In this paper,we present a circuit model of single-quantum-well InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes based on the standard rate equations.Two rate equations describe carrier transport processes occurring in sep-arate confi...In this paper,we present a circuit model of single-quantum-well InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes based on the standard rate equations.Two rate equations describe carrier transport processes occurring in sep-arate confinement heterostructure and quantum well respectively,and the third equation describes the varied photons in quantum well.By using the presented model,impacts of quantum well thickness on the static and dynamic performances are investigated.Simulated results show that LED with 4 nm well exhibits better lightcurrent(L-I)performance,but LED with 3 nm well presents wider 3 dB modulation bandwidth.It reveals that high carrier density in quantum well is detrimental to the static performance,but beneficial to the dynamic performance.展开更多
Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stabi...Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stability,and nontoxicity.However,its fast crystallization and requirement for high-temperature annealing(>250℃)often lead to inferior film quality,limiting its application in flexible devices.This study introduces an alloying strategy that significantly improves the quality of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)thin films annealed at a reduced temperature of 150℃.Devices based on the alloyed thin films exhibit an ultra-low dark current of 0.32 nA·cm^(-2)and a quantum efficiency of 725%.Furthermore,the first successful integration of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)with a thinfilm transistor backplane demonstrates its superior imaging performance,indicating that Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)is a promising material for next-generation soft X-ray sensors.展开更多
Surface electromyogram(sEMG)signals are valuable in healthcare and human-machine interaction.However,s EMG signals are inherently weak and unstable bioelectrical signals,rendering them highly susceptible to perturbati...Surface electromyogram(sEMG)signals are valuable in healthcare and human-machine interaction.However,s EMG signals are inherently weak and unstable bioelectrical signals,rendering them highly susceptible to perturbations from various external factors.In this work,we firstly proposed utilizing the industrially producible Gen-4.5 heterogeneous integration technology to design an active 16-channel microelectrode array(MEA)based on amorphous indium-gallium-zinc oxide thin-film transistors(a-IGZO TFTs)capable of capturing and decoding sEMG signals.The a-IGZO TFTs demonstrate exceptional stability under bias(±20 V),temperature(200℃),and bending(6 mm,30000 cycles),with a threshold voltage shift of less than 0.1 V and a standard deviation under 0.07 V for 100 randomly selected devices.Our state-of-the-art 16-channel active MEAs can collect sEMG signals from various hand gestures and analysis of motor unit action potential trains,expanding possibilities for human-machine interaction and electronic healthcare applications.The signal-to-noise ratio of sEMG signals reaches 85 dB,enabling a high average hand gesture recognition accuracy of 96.2%.This work highlights the potential of the scalable sEMG arrays with exceptional stability for multi-channel sEMG signal acquisition,representing a significant advancement in wearable health monitoring and interactive systems.展开更多
The(010)orientation ofβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)is a highly promising platform for next-generation lateral power electronics due to its superior theoretical transport properties.However,progress has been impeded by the unavailabi...The(010)orientation ofβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)is a highly promising platform for next-generation lateral power electronics due to its superior theoretical transport properties.However,progress has been impeded by the unavailability of large-area substrates,limiting studies to small-scale samples.Leveraging the recent emergence of 2-inch wafers,we report the first demonstration of homoepitaxial growth on a 2-inch,Fe-doped semi-insulating(010)β-Ga_(2)O_(3)substrate by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition(MOCVD).A systematic,wafer-scale characterization reveals the successful growth of a highquality epitaxial film.High-resolution x-ray diffraction shows an excellent crystalline structure,with a rocking curve full-width ranging from 21.0 arcsec to 103.0 arcsec.Atomic force microscopy confirms an atomically smooth surface with a root-mean-square roughness below 1.53 nm,displaying a distinct step-flow growth mode across the wafer.Furthermore,mercury-probe capacitance-voltage mapping indicates a well-controlled carrier concentration of~2×10~(18)cm~(-3)with a RSD of 5.12%.This work provides the first comprehensive assessment of 2-inch(010)Ga_(2)O_(3)epitaxial wafers,validating a critical material platform for the development and future manufacturing of high-performance power devices.展开更多
This paper quantitatively discusses the influence of well contact on single-event transient(SET)in sub-20 nm FinFET by two-photon absorption(TPA)pulse laser.Two groups of inverter chains were designed to investigate t...This paper quantitatively discusses the influence of well contact on single-event transient(SET)in sub-20 nm FinFET by two-photon absorption(TPA)pulse laser.Two groups of inverter chains were designed to investigate the impact of well contact distance on the FinFET process.The experimental results show that the SET pulse width has a bimodal symmetric distribution,which is different from that of a bulk planar CMOS device.To investigate the detailed mechanism of the phenomenon,a high-precision FinFET TCAD model was established,in which both Id-Vd and Id-Vg errors were less than 10%compared to the SPICE model provided by the commercial process.TCAD simulation under heavy ion injection showed the mechanism of the abnormal phenomenon,where the well contact plays a major role in charge collection at the near-well contact distance,while the source plays a major role at the far distance.This phenomenon is completely different from that of planar CMOS devices.This indicates that the SET mechanism becomes more complicated during the FinFET process.Therefore,more effective SET hardening methods should be investigated for FinFET.展开更多
