锰的硅化物薄膜在Si(111)-7×7表面的固相反应生长

利用超高真空扫描隧道显微镜(STM)对沉积在Si(111)-7×7重构表面上的锰薄膜在300-650℃之间的固相反应进行了研究.锰原子最初在Si(111)衬底上形成锰的纳米团簇的有序阵列,经过300℃退火后,锰纳米团簇的尺寸增大并且纳米团簇阵列由有序变为无序;当退火温度达到400℃左右时,锰纳米团簇与硅衬底发生反应生成富锰的三维岛状物和由MnSi构成的平板状岛;500℃退火后生成物全部转变为MnSi平板状岛;650℃退火后生成物则由MnSi平板状岛全部转变为富硅的不规则的大三维岛,同时被破坏的衬底表面重新结晶形成7×7结构.     

The Nowotny chimney ladder phases: whence the 14 electron rule?

The late transition metal Nowotny chimney ladder phases (NCLs, T(t)E(m); T, groups 7-9; E, groups 13 and 14) follow a 14 electron rule: the total number of valence electrons per T atom is 14. In this paper, we extract a chemical explanation for this rule from extended Hückel calculations; we focus on RuGa(2), the parent NCL structure. A gap between filled and unfilled bands arises from the occupation of two Ga-Ga bonding/Ru-Ga nonbonding orbitals per RuGa(2), independent of k-point. In addition, the five Ru d levels are filled. Together this makes for 7 filled bands at each k-point, or 14 electrons per Ru. We discuss the connections between this 14 electron rule and the 18 electron rule of organometallic complexes.     

感应熔炼高锰硅的结构和形貌特性

采用场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)和X射线能谱仪(EDXS)对感应熔炼高锰硅(HMS)中的第二相条纹的形貌和成份进行了研究,发现第二相条纹平行贯穿整个高锰硅晶粒,其条纹宽度约30nm,间距在5-30μm内,成份为MnSi.通过高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)观察到MnSi条纹为短程有序而长程无序的非晶形态.采用选区电子衍射(SAED)确定了高锰硅的晶体结构,结果表明所获得的高锰硅为单一的Mn4Si7相,未观察到高锰硅其它的非公度结构.透射电镜(TEM)结果表明,熔炼的高锰硅经过球磨和热压后产生了大量缺陷和应力畴,与热压之前的熔锭材料相比有明显差异.     

O2结构Liy[Mn1—xMx]O2（M＝Cr，Mg）的合成及结构研究

由高温焙烧法制备层状前驱体Na_(2/3)[Mn_(1-x)M_x]O_2（M＝Cr, Mg），再 经离子交换反应得到层状O2结构产物Li_y-[Mn_(1-x)M_x]。XRD表明Li_y[Mn_(1-x) M_x]O_2属六方晶系，P3ml空间群。Cr的添加量对前驱体的晶体结构有很大影响： 随着x值的增大，前驱体逐渐由层状P2结构Na_(2/3)[Mn_(1-x)Cr_x]O_2向正交结构 Na_4Mn_90_(18)转变。由SEM可以看到样品Li_y[Mn_(1-x)Cr_x]-O_2(x≤0.05)具有 六方层状结构。XPS分析结果表明样品Li_y[Mn_(0.95)Cr_(0.05)]O_2表面上的Mn和 Cr分别以Mn~(4+)存在，并且表面中Cr相对含量高于体相，而样品Li_y[Mn_(0.90) Mg_(0.10)]O_2的表面Mn和Mg分别以Mn~(4+)和Mg~(2+)存在，Mg/Mn比在表面与体相 基要一致。     

Crystal structure, coloring problem and magnetism of Gd(5-x)Zr(x)Si4

Ternary Gd(5-x)Zr(x)Si(4) silicides were synthesized by arc melting of the constituent elements and subsequent heat treatments. The Gd(5-x)Zr(x)Si(4) phases adopt the orthorhombic Gd(5)Si(4)-type (space group Pnma) structure for x≤ 0.25 and the tetragonal Zr(5)Si(4)-type (space group P4(1)2(1)2) structure for x≥ 1.0, respectively. The samples with intermediate compositions contain two phases. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals a preferential site occupancy for Zr on the three metal sites in the order of M3 > M2 > M1. Size arguments based on the local coordination environments suggest that the larger Gd atoms preferentially occupy the larger M1 site, while the smaller Zr atoms tend to occupy the smaller metal sites, M2 and M3. Tight-binding linear-muffin-tin orbital calculations illustrate a role of the metal-silicon bonds in the metal site occupation. An increase in the valence electron concentration through the Zr substitution weakens the Si-Si interactions but enhances the metal-silicon and metal-metal interactions. The Curie temperature of Gd(5-x)Zr(x)Si(4) decreases gradually with the increasing Zr content.     

