Motivated by recent studies of the cluster Mott insulator candidate compound Nb_(3)Cl_(8),this study performs^(93)Nb and^(35)Cl nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)measurements to investigate the electron correlations.Belo...Motivated by recent studies of the cluster Mott insulator candidate compound Nb_(3)Cl_(8),this study performs^(93)Nb and^(35)Cl nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)measurements to investigate the electron correlations.Below the structural transition temperature T_(s)∼97 K,all satellites of the^(93)Nb NMR spectra split into three distinct peaks,which suggests symmetry lowering due to the structural transition and could be attributed to the change in the Nb-Nb bond-lengths of the Nb3 clusters.The spin-lattice relaxation rate 1/T_(1)divided by the temperature T,1/T_(1)T,increases upon cooling to T_(s)for all Cl sites,whereas only the Knight shift K of Cl located at the center of the Nb3 clusters exhibits a temperature dependence similar to that observed in magnetic susceptibility.These findings collectively demonstrate the existence of strong spin correlations between the Nb atoms in Nb_(3)Cl_(8),which are closely associated with Mottness.展开更多
The antiferromagnetic(AFM)semimetal NdSb is well known for the interplay between its exotic magnetism and topological properties.However,its magnetism remains poorly understood.In this study,we thoroughly investigated...The antiferromagnetic(AFM)semimetal NdSb is well known for the interplay between its exotic magnetism and topological properties.However,its magnetism remains poorly understood.In this study,we thoroughly investigated the magnetization of NdSb single crystals with a high magnetic field(H)of up to 30T applied in various directions.We found that the AFM phase is suppressed by a magnetic field of 9.41T when H‖[100]and 11.25T when H‖[110],whereas the suppression field ranges from 9.41 to 10.67T with a hysteresis of 1.26T when H‖[111].The magnetization of H‖[100],which is an easy direction with a typical magnetic transition,was studied in detail.The AFM phase with H‖[100]was suppressed at lower temperatures,disappearing at approximately 6.25 K.The critical exponents β=0.234(3),γ=0.824(6),and δ=4.90(6)were obtained for H‖[100],and aligned with a tricritical mean-field model.Analysis of the critical behavior suggests a fieldinduced tricritical phenomenon for H‖[100].An H-T phase diagram for an NdSb single crystal was constructed for H‖[100],revealing a field-induced first-order transition and a tricritical point(TCP)at T_(tr)=6.25K and H_(tr)=9.41 T.The clarification of the multiple magnetic phases and transitions in NdSb provides crucial insights into the correlation between its magnetism and topology.展开更多
Kibble-Zurek scaling is the scaling of the density of topological defects formed via the Kibble-Zurek mechanism with respect to the rate at which a system is cooled across a continuous phase transition.Recently,the de...Kibble-Zurek scaling is the scaling of the density of topological defects formed via the Kibble-Zurek mechanism with respect to the rate at which a system is cooled across a continuous phase transition.Recently,the density of the topological defects formed via the Kibble-Zurek mechanism was estimated for a system cooled through a first-order phase transition rather than conventional continuous transitions.Here we address the problem of whether such defects generated across a first-order phase transition exhibit Kibble-Zurek scaling similar to the case in continuous phase transitions.We show that any possible Kibble-Zurek scaling for the topological defects can only be a very rough approximation due to an intrinsic field responsible for the scaling.However,complete universal scaling for other properties does exist.展开更多
In recent years,ionic modulation,particularly hydrogen intercalation,has gained attention as a powerful method for tuning the properties of materials.Although the SrFeO_(x)system is similar to SrCoO_(x),which can be p...In recent years,ionic modulation,particularly hydrogen intercalation,has gained attention as a powerful method for tuning the properties of materials.Although the SrFeO_(x)system is similar to SrCoO_(x),which can be protonated to the HSrCoO_(2.5)phase,it remains a challenge for the hydrogenation of SrFeO_(2.5).In this study,starting from the perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ),we achieved hydrogen intercalation and obtained stable hydrogenated brownmillerite-phase HSrFeO_(2.5)via Pt-catalyzed H-spillover at room temperature.The results indicate that the hydrogenation process is accompanied by the simultaneous oxygen ionic release,that is,perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ)is the prerequisite for the hydrogen-induced phase transition.Subsequently,upon hydrogenation,the entire phase transition cycle among the perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ),brownmillerite SrFeO_(2.5),and the hydrogenated HSrFeO_(2.5)phase,is completed.Furthermore,SrFeO_(3−δ)exhibits a remarkable 9.4%lattice expansion,and its electronic state undergoes a multi-step evolution,transforming from a pristine helical antiferromagnetic insulator to a bad metal,eventually returning to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Based on the obtained results,we fabricated microscale patterns with varied surface morphologies and electrical conductivities that can be used in fabricating electronic devices.This study presents a novel approach for modulating the properties of correlated and functional materials.展开更多
We study the influence of disorder on the Moore–Read state by principal component analysis(PCA),which is one of the ground state candidates for the 5/2 fractional Hall state.By using PCA,the topological features of t...We study the influence of disorder on the Moore–Read state by principal component analysis(PCA),which is one of the ground state candidates for the 5/2 fractional Hall state.By using PCA,the topological features of the ground state wave functions with different disorder strengths can be distilled.As the disorder strength increases,the Moore–Read state will be destroyed.We explore the phase transition by analyzing the overlaps between the random sample wave functions and the topologically distilled state.The cross-point between the amplitudes of the principal component and its counterpart is the phase transition point.Additionally,the origin of the second component comes from the excited states,which is different from the Laughlin state.展开更多
