ZnAl2O4/α-Al2O3复合衬底的制备和GaN薄膜的生长

利用脉冲激光淀积法(PLD)在α-Al₂O₃衬底上淀积了ZnO薄膜, 通过ZnO和α-Al₂O₃固相反应制备了具有ZnAl₂O₄覆盖层的α-Al₂O₃衬底. X射线衍射谱(XRD)表明ZnAl₂O₄薄膜随反应时间由单一(111)取向转变为多晶取向, 然后变为不完全的(111)择优取向. 同时扫描电子显微镜(SEM)照片表明ZnAl₂O₄表面形貌随反应时间由均匀的岛状结构先变为棒状结构, 然后再变为突起的线状结构. 另外, XRD谱显示低温制备的ZnAl₂O₄在高温下不稳定. 在ZnAl₂O₄覆盖的α-Al₂O₃衬底上利用光加热低压MOCVD法直接生长了GaN薄膜. XRD测量表明随ZnAl₂O₄厚度增加GaN由c轴单晶变为多晶, 单晶GaN的摇摆曲线半高宽为0.4°. 结果表明薄ZnAl₂O₄覆盖层的岛状结构有利于GaN生长初期的成核, 从而提高了GaN的晶体质量.     

Low-temperature growth and photoluminescence property of ZnS nanoribbons

At a low temperature of 450 degrees C, ZnS nanoribbons have been synthesized on Si and KCl substrates by a simple chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method with a two-temperature-zone furnace. Zinc and sulfur powders are used as sources in the different temperature zones. X-ray diffraction (XRD), selected area electron diffraction (SEAD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis show that the ZnS nanoribbons are the wurtzite structure, and there are two types-single-crystal and bicrystal nanoribbons. Photoluminescence (PL) spectrum shows that the spectrum mainly includes two parts: a purple emission band centering at about 390 nm and a blue emission band centering at about 445 nm with a weak green shoulder around 510 nm.     

Synthesis, structure, spectroscopic properties, and electrochemistry of (1,8,15,22-tetrasubstituted phthalocyaninato)lead complexes

Three (1,8,15,22-tetrasubstituted phthalocyaninato)lead complexes Pb[Pc(alpha-OR)(4)] [H(2)Pc(alpha-OC(5)H(11))(4) = 1,8,15,22-tetrakis(3-pentyloxy)phthalocyanine; H(2)Pc(alpha-OC(7)H(15))(4) = 1,8,15,22-tetrakis(2,4-dimethyl-3-pentyloxy)phthalocyanine; H(2)Pc(alpha-OC(10)H(7))(4) = 1,8,15,22-tetrakis(2-naphthyloxy)phthalocyanine] (1-3) have been prepared as racemic mixtures by treating the corresponding metal-free phthalocyanines H(2)Pc(alpha-OR)(4) (4-6) with Pb(OAc)(2).3H(2)O in refluxing n-pentanol. The molecular structure of Pb[Pc(alpha-OC(5)H(11))(4)] (1) in the solid state has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. This compound, having a nonplanar structure, crystallizes in the monoclinic system with a P2(1)/c space group. Each unit cell contains two pairs of enantiomeric molecules, which are linked by weak coordination of the Pb atom of one molecule with an aza nitrogen atom and its neighboring oxygen atom from the alkoxy substituent of another molecule, forming a pseudo-double-decker supramolecular structure in the crystals with a short ring-to-ring separation, 2.726 A, and thus a strong ring-ring pi-pi interaction. The decreased molecular symmetry for these complexes has also been revealed by the NMR spectra of 1 and 2. The methyl protons of the 3-pentyloxy and 2,4-dimethyl-3-pentyloxy side chains of 1 and 2, respectively, are chemically inequivalent. In addition to the elemental analysis and various spectroscopic characterizations, these compounds have also been electrochemically studied. Two one-electron oxidations and up to five one-electron reductions have been revealed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) methods.     

