Half-semimetals,characterized by their spin-polarized electronic states,hold significant promise for spintronic applications but remain scarce due to stringent electronic and magnetic criteria.Through a combination of...Half-semimetals,characterized by their spin-polarized electronic states,hold significant promise for spintronic applications but remain scarce due to stringent electronic and magnetic criteria.Through a combination of transport measurements and optical spectroscopy,we investigated the intermetallic compound Mn_(4)Al_(11),which features an exceptionally low carrier concentration and undergoes a magnetic phase transition near 68 K.Transport measurements reveal anomalies that deviate from typical metallic behavior at low temperatures.Optical spectroscopy indicates a small,nearly frequency-independent optical conductivity in the far-infrared region,with spectral weight decreasing as the temperature drops from 300 K to 50 K.These behaviors suggest a temperaturedependent carrier density and significant scattering of charge carriers.Combining experimental findings with calculated electronic band structures,we propose that Mn_(4)Al_(11) is a novel half-semimetal candidate exhibiting a ferrimagnetic ground state.展开更多
Half-Heusler(HH)合金由于其本身具有较为优异的力学性能和高温热稳定性,已成为目前最具有应用前景的中高温热电材料之一。然而,其本身较高的本征晶格热导率阻碍了热电性能的进一步提升。本文以P型Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15合金为研究对象,基...Half-Heusler(HH)合金由于其本身具有较为优异的力学性能和高温热稳定性,已成为目前最具有应用前景的中高温热电材料之一。然而,其本身较高的本征晶格热导率阻碍了热电性能的进一步提升。本文以P型Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15合金为研究对象,基于同构合金化具有优异P型热电性能的(Nb0.8Ta0.2)0.8Ti0.2Fe Sb,通过磁悬浮熔炼和放电等离子烧结设计并制备出一种(Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15)1-x[(Nb0.8Ta0.2)0.8Ti0.2Fe Sb]x(x=0,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5)高熵HH合金。微观组织分析表明,同构合金化这一策略引入了大量多尺度多衬度的第二相,这将有效增强对声子的散射。其中,当同构合金化含量为0.3时,晶格热导率在923 K时从Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15的4.72 W·m-1·K-1降至3.07 W·m-1·K-1,降低了35%。然而,由于多位点合金化元素间存在较为复杂的掺杂效果,使其电导率和塞贝克系数同时降低,最终导致热电优值存在一定的降低。本研究工作表明,高熵合金设计思想是一种降低HH热电合金晶格热导率的有力措施。展开更多
The realization of 100%polarized topologicalWeyl fermions in half-metallic ferromagnets is of particular importance for fundamental research and spintronic applications.Here,we theoretically investigate the electronic...The realization of 100%polarized topologicalWeyl fermions in half-metallic ferromagnets is of particular importance for fundamental research and spintronic applications.Here,we theoretically investigate the electronic and topological properties of the zinc-blende compound VAs,which was deemed as a half-metallic ferromagnet related to dynamic correlations.Based on the combination of density functional theory and dynamical mean field theory,we uncover that the half-metallic ferromagnet VAs exhibits attractive Weyl semimetallic behaviors which are very close to the Fermi level in the DFT+U regime with effect U values ranging from 1.5 eV to 2.5 eV.Meanwhile,we also investigate the magnetization-dependent topological properties;the results show that the change of magnetization directions only slightly affects the positions of Weyl points,which is attributed to the weak spin–orbital coupling effects.The topological surface states of VAs projected on semi-infinite(001)and(111)surfaces are investigated.The Fermi arcs of all Weyl points are clearly visible on the projected Fermi surfaces.Our findings suggest that VAs is a fully spin-polarized Weyl semimetal with many-body correlated effects in the effective U values range from 1.5 eV to 2.5 eV.展开更多
Effective design of nanoheterostructure anode with high ion/electron migration kinetics can give electrode with superior electrochemical performance.However,the design and preparation of nanoheterostructure composites...Effective design of nanoheterostructure anode with high ion/electron migration kinetics can give electrode with superior electrochemical performance.However,the design and preparation of nanoheterostructure composites with high-capacity and long cycling life in half and pouch full cells remain a big challenge.Here,a novel micro-pore MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4)heterostructure nanowire were in situ encapsulated into the N and S elements co-doped amorphous carbon tubes(abbreviated as(MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4))@N,S-ACTs)and showed superior energy storage properties in Na-/Li-ion half cells and pouch full cells.The Na-/Li-storage capabilities improvement are attribute to the strong synergistic effect between MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4)heterostructure and N,S-ACTs protective layer,the former induces an local built-in electric field between Mn_(2)Sn S_(4)and MnS during charging/discharging,accelerating interfacial ion/electron diffusion dynamics,the latter effective maintains the morphology and volume evolution during Na~+/Li~+charging/discharging,achieving a long-term cycling stability(e.g.,high discharge capacity of 79.2 mAh/g with the capacity retention of 79.3%can be gained after 2200 cycles at 3 C in(Mn S/Mn_(2)Sn S_(4))@N,S-ACTs//LiFePO_(4)pouch full cells;a high capacity of~34 mAh/g at 10 C can be got with a Coulombic efficiency of 100%after 1000 cycles in pouch(Mn S/Mn_(2)Sn S_(4))@N,S-ACTs//Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)O_(2)F full cells.展开更多