Formation of Zn(1-x)MnxS nanowires within mesoporous silica of different pore sizes

Arrays of highly ordered Zn(1-x)MnxS quantum wires with x ranging from 0.01 to 0.3 and with lateral dimensions of 3, 6, and 9 nm were synthesized within mesoporous SiO2 host structures of the MCM-41 and SBA-15 type. The hexagonal symmetry of these arrays (space group p6m) and the high degree of order was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies. Physisorption measurements show the progressive filling of the pores of the SiO2 host structures, while TEM and Raman studies reveal the wire-like character of the incorporated Zn(1-x)MnxS nanostructures. X-ray absorption near-edge structure, extended X-ray absorption fine structure, photoluminescence excitation (PLE), and electron paramagnetic resonance studies confirm the good crystalline quality of the incorporated Zn(1-x)MnxS guest species and, in particular, that the Mn2+ ions are randomly distributed and are situated on tetrahedrally coordinated cation sites of the Zn(1-x)MnxS wires for all x up to 0.3. The amount of Mn2+ ions loosely bound to the surface of the Zn(1-x)MnxS nanowires is less than 4% of the total Mn content even for the 3 nm nanostructures up to the highest Mn content of x = 0.3. The effects of the reduction of the lateral dimensions on electronic properties of the diluted magnetic semiconductor were studied by PLE spectroscopy. Due to the quantum confinement of the excitons in the wires an increase of the direct band gap with decreasing particle size is observed.     

X-ray absorption spectroscopy of Mn/Co/TiO2 Fischer-Tropsch catalysts: relationships between preparation method, molecular structure, and catalyst performance

The effects of the addition of manganese to a series of TiO(2)-supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch (FT) catalysts prepared by different methods were studied by a combination of X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and in situ X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy at the Co and Mn K-edges. After calcination, the catalysts were generally composed of large Co(3)O(4) clusters in the range 15-35 nm and a MnO(2)-type phase, which existed either dispersed on the TiO(2) surface or covering the Co(3)O(4) particles. Manganese was also found to coexist with the Co(3)O(4) in the form of Co(3-x)Mn(x)O(4) solutions, as revealed by XRD and XAFS. Characterization of the catalysts after H(2) reduction at 350 degrees C by XAFS and TEM showed mostly the formation of very small Co(0) particles (around 2-6 nm), indicating that the cobalt phase tends to redisperse during the reduction process from Co(3)O(4) to Co(0). The presence of manganese was found to hamper the cobalt reducibility, with this effect being more severe when Co(3-x)Mn(x)O(4) solutions were initially present in the catalyst precursors. Moreover, the presence of manganese generally led to the formation of larger cobalt agglomerates ( approximately 8-15 nm) upon reduction, probably as a consequence of the decrease in cobalt reducibility. The XAFS results revealed that all reduced catalysts contained manganese entirely in a Mn(2+) state, and two well-distinguished compounds could be identified: (1) a highly dispersed Ti(2)MnO(4)-type phase located at the TiO(2) surface and (2) a less dispersed MnO phase being in the proximity of the cobalt particles. Furthermore, the MnO was also found to exist partially mixed with a CoO phase in the form of rock-salt Mn(1-x)Co(x)O-type solid solutions. The existence of the later solutions was further confirmed by scanning transmission electron microscopy with electron energy loss spectroscopy (STEM-EELS) for a Mn-rich sample. Finally, the cobalt active site composition in the catalysts after reduction at 300 and 350 degrees C was linked to the catalytic performances obtained under reaction conditions of 220 degrees C, 1 bar, and H(2)/CO = 2. The catalysts with larger Co(0) particles ( approximately >5 nm) and lower Co reduction extents displayed a higher intrinsic hydrogenation activity and a longer catalyst lifetime. Interestingly, the MnO and Mn(1-x)Co(x)O species effectively promoted these larger Co(0) particles by increasing the C(5+) selectivity and decreasing the CH(4) production, while they did not significantly influence the selectivity of the catalysts containing very small Co(0) particles.     

