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Chen Z, Chen W, Zheng L, Huang T, Hu J, Lei Y, Yuan Q, Ren X, Li Y, Zhang L, Huang S, Ye S, Zhang Q, Ouyang X, Sun X, Liu J. Rational design of Ru species on N-doped graphene promoting water dissociation for boosting hydrogen evolution reaction. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-021-1163-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Li Y, Chen L, Gao R, Liu B, Zheng W, Zhu Y, Ruan J, Ouyang X, Xu Q. Nanosecond and Highly Sensitive Scintillator Based on All-Inorganic Perovskite Single Crystals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:1489-1495. [PMID: 34962385 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The scintillator is a unique class of luminescent materials, which is of great significance in clinical diagnosis, security inspection, and radiation detection. Herein, an all-inorganic Cs4PbI6 single crystals (SCs) as a nanosecond and an efficient X-ray and α particle scintillator is described. The radioluminescence (RL) spectrum of Cs4PbI6 SCs under X-ray excitation consists of a band gap emission at 310 nm and a broadband emission at 552 nm at room temperature. Furthermore, Cs4PbI6 SCs demonstrate nanosecond decay times of 0.95 and 6.86 ns, a high sensitivity to low-energy X-ray (30 keV) with a low detection limit (187 nGyair/s), and a favorable linearity detection range, potentially enabling their broad application in X-ray imaging. Under 237Np α particle irradiation, the light yield of Cs4PbI6 SCs is about 49.5% of that of a BGO scintillator with an energy resolution of 35% at 4.78 MeV. Our results demonstrate the potential of Cs4PbI6 SCs as a nanosecond and low-cost scintillator in radiation detection applications.
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Xiang Z, Hu F, Wu X, Qi F, Zhang B, Zhao N, Ouyang X. Preparation of poly(ionic liquid)/multi-walled carbon nanotube fillers using divinylbenzene as a linker to enhance the impact resistance of polyurethane elastomers. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1777-1787. [PMID: 35425162 PMCID: PMC8979035 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07174b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The brittle fracture of polyurethane elastomer (PUE) under high-speed impact limits its application in high-speed impact protection. Here, based on the principle of free radical polymerization and π-π conjugation, composite nanoparticles (C-MWCNTs) are prepared by copolymerization of epoxy group ionic liquid (GVIMBr) and divinylbenzene (DVB) on MWCNTs using DVB as a linker. C-MWCNTs participate in the curing process of PUE through epoxy groups to form in situ crosslinked C-MWCNTs/PUE, which improves the energy absorption and high-speed impact properties of PUE. Compared with neat PUE, the maximum compressive strength and energy absorbed by C-MWCNTs/PUE are increased by 46.3% and 23.6%, respectively. By observing the microsurface and fracture morphology of C-MWCNTs/PUE, the relationship between macroscopic mechanical properties and microstructure is constructed. The improvement of the mechanical properties of the C-MWCNTs/PUE is attributed to the interfacial interaction and homogeneous dispersion of the C-MWCNTs in the PUE matrix. These microscopic effects are caused by the good compatibility between GVIMBr and PUE matrix and the synergistic enhancement between GVIMBr and MWCNTs.
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Li C, Zhou S, Nie J, Huang J, Ouyang X, Xu Q. Durable Flexible Polymer-Encapsulated Cs 4PbI 6 Thin Film for High Sensitivity X-ray Detection. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:10279-10283. [PMID: 34851648 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c03359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Because of the extraordinary properties including high atomic numbers and large μτ products, metal halide perovskites have been widely employed and used for radiation detecting. Cs4PbI6 material has a high X-ray attenuation coefficient and excellent electrical properties that have a good potential in X-ray detection applications. Here, we have designed a flexible polymer-encapsulated Au/Cs4PbI6/Au X-ray detector with outstanding sensitivity of 256.20 μC Gy-1 cm-2 irradiated by 30 keV X-ray at 10 V bias, long-time stability, and durable flexibility without obvious degradation after bending for 600 cycles. These features demonstrate that this polymer-encapsulated durable flexible and sensitive X-ray detector could open a new possibility for next-generation radiation applications in dosimeter, imaging technologies.
