Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-18DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08040-2
Piotr Ryś, Jacek Kowalczyk, Maja Mroczkowska-Szerszeń, Marcin Kaczkan, Karolina Majewska, Piotr Moszczyński, Wojciech Pudełko, Maciej Siekierski
{"title":"Dispersion phenomena in EIS and DIS spectra of porous materials and their representation as transmission line bases ‘diffusion’ elements– part II - a case study of proton conductors","authors":"Piotr Ryś, Jacek Kowalczyk, Maja Mroczkowska-Szerszeń, Marcin Kaczkan, Karolina Majewska, Piotr Moszczyński, Wojciech Pudełko, Maciej Siekierski","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08040-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08040-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Porosity of materials, understood as an overall averaged parameter or as the pore-size distribution related data is an important quality of numerous functional materials including proton conductive glasses. While most of the existing techniques applied for its assessment cannot be used to monitor the behaviour of ‘live’ systems in operando conditions, it is possible to use Electrochemical Immittance Spectroscopy (EIS) for this purpose. Nevertheless, analysis of these systems still requires an approximation made using transmission lines based models, which can be equated to specific diffusion elements parameters, which can in turn be related to qualities of the porous material investigated. The changes of these parameters can be correlated with various processes– such as dehydration and phase transitions or to the material’s processing history. In this part of the material we present a case study of highly grinded, mechanochemically processed powder-pressed proton conductors: phosphate-silicate glass and two uranyl based compounds– hydroxy phosphate (HUP) and hydroxy arsenate, delivering proof that the dispersive properties of proton transporting materials can be correlated with their dehydration processes, which were followed by means of FT-IR and terahertz time domain spectroscopies. </p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-08040-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142664484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-18DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08035-z
Arebat Ryad Alhadei Mohamed, Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Chen Soo Kien, Lim Kean Pah, Hussien Baqiah, Khairul Khaizi Mohd Shariff, Yap Siew Hong, Hoo Keong Peh, Abdul Halim Shaari, Syahrul Humaidi, Muralidhar Miryala
{"title":"Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method","authors":"Arebat Ryad Alhadei Mohamed, Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Chen Soo Kien, Lim Kean Pah, Hussien Baqiah, Khairul Khaizi Mohd Shariff, Yap Siew Hong, Hoo Keong Peh, Abdul Halim Shaari, Syahrul Humaidi, Muralidhar Miryala","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08035-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08035-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polycrystalline YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7−δ</sub> (Y-123) samples with different varying weight percentages (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 5.0 wt.%) of neodymium oxide (Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) addition have been successfully synthesized using a modified thermal decomposition method (DM) under ambient conditions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed favorable orthorhombicity values (~ 0.008) for the Y-123 crystal structure, and an estimated oxygen content close to the theoretical value (~ 6.8), along with the presence of light secondary phases such as Y<sub>2</sub>BaCuO<sub>5</sub> (Y-211) and BaCuO<sub>2</sub>. For FESEM analysis, it was found that 5.0 wt.% Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> increased porosity and reduced grain size, negatively impacting superconductivity. Conversely, 0.5 wt.% Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> promoted significant grain growth, leading to enhanced grain contact and a denser microstructure. Electrical resistivity measurements confirmed superconducting transitions in all samples. Notably, the 0.5 wt.% Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> sample exhibited an optimal <i>T</i><sub><i>c-onset</i></sub> of 94.14 K with a narrow transition width Δ<i>T</i><sub><i>c</i></sub> of 4.04 K. In contrast, the higher 5.0 wt.% Nd<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> concentration resulted in a broader Δ<i>T</i><sub><i>c</i></sub> of 7.47 K, suggesting the lower doping provided more optimal superconducting performance. AC susceptibility measurements corroborated these findings. This DM method offers a cost-effective approach for Y-123 synthesis, with potential for further optimization through alkali metal doping to reduce costs and environmental impact.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142664489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-18DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08080-8
N. Yusop, S. N. Waheeda, E. A. Alias, M. E. A. Samsudin, M. Ikram Md Taib, N. Zainal
