics of piezoelectric structures is seen as a spring force acting on bulk boundaries.Analytical presentation of frequency equations for both symmetric and anti-symmetric waves pertains to the case of an electrical short circuit in Model II.The project aims to analyze SH waves in orthogonal anisotropic,transversely isotropic piezoelectric layered nanostructures,providing a practical mathematical tool for surface effects analysis and adaptability to other wave types,including Rayleigh waves and acoustic surface waves.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2013CB922300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11004211,61125403 and 50832003)+1 种基金PCSIRT, NCET,ECNU Fostering Project for Top Doctoral DissertationsFundamental Research Funds for the central universities(ECNU)
文摘Manipulation of spin states via purely electric means forms the research branch "all-electric spintronics".In this paper,we briefly review recent progress relating to the all-electric spintronics,including electric-field control of Rashba spin-orbit coupling,magnetic anisotropy,exchange bias,ferromagnetism,and other forms of magnetoelectric coupling.Special focus is given to surface/interface systems,including semiconductor(oxide) heterostructures,magnetic/nonmagnetic surfaces,semiconductor-metal interfaces,and other nanostructures,which can be good candidates for functional materials for spintronic.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2018YFA0702900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51975096).
文摘The metallurgical bonding quality of bonding joints is affected by the substrate surface state in hot-compression bonding(HCB),and the surface roughness is a core indicator of the surface state.However,the effects of surface roughness on interface bonding performance(IBP)in the HCB process are unclear for substrates with refractory oxide scales.This study presents the effects of surface roughness on IBP for 316H stainless steel joints fabricated by HCB.A set of HCB parameters for interface bonding critical state of 316H stainless steel joints was determined.The HCB experiments were carried out under parameters of interface bonding critical state to amplify the effect of surface roughness.The interface morphologies,element distribution,and tensile properties were used to characterize the IBP.As a result,the formation mechanisms of the interface pits were revealed and the variation trend of pit number with the roughness was summarized.Finally,the mapping relation between surface roughness and IBP was established.The results show that the degree of rotational dynamic recrystallization becomes weaker with the decrease in the surface roughness and the interface bonding mechanism is completely transformed into discontinuous dynamic recrystallization when the roughness is lower than 0.020μm Sa.The number of interfacial pits decreases as the roughness decreases owing to the weakening of oxide scale aggregation and abrasive inclusion mechanism.The elongation of the tensile specimen cannot increase significantly while the roughness is lower than 0.698μm Sa.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0121300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374376)the Introduction Plan for High-end Foreign Experts(No.G2023105001L)。
文摘As a mathematical analysis method,fractal analysis can be used to quantitatively describe irregular shapes with self-similar or self-affine properties.Fractal analysis has been used to characterize the shapes of metal materials at various scales and dimensions.Conventional methods make it difficult to quantitatively describe the relationship between the regular characteristics and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces.However,fractal analysis can be used to quantitatively describe the shape characteristics of metal materials and to establish the quantitative relationships between the shape characteristics and various properties of metal materials.From the perspective of two-dimensional planes and three-dimensional curved surfaces,this paper reviews the current research status of the fractal analysis of metal precipitate interfaces,metal grain boundary interfaces,metal-deposited film surfaces,metal fracture surfaces,metal machined surfaces,and metal wear surfaces.The relationship between the fractal dimensions and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces is summarized.Starting from three perspectives of fractal analysis,namely,research scope,image acquisition methods,and calculation methods,this paper identifies the direction of research on fractal analysis of metal material surfaces and interfaces that need to be developed.It is believed that revealing the deep influence mechanism between the fractal dimensions and properties of metal material surfaces and interfaces will be the key research direction of the fractal analysis of metal materials in the future.
基金grants(grant numbers LR24F040001,LD24E020001 and LD22E020002)from the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 62274146)+1 种基金the support of Key R&D Program of Zhejiang(2024SSYS0061)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(226-2022-00200).
