Chiral organic-inorganic metal halide semiconductors(OIMHSs)have recently attracted numerous interests due to their unique chirality,structural tunability,and extensive physical properties.However,most reported chiral...Chiral organic-inorganic metal halide semiconductors(OIMHSs)have recently attracted numerous interests due to their unique chirality,structural tunability,and extensive physical properties.However,most reported chiral OIMHSs contain toxic lead,which will be a potential obstacle to their further applications.Herein,we successfully synthesized a novel chiral lead-free tin(IV)-based OIMHS[(R)-3-hydroxyquinuclidinium]_(2)SnCl_(6)([R-HQ]_(2)SnCl_(6)).It exhibits a wide band gap(Eg)of about 4.11 eV.Moreover,[R-HQ]_(2)SnCl6 undergoes a phase transition around 330 K(Tc)and shows distinct dielectric switching characteristics with good repeatability.This work enriches the chiral lead-free OIMHS family and stimulates further exploration of chiral lead-free OIMHS switching materials.展开更多
Some hymecromone derivatives containing chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthyl moiety were synthesized and their photodimerizations were investigated.It was found that fluorescence intensity and optical rotation of the new chi...Some hymecromone derivatives containing chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthyl moiety were synthesized and their photodimerizations were investigated.It was found that fluorescence intensity and optical rotation of the new chiral hymecromone derivatives could be regulated by light.This property has potential significance for developing a new type of dual-mode molecular switch.展开更多
Based on the nonequilibrium Green function method and density functional theory calculations, we theoretically investigate the effect of chirality on the electronic transport properties of thioxanthene-based molecular...Based on the nonequilibrium Green function method and density functional theory calculations, we theoretically investigate the effect of chirality on the electronic transport properties of thioxanthene-based molecular switch. The molecule comprises the switch which can exhibit different chiralities, that is, cis-form and trans-form by ultraviolet or visible irradiation. The results clearly reveal that the switching behaviors can be realized when the molecule converts between cis-form and trans-form. ~urthermore, the on-off ratio can be modulated by the chirality of the carbon nanotube electrodes. The maximum on-off ratio can reach 109 at 0.4 V for the armchair junction, suggesting potential applications of this type of junctions in future design of functional molecular devices.展开更多
Using nonequilibrium Green＇s function formalism combined first-principles density functional theory, we analyze the transport properties of a 4,4-dimethyl-6-（4-nitrophenyl）-2-phenyl-3,5-diaza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-en...Using nonequilibrium Green＇s function formalism combined first-principles density functional theory, we analyze the transport properties of a 4,4-dimethyl-6-（4-nitrophenyl）-2-phenyl-3,5-diaza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene molecular optical switch. The title molecule can convert between closed and open forms by visible or ultraviolet irradiation. The I-V characteristics, differential conductance, on-off ratio, electronic transmission coefficients, spatial distribution of molecular projected self-consistent Hamiltonian orbitals, HOMO-LUMO gaps, effect of electrode materials Y（111）（Y =Au, Ag and Pt） on electronic transport and different molecular geometries corresponding to the closed and open forms through the molecular device are discussed in detail. Based on the results, as soon as possible the open form translates to the closed form, and there is a switch from the ON state to the OFF state（low resistance switches to high resistance）. Theoretical results show that the donor/acceptor substituent plays an important role in the electronic transport of molecular devices. The switching performance can be improved to some extent through suitable donor and acceptor substituents.展开更多
In this contribution,we utilized surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization(SI-ATRP)to prepare organicinorganic hybrid core/shell silila nanoparticles(NPs),where silia particles acted as cores and polymeri...In this contribution,we utilized surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization(SI-ATRP)to prepare organicinorganic hybrid core/shell silila nanoparticles(NPs),where silia particles acted as cores and polymeric shells(PAzoMA*)were attached to silica particles via covalent bond.Subsequently,chiroptical switch was sccessfully constructed on silica NPs surface taking advantage of supramolecular chiral self-assembly of the grafted side chain Azo-containing polymer(PAzoMA*).We found that the supramolecular chirality was highly dependent on the molecular weight of grafted PAzoMA*.Meanwhile,the supramolecular chirality could be regulated using 365 nm UV light iradiation and heating cooling treatment,and a reversible supramolecular chiroptical switch could be repeated for over five cycles on silia NPs surface.Moreover,when heated above the glass transition temperature(T_(g))of PAzoMA",the organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles(SiO_(2)@PAzoMA*NPs)still exhibited intense DRCD signals.Interestingly,the supramolecular chirality could be retained in solid film for more than 3 months.To conclude,we have prepared an organic inorganic hybrid core/shell chiral slia nanomaterial with dynamic reversible chirality,thermal stability and chiral storage functions,providing potential applications in dynamic asymmetric catalysis,chiral separation and so on.展开更多
