Research on charge-ordering state in La0.5Sr0.5MnO2.88 and La0.5Sr0.5Mn0.5Ti0.5O3 systems

The structural, magnetic and transport properties of La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO_2.88 and La_0.5Sr_0.5Mn_0.5Ti_0.5O₃ samples have been investigated systematically. Indeed, this series has been considered to understand the influence of physical parameters such as oxygen deficiency and titanium doping effect in undoped La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ sample. Ceramic material based on La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO_2.88 exhibits interesting behaviours of charge-ordering (CO), ferromagnetic (FM) states and a good conductivity down to the lowest temperatures. The substitution of Ti for Mn destroyed drastically the CO, damaged the motion of itinerant e_g electrons and changed the local parameters of perovskite cell. A change of the structure from tetragonal to rhombohedral symmetry is observed causing a weakening of double-exchange interaction. The experiment results show that the suppression of the CO is sensitive to the variety of Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ ratio. In a field of 8 T at 10 K, FM and CO phase can be evaluated to be ∼20:80 according to the μ_exp/μ_cal ratio for La_0.5Sr_0.5MnO_2.88, whereas the CO state is suppressed for La_0.5Sr_0.5Mn_0.5Ti_0.5O₃ sample, FM and anti-ferromagnetic (AFM) phase are coexisted and evaluated to be ∼54:46, respectively.     

Fabrication and magnetic properties of Ni0.50.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres by electrospinning

NiZn ferrite/polyvinylpyrrolidone composite fibres were prepared by sol–gel assisted electrospinning.Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres with a pure cubic spinel structure were obtained subsequently by calcination of the composite fibres at high temperatures.This paper investigates the thermal decomposition process,structures and morphologies of the electrospun composite fibres and the calcined Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres at different temperatures by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis,x-ray diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy.The magnetic behaviour of the resultant nanofibres was studied by a vibrating sample magnetometer.It is found that the grain sizes of the nanofibres increase significantly and the nanofibre morphology gradually transforms from a porous structure to a necklace-like nanostructure with the increase of calcination temperature.The Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres obtained at 1000 C for 2 h are characterized by a necklace-like morphology and diameters of 100–200 nm.The saturation magnetization of the random Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres increases from 46.5 to 90.2 emu/g when the calcination temperature increases from 450 to 1000 C.The coercivity reaches a maximum value of 11.0 kA/m at a calcination temperature of 600 C.Due to the shape anisotropy,the aligned Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanofibres exhibit an obvious magnetic anisotropy and the ease magnetizing direction is parallel to the nanofibre axis.     

The unusual magnetic and electronic properties of Gd0.5Ba0.5CoO2.9

Magnetic and electrical properties of well-characterized Gd_0.5Ba_0.5CoO_2.9 have been studied carefully in order to compare them with those of other analogous cobaltates of the type Ln_0.5A_0.5CoO₃ (Ln=La, Nd and A=Sr, Ba) which are ferromagnetic. The results show that Gd_0.5Ba_0.5CoO_2.9, which has A-site cation ordering at room temperature, does not become a genuine ferromagnet at low temperatures, but the ferromagnetic interactions observed at 280 K give over to an antiferromagnetic (AFM) state on cooling to 230 K. The AFM state is rendered ferromagnetic on the application of high magnetic fields. The properties can be understood on the basis of phase separation induced by the large A-site cation-disorder, arising from the size mismatch.     

K0.5Bi0.5TiO3—Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3系统铁电陶瓷相界的X射线研究

用X射线衍射方法测定了K_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃—Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃系统不同组分试样的点阵常数和相变温度,确定了四方-三方相界组成。给出了K_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃和Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃的多晶X射线衍射数据。 关键词：     

Picosecond optoelectronic switching in CdS0.5Se0.5

So far only few materials have been investigated for their application in fast opto-electronic switching. These materials are Si, GaAs and InP. The difficulty in obtaining a high resistivity specimen of group IV elemental semiconductors puts constraints on their high power handling capability. Most of the group III–V compounds have the possibility of showing up of Gunn effect at high fields, which has undesirable effect in high voltage switching. We have, therefore, investigated a mixed II–VI compound CdS_0.5Se_0.5 for its potential use as an opto-electronic switch.     