文摘Surface passivation with organic ammoniums improves perovskite solar cell performance by forming 2D/quasi-2D structures or adsorbing onto surfaces.However,complexity from mixed phases can trigger phase transitions,compromising stability.The control of surface dimensionality after organic ammonium passivation presents significant importance to device stability.In this study,we developed a poly-fluorination strategy for surface treatment in perovskite solar cells,which enabled a high and durable interfacial phase purity after surface passivation.The locked surface dimensionality of perovskite was achieved through robust interaction between the poly-fluorinated ammoniums and the perovskite surface,along with the steric hindrance imparted by fluorine atoms,reducing its reactivity and penetration capabilities.The high hydrophobicity of the poly-fluorinated surface also aids in moisture resistance of the perovskite layer.The champion device achieved a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 25.2% with certified 24.6%,with 90% of its initial PCE retained after approximately 1200 h under continuous 1-sun illumination,and over 14,400 h storage stability and superior stability under high-temperature operation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12032010 and 12272179)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX23_0351).
文摘Many animal and plant tissues,such as adipose tissue and fruits,can be taken as liquid-saturated soft composites,which have densely packed pores that are filled with liquid.Typically,when the pore dimensions are sufficiently small(at the micro-or nanoscale),surface effects significantly influence the mechanical properties of the material.To characterize the thermomechanical properties critical for animals and plants,we propose an idealized cubic closed-cell model in which liquid compressibility and surface stress(i.e.,surface moduli and residual surface stress)are considered.Analytical solutions of the model are then employed to quantify how the surface stress,porosity,and liquid bulk modulus affect the effective Young’s modulus,effective Poisson ratio,and effective coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)of the liquid-saturated soft composite.An increase in residual surface stress reduces both the effective modulus and effective CTE,whereas increasing the surface moduli result in a greater effective modulus and reduced effective CTE.The results provide critical insights into how surface effects govern the macroscopic thermomechanical behavior of liquid-saturated soft composites with small pores.
基金supported by the Henan International Science and Technology Cooperation Program(No.242102521055)the Japan Science and Technology Agency(No.JPMJCR2092)the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(Nos.JP24H00283,JP24K21575,and JP22K18754)。
文摘This study investigates the surface effects on the operation of double-ended dislocation sources in single-crystal micropillars under compression.A comprehensive theoretical framework is formulated to derive the stress field of the source segment and the corresponding Peach-Koehler(PK)forces acting on this segment near the free surfaces.An analytical formulation is then developed to compare the source strength with and without the influence of the surface stress.The results reveal that the surface effects on the dislocation source strength are highly sensitive to the interplay between the source length and its distance from the free surface.These surface effects can either enhance or reduce the critical stress required for the source operation by up to 50%,leading to significant fluctuations in yield strength,as commonly observed in discrete dislocation dynamics simulations and experimental studies.These findings provide different interpretations for the size-dependent and stochastic yield stress behavior in face-centered cubic(FCC)micropillars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22465009)the Education Department of Guizhou Province(No.2021312)the Foundation of Guizhou Province(No.2019-5666).
文摘Alloying and interface effects are effective strategies for enhancing the performance of electrocatalysts in energy-related devices.Herein,dendritic Au-doped platinum-palladium alloy/dumbbell-like bismuth telluride heterostructures(denoted PtPdAu/BiTe)were synthesized using a visible-light-assisted strategy.The coupling alloy and interfacial effects of PtPdAu/BiTe significantly improved the performance and stability of both the ethanol oxidation reaction(EOR)and methanol oxidation reaction(MOR).Introducing a small amount of Au effectively enhanced the CO tolerance of PtPdAu/BiTe compared to dendritic platinum-palladium alloy/dumbbell-like bismuth telluride heterostructures.PtPdAu/BiTe exhibited mass activities of 31.5 and 13.3 A·mg_(Pt)^(-1)in EOR and MOR,respectively,which were 34.4 and 13.2 times higher than those of commercial Pt black,revealing efficient Pt atom utilization.In-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated complete 12e^(-)and 6e^(-)oxidation of ethanol and methanol on PtPdAu/BiTe.The PtPdAu/BiTe/C achieved mass peak power densities of 131 and 156 mW·mg_(Pt)^(-1),which were 2.4 and 2.2 times higher than those of Pt/C in practical direct ethanol fuel cell(DEFC)and direct methanol fuel cell(DMFC),respectively,highlighting their potential application in DEFC and DMFC.This study introduces an effective strategy for designing efficient and highly CO tolerant anodic electrocatalysts for practical DEFC and DMFC applications.