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Flexible electronics based on the otherwise rigid conventional crystalline semiconductors is emerging as a new class of technology. However, the existing layer-transfer approaches for implementing such technologies is mostly focused on maintaining the performance of the original device. Here we show that layer transfer through substrate cracking with a pre-tensioned nickel film readily enables the manipulation of the electronic band structure in flexible gallium arsenide (GaAs) devices. We empirically and theoretically quantify the effect of 'engineered' residual strain on the electronic band structure in these flexible GaAs devices. Photoluminescence and quantum efficiency measurements indicate the widening of the GaAs energy bandgap due to the residual compressive strain. The experimental results are in good agreement with our theoretical calculations. This study introduces a new way for strain engineering in flexible compound semiconductors with important implications for electronic and optoelectronic applications. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Flexible electronics based on rigid conventional crystalline semiconductors such as gallium arsenide is emerging as a new class of technology. At present, the existing approaches for realizing flexible electronics from those materials are focused on maintaining the performance of the original device. Here, the authors introduce a new method for strain engineering in flexible devices by leveraging their thin geometrical forms. In particular, they demonstrate that layer transfer through substrate cracking aimed at producing thin semiconductors can readily be used to tailor the electronic band structure of the resulting flexible devices.
For the first time, a few layer graphene was grown on the surface of the polar X -cut (110) of a piezoelectric La3Ga5.5Ta0.5O14 crystal by the CVD method. This polar X -cut is characterized by a good matching of the crystal lattice parameters of La3Ga5.5Ta0.5O14 and two-dimensional graphene crystal, as well as the presence of piezoelectric fields on the surface of the substrate, which could affect the graphene growth process. Raman spectroscopy investigation has shown the ability for direct growth of graphene on the piezoelectric crystal. The NEXAFS spectroscopy studies of the film grown on the surface of the X -cut of an La3Ga5.5Ta0.5O14 crystal also confirmed that the grown film is graphene. Moreover, the NEXAFS spectra enable the conclusion that additional electron states are formed as a result of chemical bonding between the atoms of graphene and the substrate which proceeds through hybridization of the valence electron states of the substrate and graphene atoms. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Few layer graphene was grown on the surface of the polar X-cut (110) of a piezoelectric La3Ga5.5Ta0.5O14 crystal by the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. Raman spectroscopy investigation has shown the ability for direct growth of few layer graphene on the piezoelectric crystal.
Accurate measurement of thermal conductivity is essential to determine the thermoelectric figure-of-merit, zT. Near the phase transition of Cu2Se at 410 K, the transport properties change rapidly with temperature, and there is a concurrent peak in measured heat capacity from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Interpreting the origin as a broad increase in heat capacity or as a transient resulted in a three-fold difference in the reported zT in two recent publications. To resolve this discrepancy, thermal effusivity was deduced from thermal conductivity and diffusivity measurements via the transient plane source (TPS) method and compared with that calculated from thermal diffusivity and the two interpretations of the DSC data for heat capacity. The comparison shows that the DSC measurement gave the heat capacity relevant for calculation of the thermal conductivity of Cu2Se. The thermal conductivity calculated this way follows the electronic contribution to thermal conductivity closely, and hence the main cause of the zT peak is concluded to be the enhanced Seebeck coefficient. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The thermal effusivity of Cu2Se near its phase transition was measured via the transient plane source (TPS) method. This allowed a direct comparison of two interpretations of calorimetry data, which have a factor of three disagreement in the thermoelectric figure-of-merit, zT. Thermal effusivity measurements have the potential of resolving future disagreements in bulk thermal property measurements
Perovskite-like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are hybrid materials of high interest for their potential in information storage technology, as Pb-free substitutes for the widely used lead zirconate titanate (PZT) family of multiferroics. We report here a new, microwave-assisted method of synthesis for perovskite-like MOFs, which exploits the advantages of rapid and volumetric heating by microwaves in order to achieve synthesis within minutes, compared to days required by previously reported methods. The preliminary results demonstrate a broad control over the size and morphology of the products, by minor changes in the reaction conditions. An investigation of the effects of size and morphology on the magnetic and dielectric properties is presented here.
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Perovskite-like multiferroic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with the general formula ABX3 were synthesized by a microwave-assisted protocol, resulting in >100-fold increase in the efficiency of synthesis. The parameters of the synthesis were used to realize control over the size and morphology of the particles formed. The evolution of magnetic and electric properties was studied as a function of particle size.
