Artificial intelligence driven Mid-IR photoimaging device based on van der Waals heterojunctions of black phosphorus.

Mid-infrared (Mid-IR) photodetection and imaging are pivotal across diverse applications, including remote sensing, communication, and spectral analysis. Among these, single-pixel imaging technology is distinguished by its exceptional sensitivity, high resolution attainable through the sampling system, and economic efficiency. The quality of single-pixel imaging primarily depends on the performance of the photodetector and the sampling system.

Revealing Light-Magnetism Coupling via Anomalous Hall Effect and Magneto-Photoresponse in Proximity-Coupled CrSBr/Graphene Heterostructures.

The interplay between light and magnetism sparks groundbreaking concepts for the next-generation versatile spintronic and nanoelectronic devices. However, direct measurements of light-magnetism coupling remain challenging due to the intrinsic difficulties in characterizing these properties simultaneously. Herein, via harnessing magnetic proximity and anomalous Hall effect (AHE), we report the effective modification of magnetism in the graphene/CrSBr heterostructure by an unpolarized 405 nm light.

Phase stabilization of cesium lead iodide perovskites for use in efficient optoelectronic devices.

All-inorganic lead halide perovskites (LHPs) and their use in optoelectronic devices have been widely explored because they are more thermally stable than their hybrid organic‒inorganic counterparts. However, the active perovskite phases of some inorganic LHPs are metastable at room temperature due to the critical structural tolerance factor. For example, black phase CsPbI is easily transformed back to the nonperovskite yellow phase at ambient temperature.

Harnessing Defects in SnSe Film via Photo-Induced Doping for Fully Light-Controlled Artificial Synapse.

2D-layered materials are recognized as up-and-coming candidates to overcome the intrinsic physical limitation of silicon-based devices. Herein, the coexistence of positive persistent photoconductivity (PPPC) and negative persistent photoconductivity (NPPC) in SnSe thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition provides an excellent avenue for engineering novel devices. It is determined that surface oxygen is co-regulated by physisorption and chemisorption, and the NPPC is attributed to the photo-controllable oxygen desorption behavior.

Unlocking high-performance near-infrared photodetection: polaron-assisted organic integer charge transfer hybrids.

Room temperature femtowatt sensitivity remains a sought-after attribute, even among commercial inorganic infrared (IR) photodetectors (PDs). While organic IR PDs are poised to emerge as a pivotal sensor technology in the forthcoming Fourth-Generation Industrial Era, their performance lags behind that of their inorganic counterparts. This discrepancy primarily stems from poor external quantum efficiencies (EQE), driven by inadequate exciton dissociation (high exciton binding energy) within organic IR materials, exacerbated by pronounced non-radiative recombination at narrow bandgaps.

Janus Wettable Mask with Integrated Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe for Comfortable Exhaled HS Gas Sensing.

The exhaled HS gas is considered a promising noninvasive, rapid biomarker for diagnosing oral health and respiratory diseases. However, there is an urgent need in the healthcare industry for a sensitive, accurate, low-cost, and comfortable wearable breath sensor for HS detection. Herein, a Janus wettable mask was developed by integrating the ratiometric fluorescent probes and asymmetric wettable fabric into the interior of the mask, for the comfortable and visual detection of HS.

Foodborne pathogen detection using surface acoustic wave biosensors: a review.

This paper summarizes several attractive surface acoustic wave (SAW) biosensors, including Love-wave sensors, dual-channel SAW sensors, langasite SAW sensors, and SAW syringe filters. SAW sensors with different piezoelectric materials and high-frequency SAW sensors used for identifying the food pathogenic bacteria () are discussed together with the examples of methods based on such sensing technology that have been effectively utilized in diagnostics and epidemiological research. This review also emphasizes some of the limitations of using these biosensors, which have prompted the increased need for more rapid, sensitive, selective, portable, power-efficient, and low-cost methods for detecting these pathogens.

Room-temperature ferromagnetic MnGa nanoparticles in dilute magnetic semiconductor (Ga, Mn)As thin film: preparation and characterization.

The GaAs based diluted magnetic semiconductor, (Ga, Mn)As, with the unique advantage of manipulating the spin and charge was widely investigated in the scientific community and considered as a potential material for the spintronic devices. However, its Curie temperature (), which is limited to around 200 K, hinders the research progress of diluted magnetic semiconductors for potential device applications. Herein, we propose an approach to prepare the MnGa nanoparticles embedded in (Ga, Mn)As matrix using the magnetron sputtering deposition of Mn on GaAs surface, followed by the nano-second pulsed laser annealing (PLA), which gives aabove 400 K.

Ultralow Thermal Conductivity and Very High Seebeck Coefficient in Two-Dimensional TeSe Semiconductor.

Emerging chalcogenide-based two-dimensional (2D) materials possess various unique yet fully explored properties and are thus considered promising candidates for next-generation optoelectronic and energy conversion applications. Here, TeSe crystals with interesting thermoelectric features were synthesized using a simple solid-state reaction. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that TeSe stabilizes in a 2D atomic structure with helical chains, resembling 2D tellurene.

Ti Ions-Doped Metal-Organic Framework (MOF-74) for Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide.

The development of efficient and sustainable methods for reducing carbon dioxide (CO) and converting it into valuable hydrocarbons has gained significant attention. In this study, researchers focused on Ti-doped metal-organic framework (MOF-74) photocatalysts. The incorporation of Ti ions into the MOF-74 structure was achieved through a one-pot hydrothermal method.

