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Transmission Electron Microscopy of Halide Perovskite Materials and Devices
摘要： Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)-based techniques are uniquely suited for site-specific structural and analytical characterization of halide perovskites (HPs) at atomic, nanometer, and micrometer length scales. TEM-based studies hold the key to understanding the nature and functionality of these fascinating materials that are at the heart of emerging solar cells and (opto)electronic devices. While TEM-based techniques have made several groundbreaking discoveries that have resulted in astonishing advancements in the field of materials science in general over the past decades, their application to HPs has been relatively sparse. Here, we provide a perspective on TEM-based studies of HPs that have been conducted so far and project a vision for how these powerful characterization techniques can be brought to bear on research problems in the field of HPs. An outlook discussing important challenges and opportunities that lay ahead is also presented.
关键词： Halide Perovskites,Optoelectronics,Materials Characterization,Solar Cells,Transmission Electron Microscopy
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Influence of Platelet Aggregate Formation in Blood Samples on Light Transmission Aggregometry Results
摘要： Background: Light transmission aggregometry is a standard method used to evaluate platelet function. However, in clinical settings, light transmission aggregometry results sometimes fail to reflect actual platelet hyperactivity. In patients with suspected platelet hyperactivity such as thrombosis, platelet aggregates are frequently detected in citrated blood samples using a scattergram of a hematology analyzer. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of platelet aggregate formation on light transmission aggregometry results. Methods: We used 19 citrated blood samples in which platelet aggregate formation was intentionally induced by a hematology analysis process. Employing fully automated light transmission aggregometry and agonists including adenosine diphosphate or collagen, light transmission aggregometry maximum aggregation percentage, platelet count, and mean platelet volume of platelet-rich plasma before and after platelet aggregate formation were evaluated. Results: Light transmission aggregometry maximum aggregation percentage with adenosine diphosphate or collagen was significantly lower in the samples after than before platelet aggregate formation. Platelet count and mean platelet volume were both decreased by platelet aggregate formation (P < .01), suggesting that maximum aggregation percentage reduction was caused by the decrease in activated large platelets in the platelet-rich plasma. Conclusion: This study clarified that platelet aggregate formation in blood samples interfered with an accurate assessment of platelet hyperactivity. To ensure reliability of light transmission aggregometry results, we must confirm that platelet aggregates have not formed in the sample, especially in those of patients with platelet hyperactivity.
关键词： platelet count,hematology analyzer,light transmission aggregometry,mean platelet volume,platelet-rich plasma,Platelet aggregate
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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European Microscopy Congress 2016: Proceedings || Fivefold symmetries in silicon thin films induced by multiple twinning
摘要： Fivefold symmetry, like any kind of n-fold rotational symmetry, can be identifiable when rotating a crystalline configuration 5 times (or n times) around a certain axis and realizing that the structure is transformed into a configuration that is equivalent to the initial one. The occurrence of this specific symmetry, forbidden by the conventional periodic crystallography, was attributed in the literature to the presence of a new state of matter 'the quasicrystals' [1] [2] or simply to an effect of multiple twinning. Particularly, the tendency of multiply twinning in a fivefold symmetry has been widely reported in small particles having a special morphology like the decahedral [3] or icosahedral [4] structures, usually called multiply twinned particles. In this study, we will highlight on the fivefold symmetry observed in the electron diffraction patterns of two types of materials elaborated in different growth conditions, originating from multiple twinning and not from the presence of multiply twinned particles. The first case concerns the fivefold symmetry on p-type doped silicon thin films containing a non-negligible amount of carbon and oxygen. These films were deposited in a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition reactor (PECVD) at 0.2 W/cm2 using silane, hydrogen, diborane and hexamethydisiloxane (C6H18OSi2, HMDSO) diluted in argon. Since all the diffraction patterns recorded on different regions of these films exhibit a fivefold symmetry along [0-11] zone axis (Figure 1), it is clear that this symmetry is real and characteristic of our films. Further diffraction measurements reveal that there is a relation of epitaxy with the (100) crystalline silicon substrate. This is also confirmed by high resolution TEM images, where {111} planes are continuing from the substrate to the film across the interface. Moreover, energy filtered TEM images were correlated with SIMS measurements to provide elemental mapping of silicon, carbon and oxygen with absolute values. The second case illustrates a quasi-fivefold symmetry recorded on intrinsic silicon thin films deposited by PECVD using silicon tetrafluoride, hydrogen and argon chemistry at a purposely high power density of 0.3 W/cm2. After few hundred nanometers of epitaxial growth, a high density of defects appears, followed by a multiply twinned part (as shown in Figure 2a). Fourier Transforms recorded on the first part reveal a monocrystalline structure (Figure 2c), and on the second part a fivefold symmetry (Figure 2b), which is, in this case also, linked to an epitaxial growth. It has been proved in some references [5] [6] that a high power density is responsible for a high ion energy impinging on the substrate and causing some surface or even bulk damage. Thus, the twin defects present in our films are most probably caused by the application of a high power density. However, to obtain a fivefold symmetry, it is necessary to have at least three orders of twinning that contribute to 10 spots in the diffraction pattern, i.e, if there only exist two orders of twinning, some additional diffraction spots appear without giving rise to a fivefold symmetry as it is the case of Figure 3. Detailed investigation of the multiple twinning in a fivefold symmetry fashion will be presented.
