PZT polarization voltage effects on off-centered PZT patch actuating silicon membrane

We have investigated the static and dynamic behavior of piezoelectric (PZT) actuated SiO₂/Si membranes with an off-centered PZT patch. Three-dimensional wide-field interferometer has been used to achieve measurement of membrane topography and bending. It is demonstrated that the piezoelectric coefficient d₃₁ can be extracted directly from these three-dimensional static deformation measurements. We have also shown that polarization voltage of an off-centered PZT patch influences in a different manner the resonant frequency shift of the first and the second vibration modes. Degenerated modes can be also discriminated thanks to the positioning of the PZT patch.     

基于溶剂热反应快速沉积ZrO_2-基激光光学薄膜

基于丙醇锆-乙酸-乙醇混合体系的溶剂热反应（423 K,10 h）合成了稳定的ZrO2-基溶胶,采用旋转镀膜技术在K9玻璃基片上制备了ZrO2-基光学薄膜。借助动态光散射、傅里叶变换红外光谱、原子力显微镜、紫外/可见/近红外透射光谱、FilmTMTek 3000型薄膜分析仪以及强激光辐照实验对溶胶与薄膜的微观结构及光学性能进行表征。研究发现,通过与溶剂乙醇的酯化反应和与丙醇锆的配合反应,乙酸具有温和地提供反应水和降低丙醇锆水解活性的双重作用。在各工艺参数适当配置的情况下,采用该方法可以快速合成颗粒流体力学直径为10 nm~15 nm的溶胶,由此沉积的薄膜具有平整的表面、较高的折射率1.633（测试波长为632 nm）和高的激光损伤阈值34.7 J/cm2（激光波长为1 064 nm,脉冲宽度为3 ns,＂R/1＂测试模式）。     

多弧离子镀与磁控溅射共沉积TiN/TiCN多层膜的高温抗氧化性能

TiN/TiCN多层膜的高温抗氧化性研究对于扩大其应用领域具有重要作用,但目前鲜见相关报道。采用多弧离子镀与磁控溅射技术以不同调制周期在304不锈钢表面共沉积TiN/TiCN多层膜。采用XRD、XPS、倒置显微镜及高温氧化试验研究了多层膜的高温抗氧化行为。结果表明:TiN/TiCN多层膜表面光滑平整、均匀致密,薄膜主要为具有Ti-(C,N)键的fcc-TiN结构;随着调制周期的减小,TiN/TiCN多层膜生长取向发生转变,且具有(111)晶面生长织构;随着氧化温度的升高,多层膜的显微硬度逐渐降低,氧化增重速率不断增大,且在700℃之后变化速率较快,薄膜的开始氧化温度约为750℃;随着调制周期的减小,多层膜TiN与TiCN界面层数量增多,促使晶粒细化,提高了其致密性,还隔断了缺陷贯穿薄膜的连续性,显著降低了薄膜的孔隙率,致使O原子扩散困难,增强了薄膜的高温抗氧化性能。     

Microstructure and properties of nc-TiC/a-C∶H films deposited by radio frequency reactive sputtering

Abstract

Amorphous carbon films containing titanium carbide (nc-TiC/a-C∶H) were deposited onto n-type silicon (100) by radio frequency reactive sputtering titanium target in an Ar–CH₄ mixed atmosphere. The composition and microstructure of the films were characterised by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, field emitted SEM, XRD and Raman spectra. The mechanical and tribological properties of the films were measured by a nanoindentation tester and a ball-on-disc UMT–2MT tribometer. By adjusting the CH₄ flowrate, Ti content in the films could be controlled, and a transition in structures of the films from loose polymer-like to glassy and dense nanostructure was observed. The density of coatings was improved by the introduction of TiC nanocrystalline particles. The mechanical and lubricious properties were different accordingly.     

