Wenjie Lv, Guomei Chen, Zifeng Ni, Shikun Zheng, Kai Chen, Xueyu Lu
{"title":"Study on the Influence of Iron-Based Catalysts on the Planarization of GaN Wafers During Electro-Fenton Assisted CMP Polishing","authors":"Wenjie Lv, Guomei Chen, Zifeng Ni, Shikun Zheng, Kai Chen, Xueyu Lu","doi":"10.1002/crat.70097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.70097","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Electro-Fenton assisted chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) has been demonstrated as an effective technique for enhancing the surface oxidation efficiency of gallium nitride (GaN) substrates, where the valence and phase states of iron-based catalysts directly determine the oxidation capability of the system. Herein, the effects of three types of iron-based catalysts (i.e., homogeneous ferrous sulfate (FeSO<sub>4</sub>), homogeneous iron sulfate (Fe<sub>2</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>), and heterogeneous ferroferric oxide (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)) on the performance of electro-Fenton assisted GaN CMP were systematically investigated. ·OH generation kinetics and the formation behavior of the oxide layer were comprehensively characterized through fluorescence spectrophotometry, potentiodynamic polarization tests, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Iron cycling mechanisms in the electro-Fenton system were examined through elemental analysis of iron deposition on GaN surfaces. Experimental results indicated significant differences in polishing performance among the catalyst systems, with clear linear relationships observed among ·OH concentration, corrosion potential, and material removal rate (MRR). Based on these findings, an oxidation kinetics model of the GaN surface was established to elucidate the origin of these linear correlations.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708236","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}
Hanning Zou, XinXin Chen, Jiali Han, Can Chen, Yizhe Hu, Shangke Pan, Jianguo Pan
{"title":"Solution Growth and Optical Properties of Lead-Free Single MACu2I3 Crystals with 1D Structure","authors":"Hanning Zou, XinXin Chen, Jiali Han, Can Chen, Yizhe Hu, Shangke Pan, Jianguo Pan","doi":"10.1002/crat.70099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.70099","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Lead halide perovskite has attracted extensive attention in the field of photoelectric conversion and detection due to its excellent photoelectric properties. However, the toxicity of lead and environmental pollution will affect the practical application. By substituting Cu<sup>+</sup> for Pb<sup>2+</sup> and MA<sup>+</sup> for Cs<sup>+</sup>, a new organic–inorganic hybrid copper (I) halide MACu<sub>2</sub>I<sub>3</sub> single crystal with 1D structure was successfully prepared by slow evaporation of solvent. The results show that the crystal belongs to the monoclinic system (P2<sub>1</sub>/m), and the MACu<sub>2</sub>I<sub>3</sub> single crystal is a direct band gap material with a direct band gap of 2.09 eV. The photoluminescence spectrum shows that the excitation peak of the MACu<sub>2</sub>I<sub>3</sub> crystal is 330 nm, and the emission peaks are 415 and 610 nm, respectively, with the corresponding fluorescence decay times being 0.21 and 329 ns, indicating that the MACu<sub>2</sub>I<sub>3</sub> single crystal exhibits ultrafast luminescence decay behavior. Therefore, this work highlights the potential of the MACu<sub>2</sub>I<sub>3</sub> single crystal in the field of ultrafast optics.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708215","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}
Oleksii Bezkrovnyi, Maciej Ptak, Mirosława Pawlyta, Michael Vorochta, Iva Matolínová
{"title":"Raman Observation of the Chemical State of Ru/CeO2 Catalysts","authors":"Oleksii Bezkrovnyi, Maciej Ptak, Mirosława Pawlyta, Michael Vorochta, Iva Matolínová","doi":"10.1002/crat.70096","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70096","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The chemical transformations of CeO<sub>2</sub> and Ru/CeO<sub>2</sub> catalysts under oxidative treatment (i.e., typical conditions of oxidation reactions on metal/oxide catalysts) were investigated using in situ Raman spectroscopy, and complemented by near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (NAP-XPS). The main attention was focused on the Raman study of the effect of Ru loadinag degree on the structure of CeO<sub>2</sub> support in Ru/CeO<sub>2</sub> catalysts undergoing oxidative treatment. The advances and limitations of Raman spectroscopy for studying the chemical state of Ru/CeO<sub>2</sub> catalysts were systematically investigated and discussed, demonstrating its high potential to monitoring the physicochemical state of ceria support in the Ru/CeO<sub>2</sub> system. The limited applicability of Raman spectroscopy for monitoring the Ru species in Ru/CeO<sub>2</sub> catalyst was also demonstrated.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668267","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}
V. Mamitha, S. Lincy Mary Ponmani, S. C. Vella Durai