The results of the direct experimental evaluation of all elastic constants of single crystal hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite (HOIP) methylammonium lead bromide, a material known due to its possible solar-energy, optoelectronics, X-ray detector and thermoelectricity applications, are reported. The measurements of anisotropic elasticity of CH3NH3PbBr3by the technique of laser ultrasonics demonstrate that properties of HOIPs can be even more remarkable than the theoretical expectations: the extracted shear modulus is more than twice smaller, the universal anisotropy is more than twice higher, while the Debye temperature is more than 50° lower. Thus HOIPs can exhibit extremely low shear rigidity and extremely high anisotropy, both strongly overrunning the parameters which have been expected based on earlier first principles theoretical predictions. A simple theoretical model of granular crystal indicates that these observations could be related to the contributions of rotations/tilts of PbBr6octahedra to elastic response of cubic CH3NH3PbBr3. Another experimental observation is strong stiffening of shear rigidity with temperature increase from its room value up to 120 °C. Discovered elastic properties of HOIPs characterize them as exceptionally ductile/flexible/adaptive materials which could be deposited on corrugated/structured surfaces. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The measurements of anisotropic elasticity of hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite CH3NH3PbBr3 by laser ultrasonics technique reveal parameters that are more remarkable than the theoretical expectations. The shear modulus of 5.8 GPa and the universal anisotropy parameter close to 2 are indications for an exceptionally ductile/flexible/adaptive material which could be deposited on corrugated/structured surfaces.
We report on the use and effect of the alkali elements rubidium and caesium in the place of sodium and potassium in the alkali post deposition treatment (PDT) as applied to Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cell absorbers. In order to study the effects of the different alkali elements, we have produced a large number of CIGS solar cells with high efficiencies resulting in a good experimental resolution to detect even small differences in performance. We examine the electrical device parameters of these fully functional devices and observe a positive trend in the I –V parameters when moving from devices without PDT to KF-, RbF-, and eventually to CsF-PDT. A diode analysis reveals an improved diode quality for cells treat-ed with heavier alkalis. Furthermore, secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) measurements reveal a competitive mechanism induced within the class of alkali elements in the CIGS absorber induced by the alkali post deposition treatment. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
A new world record efficiency for thin film solar cells of 22.6% has been achieved with a rubidium fluoride post-deposition treatment. The authors compare treatments using lighter and heavier alkali elements as applied to the Cu(In,Ga)Se2 absorber. An interesting competitive behaviour of the various alkali elements in this functional layer of the solar cell is described.
A GaAsP/SiGe tandem solar cell on Si substrate has been further fabricated using light trapping techniques, such as texturing and adding a back surface reflector, and thinning the Si substrate. This is of importance to increase the Jsc of the Si0.18Ge0.82 bottom cell in this tandem system since bottom cell is current limiting. The Jsc of the bottom cell has been increased by relative 7.4%. This current improvement leads to a predicted efficiency of near 21% for this tandem device, with an absolute efficiency improvement of 0.3% over previous results without light trapping processes. The current of the bottom cell can be further improved by optimizing the bottom cell structure and texturing process, further thinning the Si substrate and increasing Ge concentration. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
A lattice-matched and current-matched three-terminal GaAsP/SiGe tandem solar cell on Si substrate has been further fabricated using light trapping techniques. The Jsc of the bottom cell has been increased by relative 7.4%. This current improvement leads to a predicted efficiency of near 21% for this tandem device.
Lead halide perovskite solar cells with planar heterojunction configuration have recently attracted tremendous attention because of their excellent power conversion efficiencies. The modulation of optical absorption by using an optical spacer layer is a unique method to enhance the device efficiency. Here, we demonstrate the application of thin ZnO layer that act as an optical spacer that enhance the power conversion efficiency perovskite devices from 8.92% to 10.7%, which is mainly due to increment in short-circuit current density by 16% compared to the reference solar cell. The simulation data revealed that ZnO acts as an optical spacer layer that shifts length (average) of electric field |E|2 distribution from 500 nm to 750 nm wavelength is 25 nm in the perovskite layer. Which represents that exciton generation region is moved to near the hole transport layer that enhances the exciton dissociation efficiency and device efficiency.
The modulation of optical absorption by using an optical spacer layer is a unique method to enhance the efficiency of perovskite solar cells. The authors demonstrate the application of a thin ZnO layer that acts as an optical spacer enhancing the power conversion efficiency of perovskite devices from 8.92% to 10.7%, which is mainly due to the increment in short-circuit current density by 16% compared to the reference solar cell.
