TBOR-shaped electro-optic modulator with dual output based on double-layer graphene

We proposed an electro-optic modulator with two-bus one-ring (TBOR) structure to improve the extinction ratio and reduce insert loss. It has a dual output compared with one-bus one-ring structure. In addition, double-layer graphene makes it possible for the modulation in the visible to mid-infrared wavelength range. It shows that this new electro-optic modulator can present two switching states well with low insertion loss, high absorption and high extinction ratio. At $\lambda =1550\text{ nm}$, when the switching states are based on the chemical potential, ${\mu }_{\mathrm{c}}=0.38\text{ eV}$ and ${\mu }_{\mathrm{c}}=0.4\text{ eV}$, the insertion losses of both output ports are less than 2 dB, the absorption of the output port coupled via a micro-ring reaches 45 dB and the extinction ratio reaches 14 dB. When the refractive index of the dielectric material is 4.2, the applied voltage will be less than 1.2 V, thus can be used in low-voltage CMOS technology.     

Topological and fractal properties of turbulent passive scalar fluctuations at small scales

Corrections of Batchelor's spectral law –1 of passive scalar-fluctuations are obtained by taking into account the topological instabilities of small-scale vortex sheets: –4/3 for supercritical and –5/4 for subcritical regimes. The corresponding fractal dimensions of the scalar interface areD =8/3 for supercritical andD =11/4 for subcritical regimes. Good agreement with experimental data is established.     

2020 Roadmap on two-dimensional nanomaterials for environmental catalysis

This roadmap demonstrates a series of two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene, black phosphorus, oxides, layered double hydroxides, chalcogenides, bismuth-based layered compounds, MXenes, metal organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and others, for environmental catalysis.     

Ir(111)表面石墨烯中缺陷的原子结构确认

识别和解析石墨烯中缺陷的精确原子结构是研究不同类型缺陷的物化特性,实现石墨烯物性调控的前提,可以为在原子尺度研究石墨烯缺陷的构效关系提供重要的实验依据.本文结合扫描隧道显微镜(STM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)确认了在Ir(111)表面生长的石墨烯中自发形成的缺陷,以及通过离子轰击方法在石墨烯中引入的多种缺陷结构,包括单空位缺陷、非六元环拓扑结构以及石墨烯层下的基底缺陷.     

磷脂膜的相行为对氧化石墨烯与磷脂膜相互作用的影响

通过使用不同相变温度的磷脂分子并调节二者的比例构筑了不同相态的磷脂膜,并利用表面增强红外光谱和激光共聚焦显微镜研究了磷脂膜的相行为对氧化石墨烯和磷脂膜相互作用的影响.结果表明,氧化石墨烯对磷脂膜中磷脂分子的抽提作用具有显著的相态选择性,其选择性地抽提流动相的磷脂分子;氧化石墨烯对流动相磷脂的抽提作用受到膜中凝胶相磷脂存在比例的影响,只有在流动相磷脂分子占磷脂膜中磷脂分子的绝大部分时才能够发生抽提作用,且只有流动相的磷脂分子被抽提.     

二维材料改性水性聚氨酯防腐涂料的研究进展

水性聚氨酯涂料作为一种新兴的环保涂料,在防腐领域得到了广泛应用。然而,水性聚氨酯涂料交联密度低,耐水性稍差,不利于其长效防腐性能。利用具有独特物理化学特性的二维材料作为水性聚氨酯的填料,可以有效改善其性能。本文主要介绍了三种二维材料(石墨烯、MXene和六方氮化硼)作为填料与水性聚氨酯进行复合,并重点介绍了石墨烯、MXene和六方氮化硼的改性方法,并对水性聚氨酯复合涂层的性能进行了阐述和比较,最后对未来二维材料/水性聚氨酯的复合材料的发展和应用进行了展望。     

Facile preparation of hydrogenated graphene by hydrothermal methods and the investigation of its ferromagnetism

In this paper, a hydrothermal approach is utilized for the first time in integrating graphene oxide (GO), acetic acid (HAc) and nickel foam to prepare hydrogenated graphene (HG). There are two primary aims of this study: one is to ascertain the structure of the as-prepared HG, and the other one is to investigate the ferromagnetism of the HG. Under hydrothermal conditions, GO was reduced and hydrogenated by HAc, while the nickel foam served as a catalyst. This work provides a novel and facile route for the synthesis of hydrogenated graphene, which may lead to the application of hydrogenated graphene in spin electronic devices.     

Performance Improvement of Acid Pretreated 3D-printing Composite for the Heavy Metal Ions Analysis

The performance enhancement of 3D-printed electrode comprised of polylactic acid (PLA) and graphite (Gr) doped with graphene oxide (GO) was studied to detect five heavy metal ions in trace level. The pretreatment of PLA/Gr/GO electrode with potential cycling in H₂SO₄ solution achieved the most sensitive response. The characteristics of the composite electrodes were verified using XPS, FE-SEM, EDXS, Raman, and impedance spectroscopy. The experimental variables affecting the response current were optimized with respect to pH, deposition time, ratio of PLA/Gr/GO, and supporting electrolytes. The pretreated 3D-PLA/Gr/GO electrode showed a wide dynamic range from 0.5 ppb to 1.0 ppm with low detection limits of 0.039–0.13 ppb. The reliability of the PLA/Gr/GO electrode was evaluated by analyzing the reference samples of European Reference Materials.     

Synthesis and applications of graphene oxide aerogels in bone tissue regeneration: a review

Development of biocompatible porous supports is a promising strategy in the field of tissue engineering for the repair and regeneration of bone tissues with severe damage. Graphene oxide aerogels (GOAs) are excellent candidates for the manufacture of these systems due to their porosity, ability to imitate bone structure, and mechanical resistance, and according to their surface chemical reactivity, they can facilitate osseointegration, osteogenesis, osteoinduction and osteoconduction. In this review, synthesis of GOAs from the most primary source is described, and recent studies on the use of these functionalized carbonaceous foams as scaffolding for bone tissue regeneration are presented.