As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM c...As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM cells based on conventional silicon-based devices suffer from structural complexity and large footprintlimitations. Here, we demonstrate an ultrafast nonvolatile TCAM cell based on the MoTe2/hBN/multilayergraphene (MLG) van der Waals heterostructure using a top-gated partial floating-gate field-effect transistor(PFGFET) architecture. Based on its ambipolar transport properties, the carrier type in the source/drain andcentral channel regions of the MoTe2 channel can be efficiently tuned by the control gate and top gate, respectively,enabling the reconfigurable operation of the device in either memory or FET mode. When working inthe memory mode, it achieves an ultrafast 60 ns programming/erase speed with a current on-off ratio of ∼105,excellent retention capability, and robust endurance. When serving as a reconfigurable transistor, unipolar p-typeand n-type FETs are obtained by adopting ultrafast 60 ns control-gate voltage pulses with different polarities.The monolithic integration of memory and logic within a single device enables the content-addressable memory(CAM) functionality. Finally, by integrating two PFGFETs in parallel, a TCAM cell with a high current ratioof ∼10^(5) between the match and mismatch states is achieved without requiring additional peripheral circuitry.These results provide a promising route for the design of high-performance TCAM devices for future in-memorycomputing applications.展开更多
Recent advances in van der Waals(vdW) ferroelectrics have sparked the development of related heterostructures with non-volatile and field-tunable functionalities. In vdW ferroelectric heterojunctions, the interfacial ...Recent advances in van der Waals(vdW) ferroelectrics have sparked the development of related heterostructures with non-volatile and field-tunable functionalities. In vdW ferroelectric heterojunctions, the interfacial electrical characteristics play a crucial role in determining their performance and functionality. In this study,we explore the interfacial polarization coupling in two-dimensional(2D) ferroelectric heterojunctions by fabricating a graphene/h-BN/CuInP_(2)S_(6)/α-In_(2)Se_(3)/Au ferroelectric field-effect transistor. By varying the gate electric field, the CuInP_(2)S_(6)/α-In_(2)Se_(3) heterojunction displays distinct interfacial polarization coupling states, resulting in significantly different electrical transport behaviors. Under strong gate electric fields, the migration of Cu ions further enhances the interfacial polarization effect, enabling continuous tuning of both the polarization state and carrier concentration in α-In_(2)Se_(3). Our findings offer valuable insights for the development of novel multifunctional devices based on 2D ferroelectric materials.展开更多
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferromagnet Fe_(3)GeTe_(2)(FGT)holds a great potential for applications in spintronic devices due to its high Curie temperature,easy tunability,and excellent structural stability in air.T...Two-dimensional van der Waals ferromagnet Fe_(3)GeTe_(2)(FGT)holds a great potential for applications in spintronic devices due to its high Curie temperature,easy tunability,and excellent structural stability in air.Theoretical studies have shown that pressure,as an external parameter,significantly affects its ferromagnetic properties.In this study,we have performed comprehensive high-pressure neutron powder diffraction(NPD)experiments on FGT up to 5 GPa to investigate the evolution of its structural and magnetic properties with hydrostatic pressure.The NPD data clearly reveal the robustness of the ferromagnetism in FGT,despite of an apparent suppression by hydrostatic pressure.As the pressure increases from 0 to 5 GPa,the Curie temperature is found to decrease monotonically from 225(5)K to 175(5)K,together with a dramatically suppressed ordered moment of Fe,which is well supported by the first-principles calculations.Although no pressure-driven structural phase transition is observed up to 5 GPa,quantitative analysis on the changes of bond lengths and bond angles indicates a significant modification of the exchange interactions,which accounts for the pressure-induced suppression of the ferromagnetism in FGT.展开更多
The presence of a van Hove singularity(vHS)at the Fermi level can trigger magnetic instability by mediating a spontaneous transition from paramagnetic to magnetically ordered states.While electrostatic doping(typicall...The presence of a van Hove singularity(vHS)at the Fermi level can trigger magnetic instability by mediating a spontaneous transition from paramagnetic to magnetically ordered states.While electrostatic doping(typically achieved via ionic gating)to shift the vHS to the Fermi level provides a general mechanism for engineering such magnetism,its volatile nature often leads to the collapse of induced states upon gate field removal.Here,a novel scheme is presented for non-volatile magnetic control by utilizing ferroelectric heterostructures to achieve reversible magnetism