Lead-free and more air-stable perovskite Cs2SnI6 absorber with a direct bandgap of 1.48 eV is synthesized via a modified solution process. Different nanostructured ZnO nanorod arrays as electron transport layers and hole blocking layers are grown by controlling the seed layer and used to fabricate mesoscopic perovskite solar cells with Cs2SnI6 as light absorber layer. The influences of ZnO seed layers and nanorod morphology on the device photovoltaic performance were also investigated. With careful control of ZnO nanorod length and pore size to ensure high loading of the Cs2SnI6 absorber, we achieved power conversion efficiency of near 1%.
Lead-free and more air-stable defective perovskite Cs2SnI6 is firstly adopted as a light absorber layer for a mesoporous p–i–n perovskite solar cell with promising power conversion efficiency (PCE) near 1%.
The spin Seebeck effect, a newly discovered phenomena, has been suggested as a potential 'game changer' for thermoelectric technology due to the possibility of separating the electric and thermal conductivities. This is due to a completely different device architecture where, instead of an arrangement of p- and n-type pillars between two ceramic blocks, a thermopile could be deposited directly onto a magnetic film of interest. Here we report on the spin Seebeck effect in polycrystalline Fe3O4:Pt bilayers deposited onto amorphous glass substrates with a view for economically viable energy harvesting. Crucially, these films exhibit large coercive fields (197 Oe) and retain 75% of saturation magnetisation, in conjunction with energy conversion comparable to epitaxially grown films. This demonstrates the potential of this technology for widespread application in harvesting waste heat for electricity.
Thermoelectric conversion of heat via the spin Seebeck effect is demonstrated in iron oxide films deposited on glass. In particular, the power generation is shown to be comparable to epitaxially grown films indicating the potential for widespread application of such materials in future spin Seebeck based energy harvesters.
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are potential candidate materials for future thin-film field effect transistors (FETs). However, many aspects of this device must be optimized for practical applications. In addition, low-frequency noise that limits the design window of electronic devices, in general, must be minimized for TMD-based FETs. In this study, the low-frequency noise characteristics of multilayer molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) FETs were investigated in detail, with two different contact structures: titanium (Ti) metal–MoS2 channel and Ti metal–TiO2 interlayer–MoS2 channel. The results showed that the noise level of the device with a TiO2 interlayer reduced by one order of magnitude compared with the device without the TiO2 interlayer. This substantial improvement in the noise characteristics could be explained using the carrier number of fluctuation model. (© 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The low-frequency noise mechanism in multilayer MoS2 FETs with two different contact systems is investigated; Ti metal–MoS2 channel and Ti metal–TiO2 interlayer–MoS2 channel, respectively. The reduced noise level (∼10–11 @ 10 Hz) with TiO2 interlayer is much lower than the 1/f noise requirement (∼10–9 @ 10 Hz) for Si CMOS technology specified in International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductor (ITRS). Thus, as a conclusion, the insertion of thin TiO2 layer is playing a crucial role in the reduction of noise amplitude as well as the contact resistance for TMD-based 2D devices.
Epitaxial thin films of ferromagnetic La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (LSMO) and charge-ordered, antiferromagnetic Y0.5Ca0.5MnO3 (YCMO) were deposited on SrTiO3 (100) substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The heterostructure undergoes tetragonal distortion due to strong biaxial tensile strain imposed by the substrate. The LSMO–YCMO bilayers exhibit significant exchange bias (EB) across the interface even in a very small remnant magnetic field (∼5 Oe) present in the superconductor magnet. The unidirectional exchange anisotropy at the interface can be switched by reversing the polarity of the remnant magnetic field.
Significant asymmetry in the M (H) loop is exhibited by the heterostructure interface under cooling in the presence of small remnant magnetic field (Hr ∼ 5 Oe). (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
This study presents to the occurrence of significant exchange bias in magnetic thin-film heterostructures even in the presence of a very small remnant magnetic field (∼5 Oe). This phenomenon has been demonstrated in the interface between the epitaxial layers of charge-ordered antiferromagnetic Y0.5Ca0.5MnO3 and ferromagnetic La0.7Sr0.3MnO3.