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Li H, Cao H, Liu F, Li Y, Qi F, Ouyang X, Zhao N. Microstructure, mechanical and electrochemical properties of Ti3AlC2 coatings prepared by filtered cathode vacuum arc technology. Ann Ital Chir 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.12.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nie J, Li C, Zhou S, Huang J, Ouyang X, Xu Q. High Photoluminescence Quantum Yield Perovskite/Polymer Nanocomposites for High Contrast X-ray Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54348-54353. [PMID: 34735128 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A surface modified-CsPbBr3/polybutylmethacrylate (PBMA) nanocomposite is reported to be a scintillator that enables us to provide a high contrast X-ray image using a common charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. Bis(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl) phosphate (BMEP) was employed to alter the ratio of the original ligands on the CsPbBr3 nanocrystal (NC) surface for optimizing the optical performance of the CsPbBr3/PBMA nanocomposites. The nanocomposites with a concentration of 0.02 wt % NCs exhibit more than 70% transmittance in the visible region and show a green emission at 515 nm, the fast decay time is 13 ns, while the photoluminescence quantum yield value is 99.2%. Under X-ray excitation, the emission peak wavelength is centered at 524 nm and shows a narrow full width at half-maximum of 26.6 nm; the result nicely matches with the peak quantum efficiency of most commercial CCD/complementary metal oxide semiconductor cameras. The high contrast X-ray image is recorded at a low dose rate of 4.6 μGyair/s, which enables read out with software. Our results demonstrate that these CsPbBr3/PBMA nanocomposites have promising application prospects for ionizing radiation detection, especially for X-ray imaging.
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Ding F, Ouyang X, Zhang X, Jiang Y, Hou K, Jiang X, Tao H, Zhu B, Liu D, Zhu J, Zhu J. Universal nanosecond range pulse contrast measurement for a kJ-class petawatt laser. APPLIED OPTICS 2021; 60:10016-10023. [PMID: 34807104 DOI: 10.1364/ao.440823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A single-shot measuring apparatus with optical limiting for temporal pulse contrast of kJ-class petawatt lasers in the nanosecond range is proposed. A temporal linear filter comprising an electro-optical switch, a polarizer, a temporal nonlinear filter composed of cascaded SHG crystals, and a dichromatic mirror are, respectively, used as an optical limiting apparatus for contrast measurement of nanosecond and picosecond pulses to improve dynamic range and temporal resolution. The apparatus has been applied to pulse contrast measurements at the SG-II petawatt facility, achieving a high dynamic range of 1010 and a fast time resolution of 107 ps in the 350 ns range. This technique can also be universally applied to the limiting of the main pulse of varying pulse widths to diagnose pre-pulses during generation and transmission.
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Dai JQ, Pang Y, Chen ZQ, Wang SJ, Peng B, Xu H, Yu FH, Zhu L, Ouyang X, Xiang CC, Lyu P, He Y, Yang DB, Huang QT, Yang S, Yu WX, Jiang X, Kang HY. [Epidemiological investigation of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing]. ZHONGHUA ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2021; 56:1164-1173. [PMID: 34749455 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201019-00816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing. Methods: We designed a tinnitus epidemiological questionnaire. The multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling methods was applied to obtain study subjects in six areas (Nanchong, Jiangjin, Fengdu, Yunyang, Suining and Ya'an), which were selected for epidemiological investigation. Home visit completion of epidemiological questionnaires was conducted. The trained investigators guided the respondents to fill in the tinnitus epidemiological questionnaires, and the epidemiological status of six areas on prevalence and risk factor was investigated. SPSS 22.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: Sampling population were 10 289, in which 9 273 were valid questionnaires. There were 4 281 males and 4 992 females, with an average age of 47.3 years, among which 34.83% (3 230/9 273) had tinnitus. 3.99% (370/9 273) were diagnosed with bothersome tinnitus. In a multivariable logistic regression mod, the following factors were associated with onsetting of tinnitus: sleep disorder [Odds Ratio(OR)=3.74] and noise exposure(OR=1.99). The risk of disease was lowest in the age of 30-40 years old, while the risk of disease was higher for people under 30 and over 40. In another multivariable logistic regression mode, the following factors were associated with having bothersome tinnitus: older people were more likely to suffer from tinnitus, sleep disorders (OR=4.68) and noise exposure (OR=1.56). Conclusions: The prevalence of tinnitus in Sichuan and Chongqing is about 34.83%, but most of the tinnitus is short-lived and has low loudness, which will not affect the patients. Only a small number of patients with tinnitus (3.99%) persist and affect their health and need treatment. The occurrence and exacerbation of tinnitus may be related to sleep, age, and noise exposure.
