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Guo H, Garro-Hernandorena A, Martínez-Galera AJ, Gómez-Rodríguez JM. Lateral Heterostructures of Graphene and h-BN with Atomic Lattice Coherence and Tunable Rotational Order. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207217. [PMID: 36710252 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In-plane heterostructures of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) exhibit exceptional properties, which are highly sensitive to the structure of the alternating domains. Nevertheless, achieving accurate control over their structural properties, while keeping a high perfection at the graphene-h-BN boundaries, still remains a challenge. Here, the growth of lateral heterostructures of graphene and h-BN on Rh(110) surfaces is reported. The choice of the 2D material, grown firstly, determines the structural properties of the whole heterostructure layer, allowing to have control over the rotational order of the domains. The atomic-scale observation of the boundaries demonstrates a perfect lateral matching. In-plane heterostructures floating over an oxygen layer have been successfully obtained, enabling to observe intervalley scattering processes in graphene regions. The high tuning capabilities of these heterostructures, along with their good structural quality, even around the boundaries, suggest their usage as test beds for fundamental studies aiming at the development of novel nanomaterials with tailored properties.
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- Haojie Guo
- Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Física de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
- Instituto Nicolás Cabrera, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
- Instituto Nicolás Cabrera, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
- Condensed Matter Physics Center (IFIMAC), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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Wang Z, Sun F, Liu Z, Zheng L, Wang D, Feng Y. Regulated Thermal Boundary Conductance between Copper and Diamond through Nanoscale Interfacial Rough Structures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:16162-16176. [PMID: 36924078 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Interfacial structure optimization is important to enhance the thermal boundary conductance (TBC) as well as the overall performance of thermal conductive composites. In this work, the effect of interfacial roughness on the TBC between copper and diamond is investigated with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) experiments. It is found from MD simulations that the thermal transport efficiency across a rough interface is higher, and the TBC can be improved 5.5 times to 133 MW/m2·K compared with that of the flat interface. Also, the TBC is only dominated by the actual contact area at the interface for larger roughness cases; thus, we conclude that the phonon scattering probability increases with the increase of roughness and becomes stable gradually. Finally, the TBC of the copper/diamond interface with different roughness is characterized by TDTR experiments, and the results also confirm the trend of MD simulations. This study demonstrates the feasibility of the roughness modification for interfacial thermal management from both theoretical analysis and experimental measurements and provides a new idea for enhancing the thermal conductivity of composites.
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- Ziyang Wang
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Zhang Z, Yang X, Liu K, Wang R. Epitaxy of 2D Materials toward Single Crystals. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105201. [PMID: 35038381 PMCID: PMC8922126 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit unique electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical, and thermal properties due to their special crystal structure and thus have promising potential in many fields, such as in electronics and optoelectronics. To realize their real applications, especially in integrated devices, the growth of large-size single crystal is a prerequisite. Up to now, the most feasible way to achieve 2D single crystal growth is the epitaxy: growth of 2D materials of one or more specific orientations with single-crystal substrate. Only when the 2D domains have the same orientation, they can stitch together seamlessly and single-crystal 2D films can be obtained. In this view, four different epitaxy modes of 2D materials on various substrates are presented, including van der Waals epitaxy, edge epitaxy, step-guided epitaxy, and in-plane epitaxy focusing on the growth of graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC). The lattice symmetry relation and the interaction between 2D materials and the substrate are the key factors determining the epitaxy behaviors and thus are systematically discussed. Finally, the opportunities and challenges about the epitaxy of 2D single crystals in the future are summarized.
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- Zhihong Zhang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory for Magneto‐Photoelectrical Composite and Interface ScienceInstitute for Multidisciplinary InnovationSchool of Mathematics and PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083China
- Interdisciplinary Institute of Light‐Element Quantum Materials and Research Centre for Light‐Element Advanced MaterialsPeking UniversityBeijing100871China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory for Magneto‐Photoelectrical Composite and Interface ScienceInstitute for Multidisciplinary InnovationSchool of Mathematics and PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Frontiers Science Center for Nano‐optoelectronicsSchool of PhysicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871China
- Interdisciplinary Institute of Light‐Element Quantum Materials and Research Centre for Light‐Element Advanced MaterialsPeking UniversityBeijing100871China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory for Magneto‐Photoelectrical Composite and Interface ScienceInstitute for Multidisciplinary InnovationSchool of Mathematics and PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083China
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Defects in Graphene/h-BN Planar Heterostructures: Insights into the Interfacial Thermal Transport Properties. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020500. [PMID: 33669409 PMCID: PMC7920450 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, the defects (local stress generated) induce the formation of graphene/h-BN planar heterostructure (Gr-hBN-PH) to form "unsteady structure". Then, the coupling effects of external field (heat flow direction, strain and temperature field) and internal field (defect number, geometry shape and interfacial configuration) on the interface thermal conductivity (ITC) of Gr-hBN-PH were studied. The results show phonon transmission is less affected by compression deformation under the action of force-heat-defect coupling, while phonon transmission of heterostructure is more affected by tensile deformation. The non-harmonic interaction of the atoms in the composite system is strengthened, causing the softening of high-frequency phonons. The greater reduction of thermal transport at the interface of heterostructures will be. The interface bonding morphology plays a significant role on the ITC of the Gr-hBN-PH. The relationship between structure and properties in the low dimension is analyzed from the perspective of defect energy. It is helpful for us to understand the physical mechanism of low-dimensional structure, realize multiple structural forms, and even explore new uses.