关键词： silicon,Transmission electron microscopy,epitaxy,twin,fivefold symmetry
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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European Microscopy Congress 2016: Proceedings || In-situ E(S)TEM Observations of Single Atom Dynamics in Catalytic Reactions
摘要： In heterogeneous catalysis, single-atom catalysts (SACs) take place at the atomic level at elevated temperatures. Understanding and control of complex catalytic reactions on the atomic scale are crucial for the rational development of improved catalysts and processes. The development of the first atomic-scale resolution environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) is described (1-5), opening up new opportunities for studying gas-solid reactions in real time (6-9). The in-situ observations in ETEM have revealed the direct visualization of reaction intermediates and processes on the atomic scale in real time (1-5), offering insights into the dynamic behavior of catalysts and processes. The development of the ETEM (2) is now used globally. Benefits of the in-situ studies include new knowledge, improved and more environmentally beneficial catalytic technology as well as better or replacement mainstrain technologies in chemical and energy industries. Examples of the in-situ studies include new gold, improved and more environmentally beneficial catalytic technology as well as better or replacement mainstrain technologies in chemical and energy industries. The new insights have important implications for the application of nanomaterials in chemical process technologies including for transportation fuels, transformation fuels and in ammonia manufacture (6). Recently supported noble metal catalysts are examined for low temperature water-gas shift (WGS) catalysts (Fig. 1) and compared with reaction data and modeling. The in-situ observations in WGS have revealed the formation of clusters of only a few atoms from single-atom catalysts and the catalytic effect of low coordination sites. The new insights have important implications for the application of nanomaterials in chemical process technologies.
关键词： gas-solid reactions,environmental transmission electron microscopy,catalysis,single-atom catalysts,in-situ observations
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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AIP Conference Proceedings [AIP Publishing LLC NANOFORUM 2014 - Rome, Italy (22–25 September 2014)] - Structural and optical properties of Sn1-xMnxO2 thin films
摘要： Sn1-xMnxO2 thin films are deposited by spray pyrolysis method. XRD of all the thin films show the amorphous nature. Synthesis of SnO2 is also confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. Undoped SnO2 thin film is 60-70 % transparent in visible and near IR region and it increases up to80-90% for 20 at. % Mn doped SnO2 thin film. The optical band gap is tunable linearly between 3.34 to 3.96 eV for 0≤x≤0.20 for Sn1-xMnxO2 amorphous thin films.
关键词： and FTIR,Thin Films,Band Gap,Optical Transmission
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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NUMERICAL ESTIMATION OF THE COMPLEX REFRACTIVE INDEXES BY THE ALTITUDE DEPENDING ON WAVE FREQUENCY IN THE IONIZED REGION OF THE EARTH ATMOSPHERE FOR MICROWAVES INFORMATION AND POWER TRANSMISSIONS
摘要： The phase and group refractive indexes of microwaves in the ionosphere region of the earth atmosphere are very important for both the researching theoretical problems and practical problems in wireless information transmission (WIT) and wireless power transmission (WPT). So far, there have been many attempts devoted to discussing and determining characterizations of earth atmosphere’s ionosphere region including the refractive indexes of microwaves concerning their velocities in ionized region, unfortunately due to the complicated features of the ionosphere region leading to research task facing many challenges. Up to recent, there is still a lack of systematic numerical data of complex refractive index by altitude depending on high frequencies of the electromagnetic waves in the ionosphere region. This paper outlines some theoretical analyses and discussions of some theoretical aspects of the complex refractive index in atmosphere’s ionized region more in detail. Based on conductivities data and the complex relative permittivity by altitude determined previously, the numerically estimated data of complex refractive indexes by the altitude from 100 km up to 1000 km at the di?erent frequencies are also shown and discussed.
关键词： wireless information transmission,refractive index,microwaves,ionosphere,wireless power transmission
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Ecofriendly synthesis of monodispersed silver nanoparticles using Andean Morti?o berry as reductant and its photocatalytic activity
摘要： Morti?o (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) berry is an endemic fruit from the Andes region and rich in vitamins, polyphenolic and anthocyanin compounds. The present report describes the Morti?o berry extract mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their photocatalytic evaluations. The conditions for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles were optimised by adjusting amount of berry extract, pH, and time. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles was primarily identified by the appearance of yellow colour and confirmed by measurements of UV-visible spectroscopy. Particle size distribution, morphology and crystalline nature of silver nanoparticles were characterised by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and X-ray diffraction techniques. All characterisation technique reveals that the generated silver nanoparticles were stable, non-aggregated, monodispersed, spherical shape with an average size of 20.5 ± 1.5 nm and face centred cubic in nature. In order to evaluate photocatalytic activity, degradation of methylene blue dye by silver nanoparticles under sunlight was used as model system. It showed photocatalytic activity against methylene blue dye (5 mg/L, k= 0.00707788 min-1), efficiently. This ecofriendly approach highlighted the importance of Morti?o berry in green nanotechnology and generates a new scope of other Andean fruits in engineering applications.
