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}
Applied Physics APub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08065-7
Jaswanth Arcot, Kaleemulla Shaik
{"title":"Ferromagnetic and photoluminescence properties of transparent conductive Cd1-xSnxO thin films for light emitting diode applications","authors":"Jaswanth Arcot, Kaleemulla Shaik","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08065-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08065-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tin doped cadmium oxide (Cd<sub>1-x</sub>Sn<sub>x</sub>O) thin films at different tin (Sn) concentrations (x = 0, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07) were prepared using electron beam evaporation technique and subjected to various characterisations. From XRD, prepared thin films shows polycrystalline nature with cubic structure. FE-SEM nano-graphs confirmed the elongated oval shape morphology with 1:3 aspect ratios. FT-IR analysis revealed the presence of functional groups and chemical interactions. Raman spectrum was recorded in the range of 200 cm<sup>−1</sup> to 1000 cm<sup>−1</sup>. Using Tauc’s relation optical bandgap is calculated and it is found to be increased 2.00 eV – 2.40 eV. Photoluminescence spectra were recorded Cd<sub>1-x</sub>Sn<sub>x</sub>O thin films and emission peaks were found in visible region. CIE diagrams confirm the thin films in blue- green portion. Using a source meter, the electrical properties were examined and it was observed that the electrical resistivity decreased. Magnetic properties reveals that the Sn-doped CdO thin films exhibit ferromagnetic nature.</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":"142636673","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 : 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08041-1
S. Kraiem, K. Khirouni, L. El Mir
{"title":"Effects of Ga doping on the properties of the Ag/GZO/Si:p/Au heterostructures for photovoltaic applications","authors":"S. Kraiem, K. Khirouni, L. El Mir","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08041-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08041-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanostructured layers of zinc oxide are promising compounds for sensor and solar cell applications. Such layers can be obtained by combining both sol–gel and pulsed laser deposition (<i>PLD</i>) preparation methods. Gallium-doped zinc oxide (<i>GZO</i>) nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol–gel method. The obtained powder was used to deposit thin films of GZO on glass and p-silicon substrates by PLD. The effect of Ga doping concentration on the morphological, optical and electrical properties of the GZO thin films was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy images reveals particle homogenous surface and particles in nonmetric size. GZO thin films showed more than 90% transparency in the entire visible region. The relationship between electrical properties and Ga doping concentration was clarified by analyzing the current–voltage (<i>I-V</i>), capacitance–voltage (<i>C-V</i>), and conductance-frequency (<i>G-ω</i>) characteristics of the Ag/GZO/Si:p/Au structure over a wide range of temperature, frequency, and voltage bias. <i>I-V</i> and <i>C-V</i> characteristics show that our structure is formed by two back-to-back diodes. The GZO/Si:p heterojunction governs the electrical response at low temperatures and the Ag/GZO Schottky junction takes over at higher temperatures. At low temperature (<i>T</i> ≤ <i>160 K</i>), high rectifying behavior of the Si:p/GZO p-n heterojunction was observed for Ga doping concentration 1 at%. The carrier concentration of the GZO thin films is calculated from the <i>C</i><sup><i>−2</i></sup><i>-V</i> characteristics. The analysis of impedance dependent on frequency, reveals that the relaxation is a thermally activation process. Activation energies of defects in GZO thin films and their effects on the electronic properties of Ag/GZO/Si:p/Au structure are obtained. This investigation makes a valuable contribution to the behavior of defects in GZO thin films to optimize their properties for solar cell applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142636726","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 : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-08069-3
Eberhard H. Lehmann, David Mannes
{"title":"Neutron tomography studies of buddhist bronze sculptures","authors":"Eberhard H. Lehmann, David Mannes","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08069-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08069-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We have developed neutron tomography as a new tool to study the interior of ancient works of art. The present paper details the principles of the method and summarizes also some of the latest results, particularly concerning Mongolian Buddhist statues of the 17./18th century. It is shown that offering deposits made of organic and ceramic materials, even when fully enclosed in a cast metallic statue, can be examined in a non-invasive way. Within certain limits this concerns composition, size, structure and position of the interior deposits. Such studies can contribute to understand the history of ritual practices and their goals. They can also contribute to evaluate whether a statue has been properly cleaned and filled during consecration and is therefore fit for religious service. Such studies can also help to form an opinion of whether a statue is genuine.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00339-024-08069-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600742","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}
{"title":"Substitution-driven structural, optical and magnetic transformation of Mn, Co co-doped BiFeO3","authors":"Yuhui Ma, Jian Yang, Zhaoguang Yi, Shenghui Xu, Liancheng Wang, Xing’ao Li, Qingchun Wu","doi":"10.1007/s00339-024-08051-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00339-024-08051-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transition metal ion doping presents an effective approach to enhance the magnetic properties of BiFeO<sub>3</sub> (BFO). Herein, we explored the impact of dual transition metal ion doping in BFO by preparing BFO and BiFe<sub>0.9</sub>Co<sub>x</sub>Mn<sub>0.1-x</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (X = 0, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07, 0.1) samples using a sol-gel method. Comprehensive investigations into the substitution-driven structural, optical and magnetic transformation of Mn, Co co-doped BiFeO<sub>3</sub> have been conducted. The dual ions doping led to the BFO’s structural distortion, which was proved by the Riteveld refinement and Raman spectra. With the addition of dual ions, new energy levels might create additional absorption channels for photons, thereby, increasing photon absorption efficiency and adjusting the bandgap. Analysis of magnetic hysteresis data indicates enhanced magnetism in doped samples. Particularly noteworthy is the coercivity of the BiFe<sub>0.9</sub>Co<sub>0.03</sub>Mn<sub>0.07</sub>O<sub>3</sub> sample, which reaches 14989.6 Oe, compared to the control sample’s coercivity of only 163.9 Oe—almost 100 times greater. This study underscores the efficiency of varying the ratio of double ions in doping samples for enhancing both magnetic and optical properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":473,"journal":{"name":"Applied Physics A","volume":"130 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600741","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}