switching.Using two-dimensional VSiN_(3),a nonmagnetic material with Mexican-hat electronic band dispersions hosting vHSs,as a prototype,it is preliminarily demonstrated that both electron and hole doping can robustly induce magnetism.Further,by interfacing VSiN_(3)with ferroelectric Sc_(2)CO_(2),reversible switching of its magnetic state via polarization-driven heterointerfacial charge transfer is achieved.This mechanism enables a dynamic transition between insulating and half-metallic phases in VSiN_(3),establishing a pathway to design multiferroic tunnel junctions with giant tunneling electroresistance or magnetoresistance.This work bridges non-volatile ferroelectric control with vHS-enhanced magnetism,opening opportunities for energy-efficient and high-performance spintronic devices and non-volatile memory devices.展开更多
Self-intercalated van der Waals magnets,characterized by self-intercalating native atoms into van der Waals layered structures with intrinsic magnetism,exhibit a variety of novel physical properties.Here,using first-p...Self-intercalated van der Waals magnets,characterized by self-intercalating native atoms into van der Waals layered structures with intrinsic magnetism,exhibit a variety of novel physical properties.Here,using first-principles calculations and Monte Carlo simulations,we report a self-intercalated van der Waals ferromagnet,Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),which has a high Curie temperature of 492 K.We find that Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)is nearly half-metallic with a spin polarization reaching up to 90.9%.Due to the ferromagnetism and strong spin-orbit coupling effect in Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),a large anomalous Hall conductivity of 138Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)and 305Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)can be realized when its magnetization is along its magnetic easy axis and hard axis,respectively.By doping electrons(holes)into Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),these anomalous Hall conductivities can be increased up to 318Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)(648Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)).Interestingly,a five-layer Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)thin film retains room-temperature ferromagnetism with a higher spin polarization and larger anomalous Hall conductivity.Our study demonstrates that Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)is a novel room-temperature self-intercalated ferromagnet with high-spin polarization and large anomalous Hall conductivity,offering great opportunities for designing nano-scale electronic devices.展开更多
The crossmodal interaction of different senses,which is an important basis for learning and memory in the human brain,is highly desired to be mimicked at the device level for developing neuromorphic crossmodal percept...The crossmodal interaction of different senses,which is an important basis for learning and memory in the human brain,is highly desired to be mimicked at the device level for developing neuromorphic crossmodal perception,but related researches are scarce.Here,we demonstrate an optoelectronic synapse for vision-olfactory crossmodal perception based on MXene/violet phosphorus(VP)van der Waals heterojunctions.Benefiting from the efficient separation and transport of photogenerated carriers facilitated by conductive MXene,the photoelectric responsivity of VP is dramatically enhanced by 7 orders of magnitude,reaching up to 7.7 A W^(−1).Excited by ultraviolet light,multiple synaptic functions,including excitatory postsynaptic currents,pairedpulse facilitation,short/long-term plasticity and“learning-experience”behavior,were demonstrated with a low power consumption.Furthermore,the proposed optoelectronic synapse exhibits distinct synaptic behaviors in different gas environments,enabling it to simulate the interaction of visual and olfactory information for crossmodal perception.This work demonstrates the great potential of VP in optoelectronics and provides a promising platform for applications such as virtual reality and neurorobotics.展开更多
Two-dimension(2D)van der Waals heterojunction holds essential promise in achieving high-performance flexible near-infrared(NIR)photodetector.Here,we report the successful fabrication of ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene base...Two-dimension(2D)van der Waals heterojunction holds essential promise in achieving high-performance flexible near-infrared(NIR)photodetector.Here,we report the successful fabrication of ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene based flexible NIR photodetector array via a facile photolithography technology.The single ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetector exhibited a high light-to-dark current ratio of 4.98,fast response/recovery time(2.5/1.3 s)and excellent stability due to the tight connection between 2D ZnSb nanoplates and 2D Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene nanoflakes,and the formed 2D van der Waals heterojunction.Thin polyethylene terephthalate(PET)substrate enables the ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetector withstand bending such that stable photoelectrical properties with non-obvious change were maintained over 5000 bending cycles.Moreover,the ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetectors were integrated into a 26×5 device array,realizing a NIR image sensing application.展开更多
