Interplay between topology and magnetism can give rise to exotic properties in topological materials.Two-dimensional bismuth has been extensively studied owing to its topological states with a strong spin-orbit coupli...Interplay between topology and magnetism can give rise to exotic properties in topological materials.Two-dimensional bismuth has been extensively studied owing to its topological states with a strong spin-orbit coupling,and 1T-VTe_(2)monolayer theoretically predicted to host an intrinsic magnetism as experimentally suggested.In this work,we successfully constructed a vertical heterostructure composed of the two-dimensional Bi(110)monolayer and 1T-VTe_(2)monolayer by using molecular beam epitaxy(MBE).Scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)measurements revealed that the growth of Bi preferably occurs along the step edges of the VTe_(2)monolayer,forming a Bi(110)monolayer on top of the VTe_(2)monolayer next to a peripheral Bi bilayer.The Bi(100)/VTe_(2)heterostructure exhibits a specific lattice registry with a well-defined moiréperiodicity.Scanning tunneling spectroscopy(STS)measurements further unveiled an universal suppression in the local density-of-states at the boundary of the Bi(110)/VTe_(2)bilayer.By examining the atomic structures of Bi(110)boundaries,we found this effect does not originate from the previously proposed atomic reconstruction at the step edge of Bi(110),but is likely related to the magnetic properties of the VTe_(2)monolayer.展开更多
P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计...P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计来克服这些挑战。通过在P2相高熵基体中引入O3相,构建新型P2/O3双相高熵层状氧化物Na_(0.70)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.35)Co_(0.15)Fe_(0.05)Ti_(0.20)O_(2)(简称Na_(0.70)NMCFT)。其中,高熵设计通过构型熵稳定效应有效抑制P2相的不可逆相变,而O3相则通过协同作用弥补容量不足并提升循环稳定性。此外,双相组分之间的相互作用进一步促进P2-O3与P2-P3相变的高度可逆性。Na_(0.70)NMCFT在1C倍率下的初始放电容量为102.08 mAhg^(-1),200次循环后容量保持率达88.15%,表明具有优异的循环稳定性。更重要的是,即使在10C的高倍率下,Na_(0.70)NMCFT仍能提供85.67 mAh g^(-1)的初始放电比容量,并在1000次循环后容量保持率达70%。本工作证实双相高熵设计在提升钠离子电池正极性能中的关键作用,为开发先进钠离子电池正极材料提供了新思路。展开更多
Doping modification is one of the most effective ways to optimize the thermoelectric properties of Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based alloys.P-type Bi_(2−x)Sb_(x)Te_(3) thermoelectric materials have been successfully prepared by dire...Doping modification is one of the most effective ways to optimize the thermoelectric properties of Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based alloys.P-type Bi_(2−x)Sb_(x)Te_(3) thermoelectric materials have been successfully prepared by direct Sb doping method.It can be found that doping Sb into Bi_(2)Te_(3) lattice array for Bi-site replacement facilitates the generation of Sb′Te anti-site defects.This anti-site defects can increase the hole concentration and optimize electrical transport properties of Bi_(2−x)Sb_(x)Te_(3) alloys.In addition,the point defects induced by mass and stress fluctuations and the Sb impurities produced during the sintering process can enhance the multi-scale phonon scattering and reduce the lattice thermal conductivity.As a result,the Bi_(0.47)Sb_(1.63)Te_(3) sample has a maximum thermoelectric figure of merit ZT of 1.04 at 350 K.It is worth noting that the bipolar effect of Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based alloys can be weakened with the increase of Sb content.The Bi_(0.44)Sb_(1.66)Te_(3) sample has a maximum average ZT value(0.93)in the temperature range of 300–500 K,indicating that direct doping of Sb can broaden the temperature range corresponding to the optimal ZT value.This work provides an idea for developing high-performance near room temperature thermoelectric materials with a wide temperature range.展开更多
High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a...High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a multi-element co-doping strategy combined with domain engineering to significantly enhance the piezoelectric performance and Curie temperature of Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(BIT)-based ceramics.Using a solid-state reaction method,W^(6+)/Nb^(5+)/Ta^(5+)/Sb^(3+)non-equivalently co-doped BIT ceramics were synthesized,achieving a high piezoelectric coefficient(d33)of 35 pC N^(-1),an elevated Curie temperature of 687℃,and an increased resistivity of 2.9×10^(6)Ωcm at an optimal doping level of x=0.02.This study further reveals the impact of poling conditions on domain structure,providing new insights for enhancing piezoelectric properties through domain configuration.A second high-voltage,short-duration poling process promotes the formation of large domains,underscoring the role of domain rearrangement in augmenting piezoelectric activity.This work demonstrates the potential of BIT-based ceramics in hightemperature sensing and precision actuation applications,presenting a novel strategy for designing high-performance piezoelectric materials for extreme environments.展开更多
