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Probing half-metallicity in Mn2CoSi/Si(100) thin film structures using electrical transport measurements towards spintronic applications 利用电传输测量探测 Mn2CoSi/Si(100)薄膜结构中的半金属性,以实现自旋电子应用
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112391
Anadi Krishna Atul , Indra Sulania , R.J. Choudhary , Neelabh Srivastava
The structural, magnetic, and electronic transport properties of Mn₂CoSi (MCS) thin film have been studied to explore the possibility of half-metallicity of MCS Heusler alloy (HA) in thin film form. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) data indicated the presence of the rhombohedral crystal structure with a space group of R 3 (148). Spectrum fitting of X-ray reflectivity (XRR) suggests the deposited film has smooth surface with uniform density. Magnetic analysis reveals the ferrimagnetic nature of the film with a transition temperature well above the room temperature. Electric transport study of MCS thin film indicates the non-metallic behavior (< 250 K) and metallic behavior (> 250 K) in different temperature regimes. The persistence of half-metallicity across the entire temperature range is supported by the presence of T7/2 terms in the resistivity data due to two-magnon scattering. Arrhenius equation fitting of the electrical resistivity data in the non-metallic regime results the activation energy of 4.98 meV. At room temperature, the electrical resistivity is 1.372 mΩ-cm which is consistent with the values reported previously for other well-known half-metallic HAs. The observed results of HA in thin film form seems encouraging to us which could find its applications as a magnetic electrode for future spintronics.
为了探索薄膜形式的 Mn₂CoSi(MCS) Heusler 合金(HA)半金属性的可能性,我们研究了 Mn₂CoSi(MCS)薄膜的结构、磁性和电子传输特性。掠入射 X 射线衍射(GIXRD)数据表明,存在空间群为 R 3‾(148) 的斜方晶体结构。X 射线反射率(XRR)光谱拟合表明,沉积薄膜表面光滑,密度均匀。磁性分析表明薄膜具有铁磁性,转变温度远高于室温。MCS 薄膜的电传输研究表明,在不同的温度条件下,薄膜具有非金属特性(250 K)和金属特性(250 K)。由于双磁子散射,电阻率数据中出现了 T7/2 项,这支持了半金属性在整个温度范围内的持续性。阿伦尼乌斯方程拟合了非金属状态下的电阻率数据,得出活化能为 4.98 meV。室温下的电阻率为 1.372 mΩ-cm,与之前报告的其他著名半金属砷化镓的电阻率值一致。我们对薄膜形式的 HA 的观察结果感到鼓舞,它可以作为磁电极应用于未来的自旋电子学。
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Unveiling the recently synthesis noncentrosymmetric layered ASb3X2O12 (A = K, Rb, Cs, Tl; X = Se, Te) via first principles calculations 通过第一性原理计算揭示最近合成的非中心对称层状 ASb3X2O12(A = K、Rb、Cs、Tl;X = Se、Te
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112388
M. Hariharan, R.D. Eithiraj
This study explores the structural, optical, and thermoelectric properties of non-centrosymmetric layered selenite and tellurite compounds KSb3Se2O12, RbSb3Se2O12, CsSb3Se2O12, TlSb3Se2O12, KSb3Te2O12, RbSb3Te2O12, CsSb3Te2O12, TlSb3Te2O12 to assess their potential for sustainable and renewable energy technologies. The selenite and tellurite compounds feature distinct non-centrosymmetric layered crystal structures, which are key to their unique optical and electronic properties. The materials display a layered structure without a center of symmetry, characterized by distinct atomic arrangements, and their band gaps vary depending on the constituent elements. For selenites, band gaps range from 2.97 eV to 3.19 eV, while for tellurites, they range from 2.75 eV to 3.02 eV, indicate their suitability for indirect semiconducting applications. The investigated materials exhibit high absorbance in the ultraviolet region, suggesting they are promising for solar cell applications. The energy loss function peaks at 14 eV, indicating minimal optical loss in the infrared and visible spectra. The static dielectric constants ε1(0) were calculated, showing variations based on the elemental composition. The response of ε2(ω) demonstrates strong interactions in the ultraviolet region, corresponding to electronic transitions from the valence to the conduction bands. Thermoelectric properties, evaluated with the BoltzTrap code using transport theory. The Seebeck coefficient of p-type semiconductors typically increases with temperature, but TlSb3Se2O12 shows an even greater increase, suggesting enhanced thermoelectric properties. Both selenites and tellurites have rising electrical conductivities, with ASb3Se2O12 peaking at 800 K. The Power Factor improves with temperature, reaching a peak for TlSb3Se2O12. These compounds exhibit favorable electrical conductivity and power factor, suggesting potential applications in thermoelectric systems. The figure of merit (ZT) values spanning from 0.90 to 1.51, with a maximum ZT value of 1.41 at 800 K, TlSb3Se2O12 shows great potential for high-temperature thermoelectric applications. These findings advance the understanding of non-centrosymmetric oxide materials and provide valuable insights for developing advanced materials for energy technologies.
