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In pursuit of high- hydride superconductors, the molecular hydrides have attracted less attention because the hydrogen quasimolecules are usually inactive for superconductivity. Here, we report on the successful synthesis of a novel bismuth hydride superconductor 2/-BiH at pressures around 170-180 GPa. Its structure comprises bismuth atoms and elongated hydrogen molecules with a H-H bond length of 0.

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Pressure-induced polymerization (PIP) of aromatic molecules has emerged as an effective method for synthesizing various carbon-based materials. The selection of suitable functionalized molecular precursors is crucial for obtaining the desired structures and functions. In this work, 1,4-difluorobenzene (1,4-DFB) was selected as the building block for PIP.

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High pressure can create extreme conditions that enable the formation of novel materials and the discovery of new phenomena. However, the ability to preserve the desirable characteristics of materials obtained under high pressure has remained an elusive challenge, as the pressure-induced changes are typically reversible, except for the pressure-induced chemical reactions such as polymerization of hydrocarbons. Here, we propose the concept of "pressure aging" (PA) that enables the permanent locking-in of high-pressure structures and their associated enhanced properties in functional materials.

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n- to p-Type Conductivity Transition of LuN@C Due to Anisotropic Deformation of Fullerene and Pyramidalization of Endohedral Clusters.

Nano Lett

December 2024

Center for High Pressure Science (CHiPS), State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei 066004, China.

The endohedral fullerene LuN@C was examined using in situ high-pressure measurements, which included electrical transport, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, in combination with theoretical calculations. LuN@C was found to undergo a reversible n- to p-type conversion at ∼8.9 GPa.

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Co-free gradient lithium-rich cathode for high-energy batteries with optimized cyclability.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

December 2024

Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.

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  • Lithium-rich layered oxides (LLOs) are promising for high-energy battery cathodes but suffer from voltage decay due to irreversible reactions at high voltages.
  • Researchers theoretically studied manganese-based LLO structures and found that ring formations can enable stable redox reactions, while cobalt disrupts this stability.
  • They developed cobalt-free concentration-gradient LLOs (CF-CG-LLOs), which showed excellent capacity retention over 100 cycles, a very low voltage decay of 0.15 mV/cycle, and a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.86%, indicating strong potential for improved battery performance.
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Rare-Metal-Free Ultrabroadband Near-Infrared Phosphors.

Adv Mater

December 2024

College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.

Trivalent chromium (Cr) is an attractive near-infrared (NIR) emitter, but its ultrabroadband NIR emission is limited to host crystals containing large amounts of rare-metal elements and usually suffers from low internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and poor thermal stability. Here, a class of high-performance, rare-metal-free ultrabroadband NIR phosphors, are reported by revealing that weak-field Cr centers featuring broadband NIR emission with near-unity IQEs are intrinsic, though in trace quantities, to Cr doped MgAlO spinel (MAS) and its derivatives well-known for their narrowband far-red emission. It is shown that such weak-field Cr centers stem from cation inversion ubiquitous in spinel compounds, and their quantity can be increased simply by superstoichiometric AlO/GaO.

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Visible Light-Triggered Self-Welding Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules.

Adv Mater

November 2024

Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.

Flexible perovskite solar cells (F-PSCs) are highly promising for both stationary and mobile applications because of their advantageous features, including mechanical flexibility, their lightweight and thin nature, and cost-effectiveness. However, a number of drawbacks, such as mechanical instability, make their practical application difficult. Here, self-welding dynamic diselenide that is triggered by visible light into the structure of F-PSCs to improve their long-term stability by repairing cracks and defects in the absorber layer is incorporated.

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Electronic perturbation of the surfaces of Cu catalysts is crucial for optimizing electrochemical CO reduction activity, yet still poses great challenges. Herein, nanostructured Cu nanowires (NW) with fine-tuned surface electronic structure are achieved via surface encapsulation with electron-withdrawing (-F) and -donating (-Me) group-functionalized graphdiynes (R-GDY, R = -F and -Me) and the resulting catalysts, denoted as R-GDY/Cu NW, display distinct CO reduction performances. electrochemical spectroscopy revealed that the *CO (a key intermediate of the CO reduction reaction) binding affinity and consequent *CO coverage positively correlate with the Cu surface oxidation state, leading to favorable C-C coupling on F-GDY/Cu NW over Me-GDY/Cu NW.

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Unusual metallic state in superconducting A15-type LaH.

Natl Sci Rev

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.