Machine learning assisted understanding of the layer-thickness dependent thermal conductivity in fluorinated graphene.

Manipulating thermal conductivity () plays vital role in high-performance thermoelectric conversion, thermal insulation and thermal management devices. In this work, we using the machine learning-based interatomic potential and the phonon Boltzmann transport equation to systematically investigate layer thickness dependentof fluorinated graphene (FG). We show that the latticeof FG can be significantly decreased with Bernal bilayer stacking.

Solvation Effect: The Cornerstone of High-Performance Battery Design for Commercialization-Driven Sodium Batteries.

Sodium batteries (SBs) emerge as a potential candidate for large-scale energy storage and have become a hot topic in the past few decades. In the previous researches on electrolyte, designing electrolytes with the solvation theory has been the most promising direction is to improve the electrochemical performance of batteries through solvation theory. In general, the four essential factors for the commercial application of SBs, which are cost, low temperature performance, fast charge performance and safety.

The Syvn1 inhibits neuronal cell ferroptosis by activating Stat3/Gpx4 axis in rat with spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to secondary neuronal death, which severely impedes recovery of motor function. Therefore, prevention of neuronal cell death after SCI is an important strategy. Ferroptosis, a new form of cell death discovered in recent years, has been shown to be involved in the regulation of SCI.

Revealing Strong Flexoelectricity and Optoelectronic Coupling in 2D Ferroelectric CuInPS Via Large Strain Gradient.

The interplay between flexoelectric and optoelectronic characteristics provides a paradigm for studying emerging phenomena in various 2D materials. However, an effective way to induce a large and tunable strain gradient in 2D devices remains to be exploited. Herein, we propose a strategy to induce large flexoelectric effect in 2D ferroelectric CuInPS by constructing a 1D-2D mixed-dimensional heterostructure.

Exposure to Short- and Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins and the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Nested Case-Control Study in Eastern China.

Toxicological studies have indicated that exposure to chlorinated paraffins (CPs) may disrupt intracellular glucose and energy metabolism. However, limited information exists regarding the impact of human CP exposure on glucose homeostasis and its potential association with an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Here, we conducted a prospective study with a nested case-control design to evaluate the link between short- and medium-chain CP (SCCPs and MCCPs) exposures during pregnancy and the risk of GDM.

Exceptional Magnetocaloric Responses in a Gadolinium Silicate with Strongly Correlated Spin Disorder for Sub-Kelvin Magnetic Cooling.

The development of magnetocaloric materials with a significantly enhanced volumetric cooling capability is highly desirable for the application of adiabatic demagnetization refrigerators in confined spatial environments. Here, the thermodynamic characteristics of a magnetically frustrated spin-7/2 Gd[SiO]O is presented, which exhibits strongly correlated spin disorder below ≈1.5 K.

Polarization enhanced photoresponse of InSe 2D ferroelectric CuCrPS.

Two-dimensional CuCrPS possesses significant potential for low-power non-volatile devices owing to its multiferroic properties. Nonetheless, comprehensive investigations regarding the modulation of CuCrPS polarization for enhancing semiconductor photodetection capabilities and its potential applications in ferroelectric non-volatile devices are still relatively scarce. In this study, we present a novel, non-volatile, tunable photodetector engineered through the integration of a ferroelectric heterostructure comprising CuCrPS and InSe.

Osteopontin modulates microglial activation states and attenuates inflammatory responses after subarachnoid hemorrhage in rats.

Aims: Osteopontin (OPN) has demonstrated neuroprotective effects in various stroke models. Its role in neuroinflammation after brain injury remains to be elucidated. This study aims to clarify the effect of OPN on neuroinflammation, particularly on the functional states of microglia after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

Electron Transport Layer Engineering Induced Carrier Dynamics Optimization for Efficient Cd-Free Sb Se Thin-Film Solar Cells.

Antimony selenide (Sb Se ) is a highly promising photovoltaic material thanks to its outstanding optoelectronic properties, as well as its cost-effective and eco-friendly merits. However, toxic CdS is widely used as an electron transport layer (ETL) in efficient Sb Se solar cells, which largely limit their development toward market commercialization. Herein, an effective green Cd-free ETL of SnO is introduced and deposited by atomic layer deposition method.

Mechanism and Solution of Overcharge Effect in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

Increasing the sulfur cathode load is an important method for promoting the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries. However, there is a common problem of overcharging in high-loading experiments, which is rarely reported. In this work, it is believed that an insulating layer of S forms on the current collector surface, hindering electron exchange with polysulfides.

Dynamical Behavior of Pure Spin Current in Organic Materials.

Growing concentration on the novel information processing technology and low-cost, flexible materials make the spintronics and organic materials appealing for the future interdisciplinary investigations. Organic spintronics, in this context, has arisen and witnessed great advances during the past two decades owing to the continuous innovative exploitation of the charge-contained spin polarized current. Albeit with such inspiring facts, charge-absent spin angular momentum flow, namely pure spin currents (PSCs) are less probed in organic functional solids.

Strong Magnetocaloric Coupling in Oxyorthosilicate with Dense Gd Spins.

Searching for working refrigerant materials is the key element in the design of magnetic cooling devices. Herein, we report on the thermodynamic and magnetocaloric parameters of an phase oxyorthosilicate, GdSiO, by field-dependent static magnetization and specific heat measurements. An overall correlation strength of || ≈ 3.