Doping in thin-film transistors(TFTs) plays a crucial role in tailoring material properties to enhance device performance, making them essential for advanced electronic applications. This study explores the synthesis ...Doping in thin-film transistors(TFTs) plays a crucial role in tailoring material properties to enhance device performance, making them essential for advanced electronic applications. This study explores the synthesis and characterization of TFTs fabricated using nickel(Ni)-doped indium oxide(In_(2)O_(3)) via a wet-chemical approach. The presented work investigates the effect of "Ni" incorporation in In_(2)O_(3) on the structural and electrical transport properties of In_(2)O_(3), revealing that higher "Ni" content decreases the oxygen vacancies, leading to a reduction in leakage current and a forward shift in threshold potential(V_(th)).Experimental findings reveal that Ni In O-based TFTs(with Ni = 0.5%) showcase enhanced electrical performance, achieving mobility of 7.54 cm^(2)/(V·s), an impressive ON/OFF current ratio of ~10^(7), a V_(th) of 6.26 V, reduced interfacial trap states(D_(it)) of 8.23 ×10^(12) cm^(-2) and enhanced biased stress stability. The efficacy of "Ni" incorporation is attributed to the upgraded Lewis acidity, stable Ni-O bond strength, and small ionic radius of Ni. Negative bias illumination stability(NBIS) measurements further indicate that device stability diminishes with shorter light wavelengths, likely due to the activation of oxygen vacancies. These findings validate the solution-processed techniques' potential for future large-scale, low-cost, energy-efficient, and high-performance electronics.展开更多
The preparation and application of supported gold and copper catalysts are fundamentally and practically very important.Herein,we confirm that the Au-Cu promoted In_(2)O_(3) catalyst demonstrates a significant electro...The preparation and application of supported gold and copper catalysts are fundamentally and practically very important.Herein,we confirm that the Au-Cu promoted In_(2)O_(3) catalyst demonstrates a significant electronic metal-support interaction(EMSI),which plays a critical role in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol and leads to significantly improved activity,compared to the mono-metallic Au and Cu promoted In_(2)O_(3)catalysts.This interaction arises from electron transfer between the oxygen deficient In_(2)O_(3) support and the bimetallic clusters,rendering both Au and Cu clusters positively charged.The presence of Cu^(3+)stabilizes and optimizes the content of oxygen vacancies,leading to a more pronounced positive charge on Au clusters(Au^(3+)).The ability to activate H_(2) is thus enhanced.CO adsorption on Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3) is also stronger than Au/In_(2)O_(3).This results in higher methanol selectivity of Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3),with which CO hydrogenation pathway is taken for CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol.The enhanced H_(2) activation and stronger CO adsorption over Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3) are key factors in boosting the activity for methanol formation from CO_(2)hvdrogenation.展开更多
采用简单的一步溶剂热法合成了In_(2)O_(3)立方体,并利用X-射线衍射(X-ray diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning electron microscopy,SEM)、透射电子显微镜(Transmission electron microscopy,TEM)、X射线光电子能谱(X-ray phot...采用简单的一步溶剂热法合成了In_(2)O_(3)立方体,并利用X-射线衍射(X-ray diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning electron microscopy,SEM)、透射电子显微镜(Transmission electron microscopy,TEM)、X射线光电子能谱(X-ray photoelectron spectra,XPS)和N2吸附-脱附技术对该In_(2)O_(3)立方体的结构及形貌进行了表征。制备的In_(2)O_(3)立方体尺寸范围在1~5μm。将In_(2)O_(3)立方体制成传感器,测试其对甲苯、丙酮、氯苯、苯、乙醇、二甲苯、甲醇、异丙醇和二氧化氮(NO_(2))气体的气敏性能。结果表明,在最佳工作温度92℃时,In_(2)O_(3)传感器对NO_(2)有良好的气体选择性及灵敏度,对10×10^(-6) NO_(2)气体的响应值为187.7,最低检出限为0.6×10^(-6)。基于In_(2)O_(3)立方体的传感器具有良好的稳定性、重现性和抗湿性,有望实现在实际的复杂环境中对痕量NO_(2)气体的低温检测。展开更多