The emerging n-type Mg_(3)(Sb,Bi)_(2)-based materials have attracted considerable attention for their excellent thermoelectric performance.Whereas,practical thermoelectric device applications require materials that ex...The emerging n-type Mg_(3)(Sb,Bi)_(2)-based materials have attracted considerable attention for their excellent thermoelectric performance.Whereas,practical thermoelectric device applications require materials that exhibit not only superior thermoelectric performance but also robust mechanical properties.This work systematically investigates the mechanical and thermoelectric properties of Mg_(3.2-x)Ce_(x)SbBi_(0.97)Te_(0.03).The x=0.04 sample exhibits a Vickers hardness of up to 1012 MPa.The compressive and bending stress–strain curves show that minor doping can enhance the strength while maintaining high plasticity.展开更多
The development of high-performance cathode materials is critical to the practical application of sodiumion batteries(SIBs).O3-type NaCrO_(2)(NCO)is one of the most competitive cathodes,but it suffers from rapid capac...The development of high-performance cathode materials is critical to the practical application of sodiumion batteries(SIBs).O3-type NaCrO_(2)(NCO)is one of the most competitive cathodes,but it suffers from rapid capacity decay caused by severe irreversible structural evolution.An Mg-Ti co-doped Na_(0.99)Cr_(0.95)Mg_(0.02)Ti_(0.03)O_(2)(NCO-MT)cathode material is designed and synthesized via a facile solid-state reaction to enhance the cyclability of NCO.A capacity retention of 71.6%after 2500 cycles with the capacity fade rate of 0.011%per cycle is achieved for NCO-MT at 5 C,which is attributed to the highly reversible crystal structure during cycling.Our findings offer a novel insight into the high-performance O3-type layered cathode materials for SIBs and are beneficial to promote the development of high-rate SIBs.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1400403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374183,92165205)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20233001)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302800)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.020414380207).
文摘Interplay between topology and magnetism can give rise to exotic properties in topological materials.Two-dimensional bismuth has been extensively studied owing to its topological states with a strong spin-orbit coupling,and 1T-VTe_(2)monolayer theoretically predicted to host an intrinsic magnetism as experimentally suggested.In this work,we successfully constructed a vertical heterostructure composed of the two-dimensional Bi(110)monolayer and 1T-VTe_(2)monolayer by using molecular beam epitaxy(MBE).Scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)measurements revealed that the growth of Bi preferably occurs along the step edges of the VTe_(2)monolayer,forming a Bi(110)monolayer on top of the VTe_(2)monolayer next to a peripheral Bi bilayer.The Bi(100)/VTe_(2)heterostructure exhibits a specific lattice registry with a well-defined moiréperiodicity.Scanning tunneling spectroscopy(STS)measurements further unveiled an universal suppression in the local density-of-states at the boundary of the Bi(110)/VTe_(2)bilayer.By examining the atomic structures of Bi(110)boundaries,we found this effect does not originate from the previously proposed atomic reconstruction at the step edge of Bi(110),but is likely related to the magnetic properties of the VTe_(2)monolayer.
文摘P2型层状过渡金属氧化物(P2-Na_(x)TMO_(2))因其优异的循环稳定性和倍率性能,成为钠离子电池正极材料的有力候选者。然而,其在高电压下的不可逆相变和固有低理论容量问题,阻碍了实际应用。本研究工作提出高熵策略与双相结构的协同设计来克服这些挑战。通过在P2相高熵基体中引入O3相,构建新型P2/O3双相高熵层状氧化物Na_(0.70)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.35)Co_(0.15)Fe_(0.05)Ti_(0.20)O_(2)(简称Na_(0.70)NMCFT)。其中,高熵设计通过构型熵稳定效应有效抑制P2相的不可逆相变,而O3相则通过协同作用弥补容量不足并提升循环稳定性。此外,双相组分之间的相互作用进一步促进P2-O3与P2-P3相变的高度可逆性。Na_(0.70)NMCFT在1C倍率下的初始放电容量为102.08 mAhg^(-1),200次循环后容量保持率达88.15%,表明具有优异的循环稳定性。更重要的是,即使在10C的高倍率下,Na_(0.70)NMCFT仍能提供85.67 mAh g^(-1)的初始放电比容量,并在1000次循环后容量保持率达70%。本工作证实双相高熵设计在提升钠离子电池正极性能中的关键作用,为开发先进钠离子电池正极材料提供了新思路。
基金supported by the Anhui Province Natural Science Foundation for Excellent Youth Scholars(2208085Y17)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2022-008+1 种基金GXXT-2021-022)the Anhui Key Lab of Metal Material and Processing Open Project.