Recently circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)materials have attracted significant interest.Introducing reversible dynamic property to these materials has been a key focus in cutting-edge fields,such as in high-level...Recently circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)materials have attracted significant interest.Introducing reversible dynamic property to these materials has been a key focus in cutting-edge fields,such as in high-level information encryption.Here,we provided a novel and general strategy involving handednessselective filtration and ground-state chiral self-recovery(CSR)in double film system to address this issue.Based on this strategy,we achieved CPL switch through the reversible modulation of ground-state chirality including absorption and scattering circular dichroism(CD)signals over the full UV-visible wavelength range(365-700 nm)in a single azobenzene polymer(PAzo)film.More importantly,by flexibly changing the type of fluorescent films,it is convenient to achieve general excited-state CSR,that is reversible switching of full-color including ideal white(CIE coordinate(0.33,0.33)),as well as room-temperature phosphorescent CPL.All these CPL signals without almost any intensity decay after three cycles of onand-off switching.Experimental results indicated that the trans-cis isomerization and ordered rearrangement of azobenzene units in PAzo film were the fundamental reasons for realizing CPL switching.Finally,based on this system we achieved dynamic visual encryption and decryption process including multiple decryption methods.This study provides an effective method for constructing a universally applicable chiroptical switch in excited state.展开更多
Linearly polarized(LP)modes are popular for fiber-optic communication systems,yet on-chip LP mode manipulation remains challenging.We propose a method for chiral switching of LP modes without encircling exceptional po...Linearly polarized(LP)modes are popular for fiber-optic communication systems,yet on-chip LP mode manipulation remains challenging.We propose a method for chiral switching of LP modes without encircling exceptional points in non-Hermitian systems.By adjusting one waveguide's radius and trajectory in a dual-coupled system,chiral LP mode switching is achieved,with output direction determined by the path.More importantly,the proposed device can simultaneously support two polarization states,which is highly significant for compatibility with polarization-division multiplexing systems.展开更多
Dissipative Rydberg gases are an outstanding platform for the investigation of many-body open systems.Despite the wealth of existing studies,the non-equilibrium dynamics of dissipative Rydberg gases has rarely been ex...Dissipative Rydberg gases are an outstanding platform for the investigation of many-body open systems.Despite the wealth of existing studies,the non-equilibrium dynamics of dissipative Rydberg gases has rarely been examined or harnessed through the lens of non-Hermitian physics,which is intrinsic to open systems.Here we report the experimental observation of chiral switching between many-body steady states in a dissipative thermal Rydberg vapor,which is underlain by an exceptional structure in the Liouvillian eigenspectrum of the system.Similar to typical chiral state transfer in non-Hermitian systems,as the parameters are adiabatically varied around a closed contour,depending on the chirality of the parameter modulation,the Rydberg vapor can change between two collective steady states with distinct Rydberg excitations and optical transmissions.Adopting a mean-field description,we reveal that both the existence of the bistable steady states and chiral dynamics derive from the Liouvillian exceptional structure,where two exceptional lines merge at a higher-order exceptional point.Such a non-Hermitian perspective of the dissipative Rydberg gas not only provides a new paradigm for chiral mode switching through many-body parameters,as we demonstrate experimentally,but also paves the way for devising novel applications based on the unique features of non-Hermitian physics.展开更多
Asynchronous simulated moving bed chromatography (ASMBC), known also as the 'VARICOL' process, is more efficient and flexible than the well-known and traditional simulated moving bed chromatography (SMBC). A d...Asynchronous simulated moving bed chromatography (ASMBC), known also as the 'VARICOL' process, is more efficient and flexible than the well-known and traditional simulated moving bed chromatography (SMBC). A detailed model of ASMBC, taking account of non-linear competitive isotherms, mass transfer parameters, and complex port switching schedule parameters, was developed to simulate the complex dynamics of ASMBC.The simulated performance is in close agreement with the experimental data of chiral separation reported in the literature. The simulation results show that ASMBC can achieve the performance similar to SMBC with fewer columns and can achieve better performance than SMBC with the same total column number. All design and operation parameters can be chosen correctly by numerical simulation. This detailed ASMBC model and the numerical technique are useful for design, operation, optimization and scale-up of ASMBC.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22175082,91856114 and 21703033).