Two-dimensional materials have been widely used to tune the growth and energy-level alignment of perovskites.However,their incomplete passivation and chaotic usage amounts are not conducive to the preparation of highq...Two-dimensional materials have been widely used to tune the growth and energy-level alignment of perovskites.However,their incomplete passivation and chaotic usage amounts are not conducive to the preparation of highquality perovskite films.Herein,we succeeded in obtaining higher-quality CsPbBr_(3)films by introducing large-area monolayer graphene as a stable physical overlay on top of TiO_(2)substrates.Benefiting from the inert and atomic smooth graphene surface,the CsPbBr_(3)film grown on top by the van der Waal epitaxy has higher crystallinity,improved(100)orientation,and an average domain size of up to 1.22μm.Meanwhile,a strong downward band bending is observed at the graphene/perovskite interface,improving the electron extraction to the electron transport layers(ETL).As a result,perovskite film grown on graphene has lower photoluminescence(PL)intensity,shorter carrier lifetime,and fewer defects.Finally,a photovoltaic device based on epitaxy CsPbBr_(3)film is fabricated,exhibiting power conversion efficiency(PCE)of up to 10.64%and stability over 2000 h in the air.展开更多
Multilayered van der Waals(vdW)materials have attracted increasing interest because of the manipulability of their superior optical,electrical,thermal,and mechanical properties.A mass-spring model(MSM)for elastic wave...Multilayered van der Waals(vdW)materials have attracted increasing interest because of the manipulability of their superior optical,electrical,thermal,and mechanical properties.A mass-spring model(MSM)for elastic wave propagation in multilayered vdW metamaterials is reported in this paper.Molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are adopted to simulate the propagation of elastic waves in multilayered vdW metamaterials.The results show that the graphene/MoS_(2)metamaterials have an elastic wave bandgap in the terahertz range.The MSM for the multilayered vdW metamaterials is proposed,and the numerical simulation results show that this model can well describe the dispersion and transmission characteristics of the multilayered vdW metamaterials.The MSM can predict elastic wave transmission characteristics in multilayered vdW metamaterials stacked with different two-dimensional(2D)materials.The results presented in this paper offer theoretical help for the vibration reduction of multilayered vdW semiconductors.展开更多
The drive for efficient thermal management has intensified with the miniaturization of electronic devices.This study explores the modulation of phonon transport within graphene by introducing silicon nanoparticles inf...The drive for efficient thermal management has intensified with the miniaturization of electronic devices.This study explores the modulation of phonon transport within graphene by introducing silicon nanoparticles influenced by van der Waals forces.Our approach involves the application of non-equilibrium molecular dynamics to assess thermal conductivity while varying the interaction strength,leading to a noteworthy reduction in thermal conductivity.Furthermore,we observe a distinct attenuation in length-dependent behavior within the graphene-nanoparticles system.Our exploration combines wave packet simulations with phonon transmission calculations,aligning with a comprehensive analysis of the phonon transport regime to unveil the underlying physical mechanisms at play.Lastly,we conduct transient molecular dynamics simulations to investigate interfacial thermal conductance between the nanoparticles and the graphene,revealing an enhanced thermal boundary conductance.This research not only contributes to our understanding of phonon transport but also opens a new degree of freedom for utilizing van der Waals nanoparticle-induced resonance,offering promising avenues for the modulation of thermal properties in advanced materials and enhancing their performance in various technological applications.展开更多