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Accumulation of dust (soiling) on PV modules and solar reflectors leads to significant power losses due to shading or scattering of sunlight. The cover image shows cleaned and dirty PV modules at a test site in Qatar. Especially in arid and semi-arid regions like deserts, output power losses of more than 1% per day can be observed – a severe PV module performance issue. The adhesion of particles to glass surfaces can be strongly enhanced by the so called cementation process, which is attributed to frequent humid/dry-cycles like dew in the morning and surface temperatures up to 80 °C during midday. In their Letter (pp. 525–529), Ilse et al. present a microstructural study of the soiling process on glass surfaces in desert regions, identifying fibrous clay minerals as a main reason for particle cementation. This goes beyond the common perception that cementation occurs via the precipitation of salt (sodium chloride). Therefore, these findings are of outstanding importance for global solar power installations with respect to improved glass coatings and cleaning strategies against soiling
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The Letter by Borges et al. (pp. 530–534) reports the formation of Ag fractal structures, formed on top of a previously deposited Ag:TiO2 nanocomposite thin film, during its thermal annealing. The dendrite-type structures are formed via diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) of Ag atoms, which are supplied to the surface via outward diffusion from the nanocomposite film, when the annealing temperature is raised up to 500 °C. These aggregates show good crystal structure and a potentially interesting optical response, spanning the whole visible range, presumably related to surface plasmon modes with a very broad spectral distribution owing to their fractal geometry. The formation of metallic DLA-type fractal structures opens the possibility of using them in applications where the enhancement of local electromagnetic field is required, such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Furthermore, the interaction between the porous metal oxide matrix and analyte molecules, through either chemical reaction or physical adsorption, can induce a significant change in the optical properties of the fractal structures which may be considered for optical surface-plasmon-resonance sensing in the detection of small concentrations of (bio-)molecules.
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The reduction of void formation in local Al contact structures is of high interest in studies dealing with passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) solar cells. So far, several processing parameters and their impact on local contact formation were investigated in detail. However, up to now density variation of Al in dependence on temperature and Si content in the melt were not taken into account as a principal reason for void formation. In this context the current assumption of a constant volume of the Al paste particles is discussed in more detail. Based on the results of energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, void formation implies either an expansion of paste particles or their burst during contact formation.
(© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
In this Letter, void formation in passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) solar cells is traced back to density variation of the Al-melt during the contact formation process. Based on additional experimental results some of the established theses are questioned and a new working hypothesis concerning void formation is elaborated.
A demonstration that boron–oxygen related degradation in boron-doped Czochralski silicon could be caused by a single defect with two trap energy levels is presented. In this work, the same two-level defect can describe the fast and slow lifetime decay with a capture cross-section ratio of electrons and holes for the donor level of σn/σp = 19 ± 4. A model is proposed for the multi-stage degradation involving a single defect, in which the product of the slow reaction is a reactant in the fast reaction. After thermal processing, a population of interstitial oxygen (Oi) exists in a certain state (the precursor state) that can rapidly form defects (fast degradation) and another population of Oi exists in a state that is required to undergo a slow transformation into the precursor state before defect formation can proceed (slow degradation). Kinetic modelling is able to adequately reproduce the multi-stage degradation for experimental data. Dark annealing is also shown to impact the extent of 'fast' degradation. By decreasing the dark annealing time on pre-degraded wafers, a more severe 'fast' degradation of the samples can be enabled during subsequent illumination, consistent with this theory. The paper then discusses possible candidates for the chemical species involved. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Data is presented suggesting that boron–oxygen related degradation in boron-doped Czochralski silicon could be caused by a single defect. Here, the same recombination properties describe both the 'fast' and 'slow' decay with a capture cross-section ratio for the donor level of σn/σp = 19±4. A model is proposed for the multi-stage degradation involving a single defect, in which the product of the slow reaction is a reactant in the fast reaction.
To investigate the soiling behavior of solar energy systems like photovoltaics or concentrated solar power, glass samples were exposed to outdoor conditions in Doha, Qatar for one month. Soil formation on the glass was characterized at microstructural level using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Further, elemental analysis of the crust was done with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Small fibrous structures were found on the glass surface and dust particles, providing evidence of a cementation process leading to a strong adhesion of airborne dust particles. In contrast to the common perception, that cementation occurs via the precipitation of salt (sodium chloride) these needle structures were found to be mainly composed of oxides of Si, Mg and Al. This indicates that cementation processes in desert regions are enhanced by the growth of fibrous clay minerals.
Accumulation of dust and dirt on PV modules and solar reflectors leads to significant power losses due to shading or scattering of sunlight. Especially in arid and semi-arid regions, this becomes more and more a severe performance issue for solar energy systems. In this Letter, the authors present a microstructural study of the soiling process on glass surfaces in desert regions, identifying fibrous structures as a main reason for particle cementation.
This work demonstrates the formation of Ag fractals on top of a Ag:TiO2 thin film. The dendrite-type objects emerged from a homogeneous and highly transparent Ag:TiO2 nanocomposite, via the mechanism of diffusion-limited-aggregation of Ag atoms, during heat-treatment at 500 °C. A porous TiO2 matrix was also formed during this process, opening a wide range of possible applications, namely in sensing-based ones, together with surface enhanced spectroscopies. Furthermore, fractals incorporate a wide range of shapes and spatial scales, inducing a potentially interesting optical response, over the whole visible range, presumably related with localized surface plasmon modes with very broad spectral distribution.
