Temperature dependent current-voltage and capacitance-voltage characteristics of chromium Schottky contacts formed by electrodeposition technique on n-type Si

The variations in the electrical properties of Cr Schottky contacts formed by electrodeposition technique on n-type Si substrate have been investigated as a function of temperature using current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) measurements in the temperature range of 80-320 K by steps of 20 K. The basic diode parameters such as ideality factor (n) and barrier height (Φ_b) were consequently extracted from the electrical measurements. It has been seen that the ideality factor increased and the barrier height decreased with decreasing temperature, when the I-V characteristics were analyzed on the basis of the thermionic emission (TE) theory. The abnormal temperature dependence of the Φ_b and n and is explained by invoking two sets of Gaussian distribution of barrier heights at 320-200 K, and 180-80 K. The double Gaussian distribution analysis of the temperature-dependent I-V characteristics of the Cr/n-type Si Schottky contacts gave the mean barrier heights of 0.910 and 0.693 eV and standard deviations (σ_s) of 109 mV and 72 mV, respectively. Then, these values of the mean barrier height have been confirmed with the modified ln(I₀/T²) − q²/2k²T² versus 1/T plot which belongs the two temperature regions.     

Ferromagnetism in ZnTe:Cr film grown on Si(1 0 0)

Zn_1−xCr_xTe (x = 0.0 and 0.05) films were grown on Si(1 0 0) substrate by using thermal evaporation method. The structure of the films was investigated by X-ray diffraction and it showed the formation of ZnCrTe phase with an amorphous background, which indicated poor crystallinity. Composition analysis by XPS disclosed the presence of antiferromagnetic Cr₂O₃ and Cr precipitates. Magnetic domains were observed by using magnetic force microscopy at ambient temperature and the result showed anisotropic domains with an average size of 3.5 nm. Magnetic field dependence of magnetic moment measurements showed obvious hysteresis loop with a coercive field of 121 Oe at 300 K. Temperature dependence of magnetic moment showed short-range ferromagnetic order. The Curie temperature was estimated to be 354.5 K.     

Interfacial adhesion characterization of plasma coatings by V(z) inversion technique and comparison to interfacial indentation

This paper presents the development of V(z) inversion technique and its application to quantitative determination of interface adhesion by measuring interface tangential stiffness parameter K_T. The measurement is performed in two steps on an air plasma sprayed bronze-aluminum alloy coating (on a steel substrate) having different adhesion levels: the determination of the coating elastic constants and the determination of the interface tangential stiffness K_T are performed by optimizing the inverted angular-frequency reflectance function R(θ,f). The results obtained by the V(z) inversion are then compared to mechanical testing by interfacial indentation on the same sample. The same behavior (quality of interface adhesion) can be seen by both methods: the coating adhesion decreases as the interfacial stiffness parameter K_T decreases.     

Ti(C0.3N0.7)/铁基复合耐磨熔覆层激光熔覆

用高能集中的二氧化碳激光束作为诱导热源,在普通低碳钢Q235基材上熔覆了含有碳氮化钛增强粒子的铁基熔覆层,用光镜、扫描电镜、X射线衍射、电子探针等手段对复合熔覆层中的粒子成分、形貌、大小进行了分析,并采用光学显微硬度计对复合熔覆层的显微硬度进行了测试.结果表明,加入的颗粒状TiN与石墨粉在激光熔覆过程中发生了反应,原位生成了新的颗粒状强化相Ti(C0.3N0.7).在熔覆层中Ti(C0.3N0.7)的形貌特征多呈尺寸不等近似菱形颗粒及其它不规则形状,大小在0.1～5μm之间,弥散分布.新Ti(C0.3N0.7)颗粒相的生成使得熔覆层得到了强化,熔覆层的显微硬度达到600～700HV0.2.     

Studies on the power factor of (Ba,Sr)Co2+xRu4−xO11 compounds

We have prepared polycrystalline single-phase ACo_2+xRu_4−xO₁₁ (A = Sr, Ba; 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) using the ceramic method and we have studied their structure, electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficient, in order to estimate their power factor (P.F.). These layered compounds show values of electrical resistivity of the order of 10⁻⁵ Ωm and their Seebeck coefficients are positive and range from 1 μV K⁻¹ (T = 100 K) to 20 μV K⁻¹ (T = 450 K). The maximum power factor at room temperature is displayed by BaCo₂Ru₄O₁₁ (P.F.: 0.20 μW K⁻² cm⁻¹), value that is comparable to that shown by compounds such as SrRuO₃ and Sr₆Co₅O₁₅.     