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Qi F, Zheng Z, Xiang Z, Zhang B, Qi F, Zhao N, Ouyang X. In Situ Grafted Composite Nanoparticles-Reinforced Polyurethane Elastomer Composites with Excellent Continuous Anti-Impact Performance. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14206195. [PMID: 34683787 PMCID: PMC8538699 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Polyurethane elastomer (PUE) has attracted much attention in impact energy absorption due to its impressive toughness and easy processability. However, the lack of continuous impact resistance limits its wider application. Here, an amino-siloxane (APTES) grafted WS2-coated MWCNTs (A-WS2@MWCNTs) filler was synthesized, and A-WS2@MWCNTs/PUE was prepared by using the filler. Mechanical tests and impact damage characterization of pure PUE and composite PUE were carried out systematically. Compared with pure PUE, the static compressive strength and dynamic yield stress of A-WS2@MWCNTs/PUE are increased by 144.2% and 331.7%, respectively. A-WS2@MWCNTs/PUE remains intact after 10 consecutive impacts, while the pure PUE appears serious damage after only a one-time impact. The improvement of mechanical properties of A-WS2@MWCNTs/PUE lies in the interfacial interaction and synergy of composite fillers. Microscopic morphology observation and damage analysis show that the composite nanofiller has suitable interfacial compatibility with the PUE matrix and can inhibit crack growth and expansion. Therefore, this experiment provides an experimental and theoretical basis for the preparation of PUE with excellent impact resistance, which will help PUE to be more widely used in the protection field.
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Hu F, Gao J, Zhang B, Qi F, Zhao N, Ouyang X. Effects of Modified Al 2O 3-Decorated Ionic Liquid on the Mechanical Properties and Impact Resistance of a Polyurethane Elastomer. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164712. [PMID: 34443234 PMCID: PMC8401536 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In this work, a new composite material with excellent dynamic impact resistance and outstanding quasi-static mechanical properties was synthesized. The composite material is composed of a polyurethane elastomer and a novel nano-polymer. The nano-polymer was composed of silane coupling agent-modified alumina microspheres and functionalized ionic liquids by double bond polymerization. The universal testing machine and split Hopkinson pressure bar were used to characterize the compression behavior, strength and energy absorption of the composite materials under static and dynamic conditions. Additionally, the comprehensive mechanical properties of polyurethane elastomer with different nano-polymer loadings (0.5–2.5 wt.%) were studied. The results show that whether it was static compression or dynamic impact, the polyurethane elastomer with 1% nano-polymer had the best performance. For the composite material with the best properties, its compressive yield strength under the static compression was about 61.13% higher than that of the pure polyurethane elastomer, and its energy absorption of dynamic impacts was also increased by about 15.53%. Moreover, the shape memory effect was very good (shape recovery is approximately 95%), and the microscopic damage degree was relatively small. This shows that the composite material with the best properties can withstand high compression loads and high-speed impacts. The developed composite material is a promising one for materials science and engineering, especially for protection against compression and impacts.
