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The presence of nanoscale inhomogeneities has been experimentally evidenced in several diluted magnetic systems, which in turn often leads to interesting physical phenomena. However, a proper theoretical understanding of the underlying physics is lacking in most of the cases. Here, we present a detailed and comprehens…
Quantum phase transitions in the two-dimensional Kugel-Khomskii model on a square lattice are studied using the plaquette mean field theory and the entanglement renormalization Ansatz. When 3z(2)-r(2) orbitals are favored by the crystal field and Hund's exchange is finite, both methods give a noncollinear exotic magne…
In this paper for the first time we synthesized the compound BaCe0.7Nd0.2In0.1O2.85 by solid-state reaction. The phase has orthorhombic structure (space group Pmcn). We also measured the standard formation enthalpies of BaCe0.7Nd0.2In0.1O2.85 by solution calorimetry in 1 M HCl with 0.1 M KI. We determined the stabilit…
We report synthesis, ${}^{195}$Pt, ${}^{11}$B, and ${}^{7}$Li NMR measurements, and first-principles band calculations for noncentrosymmetric superconductors Li${}_{2}$(Pd${}_{1\ensuremath{-}x}$Pt${}_{x}$)${}_{3}$B ($x=0$, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 0.84, 0.9, and 1). For $0\ensuremath{\le}x\ensuremath{\le}0.8$, the spin-lattice…
A density functional theory study of the structural and electronic properties and relative stability of narrow hydrogen passivated sp(3) silicon nanotubes of different growth orientations is presented. All nanotubes studied and their corresponding wire structures are found to be meta-stable with the wires being more e…
We demonstrate a novel type of solar cell, one that uses fixed negative charges, formed at the interface of n-Si with Al2O3, to generate strong inversion at the Si surface by electrostatic repulsion. Built-in voltages of up to 755 mV are found at this interface. To be able to harness this large built-in voltage, we de…
Culture-dependent and -independent methods were employed to determine the impact of carboxyl-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on fungal and bacterial soil microbial communities. Soil samples were exposed to 0 (control), 250, and 500 μg of SWNTs per gram of soil. Aliquots of soil were sampled for u…
Oriented arrays of polyaniline (PANI) nanorods grown on expanded graphite (EG) nanosheets are fabricated by in situ polymerization to achieve excellent electrochemical properties for applications as supercapacitor electrodes. EG serves as an excellent 3D conductive skeleton that supports a highly electrolytic accessib…
To assure a responsible and sustainable growth of nanotechnology, the environmental health and safety (EHS) aspect of engineered nanomaterials and nano-related products needs to be addressed at a rate commensurate with the expansion of nanotechnology. Zebrafish has been demonstrated as a correlative in vivo vertebrate…
Growth of semiconducting nanostructures on graphene would open up opportunities for the development of flexible optoelectronic devices, but challenges remain in preserving the structural and electrical properties of graphene during this process. We demonstrate growth of highly uniform and well-aligned ZnO nanowire arr…
We construct minimal electronic models for a newly discovered superconductor LaO${}_{1\ensuremath{-}x}$F${}_{x}$BiS${}_{2}$ (${T}_{c}=10.6$ K) possessing BiS${}_{2}$ layers based on a first-principles band calculation. First, we obtain a model consisting of two Bi $6p$ and two S $3p$ orbitals, which give nearly electr…
The role of plastics and paper as food packaging materials is reviewed with a brief outlook on the historical background of food packages in general. The inherent properties of these food packages that should be considered by food processors are also discussed. The current efforts in meeting the needs of consumers in…
Summary Nanotechnology is becoming increasingly important for the food sector. Promising results and applications are already being developed in the areas of nutrient delivery systems through bioactive nanoencapsulation, biosensors to detect and quantify pathogens organic compounds, other chemicals and food compositio…
Herein is described a facile, in situ, ink-regulating approach to rapidly achieve reversible water wettability and adhesion transition, with a large degree of contrast, on superhydrophobic TiO2 nanotube array film. The ink printing and removal process allows the wettability and reversible adhesion transitions to be re…
Spotting trends: Upon going from Tb(III) to Yb(III) centers in the complexes of the DOTA(4-) ligand, a reorientation of the easy axis of magnetization from perpendicular to parallel to the Ln-O bond of the apical water molecule is experimentally observed and theoretically predicted (SMM=single-molecule magnet). Only i…
The applicability of gallium-based liquid metal alloy has been limited by the oxidation problem. In this paper, we report a simple method to remove the oxide layer on the surface of such alloy to recover its nonwetting characteristics, using hydrochloric acid (HCl) vapor. Through the HCl vapor treatment, we successful…
The electronic and magnetic properties of single 3d transition-metal (TM) atom (V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) adsorbed graphdiyne (GDY) and graphyne (GY) are systematically studied using density functional theory (DFT). It is found that the electronic structures of TM-GDY/GY are sensitive to the value of the on-site Coul…
Mollusca evolutionary success can be attributed partly to their efficiency to sustain and protect their soft body with an external biomineralized structure, the shell. Current knowledge of the protein set responsible for the formation of the shell microstructural polymorphism and unique properties remains largely patc…
Compared to pristine Cu 2 O nanoparticles (NPs), Ag@Cu 2 O core-shell NPs exhibit photocatalytic activity over an extended wavelength range because of the presence of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in the Ag core. The photocatalysis action spectra and transient absorption measurements show that the plasmon…
Metamaterial-based perfect absorbers promise many applications. Perfect absorption is characterized by the complete suppression of transmission and reflection and complete dissipation of the incident energy by the absorptive meta-atoms. A certain absorption spectrum is usually assigned to a bulk medium and serves as a…