激光熔覆复合层中内生Ti(CyN1-y)颗粒生长机制

利用激光熔覆技术在工件表面进行改性处理,形成了含有碳氮化钛增强粒子的复合熔覆层.利用扫描电镜(SEM)和电子探针(EPMA)对熔覆层中第二相粒子的成分及形成机制进行了分析.结果表明,先前加入的颗粒状TiN与石墨粉在激光熔覆过程中发生了化合反应,原位生成了新的颗粒状Ti(CyN1-y)强化相.激光熔覆过程中,初始加入的TiN颗粒度不同,形成Ti(CyN1-y)的机制也有所差异.较小尺寸的TiN受热后能够分解,生成新的TiC和TiN相,它们通过固溶反应,最终生成近似方形或菱形规则形状的Ti(CyN1-y)颗粒.较大尺寸的TiN颗粒受热后只有边缘发生分解,而芯部仍为未分解的TiN,最后形成环形结构的Ti(CyN1-y)颗粒.     

废旧锂离子电池中Li, Fe和V的回收及xLiFePO4-yLi3V2(PO4)3的制备

由于LiFePO_4和Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3材料的特征相近,制备方法类似,提供了一种从废旧LiFePO_4和Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3混合电池中回收Li、Fe和V,再制备xLiFePO_4-yLi_3V_2(PO_4)_3的方法。在空气气氛中600℃热处理1h后,去除粘结剂PVDF使活性物质与集流体分离。调节Li、Fe、V和P摩尔比,球磨、锻烧,配制不同比例的xLiFePO_4-yLi_3V_2(PO_4)_3(x:y=5:1,7:1,9:1)复合电极材料。表征了其形貌、结构和电化学性能,结果表明,回收制备的复合材料将同时具备LiFePO_4和Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3两种材料的电化学性能,能显著改善LiFePO_4的倍率性能。     

Preparation and characteristic of spherical Li3V2(PO4)3

Spherical Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ was synthesized by using N₂H₄ as reducer. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that single-phase, spherical and well-dispersed Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ has been successfully synthesized in our experimental process. Electrochemical behaviors have been characterized by charge/discharge measurements. The initial discharge capacities of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ were 123 mAh g⁻¹ in the voltage range of 3.0–4.3 V and 132 mAh g⁻¹ in the voltage range of 3.0–4.8 V.     

Structural, elastic and electronic properties of Mg(Cu1−xZnx)2 alloys calculated by first-principles

The structural, elastic and electronic properties of Mg(Cu_1−xZn_x)₂ alloys (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5,and 0.75) were investigated by means of first-principle calculations within the framework of density functional theory (DFT). The calculation results demonstrated that the partial substitution of Cu with Zn in MgCu₂ leaded to an increase of lattice constants, and the optimized structural parameters were in very good agreement with the available experimental values. From energetic point of view, it was found that with increase of Zn content the structural stability of Mg(Cu_1−xZn_x)₂ alloys decreased apparently. The single-crystal elastic constants were obtained by computing total energy as a function of strain, and then the bulk modulus B, shear modulus G, Young's modulus Y and Poisson's ratio ν of polycrystalline aggregates were derived. The calculated results showed that among the Mg(Cu_1−xZn_x)₂ alloys, MgCuZn exhibited the largest stiffness, while Mg₂Cu₃Zn showed the best ductility. Finally, the electronic density of states (DOSs) and charge density distribution were further studied and discussed.     

Spontaneous magnetostriction of R2Fe13.6Si3.4 (R = U, Lu)

The thermal expansion of U₂Fe_13.6Si_3.4 and Lu₂Fe_13.6Si_3.4 has been measured by X-ray powder diffraction. Both compounds exhibit a large spontaneous magnetostriction. In the ground state, the volume effect 11.2 × 10⁻³ in U₂Fe_13.6Si_3.4 consists of almost equal contributions from the Fe–Fe and U–Fe exchange interactions (6 × 10⁻³ and 5 × 10⁻³, respectively). In Lu₂Fe_13.6Si_3.4, the volume effect is 8.9 × 10⁻³.     