Ag fractals on porous TiO2 matrix, emerged from a sputtered Ag:TiO2 nanocomposite thin film, after annealing at 500 °C. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Ag:TiO2 nanocomposite thin films were prepared by magnetron sputtering and the mechanism associated to the formation of dendrite-type fractals was found to be controlled by diffusion-limited-aggregation of Ag atoms, promoted by a thermal annealing. The fractal structures that were formed became surrounded by a porous TiO2 matrix, and are expected to find important applications in surface enhanced spectroscopies and plasmonic sensing.
This study investigates how polarity inversion influences the relationship between the electrical properties of heavily Ga-doped ZnO (GZO) films deposited by RF magnetron sputtering and their thickness. The electrical properties observed in very thin films are correlated with a change of polarity from O-polar to Zn-polar face upon increasing the film thickness based on results of valence band spectra measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It is found that the electrical properties of very thin GZO films deposited on Zn-polar ZnO templates are significantly improved compared to those deposited on O-polar face. A low resistivity of 2.62 × 10–4 Ω cm, high Hall mobility of 26.9 cm2/V s, and high carrier concentration of 8.87 × 1020 cm–3 being achieved with 30 nm-thick GZO films using Zn-polar ZnO templates on a glass substrate. In contrast, the resistivity of 30 nm-thick GZO films on bare glass that shows more likely O-polar is very poor about 1.44 × 10–3 Ω cm with mobility and carrier concentration are only 11.9 cm2/V s and 3.64 × 1020 cm–3, respectively. It is therefore proposed that polarity inversion plays an important role in determining the electrical properties of extremely thin GZO films. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The authors investigate the influence of crystallographic polarity on electrical properties of transparent conductive Ga-doped ZnO (GZO) thin films deposited by RF magnetron sputtering. Strong thickness dependence of electrical properties is correlated with the polarity inversion characterized by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. A significant improvement of electrical properties of a 30 nm thick GZO film deposited on Zn-polar ZnO template is presented.
Spin-polarized density functional theory is used to study the TiO2 terminated interfaces between the magnetic Heusler alloys Co2Si (M = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, and Fe) and the non-polar band insulator SrTiO3. The structural relaxation at the interface turns out to depend systematically on the lattice mis- match. Charge transfer from the Heusler alloys (mainly the M 3d orbitals) to the Ti dxy orbitals of the TiO2 interface layer is found to gradually grow from M = Ti to Fe, resulting in an electron gas with increasing density of spin-polarized charge carriers. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The authors explore the possibility of interfacial conductivity in heterostructures of SrTiO3 and the magnetic Heusler alloys Co2M Si. They demonstrate charge transfer from the Heusler alloys to the Ti 3d orbitals of SrTiO3, gradually growing from M = Ti to Fe, which induces a two-dimensional electron gas with increasing density of spin-polarized charge carriers.
The temperature dependent thermal conductivity of In–Sb–Te thin films has been measured by modulated photothermal radiometry in the 20–550 °C range for samples with different Te content. Significant changes with temperature are observed and ascribed to a sequence of structural transformations on the basis of in-situ Raman spectra. The data suggest that the as-deposited material consisting of a mixture of polycrystalline InSb0.8Te0.2and amorphous Te first undergoes a progressive crystallization of the amorphous part, mostly above 300 °C. Further increase in temperature above 460 °C leads, for higher Te content in the alloy, to the formation of crystalline In3SbTe2, intertwined with a less conductive compound, possibly InTe and/or InSb. Upon cooling to room temperature, the initial polycrystalline InSb0.8Te0.2phase is mostly recovered along with other compounds, with a slightly higher thermal conductivity than that of the as deposited material. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
The thermal conductivity of In–Sb–Te alloy with poor and rich Te content is measured in the 20–500 °C range. The analysis of the results is supported by in-situ Raman measurements.
We report a simple and effective way of fabricating molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoscrolls by self-rolling up fractured monolayer CVD-grown MoS2 microflakes. Morphological results reveal that MoS2 nanoscrolls are formed only at newly formed edges, owing to an orientation-specific fracture behavior. Using Raman spectroscopy, we show that the E12g Raman peak (A1g peak) for MoS2 nanoscrolls significantly red-shifts (blue-shifts), indicating structural change. The proposed mechanism is that the newly formed edges induced by fracture behavior self-roll up to nanoscrolls to minimize the surface free energy, meanwhile, the serious lattice contradiction of upper sulfur plane controls the rolling directions. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
This letter presents a simple and effective way of fabricating novel molybdenum disulfide structures by self-rolling up fractured monolayer CVD-grown monolayer MoS2 microflakes. The underlying formation mechanism is proposed to be that fracture-induced edges are rolled up to nanoscrolls driven by minimizing their surface free energy while the lower temperature for the upper layer ensures the self-curling direction.