本研究探讨了非中心对称层状硒石和碲石化合物 KSb3Se2O12、RbSb3Se2O12、CsSb3Se2O12、TlSb3Se2O12、KSb3Te2O12、RbSb3Te2O12、CsSb3Te2O12、TlSb3Te2O12 的结构、光学和热电特性,以评估它们在可持续和可再生能源技术方面的潜力。硒酸盐和碲酸盐化合物具有独特的非中心对称层状晶体结构,这是它们具有独特光学和电子特性的关键。这些材料显示出一种没有对称中心的层状结构,其特点是原子排列独特,它们的带隙随组成元素的不同而变化。硒化物的带隙在 2.97 eV 至 3.19 eV 之间,而碲化物的带隙在 2.75 eV 至 3.02 eV 之间,这表明它们适合间接半导体应用。所研究的材料在紫外线区域表现出较高的吸收率,这表明它们有望应用于太阳能电池。能量损失函数在 14 eV 处达到峰值,表明在红外和可见光谱中的光学损失极小。计算得出的静态介电常数ε1(0)显示了元素组成的变化。ε2(ω)的响应在紫外区显示出强烈的相互作用,与价带到导带的电子跃迁相对应。热电性能是通过 BoltzTrap 代码利用输运理论进行评估的。p 型半导体的塞贝克系数通常会随温度升高而增大,但 TlSb3Se2O12 的增幅更大,这表明其热电特性得到了增强。硒化物和碲化物的电导率都在上升,其中 ASb3Se2O12 的电导率在 800 K 时达到峰值。这些化合物表现出良好的导电性和功率因数,表明它们在热电系统中具有潜在的应用前景。TlSb3Se2O12 的优越性(ZT)值从 0.90 到 1.51 不等,在 800 K 时达到 1.41 的最大 ZT 值,显示出其在高温热电应用中的巨大潜力。这些发现加深了人们对非中心对称氧化物材料的理解,为开发先进的能源技术材料提供了宝贵的见解。
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Optimization of Sr3NCl3-based perovskite solar cell performance through the comparison of different electron and hole transport layers 通过比较不同的电子和空穴传输层优化基于 Sr3NCl3 的过氧化物太阳能电池的性能
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112386
Nondon Lal Dey , Md. Shamim Reza , Avijit Ghosh , Hmoud Al-Dmour , Mahbuba Moumita , Md. Selim Reza , Sabina Sultana , Abul Kashem Mohammad Yahia , Mohammad Shahjalal , Nasser S. Awwad , Hala A. Ibrahium
Strontium Nitride Trichloride (Sr3NCl3) is a promising absorber material for solar cells due to its unique structural, electrical, and optical properties. We conducted a thorough investigation to scrutinize the structural, optical, and electronic characteristics and the photovoltaic efficiency of double-heterojunction solar cells utilizing Sr3NCl3 absorbers. Various metals were evaluated for the front and rear contacts to determine the optimal metal-semiconductor interface, with the study determining that silver (Ag) is the most suitable option for the front contact and nickel (Ni) for the back contact. The PV performance of innovative Sr3NCl3 absorber-based cell structures was evaluated with two different Hole Transport Layers (HTLs), MASnBe3 and CBTS, alongside ZnO and WS2 serving as the transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) Electron Transport Layers (ETLs). This investigation examined a range of factors, such as layer thickness, operational temperature, doping density, defect densities at both the interfaces and within the bulk, carrier generation and recombination rates, quantum efficiency (QE), series versus shunt resistance, absorption coefficient, and current density-voltage (J-V) characteristics, utilizing the SCAPS-1D simulator software. Fine-tuning of both two HTL and ETL revealed that the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 27.34 % with JSC of 19.78 mA/cm2, fill factor (FF) of 88.84 %, and VOC of 1.56 V was achieved with MASnBe3 HTL and ZnO ETL, while the lowest PCE of 25.55 %, with JSC of 19.77 mA/cm2, FF of 89.07 %, and VOC of 1.45 V was obtained for CBTS HTL and WS2 ETL, respectively. These findings highlight the promising potential of Sr3NCl3 absorbers with ZnO as ETL and MASnBe3 as HTL for developing advanced perovskites heterostructure solar cells for enhanced performance in the future.
