We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2...We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2.38 depending on energy and dose of the cluster ions, indicating formation of multilayer graphene. The measurements show that the samples with more graphene layers have fewer defects. This is interpreted by graphene growth seeded by the first layers formed via outward diffusion of C from the Cu foil, though nonlinear damage and smoothing effects also play a role. Cluster ion implantation overcomes the solubility limit of carbon in Cu, providing a technique for multilayer graphene synthesis.展开更多
We propose a rapid and solvent-flee route for synthesizing luminous carbon clusters by controlling carbonization of polyethylene glycol （PEG）. This approach does not involve solvents yet uses the precursor itself as...We propose a rapid and solvent-flee route for synthesizing luminous carbon clusters by controlling carbonization of polyethylene glycol （PEG）. This approach does not involve solvents yet uses the precursor itself as suspend- ing medium, thus features mild and green chemistry, and also enables the formation of uniform-sized carbon clus- ters, of which the diameter can be easily tuned from 0.7 to 3.5 nm via control of reaction time. In term of the di- mension, the resultants are denoted as sub-nano carbon clusters （SNCs） and carbon dots （CDs）, respectively. Bene- fiting from surface anchored PEG segments, both of the two show favorable flowability at room temperature and excellent solubility in aqueous and organic solvents. Comparison of their optical performances and structures re- veals that they share the same chromophores. Particularly, the SNCs demonstrate robust photo- and pH-stable pho- toluminescence and can be directly applied to cell-imaging regarding to its prominent biocompatibility. Moreover, its quantum yield （5.5%）, which is approximately 3 times higher than that of CDs （1.5%）, can be dramatically en- hanced to 18.8% by facile chemical reduction. We anticipate that these PEG derivatives marked with easy synthesis, controllable optical performances and excellent physical properties will be highly appealing in future applications.展开更多
We introduce a first-principles density-functional theory,i.e.the finite-difference pseudopotential density- functional theory in real space and the Langevin molecular dynamics annealing technique,to the descriptions ...We introduce a first-principles density-functional theory,i.e.the finite-difference pseudopotential density- functional theory in real space and the Langevin molecular dynamics annealing technique,to the descriptions of structures and some properties of small carbon clusters(C_N,N=2～8).It is shown that the odd-numbered clusters have linear structures and most of the even-numbered clusters prefer cyclic structures.展开更多
The chemisorption intensities of NH_3 and CO on aluminum clusters A1_n(n=l-13) have been theoretically predicted by using CNDO/2 method and properly selecting the clusters' geometries.The results show that the che...The chemisorption intensities of NH_3 and CO on aluminum clusters A1_n(n=l-13) have been theoretically predicted by using CNDO/2 method and properly selecting the clusters' geometries.The results show that the chemisorptions of NH_3 and GO on Al_2,Al_6 and Al_12 are magically stable and thus are in good agreement with the experimental results.In addition,an electronic structure analysis is made to expound the nature of such a size effect.展开更多
We obtain the isomer spectra of C30 and C31 dusters by time-going-backward quasi-dynamics method and perform molecular dynamics simulations of the duster growth from isolated atoms in He buffer gas at 2500 K. The geom...We obtain the isomer spectra of C30 and C31 dusters by time-going-backward quasi-dynamics method and perform molecular dynamics simulations of the duster growth from isolated atoms in He buffer gas at 2500 K. The geometrical structures of the isomers of C30 and C31 can be classified into closed cages, open cages, bowls, sheets and other irregular shapes, where closed cages are found to have the lowest potential energies. However, dynamics simulations show that the sheet structures of C30 and C31 are the dominant outcome at the simulation temperature. Compared with relevant experimental results, we propose a different view in interpreting the experimental data and a research procedure to predict isomers that would be formed most probably under specific experimental conditions.展开更多