Metal-free defective carbon materials with abundant active sites have been widely studied as low-cost and efficient oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts in metal-air batteries.However,the active sites in def...Metal-free defective carbon materials with abundant active sites have been widely studied as low-cost and efficient oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts in metal-air batteries.However,the active sites in defective carbon are easily subjected to serious oxidation or hydroxylation during ORR or storage,leading to rapid degradation of activity.Herein,we design a van der Waals heterostructure comprised of vitamin C(VC)and defective carbon(DC)to not only boost the activity but also enhance the durability and storage stability of the DC-VC electrocatalyst.The formation of VC van der Waals between DC and VC is demonstrated to be an effective strategy to protect the defect active sites from oxidation and hydroxylation degradation,thus significantly enhancing the electrochemical durability and storage anti-aging performance.Moreover,the DC-VC van der Waals can reduce the reaction energy barrier to facilitate the ORR.These findings are also confirmed by operando Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations.It is necessary to mention that the preparation of this DC-VC electrocatalyst can be scaled up,and the ORR performance of the largely produced electrocatalyst is demonstrated to be very consistent.Furthermore,the DC-VC-based aluminum-air batteries display very competitive power density with good performance maintenance.展开更多
We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semic...We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semiconductors),deposited by simply rubbing powder of these materials against paper.The thermoelectric properties of these semiconducting films revealed maximum Seebeck coefficients of(+1.32±0.27)mV K^(-1)and(-0.82±0.15)mV K^(-1)for WS_(2)and TiS_(3),respectively.Additionally,Peltier elements were fabricated by interconnecting the P-and N-type films with graphite electrodes.A thermopower value up to 6.11 mV K^(-1)was obtained when the Peltier element were constructed with three junctions.The findings of this work show proof-of-concept devices to illustrate the potential application of semiconducting van der Waals materials in future thermoelectric power generation as well as temperature sensing for low-cost disposable electronic devices.展开更多
Since the discovery of two-dimensional(2D)materials,they have garnered significant attention from researchers owing to the exceptional and modifiable physical and chemical properties.The weak interlayer interactions i...Since the discovery of two-dimensional(2D)materials,they have garnered significant attention from researchers owing to the exceptional and modifiable physical and chemical properties.The weak interlayer interactions in 2D materials enable precise control over Van der Waals gaps,thereby enhancing their performance and introducing novel characteristics.By regulating the Van der Waals gap,2D materials exhibit a diverse range of applications in the field of energy storage and conversion.This article provides a comprehensive review of various methods for manipulating Van der Waals gaps in 2D materials,including interlayer intercalation,vip atom doping within the lattice,formation of Van der Waals heterojunctions,and adjustment of stacking modes.Moreover,the impacts of these manipulations on energy storage and conversion applications are also summarized.Finally,potential future research directions are proposed to shed light on advancements in Van der Waals gap engineering.展开更多
Flexible electronics and optoelectronics exhibit inevitable trends in next-generation intelligent industries,including healthcare and wellness,electronic skins,the automotive industry,and foldable or rollable displays...Flexible electronics and optoelectronics exhibit inevitable trends in next-generation intelligent industries,including healthcare and wellness,electronic skins,the automotive industry,and foldable or rollable displays.Traditional bulk-material-based flexible devices considerably rely on lattice-matched crystal structures and are usually plagued by unavoidable chemical disorders at the interface.Two-dimensional van der Waals materials(2D VdWMs)have exceptional multifunctional properties,including large specific area,dangling-bond-free interface,plane-to-plane van der Waals interactions,and excellent mechanical,electrical,and optical properties.Thus,2D VdWMs have considerable application potential in functional intelligent flexible devices.To utilize the unique properties of 2D VdWMs and their van der Waals heterostructures,new designs and configurations of electronics and optoelectronics have emerged.However,these new designs and configurations do not consider lattice mismatch and process incompatibility issues.In this review,we summarized the recently reported 2D VdWM-based flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices with various functions thoroughly.Moreover,we identified the challenges and opportunities for further applications of 2D VdWM-based flexible electronics and optoelectronics.展开更多
研究了修正的等熵Van der Waals气体动力学Euler方程Riemann问题及其基本波的相互作用.利用Maxwell提出的等面积法则,将Van der Waals气体状态方程修正为与实际相符,从而守恒律方程组从混合型转化为双曲型.利用广义特征线分析法,构造性...研究了修正的等熵Van der Waals气体动力学Euler方程Riemann问题及其基本波的相互作用.利用Maxwell提出的等面积法则,将Van der Waals气体状态方程修正为与实际相符,从而守恒律方程组从混合型转化为双曲型.利用广义特征线分析法,构造性地得到了Riemann问题的解是存在的.进一步,得到了基本波相互作用.展开更多