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12202009 and12002004)。
文摘Magneto-active soft materials,composed of hard-magnetic particles embedded in polymeric matrices,have found widespread applications in soft robotics,active metamaterials,and shape-morphing structures across various length scales due to their ability to undergo reversible,untethered,and rapid deformation in response to magnetic actuation.At small scales,surface effects play a crucial role in the mechanical behavior of these soft materials.In this paper,we theoretically investigate the influence of surface effects on the buckling instability and large deformation of magneto-active soft beams under a uniform magnetic field.The theoretical model is derived according to the principle of minimum potential energy and numerically solved with the finite difference method.By employing the developed theoretical model,parametric studies are performed to explore how surface effects influence the buckling instability and large deformation of magneto-active soft cantilever beams with varying geometric parameters under different uniform magnetic fields.Our results reveal that the influence of surface effects on the mechanical behavior of magneto-active soft beams depends not only on the geometric parameters but also on the magnetic field strength.Specifically,when the magnetic field strength is relatively small,surface effects reduce the deformation of magneto-active soft beams,particularly for beams with smaller thicknesses and larger length-to-thickness ratios.However,when the magnetic field strength is sufficiently large,and the beam's deformation becomes saturated,surface effects have little influence on the deformation.This work uncovers the role of surface effects in the mechanical behavior of magnetoactive soft materials,which could provide guidelines for the design and optimization of small-scale magnetic-active soft material-based applications.
基金the funding supported from the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea Government MSIT(No.2021R1C1C1006003).
文摘Understanding frictional anisotropy,which refers to the variation in frictional resistance based on the shear direction,is crucial for optimizing the friction angle between a bio-inspired structure and the surrounding soil.Previous studies focused on estimating the interface frictional anisotropy mobilized by snakeskin-inspired textured surfaces and sand under monotonic shear loading conditions.However,there is a need to estimate interface frictional anisotropy under repetitive shear loads.In this study,a series of repetitive direct shear(DS)tests are performed with snakeskin-inspired textured surfaces under a constant vertical stress and two shear directions(cranial first half→caudal second half or caudal first half→cranial second half).The results show that(1)mobilized shear stress increases with the number of shearing cycles,(2)cranial shearing(shearing against the scales)consistently produces a higher shear resistance and less contractive behavior than caudal shearing(shearing along the scales),and(3)a higher scale height or smaller scale length of the surface yields a higher interface friction angle across all shearing cycles.Further analysis reveals that the gap between the cranial and caudal shear zones of the interface friction angle as a function of L/H(i.e.the ratio of scale length L to scale height H)continues to decrease as the number of shearing cycles approaches asymptotic values.The directional frictional resistance(DFR)decreases as the number of shearing cycles increases.Furthermore,the discussion covers the impact of initial relative density,vertical stress,and the number of shearing cycles on interface frictional anisotropy.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52202366)Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(tstp20240515,tsqn202312217)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(China,No.2025HWYQ-050,ZR2021QE011,ZR2022QH072,ZR2021QE284)the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology,the Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies.