RuGavSnw Nowotny Chimney Ladder Phases and the 14-Electron Rule

A series of ruthenium gallium stannides have been prepared with stoichiometry RuGa_vSn_w, where 8+3v+4w=14 and 0<v<0.70. These samples have been analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The data show that these compounds are Nowotny chimney ladder phases with both commensurate and incommensurate structures. We show that there are special characteristics in chimney ladder powder diffraction patterns that allow one to determine the ratio of main group atom-sites to transition metal atom-sites to high accuracy. Our results confirm earlier work which suggest that both the stoichiometry and the structure of chimney ladder phases are dominated by electronic factors. The structures reported in this paper adhere to the 14-electron rule, i.e., there are 14 valence electrons per transition metal ion. The interplay of main group and transition metal structures leads to a pseudo c-axis, the presence of which is confirmed by the TEM data. We discuss the relation between these phases and the Fibonacci sequence.     

Facile Preparation of Mn_2O_3 Nanowires by Thermal Decomposition of MnCO_3

Mn2O3 nanowires with diameters of about 130 nm and lengths up to tens of micrometers were synthesized by the thermal decomposition of MnCO3 precursors. It was identified that the growth of the cubic Mn2O3 nanowires was preferential along the [001] direction. The intermediate stage containing melting state and the particles of manganese oxide played an important role for the formation of Mn2O3 with one-dimensional structure. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscop...     

Cubic aluminum silicides RE8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) (RE = Pr, Sm) from liquid aluminum. Empty (Si,Al)12 cuboctahedral clusters and assignment of the Al/Si distribution with neutron diffraction.

Two new quaternary aluminum silicides, RE8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) (x approximately 4; RE = Pr, Sm), have been synthesized from Sm (or Sm2O3), Pr, Ru, and Si in molten aluminum between 800 and 1000 degrees C in sealed fused silica tubes. Both compounds form black shiny crystals that are stable in air and NaOH. The Nd analog is also stable. The compounds crystallize in a new structural type. The structure, determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, is cubic, space group Pm3m with Z = 1, and has lattice parameters of a = 11.510(1) A for Sm8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) and a = 11.553(2) A for Pr8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) (x approximately 4). The structure consists of octahedral units of AlSi6, at the cell center, Si2Ru4Al8 clusters, at each face center, SiAl8 cubes, at the middle of the cell edges, and unique (Al,Si)12 cuboctohedral clusters, at the cell corners. These different structural units are connected to each other either by shared atoms, Al-Al bonds, or Al-Ru bonds. The rare earth metal atoms fill the space between various structural units. The Al/Si distribution was verified by single-crystal neutron diffraction studies conducted on Pr8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x). Sm8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) and Pr8Ru12Al49Si9(Al(x)Si12-x) show ferromagnetic ordering at Tc approximately 10 and approximately 20 K, respectively. A charge of 3+ can be assigned to the rare earth atoms while the Ru atoms are diamagnetic.     

利用Pd催化合成单晶GaN纳米线的光学特性(英文)

基于金属元素钯具有的催化特性,采用射频磁控溅射方法,在Si(111)衬底上沉积Pd:Ga2O3薄膜,然后在950℃下对薄膜进行氨化,制备出大量GaN纳米线.采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和高分辨透射电子显微镜(HRTEM)等技术手段对样品的结构、形貌和成分进行分析.结果表明,制备的样品为具有六方纤锌矿结构的单晶GaN纳米线,直径在20-60nm范围内,长度为几十微米,表面光滑无杂质,结晶质量较高.用光致发光光谱对样品的发光特性进行测试,分别在361.1、388.6和426.3nm处出现三个发光峰,且与GaN体材料相比近带边紫外发光峰发生了较弱的蓝移.对GaN纳米线的生长机制也进行了简单的讨论.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of water-soluble Mn-doped ZnO(x)S(1-x) quantum dots

A non-cadmium and water-soluble Mn-doped ZnO(x)S(1-x) QDs was synthesized with denatured bovine serum albumin (dBSA) as stabilizer under nitrogen atmosphere, and the as-prepared products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence (FL) emission spectroscopy, high resolution transmission electronmicroscopy (HRTEM) and Raman spectrum. XRD patterns indicate that the Mn-doped ZnO(x)S(1-x) QDs have a zinc-blende structure, and that manganese emerges in the form of divalent manganese (Mn(2+)) and trivalent manganese (Mn(3+)) (the intermediate of the reaction). The size of Mn-doped ZnO(x)S(1-x) QDs is about 3.2±0.7 nm according to HRTEM imaging. The FL spectra reveal that the Mn-doped ZnO(x)S(1-x) QDs have two distinct emission bands: the defect-related emission and the Mn(2+)-related emission, which exhibit a competing process. A good FL signal of the transition of Mn(2+) ((4)T(1)-(6)A(1)) is observed when the doping amounts are 1.0% and 20% respectively, and the as-prepared solutions are stable for more than 6 months at 4°C. This method has the advantages of good stability and environment-friendly stabilizer, for involving no heavy metal ions or toxic reagents.     