讨论了一维可压缩黏性van der Waals流体系统的渐近稳定性,其中黏性系数为满足Bird-Carreau模型的非线性函数,压力为非凸函数。通过构造能量函数并运用能量估计方法及单调算子理论,证明得出:大黏性条件下初值位于稳定区域时,以及大黏性...讨论了一维可压缩黏性van der Waals流体系统的渐近稳定性,其中黏性系数为满足Bird-Carreau模型的非线性函数,压力为非凸函数。通过构造能量函数并运用能量估计方法及单调算子理论,证明得出:大黏性条件下初值位于稳定区域时,以及大黏性、小扰动条件下初值位于亚稳定区域时,该类van der Waals流体的解是渐近稳定的。展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Projects of China(Grant No.2022YFA1204100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62488201)+1 种基金CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-003)the Innovation Program of Quantum Science and Technology(2021ZD0302700)。
文摘As a typical in-memory computing hardware design, nonvolatile ternary content-addressable memories(TCAMs) enable the logic operation and data storage for high throughout in parallel big data processing. However,TCAM cells based on conventional silicon-based devices suffer from structural complexity and large footprintlimitations. Here, we demonstrate an ultrafast nonvolatile TCAM cell based on the MoTe2/hBN/multilayergraphene (MLG) van der Waals heterostructure using a top-gated partial floating-gate field-effect transistor(PFGFET) architecture. Based on its ambipolar transport properties, the carrier type in the source/drain andcentral channel regions of the MoTe2 channel can be efficiently tuned by the control gate and top gate, respectively,enabling the reconfigurable operation of the device in either memory or FET mode. When working inthe memory mode, it achieves an ultrafast 60 ns programming/erase speed with a current on-off ratio of ∼105,excellent retention capability, and robust endurance. When serving as a reconfigurable transistor, unipolar p-typeand n-type FETs are obtained by adopting ultrafast 60 ns control-gate voltage pulses with different polarities.The monolithic integration of memory and logic within a single device enables the content-addressable memory(CAM) functionality. Finally, by integrating two PFGFETs in parallel, a TCAM cell with a high current ratioof ∼10^(5) between the match and mismatch states is achieved without requiring additional peripheral circuitry.These results provide a promising route for the design of high-performance TCAM devices for future in-memorycomputing applications.
基金supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR-049)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302800)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.WK3510000013)。
文摘Recent advances in van der Waals(vdW) ferroelectrics have sparked the development of related heterostructures with non-volatile and field-tunable functionalities. In vdW ferroelectric heterojunctions, the interfacial electrical characteristics play a crucial role in determining their performance and functionality. In this study,we explore the interfacial polarization coupling in two-dimensional(2D) ferroelectric heterojunctions by fabricating a graphene/h-BN/CuInP_(2)S_(6)/α-In_(2)Se_(3)/Au ferroelectric field-effect transistor. By varying the gate electric field, the CuInP_(2)S_(6)/α-In_(2)Se_(3) heterojunction displays distinct interfacial polarization coupling states, resulting in significantly different electrical transport behaviors. Under strong gate electric fields, the migration of Cu ions further enhances the interfacial polarization effect, enabling continuous tuning of both the polarization state and carrier concentration in α-In_(2)Se_(3). Our findings offer valuable insights for the development of novel multifunctional devices based on 2D ferroelectric materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12074023)the Large Scientific Facility Open Subject of Songshan Lake(Grant No.KFKT2022B05)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in ChinaNeutron diffraction experiments at the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility of the J-PARC were performed through the user program(Proposal No.2023A0185).
文摘Two-dimensional van der Waals ferromagnet Fe_(3)GeTe_(2)(FGT)holds a great potential for applications in spintronic devices due to its high Curie temperature,easy tunability,and excellent structural stability in air.Theoretical studies have shown that pressure,as an external parameter,significantly affects its ferromagnetic properties.In this study,we have performed comprehensive high-pressure neutron powder diffraction(NPD)experiments on FGT up to 5 GPa to investigate the evolution of its structural and magnetic properties with hydrostatic pressure.The NPD data clearly reveal the robustness of the ferromagnetism in FGT,despite of an apparent suppression by hydrostatic pressure.As the pressure increases from 0 to 5 GPa,the Curie temperature is found to decrease monotonically from 225(5)K to 175(5)K,together with a dramatically suppressed ordered moment of Fe,which is well supported by the first-principles calculations.Although no pressure-driven structural phase transition is observed up to 5 GPa,quantitative analysis on the changes of bond lengths and bond angles indicates a significant modification of the exchange interactions,which accounts for the pressure-induced suppression of the ferromagnetism in FGT.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62174016,12474047,12204202,and 11974355)the Basic Research Program of Jiangsu(Grant No.BK20220679)+1 种基金the Fund for Shanxi“1331Project”the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China.