The interplay between electronic topological phase transitions and superconductivity in the field of condensed matter physics has consistently captivated researchers.Here we have succeeded in modulating the Lifshitz t...The interplay between electronic topological phase transitions and superconductivity in the field of condensed matter physics has consistently captivated researchers.Here we have succeeded in modulating the Lifshitz transition by pressure and realized superconductivity.At 25.7 GPa,superconductivity with a transition temperature of 1.9 K has been observed in 3R-NbS_(2).The Hall coefficient changes from negative to positive at 14 GPa,indicating a Lifshitz transition in 3R-NbS_(2),and the carrier concentration continues to increase with increasing pressure.X-ray diffraction results indicate that the appearance of superconductivity cannot be attributable to structural transitions.Based on theoretical calculations,the emergence of a new band is attributed to the Lifshitz transition and the new band coincides with the Fermi surface at the pressure of 30 GPa.These findings provide new insights into the relationship between the Lifshitz transition and superconductivity.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)moirésuperlattices with a small twist in orientation exhibit a broad range of physical properties due to the complicated intralayer and interlayer interactions modulated by the twist angle.Here...Two-dimensional(2D)moirésuperlattices with a small twist in orientation exhibit a broad range of physical properties due to the complicated intralayer and interlayer interactions modulated by the twist angle.Here,we report a metal-semiconductor phase transition in homojunction moirésuperlattices of NiS_2 and PtTe_2 with large twist angles based on high-throughput screening of 2D materials MX_(2)(M=Ni,Pd,Pt;X=S,Se,Te)via density functional theory(DFT)calculations.Firstly,the calculations for different stacking configurations(AA,AB and AC)reveal that AA stacking ones are stable for all the bilayer MX_(2).The metallic or semiconducting properties of these 2D materials remain invariable for different stacking without twisting except for NiS_2 and PtTe_2.For the twisted configurations,NiS_2 transfers from metal to semiconductor when the twist angles are 21.79°,27.79°,32.20°and 60°.PtTe_2 exhibits a similar transition at 60°.The phase transition is due to the weakened d-p orbital hybridization around the Fermi level as the interlayer distance increases in the twisted configurations.Further calculations of untwisted bilayers with increasing interlayer distance demonstrate that all the materials undergo metal-semiconductor phase transition with the increased interlayer distance because of the weakened d-p orbital hybridization.These findings provide fundamental insights into tuning the electronic properties of moirésuperlattices with large twist angles.展开更多
Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhi...Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhibit neat and well-defined kagome bands near the Fermi level,which are more easily realized in the absence of interlayer interactions.However,this absence also destabilizes the monolayer forms of many bulk kagome materials,posing significant challenges to their discovery.In this work,we propose a strategy to address this challenge by utilizing oxygen vacancies in transition metal oxides within a“1+3”design framework.Through high-throughput computational screening of 349 candidate materials,we identified 12 thermodynamically stable kagome monolayers with diverse electronic and magnetic properties.These materials were classified into three categories based on their lattice geometry,symmetry,band gaps,and magnetic configurations.Detailed analysis of three representative monolayers revealed kagome band features near their Fermi levels,with orbital contributions varying between oxygen 2p and transition metal d states.This study demonstrates the feasibility of the“1+3”strategy,offering a promising approach to uncovering low-dimensional kagome materials and advancing the exploration of their quantum phenomena.展开更多
The spectroscopic and transition properties of strontium chloride(SrCl)are investigated based on the theoretical approach of ab initio quantum chemistry.The calculation accuracy is improved by introducing Davidson cor...The spectroscopic and transition properties of strontium chloride(SrCl)are investigated based on the theoretical approach of ab initio quantum chemistry.The calculation accuracy is improved by introducing Davidson correction,core-valence correlation(CV),the scalar relativistic and spin–orbit coupling(SOC)effects.The results show that the spectroscopic constants of X^(2)S^(+)and A^(2)∏states are consistent with the experimental results.The spectroscopic and molecular constants of most highly excited electronic states are reported for the first time.The permanent dipole moment(PDMs)and the spin–orbit(SO)matrix element have a sudden change for the avoidance of crossing.The potential energy curves(PECs)of the 14 L–S states split into 30Ωstates.The splitting energy of A^(2)∏is 290.76 cm^(-1),which has a little difference from the experimental value 295.597 cm^(-1).Finally,the transition properties are given,including transition dipole moment(TDMs),Franck–Canton factor(FCFs)and radiation lifetime.It is found that the calculated radiation lifetime is in the order of 10 ns.The research will provide a theoretical reference for the feasibility of laser cooling of SrCl molecule.The dataset that supported the findings of this study is available in Science Data Bank,with the link https://www.doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00218.展开更多