三氯化氮化锶(Sr3NCl3)具有独特的结构、电气和光学特性,是一种很有前途的太阳能电池吸收材料。我们对使用 Sr3NCl3 吸收剂的双层对偶太阳能电池的结构、光学、电子特性和光电效率进行了深入研究。为确定最佳的金属-半导体界面,对前后触点的各种金属进行了评估,研究确定银(Ag)是前触点的最合适选择,镍(Ni)是后触点的最合适选择。研究评估了基于 Sr3NCl3 吸收体的创新型电池结构的光伏性能,其中使用了两种不同的空穴传输层 (HTL):MASnBe3 和 CBTS,以及作为过渡金属二卤化物 (TMD) 电子传输层 (ETL) 的氧化锌和 WS2。这项研究利用 SCAPS-1D 模拟器软件研究了一系列因素,如层厚度、工作温度、掺杂密度、界面和主体内的缺陷密度、载流子产生和重组率、量子效率 (QE)、串联电阻与并联电阻、吸收系数和电流密度-电压 (J-V) 特性。对两种 HTL 和 ETL 进行微调后发现,MASnBe3 HTL 和 ZnO ETL 的功率转换效率(PCE)最高,为 27.34%,JSC 为 19.78 mA/cm2,填充因子(FF)为 88.84%,VOC 为 1.56 V;而 CBTS HTL 和 WS2 ETL 的功率转换效率(PCE)最低,分别为 25.55%,JSC 为 19.77 mA/cm2,FF 为 89.07%,VOC 为 1.45 V。这些发现凸显了以氧化锌作为 ETL 和以 MASnBe3 作为 HTL 的 Sr3NCl3 吸收体在开发先进的过氧化物异质结构太阳能电池以提高未来性能方面的巨大潜力。
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Exploring the structural, electronic, optical, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of copper based double perovskites Rb2YCuX6 (X=Br, I) 探索铜基双包晶石 Rb2YCuX6 (X=Br, I) 的结构、电子、光学、机械和热电特性
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112382
Fida Rehman , Amina , Noureddine Elboughdiri , Iskandar Shernazarov , A.M. Quraishi , Q. Mohsen , Vineet Tirth , Ali Algahtani , Hassan Alqahtani , Rawaa M. Mohammed , Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani , Moamen S. Refat , N.M.A. Hadia , Abid Zaman
Recently advances in perovskites materials have highlighted their exceptional photoelectric properties, sparked substantial scientific interest and felled effort to identify new perovskite variants with improved stability and environment friendliness. These materials are emerging as promising candidates for efficient solar light harvesting. In our study, we utilize first principle calculations grounded in Density Functional Theory (DFT) to explore the structural, electronic, mechanical, optical and thermoelectric characteristics of Rb2YCuX6 (X = Br, I) for advance solar cell and thermoelectric applications and support the advancement of environmentally sustainable perovskites materials. Materials with stable cubic perovskite structures are found to exhibit structural stability as determined by the tolerance factor. The thermodynamic stability is verified by computing the formation energy. Phonon dispersion curve is calculated to confirm the dynamic stability. The examination of electronic properties shows that for Rb2YCuBr6 and Rb2YCuI6 have semiconducting nature. Band gaps for Rb2YCuBr6 and Rb2YCuI6 have been determined to be 2.28 eV and 2.21 eV, respectively. Elastic constants measurement confirms the mechanical stability and reveals that they are anisotropic and ductile. In the visible and near-visible wavelength range, both materials exhibit strong optical absorption. Furthermore, we calculated the thermoelectric properties of both materials. The maximum Seebeck coefficient of 1.55 × 10−3 V/K is found for both materials at room temperature. Based on the research, these materials may make the finest choices for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications.