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Liu Y, Cheng M, Huang J, Liu Y, Chen Y, Xiao Y, Chen S, Ouyang X, Cheng H, Wang X. Strain-Tunable Microfluidic Devices with Crack and Wrinkle Microvalves for Microsphere Screening and Fluidic Logic Gates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:36849-36858. [PMID: 34319064 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mechanical instabilities in soft materials have led to the formation of unique surface patterns such as wrinkles and cracks for a wide range of applications that are related to surface morphologies and their dynamic tuning. Here, we report a simple yet effective strategy to fabricate strain-tunable crack and wrinkle microvalves with dimensions responding to the applied tensile strain. The crack microvalves initially closed before stretching are opened as the tensile strain is applied, whereas the wrinkle microvalves exhibit the opposite trend. Next, the performance of crack and wrinkle microvalves is characterized. The design predictions on the bursting pressure of microvalves and others from the theory agree reasonably well with the experimental measurements. The microfluidic devices with strain-tunable crack and wrinkle microvalves have then been demonstrated for microsphere screening and programmable microfluidic logic devices. The demonstrated microfluidic devices complement the prior studies to open up opportunities in microparticle/cell manipulations, fluidic operations, and biomedicine.
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Ding Y, Lin R, Liang Y, Zheng W, Chen L, Ouyang X, Ouyang X, Huang F. High-Efficiency Down-Conversion Radiation Fluorescence and Ultrafast Photoluminescence (1.2 ns) at the Interface of Hybrid Cs 4PbBr 6-CsI Nanocrystals. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:7342-7349. [PMID: 34323502 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The research of fast scintillators in positron emission tomography and other applications based on time-of-flight technology promotes the development of radiation detection. However, because of the current lack of efficient and fast carrier radiation recombination pathways, the research on scintillator radioluminescence (RL) still faces severe challenges. Here, we propose an effective interface carrier transport mechanism: CsI:Na crystal and Cs4PbBr6 nanocrystals (NCs) interface to form a new phase and a continuous heterostructure, providing an effective channel for X-ray excited carrier transfer to Cs4PbBr6. Then, the excited carriers realize efficient recombination luminescence through the self-trapped excitons inside Cs4PbBr6. On the basis of this mechanism, the heterostructure composite scintillator composed of CsI:Na/Cs4PbBr6 exhibits high-efficiency radiant fluorescence and an ultrafast photoluminescence (PL) decay time of 1.22 ns. The effective interface carrier transport shown in this work provides an optimization idea that can be used for reference in the research of fast scintillators.
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Yuan D, Liu B, Guo Y, Zhu Z, Liu M, Cheng C, Gu M, Zhou S, Xu Q, Chen L, Liu J, Ouyang X. Light output enhancement of scintillators by using mixed-scale microstructures. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:24792-24803. [PMID: 34614827 DOI: 10.1364/oe.432114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Scintillators play an important role in the field of nuclear radiation detection. However, the light output of the scintillators is often limited by total internal reflection due to the high refractive indices of the scintillators. Furthermore, the light emission from scintillators typically has an approximately Lambertian profile, which is detrimental to the collection of the light. In this paper, we demonstrate a promising method to achieve enhancement of the light output from scintillators through use of mixed-scale microstructures that are composed of a photonic crystal slab and a microlens array. Simulations and experimental results both show significant improvements in the scintillator light output. The X-ray imaging characteristics of scintillators are improved by the application of the mixed-scale microstructures. The results presented here suggest that the application of the proposed mixed-scale microstructures to scintillators will be beneficial in the nuclear radiation detection field.