{"title":"Ge-doping in polycrystalline GaN layer through electron beam evaporator deposition with successive ammonia annealing","authors":"N. Yusop, S. N. Waheeda, E. A. Alias, M. E. A. Samsudin, M. Ikram Md Taib, N. Zainal","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08080-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08080-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We studied the impact of Ge-doping on material properties of polycrystalline GaN layers with different Ge percentages of 2%, 5% and 10%. The carrier concentration for the undoped polycrystalline GaN layer is ~ 6 × 10<sup>19</sup> cm<sup>− 3</sup>, and the value increases up to ~ 1.1 × 10<sup>21</sup> cm<sup>− 3</sup> by the Ge-doping with 5% of Ge. Meanwhile, the electron mobility is the lowest at 98.6 cm<sup>2</sup>/Vs with 5% of Ge. The result is comparable to some reported Ge-doped single crystal GaN layers with the carrier concentration of above 10<sup>20</sup> cm<sup>− 3</sup>. Additionally, the surface of the polycrystalline GaN layer changes significantly with the Ge percentage above 5%. In particular, GaN grain protrusions and GaN grain-like rods are observed. It is found that Ge-N related compounds can form on the GaN grain-like rods. The grain protrusions and grain-like rods lead to the broadening of the Raman E<sub>2</sub> peak, indicating that the crystalline properties can be degraded by excessive Ge-doping.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142664483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08071-9
Aljawhara Almuqrin, Jamelah S. Al-Otaibi, Norah Alwadai, Badriah Albarzan, R. A. Elsad, M. S. Shams, Yasser S. Rammah
{"title":"Borosilicate glasses doped with Er2O3: preparation, physical, optical, dielectric properties and radiation shielding capacity","authors":"Aljawhara Almuqrin, Jamelah S. Al-Otaibi, Norah Alwadai, Badriah Albarzan, R. A. Elsad, M. S. Shams, Yasser S. Rammah","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08071-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08071-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to investigate the physical, optical, dielectric properties as well as gamma-ray shielding capacity of borosilicate glass samples with chemical formula 70B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–5SiO<sub>2</sub>–10Li<sub>2</sub>O–5Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>–10ZnO–XEr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> with X = 0.0 (Er-0.0) to 1.2 (Er-1.2) mol% which prepared by the melt quenching technique method. Densities (D<sub>s</sub>) of Er-X samples increased from 2.95 to 3.12 g/cm<sup>3</sup>, whereas the molar volume (V<sub>m</sub>) declined from 30.68 to 30.50 cm<sup>3</sup>/mol as Er<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> content increased from 0.0 to 1.2 mol%. The oxygen packing density (OPD) enhanced from 89.64 to 90.33 mol/l, whereas oxygen molar volume (OMV) decreased from 11.16 to 10.95 cm<sup>3</sup>/mol. The optical band gap decreased from 3.36 to 2.90 eV for direct transition, while decreased from 2.96 to 2.50 eV for indirect transition. Urbach energy (ΔE<sub>u</sub>) was enhanced from 0.17 to 0.56 eV. The refractive index (n) was increased from 2.40 to 2.54. The dielectric constant regularly rises with increasing Er<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> content in the glass networks. The mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) followed the trend as (Er-1.2)<sub>MAC</sub> > (Er-0.9)<sub>MAC</sub> > (Er-0.6)<sub>MAC</sub> > (Er-0.3)<sub>MAC</sub> > (Er-0.0)<sub>MAC</sub>. The Er-1.2 sample possessed the lowest values of half value layer (HVL) and mean free path (MFP). Results showed that suggested Er-X glasses, can be used in optical and radiation shielding applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08039-9
Michał Grygiel, Maciej Ratyński, Andrzej Czerwiński, Bartosz Hamankiewicz
{"title":"PEDOT:PSS as a conductive polymer binder for ecologically and economically sustainable, carbon-free NMC electrodes","authors":"Michał Grygiel, Maciej Ratyński, Andrzej Czerwiński, Bartosz Hamankiewicz","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08039-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08039-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work new dispersion medium for positive electrode slurries for lithium-ion batteries, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), is proposed, in combination with PEDOT:PSS conductive polymer as a binder. Dispersion of PEDOT:PSS in concentration of 2.5% w/w with anhydrous DMSO is prepared. The electrodes were prepared with NMC622 active material and prepared PEDOT:PSS/DMSO dispersion with and without addition of conductive carbon. SEM imaging with EDS mapping confirms creation of binding film of the polymer on grains of active material. Chronopotentiometry tests of the electrodes in half-cell lithium-ion setup reveal that the best electrochemical performance was achieved for 97.5% active material and 2.5% PEDOT:PSS without conductive carbon addition (ca. 170 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.1 C, 90% retention after 51 cycles). PEDOT:PSS enabled the elimination of the conductive carbon additive from the electrode and reduction of the binder content. It resulted in enhancement of the capacity per gram of electrode paste by approximately 17% compared with standard electrode composition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-08039-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-07991-w
Maciej Nowagiel, Jerzy E. Garbarczyk, Marek Wasiucionek, Pawel Keblinski, Tomasz K. Pietrzak