Systematic study on the electronic/geometrical structures and the parity alternation effect of silicon-doped ternary cationic clusters HCnSi2＋（n = 1 ~9） have been carried out at the coupled cluster level. The groun...Systematic study on the electronic/geometrical structures and the parity alternation effect of silicon-doped ternary cationic clusters HCnSi2＋（n = 1 ~9） have been carried out at the coupled cluster level. The ground-state （G-S） isomers of the clusters have been defined. The C, chains of the G-S isomers display polyacetylene-like structures. The even-n cations are more stable than the odd-n ones. Such a trend of even/odd alternation has been elaborated based on concepts of the bond character, atomic charge, incremental binding energy, ionization potential, proton affinity and fragmentation energies of the systems. The findings accord with the relative intensities of HC,,Si2＋ species recorded in the related mass spectrometric experiments.展开更多
Absorption of acoustic nanowave in specific frequency region is important for the design of acoustic filter. This paper puts forward a meta material model made up of fluid-conveying carbon nanotubes （CNT）, which can...Absorption of acoustic nanowave in specific frequency region is important for the design of acoustic filter. This paper puts forward a meta material model made up of fluid-conveying carbon nanotubes （CNT）, which can absorb acoustic nanowave in a given frequency range by adjusting the lengths and fluid velocities of themselves. Absorption coefficients are calculated out through the combination of the finite element method with the theoretical model, which are 0.4-0.55 relating to different fluid velocities for the crossing-distributed model. Comparisons are made between the crossed model and the aligned one, which prove that the CNT forest with crossed distribution is more effective in acoustic wave absorption.展开更多
In this work, a time-of-flight （TOF） mass spectrometer has been used to investigate the distribution of intermediate species and formation process of carbon clusters. The graphite sample was ablated by Nd：YAG laser...In this work, a time-of-flight （TOF） mass spectrometer has been used to investigate the distribution of intermediate species and formation process of carbon clusters. The graphite sample was ablated by Nd：YAG laser （532 nm and 1064 nm）. The results indicate that the maximum size distribution shifted towards small cluster ions as the laser fluence increased, which happened because of the fragmentation of larger clusters in the hot plume. The temporal evolution of ions was measured by varying the delay time of the ion extraction pulse with respect to the laser irradiation, which was used to provide distribution information of the species in the ablated plasma plume. When the laser fluence decreased, the yield of all of the clusters obviously dropped.展开更多
A novel hierarchical architecture—N-doped hollow carbon fibers decorated with N-doped carbon clusters(NHCF@NCC)—was synthesized for high-performance anode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs).The material is fo...A novel hierarchical architecture—N-doped hollow carbon fibers decorated with N-doped carbon clusters(NHCF@NCC)—was synthesized for high-performance anode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs).The material is formulated with porous N-doped hollow carbon fibers as the backbone,which effectively shortens the diffusion length of potassium ion and increases the interface between the electrode and electrolyte.In addition,the N-doped carbon clusters attached on the hollow carbon fibers can provide abundant reactive sites.Specially,NHCF@NCC could form a freestanding electrode with a three dimensional interconnected conductive network owing to the ultrahigh aspect ratio.In this way,NHCF@NCC delivers an excellent electrochemical performance as free-standing anode materials of PIBs,exhibiting a high reversible capacity of 310 mA h g^−1 at a current density of 100 mA g^−1,a long cycling stability of 1000 cycles with negligible degradation,and a superior rate performance of 153 mA h g^−1 at a large current density of 2000 mA g^−1.展开更多
The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with p...The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with perception and response actuation simultaneously.Herein,a customizable and multifunctional electronic conductive organogel is proposed by combining conductive carbon nanotube(CNT)clusters and flexible adhesive organogels.The conductive CNT cluster layers generated on the surface of organogels equip the resulting organogel-based conductors with considerable quasi-superhydrophobicity and increase their potential applicability as highly sensitive stress and strain sensors.In particular,this quasi-superhydrophobicity is insensitive to tensile strain.Based on customizable conductive networks and entropy-driven organogel actuation,the conductive organogels can sense various strain and stress signals and imitate natural organisms with muscle actuation and neurofeedback.This strategy for preparing electronic conductors can enhance the rational design of soft robotics and artificial intelligence devices,facilitating further progress of human-like intelligent systems.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11105100,11205116,and 11375135)the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining,Harbin Institute of Technology,China(Grant No.AWJ-M13-03)