Mn-assisted molecular beam epitaxy is used for the growth of (In,Mn)As nanowires (NWs) on GaAs(111)B. The transmission electron microscopy measurements revealed that despite the relatively high growth temperature regime this technique can be used to obtain (In,Mn)As NWs with high crystalline quality without any crystal defects, such as dislocations, stacking faults or precipitates inside the investigated NWs or on their side-walls, although the growth processes of NWs were accompanied by the formation of MnAs precipitates between the NWs at the interface of the wetting layer. The results obtained are of importance for the realization of new spintronic nanostructured materials. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
(In,Mn)As nanowires with high crystalline quality without any crystal defects, such as dislocations, stacking faults or precipitates inside the investigated nanowires or on their side-walls, were grown using Mn-assisted molecular-beam epitaxy at relatively high temperature range. At the same time, the growth processes of the nanowires were accompanied by the formation of MnAs precipitates between the nanowires at the interface of the wetting layer.
We report the photoinduced ultrafast quasiparticle recombination dynamics of colossal magnetoresistance single crystal La1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7 by using femtosecond time-resolved reflection spectroscopy in a wide range of temperatures. Here, we find the transient reflectivity change ΔR exhibits a competition process of a fast negative component (∼ sub-picosecond) against a slow positive component (∼ nanosecond), as the sample goes from paramagnetic (PM) to ferromagnetic (FM) state with decreasing the temperature. The very fast initial decay of the photoinduced ΔR corresponds to the photoionization of the Jahn–Teller polaronic response, which is unambiguously sensitive to the coupling between electron and lattice in the PM and FM phases in La1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7 single crystal. (© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
This work emphasizes that ultrafast transient reflection spectroscopy is an effective platform for understanding the quasiparticle dynamics of the manganites. The authors show experimentally that upon lowering the temperature into the ferromagnetic phase of the layered La1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7 single crystal, the Jahn–Teller electron–lattice coupling becomes gradually weaker, suggesting the dynamical coexistence and competition of small polarons, large polarons and magnons.
Phosphorus prefers three-connected configurations due to its inequivalent sp3-hybridization. In the past year, many quasi two-dimensional three-connected networks were proposed as possible phosphorene allotropes. In this Letter, a new quasi two-dimensional three-connected network is proposed as a new potential phosphorene allotrope (Hex-star). Based on first-principles method calculations, the structure, stability and electronic properties of Hex-star were systematically investigated. Our results indicate that Hex-star is dynamically stable and it is a semiconductor with quasi-direct band gap of 1.81 eV based on HSE06 method.
Perspective top view (left) and Magen–David-like orthographic top view (right) of Hex-star phosphorene.
(© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
A two-dimensional Magen–David-like three-connected configuration is proposed as a possible phosphorene allotrope (Hex-star) and its structure, stability and fundamental electronic properties are investigated based on first-principles calculations. In their results the authors indicate that Hex-star is dynamically stable and it is more favorable than most of the previously proposed phosphorene allotropes. It is a quasi-direct band gap semiconductor with a gap of about 1.81 eV according to the HSE06 method. The crystal structure of Hex-star can be considered as an optional candidate for understanding possible phosphorene allotropes in future CVD experiments.
Monte Carlo simulations in the isobaric–isothermal ensemble with variable shape of the periodic box were used to investigate Poisson's ratios of the hard-core repulsive Yukawa crystals with periodically distributed nanoslits. Each nanoslit, oriented perpendicularly to the crystallographic direction [010], was filled by a monolayer of hard spheres. It is shown that presence of the nanoslits leads to negative Poisson's ratio, as low as –0.57(2), in the [100][001]-direction. This direction is not auxetic in the pure Yukawa crystal, i.e. shows positive Poisson's ratio, equal to 0.43(1).
Monte Carlo simulations show that inserting nanoslits, filled by monoatomic layers of hard spheres, into the Yukawa fcc crystalline structure one can strongly modify the Poisson's ratio of the system. In particular, above a critical concentration of nanoslit particles, the modified crystal exhibits anomalous, negative Poisson's ratios in directions in which the crystal without nanoslits shows positive Poisson's ratio. This observation indicates a new way for obtaining auxetic materials.