文摘The presence of a van Hove singularity(vHS)at the Fermi level can trigger magnetic instability by mediating a spontaneous transition from paramagnetic to magnetically ordered states.While electrostatic doping(typically achieved via ionic gating)to shift the vHS to the Fermi level provides a general mechanism for engineering such magnetism,its volatile nature often leads to the collapse of induced states upon gate field removal.Here,a novel scheme is presented for non-volatile magnetic control by utilizing ferroelectric heterostructures to achieve reversible magnetism switching.Using two-dimensional VSiN_(3),a nonmagnetic material with Mexican-hat electronic band dispersions hosting vHSs,as a prototype,it is preliminarily demonstrated that both electron and hole doping can robustly induce magnetism.Further,by interfacing VSiN_(3)with ferroelectric Sc_(2)CO_(2),reversible switching of its magnetic state via polarization-driven heterointerfacial charge transfer is achieved.This mechanism enables a dynamic transition between insulating and half-metallic phases in VSiN_(3),establishing a pathway to design multiferroic tunnel junctions with giant tunneling electroresistance or magnetoresistance.This work bridges non-volatile ferroelectric control with vHS-enhanced magnetism,opening opportunities for energy-efficient and high-performance spintronic devices and non-volatile memory devices.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1403301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12474247 and 92165204)+1 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Magnetoelectric Physics and Devices(Grant No.2022B1212010008)the support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-Sen University(Grant No.24qnpy108)。
文摘Self-intercalated van der Waals magnets,characterized by self-intercalating native atoms into van der Waals layered structures with intrinsic magnetism,exhibit a variety of novel physical properties.Here,using first-principles calculations and Monte Carlo simulations,we report a self-intercalated van der Waals ferromagnet,Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),which has a high Curie temperature of 492 K.We find that Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)is nearly half-metallic with a spin polarization reaching up to 90.9%.Due to the ferromagnetism and strong spin-orbit coupling effect in Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),a large anomalous Hall conductivity of 138Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)and 305Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)can be realized when its magnetization is along its magnetic easy axis and hard axis,respectively.By doping electrons(holes)into Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6),these anomalous Hall conductivities can be increased up to 318Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)(648Ω^(-1)·cm^(-1)).Interestingly,a five-layer Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)thin film retains room-temperature ferromagnetism with a higher spin polarization and larger anomalous Hall conductivity.Our study demonstrates that Cr_(3)Ge_(2)Te_(6)is a novel room-temperature self-intercalated ferromagnet with high-spin polarization and large anomalous Hall conductivity,offering great opportunities for designing nano-scale electronic devices.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51902250).
文摘The crossmodal interaction of different senses,which is an important basis for learning and memory in the human brain,is highly desired to be mimicked at the device level for developing neuromorphic crossmodal perception,but related researches are scarce.Here,we demonstrate an optoelectronic synapse for vision-olfactory crossmodal perception based on MXene/violet phosphorus(VP)van der Waals heterojunctions.Benefiting from the efficient separation and transport of photogenerated carriers facilitated by conductive MXene,the photoelectric responsivity of VP is dramatically enhanced by 7 orders of magnitude,reaching up to 7.7 A W^(−1).Excited by ultraviolet light,multiple synaptic functions,including excitatory postsynaptic currents,pairedpulse facilitation,short/long-term plasticity and“learning-experience”behavior,were demonstrated with a low power consumption.Furthermore,the proposed optoelectronic synapse exhibits distinct synaptic behaviors in different gas environments,enabling it to simulate the interaction of visual and olfactory information for crossmodal perception.This work demonstrates the great potential of VP in optoelectronics and provides a promising platform for applications such as virtual reality and neurorobotics.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672308,51972025,61888102,and 62004187).
文摘Two-dimension(2D)van der Waals heterojunction holds essential promise in achieving high-performance flexible near-infrared(NIR)photodetector.Here,we report the successful fabrication of ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene based flexible NIR photodetector array via a facile photolithography technology.The single ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetector exhibited a high light-to-dark current ratio of 4.98,fast response/recovery time(2.5/1.3 s)and excellent stability due to the tight connection between 2D ZnSb nanoplates and 2D Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene nanoflakes,and the formed 2D van der Waals heterojunction.Thin polyethylene terephthalate(PET)substrate enables the ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetector withstand bending such that stable photoelectrical properties with non-obvious change were maintained over 5000 bending cycles.Moreover,the ZnSb/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)photodetectors were integrated into a 26×5 device array,realizing a NIR image sensing application.