As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol syn...As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol synthesis,In_(2)O_(3)is an ideal catalyst and has garnered significant attention.Herein,cubic In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles were prepared via the precipitation method and evaluated for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce methanol.During the initial 10 h of reaction,CO_(2)conversion gradually increased,accompanied by a slow decrease of methanol selectivity,and the reaction reached equilibrium after 10-20 h on stream.This activation and induction stage may be attributed to the sintering of In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles and the creation of more oxygen vacancies on In_(2)O_(3)surfaces.Further experimental studies demonstrate that hydrogen induction created additional oxygen vacancies during the catalyst activation stage,enhancing the performance of In_(2)O_(3)catalyst for CO_(2)hydrogenation.Density functional theory calculations and microkinetic simulations further demonstrated that surfaces with higher oxygen vacancy coverages or hydroxylated surfaces formed during this induction period can enhance the reaction rate and increase the CO_(2)conversion.However,they predominantly promote the formation of CO instead of methanol,leading to reduced methanol selectivity.These predictions align well with the above-mentioned experimental observations.Our work thus provides an in-depth analysis of the induction stage of the CO_(2)hydrogenation process on In_(2)O_(3)nano-catalyst,and offers valuable insights for significantly improving the CO_(2)reactivity of In_(2)O_(3)-based catalysts while maintaining long-term stability.展开更多
The rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers poses a significant limitation on the use of CdS quantum dots(QDs)in photocatalysis.Herein,the construction of a novel S-scheme heterojunction between cubic-phase CdS...The rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers poses a significant limitation on the use of CdS quantum dots(QDs)in photocatalysis.Herein,the construction of a novel S-scheme heterojunction between cubic-phase CdS QDs and hollow nanotube In_(2)O_(3)is successfully achieved using an electrostatic self-assembly method.Under visible light irradiation,all CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composites exhibit higher hydrogen evolution efficiency compared to pure CdS QDs.Notably,the photocatalytic H_(2)evolution rate of the optimal CdS-7%In_(2)O_(3)composite is determined to be 2258.59μmol g^(−1)h^(−1),approximately 12.3 times higher than that of pure CdS.The cyclic test indicates that the CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composite maintains considerable activity even after 5 cycles,indicating its excellent stability.In situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations confirm that carrier migration in CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composites adheres to a typical S-scheme heterojunction mechanism.Additionally,a series of characterizations demonstrate that the formation of S-scheme heterojunctions between In_(2)O_(3)and CdS inhibits charge recombination and accelerates the separation and migration of photogenerated carriers in the CdS QDs,thus achieving enhanced photocatalytic performance.This work elucidates the pivotal role of S-scheme heterojunctions in photocatalytic H_(2)production and offers novel insights into the construction of effective composite photocatalysts.展开更多