关键词： Photocatalysis,Ecofriendly,Phytochemicals,Morti?o berry,Transmission Electron Microscopy,Silver nanoparticles
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Selected mode mixing and interference visualized within a single optical nanoantenna
摘要： Interference-based directional antennas typically consist of multiple dipoles with properly set distances and phases, which cause constructive interferences towards certain directions in radiation or reception. For nano optical antennas, the directionality can be realized by superposition of multiple eigen modes in a single structure. Such mode mixing creates locally strong field enhancement, which should be properly controlled for energy-conversion or sensing applications. However, experimental verification of the nano optical field, or especially the hot-spots, created by interference of selected eigen modes is not trivial. We here visualize how optical fields are distributed when multiple modes interfere within a silver disk nano antenna. We use angle- and polarization-resolved cathodoluminescence based on scanning transmission electron microscopy to select specific modes and visualize the field distribution at the nanoscale. The interfered field distribution significantly changes depending on the detection angles even when the detection geometry is symmetric, which can be explained by the phase difference of the excited mode. The cathodoluminescence signals are also modeled as superpositions of analytical eigen mode functions consisting of multipoles in space and complex Lorentzians in frequency to reproduce the experimentally obtained photon maps.
关键词： Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy,Surface Plasmon,Multipole,Cathodoluminescence,Nanodisk
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Ultrathin Y <sub/>2</sub> O <sub/>3</sub> :Eu <sup>3+</sup> nanodiscs: spectroscopic investigations and evidence for reduced concentration quenching
摘要： Here, we report the synthesis and spectral properties of ultrathin nanodiscs (NDs) of Y2O3:Eu3+. It was found that the NDs of Y2O3:Eu3+ with a thickness of about 1 nm can be fabricated in a reproducible, facile and self-assembling process, which does not depend on the Eu3+ concentration. The thickness and morphology of these NDs were determined with small angle x-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy. We found that the crystal field in these nanoparticles deviates from both the cubic and monoclinic characteristics, albeit the shape of the 5D0 → 7FJ (J = 0, 1, 2) transitions shows some similarity with the transitions in the monoclinic material. The Raman spectra of the non-annealed NDs manifest various vibration modes of the oleic acid molecules, which are used to stabilise the NDs. The annealed NDs show two very weak Raman lines, which may be assigned to vibrational modes of Y2O3 NDs. The concentration quenching of the Eu3+ luminescence of the NDs before annealing is largely suppressed and might be explained in terms of a reduction of the phonon density of states.
关键词： nanodiscs,small angle x-ray scattering,europium-doped yttrium oxide,Raman spectroscopy,concentration quenching,transmission electron microscopy,luminescence
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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The Non-coherent Ultra-Dense C-RAN is Capable of Outperforming its Coherent Counterpart at a Limited Fronthaul Capacity
摘要： The weighted sum rate maximization problem of ultra-dense cloud radio access networks (C-RANs) is considered, where realistic fronthaul capacity constraints are incorporated. To reduce the training overhead, pilot reuse is adopted and the transmit-beamforming is designed to be robust to the channel estimation errors. In contrast to the conventional C-RAN where the remote radio heads (RRHs) coherently transmit their data symbols to the user, we consider their non-coherent transmission, where no strict phase-synchronization is required. By exploiting the classic successive interference cancellation (SIC) technique, we first derive the closed-form expressions of the individual data rates from each serving RRH to the user and the overall data rate for each user that is not related to their decoding order. Then, we adopt the reweighted l1-norm technique to approximate the l0-norm in the fronthaul capacity constraints as the weighted power constraints. A low-complexity algorithm based on a novel sequential convex approximation (SCA) algorithm is developed to solve the resultant optimization problem with convergence guarantee. A beneficial initialization method is proposed to find the initial points of the SCA algorithm. Our simulation results show that in the high fronthaul capacity regime, the coherent transmission is superior to the non-coherent one in terms of its weighted sum rate. However, significant performance gains can be achieved by the non-coherent transmission over the coherent one in the low fronthaul capacity regime, which is the case in ultra-dense C-RANs, where mmWave fronthaul links with stringent capacity requirements are employed.
关键词： Ultra-dense networks (UDN),pilot reuse,non-coherent transmission,C-RAN,limited fronthaul capacity
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21