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.T...Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.The strain-induced out-of-plane deformations in 2D TMDCs lead to diverse excitonic behaviors and versatile modulations in optical properties,paving the way for the development of advanced quantum technologies,flexible optoelectronic materials,and straintronic devices.Research on local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs has been delved into fabrication techniques,electronic state variations,and quantum optical applications.This review begins by summarizing the state-of-the-art methods for introducing local strain into 2D TMDCs,followed by an exploration of the impact of local strain engineering on optical properties.The intriguing phenomena resulting from local strain,such as exciton funnelling and anti-funnelling,are also discussed.We then shift the focus to the application of locally strained 2D TMDCs as quantum emitters,with various strategies outlined for modulating the properties of TMDC-based quantum emitters.Finally,we discuss the remaining questions in this field and provide an outlook on the future of local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs.展开更多
Correction to:Nano-Micro Letters(2025)17:123 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01654-y Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that Dr.Mohamed Bououdina’s affiliation needed to be corre...Correction to:Nano-Micro Letters(2025)17:123 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01654-y Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that Dr.Mohamed Bououdina’s affiliation needed to be corrected from 1 to 2.The correct author affiliation has been provided in this Correction and the original article[1]has been corrected.展开更多
Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effec...Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effective Hamiltonian method in conjuction with the phase-field model, we have successfully reproduced the thermal hysteresis observed in ferroelectric materials during phase transitions. The computational results regarding the electrocaloric effect from these two different computational scales closely align with experimental measurements. Furthermore, we analyze how the first-order ferroelectric phase transition gradually diminishes with an increasing applied electric field, exhibiting characteristics of second-order-like phase transition. By employing the characteristic parameters of thermal hysteresis, we have established a pathway for calculations across different computational scales, thereby providing theoretical support for further investigations into the properties of ferroelectric materials through concurrent multiscale simulations.展开更多
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is one of the most attractive approaches to addressing the global freshwater shortage.However,achieving an integrated high evaporation rate,salt harvesting,and multifunctionality i...Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is one of the most attractive approaches to addressing the global freshwater shortage.However,achieving an integrated high evaporation rate,salt harvesting,and multifunctionality in evaporator is still a crucial challenge.Here,a novel composite membrane with biomimetic micronanostructured superhydrophobic surface is designed via ultrafast laser etching technology.Attractively,the double-transition-metal(V_(1/2)Mo_(1/2))_(2)CT_(x)MXene nanomaterials as a photothermal layer,exhibiting the enhanced photothermal conversion performance due to elevated joint densities of states,which enables high populations of photoexcited carrier relaxation and heat release,provides a new insight into the photothermal conversion mechanism for multiple principal element MXene.Hence,the(V_(1/2)Mo_(1/2))_(2)CT_(x)MXene-200 composite membrane can achieve a high evaporation rate of 2.23 kg m^(−2)h^(−1)under one sun,owing to the enhanced“light trap”effect,photothermal conversion,and high-throughput water transfer.Synergetically,the membrane can induce the directed precipitation of salt at the membrane edge,thus enabling salt harvesting for recycling and zero-emission of brine water.Moreover,the composite membrane is endowed with excellent multifunctionality of anti-/de-icing,anti-fouling,and antibacterial,overcoming the disadvantage that versatility is difficult to be compatible.Therefore,the evaporator and the promising strategy hold great potential for the practical application of solar evaporation.展开更多
Reversible solid oxide cells(RSOCs)are capable of converting various energy resources,between electricity and chemical fuels,with high efficiency and flexibility,making them suitable for grid balancing and renewable e...Reversible solid oxide cells(RSOCs)are capable of converting various energy resources,between electricity and chemical fuels,with high efficiency and flexibility,making them suitable for grid balancing and renewable energy consumption.However,the practical application of RSOCs is still limited by the insufficient activity and stability of the electrodes in different operating modes.Herein,a highly efficient symmetrical electrode composed of La_(0.3)Sr_(0.6)Ti_(0.1)Co_(0.2)Fe_(0.7)O_(3-δ)(LSTCF)nanofibers and in situ exsolved Co_(3)Fe_(7) nanoparticles is developed for boosting the performance of RSOCs.The reversible phase transition,high activity and stability of the electrode have been confirmed by a combination of experimental(e.g.,transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption fine structure)and computational studies.Electrolyte-supported RSOCs with the symmetrical electrode demonstrate excellent catalytic activity and stability,achieving a high peak power density of 0.98 W cm^(-2)in the fuel cell mode using H_(2)as the fuel(or 0.53 W cm^(-2)using CH_(4)as the fuel)and a high current density of 1.09 A cm^(-2) at 1.4 V in the CO_(2)electrolysis mode(or 1.03 A cm^(-2)at 1.3 V for H_(2)O electrolysis)at 800℃while maintaining excellent durability for over 100 h.展开更多
Transition metal phosphides(TMPs)have been regarded as alternative hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts owing to their comparable activity to those of noble metal-based catalysts...Transition metal phosphides(TMPs)have been regarded as alternative hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts owing to their comparable activity to those of noble metal-based catalysts.TMPs have been produced in various morphologies,including hollow and porous nanostructures,which are features deemed desirable for electrocatalytic materials.Templated synthesis routes are often responsible for such morphologies.This paper reviews the latest advances and existing challenges in the synthesis of TMP-based OER and HER catalysts through templated methods.A comprehensive review of the structure-property-performance of TMP-based HER and OER catalysts prepared using different templates is presented.The discussion proceeds according to application,first by HER and further divided among the types of templates used-from hard templates,sacrificial templates,and soft templates to the emerging dynamic hydrogen bubble template.OER catalysts are then reviewed and grouped according to their morphology.Finally,prospective research directions for the synthesis of hollow and porous TMP-based catalysts,such as improvements on both activity and stability of TMPs,design of environmentally benign templates and processes,and analysis of the reaction mechanism through advanced material characterization techniques and theoretical calculations,are suggested.展开更多
Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that the author Hun-Gi Jung should be affiliated as 3,4 and 5 instead of 4 and 5.The author’s name“A.-Yeon Kim”needed to be updated to“A-Yeon ...Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that the author Hun-Gi Jung should be affiliated as 3,4 and 5 instead of 4 and 5.The author’s name“A.-Yeon Kim”needed to be updated to“A-Yeon Kim”,removing the period.The correct author’s name and affiliation have been provided in this Correction.The original article[1]has been corrected.展开更多
What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law kn...What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law known as Homes'law,there is a growing consensus in the community that the Tc value of the cuprate superconductors is closely linked to the superfluid density(ρ_(s))of its ground state and the conductivity(σ)of its normal state.However,all the data supporting this empirical law(ρ_(s)=AσT_(c))have been obtained from the ambientpressure superconductors.In this study,we present the first high-pressure results about the connection of the quantities of ρ_(s) and σ with T_(c),through the studies on the Bi_(1.74)Pb_(0.38)Sr_(1.88)CuO_(6+δ)and Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ),in which the value of their high-pressure resistivity(ρ=1/σ)is achieved by adopting our newly established method,while the quantity ofρs is extracted using Homes'law.We highlight that the Tc values are strongly linked to the joint response factors of magnetic field and electric field,i.e.,ρ_(s) and σ,respectively,implying that the physics determining T_(c) is governed by the intrinsic electromagnetic fields of the system.展开更多
The laminated transition metal disulfides(TMDs),which are well known as typical two-dimensional(2D)semiconductive materials,possess a unique layered structure,leading to their wide-spread applications in various field...The laminated transition metal disulfides(TMDs),which are well known as typical two-dimensional(2D)semiconductive materials,possess a unique layered structure,leading to their wide-spread applications in various fields,such as catalysis,energy storage,sensing,etc.In recent years,a lot of research work on TMDs based functional materials in the fields of electromagnetic wave absorption(EMA)has been carried out.Therefore,it is of great significance to elaborate the influence of TMDs on EMA in time to speed up the application.In this review,recent advances in the development of electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbers based on TMDs,ranging from the VIB group to the VB group are summarized.Their compositions,microstructures,electronic properties,and synthesis methods are presented in detail.Particularly,the modulation of structure engineering from the aspects of heterostructures,defects,morphologies and phases are systematically summarized,focusing on optimizing impedance matching and increasing dielectric and magnetic losses in the EMA materials with tunable EMW absorption performance.Milestones as well as the challenges are also identified to guide the design of new TMDs based dielectric EMA materials with high performance.展开更多
Supercapacitors(SCs)are considered promising energy storge systems because of their outstanding power density,fast charge and discharge rate and long-term cycling stability.The exploitation of cheap and efficient elec...Supercapacitors(SCs)are considered promising energy storge systems because of their outstanding power density,fast charge and discharge rate and long-term cycling stability.The exploitation of cheap and efficient electrode materials is the key to improve the performance of supercapacitors.As the battery-type materials,transition metal phosphides(TMPs)possess high theoretical specific capacity,good electrical conductivity and superior structural stability,which have been extensively studied to be electrode materials for supercapacitors.In this review,we summarize the up-to-date progress on TMPs materials from diversified synthetic methods,diverse nanostructures and several prominent TMPs and their composites in application of supercapacitors.In the end,we also propose the remaining challenges toward the rational discovery and synthesis of high-performance TMP electrodes materials for energy storage.展开更多
Aqueous sodium-ion batteries(ASIBs)and aqueous potassium-ion batteries(APIBs)present significant potential for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness,safety,and environmental compatibility.Nonethel...Aqueous sodium-ion batteries(ASIBs)and aqueous potassium-ion batteries(APIBs)present significant potential for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness,safety,and environmental compatibility.Nonetheless,the intricate energy storage mechanisms in aqueous electrolytes place stringent require-ments on the host materials.Prussian blue analogs(PBAs),with their open three-dimensional framework and facile synthesis,stand out as leading candidates for aqueous energy storage.However,PBAs possess a swift capacity fade and limited cycle longevity,for their structural integrity is compromised by the pronounced dis-solution of transition metal(TM)ions in the aqueous milieu.This manuscript provides an exhaustive review of the recent advancements concerning PBAs in ASIBs and APIBs.The dissolution mechanisms of TM ions in PBAs,informed by their structural attributes and redox processes,are thoroughly examined.Moreover,this study delves into innovative design tactics to alleviate the dissolution issue of TM ions.In conclusion,the paper consolidates various strategies for suppressing the dissolution of TM ions in PBAs and posits avenues for prospective exploration of high-safety aqueous sodium-/potassium-ion batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Projects of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403402,2023YFA1406103,2024YFA1409200,2024YFA1611302,and 2023YFF0718400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374142,12304170,W2411004,and 12374197)+3 种基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.JQ23001)the Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics(Grant No.2024BNLCMPKF005)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2023B151520013)supported by the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility(SECUF,https://cstr.cn/31123.02.SECUF)。