文摘Doping modification is one of the most effective ways to optimize the thermoelectric properties of Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based alloys.P-type Bi_(2−x)Sb_(x)Te_(3) thermoelectric materials have been successfully prepared by direct Sb doping method.It can be found that doping Sb into Bi_(2)Te_(3) lattice array for Bi-site replacement facilitates the generation of Sb′Te anti-site defects.This anti-site defects can increase the hole concentration and optimize electrical transport properties of Bi_(2−x)Sb_(x)Te_(3) alloys.In addition,the point defects induced by mass and stress fluctuations and the Sb impurities produced during the sintering process can enhance the multi-scale phonon scattering and reduce the lattice thermal conductivity.As a result,the Bi_(0.47)Sb_(1.63)Te_(3) sample has a maximum thermoelectric figure of merit ZT of 1.04 at 350 K.It is worth noting that the bipolar effect of Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based alloys can be weakened with the increase of Sb content.The Bi_(0.44)Sb_(1.66)Te_(3) sample has a maximum average ZT value(0.93)in the temperature range of 300–500 K,indicating that direct doping of Sb can broaden the temperature range corresponding to the optimal ZT value.This work provides an idea for developing high-performance near room temperature thermoelectric materials with a wide temperature range.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172135)the Youth Top Talent Project of the National Special Support Program(No.2021-527-07)+1 种基金the Leading Talent Project of the National Special Support Program(No.2022WRLJ003)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(Nos.2022B1515020070 and 2021B1515020083)
文摘High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a multi-element co-doping strategy combined with domain engineering to significantly enhance the piezoelectric performance and Curie temperature of Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(BIT)-based ceramics.Using a solid-state reaction method,W^(6+)/Nb^(5+)/Ta^(5+)/Sb^(3+)non-equivalently co-doped BIT ceramics were synthesized,achieving a high piezoelectric coefficient(d33)of 35 pC N^(-1),an elevated Curie temperature of 687℃,and an increased resistivity of 2.9×10^(6)Ωcm at an optimal doping level of x=0.02.This study further reveals the impact of poling conditions on domain structure,providing new insights for enhancing piezoelectric properties through domain configuration.A second high-voltage,short-duration poling process promotes the formation of large domains,underscoring the role of domain rearrangement in augmenting piezoelectric activity.This work demonstrates the potential of BIT-based ceramics in hightemperature sensing and precision actuation applications,presenting a novel strategy for designing high-performance piezoelectric materials for extreme environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12174297,and 12204342)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.202203021212323,and 202203021212304)+2 种基金the Taiyuan University of Science and Technology Scientific Research Initial Funding(No.20222015,and 20232094)Funding for Outstanding Doctoral Research in Jin(Nos.20222039,and 20222040)the Research Practice and Innovation Program for Graduate Student of Shanxi Province(Nos.2024KY631,and 2024SJ301).
文摘The emerging n-type Mg_(3)(Sb,Bi)_(2)-based materials have attracted considerable attention for their excellent thermoelectric performance.Whereas,practical thermoelectric device applications require materials that exhibit not only superior thermoelectric performance but also robust mechanical properties.This work systematically investigates the mechanical and thermoelectric properties of Mg_(3.2-x)Ce_(x)SbBi_(0.97)Te_(0.03).The x=0.04 sample exhibits a Vickers hardness of up to 1012 MPa.The compressive and bending stress–strain curves show that minor doping can enhance the strength while maintaining high plasticity.
基金financially supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFE0202400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22379103)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(No.2021A1515010388)the Science and Technology Projects of Suzhou City(No.SYC2022043)the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province(2022)。
文摘The development of high-performance cathode materials is critical to the practical application of sodiumion batteries(SIBs).O3-type NaCrO_(2)(NCO)is one of the most competitive cathodes,but it suffers from rapid capacity decay caused by severe irreversible structural evolution.An Mg-Ti co-doped Na_(0.99)Cr_(0.95)Mg_(0.02)Ti_(0.03)O_(2)(NCO-MT)cathode material is designed and synthesized via a facile solid-state reaction to enhance the cyclability of NCO.A capacity retention of 71.6%after 2500 cycles with the capacity fade rate of 0.011%per cycle is achieved for NCO-MT at 5 C,which is attributed to the highly reversible crystal structure during cycling.Our findings offer a novel insight into the high-performance O3-type layered cathode materials for SIBs and are beneficial to promote the development of high-rate SIBs.
