Crystals, Volume 13, Issue 9

The title compound was prepared by reaction of the Schiff base ligand N-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylidene)leucine with dichlorodimethylsilane in the presence of triethylamine as base. The resulting pentacoordinate silicon complex was characterized by NMR, I...

Chalcones are α,β-unsaturated ketones with great structural diversity and various applications. A chalcone produced by condensation of 2-acetylpyridine with 2-naphthaldehyde (L) was employed for synthesis of two mononuclear complexes: [Eu(...

The influence of Yb³⁺ cations substitution for Pr³⁺ on the structure and catalytic activity of (Pr_1−xYb_x)₂Zr₂O₇ powders synthesized via coprecipitation followed by calcination is studied using a combination of long- (s-XRD), medium- (Raman, FT-...

Multiferroics are materials crucial for energy-efficient scalable electronics. The implementation of an effective combination of ferroic orderings on the nanoscale requires the design of new multiferroic materials. Recently, there have been observati...

Bismuth-based oxides with chemical formula ABiO₃, where A = Ca, Zn, Mg, have been recently synthesized and suggested to host ferroelectricity. As these materials possess favorable optical properties, the presence of ferroelectricity with large polari...

Both intensity and phase information are needed for structure determination by macromolecular X-ray crystallography. The diffraction experiment provides intensities. Phases must be accessed indirectly by molecular replacement, or by experimental phas...

A series of solid acid compounds, representing the large family M_mH_n(AO₄)_{(m + n)/2}·yH₂O (where M = K, Rb, Cs, NH₄; AO₄ = SO₄, SeO₄, HPO₄, HAsO₄), is characterized by high values of own proton conductivity, which arises as a result of a phase t...

In this study, the results of hydrogen plasma treatments of β-Ga₂O₃, α-Ga₂O₃, κ-Ga₂O₃ and γ-Ga₂O₃ polymorphs are analyzed. For all polymorphs, the results strongly suggest an interplay between donor-like hydrogen configurations...

In recent years, “Jin Gao Yu” that has been traded as a kind of jade has appeared in areas of the Luonan and Shangnan counties, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, attracting the attention of scholars and consumers for its delicate texture a...

This paper introduces a two-dimensional (2D) numerical simulation of the amplification of space charge waves using negative differential conductance in a typical MOS silicon–germanium (SiGe)-based field-effect transistors (FET) and complementar...

Groove is widely used in the wicks of heat pipes. In this paper, a laser texture deposition (LTD) process was proposed to texture deposit SiO₂ in rectangular aluminum groove. Both the SEM and XPS analysis revealed that a fluffy SiO₂ layer was deposit...

Based on the understanding that the essence of secondary recrystallization of Goss texture is to restrain the abnormal growth of {110}<112>, {210}<001> and partial Goss texture {110}<225>, it was concluded that making sharp Goss gro...

Piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUTs) have attracted widespread attention due to their high performance, miniaturization, and easy integration with semiconductor processes. In this paper, a PMUT device based on high-performance a...

A novel non-centrosymmetric NdSr₄O(BO₃)₃ borate and solid solutions of Nd(Ca_1−xSr_x)₄O(BO₃)₃ (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0) were synthesized by solid-state reactions as well as crystallization from a melt. The crystal structures of...

A ternary nanocomposite was prepared using cerium oxide, chitosan, and graphene oxide (CeO₂/CS/GO) using a simple and cost-effective wet chemical method. The physicochemical properties of the developed ternary nanocomposite were examined using X-ray...

This paper addresses the role of multilevel microstructures on the fatigue crack propagation behavior and the tensile properties of lath martensite with different substructure sizes. Microstructure characterization of the alloy was carried out by tra...

Citrulline is a non-protein amino acid that acts as a metabolic intermediate in the urea cycle and arginine synthesis. It is present in some foods, although its name derives from watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris), from which it was first identified. Un...

Focal research has been conducted on medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) that exhibit a balanced combination of strength and plasticity. In this study, the microstructure, dynamic mechanical properties, and texture evolution of an as-cast medium-entropy CoC...

This study introduces an innovative integration of hyperbolic metamaterials (HMMs) and photonic crystals (PtCs), each possessing unique dispersion properties that effectively manipulate the propagation of light. We present a PtC waveguide consisting...

Despite the ubiquity of the crystallization of sodium chloride (NaCl) throughout history, few detailed, well-controlled quantitative studies of the kinetics of NaCl crystallization have been published. Taking advantage of recent advances in technolog...

Indocyanine green (ICG) shows promise for diagnosing and treating tumors due to its good photothermal and fluorescent properties. In this study, sodium heparin (SH)-stabilized ICG/nano-hydroxyapatite (SH-ICG/nHAP) suspension was ultrasonically prepar...

In this work, an oxidized g-C₃N₄ film was successfully synthesized using a two-step acid treatment and electrophoretic deposition method. The delocalized π-system of the oxidized g-C₃N₄ film was extended via an annealing treatment. We investigated...

Indentation size effect at shallow indentation depths still remains a challenge as it cannot be correctly described by the Nix–Gao model based on the concept of strain gradient plasticity and geometrically necessary dislocations. The reasons fo...

Vehicle displays are becoming more integrated into our daily lives. Achieving a premium driving experience demands the display panel to have high-resolution density and sufficient brightness, particularly when exposed to intense ambient light, as dir...