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When I went to Catholic high school in Philadelphia, we just had one coach for football and basketball. He took all of us who turned out and had us run through a forest. The ones who ran into the trees were on the football team. ~ George Raveling
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is one of the best regarded players in the NFL. So it comes as a surprise to hear him admit that he "had eight or nine recorded concussions," and that he lied about it to stay in games. He made the statement yesterday in a radio interview on the Dan Patrick Show.
Here's what we learn from Polamalu's stunning admission.
- Concussion is more prevalent in football than we imagined.
- The "play hurt" culture of football is beyond what we imagined.
- The blue collar, hard hitting culture of the Steelers may have crossed a line much as the bounty culture of the Saints crossed a line.
- Players are not the best judge of when those lines are crossed.
We've heard James Harrison and Ryan Clark make stunning statements as Commissioner Roger Goodell tries to rein in practices that heighten injury risks. Polamalu is caught up in that culture.
The NFL's policy since December 2011 is to have certified athletic trainers available at each game to work with the medical staff of both teams to assess the best on-the-spot treatment for concussions. That may not be enough oomph to overcome the ingrained culture of playing while concussed. Call this more evidence that our favorite sport may be killing our favorite players.
We admire football players who give their all for their team, perhaps a bit too much. Polamalu, Harrison and Clark are future plaintiffs in law suits against the NFL for failure to protect them from the dangers of concussion.
Take care of yourself, fellas.
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Sept 24 Any further restrictions on developing Quebec's shale gas resources are unlikely to affect the business plans of Canada's Questerre Energy, the company's chief executive said in a statement issued on Monday.
Questerre Chief Executive Michael Binnion was responding to remarks by Quebec's natural resources minister who said last week she does not believe hydraulic fracturing or fracking, the method widely used to extract shale gas, is safe.
Quebec, site of the gas-rich Utica and Lorraine shale gas formations, already has a moratorium using fracking as a panel studies the environmental impact.
Recommendations were expected by 2014, but the remarks by Natural Resource Minister Martine Ouellet signalled that Quebec's newly elected separatist government wants to put more restrictions on the shale gas industry.
"We were disappointed to hear that the minister does not believe modern completion techniques can ever be done safely," Binnion said in a statement.
"There is already a moratorium in Quebec. So the minister's comments about a moratorium have no impact on our business plan," he added.
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Collins, 63, has kept most of the collection in his house in Switzerland, and it was documented in his 2012 book, "The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector's Journey." It is considered the world's largest private collection of artifacts from the Texas Revolution.
When the GLO took over the site of the Alamo from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 2011, the GLO project manager Kaye Tucker caught wind of Collins looking to exhibit the work somewhere. She met with him and the ball started rolling. According to Texas Monthly, "The deal is part of a larger effort by the GLO to improve Texas's most sacred historical site."
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Good Friday procession marking crucifixion focuses on hope, service
Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — Kaye Rachele-Flanery carried a cross in memory of Jesus Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday, also aware of the personal crosses we bear in daily life.
"It's our lives, we all carry burdens," she said, speaking of daily trials and relying on faith in Christ. "But it's the cross that keeps us going, that gives us hope."
Rachele-Flannery, a Cottonwood Heights resident, joined an ecumenical group in a procession between six downtown churches marking the Stations of the Cross, also known as the "via dolorosa," and joining local clergy in prayer, song and scripture readings telling of the crucifixion.
Many took turns carrying the large wooden cross, answering the call, "Who will carry the cross of Christ?"
Bishop John Wester of the Catholic Diocese of Utah urged parishioners to "pray for those who carry heavy crosses" as they pondered Jesus through the evening. The procession also helped raise money for Crossroads Urban Center's philanthropic work in the community.
At the different stations, several clergy echoed Wester with prayers asking to follow Christ's example and serve one another.
"Bless us to put this experience in our hearts, where we can be inspired and motivated," prayed pastor Nurjhan Govan of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Kim and Eric Madsen of Salt Lake City said their family made the procession part of their celebration of Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.
"Christ is my Savior, and I want to mark this time. … This is the time when he knew he was going to die, for the Atonement," Eric Madsen said. "This is just something that is marking this day, and looking forward to the risen Lord."
This is the second time the couple has participated in the procession, Kim Madsen said. The first time was 10 years ago, when Eric proposed.
Pastor Michael Imperiale of the First Presbyterian Church said the Stations of the Cross can symbolize different things for each person, but for many it is a representation of following in Christ's steps and acknowledging his sacrifice as the means to gain God's forgiveness.
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She married Charles Morton Gates, of Claremont, N.H., on Nov. 2, 1957. They had been married for 55 years.
She enjoyed square dancing, tag sales, making pickles and hand-braiding wool rugs. Many of the rugs can be seen in homes throughout Grafton, at the Grafton Inn, and in homes throughout the United States. She was also known for her baking, especially breads and pies.