Soft actuators,capable of producing mechanical work in response to external stimuli,have potential applications in robotics and exoskeletons.However,they face major challenges related to energy supply,especially in lo...Soft actuators,capable of producing mechanical work in response to external stimuli,have potential applications in robotics and exoskeletons.However,they face major challenges related to energy supply,especially in long-distance and miniaturized environments.Fuel-driven actuators offer a promising solution by enabling the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy,supporting selfsustaining operations.Chemical energy from fuel can be converted into mechanical energy either directly or indirectly through methods such as electron transfer-induced charge injection,structural changes,fuel-to-electricity conversion,fuel combustioninduced heat,or fuel-induced pneumatic actuation.This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in fuel-powered actuators,covering their fundamental principles,advancements,and challenges.It concludes with an outlook for miniaturized and autonomous robots,highlighting the great potential of integrating fuel-powered actuators.展开更多
The implementation of multiple pathogen testing is essential for a rapid response to future outbreaks and for reducing disease transmission.This study introduces a 96-channel microfluidic chip,fabricated through a mol...The implementation of multiple pathogen testing is essential for a rapid response to future outbreaks and for reducing disease transmission.This study introduces a 96-channel microfluidic chip,fabricated through a molding process,which enables the batch detection of pathogens.It explores the rapid lysis and elution processes of pathogens within the microfluidic chips to ensure that nucleic acid extraction,elution,and amplification are completed entirely within the chip.This chip can extract nucleic acids from samples in just 10 min,achieving an extraction efficiency comparable to that of traditional in-tube methods.An oil phase is pre-loaded into the chip to effectively prevent aerosol contamination.This approach allows for the simultaneous detection of 21 common respiratory pathogens,with a detection limit of 10 copies per reaction.Furthermore,applications involving clinical samples demonstrate significant practicality.Compared to many traditional in-tube pathogen detection methods and molecular biology technologies that utilize microfluidic chips,this detection chip not only enables simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens but also demonstrates high sensitivity.展开更多
Controllable synthesis of one-dimensional nanowires(NWs)is crucial for their large-scale applications,but it usually requires complicated catalyst designs with multiple compositions and careful tuning of synthesis par...Controllable synthesis of one-dimensional nanowires(NWs)is crucial for their large-scale applications,but it usually requires complicated catalyst designs with multiple compositions and careful tuning of synthesis parameters.In this study,we performed a systematic investigation into the impact of the shape of Au particles on the geometry and composition of the obtained NWs.We discovered that octahedral,dodecahedral,and cubic Au particles selectively catalyze the growth of Ga,GaAs,and Ga/GaAs heterojunction NWs,respectively.The mechanism stems from the difference in the solubility of Ga in Au catalysts with distinct shapes(i.e.,curvatures)due to the Gibbs-Thomson(G-T)effect:Au octahedrons(7.42 nm),featuring smaller curvature radii,enhance the solubility of Ga precursors,enabling efficient diffusion and faster growth of Ga NWs;Au dodecahedrons(11.22 nm)with larger curvature radii exhibit moderate Ga solubility,favoring the growth of GaAs NWs;Au cubes(10.51 nm)with intermediate Ga solubility,yield Ga/GaAs heterojunction NWs.Finally,we fabricated NW field effect transistors(FETs)and revealed that the Ga NWs exhibited promising electrical characteristics with a resistivity of 2.54×10^(−4)Ω·m,and GaAs NWs showed p-type characteristics.All these results illustrate the promising potential for tuning the geometry and composition of NWs by a single parameter,i.e.,merely changing the shape of a single Au particle.展开更多
The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developi...The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developing high oxide-ion conductivity in the electrolyte layer of SOFCs.In this context,for the first time,a dielectric material,CaCu_(3)Ti_(4)O_(12)(CCTO)is designed for LT-SOFCs electrolyte application in this study.Both individual CCTO and its heterostructure materials with a p-type Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)LiO_(2−δ)(NCAL)semiconductor are evaluated as alternative electrolytes in LT-SOFC at 450–550℃.The single cell with the individual CCTO electrolyte exhibits a power output of approximately 263 mW cm^(-2) and an open-circuit voltage(OCV)of 0.95 V at 550℃,while the cell with the CCTO–NCAL heterostructure electrolyte capably delivers an improved power output of approximately 605 mW cm^(-2) along with a higher OCV over 1.0 V,which indicates the introduction of high hole-conducting NCAL into the CCTO could enhance the cell performance rather than inducing any potential short-circuiting risk.It is found that these promising outcomes are due to the interplay of the dielectric material,its structure,and overall properties that led to improve electrochemical mechanism in CCTO–NCAL.Furthermore,density functional theory calculations provide the detailed information about the electronic and structural properties of the CCTO and NCAL and their heterostructure CCTO–NCAL.Our study thus provides a new approach for developing new advanced electrolytes for LT-SOFCs.展开更多
This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground commu...This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.展开更多
This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The inp...This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The input circuit of a conventional inverter consists of a thick-gate-oxide n-type MOSFET(NMOS).These conventional drivers can tolerate a total ionizing dose(TID)of up to 100 krad(Si).In contrast,the proposed comparator input circuit uses both a thick-gate-oxide p-type MOSFET(PMOS)and thin-gate-oxide NMOS to offer a high input voltage and higher TID tolerance.Because the thick-gate-oxide PMOS and thin-gate-oxide NMOS collectively provide better TID tolerance than the thick-gate-oxide NMOS,the circuit exhibits enhanced TID tolerance of>300 krad(Si).Simulations and experimental date indicate that the DSS structure reduces the probability of unwanted parasitic bipolar junction transistor activation,yielding a better single-event effect tolerance of over 81.8 MeVcm^(2)mg^(-1).The innovative strategy proposed in this study involves circuit and layout design optimization,and does not require any specialized process flow.Hence,the proposed circuit can be manufactured using common commercial 0.35μm BCD processes.展开更多