As nano-electronic technology makes electronic devices gradually microscopic in size and diversified in function, obtaining new materials with superior performance is the main goal at this stage. Interfaces formed by adjacent layers of material in el...

In light of external bias potential separating charge carriers on the photocatalyst surface, piezo materials’ built-in electric field plays a comparable role in enhancing photocatalyst performance. The synergistic effect provided by combining p...

Ultrapure composite nanostructures combining semiconductor and metallic elements as a result of ultrafast laser processing are important materials for applications in fields where high chemical purity is a crucial point. Such nanocrystals have alread...

The purpose of this study is to synthesize and explore the relationship between the optical properties and gas-sensing performance of ZnO nanowires (NWs). Well-aligned ZnO nanowire (NW) arrays were synthesized on a silicon substrate using the thermal...

The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg–3Sn–0.1Ca–xMM (mischmetal, x = 0.3, 0.6, and 0.9 wt.%) alloys were investigated. Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD...

As a result of the high-throughput ab initiocalculations, the set of 34 stable and novel half-Heusler phases was revealed. The electronic structure and the elastic, transport, and thermoelectric properties of these systems were carefully investigated...

316L stainless steel joined to mild steel is widespread in several applications to reach a requested good association of mechanical properties at a lower cost. The activating tungsten inert gas (ATIG) weld was carried out using a modified flux compos...

Oxidation results in the formation of an oxide film whose properties and structure can be tailored by controlling the oxidation conditions. Reactive molecular dynamics simulations were performed to study thermal oxidation of polycrystalline Al substr...

The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure analyses of the azido complex [Zn(N₃)(Arg)₂](N₃)·3H₂O, where Arg is L-arginine, were presented. The molecular structure of the complex was further studied using FT-IR spectra as well as atoms in molecu...

In this study, we utilized the human coronavirus 229E (HCoV-229E) for evaluating the in vitro efficacy of some analogues of the ion-channel inhibitors and Amantadine and Rimantadine. The application of these investigated compounds did not result in a...

Two-dimensional layered transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) have garnered significant attention due to their layer number-dependent electronic properties, making them promising candidates for atomically thin electronics and optoelectronics. Ho...

This study investigates the Inconel 718 alloy coated with NiCrBSi powder using the ABAQUS software. An accurate conical heat source model is constructed based on the three-dimensional Fourier heat conduction law. The heat source subroutine Dflux.for...

The crystal structure of Pb₁₀(PO₄)₆O, the proposed matrix for the potential room-temperature superconductor LK-99, Pb_10−xCu_x(PO₄)₆O (x = 0.9–1.0), has been reinvestigated via single-crystal X-ray diffraction using crystals prepared by Mer...

Ionic liquids (ILs) have found widespread use in controlling the crystallization process of perovskites, optimizing the morphology and enhancing the device performance, especially in the one-step method. However, research regarding the effects of ion...

Zeolites are widely used in diverse applications, including the removal of heavy metals from wastewater. However, separating fine-sized zeolite particles from treated water is often a challenge. In this work, a novel method utilizing a colloidal poly...

This paper presents the principle of virtual work (PVW) for piezoelectric semiconductors (PSs), which extends the piezoelectric dielectrics to involve the semiconducting effect. As an application of the PVW, a one-dimensional (1D) approximation theor...

Experimental and theoretical assessments of phonon and optical characteristics are methodically accomplished for comprehending the vibrational, structural, and electronic behavior of InP_1−xSb_x/n-InAs samples grown by Gas-Source Molecular Beam E...

Zirconium (Zr) element doping has proven to be an effective strategy for reinforcing the strength and toughness of Pt-Rh alloys. However, the incorporation of Zr into Pt-Rh alloy in solid solution form renders its microstructural observation challeng...

A new double perovskite compound with nominal composition Y${}_2$MgRuO${}_6$ is synthesized by the floating zone technique. X-ray diffraction measurements reveal a monoclinic crystal structure with space group $P{2}_1/n$ and monoclinic angle $\beta$ = 90.178(1)${}^{ͨ}$...

In the process of in situ zircon U–Pb dating, it is an effective means to overcome the matrix effect by using a matrix-matched external reference material. However, the limited number of available zircon reference materials still makes it difficult t...

Piezoelectric accelerometers have been widely used because of their large range, simple structure, stable performance, and other advantages. With the improvement of science and technology, the application field is expanding, but there are still some...

Piezoelectric constant and Curie temperature are two important parameters of piezoelectric materials, but currently most piezoelectric materials have the problem of obtaining both high piezoelectric coefficient and Curie temperature. In this work, qu...

We formulate the mathematical model of directional crystallization of a binary melt with a mushy layer (region) between purely solid and liquid phases. This model is complicated by melt convection and pressure-dependent phase transition temperature....

The present investigation highlights the development of high-performance materials in the construction materials industry, with a special focus on the production of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) containing titanium carbide (TiC) particles. The s...

In this paper, a novel method for the double heat treatment of ductile iron was applied. Ten sets of specimens (three specimens in each set) of ductile cast iron (DCI) containing 0.51% wt. Cu were prepared and converted to austenitic ductile iron. Al...

In this paper, for the first time, we report a strong effect of the arsenic pressure used for the high-rate GaAs capping of self-assembled InAs quantum dots on their optical properties. A 140 nm red shift of the photoluminescence peak position is obs...