近来,透辉石材料的发展突显了其卓越的光电特性,激发了科学界的浓厚兴趣,并促使人们努力寻找稳定性更好、更环保的新型透辉石变体。这些材料正在成为高效太阳能光收集的理想候选材料。在我们的研究中,我们利用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的第一性原理计算,探索了 Rb2YCuX6(X = Br,I)的结构、电子、机械、光学和热电特性,以推进太阳能电池和热电应用,并支持环境可持续包晶材料的发展。研究发现,具有稳定立方包晶结构的材料表现出由容限因子决定的结构稳定性。通过计算形成能,验证了热力学稳定性。通过计算声子频散曲线,确认了动态稳定性。对电子特性的研究表明,Rb2YCuBr6 和 Rb2YCuI6 具有半导体性质。经测定,Rb2YCuBr6 和 Rb2YCuI6 的带隙分别为 2.28 eV 和 2.21 eV。弹性常数的测量证实了它们的机械稳定性,并表明它们具有各向异性和延展性。在可见光和近可见光波长范围内,两种材料都表现出很强的光吸收。此外,我们还计算了这两种材料的热电性能。在室温下,两种材料的最大塞贝克系数均为 1.55 × 10-3 V/K。根据研究结果,这些材料可能是热电和光电应用的最佳选择。
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Ionic conduction and cathodic properties of CaMO3 (M=Fe and Mn) electrode materials via molecular dynamics and first-principles simulations 通过分子动力学和第一原理模拟研究 CaMO3(M=铁和锰)电极材料的离子传导和阴极特性
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112384
Rachita Panigrahi, Bhabani S. Mallik
Calcium-ion(Ca-ion) batteries are gaining ever-increasing attention for next-generation energy storage systems due to affordability, highly abundant, high energy density, high theoretical capacity, and low redox potential close to Li-ion. In this work, we deployed the first-principles and classical molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the electronic and diffusive properties of isostructural ternary perovskite CaMO3 (M = Fe and Mn). The transport properties at various temperatures from ion dynamics and electronic properties of CaMO3 perovskites are examined using classical molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical simulations, respectively. We present the microscopic origin of the diffusion of multivalent ions like Ca2+ within the crystal structure of perovskite material and the effects of two transition metals, manganese and iron. Dynamic studies of Ca-ions were performed using molecular dynamic simulation, which depicts the diffusivity and conductivity of Ca-ion in CaMO3 material. We find that the diffusivity in both the crystals increases with temperature; as a result, conductivity increases. Among both the crystals, CaFeO3 requires less activation energy for diffusion and ionic conduction than CaMnO3. Using density functional theory, we calculated specific capacity, electronic density of states, phase stability and equilibrium cell voltage, and charge transfer process during intercalation-deintercalation from first-principles calculations. The electronic behavior of these materials show that CaFeO3 has better electronic and transport properties than CaMnO3.