This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automat...This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automatic obstacle avoidance,and fixed-point docking.Using external execution structure to realize the car without the use of a mechanical arm,complete garbage collection,storage,and uninstall function.On this basis,the type of garbage is marked by color,and the color recognition sensor is applied to realize the type recognition after garbage collection and put into the corresponding unloading point,to realize its intelligent classification function.It can automatically complete the established task autonomously.展开更多
Carbon dioxide accounts for about 80 percent of greenhouse emissions and the increasing CO_(2)emission has been identified as a critical environmental issue.On the other hand,CO_(2)is a potentially renewable resource ...Carbon dioxide accounts for about 80 percent of greenhouse emissions and the increasing CO_(2)emission has been identified as a critical environmental issue.On the other hand,CO_(2)is a potentially renewable resource of a single carbon molecule,and new technologies to utilize CO_(2)in producing net-zero fuels and chemicals are of global interest.Great efforts have been made in the development of new materials and processes for CO_(2)capture and utilization(CCU).Among them,ionic liquids(ILs)have attracted much attention due to their unique characteristics such as high CO_(2)solubility,high ionic conductivity,negligible volatility,non-flammability,wide electrochemical window,and high thermal stability,as well as good solvation ability.This review summarizes the most recent efforts devoted to IL-based absorption,catalysts,and CO_(2)capture and utilization processes.We discuss the factors that affect the interaction between ILs and CO_(2),impacting on the viscosity and CO_(2)solubility and preview the coupling of CO_(2)capture with electrochemical conversion of CO_(2).Finally,we provide an overview on the advantages and disadvantages of the IL-based process for practical applications.展开更多
Promising aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)continue to face significant challenges regarding zinc anode reversibility due to detrimental reactions including hydrogen evolution and corrosion.Herein,the d-band center ...Promising aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)continue to face significant challenges regarding zinc anode reversibility due to detrimental reactions including hydrogen evolution and corrosion.Herein,the d-band center is used as an“intuitive descriptor”to compare the hydrogen evolution activity of zinc-based transition bimetallic oxides(ZTBOs)of fourth-period transition metal elements,and the advantages of ZnTi_(3)O_(7)(ZTO)functional protective layer in inhibiting hydrogen evolution and extending the lifespan of the zinc anode are selectively identified.展开更多
In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize...In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize the parameters of the model in detail.By employing this model,we conducted computations to characterize the response wavelength and bandwidth of variously sized metamaterial absorbers.A comparative analysis with Finite Difference Time Domain(FDTD)simulations demonstrated a remarkable level of consistency in the results.The designed absorbers were fabricated using micro-nano fabrication processes,and were experimentally tested to demonstrate absorption rates exceeding 90%at a wavelength of 9.28μm.The predicted results are then compared with test results.The comparison reveals good consistency in two aspects of the resonance responses,thereby confirming the rationality and accuracy of this model.展开更多
In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this s...In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this study,continuous carbon fiber reinforced Li_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(C_(f)/LAS)glass ceramic composites doped with SiC particles(SiC_(p))were prepared by slurry immersion winding and hot pressing sintering.Effect of matrix crystallinity on ablative properties of the composites under ultra-high heat flux was investigated.By utilizing heat absorption and low thermal conductivity characteristics associated with SiO_(2)gasification within composite materials,both surface and internal temperatures of these materials are effectively reduced,thereby ensuring the safe operation of aircraft and electronic devices.Results indicate that the average linear ablation rate of composites doped with 10%(in mass)of SiC_(p)significantly decreases at a heat flux of 20 MW/m^(2).Transmission electron microscope observation reveals that the doped glass matrix exhibits increased crystallinity,reduced internal stress,and minimized lattice distortion,thereby enhancing the composites’high-temperature performance.However,excessive SiC_(p)doping leads to reduced crystallinity and deteriorated ablation performance.Ultimately,the average linear ablation rate of C_(f)/LAS composites with 10%(in mass)SiC_(p)at 20 MW/m^(2)heat flux is comparable to that of commercial carbon/carbon composites,accompanied by providing lower thermal conductivity and higher bending strength.This novel high-performance C_(f)/LAS composite is cost-effective,short-cycled,and suitable for mass production,offering promising potential for widespread application in ablation-resistant components of hypersonic vehicles.展开更多
Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocata...Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocatalysts.This work constructs the interfacial structure of cobalt-iron alloys@phosphates(denoted as CoFe/CoFePO)as OER catalyst through a two-step approach using water-bath and hydrothermal methods,which demonstrated significant OER activity in alkaline media,requiring a low overpotential of 271 mV to achieve 10 mA cm^(−2) and exhibiting a competitive Tafel slope of 65 mV dec^(-1),alongside sustained operational stability.The enhanced performance can be attributed to the improved electrical conductivity due to the participation of CoFe alloys and the increased number of active sites through partial phosphorylation,which synergistically enhances charge transfer processes and accelerates OER kinetics.Moreover,dynamic structural evolution during OER process was thoroughly probed,and the results show that alloys@phosphates gradually evolve into phosphate radicalmodified CoFe hydroxyoxides that act as the actual active phase.Highlighting its practical applicability,the integration of prepared catalyst into zinc-air batteries leads to markedly improved performance,thereby offering promising new strategic directions for the development of next-generation OER electrocatalysts.展开更多
Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating el...Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating electron injection at the emitter to investigate the carrier dynamics time and impedance spectroscopy in GaAs/AlGaAs QWIPs. Our findings provide novel evidence that the escape time of electrons is the key limiting factor for the 3-dB bandwidth of QWIPs. Moreover, to characterize the impact of carrier dynamics time and non-equilibrium space charge region on impedance, we developed an equivalent circuit model where depletion region resistance and capacitance are employed to describe non-equilibrium space charge region. Using this model, we discovered that under illumination, both net charge accumulation caused by variations in carrier dynamics times within quantum wells and changes in width of non-equilibrium space charge region exert different dominant influences on depletion region capacitance at various doping concentrations.展开更多
Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In diseas...Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In disease surveillance,micro-scaled LEDs enable real-time,noninvasive monitoring of physiological parameters through wearable devices,such as skin-like health patches and wireless pulse oximeters;these systems leverage the miniaturization,low power consumption,and high precision of micro-scaled LEDs to track heart rate,blood oxygenation,and neural activity with exceptional accuracy.For disease treatment,micro-scaled LEDs play a pivotal role in optogenetic stimulation and phototherapy.By delivering specific light wavelengths,they enable precise cellular control for cardiac regeneration,neural modulation,and targeted cancer therapies,such as photodynamic therapy with reduced invasiveness.In addition,wireless micro-scaled LED systems facilitate localized and sustained treatments for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.For symptom rehabilitation,micro-scaled LED-based devices enhance functional and aesthetic outcomes,exemplified by optical cochlear implants for high-resolution hearing restoration and flexible photostimulation patches for hair regrowth.The performance of micro-scale LEDs also brings new possibilities to the field of brain–computer interface.These applications highlight the versatility of micro-scaled LEDs in improving patient quality of life through minimally invasive,energy-efficient,and biocompatible solutions.Although there are still challenges in long-term stability and scalability,the integration of micro-scaled LEDs with advanced biomedical technologies promises to redefine personalized healthcare and therapeutic efficacy.展开更多
Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV...Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV-aided BC system,where the power beacons(PBs)are deployed as dedicated radio frequency(RF)sources to supply power for backscatter devices(BDs).After harvesting enough energy,the BDs transmit data to the UAV.We use stochastic geometry to model the large-scale BC sys-tem.Specifically,the PBs are modeled as a type II Mat´ern hard-core point process(MHCPP II)and the BDs are modeled as a homogeneous Poisson point process(HPPP).Firstly,the BDs’activation proba-bility and average coverage probability are derived.Then,to maximize the energy efficiency(EE),we opti-mize the RF power of the PBs under different PB den-sities.Furthermore,we compare the coverage proba-bility and EE performance of our system with a bench-mark scheme,in which the distribution of PBs is mod-eled as a HPPP.Simulation results show that the PBs modeled as MHCPP II has better performance,and we found that the higher the density of PBs,the smaller the RF power required,and the EE is also higher.展开更多
文摘In this paper,we present a circuit model of single-quantum-well InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes based on the standard rate equations.Two rate equations describe carrier transport processes occurring in sep-arate confinement heterostructure and quantum well respectively,and the third equation describes the varied photons in quantum well.By using the presented model,impacts of quantum well thickness on the static and dynamic performances are investigated.Simulated results show that LED with 4 nm well exhibits better lightcurrent(L-I)performance,but LED with 3 nm well presents wider 3 dB modulation bandwidth.It reveals that high carrier density in quantum well is detrimental to the static performance,but beneficial to the dynamic performance.
基金supported by the NSFC under Grant No.62474169the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2024YFB3212200the funding from USTC under Grant Nos.WK2100000025,KY2190000003,and KY2190000006。
文摘Soft X-ray detectors play a vital role in materials science,high-energy physics and medical imaging.Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6),a lead-free double perovskite,has gained attention for its excellent optoelectronic properties,stability,and nontoxicity.However,its fast crystallization and requirement for high-temperature annealing(>250℃)often lead to inferior film quality,limiting its application in flexible devices.This study introduces an alloying strategy that significantly improves the quality of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)thin films annealed at a reduced temperature of 150℃.Devices based on the alloyed thin films exhibit an ultra-low dark current of 0.32 nA·cm^(-2)and a quantum efficiency of 725%.Furthermore,the first successful integration of Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)with a thinfilm transistor backplane demonstrates its superior imaging performance,indicating that Cs_(2)AgBiBr_(6)is a promising material for next-generation soft X-ray sensors.