{"title":"Structure stability of confined bismuth sesquioxide phases – low-temperature experimental and computational studies","authors":"Maciej Nowagiel, Jerzy E. Garbarczyk, Marek Wasiucionek, Pawel Keblinski, Tomasz K. Pietrzak","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-07991-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-07991-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Several bismuth sesquioxide (Bi<span>(_{2})</span>O<span>(_{3})</span>) phases (namely <span>(upbeta)</span>, <span>(upgamma)</span> and <span>(updelta)</span>-like) were previously stabilized at room temperature by nanocrystallization of bismuthate glasses. Normally, a monoclinic <span>(upalpha)</span> phase is the stable one at ambient conditions in polycrystalline materials. In this work, we wanted to observe if any phase transitions would occur below the room temperature for <span>(upbeta)</span>, <span>(upgamma)</span> and <span>(updelta)</span>-like phases confined in a residual glassy matrix. Observations were made down to 100 K using X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Both experimental techniques showed no traces of phase transition upon cooling to the temperature limit of our equipment. From XRD studies, the lattice parameter of the δ-like phase was determined. The values were compared to the values calculated by molecular dynamics studies of overcooled <span>(updelta)</span>-Bi<span>(_{2})</span>O<span>(_{3})</span> phase.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-07991-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08058-6
Zhongwen Zhang, Yan Jin, Haisheng Han, Tongguang Zhai
{"title":"Microstructure based fatigue behavior prediction model for AA 7075-T651 Al Alloy with emphasis on the role played by pre-fractured particles in crack initiation","authors":"Zhongwen Zhang, Yan Jin, Haisheng Han, Tongguang Zhai","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08058-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08058-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A 3D microstructure-based model was established to quantify the distribution of accumulated plastic strain as a fatigue damage indicator in 7075-T651 alloy, using crystal plasticity finite element method (CPFEM). It was found that the cross-sectional size of pre-fractured particles significantly influences the stress intensity factor at the micro-notch front, as well as the resolved shear stresses (RSS) on the slip systems and the accumulated plastic strain nearby, thereby governing crack initiation. Larger the cross-sectional size of a pre-fractured particle the easier crack initiation at the particle. It also revealed that the larger the Schmid factor of the grain with a pre-fractured particle in surface, the more fatigue damage accumulated, i.e., the easier crack initiation occurred at the particle. However, the grain orientation effect might come second to the effect of the cross-sectional area of the particle on crack initiation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08029-x
Leila Galai, Emilie Bérard, Solenn Réguer, Eddy Foy, Cristian Mocuta, Caroline Toffolon-Masclet, Thomas Guilbert, Philippe Dillmann
{"title":"Advancements in non-destructive archaeometric analysis of ancient ferrous artefacts: insights from SR-X-Ray diffraction investigation using model alloys","authors":"Leila Galai, Emilie Bérard, Solenn Réguer, Eddy Foy, Cristian Mocuta, Caroline Toffolon-Masclet, Thomas Guilbert, Philippe Dillmann","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08029-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08029-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The exploration of archaeological heritage aims at understanding past societies through the study of ancient materials. While archaeometric analysis provides valuable insights, invasive sampling raises ethical concerns and is often restricted, necessitating the development of non-invasive techniques. This study presents a methodology based on X-Ray Diffraction using synchrotron radiation. The approach involves the elaboration and characterization of model alloys, with X-ray data analysis using Rietveld refinement and Williamson-Hall plot method. Phase identification along with crystallographical investigations conducted on three medieval armours provides insights into manufacturing techniques and highlights the method’s limitation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-08029-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08025-1
Jean-Marc Costantini, Maxime Guillaumet, Gérald Lelong
{"title":"Temperature-dependent optical absorption spectroscopy of ion irradiated silicon carbide epilayers on silicon","authors":"Jean-Marc Costantini, Maxime Guillaumet, Gérald Lelong","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08025-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08025-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transmission optical absorption spectra of ion-irradiated 3C-SiC epitaxial films on a silicon substrate are measured in the visible-near infrared range from room temperature down to about 10 K. These data show strong interference fringe patterns on top of the silicon absorption edge at about 10,460 cm<sup>1</sup> which limits the transmittance of the samples. The radiation damage by 2.3-MeV Si<sup>+</sup> and 3.0-MeV Kr<sup>+</sup> ions is studied by following the impact of ion irradiation on these transmission spectra as a function of ion fluence and at various temperatures. The temperature dependence of the optical gap of silicon is deduced from the evolution of the fundamental absorption edge and that of the refractive index of SiC is deduced from the evolution of fringe spacing. The low temperature measurements evidence the shrinkage of band gap of silicon which is assigned to the gradual amorphization of the ion-implanted zone of the substrate as a function of fluence. These new results bridge a gap in the data on the properties of ion-induced damage in silicon carbide and silicon.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-08025-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142636672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}