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Tan C, Dong Y, Sun Y, Liu C, Chen P, Zhong X, Zhu R, Liu M, Zhang J, Wang J, Liu K, Bai X, Yu D, Ouyang X, Wang J, Gao P, Luo Z, Li J. Engineering polar vortex from topologically trivial domain architecture. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4620. [PMID: 34330915 PMCID: PMC8324780 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24922-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Topologically nontrivial polar structures are not only attractive for high-density data storage, but also for ultralow power microelectronics thanks to their exotic negative capacitance. The vast majority of polar structures emerging naturally in ferroelectrics, however, are topologically trivial, and there are enormous interests in artificially engineered polar structures possessing nontrivial topology. Here we demonstrate reconstruction of topologically trivial strip-like domain architecture into arrays of polar vortex in (PbTiO3)10/(SrTiO3)10 superlattice, accomplished by fabricating a cross-sectional lamella from the superlattice film. Using a combination of techniques for polarization mapping, atomic imaging, and three-dimensional structure visualization supported by phase field simulations, we reveal that the reconstruction relieves biaxial epitaxial strain in thin film into a uniaxial one in lamella, changing the subtle electrostatic and elastostatic energetics and providing the driving force for the polar vortex formation. The work establishes a realistic strategy for engineering polar topologies in otherwise ordinary ferroelectric superlattices.
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Chen J, Tang H, Li Z, Zhu Z, Gu M, Xu J, Ouyang X, Liu B. Highly sensitive X-ray detector based on a β-Ga 2O 3:Fe single crystal. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:23292-23299. [PMID: 34614597 DOI: 10.1364/oe.435366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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β-Ga2O3 semiconductor crystal is of wide band gap and high radiation resistance, which shows great potential for applications such as medical imaging, radiation detections, and nuclear physical experiments. However, developing β-Ga2O3-based X-ray radiation detectors with high sensitivity, fast response speed, and excellent stability remains a challenge. Here we demonstrate a high-performance X-ray detector based on a Fe doped β-Ga2O3 (β-Ga2O3:Fe) crystal grown by the float-zone growth method, which consists of two vertical Ti/Au electrodes and a β-Ga2O3:Fe crystal with high resistivity. The resistivity of the β-Ga2O3:Fe crystal exceeds 1012 Ω cm owed to the compensation of the Fe ions and the free electrons. The detector shows short response time (0.2 s), high sensitivity (75.3 µC Gyair -1 cm-2), and high signal-to-noise ratio (100), indicating great potential for X-ray radiation detection.
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Zhang Z, Yuan H, Qi F, Zhao N, Zhang B, Ouyang X. Functionalized Modified BN@F-SiC Particle-Incorporating Epoxy: An Effective Hydrophobic Antiwear and Anticorrosion Coating Material. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Zhu Z, Liu B, Zhang F, Tang H, Xu J, Gu M, Zhang C, Chen L, Liu J, Ouyang X. Improved light output from thick β-Ga 2O 3 scintillation crystals via graded-refractive-index photonic crystals. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:18646-18653. [PMID: 34154117 DOI: 10.1364/oe.428671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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β-Ga2O3 is a promising candidate as a fast scintillation crystal for radiation detection in fast X-ray imaging and high-energy physics experiments. However, total internal reflection severely limits its light output. Conventional photonic crystals can improve the light output, but such improvement decreases dramatically with increased scintillator thickness due to the strong backward reflection by the photonic crystals. Here, graded-refractive-index photonic crystals composed of nanocone arrays are designed and fabricated on the surfaces of β-Ga2O3 crystals with various thicknesses. Compared to the conventional photonic crystals, there is still an obvious light output improvement by using the graded-refractive-index photonic crystals when the thickness of the crystals is increased by three times. The effect of thickness on the improved light output is investigated with numerical simulations and experiments. Overall, the graded-refractive-index photonic crystals are beneficial to the improvement of light output from thick scintillators.