To address the escalating demand for high-mobility transparent and conductive oxide(TCO)films in heterojunction solar cells,multiple components doped In_(2)O_(3) targets were proposed.The In_(2)O_(3) targets incorpora...To address the escalating demand for high-mobility transparent and conductive oxide(TCO)films in heterojunction solar cells,multiple components doped In_(2)O_(3) targets were proposed.The In_(2)O_(3) targets incorporating 1 wt.%CeO_(2),Ta_(2)O_(5),and TiO_(2) were sintered under different sintering temperatures and times.All the targets show the cubic bixbyite phase of In_(2)O_(3).The microstructure illustrates densely packed fine grains and uniform elemental distribution.Notably,increasing the sintering temperature and holding time contributes to effective pore elimination within the targets.A relative density of greater than 99.5%is obtained for the targets sintered at 1500℃ for 4 and 6 h,and the corresponding optimum resistivity decreases from 1.068×10^(-3)to 9.73×10^(-4)Ω·cm.These results provide the experimental basis of fabricating In_(2)O_(3)-based targets for depositing high mobility TCO films by magnetron sputtering.展开更多
基金funded by the research startup funding of National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea through the Ministry of Science and ICT 2022R1G1A1009887Part of this study was supported by research start-up funding of Anhui University (S202418001/078)。
文摘Doping in thin-film transistors(TFTs) plays a crucial role in tailoring material properties to enhance device performance, making them essential for advanced electronic applications. This study explores the synthesis and characterization of TFTs fabricated using nickel(Ni)-doped indium oxide(In_(2)O_(3)) via a wet-chemical approach. The presented work investigates the effect of "Ni" incorporation in In_(2)O_(3) on the structural and electrical transport properties of In_(2)O_(3), revealing that higher "Ni" content decreases the oxygen vacancies, leading to a reduction in leakage current and a forward shift in threshold potential(V_(th)).Experimental findings reveal that Ni In O-based TFTs(with Ni = 0.5%) showcase enhanced electrical performance, achieving mobility of 7.54 cm^(2)/(V·s), an impressive ON/OFF current ratio of ~10^(7), a V_(th) of 6.26 V, reduced interfacial trap states(D_(it)) of 8.23 ×10^(12) cm^(-2) and enhanced biased stress stability. The efficacy of "Ni" incorporation is attributed to the upgraded Lewis acidity, stable Ni-O bond strength, and small ionic radius of Ni. Negative bias illumination stability(NBIS) measurements further indicate that device stability diminishes with shorter light wavelengths, likely due to the activation of oxygen vacancies. These findings validate the solution-processed techniques' potential for future large-scale, low-cost, energy-efficient, and high-performance electronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22138009)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China。
文摘The preparation and application of supported gold and copper catalysts are fundamentally and practically very important.Herein,we confirm that the Au-Cu promoted In_(2)O_(3) catalyst demonstrates a significant electronic metal-support interaction(EMSI),which plays a critical role in CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol and leads to significantly improved activity,compared to the mono-metallic Au and Cu promoted In_(2)O_(3)catalysts.This interaction arises from electron transfer between the oxygen deficient In_(2)O_(3) support and the bimetallic clusters,rendering both Au and Cu clusters positively charged.The presence of Cu^(3+)stabilizes and optimizes the content of oxygen vacancies,leading to a more pronounced positive charge on Au clusters(Au^(3+)).The ability to activate H_(2) is thus enhanced.CO adsorption on Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3) is also stronger than Au/In_(2)O_(3).This results in higher methanol selectivity of Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3),with which CO hydrogenation pathway is taken for CO_(2) hydrogenation to methanol.The enhanced H_(2) activation and stronger CO adsorption over Au-Cu/In_(2)O_(3) are key factors in boosting the activity for methanol formation from CO_(2)hvdrogenation.