文摘Chiral organic-inorganic metal halide semiconductors(OIMHSs)have recently attracted numerous interests due to their unique chirality,structural tunability,and extensive physical properties.However,most reported chiral OIMHSs contain toxic lead,which will be a potential obstacle to their further applications.Herein,we successfully synthesized a novel chiral lead-free tin(IV)-based OIMHS[(R)-3-hydroxyquinuclidinium]_(2)SnCl_(6)([R-HQ]_(2)SnCl_(6)).It exhibits a wide band gap(Eg)of about 4.11 eV.Moreover,[R-HQ]_(2)SnCl6 undergoes a phase transition around 330 K(Tc)and shows distinct dielectric switching characteristics with good repeatability.This work enriches the chiral lead-free OIMHS family and stimulates further exploration of chiral lead-free OIMHS switching materials.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China for financial suppoa(No.29972033)
文摘Some hymecromone derivatives containing chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthyl moiety were synthesized and their photodimerizations were investigated.It was found that fluorescence intensity and optical rotation of the new chiral hymecromone derivatives could be regulated by light.This property has potential significance for developing a new type of dual-mode molecular switch.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11004156the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province under Grant No 2014JM1025+2 种基金the Science and Technology Star Project of Shaanxi Province under Grant No2016KJXX-38the Special Foundation of Key Academic Subjects Development of Shaanxi Province under Grant No 2008-169the Xi'an Polytechnic University Young Scholar Supporting Plan under Grant No 2013-06
文摘Based on the nonequilibrium Green function method and density functional theory calculations, we theoretically investigate the effect of chirality on the electronic transport properties of thioxanthene-based molecular switch. The molecule comprises the switch which can exhibit different chiralities, that is, cis-form and trans-form by ultraviolet or visible irradiation. The results clearly reveal that the switching behaviors can be realized when the molecule converts between cis-form and trans-form. ~urthermore, the on-off ratio can be modulated by the chirality of the carbon nanotube electrodes. The maximum on-off ratio can reach 109 at 0.4 V for the armchair junction, suggesting potential applications of this type of junctions in future design of functional molecular devices.
基金Supported by the Damghan University,the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and the Islamic Azad University of Shahrood
文摘Using nonequilibrium Green＇s function formalism combined first-principles density functional theory, we analyze the transport properties of a 4,4-dimethyl-6-（4-nitrophenyl）-2-phenyl-3,5-diaza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene molecular optical switch. The title molecule can convert between closed and open forms by visible or ultraviolet irradiation. The I-V characteristics, differential conductance, on-off ratio, electronic transmission coefficients, spatial distribution of molecular projected self-consistent Hamiltonian orbitals, HOMO-LUMO gaps, effect of electrode materials Y（111）（Y =Au, Ag and Pt） on electronic transport and different molecular geometries corresponding to the closed and open forms through the molecular device are discussed in detail. Based on the results, as soon as possible the open form translates to the closed form, and there is a switch from the ON state to the OFF state（low resistance switches to high resistance）. Theoretical results show that the donor/acceptor substituent plays an important role in the electronic transport of molecular devices. The switching performance can be improved to some extent through suitable donor and acceptor substituents.
基金by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21971180 and 92056111)Natural Science Key Basic Research of Jiangsu Province for Higher Education(No.19KJA360006)+2 种基金Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Provinee(No.KYCX20_2655)College Students'Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program(No.201910285021Z)the Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions and the Program of Innovative Research Team of Soochow University.Prof.W.Zhang thanks Mr.J.Z.Wang in University of Waterloo for English editing.