文摘For emerging renewable and sustainable energy technologies,single crystal materials have become key materials to enhance electrocatalytic performance because of their atomic-level ordered structures and tailorable surface and interfacial properties.Various single crystal types,including metals,semiconductors,ceramics,organics,and nanocrystals,exhibit superior catalytic selectivity and stability in reactions such as water splitting and carbon/nitrogen cycles,benefiting from high electrical conductivity,tunable energy bands,and active sites with high surface energy.Through surface modification,interfacial atomic doping,and heterostructure construction,the distribution of active sites,electronic structure,and mass transport can be precisely regulated,significantly optimizing the catalytic kinetics of single crystal materials.In situ characterizations elucidate catalytic mechanisms at the atomic scale,while emerging methods like AI-assisted synthesis and bio-template directed growth offer pathways to overcome bottlenecks in the precision and cost of single crystal preparation.In addressing stability challenges in complex environments,strategies such as organic-inorganic hybridization and gradient interface design effectively mitigate interfacial instability.Future research should focus on cross-scale structural regulation and multidisciplinary integration to facilitate the transition of single crystal electrocatalysts from fundamental research to industrial applications,enabling efficient energy conversion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11974044)。
文摘Topological insulators with localized edge or interface states have been extensively studied,particularly in phononic crystals and related fields;however,their application in seismic metamaterials remains largely unexplored.To address this gap,we designed a topological seismic metamaterial,where the topological interface is formed by joining the ends of two distinct one-dimensional periodic lattices.The first full-scale field experiment confirms the existence of topological interface states,which exhibit pronounced localization characteristics and induce a resonant amplification effect of 7.2 dB on the total energy of seismic surface waves.This study provides the first experimental validation for the implementation of topological principles in the design of seismic metamaterials,enabling novel approaches to high-sensitivity seismic detection and efficient energy localization for wave control.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12072072)。
文摘This paper investigates the adhesive nanocontact behavior of an elastic halfplane indented by a rigid cylindrical indenter,incorporating the simultaneous effects of surface elasticity,couple stresses,and adhesion.The free surface of the half-plane is modeled by the Steigmann-Ogden surface elasticity theory,while the bulk material behavior is described by the classical couple-stress elasticity theory.The adhesion at the contact interface is characterized by the Maugis-Dugdale(MD)adhesive contact model.Building on the fundamental nonclassical Flamant solution,the governing equations and boundary conditions of the nanocontact problem are reformulated into a system of triple integral equations.These equations are solved numerically by the Gauss-Chebyshev quadratures in combination with an iterative algorithm.The validation against the existing literature confirms the accuracy and robustness of the proposed solution methodology.Comprehensive parametric studies are performed to elucidate the critical roles of surface elasticity and couple stresses in adhesive nanocontact.The numerical results provide insights into the complex interactions among surface,couple-stress,and adhesive effects.Specifically,the interplay between the surface and adhesive effects is predominantly competitive,while the interaction between the couple stresses and adhesion exhibits an intricate nature.The findings highlight the necessity of simultaneously considering surface elasticity,couple stresses,and adhesion in nanoindentation analyses to achieve accurate predictions of material responses.
基金support from open fund of Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications(Xiamen University of Technology,fma2024003)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3500400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073286 and 22275185).
文摘Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have attracted much attention due to their high photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE)and low cost.The certificated PCE of small active area(below 0.1 cm^(2))device has reached 26.7%[1].However,when considering the scaled-up commercialization of PSCs,an obvious efficiency drop exists for the translation to large-area perovskite submodules(PSMs)with areas more than 200 cm^(2),thus limiting the practical commercialization[2].The major PCE gap between small area cells and large area modules arises the drop of open-circuit voltage(VOC)and fill factor(FF).Formamidinium lead iodide(FAPbI_(3))is now the mostly widely used and highly efficient perovskite composition.However,the photo-active black α-FAPbI_(3) phase will spontaneously transform into photo-inactive yellowδ-FAPbI_(3) phase at room temperature[3].