{"title":"Crystal Structure, Thermal Stability, Supercapacitor, and Nonlinear Optical Behavior in β-Alanine Sodium Nitrate Crystals","authors":"V. Mamitha, S. Lincy Mary Ponmani, S. C. Vella Durai","doi":"10.1002/crat.70095","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>β-Alanine sodium nitrate mixed single crystals were successfully grown using the slow evaporation solution growth technique and systematically examined for multifunctional applications. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the crystalline nature, phase purity, and good structural perfection of the grown crystals. FTIR spectroscopy was used to identify the characteristic vibrational frequencies corresponding to the functional groups present in the crystal lattice. The elemental composition and chemical purity were validated through Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX). Scanning electron microscopy revealed well-defined crystalline morphology with smooth facets and uniform distribution, indicating high crystal quality and the absence of significant surface defects. Optical properties were investigated using UV–Vis–NIR spectroscopy, and the optical band gap was determined. The observed wide band gap confirms the suitability of the material for optoelectronic device applications. Thermal stability was assessed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), showing stability up to 150°C. Electrochemical studies demonstrated high specific capacitance with stable charge–discharge behavior. Third-order nonlinear optical parameters (χ3, n2, and β), determined using the Z-scan technique, revealed a strong nonlinear response and effective optical limiting behavior, highlighting the potential of β-alanine sodium nitrate crystals for optoelectronic, energy storage, and nonlinear photonic applications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668262","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}
{"title":"Issue Information: Crystal Research and Technology 4'2026","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/crat.70098","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70098","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crat.70098","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668998","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":"Temperature-Modulated Nanoarchitectonics on the Electrochemical Performance of High Energy Supercapacitor Electrodes Derived From Mango Seeds","authors":"Gokulapriya Baskar, Gokul Jayavel, Suji Saravanan, Selvapandiyan Marimuthu","doi":"10.1002/crat.70094","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70094","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Biomass-derived activated carbon are emerging as a sustainable electrode for high-performance supercapacitors. Mango seed-derived activated carbon was synthesized using chemical activation with H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> as an activating agent. Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) analysis of MSAC@800 revealed a high specific surface area of 818 m<sup>2</sup>/g, providing abundant active sites for ion adsorption. XRD and Raman analyses confirmed that the activated carbon is partially graphitized structure, which improves the electrical conductivity. FE—SEM showed a well-developed porous structure that facilitates efficient ion transport. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis confirmed the presence of a functional group that enhances the electrochemical performance. MSAC@800 electrode exhibited a specific capacitance of 336.94 ± 0.16 F/g and an energy density of 46.76 ± 0.09 Wh/kg at a current density of 2 A/g. The capacitive-controlled contribution reached 85 %, this enhancing the overall capacitance and energy storage. This study demonstrates that mango seed-derived activated carbon is a cost-effective and high-performance electrode material for supercapacitor applications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147669000","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}
{"title":"Influence of Y2O3 Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Ti6Al4V","authors":"Jinyu Zhu, Yangping Dong, Huihua Zhang, Renyi Lu, Wentian Zhao, Shuming Zhao, Pengwei Yang, Guang Yang, Lei Cao, Xin Zhang, Qun Zhang, Liang Zhong","doi":"10.1002/crat.70091","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70091","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-fabricated Ti6A4V alloys often suffer from insufficient comprehensive mechanical properties and pronounced anisotropy. In contrast, the introduction of rare earth elements offers a promising approach to performance optimization. In this study, Ti6Al4V-<i>x</i>Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> alloys were produced by incorporating different mass fractions of Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles into Ti6Al4V powder, followed by LPBF processing, and their microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties were systematically investigated. The results show that the addition of 0.2 wt.% Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> induces significant grain refinement, reducing the β grain size from 92.3 to 60.4 µm and the α′ martensitic lath size from 10.4 to 8.6 µm. At this composition, the alloy achieves an optimal combination of mechanical properties, with the yield strength increased from 1126 to 1208 MPa and the ultimate tensile strength from 1259 to 1331 MPa. This study provides new insights and experimental evidence for tailoring the microstructure and enhancing the mechanical performance of LPBF-processed titanium alloys via rare-earth oxide modification.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668866","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}