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Xiao Q, Pan X, Jiang Y, Wang J, Du L, Guo J, Huang D, Lu X, Cui Z, Yang S, Wei H, Wang X, Xiao Z, Li G, Wang X, Ouyang X, Fan W, Li X, Zhu J. High-contrast OPCPA front end in high-power petawatt laser facility based on the ps-OPCPA seed system. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:15980-15994. [PMID: 34154171 DOI: 10.1364/oe.425420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A high-energy, high-beam-quality, high-contrast picosecond optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (ps-OPCPA) laser system was demonstrated. The pulse from a femtosecond oscillator was stretched to 4 ps, after which it was amplified from 140 pJ to 600 µJ by an 8 ps/6 mJ pump laser in two non-collinear OPCPA stages. The total gain was >106, and the root mean square of the energy stability of the laser system was 1.6% in 10 h. The contrasts of the solid and fiber mode-locked femtosecond oscillator-seeded ps-OPCPA systems were compared, and a signal-to-noise ratio of >1011 was achieved. Using this system, the contrast of the front end in high-power picosecond petawatt laser facility was improved by ∼40 dB to >1011, beyond ∼200 ps ahead of the main pulse with an output level of 60 mJ.
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Xu Q, Huang J, Liu J, Wang J, Zhou S, Wang X, Nie J, Guo Y, Ouyang X. Lead halide perovskite quantum dots based liquid scintillator for x-ray detection. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:205201. [PMID: 33561843 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abe48a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lead halide quantum dots (QDs) have unique optical properties such as a tunable wavelength, narrow band, and high quantum efficiency, and have been used in optoelectronics such as light-emitting diode device, and photodetector. Recently, solution-processed perovskite has also attracted great attention for high sensitivity x-ray detector. Here, we have investigated the scintillation performances of Pb halide perovskite QDs solution. Both CH3NH3PbBr3 and CsPbBr3 QDs liquid scintillator exhibits the scintillation performances such as the linear relationship with the irradiation dose rate in a wide range, high radiation hardness, thermal stability, and fast counting speed. The scintillation performances of these liquid perovskite QDs solution provide a promising potential application for indirect radiation applications including fast gamma-ray counter and wide range dosimeter.
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Xu L, Huang J, Ouyang X. Tunable thermal wave nonreciprocity by spatiotemporal modulation. Phys Rev E 2021; 103:032128. [PMID: 33862724 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.103.032128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Nonreciprocity is of particular importance to realize one-way propagation, thus attracting intensive research interest in various fields. Thermal waves, essentially originating from periodic temperature fluctuations, are also expected to achieve one-way propagation, but the related mechanism is still lacking. To solve the problem, we introduce spatiotemporal modulation to realize thermal wave nonreciprocity. Since thermal waves are completely transient, both the convective term and the Willis term induced by spatiotemporal modulation should be considered. We also analytically study the phase difference between two spatiotemporally modulated parameters, which offers a tunable parameter to control nonreciprocity. We further define a rectification ratio based on the reciprocal of spatial decay rate and discuss nonreciprocity conditions accordingly. Finite-element simulations are performed to confirm theoretical predictions, and experimental suggestions are provided to ensure the feasibility of spatiotemporal modulation. These results have potential applications in realizing thermal detection and thermal stabilization simultaneously.
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Abid AY, Sun Y, Hou X, Tan C, Zhong X, Zhu R, Chen H, Qu K, Li Y, Wu M, Zhang J, Wang J, Liu K, Bai X, Yu D, Ouyang X, Wang J, Li J, Gao P. Creating polar antivortex in PbTiO 3/SrTiO 3 superlattice. Nat Commun 2021; 12:2054. [PMID: 33824335 PMCID: PMC8024303 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22356-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nontrivial topological structures offer a rich playground in condensed matters and promise alternative device configurations for post-Moore electronics. While recently a number of polar topologies have been discovered in confined ferroelectric PbTiO3 within artificially engineered PbTiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices, little attention was paid to possible topological polar structures in SrTiO3. Here we successfully create previously unrealized polar antivortices within the SrTiO3 of PbTiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices, accomplished by carefully engineering their thicknesses guided by phase-field simulation. Field- and thermal-induced Kosterlitz-Thouless-like topological phase transitions have also been demonstrated, and it was discovered that the driving force for antivortex formation is electrostatic instead of elastic. This work completes an important missing link in polar topologies, expands the reaches of topological structures, and offers insight into searching and manipulating polar textures.