A highly efficient and re liable topology-dual buck half bridge inverter (DBI) is introduced. The existenc e of discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation state requires the bias of in du ctor current for DBI imple...A highly efficient and re liable topology-dual buck half bridge inverter (DBI) is introduced. The existenc e of discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation state requires the bias of in du ctor current for DBI implemented with linear controllers like ramp comparison SP WM (RCSPWM) controllers. A novel operation scheme for DBI and a hysteresis curre nt controlled dual buck half bridge inverter (HCDBI) are proposed. The bias curr ent required by RCSPWM DBI is eliminated and conduction losses are dramatically reduced. HCDBI has greatly improved the modulation performance in DCM region for the benefit of its excellent command tracking capability. The operational schem e and control strategy are presented. Power losses of the conventional half brid ge inverter (CHBI) and HCDBI are compared with mathematical computation, and exp erimental verification is also executed. Both calculational and experimental res ults verify that HCDBI has a superior switching performance over CHBI. Its exce llent high frequency operational capacity provides another access to realize high fre quency operation of inverters.展开更多
The electronic structures, magnetic properties, half-metallicity, and mechanical properties of half-Heulser compounds CoCrZ （Z = S, Se, and Te） were investigated using first-principles calculations within generalize...The electronic structures, magnetic properties, half-metallicity, and mechanical properties of half-Heulser compounds CoCrZ （Z = S, Se, and Te） were investigated using first-principles calculations within generalized gradient approximation based on the density function theory. The half-Heusler compounds show half-metallic properties with a half-metallic gap of 0.15 eV for CoCrS, 0.10 eV for CoCrSe, and 0.31 eV for CoCrTe at equilibrium lattice constant, respectively. The total magnetic moments are 3.00/-tB per formula unit, which agrees well with the Slater-Pauling rule. The half-metallicity, elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Pough＇s ratio, Frantesvich ratio, Young＇s modulus, Poisson＇s ratio, and Debye temperature at equilibrium lattice constant and versus lattice constants are reported for the first time. The results indicate that the half-Heulser compounds CoCrZ （Z = S, Se, and Te） maintain the perfect half-metallic and mechanical stability within the lattice constants range of 5.18-5.43 A for CoCrS, 5.09-5.61 A for CoCrSe, and 5.17-6.42 A for CoCrTe, respectively.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274033 and 12488201)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403901 and 2024YFA1408700)。
文摘Half-semimetals,characterized by their spin-polarized electronic states,hold significant promise for spintronic applications but remain scarce due to stringent electronic and magnetic criteria.Through a combination of transport measurements and optical spectroscopy,we investigated the intermetallic compound Mn_(4)Al_(11),which features an exceptionally low carrier concentration and undergoes a magnetic phase transition near 68 K.Transport measurements reveal anomalies that deviate from typical metallic behavior at low temperatures.Optical spectroscopy indicates a small,nearly frequency-independent optical conductivity in the far-infrared region,with spectral weight decreasing as the temperature drops from 300 K to 50 K.These behaviors suggest a temperaturedependent carrier density and significant scattering of charge carriers.Combining experimental findings with calculated electronic band structures,we propose that Mn_(4)Al_(11) is a novel half-semimetal candidate exhibiting a ferrimagnetic ground state.
文摘Half-Heusler(HH)合金由于其本身具有较为优异的力学性能和高温热稳定性,已成为目前最具有应用前景的中高温热电材料之一。然而,其本身较高的本征晶格热导率阻碍了热电性能的进一步提升。本文以P型Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15合金为研究对象,基于同构合金化具有优异P型热电性能的(Nb0.8Ta0.2)0.8Ti0.2Fe Sb,通过磁悬浮熔炼和放电等离子烧结设计并制备出一种(Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15)1-x[(Nb0.8Ta0.2)0.8Ti0.2Fe Sb]x(x=0,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5)高熵HH合金。微观组织分析表明,同构合金化这一策略引入了大量多尺度多衬度的第二相,这将有效增强对声子的散射。其中,当同构合金化含量为0.3时,晶格热导率在923 K时从Zr Co Sb0.85Sn0.15的4.72 W·m-1·K-1降至3.07 W·m-1·K-1,降低了35%。然而,由于多位点合金化元素间存在较为复杂的掺杂效果,使其电导率和塞贝克系数同时降低,最终导致热电优值存在一定的降低。本研究工作表明,高熵合金设计思想是一种降低HH热电合金晶格热导率的有力措施。
基金the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant Nos.12204074,12222402,92365101,and 12347101)the Natural Science Foundation of Chong-ging(Grant No.CSTB2023NSCQ-JQX0024).