MOCVD生长的InN薄膜中In分凝现象

利用金属有机物化学气相淀积(MOCVD)方法不同生长条件下在c面蓝宝石衬底上制备了InN薄膜,通过不同的物理表征手段研究了InN薄膜的物理性质,结果表明:合适的生长温度可以抑制InN薄膜表面分凝现象。研究认为较低的生长温度使作为N源的NH3分解率较低,In—N的成键可能性小,导致In在表面聚集出现分凝;而较高生长温度时,InN薄膜中In—N键能较小,易发生断裂,反应活性较强的N和H原子逸离薄膜表面,In滞留在薄膜表面也导致In分凝现象的出现。相对于表面分凝的样品,未出现表面分凝的样品的薄膜晶体质量和表面形貌也得到了提高。同时,通过Raman散射谱研究了晶格振动E2声子模的应力效应。     

Reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution of wavelength division multiplexing with multiple quantum channels

Reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution (RFI-QKD) can allow a quantum key distribution system to obtain the ideal key rate and transmission distance without reference system calibration, which has attracted much attention. Here, we propose an RFI-QKD protocol based on wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) considering finite-key analysis and crosstalk. The finite-key bound for RFI-QKD with decoy states is derived under the crosstalk of WDM. The resulting secret key rate of RFI-QKD, which is more rigorous, is obtained. Simulation results reveal that the secret key rate of RFI-QKD based on WDM is affected by the multiplexing channel number, as well as crosstalk between adjacent channels.     

Two-in-one tecton strategy to construct single crystalline hydrogen-bonded organic framework with high proton conductivity above 100℃

By tactically integrating two different kinds of proton donors and acceptors into one supramolecular tecton, a new crystalline hydrogen-bonded organic framework(HOF-SXU-1) has been developed. HOF-SXU-1 features a remarkable proton conductivity as high as 6.32 mS cm^-1 and an extremely low activation energy of 0.16 eV at 160℃ under anhydrous N₂ conditions.By contrast, under identical conditions, the organic precursors of HOF-SXU-1 only exhibit negligible proton conduction per...     

Zinc Stannate Nanostructures for Energy Conversion

To date,ternary metal oxide semiconductor materials have attracted extensive attention worldwide due to their unique optoelectronic properties.As a classical ternary oxide,Zn2SnO4 is featured with the high electron mobility,wide band gap,negligible visible light absorption and tailorable electronic band structures.Thus,it is an ideal material for practical use in solar cells,lithium batteries,sensors,and photo-catalysts.In this review,we summarize the recent research progress of this material with the focus on the synthesis methods,nanostructures,and the resulting effects on the crystal structure,optical properties,and photoelectrochemical properties.Moreover,their potential applications in different devices are highlighted and carefully discussed.     

Stable conformations of 12-crown-O3N and its Li+ complex in aqueous solution

Stable conformations of 12-crown-O3N and its Li complexes in aqueous solution were investigated. To calculate the free energy differences of conformers of 12-crown-O3N and its Li+ complex, our procedure was to make use of two programs, CONFLEX and BOSS. The former generates conformers, and the latter calculates the differences in free energy of solvation between two conformers in aqueous solution. It was confirmed that the present procedure is applicable in solving the question of what is the most stable conformation of 12-crown-O3N in aqueous solution. Results of the calculations suggest that the order of stability for conformers in a vacuum is different from that in aqueous solution. It was also confirmed that the coordination geometry of solvent waters to Li+ changes depending on the distance between the cation and the crown ring.     

Separation of proteins on surface-modified poly(dimethylsiloxane) microfluidic devices

Separation and detection of proteins have been realized on nonionic surfactant-modified poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) microfabricated devices with end-column amperometric detection. The hydrophobic PDMS channels are turned into hydrophilic ones after being modified with Brij35 and facilitate the separation of proteins. The coating can remarkably reduce the adsorption of large protein molecules and is stable in the range of pH 6-12. The detection of proteins in such channels needs less rinsing time and thus efficiency is raised. Even large molecules of proteins can also be detected with better reproducibility and enhanced plate numbers. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of the migration time for glucose oxidase (GOD) is 2.2% (n = 19). Separation of GOD and myoglobin has been developed in modified channels. Predominant operational variables, such as the coating conditions, the concentration of surfactant and buffer, are studied in detail.