文摘Motivated by recent studies of the cluster Mott insulator candidate compound Nb_(3)Cl_(8),this study performs^(93)Nb and^(35)Cl nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)measurements to investigate the electron correlations.Below the structural transition temperature T_(s)∼97 K,all satellites of the^(93)Nb NMR spectra split into three distinct peaks,which suggests symmetry lowering due to the structural transition and could be attributed to the change in the Nb-Nb bond-lengths of the Nb3 clusters.The spin-lattice relaxation rate 1/T_(1)divided by the temperature T,1/T_(1)T,increases upon cooling to T_(s)for all Cl sites,whereas only the Knight shift K of Cl located at the center of the Nb3 clusters exhibits a temperature dependence similar to that observed in magnetic susceptibility.These findings collectively demonstrate the existence of strong spin correlations between the Nb atoms in Nb_(3)Cl_(8),which are closely associated with Mottness.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFA1611103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374128,12374129,12074386,11974181,12204006,and 12250410238)+6 种基金the Fujian Natural Science Foundation Project(Grant No.2024J08082)the Foundation for the Introduction of High-Level Talents and the Scientific Research Launch Project of Sanming University(Grant No.113/KD23016P)Fujian Key Technology Innovation Projects(University Category)(Grant No.2022G02010)the Anhui Provincial Major S&T Project(Grant No.202305a12020005)the Alliance of International Science Organizations(Grant Nos.ANSO-VF-2022-03 and ANSO-VF-2023-03)supported by the Basic Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Based on Major Scientific Infrastructures(Grant No.JZHKYPT-2021-08)the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of Anhui Province under Contract No.AHHMFX-2020-02。
文摘The antiferromagnetic(AFM)semimetal NdSb is well known for the interplay between its exotic magnetism and topological properties.However,its magnetism remains poorly understood.In this study,we thoroughly investigated the magnetization of NdSb single crystals with a high magnetic field(H)of up to 30T applied in various directions.We found that the AFM phase is suppressed by a magnetic field of 9.41T when H‖[100]and 11.25T when H‖[110],whereas the suppression field ranges from 9.41 to 10.67T with a hysteresis of 1.26T when H‖[111].The magnetization of H‖[100],which is an easy direction with a typical magnetic transition,was studied in detail.The AFM phase with H‖[100]was suppressed at lower temperatures,disappearing at approximately 6.25 K.The critical exponents β=0.234(3),γ=0.824(6),and δ=4.90(6)were obtained for H‖[100],and aligned with a tricritical mean-field model.Analysis of the critical behavior suggests a fieldinduced tricritical phenomenon for H‖[100].An H-T phase diagram for an NdSb single crystal was constructed for H‖[100],revealing a field-induced first-order transition and a tricritical point(TCP)at T_(tr)=6.25K and H_(tr)=9.41 T.The clarification of the multiple magnetic phases and transitions in NdSb provides crucial insights into the correlation between its magnetism and topology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12175316)。
文摘Kibble-Zurek scaling is the scaling of the density of topological defects formed via the Kibble-Zurek mechanism with respect to the rate at which a system is cooled across a continuous phase transition.Recently,the density of the topological defects formed via the Kibble-Zurek mechanism was estimated for a system cooled through a first-order phase transition rather than conventional continuous transitions.Here we address the problem of whether such defects generated across a first-order phase transition exhibit Kibble-Zurek scaling similar to the case in continuous phase transitions.We show that any possible Kibble-Zurek scaling for the topological defects can only be a very rough approximation due to an intrinsic field responsible for the scaling.However,complete universal scaling for other properties does exist.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403000 and 2024YFA1408302)the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR-047)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences of China(Grant No.XDB33000000)。
文摘In recent years,ionic modulation,particularly hydrogen intercalation,has gained attention as a powerful method for tuning the properties of materials.Although the SrFeO_(x)system is similar to SrCoO_(x),which can be protonated to the HSrCoO_(2.5)phase,it remains a challenge for the hydrogenation of SrFeO_(2.5).In this study,starting from the perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ),we achieved hydrogen intercalation and obtained stable hydrogenated brownmillerite-phase HSrFeO_(2.5)via Pt-catalyzed H-spillover at room temperature.The results indicate that the hydrogenation process is accompanied by the simultaneous oxygen ionic release,that is,perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ)is the prerequisite for the hydrogen-induced phase transition.Subsequently,upon hydrogenation,the entire phase transition cycle among the perovskite SrFeO_(3−δ),brownmillerite SrFeO_(2.5),and the hydrogenated HSrFeO_(2.5)phase,is completed.Furthermore,SrFeO_(3−δ)exhibits a remarkable 9.4%lattice expansion,and its electronic state undergoes a multi-step evolution,transforming from a pristine helical antiferromagnetic insulator to a bad metal,eventually returning to an antiferromagnetic insulator.Based on the obtained results,we fabricated microscale patterns with varied surface morphologies and electrical conductivities that can be used in fabricating electronic devices.This study presents a novel approach for modulating the properties of correlated and functional materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104075 and 12347101).