钙离子(Ca-ion)电池具有价格低廉、资源丰富、能量密度高、理论容量大以及氧化还原电势接近锂离子等优点,因此在下一代储能系统中日益受到关注。在这项工作中,我们利用第一性原理和经典分子动力学模拟研究了等结构三元包晶 CaMO3(M = 铁和锰)的电子和扩散特性。我们利用经典分子动力学和量子力学模拟,分别从离子动力学和 CaMO3 包晶的电子特性出发,研究了其在不同温度下的输运特性。我们介绍了 Ca2+ 等多价离子在包晶材料晶体结构中扩散的微观起源,以及锰和铁这两种过渡金属的影响。利用分子动力学模拟对 Ca 离子进行了动态研究,描绘了 Ca 离子在 CaMO3 材料中的扩散率和导电率。我们发现,两种晶体中的扩散率都会随着温度的升高而增加,因此电导率也会随之增加。在这两种晶体中,CaFeO3 的扩散和离子传导所需的活化能低于 CaMnO3。我们利用密度泛函理论计算了比容量、电子态密度、相稳定性和平衡电池电压,并通过第一原理计算了插层-插层过程中的电荷转移过程。这些材料的电子行为表明,CaFeO3 比 CaMnO3 具有更好的电子和传输特性。
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The incorporation of armchair and zigzag boron nitride nanoribbons in graphene monolayers: An examination of the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties 在石墨烯单层中加入 "扶手 "和 "之 "字形氮化硼纳米带:结构、电子和磁性能研究
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112376
T. Guerra , Isaac M. Félix , D.S. Gomes , J.M. Pontes , S. Azevedo
The opening of an energy gap and generating magnetism in graphene are certainly the most significant and urgent topics in your current research. The majority of proposed applications for it require the ability to modify its electronic structure and induce magnetism in it. Here, using first-principles calculations utilizing the PBE and HSE06 functionals, we examine the structural, energetic, electronic, magnetic, and phonon transport characteristics of armchair graphene and boron nitride nanoribbons (aGNRs and aBNNRs), and zigzag graphene and boron nitride nanoribbons (zGNRs and zBNNRs) with varying widths. We shall emphasize the impact of incorporating aBNNRs and zBNNRs of varying widths into graphene monolayers (GMLs). The findings suggest that zBNNRs are easier to insert into GMLs than aBNNRs. A study of the average formation energies of graphene and boron nitride nanoribbons reveals that BNNRs have a formation energy that is at least twenty times greater than GNRs. We have observed energy gaps that can be classified into three distinct families in aGNRs, aBNNRs, and aBNNRs inserted into GML. In the zGNRs and zBNNRs inserted in GML, depending on the width, different magnetic orderings (antiferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, and ferromagnetic), and electronic behaviors are observed (metallic, semimetallic, semiconductor, and topological insulator).
在石墨烯中打开能隙和产生磁性无疑是当前研究中最重要和最紧迫的课题。石墨烯的大部分应用都需要改变其电子结构并在其中产生磁性。在这里,我们利用 PBE 和 HSE06 函数进行第一性原理计算,研究了扶手石墨烯和氮化硼纳米带(aGNRs 和 aBNNRs)以及具有不同宽度的之字形石墨烯和氮化硼纳米带(zGNRs 和 zBNNRs)的结构、能量、电子、磁性和声子传输特性。我们将强调在石墨烯单层(GML)中加入不同宽度的 aBNNRs 和 zBNNRs 的影响。研究结果表明,与 aBNNR 相比,zBNNR 更容易插入 GML 中。对石墨烯和氮化硼纳米带平均形成能量的研究表明,氮化硼纳米带的形成能量至少是氮化硼纳米带的 20 倍。我们观察到的能隙可分为三个不同的系列:aGNRs、aBNNRs 和插入 GML 的 aBNNRs。在插入 GML 的 zGNRs 和 zBNNRs 中,根据宽度的不同,可以观察到不同的磁有序性(反铁磁、铁磁和铁磁)和电子行为(金属、半金属、半导体和拓扑绝缘体)。
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Reduction of carbon dioxide to methane and ethanol on the surface of graphyne-like boron nitride (BNyen) monolayer: A DFT study 在类石墨氮化硼(BNyen)单层表面将二氧化碳还原成甲烷和乙醇:DFT 研究
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112380
Mohamed J. Saadh , Ahmed Mahal , Maha Mohammed Tawfiq , Abbas Hameed Abdul Hussein , Aseel Salah Mansoor , Usama Kadem Radi , Ahmad J. Obaidullah , Parminder Singh , Ahmed Elawady