基金financial support given by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52227808,62574124)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(25ZR1401120)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(51725505)the Development Fund for Shanghai Talents(2021003)Digital Medical Research Institute,Shanghai University(SHU-UM-JBGS-2025-14)。
文摘Surface electromyogram(sEMG)signals are valuable in healthcare and human-machine interaction.However,s EMG signals are inherently weak and unstable bioelectrical signals,rendering them highly susceptible to perturbations from various external factors.In this work,we firstly proposed utilizing the industrially producible Gen-4.5 heterogeneous integration technology to design an active 16-channel microelectrode array(MEA)based on amorphous indium-gallium-zinc oxide thin-film transistors(a-IGZO TFTs)capable of capturing and decoding sEMG signals.The a-IGZO TFTs demonstrate exceptional stability under bias(±20 V),temperature(200℃),and bending(6 mm,30000 cycles),with a threshold voltage shift of less than 0.1 V and a standard deviation under 0.07 V for 100 randomly selected devices.Our state-of-the-art 16-channel active MEAs can collect sEMG signals from various hand gestures and analysis of motor unit action potential trains,expanding possibilities for human-machine interaction and electronic healthcare applications.The signal-to-noise ratio of sEMG signals reaches 85 dB,enabling a high average hand gesture recognition accuracy of 96.2%.This work highlights the potential of the scalable sEMG arrays with exceptional stability for multi-channel sEMG signal acquisition,representing a significant advancement in wearable health monitoring and interactive systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U23A20358,62474170,61925110,62404214,and 62234007)the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC)Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative(Grant No.WK2100000055)+2 种基金the Project of the 46t hResearch Institute of CETC(Grant No.WDZC202446007)the JieBang Headed Project of Changsha City Hunan Province(Grant No.kq2301006)the Opening Project and the Key Laboratory of Nano devices and Applications in Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and NanoBionics of CAS。
文摘The(010)orientation ofβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)is a highly promising platform for next-generation lateral power electronics due to its superior theoretical transport properties.However,progress has been impeded by the unavailability of large-area substrates,limiting studies to small-scale samples.Leveraging the recent emergence of 2-inch wafers,we report the first demonstration of homoepitaxial growth on a 2-inch,Fe-doped semi-insulating(010)β-Ga_(2)O_(3)substrate by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition(MOCVD).A systematic,wafer-scale characterization reveals the successful growth of a highquality epitaxial film.High-resolution x-ray diffraction shows an excellent crystalline structure,with a rocking curve full-width ranging from 21.0 arcsec to 103.0 arcsec.Atomic force microscopy confirms an atomically smooth surface with a root-mean-square roughness below 1.53 nm,displaying a distinct step-flow growth mode across the wafer.Furthermore,mercury-probe capacitance-voltage mapping indicates a well-controlled carrier concentration of~2×10~(18)cm~(-3)with a RSD of 5.12%.This work provides the first comprehensive assessment of 2-inch(010)Ga_(2)O_(3)epitaxial wafers,validating a critical material platform for the development and future manufacturing of high-performance power devices.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62174180 and 62304258)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA1609000)。
文摘This paper quantitatively discusses the influence of well contact on single-event transient(SET)in sub-20 nm FinFET by two-photon absorption(TPA)pulse laser.Two groups of inverter chains were designed to investigate the impact of well contact distance on the FinFET process.The experimental results show that the SET pulse width has a bimodal symmetric distribution,which is different from that of a bulk planar CMOS device.To investigate the detailed mechanism of the phenomenon,a high-precision FinFET TCAD model was established,in which both Id-Vd and Id-Vg errors were less than 10%compared to the SPICE model provided by the commercial process.TCAD simulation under heavy ion injection showed the mechanism of the abnormal phenomenon,where the well contact plays a major role in charge collection at the near-well contact distance,while the source plays a major role at the far distance.This phenomenon is completely different from that of planar CMOS devices.This indicates that the SET mechanism becomes more complicated during the FinFET process.Therefore,more effective SET hardening methods should be investigated for FinFET.
基金Financial support from the program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.52475059)Major Program of National Natural Science Founda-tion of China(NSFC)for Basic Theory and Key Technology of Tri-Co Robots(92248301)+3 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China(No.2024M751167)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2023QNRC001)Jiangsu Province Natural Science Foundation(No.BK20240155)supported by the Nano&Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF),funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(RS2024-00406534,RS-2025-25442809)。
文摘Soft actuators,capable of producing mechanical work in response to external stimuli,have potential applications in robotics and exoskeletons.However,they face major challenges related to energy supply,especially in long-distance and miniaturized environments.Fuel-driven actuators offer a promising solution by enabling the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy,supporting selfsustaining operations.Chemical energy from fuel can be converted into mechanical energy either directly or indirectly through methods such as electron transfer-induced charge injection,structural changes,fuel-to-electricity conversion,fuel combustioninduced heat,or fuel-induced pneumatic actuation.This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in fuel-powered actuators,covering their fundamental principles,advancements,and challenges.It concludes with an outlook for miniaturized and autonomous robots,highlighting the great potential of integrating fuel-powered actuators.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2023YFA0915200,2023YFA0915204)the Equipment Research and Development Projects of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.PTYQ2024YZ0010)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality Project(No.XTCX-KJ-2024-038)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province of China(No.H2024206249)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20232838)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.22S31901700).