Hydride superconductors continue to fascinate the communities of condensed matter physics and material scientists because they host the promising near room-temperature superconductivity. Current research has concentrated on the new hydride superconductors with the enhancement of the superconducting transition temperature ( ). The multiple extreme conditions (high pressure/temperature and magnetic field) will introduce new insights into hydride superconductors.

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Synthesis of NaWH and NaReH Ternary Hydrides at High Pressures.

Inorg Chem

November 2024

Center for Science at Extreme Conditions (CSEC) and the School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh EH3 9FD, U.K.

The Na-W-H and Na-Re-H ternary systems were studied in a diamond anvil cell through X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, supported by density functional theory and molecular dynamics calculations. NaWH can be synthesized above 7.8 GPa and 1400 K, remaining stable between at least 0.

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How life started on Earth is an unsolved mystery. There are various hypotheses for the location ranging from outer space to the seafloor, subseafloor, or potentially deeper. Here, we applied extensive ab initio molecular dynamics simulations to study chemical reactions between NH, HO, H, and CO at pressures () and temperatures () approximating the conditions of Earth's upper mantle (i.

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Enhanced UV Light Responsivity in <110>-Oriented 2D Perovskites Realized by Pressure-Induced Ultrafast Exciton Transport.

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl

October 2024

State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China.

Two-dimensional (2D) <100>-oriented perovskites exhibit superior optoelectronic properties, offering significant potential in photovoltaic, light-emitting, and photodetection applications. Nevertheless, their enlarged interlayer spacing restricts longitudinal carrier transport, thereby limiting its potential applications. While <110>-oriented 2D perovskites provide a prospective solution with their compact interlayer spacing, their inherent structure, characterized by octahedra tilting, indirectly hinders carrier transport due to the generation of self-trapped excitons (STEs) caused by strong electron-phonon coupling.

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Unleashed Remarkable Energy Storage Performance in BiKTiO-based Relaxor Ferroelectrics by Local Structural Fluctuation.

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl

October 2024

Department of Physical Chemistry and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Dielectric capacitors can store energy quickly and have high power, but achieving both high energy density and efficiency is difficult, especially over varying conditions.
  • This study introduces a method using NaTaO in ferroelectric relaxor materials to enhance local structural fluctuations, leading to better energy-storage capabilities.
  • The resulting ceramic demonstrates excellent performance with an energy density of 15.0 J/cm, efficiency up to 80%, and stability across a wide frequency range (10-200 Hz) while also enduring extensive cycling.
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  • - The study investigates how the alteration of the oceanic lithosphere contributes to the energy necessary for creating organic compounds, which are essential for the deep carbon cycle and possibly the origins of life.
  • - Researchers found a specific relationship between aliphatic carbonaceous matter and iron oxyhydroxides in rocks from the Southwest Indian Ridge (SWIR) and explored potential pathways for abiotic organic synthesis.
  • - Using advanced techniques, including quantum mechanical modeling, the study suggests that iron oxyhydroxides may facilitate the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, highlighting the SWIR as a promising location for low-temperature organic synthesis.
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Lateral Heterostructures Fabricated via Artificial Pressure Gradient.

Adv Mater

November 2024

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.

Hydrostatic conditions are generally pursued in high-pressure research, maintained to prevent the intrinsic pressure gradient on the culets of diamond anvil cells (DACs) from introducing heterogeneity to the structure and physical properties of the regulated materials. Here, a pioneering route to fabricate lateral heterostructures is proposed via artificial pressure gradients intentionally designed in DACs. Under the tailored pressure gradients, different structural phases emerge in distinct parts of the material, resulting in the formation of heterostructures.

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  • Ideal thermoelectric materials should have a high average ZT, which is affected by carrier mobility and density; traditional doping techniques make it hard to optimize performance across different temperatures.
  • This study shows that combining lattice plainification with dynamic doping can significantly enhance the average ZT of N-type PbSe by improving carrier mobility and allowing for better control over carrier concentration.
  • The modified PbSe, incorporating both Sn and a small amount of Cu, achieves a maximum ZT of about 1.7 at 800 K and demonstrates a promising 7.7% power generation efficiency, making it a strong candidate for commercial use.
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The formation of a hexagonal diamond represents one of the most intriguing questions in materials science. Under shock conditions, the graphite basal plane tends to slide and pucker to form diamond. However, how the shock strength determines the phase selectivity remains unclear.