文摘We report on few-layer graphene synthesized on Cu foils by ion implantation using negative carbon cluster ions,followed by annealing at 950？C in vacuum. Raman spectroscopy reveals IG/I2 Dvalues varying from 1.55 to 2.38 depending on energy and dose of the cluster ions, indicating formation of multilayer graphene. The measurements show that the samples with more graphene layers have fewer defects. This is interpreted by graphene growth seeded by the first layers formed via outward diffusion of C from the Cu foil, though nonlinear damage and smoothing effects also play a role. Cluster ion implantation overcomes the solubility limit of carbon in Cu, providing a technique for multilayer graphene synthesis.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China，the 973 Program
文摘We propose a rapid and solvent-flee route for synthesizing luminous carbon clusters by controlling carbonization of polyethylene glycol （PEG）. This approach does not involve solvents yet uses the precursor itself as suspend- ing medium, thus features mild and green chemistry, and also enables the formation of uniform-sized carbon clus- ters, of which the diameter can be easily tuned from 0.7 to 3.5 nm via control of reaction time. In term of the di- mension, the resultants are denoted as sub-nano carbon clusters （SNCs） and carbon dots （CDs）, respectively. Bene- fiting from surface anchored PEG segments, both of the two show favorable flowability at room temperature and excellent solubility in aqueous and organic solvents. Comparison of their optical performances and structures re- veals that they share the same chromophores. Particularly, the SNCs demonstrate robust photo- and pH-stable pho- toluminescence and can be directly applied to cell-imaging regarding to its prominent biocompatibility. Moreover, its quantum yield （5.5%）, which is approximately 3 times higher than that of CDs （1.5%）, can be dramatically en- hanced to 18.8% by facile chemical reduction. We anticipate that these PEG derivatives marked with easy synthesis, controllable optical performances and excellent physical properties will be highly appealing in future applications.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10274055the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of High Education of China under Grant No.20020610001
文摘We introduce a first-principles density-functional theory,i.e.the finite-difference pseudopotential density- functional theory in real space and the Langevin molecular dynamics annealing technique,to the descriptions of structures and some properties of small carbon clusters(C_N,N=2～8).It is shown that the odd-numbered clusters have linear structures and most of the even-numbered clusters prefer cyclic structures.
文摘The chemisorption intensities of NH_3 and CO on aluminum clusters A1_n(n=l-13) have been theoretically predicted by using CNDO/2 method and properly selecting the clusters' geometries.The results show that the chemisorptions of NH_3 and GO on Al_2,Al_6 and Al_12 are magically stable and thus are in good agreement with the experimental results.In addition,an electronic structure analysis is made to expound the nature of such a size effect.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 10574030.
文摘We obtain the isomer spectra of C30 and C31 dusters by time-going-backward quasi-dynamics method and perform molecular dynamics simulations of the duster growth from isolated atoms in He buffer gas at 2500 K. The geometrical structures of the isomers of C30 and C31 can be classified into closed cages, open cages, bowls, sheets and other irregular shapes, where closed cages are found to have the lowest potential energies. However, dynamics simulations show that the sheet structures of C30 and C31 are the dominant outcome at the simulation temperature. Compared with relevant experimental results, we propose a different view in interpreting the experimental data and a research procedure to predict isomers that would be formed most probably under specific experimental conditions.
基金supported by the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(RFDP,20123514120003)Foundations of Fuzhou University(0041-600566 and 2012-XQ-12)
文摘Systematic study on the electronic/geometrical structures and the parity alternation effect of silicon-doped ternary cationic clusters HCnSi2＋（n = 1 ~9） have been carried out at the coupled cluster level. The ground-state （G-S） isomers of the clusters have been defined. The C, chains of the G-S isomers display polyacetylene-like structures. The even-n cations are more stable than the odd-n ones. Such a trend of even/odd alternation has been elaborated based on concepts of the bond character, atomic charge, incremental binding energy, ionization potential, proton affinity and fragmentation energies of the systems. The findings accord with the relative intensities of HC,,Si2＋ species recorded in the related mass spectrometric experiments.