Glassy-ferromagnetic behavior in Eu0.5Sr0.5CoO3

Polycrystalline perovskite cobalt oxide Eu_0.5Sr_0.5CoO₃ was prepared by the conventional solid-state reaction method. X-ray powder patterns indicated the prepared samples are pure, cubic perovskite structure (Pm3?m), and with no evidence of any secondary phases. The dc magnetization and ac susceptibility measurements were carried out to investigate the magnetic properties of the sample, and which indicated that cluster-glasses properties are suppressed with the increasing of the coercive field. We denied the possibility of spin-glasses and the existence of the Hopkinson effect in Eu_0.5Sr_0.5CoO₃ through the temperature-dependent ac susceptibility measurements, and explained the magnetic behavior of Eu_0.5Sr_0.5CoO₃ with the competition between magnetic anisotropy and the external magnetic field.     

Static and dynamic magnetic characteristics of BaCo0.5Mn0.5Ti1.0Fe10O19

The effect of Mn²⁺Co²⁺Ti⁴⁺ substitution on microwave absorption has been studied for BaCo_0.5Mn_0.5Ti_1.0Fe₁₀O₁₉ ferrite-acrylic resin composites in frequency range from 12 to 20 GHz. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer, AC susceptometer and vector network analyzer were used to analyze the structural, magnetic and microwave absorption properties. The results showed that the magnetoplumbite structures for all samples have been formed. Based on microwave measurement on reflectivity, BaCo_0.5Mn_0.5Ti_1.0Fe₁₀O₁₉ may be a good candidate for electromagnetic compatibility and other practical applications at high frequency.     

Structure and magnetic order in La0.7Ca0.3Mn0.5Co0.5O3 and La0.8Sr0.2Mn0.5Co0.5O3 perovskites

In this paper we report the study of the perovskites La_0.7Ca_0.3Mn_0.5Co_0.5O₃ and La_0.8Sr_0.2Mn_0.5Co_0.5O₃ by neutron powder diffraction at various temperatures and magnetization measurements in zero applied field and at low cooling regimes. The replacement of half Mn by Co in La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ and La_0.8Sr_0.2MnO₃ destroys their long-range ferromagnetism exhibiting a cluster glass ferromagnetic order similar to the one observed in many cobaltites.     

First-principles studies on Ti3Si0.5Ge0.5C2 under pressure

The structural, electronic and elastic properties of Ti₃Si_0.5Ge_0.5C₂ have been investigated by using the pseudopotential plane-wave method within the density-functional theory. Our calculated equation of state (EOS) is consistent with the experimental results. The density of states (DOS) indicates that Ti₃Si_xGe_1−xC₂ (x=0, 0.5, 1.0) are metallic, and these compounds have nearly the same electrical conductivity. The elastic constants for Ti₃Si_0.5Ge_0.5C₂ are obtained at zero pressure, which is compared to Ti₃SiC₂ and Ti₃GeC₂. We can conclude that Ti₃Si_0.5Ge_0.5C₂ is brittle in nature by analyzing the ratio between bulk and shear moduli. There appears to be little effect on the electronic and elastic properties with the Ge substitution to Si atoms in Ti₃SiC₂.     

(Al0.1Ga0.9)0.5In0.5P材料的MOCVD生长温度窗口研究

用来制作光电子器件的(Al0.1Ga0.9)0.5 In0.5P为直接带隙的四元合金材料,对应的发光波长为630 nm,在其LP-MOCVD (low press-metalorganic chemical vapor deposition)外延生长过程中温度的高低成为影响其质量的关键,找到合适的生长温度窗口很有必要.实验中分别在700℃,680℃,670℃和660℃的条件下生长出作为发光二极管有源区的(Al0.1Ga0.9)0.5 In0.5P多量子阱结构,通过PL谱的测试对比分析,找出最佳生长温度在670℃附近.之后对比各外延片的PL谱、表面形貌,并对反应室的气流场进行了模拟,对各温度下生长状况的原因作出了深入分析.分析得到,高温下In组分的再蒸发会引起晶格失配并导致位错;低温下O杂质的并入会形成大量非辐射复合中心影响晶体质量,因此导致了(Al0.1Ga0.9)0.5In0.5P生长温度窗口较窄,文章最后提出In源有效浓度的提高是解决高温生长的一条有效途径.     