文摘The implementation of multiple pathogen testing is essential for a rapid response to future outbreaks and for reducing disease transmission.This study introduces a 96-channel microfluidic chip,fabricated through a molding process,which enables the batch detection of pathogens.It explores the rapid lysis and elution processes of pathogens within the microfluidic chips to ensure that nucleic acid extraction,elution,and amplification are completed entirely within the chip.This chip can extract nucleic acids from samples in just 10 min,achieving an extraction efficiency comparable to that of traditional in-tube methods.An oil phase is pre-loaded into the chip to effectively prevent aerosol contamination.This approach allows for the simultaneous detection of 21 common respiratory pathogens,with a detection limit of 10 copies per reaction.Furthermore,applications involving clinical samples demonstrate significant practicality.Compared to many traditional in-tube pathogen detection methods and molecular biology technologies that utilize microfluidic chips,this detection chip not only enables simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens but also demonstrates high sensitivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51602314 and61504151)the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos.2023YFE0101300 and 2024YFA1409600)+2 种基金the Research Fund for International Young Scientists,China (No.52350410462)the Research Fund from Zhejiang Province,China (No.2022R01001)Shandong University for the support on electrical measurement
文摘Controllable synthesis of one-dimensional nanowires(NWs)is crucial for their large-scale applications,but it usually requires complicated catalyst designs with multiple compositions and careful tuning of synthesis parameters.In this study,we performed a systematic investigation into the impact of the shape of Au particles on the geometry and composition of the obtained NWs.We discovered that octahedral,dodecahedral,and cubic Au particles selectively catalyze the growth of Ga,GaAs,and Ga/GaAs heterojunction NWs,respectively.The mechanism stems from the difference in the solubility of Ga in Au catalysts with distinct shapes(i.e.,curvatures)due to the Gibbs-Thomson(G-T)effect:Au octahedrons(7.42 nm),featuring smaller curvature radii,enhance the solubility of Ga precursors,enabling efficient diffusion and faster growth of Ga NWs;Au dodecahedrons(11.22 nm)with larger curvature radii exhibit moderate Ga solubility,favoring the growth of GaAs NWs;Au cubes(10.51 nm)with intermediate Ga solubility,yield Ga/GaAs heterojunction NWs.Finally,we fabricated NW field effect transistors(FETs)and revealed that the Ga NWs exhibited promising electrical characteristics with a resistivity of 2.54×10^(−4)Ω·m,and GaAs NWs showed p-type characteristics.All these results illustrate the promising potential for tuning the geometry and composition of NWs by a single parameter,i.e.,merely changing the shape of a single Au particle.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)supported this work under Grant No.32250410309,11674086,51736006,and 51772080funding from Science and Technology Department of Jiangsu Province under Grant No.BE2022029Shenzhen University under Grant No.86902/000248 also supported part of this work.
文摘The development of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(LT-SOFCs)is of significant importance for realizing the widespread application of SOFCs.This has stimulated a substantial materials research effort in developing high oxide-ion conductivity in the electrolyte layer of SOFCs.In this context,for the first time,a dielectric material,CaCu_(3)Ti_(4)O_(12)(CCTO)is designed for LT-SOFCs electrolyte application in this study.Both individual CCTO and its heterostructure materials with a p-type Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)LiO_(2−δ)(NCAL)semiconductor are evaluated as alternative electrolytes in LT-SOFC at 450–550℃.The single cell with the individual CCTO electrolyte exhibits a power output of approximately 263 mW cm^(-2) and an open-circuit voltage(OCV)of 0.95 V at 550℃,while the cell with the CCTO–NCAL heterostructure electrolyte capably delivers an improved power output of approximately 605 mW cm^(-2) along with a higher OCV over 1.0 V,which indicates the introduction of high hole-conducting NCAL into the CCTO could enhance the cell performance rather than inducing any potential short-circuiting risk.It is found that these promising outcomes are due to the interplay of the dielectric material,its structure,and overall properties that led to improve electrochemical mechanism in CCTO–NCAL.Furthermore,density functional theory calculations provide the detailed information about the electronic and structural properties of the CCTO and NCAL and their heterostructure CCTO–NCAL.Our study thus provides a new approach for developing new advanced electrolytes for LT-SOFCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62371080 and 62031006)the National Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0597)the Venture&Innovation Support Program for Chongqing Overseas Returnees,China(No.cx2022063)。
文摘This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2241221).