基金funded by the UM’s research funds(MYRG2020-00283-IAPME,MYRG2022-00266-IAPME,and MYRG-GRG2023-00224-IAPME-UMDF)the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR(FDCT 0006/2021/AKP,FDCT 0096/2020/A2,0013/2021/AMJ,and 0082/2022/A2)City University of Hong Kong(Project No.9020002)
文摘Two-dimensional materials have been widely used to tune the growth and energy-level alignment of perovskites.However,their incomplete passivation and chaotic usage amounts are not conducive to the preparation of highquality perovskite films.Herein,we succeeded in obtaining higher-quality CsPbBr_(3)films by introducing large-area monolayer graphene as a stable physical overlay on top of TiO_(2)substrates.Benefiting from the inert and atomic smooth graphene surface,the CsPbBr_(3)film grown on top by the van der Waal epitaxy has higher crystallinity,improved(100)orientation,and an average domain size of up to 1.22μm.Meanwhile,a strong downward band bending is observed at the graphene/perovskite interface,improving the electron extraction to the electron transport layers(ETL).As a result,perovskite film grown on graphene has lower photoluminescence(PL)intensity,shorter carrier lifetime,and fewer defects.Finally,a photovoltaic device based on epitaxy CsPbBr_(3)film is fabricated,exhibiting power conversion efficiency(PCE)of up to 10.64%and stability over 2000 h in the air.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(No.11925205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51921003 and U2341230)。
文摘Multilayered van der Waals(vdW)materials have attracted increasing interest because of the manipulability of their superior optical,electrical,thermal,and mechanical properties.A mass-spring model(MSM)for elastic wave propagation in multilayered vdW metamaterials is reported in this paper.Molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are adopted to simulate the propagation of elastic waves in multilayered vdW metamaterials.The results show that the graphene/MoS_(2)metamaterials have an elastic wave bandgap in the terahertz range.The MSM for the multilayered vdW metamaterials is proposed,and the numerical simulation results show that this model can well describe the dispersion and transmission characteristics of the multilayered vdW metamaterials.The MSM can predict elastic wave transmission characteristics in multilayered vdW metamaterials stacked with different two-dimensional(2D)materials.The results presented in this paper offer theoretical help for the vibration reduction of multilayered vdW semiconductors.
基金funded in parts by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12105242)Yunnan Fundamental Research Project (Grant Nos.202201AT070161 and 202301AW070006)support from the Graduate Scientific Research and Innovation Fund of Yunnan University (Grant No.KC-22221060)。
文摘The drive for efficient thermal management has intensified with the miniaturization of electronic devices.This study explores the modulation of phonon transport within graphene by introducing silicon nanoparticles influenced by van der Waals forces.Our approach involves the application of non-equilibrium molecular dynamics to assess thermal conductivity while varying the interaction strength,leading to a noteworthy reduction in thermal conductivity.Furthermore,we observe a distinct attenuation in length-dependent behavior within the graphene-nanoparticles system.Our exploration combines wave packet simulations with phonon transmission calculations,aligning with a comprehensive analysis of the phonon transport regime to unveil the underlying physical mechanisms at play.Lastly,we conduct transient molecular dynamics simulations to investigate interfacial thermal conductance between the nanoparticles and the graphene,revealing an enhanced thermal boundary conductance.This research not only contributes to our understanding of phonon transport but also opens a new degree of freedom for utilizing van der Waals nanoparticle-induced resonance,offering promising avenues for the modulation of thermal properties in advanced materials and enhancing their performance in various technological applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51874197)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (21ZR1429400,22ZR1429700)。
文摘Metal-free defective carbon materials with abundant active sites have been widely studied as low-cost and efficient oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalysts in metal-air batteries.However,the active sites in defective carbon are easily subjected to serious oxidation or hydroxylation during ORR or storage,leading to rapid degradation of activity.Herein,we design a van der Waals heterostructure comprised of vitamin C(VC)and defective carbon(DC)to not only boost the activity but also enhance the durability and storage stability of the DC-VC electrocatalyst.The formation of VC van der Waals between DC and VC is demonstrated to be an effective strategy to protect the defect active sites from oxidation and hydroxylation degradation,thus significantly enhancing the electrochemical durability and storage anti-aging performance.Moreover,the DC-VC van der Waals can reduce the reaction energy barrier to facilitate the ORR.These findings are also confirmed by operando Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations.It is necessary to mention that the preparation of this DC-VC electrocatalyst can be scaled up,and the ORR performance of the largely produced electrocatalyst is demonstrated to be very consistent.Furthermore,the DC-VC-based aluminum-air batteries display very competitive power density with good performance maintenance.