Temperature dependent conductivity and thermoelectric power of the iodine doped poly(vinyl alcohol)–Cu chelate

We have investigated the temperature dependence of electrical conductivity and thermoelectric power (TEP) at 1.7 K < T < 300 K in an organo metallic complex, the iodine doped poly(vinyl alcohol)–Cu²⁺ chelate. We observed intrinsic metallic temperature dependence of resistivity from room temperature to 68 K with a broad minimum [ρ(68 K)/ρ(300 K) 0.75], which has not been observed previously in similar organo metallic complexes. There occurs an unusual metal-insulator transition at T 68 K and the resisitivity increases upon cooling below 68 K. However, the low temperature resistivity becomes finite (instead of going to infinity), [ρ(1.7 K)/ρ(300 K) 0.98] indicating that a quantum mechanical tunneling conduction is dominant at this low temperature. It is remarkable that the resistivity at 1.7 K is as small as that of room temperature. Such unusual temperature dependence of conductivity could be understood as thermally assisted hopping conduction between metallic islands. However, the observed intrinsic metallic temperature dependence of resistivity implies that such hopping conduction barrier is not important at high temperature (T > 68 K). The intrinsic metallic characteristics are confirmed by the quasi-linear temperature dependence of TEP for the whole measured temperature range (1.7 K < T < 300 K) with a small slope change at low temperature, T < 68 K, which is understood as an effect of variable range hopping (VRH) conduction at low temperature. The results of magneto resistance (MR) and magneto thermoelectric power (MTEP) are consistent with the above interpretation.     

固相-水热法制备LiFePO4-Li3V2（PO4）3复合材料及其电化学性能（英文）

分别采用固相-水热法和球磨法制备磷酸亚铁锂-磷酸钒锂复合正极材料(LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3)。电化学性能测试表明,LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3复合正极材料的电化学性能远远高于 LiFePO4和 Li3V2(PO4)3单独作为正极材料的性能,并且以固相-水热法制备的复合材料性能优于以球磨法制得的复合材料。研究发现 LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3复合材料有 4 个氧化还原峰,相当于 LiFePO4 和 Li3V2(PO4)3 氧化还原峰的叠加。采用固相-水热法制备的LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3 复合材料形貌较为规则,且有新相物质产生,这是导致其电化学性能较好的原因。     

The studies of phase relation, microstructure, magnetic transition, magnetocaloric effect in (Gd1−xErx)5Si1.7Ge2.3 compounds

The phase relation, microstructure, Curie temperatures (T_C), magnetic transition, and magnetocaloric effect of (Gd_1−xEr_x)₅Si_1.7Ge_2.3 (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2) compounds prepared by arc-melting and then annealing at 1523 K (3 h) using purity Gd (99.9 wt.%) are investigated. The results of XRD patterns and SEM show that the main phases in those samples are mono-clinic Gd₅Si₂Ge₂ type structure. With increase of Er content from x = 0 to 0.2, the values of magnetic transition temperatures (T_C) decrease linearly from 228.7 K to 135.3 K. But the (Gd_1−xEr_x)₅Si_1.7Ge_2.3 compounds display large magnetic entropy near their transition temperatures in a magnetic field of 0-2 T. The maximum magnetic entropy change in (Gd_1−xEr_x)₅Si_1.7Ge_2.3 compounds are 24.56, 14.56, 16.84, 14.20, and 13.22 J/kg K⁻¹ with x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2, respectively.     

Dependence of lattice distortion of monoclinic phase on film thickness in Pb(Zr0.58Ti0.42)O3 thin films

In this paper, the chosen composition of PZT film falls in rhombohedral phase region and the dependence of lattice distortion on film thickness in sol-gel derived Pb(Zr_0.58Ti_0.42)O₃ thin films was systematically investigated. The results confirm that the Pb(Zr_0.58Ti_0.42)O₃ films have monoclinic phase even though the composition falls in the rhombohedral phase region. The mixed textures of (1 0 0) and (1 1 1) occur in the PZT films. In the case of mixed textures, a method using ψ-scan XRD to characterize the phase type of Pb(Zr_0.58Ti_0.42)O₃ film is presented. It is found that the phase type of (1 0 0)-oriented grains is M_A phase, and that of (1 1 1)-oriented grains is M_B phase. Moreover, the lattice constants of both M_A and M_B phases are sensitive to the film thickness. The lattice distortion of monoclinic phase becomes smaller as film thickness increases.     