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Industry Weapon, which specializes in digital media and signage, was seeking an organization with unlimited dynamic information across a wide variety of industries. The agreement with AP allows Industry Weapon's customers access to continuously fresh content in 11 different news categories that fits nicely on electronic screens.
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Aside from the initial big-money free agent deals -- which will slow down in a hurry -- observations include the Ravens defense, Karlos Dansby and the quarterbacks in this year's draft class.
Some observations following the first day of free agency.
The numbers game: When you consider the flood of players on the street, it will soon be a buyers' market. The big-dollar headline deals we are seeing will quickly come to an end and the 400-plus players still waiting for a deal will cave.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 455 veteran football players looking for work and that doesn't include the restricted free agents. Considering all the signings to date just fewer than 90 players received a contract or tag.
In April, 256 rookies will be drafted and most of them will make teams, which puts the 400 veterans in a bigger bind. If teams are willing to wait a week or two they can start grabbing good players at half price. For example, there are 52 wide receivers and 48 corners looking for a contract.
If your team has a starting QB on a rookie contract: Teams like Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Minnesota and Tampa Bay are in the driver's seat to be aggressive in free agency because their quarterbacks are taking up such a small amount of space under the salary cap.
As one head coach said to me this week, "now is the time to build up our roster with quality veterans and make sure we have a good young team when it's time to pay the QB."
Don't forget the quarterbacks in Round 1: The popular opinion is that the 2013 quarterbacks in the draft aren't worthy of a first round selection. Get ready for the signal callers to creep back up the draft boards.
Buffalo just released Ryan Fitzpatrick and there's no chance Tarvaris Jackson is their QB. Philadelphia just got back from a visit with Geno Smith in Morgantown. The Matt Barkley pro day hasn't occurred yet, and when it does, he will gain momentum.
It's going to be tough for Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Oakland, Cleveland, Arizona, Buffalo and the Jets to all say they are waiting until a later round for a QB. A GM can get fired for picking the wrong QB too early but he can also get fired for passing a QB that goes on to play well.
The Ravens defense: In a blink of an eye, the Ravens defense has changed. Gone are Ray Lewis, Dannell Ellerbee, Paul Kruger as well as the release of Bernard Pollard. You have to wonder if Ed Reed ever comes back.
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@jws yup, and my in-laws have it even worse. This is after having 110 mbit in New Zealand. It's rather painful.
@keita and it relies on maths that we suspect is really easy, but we don't have algorithms that perform the operations efficiently yet.
@keita @lechindianer also, it doesn't dump the iCloud passwords. Those are in a different keychain which it seems `security` doesn't work with.
@cgiffard my repos have a grand total of 1 contributor (me). If they ever start getting external contributors, I'll add one. Until then, just having a README was enough effort :p
@cgiffard It's better to have one before you need to enforce it, or before you get the people who are incredibly against them (which is kinda the first point)
@cgiffard This is one reason I want to own a house with a backyard. Can set up an office out there so I actually have to leave the "home" environment.
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I am having a hard time deciding which one.
The slow focus and time to first shot of the Olympus concern me, but having IS in the body is appealing as the lenses will be smaller.
The GF1 appears to be faster and have an edge on image quality, but the lenses are bigger.
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Amazon has a bundle for a Canon t3 with a 18-55 lens, a a 75-300 lens, plus several other accessories for $540. Is this a good buy for a beginner dslr? I'm looking at getting it for my husband as a fathers day gift.
In doing my research I went in best buy and the sales person tried to make me feel like an idiot for considering this camera since it's 12 mp and all the others are 18, and for considering buying off Amazon.
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The hotel has converted the Oak Room to a breakfast area for "elite" Marriott guests.
Notable Passing II was the death this week of Mike McGrady, the Newsday columnist who served as gang leader for a 1969 literary hoax titled "Naked Came the Stranger." The book, a send-up of the steamy romances written by Jacqueline Susann and others, was penned by 25 staffers of the paper, including noted investigative reporter Bob Greene.
McGrady got his sister-in-law to pose as the author of the book, a "demure Long Island housewife" named Penelope Ashe, whose characters jumped from bedroom to backseat to boardroom in sexual frolics that included everything from a toothbrush to a Shetland pony.
McGrady and his co-authors confessed after the book had sold 20,000 copies, but word of the hoax sent sales even higher, and by year's end it had spent 13 weeks on The New York Times' best-seller list. It's still in print, by the way.
"What always worried me," McGrady later said, "are the 20,000 people who bought it before the hoax was exposed."
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