基金funded by the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program(grant agreement no.755655,ERC-StG 2017 project 2D-TOPSENSE)the Ministry of Science and Innovation(Spain)through the project PID2020-115566RB-I00+7 种基金the Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program(DSFP)at King Saud University for partial funding of this workfinancial support from the Agencia Estatal de Investigación of Spain(Grants PID2019-106820RB,RTI2018-097180-B-100,and PGC2018-097018-B-I00)the Junta de Castilla y León(Grants SA256P18 and SA121P20),including funding by ERDF/FEDERfinancial support from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and European Commission(MSCA COFUND UNA4CAREER grant.Project number 4129252)financial support from MICINN(Spain)through the program Juan de la Cierva-Incorporaciónthe financial support of the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Competitiveness to the project MAT2017-84496-Rfinancial support from the Ministry of Science and Innovation(Spain)through the project RT2018-099794-B-100financial support from the Ministry de Universities(Spain)(Ph.D.contract FPU19/04224)
文摘We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semiconductors),deposited by simply rubbing powder of these materials against paper.The thermoelectric properties of these semiconducting films revealed maximum Seebeck coefficients of(+1.32±0.27)mV K^(-1)and(-0.82±0.15)mV K^(-1)for WS_(2)and TiS_(3),respectively.Additionally,Peltier elements were fabricated by interconnecting the P-and N-type films with graphite electrodes.A thermopower value up to 6.11 mV K^(-1)was obtained when the Peltier element were constructed with three junctions.The findings of this work show proof-of-concept devices to illustrate the potential application of semiconducting van der Waals materials in future thermoelectric power generation as well as temperature sensing for low-cost disposable electronic devices.
基金financially supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB2404300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22171016)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the Overseas Expertise Introduction Project for Discipline Innovation(111 Project)(No.B17002)supported by the Academic Excellence Foundation of BUAA for Ph.D.Students。
文摘Since the discovery of two-dimensional(2D)materials,they have garnered significant attention from researchers owing to the exceptional and modifiable physical and chemical properties.The weak interlayer interactions in 2D materials enable precise control over Van der Waals gaps,thereby enhancing their performance and introducing novel characteristics.By regulating the Van der Waals gap,2D materials exhibit a diverse range of applications in the field of energy storage and conversion.This article provides a comprehensive review of various methods for manipulating Van der Waals gaps in 2D materials,including interlayer intercalation,vip atom doping within the lattice,formation of Van der Waals heterojunctions,and adjustment of stacking modes.Moreover,the impacts of these manipulations on energy storage and conversion applications are also summarized.Finally,potential future research directions are proposed to shed light on advancements in Van der Waals gap engineering.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.Z180011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51991340,51991342,51972022,92163205,and 52188101)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0202701)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-19-025A3)the Overseas Expertise Introduction Projects for Discipline Innovation(No.B14003)。
文摘Flexible electronics and optoelectronics exhibit inevitable trends in next-generation intelligent industries,including healthcare and wellness,electronic skins,the automotive industry,and foldable or rollable displays.Traditional bulk-material-based flexible devices considerably rely on lattice-matched crystal structures and are usually plagued by unavoidable chemical disorders at the interface.Two-dimensional van der Waals materials(2D VdWMs)have exceptional multifunctional properties,including large specific area,dangling-bond-free interface,plane-to-plane van der Waals interactions,and excellent mechanical,electrical,and optical properties.Thus,2D VdWMs have considerable application potential in functional intelligent flexible devices.To utilize the unique properties of 2D VdWMs and their van der Waals heterostructures,new designs and configurations of electronics and optoelectronics have emerged.However,these new designs and configurations do not consider lattice mismatch and process incompatibility issues.In this review,we summarized the recently reported 2D VdWM-based flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices with various functions thoroughly.Moreover,we identified the challenges and opportunities for further applications of 2D VdWM-based flexible electronics and optoelectronics.
文摘研究了修正的等熵Van der Waals气体动力学Euler方程Riemann问题及其基本波的相互作用.利用Maxwell提出的等面积法则,将Van der Waals气体状态方程修正为与实际相符,从而守恒律方程组从混合型转化为双曲型.利用广义特征线分析法,构造性地得到了Riemann问题的解是存在的.进一步,得到了基本波相互作用.
文摘讨论了一维可压缩黏性van der Waals流体系统的渐近稳定性,其中黏性系数为满足Bird-Carreau模型的非线性函数,压力为非凸函数。通过构造能量函数并运用能量估计方法及单调算子理论,证明得出:大黏性条件下初值位于稳定区域时,以及大黏性、小扰动条件下初值位于亚稳定区域时,该类van der Waals流体的解是渐近稳定的。