Recently, scientists have created a novel type of boron nitride material known as BNyen. This material is similar in structure to Graphyne and has a higher N:B ratio than traditional boron nitride due to the addition of boron and nitrogen connecting segments within its units. This material has been studied for its potential as a photocatalyst for reduction of CO2 using DFT approaches. Optical and electronic attributes of BNyen suggest that it has a wider visible-light range and a band gap of 5.69 eV. By adding boron to BNyen, patial distributions of LUMO and HOMO indicate that π network has been extended, resulting in significantly greater photocatalytic efficiency. Upon the adsorption of CO2 on BNyen monolayer, the band gap significantly decreases, indicating a strong interaction between the BNyen and CO2. DFT computations were employed to explore the mechanism of CO2 reduction to a single carbon product catalyzed by BNyen. Based on the ΔG values, the optimized pathway for this reduction is from CO2 to CH4. Additionally, the potential formation of di-carbon products was considered, and based on the free energy values, CH3CH2OH is identified as the final di-carbon product. The Gibbs free energies for potential CO2 reaction pathways on BNyen were calculated, revealing that CO2 can be reduced to CH4 with a low limiting potential of −0.37 V and to CH3CH2OH with a low limiting potential of −0.57 V, both processes being powered by solar energy. In CO2RR, the competing hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) must be considered. The free energy of HER (ΔG = 0.96 eV) is significantly higher than the ΔG of the rate-determining steps for the mono-carbon product (0.37 eV) and the di-carbon product (0.57 eV) on BNyen. Therefore, BNyen effectively suppresses HER during the CO2RR process. This research can serve as a valuable guide for developing novel types of BNyen as appropriate photocatalysts for CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR).
最近,科学家们创造出了一种新型氮化硼材料--BNyen。这种材料的结构与石墨烯相似,但由于在其单元中添加了硼和氮连接段,其氮硼比高于传统的氮化硼。利用 DFT 方法研究了这种材料作为光催化剂还原二氧化碳的潜力。BNyen 的光学和电子特性表明,它具有更宽的可见光范围和 5.69 eV 的带隙。通过在 BNyen 中添加硼,LUMO 和 HOMO 的拍面分布表明,π 网络得到了扩展,从而显著提高了光催化效率。在 BNyen 单层上吸附二氧化碳后,带隙显著减小,这表明 BNyen 与二氧化碳之间存在很强的相互作用。利用 DFT 计算探讨了 BNyen 催化二氧化碳还原成单碳产物的机理。根据 ΔG 值,这种还原的优化途径是从 CO2 还原到 CH4。此外,还考虑了可能形成的二碳产物,根据自由能值,CH3CH2OH 被确定为最终的二碳产物。计算了 BNyen 上潜在的 CO2 反应途径的吉布斯自由能,结果表明 CO2 可还原成 CH4,极限电位低至 -0.37 V,还原成 CH3CH2OH 的极限电位低至 -0.57 V,这两个过程都由太阳能驱动。在 CO2RR 中,必须考虑竞争性氢进化反应 (HER)。在 BNyen 上,HER 的自由能(ΔG = 0.96 eV)明显高于一碳产物(0.37 eV)和二碳产物(0.57 eV)的速率决定步骤的ΔG。因此,在 CO2RR 过程中,BNyen 能有效抑制 HER。这项研究可为开发新型 BNyen 作为二氧化碳还原反应 (CO2RR) 的适当光催化剂提供有价值的指导。
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The optical and thermoelectric properties of layer structured Ba2XS4 (X = Zr, Hf) for energy harvesting applications 用于能量收集应用的层状结构 Ba2XS4(X = Zr、Hf)的光学和热电特性
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112381
Mst A. Khatun , M.H. Mia , M.A. Hossain , F. Parvin , A.K.M.A. Islam
The main objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive insight into the optical and thermoelectric properties of layer structured Ba2XS4(X = Zr, Hf) for energy harvesting applications using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and semiclassical Boltzmann transport theory. There is a good match between the computed lattice parameters and the available experimental data. Both compounds are thermodynamically and mechanically stable and they are soft, ductile, machinable, and elastically