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (the Project 973) (Grant No 2006CB605205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 10672019)
文摘This paper considers the effect of the anisotropic surface tension on the morphological stability of the planar interface during directional solidification. When the expression exhibiting the four-fold symmetry is included, the modified absolute stability criterion is obtained by employing the multi-variable expansion method. The linear stability analysis reveals that for the given temperature gradient, as the anisotropic surface tension parameter increases, the stability zone tends to decrease.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11822206 and 12072182)the Innovation Program of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.2017-01-07-00-09-E00019)+1 种基金the Key Research Project of Zhejiang Laboratorythe National Supercomputing Center in Zhengzhou(Grant No.2021PE0AC02)
文摘The yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ)is a famous thermal barrier coating material to protect hot-end components of an engine.As a characteristic feature of the YSZ,the surface roughness shall play an important role in the interface thermal conductance between the YSZ and gas,considering that the gas is typically at an extremely high temperature.We investigate the effect of the surface roughness on the thermal conductance of the YSZ-gas interface with surface roughness described by nanoscale pores on the surface of the YSZ.We reveal two competitive mechanisms related to the microstructure of the pore,i.e.,the actual contact area effect and the confinement effect.The increase of the pore depth will enlarge the actual contact area between the YSZ and gas,leading to enhancement of the solid-gas interface thermal conductance.In contrast to the positive actual contact area effect,the geometry-induced confinement effect greatly reduces the interface thermal conductance.These findings shall offer some fundamental understandings for the microscopic mechanisms of the YSZ-gas interface thermal conductance.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11172094 and 11172095)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.NCET-11-0122)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Creative Research Groups,China(Grant No.12JJ7001)
文摘In this paper, we present an analytical solution of the interaction of the nanotube （NT） with a wedge disclination dipole in nanotube-based composites. The corresponding boundary value problem is solved exactly by using complex potential functions. The explicit expression of the force exerted on disclination dipole is given by using the generalized Peach- Koehler formula. As a numerical illustration, both the equilibrium position and the stability of the disclination dipole are evaluated for different material combinations, relative thickness of an NT, surface/interface effects, and the features of the disclination dipole. The results show that as the thickness of the NT layer increases, the NT has a relatively major role in the force acting on the disclination dipole in the NT-based composite. The cooperative effect of surface/interface stresses and the NT becomes considerable as the increase of NT layer thickness. The equilibrium position may occur, even more than one, due to the influences of the surface/interface stress and the NT thickening. The influences of the surface/interface stresses and the thickness of the NT layer on the force are greatly dependent on the disclination angle.
基金Project(51171211) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(NCET-10-0837) supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education's Supportive Program for New Century Excellent Talents in UniversitiesProject(2006BAE03B03) supported by the Chinese National Science and Technology Supportive Program
文摘An important step for achieving the knowledge-based design freedom on nano-and interfacial materials is attained by elucidating the related surface and interface thermodynamics from the first principles so as to allow engineering the microstructures for desired properties through smartly designing fabrication processing parameters.This is demonstrated for SnO2 nano-particle surfaces and also a technologically important Ag-SnO2 interface fabricated by in-situ internal oxidation.Based on defect thermodynamics,we first modeled and calculated the equilibrium surface and interface structures,and as well corresponding properties,as a function of the ambient temperature and oxygen partial pressure.A series of first principles energetics calculations were then performed to construct the equilibrium surface and interface phase diagrams,to describe the environment dependence of the microstructures and properties of the surfaces and interfaces during fabrication and service conditions.The use and potential application of these phase diagrams as a process design tool were suggested and discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12005017).
文摘High-purity germanium(HPGe)detectors,which are used for direct dark matter detection,have the advantages of a low threshold and excellent energy resolution.The surface passivation of HPGe has become crucial for achieving an extremely low energy threshold.In this study,first-principles simulations,passivation film preparation,and metal oxide semiconductor(MOS)capacitor characterization were combined to study surface passivation.Theoretical calculations of the energy band structure of the -H,-OH,and -NH_(2) passivation groups on the surface of Ge were performed,and the interface state density and potential with five different passivation groups with N/O atomic ratios were accurately analyzed to obtain a stable surface state.Based on the theoretical calculation results,the surface passivation layers of the Ge_(2)ON_(2) film were prepared via magnetron sputtering in accordance with the optimum atomic ratio structure.The microstructure,C-V,and I-V electrical properties of the layers,and the passivation effect of the Al/Ge_(2)ON_(2)/Ge MOS were characterized to test the interface state density.The mean interface state density obtained by the Terman method was 8.4×10^(11) cm^(-2) eV^(-1).The processing of germanium oxynitrogen passivation films is expected to be used in direct dark matter detection of the HPGe detector surface passivation technology to reduce the detector leakage currents.
文摘A CuPc/SiO2 sample is fabricated. Its morphology is characterized by atomic force microscopy, and the electron states are investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In order to investigate these spectra in detail, all of these spectra are normalized to the height of the most intense peak,and each component is fitted with a single Gaussian function. Analysis shows that the O element has great bearing on the electron states and that SiO2 layers produced by spurting technology are better than those produced by oxidation technology.