文摘We study the influence of disorder on the Moore–Read state by principal component analysis(PCA),which is one of the ground state candidates for the 5/2 fractional Hall state.By using PCA,the topological features of the ground state wave functions with different disorder strengths can be distilled.As the disorder strength increases,the Moore–Read state will be destroyed.We explore the phase transition by analyzing the overlaps between the random sample wave functions and the topologically distilled state.The cross-point between the amplitudes of the principal component and its counterpart is the phase transition point.Additionally,the origin of the second component comes from the excited states,which is different from the Laughlin state.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1405500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52072188 and 12304072)+1 种基金Program for Science and Technology Innovation Team in Zhejiang(Grant No.2021R01004)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(Grant No.2021J121)。
文摘The interplay between electronic topological phase transitions and superconductivity in the field of condensed matter physics has consistently captivated researchers.Here we have succeeded in modulating the Lifshitz transition by pressure and realized superconductivity.At 25.7 GPa,superconductivity with a transition temperature of 1.9 K has been observed in 3R-NbS_(2).The Hall coefficient changes from negative to positive at 14 GPa,indicating a Lifshitz transition in 3R-NbS_(2),and the carrier concentration continues to increase with increasing pressure.X-ray diffraction results indicate that the appearance of superconductivity cannot be attributable to structural transitions.Based on theoretical calculations,the emergence of a new band is attributed to the Lifshitz transition and the new band coincides with the Fermi surface at the pressure of 30 GPa.These findings provide new insights into the relationship between the Lifshitz transition and superconductivity.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52472153,11704081,62488201)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1204100)+2 种基金National Science and Technology Innovation Talent Cultivation Program(Grant No.2023BZRC016)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2020GXNSFAA297182)the special fund for“Guangxi Bagui Scholars”。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)moirésuperlattices with a small twist in orientation exhibit a broad range of physical properties due to the complicated intralayer and interlayer interactions modulated by the twist angle.Here,we report a metal-semiconductor phase transition in homojunction moirésuperlattices of NiS_2 and PtTe_2 with large twist angles based on high-throughput screening of 2D materials MX_(2)(M=Ni,Pd,Pt;X=S,Se,Te)via density functional theory(DFT)calculations.Firstly,the calculations for different stacking configurations(AA,AB and AC)reveal that AA stacking ones are stable for all the bilayer MX_(2).The metallic or semiconducting properties of these 2D materials remain invariable for different stacking without twisting except for NiS_2 and PtTe_2.For the twisted configurations,NiS_2 transfers from metal to semiconductor when the twist angles are 21.79°,27.79°,32.20°and 60°.PtTe_2 exhibits a similar transition at 60°.The phase transition is due to the weakened d-p orbital hybridization around the Fermi level as the interlayer distance increases in the twisted configurations.Further calculations of untwisted bilayers with increasing interlayer distance demonstrate that all the materials undergo metal-semiconductor phase transition with the increased interlayer distance because of the weakened d-p orbital hybridization.These findings provide fundamental insights into tuning the electronic properties of moirésuperlattices with large twist angles.
基金financial support from the National Key Research&Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104504,52461160327 and 92477205)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Research Funds of Renmin University of China[Grant Nos.22XNKJ30(W.J.)and 24XNKJ17(C.W.)]。
文摘Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhibit neat and well-defined kagome bands near the Fermi level,which are more easily realized in the absence of interlayer interactions.However,this absence also destabilizes the monolayer forms of many bulk kagome materials,posing significant challenges to their discovery.In this work,we propose a strategy to address this challenge by utilizing oxygen vacancies in transition metal oxides within a“1+3”design framework.Through high-throughput computational screening of 349 candidate materials,we identified 12 thermodynamically stable kagome monolayers with diverse electronic and magnetic properties.These materials were classified into three categories based on their lattice geometry,symmetry,band gaps,and magnetic configurations.Detailed analysis of three representative monolayers revealed kagome band features near their Fermi levels,with orbital contributions varying between oxygen 2p and transition metal d states.This study demonstrates the feasibility of the“1+3”strategy,offering a promising approach to uncovering low-dimensional kagome materials and advancing the exploration of their quantum phenomena.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11564019,11147158,and 12464032)the Department of Education Foundation of Jiangxi Province of China(Grant No.GJJ2401520).
文摘The spectroscopic and transition properties of strontium chloride(SrCl)are investigated based on the theoretical approach of ab initio quantum chemistry.The calculation accuracy is improved by introducing Davidson correction,core-valence correlation(CV),the scalar relativistic and spin–orbit coupling(SOC)effects.The results show that the spectroscopic constants of X^(2)S^(+)and A^(2)∏states are consistent with the experimental results.The spectroscopic and molecular constants of most highly excited electronic states are reported for the first time.The permanent dipole moment(PDMs)and the spin–orbit(SO)matrix element have a sudden change for the avoidance of crossing.The potential energy curves(PECs)of the 14 L–S states split into 30Ωstates.The splitting energy of A^(2)∏is 290.76 cm^(-1),which has a little difference from the experimental value 295.597 cm^(-1).Finally,the transition properties are given,including transition dipole moment(TDMs),Franck–Canton factor(FCFs)and radiation lifetime.It is found that the calculated radiation lifetime is in the order of 10 ns.The research will provide a theoretical reference for the feasibility of laser cooling of SrCl molecule.The dataset that supported the findings of this study is available in Science Data Bank,with the link https://www.doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00218.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62205223)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2023A1515011455)+6 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.20231121120748002)support from Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(Grant Nos.2019ZT08L101)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2023A1515110091)Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.JSGGKQTD20221101115701006)support from National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1401100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104317)Scientific Instrument Developing Project of Shenzhen University(Grant Nos.2023YQ003)。
文摘Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.The strain-induced out-of-plane deformations in 2D TMDCs lead to diverse excitonic behaviors and versatile modulations in optical properties,paving the way for the development of advanced quantum technologies,flexible optoelectronic materials,and straintronic devices.Research on local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs has been delved into fabrication techniques,electronic state variations,and quantum optical applications.This review begins by summarizing the state-of-the-art methods for introducing local strain into 2D TMDCs,followed by an exploration of the impact of local strain engineering on optical properties.The intriguing phenomena resulting from local strain,such as exciton funnelling and anti-funnelling,are also discussed.We then shift the focus to the application of locally strained 2D TMDCs as quantum emitters,with various strategies outlined for modulating the properties of TMDC-based quantum emitters.Finally,we discuss the remaining questions in this field and provide an outlook on the future of local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs.