文摘This article introduces a novel 20 V radiation-hardened high-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET)driver with an optimized input circuit and a drain-surrounding-source(DSS)structure.The input circuit of a conventional inverter consists of a thick-gate-oxide n-type MOSFET(NMOS).These conventional drivers can tolerate a total ionizing dose(TID)of up to 100 krad(Si).In contrast,the proposed comparator input circuit uses both a thick-gate-oxide p-type MOSFET(PMOS)and thin-gate-oxide NMOS to offer a high input voltage and higher TID tolerance.Because the thick-gate-oxide PMOS and thin-gate-oxide NMOS collectively provide better TID tolerance than the thick-gate-oxide NMOS,the circuit exhibits enhanced TID tolerance of>300 krad(Si).Simulations and experimental date indicate that the DSS structure reduces the probability of unwanted parasitic bipolar junction transistor activation,yielding a better single-event effect tolerance of over 81.8 MeVcm^(2)mg^(-1).The innovative strategy proposed in this study involves circuit and layout design optimization,and does not require any specialized process flow.Hence,the proposed circuit can be manufactured using common commercial 0.35μm BCD processes.
文摘This paper introduces an intelligent garbage-handling trolley model based on an STM32 single chip microcomputer as the control core.The device is driven by four independent motors to achieve automatic tracking,automatic obstacle avoidance,and fixed-point docking.Using external execution structure to realize the car without the use of a mechanical arm,complete garbage collection,storage,and uninstall function.On this basis,the type of garbage is marked by color,and the color recognition sensor is applied to realize the type recognition after garbage collection and put into the corresponding unloading point,to realize its intelligent classification function.It can automatically complete the established task autonomously.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21972027)the Foshan Xianhu Laboratory(41220103,41210501,XHD2021-001,XHD2022001,492305,472303)。
文摘Carbon dioxide accounts for about 80 percent of greenhouse emissions and the increasing CO_(2)emission has been identified as a critical environmental issue.On the other hand,CO_(2)is a potentially renewable resource of a single carbon molecule,and new technologies to utilize CO_(2)in producing net-zero fuels and chemicals are of global interest.Great efforts have been made in the development of new materials and processes for CO_(2)capture and utilization(CCU).Among them,ionic liquids(ILs)have attracted much attention due to their unique characteristics such as high CO_(2)solubility,high ionic conductivity,negligible volatility,non-flammability,wide electrochemical window,and high thermal stability,as well as good solvation ability.This review summarizes the most recent efforts devoted to IL-based absorption,catalysts,and CO_(2)capture and utilization processes.We discuss the factors that affect the interaction between ILs and CO_(2),impacting on the viscosity and CO_(2)solubility and preview the coupling of CO_(2)capture with electrochemical conversion of CO_(2).Finally,we provide an overview on the advantages and disadvantages of the IL-based process for practical applications.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(52272198 and 22109163)。
文摘Promising aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)continue to face significant challenges regarding zinc anode reversibility due to detrimental reactions including hydrogen evolution and corrosion.Herein,the d-band center is used as an“intuitive descriptor”to compare the hydrogen evolution activity of zinc-based transition bimetallic oxides(ZTBOs)of fourth-period transition metal elements,and the advantages of ZnTi_(3)O_(7)(ZTO)functional protective layer in inhibiting hydrogen evolution and extending the lifespan of the zinc anode are selectively identified.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62174092)the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics(SITP-NLIST-ZD-2023-04)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0580000)。
文摘In this paper,we propose an RLC equivalent circuit model theory which can accurately predict the spectral response and resonance characteristics of metamaterial absorption structures,extend its design,and characterize the parameters of the model in detail.By employing this model,we conducted computations to characterize the response wavelength and bandwidth of variously sized metamaterial absorbers.A comparative analysis with Finite Difference Time Domain(FDTD)simulations demonstrated a remarkable level of consistency in the results.The designed absorbers were fabricated using micro-nano fabrication processes,and were experimentally tested to demonstrate absorption rates exceeding 90%at a wavelength of 9.28μm.The predicted results are then compared with test results.The comparison reveals good consistency in two aspects of the resonance responses,thereby confirming the rationality and accuracy of this model.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A6014,52103357)。
文摘In a high heat flux ablative environment,the surface temperature of aircraft rises rapidly,leading to traditional high thermal conductivity materials being ineffective at protecting internal metal components.In this study,continuous carbon fiber reinforced Li_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(C_(f)/LAS)glass ceramic composites doped with SiC particles(SiC_(p))were prepared by slurry immersion winding and hot pressing sintering.Effect of matrix crystallinity on ablative properties of the composites under ultra-high heat flux was investigated.By utilizing heat absorption and low thermal conductivity characteristics associated with SiO_(2)gasification within composite materials,both surface and internal temperatures of these materials are effectively reduced,thereby ensuring the safe operation of aircraft and electronic devices.Results indicate that the average linear ablation rate of composites doped with 10%(in mass)of SiC_(p)significantly decreases at a heat flux of 20 MW/m^(2).Transmission electron microscope observation reveals that the doped glass matrix exhibits increased crystallinity,reduced internal stress,and minimized lattice distortion,thereby enhancing the composites’high-temperature performance.However,excessive SiC_(p)doping leads to reduced crystallinity and deteriorated ablation performance.Ultimately,the average linear ablation rate of C_(f)/LAS composites with 10%(in mass)SiC_(p)at 20 MW/m^(2)heat flux is comparable to that of commercial carbon/carbon composites,accompanied by providing lower thermal conductivity and higher bending strength.This novel high-performance C_(f)/LAS composite is cost-effective,short-cycled,and suitable for mass production,offering promising potential for widespread application in ablation-resistant components of hypersonic vehicles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002122).