基金Project supported by the Basic Scientific Research of National Defense(No.B2720133015)the Basic Research Fund of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.3102014JCQ01045)
文摘Absorption of acoustic nanowave in specific frequency region is important for the design of acoustic filter. This paper puts forward a meta material model made up of fluid-conveying carbon nanotubes （CNT）, which can absorb acoustic nanowave in a given frequency range by adjusting the lengths and fluid velocities of themselves. Absorption coefficients are calculated out through the combination of the finite element method with the theoretical model, which are 0.4-0.55 relating to different fluid velocities for the crossing-distributed model. Comparisons are made between the crossed model and the aligned one, which prove that the CNT forest with crossed distribution is more effective in acoustic wave absorption.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Science Program of China(No.2013GB109005)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11175035)+2 种基金Chinesisch-Deutsches Forschungs Project(GZ768)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Nos.DUT12ZD(G)01,DUT14ZD(G)04)MMLab Research Project(DP1051208)
文摘In this work, a time-of-flight （TOF） mass spectrometer has been used to investigate the distribution of intermediate species and formation process of carbon clusters. The graphite sample was ablated by Nd：YAG laser （532 nm and 1064 nm）. The results indicate that the maximum size distribution shifted towards small cluster ions as the laser fluence increased, which happened because of the fragmentation of larger clusters in the hot plume. The temporal evolution of ions was measured by varying the delay time of the ion extraction pulse with respect to the laser irradiation, which was used to provide distribution information of the species in the ablated plasma plume. When the laser fluence decreased, the yield of all of the clusters obviously dropped.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51672078)Hunan Natural Science Foundation (2019JJ40031)+1 种基金Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate (CX20190321)China Scholarship Council (201906130035)
文摘A novel hierarchical architecture—N-doped hollow carbon fibers decorated with N-doped carbon clusters(NHCF@NCC)—was synthesized for high-performance anode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs).The material is formulated with porous N-doped hollow carbon fibers as the backbone,which effectively shortens the diffusion length of potassium ion and increases the interface between the electrode and electrolyte.In addition,the N-doped carbon clusters attached on the hollow carbon fibers can provide abundant reactive sites.Specially,NHCF@NCC could form a freestanding electrode with a three dimensional interconnected conductive network owing to the ultrahigh aspect ratio.In this way,NHCF@NCC delivers an excellent electrochemical performance as free-standing anode materials of PIBs,exhibiting a high reversible capacity of 310 mA h g^−1 at a current density of 100 mA g^−1,a long cycling stability of 1000 cycles with negligible degradation,and a superior rate performance of 153 mA h g^−1 at a large current density of 2000 mA g^−1.
基金State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52130303National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51803151,51973152,51973151。
文摘The development of functional flexible conductive materials can significantly contribute to the improvement of intelligent human–computer integration.However,it is a challenge to endow human–machine interface with perception and response actuation simultaneously.Herein,a customizable and multifunctional electronic conductive organogel is proposed by combining conductive carbon nanotube(CNT)clusters and flexible adhesive organogels.The conductive CNT cluster layers generated on the surface of organogels equip the resulting organogel-based conductors with considerable quasi-superhydrophobicity and increase their potential applicability as highly sensitive stress and strain sensors.In particular,this quasi-superhydrophobicity is insensitive to tensile strain.Based on customizable conductive networks and entropy-driven organogel actuation,the conductive organogels can sense various strain and stress signals and imitate natural organisms with muscle actuation and neurofeedback.This strategy for preparing electronic conductors can enhance the rational design of soft robotics and artificial intelligence devices,facilitating further progress of human-like intelligent systems.
