Sm, Nd doped BiFeO3epitaxial film for photodetector with extremely large on-off current ratio.

BiFeO3is one of the star materials in the field of ferroelectric photovoltaic for its relatively narrow bandgap (2.2-2.7 eV) and better visible light absorption. However, a high temperature over 600 °C is indispensable in the usual BiFeO3growth process, which may lead to impure phase, interdiffusion of components near the interface, oxygen vacancy and ferrous iron ions, which will result in large leakage current and greatly aggravate the ferroelectricity and photoelectric response. Here we prepared Sm, Nd doped epitaxial BiFeO3film via a rapid microwave assisted hydrothermal process at low temperature. The Bi0.9Sm0.5Nd0.5FeO3film exhibits narrow bandgap (1.35 eV) and photo response to red light, the on-off current ratio reaches over 105. The decrease in band gap and +2/+3 variable element doping are responsible for the excellent photo response. The excellent photo response performances are much better than any previously reported BiFeO3films, which has great potential for applications in photodetection, ferroelectric photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices.

One Novel Hybrid Flexible Piezoresistive/Piezoelectric Double-Mode Sensor Design for Water Leakage Monitoring.

Water leakage is a significant issue in infrastructure, such as submarine tunnels, which can lead to major disasters and property losses. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop a water leakage detection sensor with simple preparation process, low cost, and small limitation of applicable location. In this study, a novel hybrid flexible piezoresistive/piezoelectric double-mode sensor with a sandpaper negative microstructure is proposed. A unique dual-path perception structure is designed that can simultaneously and independently detect two signals of water leakage frequency and water leakage volume. The piezoresistive layer is formed by polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coated with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), which is molded by sandpaper molding. By sensing the deformation caused by the swelling of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), the water leakage volume can be detected as low as 0.5 mL. The piezoelectric layer is a polyvinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene copolymer (PVDF-TrFE) film prepared by the spin-coating method, and the water leakage frequency (0.5-4 Hz) is detected by direct contact with water droplets. This work also studied the performance of the double-mode sensor under low temperature and seawater leakage conditions and further verified its reliability in different environments. The design of the new hybrid flexible piezoresistive/piezoelectric double-mode sensor provides a new possibility for water leakage monitoring, such as in submarine tunnels.

Modulated Connection Modes of Redox Units in Molecular Junction Covalent Organic Frameworks for Artificial Photosynthetic Overall Reaction.

The precise tuning of components, spatial orientations, or connection modes for redox units is vital for gaining deep insight into efficient artificial photosynthetic overall reaction, yet it is still hard achieve for heterojunction photocatalysts. Here, we have developed a series of redox molecular junction covalent organic frameworks (COFs) (M-TTCOF-Zn, M = Bi, Tri, and Tetra) for artificial photosynthetic overall reaction. The covalent connection between TAPP-Zn and multidentate TTF endows various connection modes between water photo-oxidation (multidentate TTF) and CO2 photoreduction (TAPP-Zn) centers that can serve as desired platforms to study the possible interactions between redox centers. Notably, Bi-TTCOF-Zn exhibits a high CO production rate of 11.56 µmol g-1 h-1 (selectivity, ∼100%), which is more than 2 and 6 times higher than those of Tri-TTCOF-Zn and Tetra-TTCOF-Zn, respectively. As revealed by theoretical calculations, Bi-TTCOF-Zn facilitates a more uniform distribution of energy-level orbitals, faster charge transfer, and stronger *OH adsorption/stabilization ability than those of Tri-TTCOF-Zn and Tetra-TTCOF-Zn.

High-performance Cu nanoparticles/three-dimensional graphene/Ni foam hybrid for catalytic and sensing applications.

A novel hybrid of Cu nanoparticles/three-dimensional graphene/Ni foam (Cu NPs/3DGr/NiF) was prepared by chemical vapor deposition, followed by a galvanic displacement reaction in Ni- and Cu-ion-containing salt solution through a one-step reaction. The as-prepared Cu NPs/3DGr/NiF hybrid is uniform, stable, recyclable and exhibits an extraordinarily high catalytic efficiency for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) with a reduction rate constant K = 0.056 15 s-1, required time ∼30 s and excellent sensing properties for the non-enzymatic amperometric hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with a linear range ∼50 µM-9.65 mM, response time ∼3 s, detection limit ∼1 µM. The results indicate that the as-prepared Cu NPs/3DGr/NiF hybrid can be used to replace expensive noble metals in catalysis and sensing applications.