文摘Addressing the kinetic limitations of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is paramount for advancing rechargeable Zn-air batteries,thus it is extremely urgent to drive the development of effective and affordable electrocatalysts.This work constructs the interfacial structure of cobalt-iron alloys@phosphates(denoted as CoFe/CoFePO)as OER catalyst through a two-step approach using water-bath and hydrothermal methods,which demonstrated significant OER activity in alkaline media,requiring a low overpotential of 271 mV to achieve 10 mA cm^(−2) and exhibiting a competitive Tafel slope of 65 mV dec^(-1),alongside sustained operational stability.The enhanced performance can be attributed to the improved electrical conductivity due to the participation of CoFe alloys and the increased number of active sites through partial phosphorylation,which synergistically enhances charge transfer processes and accelerates OER kinetics.Moreover,dynamic structural evolution during OER process was thoroughly probed,and the results show that alloys@phosphates gradually evolve into phosphate radicalmodified CoFe hydroxyoxides that act as the actual active phase.Highlighting its practical applicability,the integration of prepared catalyst into zinc-air batteries leads to markedly improved performance,thereby offering promising new strategic directions for the development of next-generation OER electrocatalysts.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61991442)。
文摘Quantum well infrared photodetectors(QWIPs) based on intersubband transitions hold significant potential for high bandwidth operation. In this work, we establish a carrier transport optimization model incorporating electron injection at the emitter to investigate the carrier dynamics time and impedance spectroscopy in GaAs/AlGaAs QWIPs. Our findings provide novel evidence that the escape time of electrons is the key limiting factor for the 3-dB bandwidth of QWIPs. Moreover, to characterize the impact of carrier dynamics time and non-equilibrium space charge region on impedance, we developed an equivalent circuit model where depletion region resistance and capacitance are employed to describe non-equilibrium space charge region. Using this model, we discovered that under illumination, both net charge accumulation caused by variations in carrier dynamics times within quantum wells and changes in width of non-equilibrium space charge region exert different dominant influences on depletion region capacitance at various doping concentrations.
基金supported by the 2024 Key Technological Innovation and Industrialization Project of Fujian Province(Grant No.2024G021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62274138)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2023J06012)the Science and Technology Plan Project in Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2021H0011)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.20720230029)the Compound Semiconductor Technology Collaborative Innovation Platform Project of FuXiaQuan National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone(Grant No.3502ZCQXT2022005)。
文摘Micro-scaled light-emitting diode(LED)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in biomedical applications,offering innovative solutions across disease surveillance,treatment,and symptom rehabilitation.In disease surveillance,micro-scaled LEDs enable real-time,noninvasive monitoring of physiological parameters through wearable devices,such as skin-like health patches and wireless pulse oximeters;these systems leverage the miniaturization,low power consumption,and high precision of micro-scaled LEDs to track heart rate,blood oxygenation,and neural activity with exceptional accuracy.For disease treatment,micro-scaled LEDs play a pivotal role in optogenetic stimulation and phototherapy.By delivering specific light wavelengths,they enable precise cellular control for cardiac regeneration,neural modulation,and targeted cancer therapies,such as photodynamic therapy with reduced invasiveness.In addition,wireless micro-scaled LED systems facilitate localized and sustained treatments for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.For symptom rehabilitation,micro-scaled LED-based devices enhance functional and aesthetic outcomes,exemplified by optical cochlear implants for high-resolution hearing restoration and flexible photostimulation patches for hair regrowth.The performance of micro-scale LEDs also brings new possibilities to the field of brain–computer interface.These applications highlight the versatility of micro-scaled LEDs in improving patient quality of life through minimally invasive,energy-efficient,and biocompatible solutions.Although there are still challenges in long-term stability and scalability,the integration of micro-scaled LEDs with advanced biomedical technologies promises to redefine personalized healthcare and therapeutic efficacy.
文摘Backscatter communication(BC)is con-sidered a key technology in self-sustainable commu-nications,and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)as a data collector can improve the efficiency of data col-lection.We consider a UAV-aided BC system,where the power beacons(PBs)are deployed as dedicated radio frequency(RF)sources to supply power for backscatter devices(BDs).After harvesting enough energy,the BDs transmit data to the UAV.We use stochastic geometry to model the large-scale BC sys-tem.Specifically,the PBs are modeled as a type II Mat´ern hard-core point process(MHCPP II)and the BDs are modeled as a homogeneous Poisson point process(HPPP).Firstly,the BDs’activation proba-bility and average coverage probability are derived.Then,to maximize the energy efficiency(EE),we opti-mize the RF power of the PBs under different PB den-sities.Furthermore,we compare the coverage proba-bility and EE performance of our system with a bench-mark scheme,in which the distribution of PBs is mod-eled as a HPPP.Simulation results show that the PBs modeled as MHCPP II has better performance,and we found that the higher the density of PBs,the smaller the RF power required,and the EE is also higher.