文摘Correction to:Nano-Micro Letters(2025)17:123 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01654-y Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that Dr.Mohamed Bououdina’s affiliation needed to be corrected from 1 to 2.The correct author affiliation has been provided in this Correction and the original article[1]has been corrected.
基金Project supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52372100)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2019YFA0307900)。
文摘Based on the principles of thermodynamics, we elucidate the fundamental reasons behind the hysteresis of spontaneous polarization in ferroelectric materials during heating and cooling processes. By utilizing the effective Hamiltonian method in conjuction with the phase-field model, we have successfully reproduced the thermal hysteresis observed in ferroelectric materials during phase transitions. The computational results regarding the electrocaloric effect from these two different computational scales closely align with experimental measurements. Furthermore, we analyze how the first-order ferroelectric phase transition gradually diminishes with an increasing applied electric field, exhibiting characteristics of second-order-like phase transition. By employing the characteristic parameters of thermal hysteresis, we have established a pathway for calculations across different computational scales, thereby providing theoretical support for further investigations into the properties of ferroelectric materials through concurrent multiscale simulations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2106216,52331004)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022ZD12)+5 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(2023ZLGX05,2023CXGC010406)the Taishan Scholarship of Climbing Plan(No.tspd20230603)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(202461105)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M732677)Shandong Province Postdoctoral Innovation Project(SDCX-ZG-202303086)Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education(LOEC-202309).
文摘Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is one of the most attractive approaches to addressing the global freshwater shortage.However,achieving an integrated high evaporation rate,salt harvesting,and multifunctionality in evaporator is still a crucial challenge.Here,a novel composite membrane with biomimetic micronanostructured superhydrophobic surface is designed via ultrafast laser etching technology.Attractively,the double-transition-metal(V_(1/2)Mo_(1/2))_(2)CT_(x)MXene nanomaterials as a photothermal layer,exhibiting the enhanced photothermal conversion performance due to elevated joint densities of states,which enables high populations of photoexcited carrier relaxation and heat release,provides a new insight into the photothermal conversion mechanism for multiple principal element MXene.Hence,the(V_(1/2)Mo_(1/2))_(2)CT_(x)MXene-200 composite membrane can achieve a high evaporation rate of 2.23 kg m^(−2)h^(−1)under one sun,owing to the enhanced“light trap”effect,photothermal conversion,and high-throughput water transfer.Synergetically,the membrane can induce the directed precipitation of salt at the membrane edge,thus enabling salt harvesting for recycling and zero-emission of brine water.Moreover,the composite membrane is endowed with excellent multifunctionality of anti-/de-icing,anti-fouling,and antibacterial,overcoming the disadvantage that versatility is difficult to be compatible.Therefore,the evaporator and the promising strategy hold great potential for the practical application of solar evaporation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52377212 and 51877173)program of Beijing Huairou Laboratory(ZD2022006A)+2 种基金the Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province(2023-YBGY-057)the State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment(EIPE22314,EIPE22306)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(No.2023-JC-QN-0483).
文摘Reversible solid oxide cells(RSOCs)are capable of converting various energy resources,between electricity and chemical fuels,with high efficiency and flexibility,making them suitable for grid balancing and renewable energy consumption.However,the practical application of RSOCs is still limited by the insufficient activity and stability of the electrodes in different operating modes.Herein,a highly efficient symmetrical electrode composed of La_(0.3)Sr_(0.6)Ti_(0.1)Co_(0.2)Fe_(0.7)O_(3-δ)(LSTCF)nanofibers and in situ exsolved Co_(3)Fe_(7) nanoparticles is developed for boosting the performance of RSOCs.The reversible phase transition,high activity and stability of the electrode have been confirmed by a combination of experimental(e.g.,transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption fine structure)and computational studies.Electrolyte-supported RSOCs with the symmetrical electrode demonstrate excellent catalytic activity and stability,achieving a high peak power density of 0.98 W cm^(-2)in the fuel cell mode using H_(2)as the fuel(or 0.53 W cm^(-2)using CH_(4)as the fuel)and a high current density of 1.09 A cm^(-2) at 1.4 V in the CO_(2)electrolysis mode(or 1.03 A cm^(-2)at 1.3 V for H_(2)O electrolysis)at 800℃while maintaining excellent durability for over 100 h.
基金the support from the CIPHER Project(IIID 2018-008)funded by the Commission on Higher Education-Philippine California Advanced Research Institutes(CHED-PCARI)。
文摘Transition metal phosphides(TMPs)have been regarded as alternative hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts owing to their comparable activity to those of noble metal-based catalysts.TMPs have been produced in various morphologies,including hollow and porous nanostructures,which are features deemed desirable for electrocatalytic materials.Templated synthesis routes are often responsible for such morphologies.This paper reviews the latest advances and existing challenges in the synthesis of TMP-based OER and HER catalysts through templated methods.A comprehensive review of the structure-property-performance of TMP-based HER and OER catalysts prepared using different templates is presented.The discussion proceeds according to application,first by HER and further divided among the types of templates used-from hard templates,sacrificial templates,and soft templates to the emerging dynamic hydrogen bubble template.OER catalysts are then reviewed and grouped according to their morphology.Finally,prospective research directions for the synthesis of hollow and porous TMP-based catalysts,such as improvements on both activity and stability of TMPs,design of environmentally benign templates and processes,and analysis of the reaction mechanism through advanced material characterization techniques and theoretical calculations,are suggested.