文摘采用简单的一步溶剂热法合成了In_(2)O_(3)立方体,并利用X-射线衍射(X-ray diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning electron microscopy,SEM)、透射电子显微镜(Transmission electron microscopy,TEM)、X射线光电子能谱(X-ray photoelectron spectra,XPS)和N2吸附-脱附技术对该In_(2)O_(3)立方体的结构及形貌进行了表征。制备的In_(2)O_(3)立方体尺寸范围在1~5μm。将In_(2)O_(3)立方体制成传感器,测试其对甲苯、丙酮、氯苯、苯、乙醇、二甲苯、甲醇、异丙醇和二氧化氮(NO_(2))气体的气敏性能。结果表明,在最佳工作温度92℃时,In_(2)O_(3)传感器对NO_(2)有良好的气体选择性及灵敏度,对10×10^(-6) NO_(2)气体的响应值为187.7,最低检出限为0.6×10^(-6)。基于In_(2)O_(3)立方体的传感器具有良好的稳定性、重现性和抗湿性,有望实现在实际的复杂环境中对痕量NO_(2)气体的低温检测。
文摘As one of the most important industrially viable methods for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))utilization,methanol synthesis serves as a platform for production of green fuels and commodity chemicals.For sustainable methanol synthesis,In_(2)O_(3)is an ideal catalyst and has garnered significant attention.Herein,cubic In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles were prepared via the precipitation method and evaluated for CO_(2)hydrogenation to produce methanol.During the initial 10 h of reaction,CO_(2)conversion gradually increased,accompanied by a slow decrease of methanol selectivity,and the reaction reached equilibrium after 10-20 h on stream.This activation and induction stage may be attributed to the sintering of In_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles and the creation of more oxygen vacancies on In_(2)O_(3)surfaces.Further experimental studies demonstrate that hydrogen induction created additional oxygen vacancies during the catalyst activation stage,enhancing the performance of In_(2)O_(3)catalyst for CO_(2)hydrogenation.Density functional theory calculations and microkinetic simulations further demonstrated that surfaces with higher oxygen vacancy coverages or hydroxylated surfaces formed during this induction period can enhance the reaction rate and increase the CO_(2)conversion.However,they predominantly promote the formation of CO instead of methanol,leading to reduced methanol selectivity.These predictions align well with the above-mentioned experimental observations.Our work thus provides an in-depth analysis of the induction stage of the CO_(2)hydrogenation process on In_(2)O_(3)nano-catalyst,and offers valuable insights for significantly improving the CO_(2)reactivity of In_(2)O_(3)-based catalysts while maintaining long-term stability.
文摘The rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers poses a significant limitation on the use of CdS quantum dots(QDs)in photocatalysis.Herein,the construction of a novel S-scheme heterojunction between cubic-phase CdS QDs and hollow nanotube In_(2)O_(3)is successfully achieved using an electrostatic self-assembly method.Under visible light irradiation,all CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composites exhibit higher hydrogen evolution efficiency compared to pure CdS QDs.Notably,the photocatalytic H_(2)evolution rate of the optimal CdS-7%In_(2)O_(3)composite is determined to be 2258.59μmol g^(−1)h^(−1),approximately 12.3 times higher than that of pure CdS.The cyclic test indicates that the CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composite maintains considerable activity even after 5 cycles,indicating its excellent stability.In situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations confirm that carrier migration in CdS-In_(2)O_(3)composites adheres to a typical S-scheme heterojunction mechanism.Additionally,a series of characterizations demonstrate that the formation of S-scheme heterojunctions between In_(2)O_(3)and CdS inhibits charge recombination and accelerates the separation and migration of photogenerated carriers in the CdS QDs,thus achieving enhanced photocatalytic performance.This work elucidates the pivotal role of S-scheme heterojunctions in photocatalytic H_(2)production and offers novel insights into the construction of effective composite photocatalysts.
基金supported by the Joint Fund of NSFC-Guangxi(U21A2065)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(2021GXNSFAA220020)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62364007)Science and Technology Major Project of Guangxi(AA21077018).
文摘To address the escalating demand for high-mobility transparent and conductive oxide(TCO)films in heterojunction solar cells,multiple components doped In_(2)O_(3) targets were proposed.The In_(2)O_(3) targets incorporating 1 wt.%CeO_(2),Ta_(2)O_(5),and TiO_(2) were sintered under different sintering temperatures and times.All the targets show the cubic bixbyite phase of In_(2)O_(3).The microstructure illustrates densely packed fine grains and uniform elemental distribution.Notably,increasing the sintering temperature and holding time contributes to effective pore elimination within the targets.A relative density of greater than 99.5%is obtained for the targets sintered at 1500℃ for 4 and 6 h,and the corresponding optimum resistivity decreases from 1.068×10^(-3)to 9.73×10^(-4)Ω·cm.These results provide the experimental basis of fabricating In_(2)O_(3)-based targets for depositing high mobility TCO films by magnetron sputtering.