Synthesis and dielectric characteristics of La0.5Bi0.5MnO3 ceramics

La_0.5Bi_0.5MnO₃ ceramics with a single phase were prepared by a solid-state reaction method, and their dielectric properties were characterized. Two dielectric relaxations with a giant dielectric constant were identified in the temperature range from 125 to 350 K. The electron hopping between Mn³⁺ and Mn⁴⁺ was found to be the origin of the dielectric relaxation at low temperatures (125–200 K) with an activation energy of 0.18 eV. The high temperature (200–350 K) dielectric relaxation can be attributed to the conduction.     

Analysis of low temperature specific heat in Nd0.5Sr0.5MnO3 and R0.5Ca0.5MnO3 (R=Nd,Sm, Dy and Ho) compounds

We report on the specific heat C(T) of doped manganites Nd_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃, Nd_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃, Sm_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃, Dy_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃ and Ho_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃ in the temperature range 2?T?300 K using modified rigid ion model (MRIM). The present specific heat results are in general satisfactory agreement with experimental data except at very low temperatures (i.e. T?12 K). Also a sharp peak observed in the experimental results for these compounds around 5 K could not be revealed by our computed results as they arise due to Schottky-like anomaly. Besides, we have reported the cohesive and the thermal properties of these compounds. The results obtained by us are discussed in detail.     

Ferroelectric-relaxor behavior of (Na0.5K0.5)NbO3-based ceramics

We report that ferroelectric-relaxor behavior is induced by doping of SrO and TiO₂, or BaO and TiO₂ into classic ferroelectric (Na_0.5K_0.5)NbO₃. It is found that [(Na_0.5K_0.5)_0.9Sr_0.1](Nb_0.9Ti_0.1)O₃ ceramics exhibit a pronounced ferroelectric-relaxor behavior, comparable to that of [(Na_0.5K_0.5)_0.9Ba_0.1](Nb_0.9Ti_0.1)O₃ ceramics. Our results indicate that the relaxor behavior is closely related to the appearance of micropolar regions in these systems. The relaxor behavior should arise from the dynamic response of micropolar clusters. Raman spectra of [(Na_0.5K_0.5)_1−xSr_x](Nb_1−xTi_x)O₃ ceramics measured in the wavenumber range from 100 to 1200 cm⁻¹ confirm that the first order scattering is dominant in phonon bands should result from both short-range ordered region (micropolar regions) and disordered matrix. The frequency dependence of dielectric permittivity measurements show that the relaxor behavior of SrO and TiO₂, or BaO and TiO₂ doped (Na_0.5K_0.5)NbO₃ ceramics is not a Debye type in the radio frequency range.     

Solvothermal one-step synthesis of MWCNTs/Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 magnetic composites

A magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes-based (MWCNTs-based) composite, MWCNTs/Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄, was synthesized via a facile solvothermal approach. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and vibrating sample magnetometry. The results confirmed that MWCNTs and Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ coexisted in the composites. The TEM and HRTEM results showed a thick layer of Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ was intimately connected to the surface of MWCNTs. The saturation magnetization value of the composites was 45.8 emu/g. Furthermore, the probable synthesis mechanism of the magnetic composites was also investigated based on the experimental results.     

Surface magnetic disorder in nanostructured Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 particles

Nanostructured ferroxide particles with initial formula Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ are investigated. The aim was to explore the monodomain and the superparamagnetic states of the ferrospinel and the impact of the surface magnetic disorder on the magnetization processes. Mössbauer spectroscopy (MöS) demonstrated that the ion distribution follows the general formula (Zn_0.5Fe_0.5)_A[Ni_0.5Fe_1.5]_BO₄, where A is the tetrahedral and B, the octahedral sublattice. MöS in an external magnetic field (5 T) at 4.2 K shows non-collinearity of the sublattices’ magnetic moments and deviations in the hyperfine magnetic field that could be related to a canting effect. Magnetic measurements were applied to characterize the temperature behavior of the magnetic properties and the a.c. complex magnetic susceptibility.     