Si衬底上生长的铁硅化合物结构和取向分析

采用分子束外延法分别在650-920℃的Si(110)和920℃的Si(111)衬底表面生长出铁的硅化物纳米结构,并主要分析了920℃高温下纳米结构的形貌、组成相及其与Si衬底的取向关系.扫描隧道显微镜(STM)研究表明,920℃高温下,Si(110)衬底上生长的铁硅化合物完全以纳米线的形式存在,且其尺寸远大于650℃低温下外延生长的纳米线尺寸;Si(111)衬底上生长出三维岛和薄膜两种形貌的铁硅化合物,其中三维岛具有金属特性且直径约300 nm、高约155 nm,薄膜厚度约2 nm.电子背散射衍射研究表明920℃高温下Si(110)衬底上生长的纳米线仅以β-FeSi2的形式存在,且β-FeSi2相与衬底之间存在唯一的取向关系:β-FeSi2(101)//Si(11 1);β-FeSi2[010]//Si[110];Si(111)衬底上生长的三维岛由六方晶系的Fe2Si相组成,Fe2Si属于164空间群,晶胞常数为a=0.405 nm,c=0.509 nm;与衬底之间的取向关系为Fe2Si(001)∥Si(111)和Fe2Si[1 20]//Si[112].     

Phase diagrams of the ternary systems Mn, Fe, Co, Ni---Si---N

Phase equilibria in the ternary systems Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni---Si---N are investigated and isothermal sections at 900°C (Fe---Si---N, Ni---Si---N), at 1000°C (Mn---Si---N, Co---Si---N) and at 1150°C (Fe---Si---N) are presented. In the system Mn---Si---N, Si₃N₄ coexists with MnSiN₂, Mn₃Si, Mn₅Si₃, MnSi, and MnSi_2−x. In the systems Fe, Co, Ni---Si---N, Si₃N₄ coexists with all binary silicides but reacts rapidly with iron above 1120 ± 10°C, and cobalt and nickel above 1170 ± 10°C to form binary silicides and nitrogen gas.     

Si衬底上生长的铁硅化合物结构和取向分析

采用分子束外延法分别在650-920 ℃的Si（110）和920 ℃的Si（111）衬底表面生长出铁的硅化物纳米结构,并主要分析了920 ℃高温下纳米结构的形貌、组成相及其与Si 衬底的取向关系. 扫描隧道显微镜（STM）研究表明,920 ℃高温下,Si（110）衬底上生长的铁硅化合物完全以纳米线的形式存在,且其尺寸远大于650 ℃低温下外延生长的纳米线尺寸;Si（111）衬底上生长出三维岛和薄膜两种形貌的铁硅化合物,其中三维岛具有金属特性且直径约300 nm、高约155 nm,薄膜厚度约2 nm. 电子背散射衍射研究表明920 ℃高温下Si（110）衬底上生长的纳米线仅以β-FeSi₂的形式存在,且β-FeSi₂相与衬底之间存在唯一的取向关系：β-FeSi₂（101）//Si（111）;β-FeSi₂ [010]//Si[110];Si（111）衬底上生长的三维岛由六方晶系的Fe₂Si 相组成,Fe₂Si 属于164 空间群,晶胞常数为a=0.405 nm,c=0.509 nm;与衬底之间的取向关系为Fe₂Si（001）∥Si（111）和Fe₂Si[120]//Si[112].     

Phase-controlled growth of metastable Fe5Si3 nanowires by a vapor transport method

We report the synthesis of single-crystalline nanowires (NWs) of metastable Fe5Si3 phase via an iodide vapor transport method. Free-standing Fe5Si3 NWs are grown on a sapphire substrate placed on a Si wafer without the use of any catalyst. The typical size of the Fe5Si3 nanowires is 5-15 microm in length and 100-300 nm in diameter. Synthesis of the metastable phase is induced by composition-dependent nucleation from the gas-phase reaction. Depending on the concentration ratio of FeI2(g) to SiI4(g), different phases of iron silicides are formed. The growth of nanowires is facilitated by the initial nucleation of silicide particles on the substrate and further self-seeded growth of the NWs. The present work not only provides a method for the synthesis of metastable Fe5Si3 nanowires but also suggests that the phase controlled synthesis can be further optimized to produce other metal-rich silicide nanostructures for future spintronic devices.     