文摘The realization of 100%polarized topologicalWeyl fermions in half-metallic ferromagnets is of particular importance for fundamental research and spintronic applications.Here,we theoretically investigate the electronic and topological properties of the zinc-blende compound VAs,which was deemed as a half-metallic ferromagnet related to dynamic correlations.Based on the combination of density functional theory and dynamical mean field theory,we uncover that the half-metallic ferromagnet VAs exhibits attractive Weyl semimetallic behaviors which are very close to the Fermi level in the DFT+U regime with effect U values ranging from 1.5 eV to 2.5 eV.Meanwhile,we also investigate the magnetization-dependent topological properties;the results show that the change of magnetization directions only slightly affects the positions of Weyl points,which is attributed to the weak spin–orbital coupling effects.The topological surface states of VAs projected on semi-infinite(001)and(111)surfaces are investigated.The Fermi arcs of all Weyl points are clearly visible on the projected Fermi surfaces.Our findings suggest that VAs is a fully spin-polarized Weyl semimetal with many-body correlated effects in the effective U values range from 1.5 eV to 2.5 eV.
基金financial support from the project funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52372188,51902090)2023 Introduction of studying abroad talent program,Science Technology Program of Jilin Province(No.20220508141RC)+5 种基金the 111 Project(No.B13013)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M652546)Henan Province Postdoctoral Start-Up Foundation(No.1901017)Henan Normal University Doctoral Start-Up Project Foundation,“111”project(No.D17007)Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists(No.GZS2018003)the Dalian Revitalization Talents Program(No.2022RG01)。
文摘Effective design of nanoheterostructure anode with high ion/electron migration kinetics can give electrode with superior electrochemical performance.However,the design and preparation of nanoheterostructure composites with high-capacity and long cycling life in half and pouch full cells remain a big challenge.Here,a novel micro-pore MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4)heterostructure nanowire were in situ encapsulated into the N and S elements co-doped amorphous carbon tubes(abbreviated as(MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4))@N,S-ACTs)and showed superior energy storage properties in Na-/Li-ion half cells and pouch full cells.The Na-/Li-storage capabilities improvement are attribute to the strong synergistic effect between MnS/Mn_(2)SnS_(4)heterostructure and N,S-ACTs protective layer,the former induces an local built-in electric field between Mn_(2)Sn S_(4)and MnS during charging/discharging,accelerating interfacial ion/electron diffusion dynamics,the latter effective maintains the morphology and volume evolution during Na~+/Li~+charging/discharging,achieving a long-term cycling stability(e.g.,high discharge capacity of 79.2 mAh/g with the capacity retention of 79.3%can be gained after 2200 cycles at 3 C in(Mn S/Mn_(2)Sn S_(4))@N,S-ACTs//LiFePO_(4)pouch full cells;a high capacity of~34 mAh/g at 10 C can be got with a Coulombic efficiency of 100%after 1000 cycles in pouch(Mn S/Mn_(2)Sn S_(4))@N,S-ACTs//Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)O_(2)F full cells.
文摘A highly efficient and re liable topology-dual buck half bridge inverter (DBI) is introduced. The existenc e of discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation state requires the bias of in du ctor current for DBI implemented with linear controllers like ramp comparison SP WM (RCSPWM) controllers. A novel operation scheme for DBI and a hysteresis curre nt controlled dual buck half bridge inverter (HCDBI) are proposed. The bias curr ent required by RCSPWM DBI is eliminated and conduction losses are dramatically reduced. HCDBI has greatly improved the modulation performance in DCM region for the benefit of its excellent command tracking capability. The operational schem e and control strategy are presented. Power losses of the conventional half brid ge inverter (CHBI) and HCDBI are compared with mathematical computation, and exp erimental verification is also executed. Both calculational and experimental res ults verify that HCDBI has a superior switching performance over CHBI. Its exce llent high frequency operational capacity provides another access to realize high fre quency operation of inverters.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11647133 and 11674113)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant Nos.2017CFB740 and 2014CFB631)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Items Foundation of Hubei Educational Committee,China(Grant Nos.Q20141802,Q20161803,B2016091,and D20171803)Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronics,China
文摘The electronic structures, magnetic properties, half-metallicity, and mechanical properties of half-Heulser compounds CoCrZ （Z = S, Se, and Te） were investigated using first-principles calculations within generalized gradient approximation based on the density function theory. The half-Heusler compounds show half-metallic properties with a half-metallic gap of 0.15 eV for CoCrS, 0.10 eV for CoCrSe, and 0.31 eV for CoCrTe at equilibrium lattice constant, respectively. The total magnetic moments are 3.00/-tB per formula unit, which agrees well with the Slater-Pauling rule. The half-metallicity, elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Pough＇s ratio, Frantesvich ratio, Young＇s modulus, Poisson＇s ratio, and Debye temperature at equilibrium lattice constant and versus lattice constants are reported for the first time. The results indicate that the half-Heulser compounds CoCrZ （Z = S, Se, and Te） maintain the perfect half-metallic and mechanical stability within the lattice constants range of 5.18-5.43 A for CoCrS, 5.09-5.61 A for CoCrSe, and 5.17-6.42 A for CoCrTe, respectively.