文摘In this contribution,we utilized surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization(SI-ATRP)to prepare organicinorganic hybrid core/shell silila nanoparticles(NPs),where silia particles acted as cores and polymeric shells(PAzoMA*)were attached to silica particles via covalent bond.Subsequently,chiroptical switch was sccessfully constructed on silica NPs surface taking advantage of supramolecular chiral self-assembly of the grafted side chain Azo-containing polymer(PAzoMA*).We found that the supramolecular chirality was highly dependent on the molecular weight of grafted PAzoMA*.Meanwhile,the supramolecular chirality could be regulated using 365 nm UV light iradiation and heating cooling treatment,and a reversible supramolecular chiroptical switch could be repeated for over five cycles on silia NPs surface.Moreover,when heated above the glass transition temperature(T_(g))of PAzoMA",the organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles(SiO_(2)@PAzoMA*NPs)still exhibited intense DRCD signals.Interestingly,the supramolecular chirality could be retained in solid film for more than 3 months.To conclude,we have prepared an organic inorganic hybrid core/shell chiral slia nanomaterial with dynamic reversible chirality,thermal stability and chiral storage functions,providing potential applications in dynamic asymmetric catalysis,chiral separation and so on.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22301206,92356305 and 22301208)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2308085J15)+5 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Provincial Higher Education Institutions(No.2023AH010012)China Post-doctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722312)the Key Laboratory of Polymeric Material Design and Synthesis for Biomedical Functionthe Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education InstitutionsJiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talentthe Program of Innovative Research Team of Soochow University。
文摘Recently circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)materials have attracted significant interest.Introducing reversible dynamic property to these materials has been a key focus in cutting-edge fields,such as in high-level information encryption.Here,we provided a novel and general strategy involving handednessselective filtration and ground-state chiral self-recovery(CSR)in double film system to address this issue.Based on this strategy,we achieved CPL switch through the reversible modulation of ground-state chirality including absorption and scattering circular dichroism(CD)signals over the full UV-visible wavelength range(365-700 nm)in a single azobenzene polymer(PAzo)film.More importantly,by flexibly changing the type of fluorescent films,it is convenient to achieve general excited-state CSR,that is reversible switching of full-color including ideal white(CIE coordinate(0.33,0.33)),as well as room-temperature phosphorescent CPL.All these CPL signals without almost any intensity decay after three cycles of onand-off switching.Experimental results indicated that the trans-cis isomerization and ordered rearrangement of azobenzene units in PAzo film were the fundamental reasons for realizing CPL switching.Finally,based on this system we achieved dynamic visual encryption and decryption process including multiple decryption methods.This study provides an effective method for constructing a universally applicable chiroptical switch in excited state.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62125503 and 62261160388)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2023AFA028)+3 种基金the Technology Innovation Program of Hubei Province(Major Science and Technology Project)(No.2024BAA001)the Hubei Optical Fundamental Research Center(No.HBO2025TQ004)the High Quality Development Special Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technologythe China Association for Science and Technology Youth Talent Support Engineering Doctoral Program。
文摘Linearly polarized(LP)modes are popular for fiber-optic communication systems,yet on-chip LP mode manipulation remains challenging.We propose a method for chiral switching of LP modes without encircling exceptional points in non-Hermitian systems.By adjusting one waveguide's radius and trajectory in a dual-coupled system,chiral LP mode switching is achieved,with output direction determined by the path.More importantly,the proposed device can simultaneously support two polarization states,which is highly significant for compatibility with polarization-division multiplexing systems.
基金supported by the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(2024ZD0300900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12134014,61905234,11974335,12374337,and 12374479)+3 种基金the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(QYZDYSSW-SLHO03)University of Science and Technology of China Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative(YD2030002007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WK2470000035)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(2021ZD0301200).
文摘Dissipative Rydberg gases are an outstanding platform for the investigation of many-body open systems.Despite the wealth of existing studies,the non-equilibrium dynamics of dissipative Rydberg gases has rarely been examined or harnessed through the lens of non-Hermitian physics,which is intrinsic to open systems.Here we report the experimental observation of chiral switching between many-body steady states in a dissipative thermal Rydberg vapor,which is underlain by an exceptional structure in the Liouvillian eigenspectrum of the system.Similar to typical chiral state transfer in non-Hermitian systems,as the parameters are adiabatically varied around a closed contour,depending on the chirality of the parameter modulation,the Rydberg vapor can change between two collective steady states with distinct Rydberg excitations and optical transmissions.Adopting a mean-field description,we reveal that both the existence of the bistable steady states and chiral dynamics derive from the Liouvillian exceptional structure,where two exceptional lines merge at a higher-order exceptional point.Such a non-Hermitian perspective of the dissipative Rydberg gas not only provides a new paradigm for chiral mode switching through many-body parameters,as we demonstrate experimentally,but also paves the way for devising novel applications based on the unique features of non-Hermitian physics.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20206027), the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (No. 202046)the National 973 Program of China (No. 2002CB312200).
文摘Asynchronous simulated moving bed chromatography (ASMBC), known also as the 'VARICOL' process, is more efficient and flexible than the well-known and traditional simulated moving bed chromatography (SMBC). A detailed model of ASMBC, taking account of non-linear competitive isotherms, mass transfer parameters, and complex port switching schedule parameters, was developed to simulate the complex dynamics of ASMBC.The simulated performance is in close agreement with the experimental data of chiral separation reported in the literature. The simulation results show that ASMBC can achieve the performance similar to SMBC with fewer columns and can achieve better performance than SMBC with the same total column number. All design and operation parameters can be chosen correctly by numerical simulation. This detailed ASMBC model and the numerical technique are useful for design, operation, optimization and scale-up of ASMBC.
