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Liu G, Shang Y, Jia B, Guan X, Han L, Zhang X, Song H, Lu P. First-principles calculation of the optical properties of the YBa 2Cu 3O 7-δ oxygen vacancies model. RSC Adv 2023; 13:18927-18933. [PMID: 37350856 PMCID: PMC10283493 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01921g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
Abstract
We used first-principles methods to investigate how oxygen vacancy defects affect the optical properties of YBa2Cu3O7-δ (0 < δ < 1), a high-temperature superconductor with potential applications in optical detectors. We calculated the electronic structure of YBa2Cu3O7-δ with different amounts of oxygen vacancies at three different sites: Cu-O chains, CuO2 planes, and apical oxygens. The formation energy calculations support the formation of oxygen vacancies in the Cu-O chain at higher concentrations of vacancy defects, with a preference for alignment in the same chain. The presence of oxygen vacancies affects the optical absorption peak of YBa2Cu3O7-δ in different ways depending on their location and concentration. The optical absorption peaks in the visible range (1.6-3.2 eV) decrease in intensity and shift towards the infrared spectrum as oxygen vacancies increase. We demonstrate that oxygen vacancies can be used as a powerful tool to manipulate the optical response of YBa2Cu3O7-δ to different wavelengths in optical detector devices.
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- Gang Liu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Space-Ground Interconnection and Convergence, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
- School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology Xi'an 710055 Shaanxi China
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- Southwest Institute of Technical Physics Chengdu 610041 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
- School of Integrated Circuits, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Beijing 100876 China
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Zhang J, Wu H, Zhao G, Han L, Zhang J. A Review on Strain Study of Cuprate Superconductors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12193340. [PMID: 36234468 PMCID: PMC9565469 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cuprate superconductors have attracted extensive attention due to their broad promising application prospects. Among the factors affecting superconductivity, the effect of strain cannot be ignored, which can significantly enhance or degrade superconductivity. In this review, we discuss and summarize the methods of applying strain to cuprate superconductors, strain measurement techniques, and the influence of strain on superconductivity. Among them, we pay special attention to the study of strain in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) films and coating. We expect this review can guide further research in the field of cuprate superconductors.
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- Jian Zhang
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China
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Zhang X, Kim G, Yang Q, Wei J, Feng B, Ikuhara Y, Ohta H. Solid-State Electrochemical Switch of Superconductor-Metal-Insulators. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54204-54209. [PMID: 34734522 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c17014] [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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Controlling the oxygen content can manipulate the electrical conductivity of transition metal oxides (TMOs). Although the superconductor-metal-insulator transition is useful for functional devices, an electrical path must be developed to manipulate the oxygen deficiency (δ) while maintaining the solid state. YBa2Cu3O7-δ (YBCO, 0 ≤ δ ≤ 1) is a high transition temperature (Tc) TMO that can be modulated from a superconductor (Tc ≈ 92 K when δ = 0) to an insulator (δ ≈ 1). Here, we show a simple and efficient way to manipulate δ in YBCO films using a solid-state electrochemical redox treatment. Applying a negative voltage injects oxide ions to the YBCO films, increasing Tc. Employing a positive voltage suppresses the superconducting transition and modulates the electrical conductivity. The present results demonstrate that the superconductor-metal-insulator transition of YBCO is modulated electrochemically in the solid state, opening possibilities of superconducting oxide-based device applications.
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- Xi Zhang
- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, N20W10, Kita, Sapporo 001-0020, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, N14W9, Kita, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, N14W9, Kita, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, N20W10, Kita, Sapporo 001-0020, Japan
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Aye MM, Rivasto E, Khan MZ, Rijckaert H, Salojärvi E, Haalisto C, Mäkilä E, Palonen H, Huhtinen H, Van Driessche I, Paturi P. Control of the nanosized defect network in superconducting thin films by target grain size. Sci Rep 2021; 11:6010. [PMID: 33727621 PMCID: PMC7966807 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85304-4] [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: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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A nanograined YBCO target, where a great number of grain boundaries, pores etc. exist, is shown to hold an alternative approach to future pulsed laser deposition based high-temperature superconductor thin film and coated conductor technologies. Although the nanograined material is introduced earlier, in this work, we comprehensively demonstrate the modified ablation process, together with unconventional nucleation and growth mechanisms that produces dramatically enhanced flux pinning properties. The results can be generalized to other complex magnetic oxides, where an increased number of defects are needed for modifying their magnetic and electrical properties, thus improving their usability in the future technological challenges.
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- Moe Moe Aye
- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland ,grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS), University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland ,grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS), University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland ,grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS), University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.5342.00000 0001 2069 7798SCRiPTS, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Inorganic Materials Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Laboratory of Industrial Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- grid.5342.00000 0001 2069 7798SCRiPTS, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- grid.1374.10000 0001 2097 1371Wihuri Physical Laboratory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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Li Z, Coll M, Mundet B, Palau A, Puig T, Obradors X. Suppression of superconductivity at the nanoscale in chemical solution derived YBa 2Cu 3O 7-δ thin films with defective Y 2Ba 4Cu 8O 16 intergrowths. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:3384-3393. [PMID: 36134255 PMCID: PMC9418937 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00456a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The analysis of the microstructure and superconducting behavior of chemical solution deposited epitaxial YBa2Cu3O7-δ films, with thickness going down to 5 nm has been carried out with the purpose to disclose the behavior of the most common intergrowth in these films, the Y2Ba4Cu8O16. The analysis of ultrathin films is a unique opportunity to investigate the superconducting behavior of these nanoscale defects because of the high concentration created as a consequence of the elastic energy associated to the misfit strain. Magnetic susceptibility and X-ray diffraction measurements evidence a strong decrease of the superconducting volume correlated with an increase of the intergrowth volume fraction. We demonstrate that these intergrowths are non-superconducting nanoscale regions where Cooper pair formation is disrupted, in agreement with their key role as artificial pinning centers for vortices in YBa2Cu3O7-δ films and coated conductors.
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- Ziliang Li
- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, CSIC, Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra Catalonia Spain
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