anisotropic. The indirect band gaps are found to be 1.03 eV for Ba2ZrS4 and 1.48 eV for Ba2HfS4. Both compounds possess a mixture of ionic and covalent bonding confirmed by charge density distribution and Mulliken bond population analysis. The maximum absorption is in the ultraviolet regions (13.6eV) of light spectra. The total thermal conductivity increases with temperature due to increasing trend of electronic thermal conductivity. The total thermal conductivity at 700 K along c-axis is 4.6 (6.1 W/mK) for Ba2ZrS4 (Ba2HfS4). For p-type Ba2ZrS4 (Ba2HfS4), power factor (PF) is about 7 (5.7) mW/mK2, whereas for n-type it is about 4 (3.9) mW/mK2 at 700 K along c-axis. The power factors of the studied compounds are much higher than those of the reported GeTe and SnSe which would create great interest for further study. The predicted ZT values at 700 K for p-type Ba2ZrS4 and Ba2HfS4 are 0.7 and 0.6, respectively. These values may further be improved through reduction of thermal conductivity and tuning ductility employing known suitable strategies such as alloying and nano-structuring. Finally, Ba2ZrS4 and Ba2HfS4 can be considered new eco-friendly alternatives to previously studied toxic lead-based thermoelectric materials. Their unique advantages of high thermodynamic stability, non-toxic nature and high performance make them strong candidate for sustainable energy solutions.
本研究的主要目的是利用密度泛函理论(DFT)和半经典波尔兹曼输运理论,对用于能量收集应用的层状结构 Ba2XS4(X = Zr、Hf)的光学和热电特性进行全面深入的研究。计算得出的晶格参数与现有实验数据非常吻合。这两种化合物都具有热力学和机械稳定性,而且柔软、韧性好、可加工,并具有弹性各向异性。研究发现,Ba2ZrS4 和 Ba2HfS4 的间接带隙分别为 1.03 eV 和 1.48 eV。电荷密度分布和 Mulliken 键群分析证实,这两种化合物都具有离子键和共价键。最大吸收位于光光谱的紫外区(∼13.6eV)。由于电子热导率呈上升趋势,总热导率随温度升高而增加。对于 Ba2ZrS4 (Ba2HfS4),700 K 时沿 c 轴的总热导率为 4.6 (6.1 W/mK)。对于 p 型 Ba2ZrS4 (Ba2HfS4),功率因数 (PF) 约为 7 (5.7) mW/mK2,而对于 n 型 Ba2ZrS4 (Ba2HfS4),在 700 K 时沿 c 轴的功率因数约为 4 (3.9) mW/mK2。所研究化合物的功率因数远高于已报道的 GeTe 和 SnSe,这引起了进一步研究的极大兴趣。p 型 Ba2ZrS4 和 Ba2HfS4 在 700 K 时的预测 ZT 值分别为 0.7 和 0.6。通过采用已知的合适策略(如合金化和纳米结构)降低热导率和调整延展性,这些值可能会进一步提高。最后,Ba2ZrS4 和 Ba2HfS4 可以被认为是新的生态友好型材料,可替代以前研究过的有毒铅基热电材料。它们具有热力学稳定性高、无毒和高性能等独特优势,是可持续能源解决方案的有力候选材料。
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Enhancing SrZrS3 perovskite solar cells: A comprehensive SCAPS-1D analysis of inorganic transport layers 增强 SrZrS3 包晶太阳能电池:无机传输层的 SCAPS-1D 综合分析
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112378
Satyajeet Kumar , Likhita Allam , Soumya Bharadwaj, Biswajit Barman
In the quest for sustainable energy, perovskite solar cells have emerged as promising candidates due to their high power conversion efficiencies and excellent optoelectronic properties. This study focuses on SrZrS3, a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite, and its integration with various inorganic transport layers for enhanced photovoltaic performance. Using SCAPS-1D simulation software, the effects of different electron transport layers (ETLs) and hole transport layers (HTLs) on device efficiency were systematically explored. The device with a-Si:H as the HTL and ZnS as the ETL (aSi-3) shows the highest efficiency of 20.01 % resulting from better energy band alignment and reduced recombination losses. This study highlights the importance of optimizing transport layers for enhancing SrZrS3-based solar cells, offering insights for developing high-performance, lead-free perovskite solar cells.