掺锰五磷酸铈、铽晶体的生长及其光谱

用蒸发溶液法从磷酸溶液中首次生长出一系列Ce_xTb_(1-x)P_5O_(14):Mn晶体。它们属于单斜晶系,空间群P2_1/c。计算了晶格常数,用EPR结果确定在晶体中锰离子呈二价。测定了Ce_xTb_(1-x)P_5O_(14):Mn晶体的光谱,说明在晶体中存在着Ce~(3+)到Tb~(3+)和Mn~(2+)的能量转移。Mn~(2+)和Tb~(3+)的发射峰重叠,并使Tb~(3+)的发射峰增强。     

Ordered arrays of II/VI diluted magnetic semiconductor quantum wires: formation within mesoporous MCM-41 silica

We present a novel way of synthesising highly ordered arrays of hollow Cd(1-x)Mn(x)S quantum wires with lateral dimensions of 3-4 nm separated by 1-2 nm SiO2 barriers by forming Cd(1-x)Mn(x)S (0 < or = x < or = 1) semiconductors inside the pore system of mesoporous MCM-41 SiO2 host structures. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies reveal the hexagonal symmetry of these arrays (space group p6m) and confirm the high degree of order. Physisorption measurements show the filling of the pores of the MCM-41 SiO2. The X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES), extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), electron paramagentic resonance (EPR), and Raman studies confirm the good crystalline quality of the incorporated (Cd,Mn)S guest. The effects of reducing the lateral dimensions on the magnetic and electronic properties of the diluted magnetic semiconductor were studied by photoluminescence (PL) and PL excitation spectroscopy and by SQUID and EPR measurements in the temperature range 2-400 K. Due to the quantum confinement of the excitons in the wires, an increase of about 200 meV in the direct band gap was observed. In addition, the p-d hybridisation-related bowing of the band gap as a function of Mn concentration in the wires is much stronger than in the bulk. This effect is related to the increase in the band gap due to quantum confinement, which shifts the p-like valence band edge closer to the 3d-related states of Mn in the valence band. Thus, the p-d hybridisation and the strength of the band gap bowing are increased. Compared to bulk (II,Mn)VI compounds, antiferromagnetic coupling between the magnetic moments of the Mn2+ ions is weaker. For the samples with high Mn concentrations (x > 0.8) this leads to a suppression of the phase transition of the Mn system from paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic. This effect can be explained by the fact that the lateral dimensions of the wires are smaller than the magnetic length scale of the antiferromagnetic ordering.     

Characterisation of workplace aerosols in the manganese alloy production industry by electron microscopy

Workplace aerosols in a combined FeMn and SiMn alloy smelter were studied by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Special emphasis was placed on the characterisation of individual particles with diameters below 500 nm and on identification of the different manganese phases present in the workroom air. In high-carbon FeMn production, the submicron size fraction is dominated by MnO particles forming chain-like or compact agglomerates. Minor amounts of MnO₂, Mn₃O₄, Mn₂O₃ and Fe₃O₄ are also observed. During production of SiMn, the submicron size fraction consists predominantly of MnSi particles, but small amounts of Mn₃Si, Mn₆Si and Mn₅Si₂ are also found. Workplace aerosols from the manganese oxide refinement (MOR) process consist mostly of Mn oxides. Minor amounts of carbonaceous particles occurring as sheets, ribbons and as hollow carbon structures are observed along the whole production line. Carbonaceous particles are either amorphous or consist of poorly crystallised graphite. Particles with fibre morphology were encountered at all sampling locations but most prominently during tapping of FeMn with fibre concentrations between 0.1 and 0.7 per cm³. The pronounced differences in particle composition along the production line clearly show that workers are exposed to a variety of Mn-containing species. MnO particles have a higher solubility than MnSi particles and are thus more bioaccessible, suggesting a higher risk of adverse health effects in the FeMn production than in the SiMn production.     

五羰基锰烷基化合物的合成及光化学反应研究

用五羰基锰钾盐和相应的卤代物在乙醚中的金属化反应合成了五羰基锰烷基合物 (CO)5MnR（R = CH3,p-CH2C6H4CH3, p-CH2C6H4OCH3 ）,产率达到72-93％,将这些化合物与1-2当量(CH3)2(C6H5)SiH和(CH3)(C6H5)2SiH的C6D6溶液在5℃光解,分别得到五羰基锰硅烷基化合物(CO)5MnSi(C6H5)(CH3)2和(CO)5MnSi(C6H5)2(CH3)（产率达到70-88％）。在光化学反应中,还观察到相应甲烷,对二甲苯,和对甲基苯甲醚的定量生成,以及少量的Mn2(CO)10（<2％-4％）,(CO)4MnH(SiR3)2（<9%）副产物。