Investigation on field emission properties of graphdiyne–BN composite

Factors influencing thermal transport across graphene/metal interfaces with van der Waals interactions

We implement non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) calculations to investigate thermal transport across graphene/metal interfaces with interlayer van der Waals interactions to understand the factors influencing thermal conductance across the interface. It is found that interfaces with a smaller interfacial lattice mismatch, lighter metal substrate and stronger interfacial bonding strength will show better interfacial thermal transport abilities. Strain induced by the interfacial lattice mismatch in graphene is the key factor for the decrease of interfacial phonon transmission in the main frequency range of metals, which finally results in a decrease of interfacial thermal conductance. A comprehensive interfacial influencing factor is proposed combining the factors of graphene density, metal density and interfacial binding energy to realize the prediction of interfacial thermal conductance across the graphene/metal interface. The results are hoped to promote the understanding of the thermal transport mechanism and design of graphene based 2D/3D materials interfaces.

Experimental Investigation of Perceptual Characteristics of Functional Cemented Backfilling Materials in Coal Mines

For investigating perceptual stress characteristics of Functional Cemented Backfilling Materials (FCBM) in coal mines, we prepared functional specimens based on Cemented Backfilling Materials (CBM) with the perceptual stress ability, and clarified their conductive mechanism, perceptual mechanism, and possible engineering applications. Using mechanical tests and the network parallel dynamic method, the mechanical and electrical properties of the prepared materials and the perceptual characteristics under mechanical–electric coupling conditions were analyzed in depth. The test results demonstrate that the deformation of FCBMs obey standard stress–strain rules, while the conductive phase addition can deteriorate their mechanical properties and simultaneously enhance the electrical conductivity of materials. Through fitting, the percolation threshold was determined to be 9.85%. Before the failure, the spatial distribution of the apparent resistivity in the materials was shown to follow the X-shaped radial pattern; after the failure, the material apparent resistivity obeys different distribution rules at various stages. The apparent resistivity of FCBM is negatively correlated with the strain value at the elastic and plastic stages and positively correlated with it at the failure stage. When the graphite content exceeds the percolation threshold, the materials exhibit a favorable perceptual functionality at the elastic stage.

Structures, electronic properties and charge carrier mobility of graphdiyne-like BN nanoribbons

The structures, stabilities, electronic properties and charge carrier mobility of graphdiyne-like BN nanoribbons are investigated using the SCF-CO method.