文摘Following publication of the original article[1],the authors reported that the author Hun-Gi Jung should be affiliated as 3,4 and 5 instead of 4 and 5.The author’s name“A.-Yeon Kim”needed to be updated to“A-Yeon Kim”,removing the period.The correct author’s name and affiliation have been provided in this Correction.The original article[1]has been corrected.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1401800 and 2022YFA1403900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2032214,12122414,12104487,and 12004419)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000)supported by the US Department of Energy,Office of Basic Energy Sciences(Grant No.DOE-sc0012704)。
文摘What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law known as Homes'law,there is a growing consensus in the community that the Tc value of the cuprate superconductors is closely linked to the superfluid density(ρ_(s))of its ground state and the conductivity(σ)of its normal state.However,all the data supporting this empirical law(ρ_(s)=AσT_(c))have been obtained from the ambientpressure superconductors.In this study,we present the first high-pressure results about the connection of the quantities of ρ_(s) and σ with T_(c),through the studies on the Bi_(1.74)Pb_(0.38)Sr_(1.88)CuO_(6+δ)and Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ),in which the value of their high-pressure resistivity(ρ=1/σ)is achieved by adopting our newly established method,while the quantity ofρs is extracted using Homes'law.We highlight that the Tc values are strongly linked to the joint response factors of magnetic field and electric field,i.e.,ρ_(s) and σ,respectively,implying that the physics determining T_(c) is governed by the intrinsic electromagnetic fields of the system.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52372289,52102368,52072192 and 51977009)Regional Joint Fund for Basic Research and Applied Basic Research of Guangdong Province(No.2020SA001515110905).
文摘The laminated transition metal disulfides(TMDs),which are well known as typical two-dimensional(2D)semiconductive materials,possess a unique layered structure,leading to their wide-spread applications in various fields,such as catalysis,energy storage,sensing,etc.In recent years,a lot of research work on TMDs based functional materials in the fields of electromagnetic wave absorption(EMA)has been carried out.Therefore,it is of great significance to elaborate the influence of TMDs on EMA in time to speed up the application.In this review,recent advances in the development of electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbers based on TMDs,ranging from the VIB group to the VB group are summarized.Their compositions,microstructures,electronic properties,and synthesis methods are presented in detail.Particularly,the modulation of structure engineering from the aspects of heterostructures,defects,morphologies and phases are systematically summarized,focusing on optimizing impedance matching and increasing dielectric and magnetic losses in the EMA materials with tunable EMW absorption performance.Milestones as well as the challenges are also identified to guide the design of new TMDs based dielectric EMA materials with high performance.
基金supported by National Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovations[grant number 202210225259]the Outstanding Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation in Heilongjiang Province(YQ2022E040)+3 种基金the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2022ME166)the Postdoctoral Scientific Research Developmental Fund of Heilongjiang Province(LBH-Q20023)the University Nursing Program for Young Scholars with Creative Talents in Heilongjiang Province(UNPYSCT-2020197)the 111 Project(B20088).
文摘Supercapacitors(SCs)are considered promising energy storge systems because of their outstanding power density,fast charge and discharge rate and long-term cycling stability.The exploitation of cheap and efficient electrode materials is the key to improve the performance of supercapacitors.As the battery-type materials,transition metal phosphides(TMPs)possess high theoretical specific capacity,good electrical conductivity and superior structural stability,which have been extensively studied to be electrode materials for supercapacitors.In this review,we summarize the up-to-date progress on TMPs materials from diversified synthetic methods,diverse nanostructures and several prominent TMPs and their composites in application of supercapacitors.In the end,we also propose the remaining challenges toward the rational discovery and synthesis of high-performance TMP electrodes materials for energy storage.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52373306,52172233,and 51832004)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2023AFA053)the Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(2021CXLH0007).
文摘Aqueous sodium-ion batteries(ASIBs)and aqueous potassium-ion batteries(APIBs)present significant potential for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness,safety,and environmental compatibility.Nonetheless,the intricate energy storage mechanisms in aqueous electrolytes place stringent require-ments on the host materials.Prussian blue analogs(PBAs),with their open three-dimensional framework and facile synthesis,stand out as leading candidates for aqueous energy storage.However,PBAs possess a swift capacity fade and limited cycle longevity,for their structural integrity is compromised by the pronounced dis-solution of transition metal(TM)ions in the aqueous milieu.This manuscript provides an exhaustive review of the recent advancements concerning PBAs in ASIBs and APIBs.The dissolution mechanisms of TM ions in PBAs,informed by their structural attributes and redox processes,are thoroughly examined.Moreover,this study delves into innovative design tactics to alleviate the dissolution issue of TM ions.In conclusion,the paper consolidates various strategies for suppressing the dissolution of TM ions in PBAs and posits avenues for prospective exploration of high-safety aqueous sodium-/potassium-ion batteries.