在寻求可持续能源的过程中,透镜太阳能电池因其高功率转换效率和优异的光电特性而成为前景广阔的候选材料。本研究的重点是 SrZrS3(一种无铅瑀包晶)及其与各种无机传输层的整合,以提高光伏性能。利用 SCAPS-1D 模拟软件,系统地探讨了不同电子传输层(ETL)和空穴传输层(HTL)对器件效率的影响。以 a-Si:H 为 HTL、ZnS 为 ETL(aSi-3)的器件效率最高,达到 20.01%,这得益于更好的能带排列和更低的重组损耗。这项研究强调了优化传输层对提高基于 SrZrS3 的太阳能电池的重要性,为开发高性能、无铅的过氧化物太阳能电池提供了启示。
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Nano-MnOx prepared by redox method for toluene oxidation removal from air 氧化还原法制备的纳米氧化锰用于去除空气中的甲苯氧化物
IF 4.3 3区 材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Pub Date : 2024-10-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112379
Chunmei Fan , Shuang Chen , Jia Zeng , Hongmei Xie , Ling Chen , Ping Ouyang , Guilin Zhou
Catalytic oxidation is an efficient VOCs removal technology with great potential and development advantages. The key to the oxidative elimination of VOCs lies in the development and application of the catalyst with high efficiency. In this work, the nano-MnOx catalysts were prepared by redox method and the catalytic oxidation performance of toluene was studied. The calcination temperature could effectively change the surface chemical composition and the nano-MnOx catalyst structures, which could effectively regulate the number of active centers on the catalyst surface to improve the adsorption, activation, and oxidation ability of the nano-MnOx catalysts for toluene molecules. The nano-MnOx catalyst dominated by the MnO2 phase, which was prepared at the calcination temperature of 400 °C, had a high specific surface area, developed porosity, abundant reactive oxygen species, and oxygen vacancies. The structural characteristics are conducive to the adsorption, activation, and oxidation of toluene molecules, and thus exhibited excellent toluene catalytic oxidation activity. At the reaction temperature of 140 °C, the toluene oxidation conversion was as high as 99.4 %, and the toluene conversion remained above 96.6 % after experiencing a 690 min stability test.
催化氧化是一种高效的挥发性有机化合物去除技术,具有巨大的潜力和发展优势。氧化消除 VOCs 的关键在于高效催化剂的开发和应用。本研究采用氧化还原法制备了纳米氧化锰催化剂,并研究了其对甲苯的催化氧化性能。煅烧温度可有效改变纳米氧化锰催化剂的表面化学成分和结构,从而有效调节催化剂表面活性中心的数量,提高纳米氧化锰催化剂对甲苯分子的吸附、活化和氧化能力。煅烧温度为 400 ℃ 时制备的以 MnO2 相为主的纳米氧化锰催化剂比表面积大、孔隙率高、活性氧丰富、氧空位多。这些结构特征有利于甲苯分子的吸附、活化和氧化,因此表现出优异的甲苯催化氧化活性。在 140 °C 的反应温度下,甲苯氧化转化率高达 99.4%,在经历了 690 分钟的稳定性测试后,甲苯转化率仍保持在 96.6% 以上。
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