Fabrication of Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 Nanosheets with Structural Defects as High-Rate and Long-Life Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Development of high-power lithium-ion batteries with high safety and durability has become a key challenge for practical applications of large-scale energy storage devices. Accordingly, we report here on a promising strategy to synthesize a high-rate and long-life Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 anode material. The novel material exhibits remarkable rate capability and long-term cycle stability. The specific capacities at 20 and 30 C (1 C = 175 mA g-1) reach 170.3 and 168.2 mA h g-1, respectively. Moreover, a capacity of up to 161.3 mA h g-1 is retained after 1000 cycles at 20 C, and the capacity retention ratio reaches up to 94.2%. The extraordinary rate performance of the Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 composite is attributed to the existence of oxygen vacancies and grain boundaries, significantly enhancing electrical conductivity and lithium insertion/extraction kinetics. Meanwhile, the pseudocapacitive effect is induced owing to the presence of abundant interfaces in the composite, which is beneficial to enhancing specific capacity and rate capability. Additionally, the ultrahigh capacity at low rates, greater than the theoretical value of spinel Li4Ti5O12, may be correlated to the lithium vacancies in 8a sites, increasing the extra docking sites of lithium ions.

[An invitro biomechanical study of treatment for lumbar spondylolithesis using nail-grooved tail steel plate and intervertebral implant (Wendeng Fusion Cage, WDFC)].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the biomechanics of treatment for lumbar spondlolisthesis using nail-grooved tail steel plate and WDFC (Wendeng Fusion Cage) implant. METHODS: There were nine permanent waist-sacrum wet bone (L3-S3) in 1 to 2 clay-cold hours including 6 men and 3 women. They were seldom separated into 3 groups, which were fixed by nail-grooved fail plus WDFC. The model was separate into two kinds for single and across. With electrometry, deal experiment date with Graftool software. Each piece should be tested twice respectively. RESULTS: The single and across segment non-destructive compression experiment. No-mid-compression from 0 to 750 N,the related coefficient and curves had no obvious change on inclined rate. In the single segment curvedly serial experiment, the stress at all point measured by two sides steel plate-was mostly linear growth. In the across segment curvedly serial experiment, the inclined rate become big and appear anisomerous. CONCLUSION: It's proved by biomechanics that the steel plates with single furrow and cylinder wing plus WDFC has a good stability to cure lumbar vertebra slips.

[Lattice vibration of Sr3TaGa3Si2O14 single crystal].

Based on the space group theory, the normal vibration modes of Sr3 TaGa3Si2O14 (STGS) single crystal were predicted, and the Raman scattering intensities of non-polar and polar modes were calculated. The Raman spectrum of STGS crystal was measured, and lattice vibration modes of STGS crystal were assigned. For symmetry species A1, six typical Raman-active optical modes have been recorded at 126, 245, 557, 604, 896 and 991 cm(-1), respectively. It is easy to assign the mode of 126 cm(-1) as the relative translation between SiO4, Sr and the TaO6. The mode 245 cm(-1) corresponds to the twisting vibration of SiO4 correlating with the Sr-TaO6-Sr stretching vibration. The mode 557 cm(-1) was assigned as the O-Ta-O stretching vibration, while the mode 604 cm(-1) as the O-Ga-O stretching vibration. The band at 896 cm(-1) in the Raman spectrum was assigned to be the O-Si-O stretching vibration of the two SiO4 tetrahedra in the primitive cell of STGS single crystal. Meanwhile, the band at 991 cm(-1) in the Raman spectrum was assigned to be the Si-O stretching vibration of the two SiO4 tetrahedra in the primitive cell of STGS single crystal. The layer structure of STGS crystal was identified by both theory study and Raman spectroscopy experiment results. The small anisotropy and piezoelectric modulus of STGS crystal were ascribed to the weak distortion of decahedral unit.

[Raman scattering spectra of Ca3NbGa3Si2O14 (CNGS) crystals].

The CNGS crystal belongs to the trigonal system, the 32 point group and the P321 space group, which is the same as the LGS crystal. Its lattice constants are a = 0.808 73 nm and c = 0.497 98 nm. The primitive cell of the CNGS crystal contains only one formula unit (23 atoms). The vibration modes were measured with Raman spectroscopy technique, assigned with ab initio molecular orbit calculation method. In order to model the crystal, two clusters Ca3NbGa2SiO12 and Ca3NbGaSi2O12 were designed, and calculations were carried out on them. Their configurations were optimized, and the vibration frequencies were calculated with UHF method. By investigating the force constants and activities of the assigned Raman spectra, the structure of CNGS crystal was analyzed, and its layer structure and piezoelectric properties were confirmed. It is concluded that CNGS crystals have more excellent anisotropy and piezoelectric properties than LGS crystals.