Preparation and characterization of La1−xKxFeO3 (x = 0-1) by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis for use as soot combustion catalyst

This paper proposes La_1−xK_xFeO₃ prepared by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) as an alternative to platinum catalysts for promoting diesel soot combustion. The catalytic property of eleven products SHSed with different substitution ratios of potassium (x = 0-1) was experimentally evaluated using a thermobalance. In the mass loss curves of the product, T₅₀ was defined as the temperature at which the weight of the reference soot decreases to half its initial weight. The BET specific surface area of SHSed La_1−xK_xFeO₃ depended on x strongly. All the products showed good oxidation catalytic activity. Despite having the smallest surface area (0.11 m²/g) among the obtained products, La_0.9K_0.1FeO₃ (x = 0.1) was found to be the best catalyst with the lowest T₅₀ (442 °C). T₅₀ of La_1−xK_xFeO₃ decreased with increasing x for x > 0.2. The products with x = 0.6 and 0.8 were the second-best catalysts in terms of their T₅₀. Moreover, average apparent activation energy of La_0.9K_0.1FeO₃ (x = 0.1) calculated by Friedman method using TG was as much as 61 kJ/mol lower than that of Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst. In conclusion, potassium-substituted SHSed La_1−xK_xFeO₃ can be used as an alternative to Pt/Al₂O₃ for soot combustion.     

Enhancement microwave dielectric properties of La(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 ceramics by substituting Mg with Ni

The microwave dielectric properties of La(Mg_0.5−xNi_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were examined with a view to their exploitation for mobile communication. The La(Mg_0.5−xNi_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method at various sintering temperatures. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the La(Mg_0.4Ni_0.1Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics revealed no significant variation of phase with sintering temperatures. Apparent density of 6.71 g/cm³, dielectric constant (?_r) of 20.19, quality factor (Q × f) of 74,600 GHz, and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τ_f) of −85 ppm/°C were obtained for La(Mg_0.4Ni_0.1Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics that were sintered at 1550 °C for 4 h.     

Synthesis of CeO2/TiO2 nanoparticles by laser ablation of Ti target in cerium (III) nitrate hexahydrate (Ce(NO3)3·6H2O) aqueous solution

A new synthesis process, laser ablation in an aqueous solution of target material, was applied to synthesize nanostructured CeO₂/TiO₂ catalyst particles. Reactivity within the laser plume (plasma) can be used to synthesize CeO₂ from an aqueous solution, 2 M cerium (III) nitrate hexahydrate (Ce(NO₃)₃·6H₂O) aqueous solution, and to fabricate TiO₂ from Ti target. CeO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by the laser ablation of Ti target in 2 M cerium (III) nitrate hexahydrate (Ce(NO₃)₃·6H₂O) aqueous solution. Laser ablation of Ti in a liquid environment and chemical reactions of the solution within a plasma plume are discussed.     

Ce(SO4)2浓度对电喷镀Ni-W-Ce合金镀层性能影响

为了研究Ce(SO4)2浓度与合金镀层表面性能的关系,采用喷射电沉积法制备了一系列Ni-W-Ce合金镀层工件。用扫描电镜(SEM)观察了镀层的表面结构,并用能谱仪(EDS)检测镀层中的元素组成。XRD分析表明,镀层存在晶格畸变。LEXT4100激光共焦显微镜观察磨损痕迹,发现磨损机理发生了变化。结果表明,添加Ce(SO4)2改善了涂层的表面微观形貌,当浓度为0.5g/L时,涂层的表面质量最佳。同时,显微硬度、耐磨性和耐腐蚀性随浓度的增加呈现先好后坏的规律。当Ce(SO4)2浓度为0.5g/L时,显微硬度达到峰值519.69HV0.1。此时,镀层耐磨性最好,其耐磨性表征参数均取得最小值。且镀层的耐蚀性也最好,腐蚀电位为-0.5537V,电弧电抗半径最小。     

Thermoelectric properties of Cu1−xPtxFeO2 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.05) delafossite-type transition oxide

The samples of Cu_1−xPt_xFeO₂ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.05) delafossite were synthesized by solid state reaction method for studying thermoelectric properties. The properties of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity were measured in the high temperature ranging from 300 to 960 K. The results of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity and power factor were increased with increasing Pt substitution and temperature. The thermal conductivity was decreased from 5.8 to 3.5 W/mK with increasing the temperature from 300 to 960 K. An important results, the highest value of power factor and ZT is 2.0 × 10⁻⁴ W/mK² and 0.05, respectively, for x = 0.05 at 960 K.