{"title":"Crystal Structure Prediction of a Low-Symmetry Molecular Crystal (P1, Z = Z′ = 1) Using Periodic DFT and Cubic Starting Cells: A Case Study on 1-{4-[(prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethan-1-one","authors":"Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Dariusz Maciej Pisklak","doi":"10.1002/crat.70093","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70093","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Predicting the crystal structure of low-symmetry molecular crystals without experimental input is a challenging task, especially for systems with space group <i>P1</i> and a single molecule in the unit cell (<i>Z</i> = <i>Z′</i> = 1). In this study, we explore a simple yet effective crystal structure prediction (CSP) strategy using periodic density functional theory (DFT) with the PBE functional and three dispersion corrections—Tkatchenko–Scheffler (TS), Many-Body Dispersion (MBD<sup>*</sup>), and DFT-D4. As a case study, we investigate 1-{4-[(prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethan-1-one, a molecule with four conformations and an experimental crystal structure (CCDC refcode ZOWZAP). Each conformation was placed in a cubic unit cell with varying initial edge lengths and fully optimized in CASTEP using the LBFGS minimizer, allowing simultaneous relaxation of lattice parameters and atomic coordinates. Results show that the choice of dispersion correction and initial cell dimensions critically influences prediction success. The DFT-D4 method provided the closest agreement with the experimental structure, correctly identifying the experimentally observed conformation as the lowest-energy arrangement in most cases. The study highlights the feasibility of a minimal-input CSP workflow for <i>P1</i>, <i>Z</i> = <i>Z′</i> = 1 molecular crystals, offering a reproducible approach for systems where experimental diffraction data are unavailable or challenging to obtain.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668999","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}
Alexandar Antonysamy, Sahaya Infant Lasalle Britto, Muthu Senthil Pandian, Johnson Irudayaraj, Renuka Navaneethan, Shabbir Muhammad
{"title":"Structural, Optical, and Electrical Studies of Maleic Acid Single Crystals for Nonlinear Optical Applications","authors":"Alexandar Antonysamy, Sahaya Infant Lasalle Britto, Muthu Senthil Pandian, Johnson Irudayaraj, Renuka Navaneethan, Shabbir Muhammad","doi":"10.1002/crat.70090","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70090","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Single crystals of maleic acid (MA) were synthesized and thoroughly characterized to evaluate their structural and various technical characterizations. The nucleation and growth behavior were monitored and recorded via optical microscopy for a better understanding of the crystallization process. PXRD established the crystalline phase and purity of the material, while FTIR spectrographic analysis revealed the existence of functional assemblies, offering insight into molecular interactions within the crystal lattice. UV–vis NIR spectral examination demonstrated good optical transparency, suggesting the crystal's potential for optoelectronic applications. Dielectric measurements provided information on the dielectric constant and loss, which are important for its integration into electronic devices. The photoconductivity study revealed a photo-responsive electrical behavior, and impedance spectroscopy offered valuable data on the charge transport dynamics. Additionally, electrochemical analysis was performed to examine the crystal's stability and reactivity. Importantly, Z-scan measurements confirmed the presence of significant third-order NLO behavior, underscoring its use in advanced photonic and laser-based systems. Overall, these comprehensive characterizations highlight the versatility of maleic acid single crystals for a wide range of NLO and functional device applications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668835","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}
{"title":"Effect of Fe2+, Zn2+, and Ca2+ on the Solvent-Mediated Phase Transformation of Glycine","authors":"Sevgi Polat, Ayşe Öykü Yıldız, Perviz Sayan","doi":"10.1002/crat.70089","DOIUrl":"10.1002/crat.70089","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated the effects of iron, zinc, and calcium ions (Fe<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup>, Zn<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup>, and Ca<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup>, respectively) on the solvent-mediated polymorphic transformation of glycine and subsequent crystal properties. The transformation from β- into α-glycine was monitored in real time using ultrasonic velocity measurements and revealed that these metal ions delayed the transformation in a concentration-dependent manner, with Fe<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> showing the strongest delay. x-ray diffraction and microscopy analyses confirmed the complete transformation into α-glycine, with significant morphology changes induced by the additives. Scanning electron microscopy and image-based analyses showed that Fe<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> led to compact, agglomerated crystals with irregular shapes, while Zn<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> and Ca<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> caused moderate thickening of the rod-like α-glycine crystals. Zeta potential measurements demonstrated metal ion adsorption on crystal surfaces, reducing surface charge and promoting agglomeration, particularly in the Fe<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> system. Filtration tests revealed a sharp increase in specific cake resistance with Fe<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup>, while Zn<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> and Ca<sup>2</sup><sup>+</sup> improved filtration performance. Thermogravimetric analysis and <i>in-situ</i> Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses confirmed a consistent two-step thermal degradation pattern across all samples, with minor variations in decomposition temperatures and evolved gas profiles.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48935,"journal":{"name":"Crystal Research and Technology","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147668997","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}