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01-12-2023 | Topical Collection: Low-Energy Digital Devices and Computing 2023

Strain- and Temperature-Modulated Growth of Mn3Ga Films

Antiferromagnetic (AF) and ferrimagnetic (FiM) thin films have burgeoning significance in memory and computing applications due to their robustness and ultrafast and energy-efficient switching dynamics. Mn3Ga features a multitude of spin orders …

Authors:
Dennis J. X. Lin, B. C. Lim, Yu Yu Ko Hnin, Nelson C. B. Lim, Henry Y. L. Lee, Hang Khume Tan, Royston J. J. Lim, Shaohai Chen, Pin Ho

01-12-2023 | Topical Collection: Low-Energy Digital Devices and Computing 2023

Low-Frequency Resistorless Electronically Tunable Quadrature Oscillator Based on an EX-CCCII

An approach for the implementation of a resistorless, electronically tunable quadrature oscillator (RETQO) is proposed in this paper. The proposed circuit consists of only one EX-CCCII block and two capacitors with a ground connection.

Authors:
Khushi Banerjee, Manoj Joshi, Chittajit Sarkar, Sajal Biring

01-12-2023 | Original Research Article

First-Principles Approach to Elucidating Significant Rectification Ratios in Oppositely Charged Dipeptides

The electron transport properties of shorter peptides (i.e., dipeptides) consisting of oppositely charged amino acids have paved the way for the design of miniaturized molecular devices. In this context, we investigated two different dipeptides …

Authors:
Ravinder Singh Sawhney, Gaurav Sikri

30-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Structural, Electrical, and Photodetection Characterization of a Pentacene Interdigitated MSM Photodiode

This work reports the fabrication and characterization of p-type organic metal–semiconductor–metal (MSM) Schottky barrier visible photodetector. The photodetector structure is interdigitated planar Al/pentacene/Al. Pentacene thin films were …

Authors:
Kahtan Adnan Hussain, Ghusoon M. Ali, Aïmen Boubaker, Adel Kalboussi

30-11-2023 | Correction

Correction: The Influence of Edge Atoms and Vacancy Defects on Different Types of HfSe2 Nanoribbons

Authors:
Mazdak Ghaedsharafi, Mohammad Reza Moslemi, Farshad Pesaran

29-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Pressure Sintering of Micro-Silver Joints in SiC Power Devices: Optimization of Processing Parameters and FEM Analysis

The sintering process of micro-silver joints in SiC devices that operate in high temperatures has attracted considerable attention in recent years, owing to its advantages in low processing temperatures. The first part of this work carries out a …

Authors:
Guang Yang, Ee Lynn Lee, Kai Yang, Fengshun Wu, Longzao Zhou, Liguo Ding, Kewei Li, Xuemin Li

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Study of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Thin Film Technology for Smart Electronic Devices

The goal of the current study was to develop a method for producing polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films for smart glasses that are thin and use a nematic liquid crystal system, epoxy resin monomers, hardeners, and epoxy resin. The …

Authors:
Mujtaba Ellahi, Shaista Taimur, Nizam Baloch, Adnan Murad Bhayo, Aziza Sarwar, Fazal Qadar

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Transport Properties of InGaN Channel-Based Heterostructures with GaN Interlayers

To systematically investigate the effect of GaN interlayers (IL) on electron transport properties of GaN-based heterostructures, three groups of heterostructures, AlInN/AlN/GaN/InGaN/GaN, AlInN/GaN/AlN/InGaN/GaN and AlInN/AlGaN/GaN/InGaN/GaN were …

Authors:
Yao Li, Qun Li, Chao Zhang, Hongbin Pu, Yachao Zhang, Jincheng Zhang, Yue Hao

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Black Titanium Oxide Nanotubes Deposited with Fe (III) Oxide Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Sensing of Dopamine

TiO2 nanotubes have been electrochemically reduced to form black TiO2 nanotube (BTNT) electrodes for improved loading and enhanced electrocatalytic properties of Fe2O3 nanoparticles for sensing dopamine. The nanoparticles were electrodeposited on …

Authors:
Sarda Sharma, P. N. Sidhartha, Karumbaiah N. Chappanda

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Fe3+ Sensing Based on Hydrogel Optical Fiber Doped with Nitrogen Carbon Dots

In this paper, a nontoxic and biocompatible hydrogel optic fiber Fe3+ sensor is presented. Nitrogen carbon dots (NCDs) as fluorescence indicators are prepared by a one-step hydrothermal method using citric acid as the carbon source and urea as the …

Authors:
Zhenglan Bian, Qing Xu, Fenghong Chu, Shili Hou, Liang Xue, Anduo Hu, Caihong Dai, Yuan Feng, Bin Zhou

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Optimization of Deposition Conditions of SrZrS3 Perovskite Thin Films Grown by Chemical Bath Deposition