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In situ fabrication of NiS/CuS heterojunction on nickel foam as a highly efficient and durable electrocatalyst for overall water splitting.

J Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials and College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China. Electronic address:

The development of cost-efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts is significant for overall water splitting. Herein, we report the in situ fabrication of heterogeneous NF/NiS/CuS-X (where X refers to Cu concentrations of 50, 75, and 100 mM) on nickel foam (NF) using an electrodeposition-hydrothermal method. The in situ electrodeposited metallic Cu layers on the NF conferred higher stability to the resulting bimetallic sulfide of NiS/CuS.

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Defect Structure, Oxygen Ion Conduction, and Conducting Mechanism in Ruddlesden-Popper SrZrMO (M = Ga, Y, In).

Inorg Chem

September 2024

MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Guangxi Universities Key Laboratory of Non-ferrous Metal Oxide Electronic Functional Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi 541004, China.

Ruddlesden-Popper (RP)-structured materials based on transition metals with a variable valence, such as Fe, Mn, Ni, and so on, have been well documented for their potential of being used as electrodes in solid-oxide fuel cells. However, RP materials with pure or dominant ionic conduction are rare. Here, a series of Zr-based RP materials SrZrMO (M = Ga, Y, In) with electrical conductivity as high as 3.

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An efficient and facile water dissociation process plays a crucial role in enhancing the activity of alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Considering the intricate influence between interfacial water and intermediates in typical catalytic systems, meticulously engineered catalysts should be developed by modulating electron configurations and optimizing surface chemical bonds. Here, a high-entropy double perovskite (HEDP) electrocatalyst La(CoNiMgZnNaLi)RuO, achieving a reduced overpotential of 40.

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Brightening triplet excitons enable high-performance white-light emission in organic small molecules via integrating n-π*/π-π* transitions.

Nat Commun

September 2024

State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Synergetic Extreme Condition High-Pressure Science Center, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, China.

Luminescent materials that simultaneously embody bright singlet and triplet excitons hold great potential in optoelectronics, signage, and information encryption. However, achieving high-performance white-light emission is severely hampered by their inherent unbalanced contribution of fluorescence and phosphorescence. Herein, we address this challenge by pressure treatment engineering via the hydrogen bonding cooperativity effect to realize the mixture of n-π*/π-π* transitions, where the triplet state emission was boosted from 7% to 40% in isophthalic acid (IPA).

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Well-Dispersed Manganese-Oxo Clusters as Anode Materials for High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries.

Nano Lett

September 2024

Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China.

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  • Metal-oxo clusters have potential as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries due to their structured nanostructures and ability to undergo multielectron redox reactions.
  • A new method involves using carbon dots (CDs) to stabilize a manganese-oxo cluster, preventing aggregation and improving conductivity.
  • The resulting Mn/CDs anode showcases a high capacity of 1643 mAh/g and excellent performance, marking a significant advancement in the development of efficient energy storage materials.
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Pressure-Sensitive Multiple Superconducting Phases and Their Structural Origin in Van der Waals HfS_{2} Up to 160 GPa.

Phys Rev Lett

August 2024

Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.

Superconductivity has been observed in many insulating transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) under pressure. However, the origin of superconductivity remains elusive due to the lack of studies on their structures at low temperatures. Here, we report the observation of a high-T_{c} superconducting state (SC-I phase) coexisting with other superconducting states in a compressed 1T-HfS_{2} crystal up to approximately 160 GPa.

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Vertical Barrier Heterostructures for Reliable and High-Performance Self-Powered Infrared Detection.

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces

September 2024

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China.

With their fascinating properties, emerging two-dimensional (2D) materials offer innovative ways to prepare high-performance infrared (IR) detectors. However, the current performance of 2D IR photodetectors is still below the requirements for practical application owing to the severe interfacial recombination, sharply raised contact resistance, and deteriorated metal conductivity at nanoscale. Here, we introduce a vertical barrier heterojunction with a structure of PtSe/GaAs that combines the excellent optoelectronic properties of transition metal sulfides with topological semi-metals, which allows for an adjustable bandgap and high carrier mobility.

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Developing light yet strong aluminum (Al)-based alloys has been attracting unremitting efforts due to the soaring demand for energy-efficient structural materials. However, this endeavor is impeded by the limited solubility of other lighter components in Al. Here, we propose to surmount this challenge by converting multiple brittle phases into a ductile solid solution in Al-based complex concentrated alloys (CCA) by applying high pressure and temperature.

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