Investigation of temperature-dependent polarization, dielectric, and magnetization behavior of multiferroic layered nanostructure

The PbZr_0.53Ti_0.47O₃(PZT)/CoFe₂O₄(CFO) layered nanostructures show lowering of dielectric constant and polarization, and an enhanced magnetization with a decrease in temperature from 400 K to 100 K. The temperature dependence of the real part of the dielectric constant illustrates a step-like behavior, whereas the imaginary part gives a relaxation peak near the step maxima temperature. A slow decrease in the polarization was observed from 300 K to 200 K, with an eventual collapse of polarization at ~ 100 K, and a complete polarization recovery with heating, these phenomena is reproducible over cycles of experiment. Remanent magnetization of the layered nanostructure was found to be three times higher at 100 K than that at room temperature. There is a slow enhancement in remanent (internal) magnetization with lowering of temperature, resulting in slow polarization switch and finally the collapse. The temperature-dependent dielectric, polarization and magnetization were different from the parent layer, indicating a kind of dynamic magneto-electric coupling in the layered nanostructures.     

Biomimetic Robust Starch Composite Films with Super-Hydrophobicity and Vivid Structural Colors

The starch composite films (SCFs) will be one of the best alternative packaging materials to petroleum based plastic films, which mitigates white pollution and energy consumption. However, weak mechanical stability, water resistance, and dyeability has hindered the application of SCFs. Herein, a bioinspired robust SCFs with super-hydrophobicity and excellent structural colors were prepared by fiber-reinforcement and assembling SiO₂/Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) amorphous arrays on the surface of SCFs. The properties of the designed SCFs were investigated by various methods including scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), a tensile test, contact angle (CA) test, and an optical test. The results showed that the obtained SCFs possessed a higher tensile strength (55.17 MPa) attributed to the formed abundant hydrogen bonds between the molecular chains of the starch, cellulose fiber, and polyvinyl alcohol. Benefiting from the nanostructure with rough surface which were modified by materials with low surface free energy, the contact angle and sliding angle of the film reached up to 154° and 2°, respectively. The colors which were produced by the constructive interference of the coherent scattered light could cover all of the visible regions by tuning the diameters of the SiO₂ nanoparticles. The strategy in the present study not only reinforces the mechanical strength and water resistance of SCFs but also provides an environmentally friendly way to color the them, which shows unprecedented application potential in packaging materials of the starch composite films.     

用磁控溅射法制备的Ag-MgF2的复合薄膜的研究

采用RF磁控溅射方法制备了Ag-MgF2复合薄膜.通过XRD测量,发现当退火温度在300～500℃时,Ag以晶态形式镶嵌在非晶态介质中;当退火温度低于300℃时候,Ag以非晶态形式存在.在分层镀Ag和MgF2薄膜后,经过热处理使Ag颗粒扩散在MgF2介质中,通过AFM观察,对复合薄膜形貌进行了分析:如果先镀MgF2薄膜,再镀Ag薄膜,发现Ag颗粒主要分布在薄膜的表面,并且富集形成较大的颗粒,表现出块体Ag的吸收特性.而先镀Ag薄膜,然后再镀MgF2薄膜,经过热处理,可以形成Ag颗粒均匀镶嵌在介质中形成的复合薄膜.同时对样品的吸收特性也进行了研究.     

Metal–Organic Gel‐Derived FexOy/Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Films for Enhanced Lithium Storage

The development of cost‐effective and flexible electrodes is demanding in the field of energy storage. Herein, flexible Fe_xO_y/nitrogen‐doped carbon films (Fe_xO_y/NC‐MOG) are prepared by facile electrospinning of Fe‐based metal–organic gels (MOGs) followed by high‐temperature carbonization. This approach allows the even mixing of fragile coordination polymers with polyacrylonitrile into flexible films while reserving the structural characteristics of coordination polymers. After thermal treatment, Fe_xO_y/NC‐MOG films possess uniformly distributed Fe_xO_y nanoparticles and larger accessible surface areas than traditional Fe_xO_y‐NC films without MOG. Taking advantage of the unique structure, Fe_xO_y/NC‐MOG exhibits a superior rate performance (449.8 mA h g^?1 at 5000 mA g^–1) and long cycle life (629.3 mA h g^–1 after 500 cycles at 1000 mA g^–1) when used as additive‐free anodes in lithium‐ion batteries.     

纳米电子器件呼唤真空化学研究

纳米电子器件是微电子器件发展的下一代 ,现有微电子器件的主要材料是极纯的硅、锗和镓砷等晶体半导体。纳米电子器件有可能是以有机或有机 /无机复合晶体薄膜为主要材料 ,要求纯度更高 ,结构更完善。真空制备的清洁环境 ,有希望加工组装出纳米电子器件所要求的结构。故本文建议开展真空化学研究