Preparation of LiNi0.5Mn0.5O2 cathode materials by urea hydrolysis coprecipitation

Layered LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ has been successfully synthesized via urea hydrolysis coprecipitation method. Well-crystallized LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ was obtained after calcinations of coprecipitation precursors and lithium salts at 450 °C for 3 h and following 900 °C for 10 h in air. Both the precursors and LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ powders show an agglomerated secondary structure with crystalline particles inside. The quasi-spherical morphology of the precursors was maintained during the calcinations. The first charge and discharge capacities of as-prepared LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ were 200 and 165mAh/g respectively. The discharge capacity of about 160mAh/g was retained after 10cycles for as-prepared samples.     

Elastic stiffness constants and acoustic symmetry of LiY0.5Tb0.5F4

Measurements of ultrasound wave velocities between 4.2 and 293 K have been used to determine the temperature dependences of the seven adiabatic elastic stiffness tensor components of the laser host scheelite structure fluoride LiY_0.5Tb_0.5F₄. The sign of C₁₆ is negative, as found previously for other oxide and fluoride scheelites; therefore for LiY_0.5Tb_0.5F₄ the positions of the acoustic symmetry axes in the XY plane have the same sense as those of the other scheelites. The k and γ axes of acoustic symmetry lie at +31° and + 76° from the + X axis. Transformation of the elastic stiffness constants to a basis comprised of two acoustic symmetry axes together with the +Z axis enables a detailed comparison of the elastic behaviour of LiY_0.5Tb_0.5F₄ with those of other scheelite crystals.     

Temperature-dependent Brillouin scattering studies of surface acoustic modes in Nd0.5Sr0.5MnO3

Brillouin scattering experiments are carried out to study the surface acoustic waves in Nd_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ as a function of temperature in the range of 40-300 K covering the metal-insulator and charge-ordering phase transitions. The surface modes include surface Rayleigh wave, pseudo-surface acoustic wave (PSAW) and high velocity PSAW. The observed softening of the sound velocities for the surface modes below paramagnetic to ferromagnetic transition, T_c is related to the softening of the C₄₄ elastic constant. The subsequent hardening of the sound velocity below the charge ordering transition temperature T_co is attributed to the coupling of the acoustic phonon to the charge ordered state via long range ordering of the strong Jahn-Teller (JT) distortion.     

脱氧La0.5Ca0.5MnO3样品的铁磁-反铁磁转变和电阻率变化

研究了氧空位对La_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃ （LCMO）多晶块材的电输运和磁性质的影响. 随着氧空位的增加, 样品在高温段的电阻率一直增加, 并满足绝热小极化子模型, 而低温段的电阻率先下降后上升, 并出现明显的dR/dT>0的行为, 直至最后变为绝缘的. 氧空位的增加抑止了反铁磁相的出现, 使得脱氧的LCMO样品不发生反铁磁转变, 进一步增加氧空位则会抑制铁磁相. 关键词： 0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃')" href="#">La_0.5Ca_0.5MnO₃ 反铁磁相变 铁磁相变 脱氧     

Large piezoresponse of lead-free Bi0.5(Na0.85K0.15)0.5TiO3 thin film

0.85Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃-0.15Bi_0.5K_0.5TiO₃ (BNKT15) lead-free thin films were prepared on Pt(111)/TiO₂/SiO₂/Si(100) substrates by the chemical solution deposition method. BNKT15 are MPB composition in the Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃-Bi_0.5K_0.5TiO₃ (BNT-BKT) system. The maximum piezoelectric coefficient (d_33,f) value of BNKT15 thin film is approximately 75 pm/V, which is comparable to that of polycrystalline PZT thin films. These results suggest that BNKT15 thin film can be used as an alternative for PZT films in piezoelectric micro-electromechanical systems.