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Grants
- JCYJ20200109115219157, JCYJ20170818163902553 Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission
- LZ17A020001 Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation)
- 51672007, 11974023, 11875229, 51872251, 11972320, 11672264 and 92066203 National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)
- National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFA0300804, 2016YFA0201001, 2016YFA0300903) National Equipment Program of China (ZDYZ2015-1) Key R&D Program of Guangdong Province (2018B030327001, 2018B010109009, 2019B010931001) "2011 Program" Peking-Tsinghua-IOP Collaborative Innovation Center for Quantum Matter
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Xu Q, Zhang H, Nie J, Shao W, Wang X, Zhang B, Ouyang X. Effect of methylammonium lead tribromide perovskite based-photoconductor under gamma photons radiation. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Huang Y, Zhao W, Ouyang X, Wu F, Tao Y, Shi M. Monoamine Oxidase A Inhibits Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Proliferation by Abrogating Aerobic Glycolysis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:645821. [PMID: 33763378 PMCID: PMC7982599 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.645821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) accounts for ~30% of all lung cancers and is one of the causes of cancer-related death worldwide. As the role of monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) in LUAD remains unclear, in this study, we examine how MAOA affects LUAD cell proliferation. Analyses of both public data and our data reveal that the expression of MAOA is downregulated in LUAD compared with non-tumor tissue. In addition, the expression of MAOA in tumors correlates with clinicopathologic features, and the expression of MAOA serves as an independent biomarker in LUAD. In addition, the overexpression of MAOA inhibits LUAD cell proliferation by inducing G1 arrest in vitro. Further mechanistic studies show that MAOA abrogates aerobic glycolysis in LUAD cells by decreasing hexokinase 2 (HK2). Finally, the expression of HK2 shows a negative correlation with MAOA in LUAD, and high HK2 predicts poor clinical outcome. In conclusion, our findings indicate that MAOA functions as a tumor suppressor in LUAD. Our results indicate that the MAOA/HK2 axis could be potential targets in LUAD therapy.
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Chen P, Wu Z, Guo T, Zhou Y, Liu M, Xia X, Sun J, Lu L, Ouyang X, Wang X, Fu Y, Zhu J. Strong Chemical Interaction between Lithium Polysulfides and Flame-Retardant Polyphosphazene for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Enhanced Safety and Electrochemical Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007549. [PMID: 33506541 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPS) and potential safety hazard caused by the burning of flammable organic electrolytes, sulfur cathode, and lithium anode seriously limit the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Here, a flame-retardant polyphosphazene (PPZ) covalently modified holey graphene/carbonized cellulose paper is reported as a multifunctional interlayer in Li-S batteries. During the discharge/charge process, once the LiPS are generated, the as-obtained flame-retardant interlayer traps them immediately through the nucleophilic substitution reaction between PPZ and LiPS, effectively inhibiting the shuttling effect of LiPS to enhance the cycle stability of Li-S batteries. Meanwhile, this strong chemical interaction increases the diffusion coefficient for lithium ions, accelerating the lithiation reaction with complete inversion. Moreover, the as-obtained interlayer can be used as a fresh 3D current collector to establish a flame-retardant "vice-electrode," which can trap dissolved sulfur and absorb a large amount of electrolyte, prominently bringing down the flammability of the sulfur cathode and electrolyte to improve the safety of Li-S batteries. This work provides a viable strategy for using PPZ-based materials as strong chemical scavengers for LiPS and a flame-retardant interlayer toward next-generation Li-S batteries with enhanced safety and electrochemical performance.
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Zhang Z, Chen K, Zhao Q, Huang M, Ouyang X. Electrocatalytic and photocatalytic performance of noble metal doped monolayer MoS2 in the hydrogen evolution reaction: A first principles study. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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