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Han N, Yang D, Zhang C, Zhang X, Shao J, Cheng Y, Huang W. Role of Buffer Layer and Building Unit in the Monolayer CrI 3 Growth: A First-Principles Perspective. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:9453-9460. [PMID: 33108205 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c02717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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CrI3, a two-dimensional layered material, has recently attracted a lot of research interest due to its exotic magnetic property. However, the synthesis of a CrI3 monolayer (ML) by vapor-phase deposition has not been achieved by current experimental endeavors, which require a better understanding of the vapor-phase growth mechanism involved. In this study, we theoretically simulate the growth of the CrI3 ML on the Si(111) surface by using a first-principles calculation. Our key finding is that an iodine buffer layer on the Si surface is crucial to the formation of the CrI3 ML by stabilizing the precursor and also reacting with the precursor. Moreover, our simulation reveals that the CrI2 cluster as the growth building unit, which can be formed by controlling the chemical potential of the I source, is preferred for the formation of CrI3 ML. We think that our work will provide insightful guidance for the experimental synthesis of CrI3 ML in the future.
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- Nannan Han
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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Zheng M, Cai W, Fang Y, Wang X. Nanoscale boron carbonitride semiconductors for photoredox catalysis. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:3593-3604. [PMID: 32020138 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09333h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The conversion of solar energy to chemical energy achieved by photocatalysts comprising homogeneous transition-metal based systems, organic dyes, or semiconductors has received significant attention in recent years. Among these photocatalysts, boron carbon nitride (BCN) materials, as an emerging class of metal-free heterogeneous semiconductors, have extended the scope of photocatalysts due to their good performance and Earth abundance. The combination of boron (B), carbon (C), and nitrogen (N) constitutes a ternary system with large surface area and abundant activity sites, which together contribute to the good performance for reduction reactions, oxidation reactions and orchestrated both reduction and oxidation reactions. This Minireview reports the methods for the synthesis of nanoscale hexagonal boron carbonitride (h-BCN) and describes the latest advances in the application of h-BCN materials as semiconductor photocatalysts for sustainable photosynthesis, such as water splitting, reduction of CO2, acceptorless dehydrogenation, oxidation of sp3 C-H bonds, and sp2 C-H functionalization. h-BCN materials may have potential for applications in other organic transformations and industrial manufacture in the future.
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- Meifang Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China.
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Gao J, Xu Z, Chen S, Bharathi MS, Zhang YW. Computational Understanding of the Growth of 2D Materials. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.201800085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Junfeng Gao
- Institute of High Performance Computing; A*STAR Singapore 138632 Singapore
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Institute of High Performance Computing; A*STAR Singapore 138632 Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing; A*STAR Singapore 138632 Singapore
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McLean B, Eveleens CA, Mitchell I, Webber GB, Page AJ. Catalytic CVD synthesis of boron nitride and carbon nanomaterials - synergies between experiment and theory. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 19:26466-26494. [PMID: 28849841 DOI: 10.1039/c7cp03835f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Low-dimensional carbon and boron nitride nanomaterials - hexagonal boron nitride, graphene, boron nitride nanotubes and carbon nanotubes - remain at the forefront of advanced materials research. Catalytic chemical vapour deposition has become an invaluable technique for reliably and cost-effectively synthesising these materials. In this review, we will emphasise how a synergy between experimental and theoretical methods has enhanced the understanding and optimisation of this synthetic technique. This review examines recent advances in the application of CVD to synthesising boron nitride and carbon nanomaterials and highlights where, in many cases, molecular simulations and quantum chemistry have provided key insights complementary to experimental investigation. This synergy is particularly prominent in the field of carbon nanotube and graphene CVD synthesis, and we propose here it will be the key to future advances in optimisation of CVD synthesis of boron nitride nanomaterials, boron nitride - carbon composite materials, and other nanomaterials generally.
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- Ben McLean
- School of Environmental & Life Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia.
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Zhao J, Cheng K, Han N, Zhang J. Growth control, interface behavior, band alignment, and potential device applications of 2D lateral heterostructures. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/wcms.1353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Jijun Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams (Dalian University of Technology); Ministry of Education; Dalian China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams (Dalian University of Technology); Ministry of Education; Dalian China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams (Dalian University of Technology); Ministry of Education; Dalian China
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- School of Physics and Information Engineering; Shanxi Normal University; Linfen China
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