Flexible NiO nanocrystal-based resistive memory device fabricated by low-temperature solution-process

In this study, a nickel oxide (NiO) nanocrystal (NC) based flexible resistive memory device is demonstrated at temperature as low as 180 °C by ligand exchange process. The fabricated device for flexible application with structure Ni/NiO/Ni on PI substrate exhibits excellent switching characteristics with low set/reset voltages and stable resistance values in both ON and OFF states for over 100 switching cycles of memory operation. Also, this flexible memory device shows stable resistive switching properties under compressive stress with bending radius to 10 mm and consecutive bending cycles. The ReRAM fabricated by a low-temperature solution-process shows potential for next generation flexible electronics.     

NiO对镁铝尖晶石反应烧结性能的影响

本文以高纯电熔镁砂和煅烧活性氧化铝粉为原料,以氧化亚镍(NiO)为添加剂,通过传统固相烧结法制备镁铝尖晶石材料。将MgO和Al₂O₃粉按理论摩尔比1∶1进行配料,在体系中分别引入质量分数为0%、0.5%、1.0%、1.5%、2.0%的NiO。利用X射线衍射(XRD)仪、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和能谱仪(EDS)对烧结后试样进行分析,研究了NiO的添加对MgAl₂O₄材料烧结性能、物相组成及显微结构的影响。结果表明:引入适量的NiO可以显著促进MgAl₂O₄相的形成以及晶粒的发育长大;在1 600 ℃时,当NiO含量低于1.5%时,NiO能完全溶入MgAl₂O₄晶格并优先取代Al³⁺,提高了MgAl₂O₄晶体内部的缺陷浓度,活化了晶格,从而促进MgAl₂O₄的烧结。当NiO含量高于1.5%时,其内部开始出现较多第二相NiO,阻碍了物质的迁移和传输,反而不利于MgAl₂O₄烧结性能的提高。     

Temperature and set field dependence of exchange bias training effects in Co/NiO/[Co/Pt] heterostructures with orthogonal easy axes

Training effects in a new class of exchange biased ferromagnet/antiferromagnet/ferromagnet trilayers (Co/NiO/[Co/Pt]₃) with mutually orthogonal easy axes have been measured and successfully modeled. Previous experiments have demonstrated an enhanced blocking temperature as well as the ability to isothermally field tune the magnitude of the room temperature in-plane exchange bias. These effects have been attributed to the presence of the [Co/Pt] multilayer with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, which variably pins the backside NiO domains. Here we show that the tuning of the exchange bias and the blocking temperature enhancement are highly dependent on both the temperature and the in-plane remanence of the normally out-of-plane [Co/Pt] multilayer, achieved using modest in-plane set fields. Training effects and their dependence on temperature and in-plane remanence are modeled using a thermodynamic approach. The in-plane remanence of the [Co/Pt] acts only to set the equilibrium exchange bias value and sets the scale for the blocking temperature; it has no effect on the training. We conclude that training effects occur only at the Co/NiO interface and that the relaxation towards equilibrium is confined to this interface. The field enhanced blocking temperature and isothermal tuning of exchange bias in these magnetic heterostructures with mutually orthogonal easy axes could play a role in the enhancement of exchange bias effects in future spin-valve devices. A thorough knowledge of the training effects is essential to account for the fundamental relaxation mechanisms that occur with repeated field cycling.     

Synthesis and characterization of nanosized NiO2 and NiO using Triton® X-100

Nanosized NiO₂ particles with an average diameter of 15 nm are prepared by treating of Ni(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O with an aqueous solution of KClO in the presence of Triton® X-100. This black fine powder of nickel peroxide was characterized by XRD diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The as-prepared NiO₂ can be easily transformed to nanosized NiO merely by washing it with acetone. The obtained NiO has an average diameter of 40 nm and was characterized by the same means used for NiO₂. The nanoparticles of NiO₂ and NiO were obtained in high yields and purities.      