Chalcogenide perovskites are receiving considerable attention as a new type of semiconducting material for optoelectronic applications. The current work is carried out on optimization studies for depositing SrZrS3 perovskite thin films via …

Authors:
Areej Fatima, Shahid Iqbal, Tanzeela Fazal, Bushra Ismail, Mazloom Shah, Ambreen Ayub, Qaiser Mahmood, Nasser S. Awwad, Hala A. Ibrahium, Foziah F. Al-Fawzan, Eslam B. Elkaeed

28-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Electronic, Magnetic, and Ferroelectric Properties of Bi0.9La0.1Fe0.9Mn0.1O3/La0.8Sr0.2MnO3: Experimental and First-Principles Calculations Studies

We focus on the electronic, magnetic, and ferroelectric properties of the bilayer composite, Bi0.9La0.1Fe0.9Mn0.1O3/La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 (BFO-LM/LSMO). The studied films were processed on a Pt-substrate using chemical solution deposition. The morphology …

Authors:
Mohamed Ait Tamerd, Adil Marjaoui, Mohamed Zanouni, Mimoun El Marssi, Mustapha Jouiad, Abdelilah Lahmar

25-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Numerical Simulation of Thermoelectric Modules with Hollow-Filled Structure

With the emphasis on sustainable development and increased fossil fuel pollution, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are gradually being applied to industrial waste heat and geothermal energy. However, their utilization efficiency is still low and …

Authors:
Lei Wang, Kewen Li, Yuhao Zhu, Deyue Zhao

23-11-2023 | Original Research Article

First-Principles Study of SnS for Small Gas-Sensing Applications

Two-dimensional SnS holds significant potential in gas-sensing because of its numerous excellent characteristics. Based on first-principles density functional theory (DFT), the adsorption properties of small gas molecules such as NO2, SO2, and NO …

Authors:
Chiahsiang Hung, Yuncai Jiang, Shuangying Lei, Ran Gao, Xuwen Tao

22-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Exploring the Potential of Allamanda cathartica-derived Carbon Dots for Enhancing Dye-sensitized Solar Cell Performance

Carbon dots (CD) produced through chemical sources need a passivation agent, unlike those created from natural sources. These CD have a vivid luminescence, mainly in the blue spectrum, which can be used in various fields of science and …

Authors:
Aysh Y. Madkhli, G. Souadi, Sunanda Kakroo

21-11-2023 | Original Research Article

A DFT and Time-dependent DFT Investigation of the Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of Lead-free FAMgI3 Perovskite for Photovoltaic Applications

Lead-free perovskites are among the compounds that are currently the most investigated for their potential application in photovoltaics because of their nontoxic effect on the environment. In this work, we report the structural, electronic, and …

Authors:
Youssef El Arfaoui, Mohammed Khenfouch, Nabil Habiballah

21-11-2023 | Brief Communication

Preparation of Superfine Spherical Silver Powders for Solar Cell Silver Paste via Non-wetting Effect of the Liquid/Solid Interface

Superfine silver powders are building blocks of silver paste, which plays a vital role as a conductive material in solar cells. The conductivity of silver paste is greatly affected by the shape, size, and homogeneity of silver powders. In this …

Authors:
Zhaomeng Wang, Bo Yin, Li Zhang, Jin Qian, Geng Wei, Shaolong Tang

19-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Low Field Giant Magnetoimpedance Effect in TbCo6.2

We report the presence of a giant magnetoimpedance (GMI) effect and multimagnon spin resonance in polycrystalline cylindrical TbCo6.2 at low magnetic fields. The structural and magnetic characterization supported the formation of well-grained …

Authors:
A. K. Swetha, A. Anil Kumar, C. Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Rajeev Shesha Joshi

19-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Effects of Biaxial Strain on Phonon Thermal Transport Properties of Monolayer T′-WS2: A First-Principles Study

Two-dimensional (2D) tungsten disulfide (WS2) is attracting increasing attention because of its excellent physical properties. However, the phonon scattering mechanisms of 2D T′-phase WS2 (T′-WS2) are still poorly understood. In this paper, we …

Authors:
Bowen Zhang, Hui Tu, Yulong Cai, Dan Han, Shuai Cui, Rongxing Cao, Xianghua Zeng, Lin Zhao, Yuxiong Xue

19-11-2023 | Original Research Article

Effect of Line Defects on the Band Structures, Local Density of States, and the Landau Levels for Armchair Graphene Nanoribbons in the Quantum Hall Effect Regime

The effects of one and two line defects are investigated with respect to the band structures and local density of states (LDOS) in armchair graphene nanoribbons (AGNRs) under the quantum Hall effect (QHE) regime. The E–k diagrams for these systems …

Authors:
Aruna Gupta, Niladri Sarkar