NiO/WO3/TiO2-Al2O3催化剂上正庚烷的临氢异构化

采用溶胶凝胶法制备了TiO2-Al2O3复合载体,用分步浸渍法制备了NiO/WO3/TiO2-Al2O3催化剂。 在常压连续流动固定床反应器上考察了NiO/WO3/TiO2-Al2O3对正庚烷临氢异构化反应的催化性能。 研究了催化剂中WO3含量、Ni含量、焙烧温度和还原温度及催化反应温度对临氢异构化反应的影响。 采用XRD和BET方法对催化剂进行了表征。 结果表明,当w(WO3)=25%、w(Ni)=10%时,所制备的NiO/WO3/TiO2-Al2O3催化剂对正庚烷异构化反应的催化性能最好,活性可达15.50%,选择性可达84.06%。     

In situ carbon nanotube synthesis by the reduction of NiO/γ-Al2O3 catalyst in methane

The synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) via chemical vapour deposition of methane on NiO/γ-Al2O3 catalyst has been investigated. The reduction behavior of NiO/γ-Al2O3 by methane was studied using thermogravimetric (TG) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. It was found that the NiO supported on γ-Al2O3, was reduced to Ni⁰ in methane atmosphere in the temperature range of 710--770 ℃. The catalytic activity of NiO/γ-Al2O3 for CNTs synthesis by in situ chemical vapour deposition of methane during the reduction was also investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to observe the CNTs produced at various reduction temperatures. The results indicated that the reduction temperature exhibits obvious influence on the morphology and the yield of CNTs. CNTs with the diameter of about 20 nm were obtained at reduction temperature of 750 ℃, and higher reduction temperature (such as 800 and 850 ℃) led to an increase in CNTs diameter and a decrease in CNTs yield.     

NiO/SiO_2Al_2O_3催化剂上CO氧化的原位DSC研究

通过对溶胶凝胶超临界干燥法制备的ＮｉＯ／ＳｉＯ２Ａｌ２Ｏ３催化剂上ＣＯ氧化反应的原位ＤＳＣ测试，实现了对催化剂的活性以及催化剂制备参数影响反应性能的规律考察，同时与实际微反结果进行了比较。结果表明：微反的结果与ＤＳＣ测试结果取得较好的一致性，催化剂的ＣＯ氧化活性与ＤＳＣ半峰温值呈现相应的变化规律；在四个制备参数中以载体对活性的影响最大。对各ＤＳＣ曲线的活化能计算表明，活化能值的大小可以较好地反映催化剂的反应行为。     

The bonding between NO and the NiO(100) surface

Summary The interaction between NO and different possible adsorption sites of the NiO(100) surface is studied. The Ni²⁺ cation gives a bonding to NO in reasonable agreement with experiment, but only if a crystal potential corresponding to less than completely ionic charges is assumed. The computed angle of 43° is also in good agreement with experiment. O^1– sites in both weak and strong crystal potentials also give a strong interaction with NO, 1.3 and 0.5 eV, respectively. In this case the angle is larger or around 70°. The O^2– anion and Ni¹⁺ sites do not give any significant bonding irrespective of assumed crystal potential and can be excluded as adsorption sites. The computed vibrational frequency for the adsorbed NO show shifts of +50, –85 and –200 cm^–1 for adsorption on Ni²⁺ in the weak potential, and O^1– in strong and weak potential, respectively. Only one, downwards shifted, frequency has been observed in the experiment but the most likely candidate for the experimentally observed adsorption site with a binding of 0.5 eV, is still the Ni²⁺ in a weak potential. Nitrogen core level shifts are also computed and discussed and the fully screened core-hole state is obtained for a cluster model, NiF₄O+NO, of Ni²⁺ in NiO with an ionicity lower than the standard ± 2.This work is dedicated to Prof. Inga Fischer-Hjalmars     

非水体系中电解镍中间产物制备纳米NiO

采用纯镍为阳极，乙酰丙酮和乙醇的混合溶液中加入少量有机胺导电盐为电解液，施加一定电流使镍溶解，然后将电解液直接水解，控制一定的水解条件，制备得到纳米NiO粉体. 采用拉曼光谱、红外光谱、元素分析、XRD 和TEM 分别对电解得到的纳米NiO前驱体和纳米NiO进行了分析与表征, 并探讨了电化学溶解镍金属法制备纳米NiO反应的影响因素.电化学溶解镍金属得到的前驱体为Ni(OEt)2(acac)2,这种不溶性镍醇盐配合物升温至40～50℃即可溶解于乙醇溶液中,可直接应用于溶胶 凝胶(Sol gel)过程.水解后的纳米NiO呈无定形结构, 350 ℃煅烧后形成立方晶型NaCl结构, 纳米NiO经600 ℃煅烧后粒径分布在5～10 nm. 该方法理论上为二价不溶性金属醇盐经溶胶 凝胶工艺制备纳米氧化物材料提供了一条新的途径.