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View article: Computationally‐Guided Development of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Powder Coatings for Enhanced Stability and Performance of Solid‐State Batteries
Computationally‐Guided Development of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Powder Coatings for Enhanced Stability and Performance of Solid‐State Batteries Open
Sulfide‐based solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) such as Li 6 PS 5 Cl (LPSCl) are attractive Li + superionic conductors for next generation solid state batteries whose narrow voltage window and environmental reactivity hinder widespread comme…
View article: Elucidating the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Organic Vapor Phase Infiltration and Molecular Layer Deposition for Dissolution Resilient Polymers
Elucidating the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Organic Vapor Phase Infiltration and Molecular Layer Deposition for Dissolution Resilient Polymers Open
Vapor phase chemical synthesis techniques, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) and vapor phase infiltration (VPI), enable molecular-level tailoring of polymeric materials through deposition or incorporation of inorganic components. Howev…
View article: Microstructural and preliminary optical and microwave characterization of erbium-doped CaMoO4 thin films
Microstructural and preliminary optical and microwave characterization of erbium-doped CaMoO4 thin films Open
This work explores erbium-doped calcium molybdate (Er:CaMoO4) thin films grown on silicon and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates, as a potential solid state system for C-band (utilizing the ∼1.5 μm Er3+ 4f–4f transition) quantum e…
View article: From Molecules to Modules: Advanced Characterization of Membrane Systems
From Molecules to Modules: Advanced Characterization of Membrane Systems Open
Membrane technologies can enhance the efficiency and selectivity of chemical separations in energy‐water systems. Advanced characterization tools are critical for discerning separation mechanisms, revealing degradation processes, and desig…
View article: Real‐Time Phosphate Monitoring via Plant‐Derived Graphene Ink <scp>FET</scp> Sensors Integrated with Deep Learning
Real‐Time Phosphate Monitoring via Plant‐Derived Graphene Ink <span>FET</span> Sensors Integrated with Deep Learning Open
Real‐time monitoring of plant nutrient levels, particularly phosphate, is essential for optimizing plant growth and addressing nutrient imbalances in precision agriculture. Conventional sensors mostly suffer from poor stability, reproducib…
View article: Microstructural and preliminary optical and microwave characterization of erbium doped CaMoO$_4$ thin films
Microstructural and preliminary optical and microwave characterization of erbium doped CaMoO$_4$ thin films Open
This work explores erbium-doped calcium molybdate (CaMoO$_4$) thin films grown on silicon and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates, as a potential solid state system for C-band (utilizing the $\sim$1.5 $μ$m Er$^{3+}$ 4f-4f transitio…
View article: Surrogate models to optimize plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition in high aspect ratio features
Surrogate models to optimize plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition in high aspect ratio features Open
In this work, we explore surrogate models to optimize plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) in high aspect ratio features. In plasma-based processes such as PEALD and atomic layer etching (ALE), surface recombination can dominate…
View article: Surrogate models to optimize plasma assisted atomic layer deposition in high aspect ratio features
Surrogate models to optimize plasma assisted atomic layer deposition in high aspect ratio features Open
In this work we explore surrogate models to optimize plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) in high aspect ratio features. In plasma-based processes such as PEALD and atomic layer etching, surface recombination can dominate the re…
View article: Nickel Sulfide-Nanowire-Filled Carbon Nanotubes as an Efficient Overall Water Splitting Electrocatalyst
Nickel Sulfide-Nanowire-Filled Carbon Nanotubes as an Efficient Overall Water Splitting Electrocatalyst Open
Pursuing stable, efficient, and cost-effective nanostructured bifunctional electrocatalysts is crucial for advancing the electrochemical water splitting process and enabling clean hydrogen energy production. In recent years, considerable e…
View article: Mitigating Transition Metal Dissolution from Mn-rich Cathodes: Influence of Processing and Testing Methods
Mitigating Transition Metal Dissolution from Mn-rich Cathodes: Influence of Processing and Testing Methods Open
Manganese-rich oxides continue to gain interest with respect to the development of Earth-abundant options for lithium-ion cathodes. Of the unique challenges that hinder the respective performance of various classes of such materials, manga…
View article: Thin-film catalyst with enhanced catalyst-support interactions
Thin-film catalyst with enhanced catalyst-support interactions Open
An efficient, stable catalyst material having a thin film catalyst supported on a support of metal carbide, nitride, oxide, carbonitride, oxycarbonitride core. The thin film catalyst comprises a catalytic metal selected from the group cons…
View article: Computationally-Guided Development of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Powder Coatings for Enhanced Stability and Performance of Solid-State Batteries
Computationally-Guided Development of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Powder Coatings for Enhanced Stability and Performance of Solid-State Batteries Open
Sulfide-based solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) such as Li6PS5Cl (LPSCl) are attractive Li+ superionic conductors for next generation solid state batteries whose narrow voltage window and environmental reactivity hinder widespread commercial…
View article: Layered hydroxides as anion insertion materials
Layered hydroxides as anion insertion materials Open
Further described herein are extensions to the basic concept of LHs as electrode materials, include both new materials for use with LHs and higher order poly-layer hydroxides (PLHs) as well as methods for synthesizing improved LH material …
View article: Dual‐Functional Organoiodide Additive for Highly Efficient Sulfur Redox Kinetics and Zinc Regulation in Aqueous Zinc–Sulfur Batteries
Dual‐Functional Organoiodide Additive for Highly Efficient Sulfur Redox Kinetics and Zinc Regulation in Aqueous Zinc–Sulfur Batteries Open
Aqueous zinc–sulfur (Zn–S) batteries garner significant attention for energy torage due to high capacity, cost‐efficiency, and eco‐sustainability. However, the sluggish solid–solid conversion and poor cycling impede their further developme…
View article: Pillared Laminar Vermiculite Membranes with Tunable Monovalent and Multivalent Ion Selectivity
Pillared Laminar Vermiculite Membranes with Tunable Monovalent and Multivalent Ion Selectivity Open
Effective membrane separation of Li + from Na + and Mg 2+ is crucial for lithium extraction from water yet challenging for conventional polymeric membranes. Two dimensional (2D) membranes with ordered laminar structures and tunable physico…
View article: Atomic layer deposition of nanofilms on porous polymer substrates: Strategies for success
Atomic layer deposition of nanofilms on porous polymer substrates: Strategies for success Open
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a versatile technique for engineering the surfaces of porous polymers, imbuing the flexible, high-surface-area substrates with inorganic and hybrid material properties. Previously reported enhancements incl…
View article: Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Cadmium Sulfide Discrete Atom Clusters
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Cadmium Sulfide Discrete Atom Clusters Open
Exposure of soft material templates to alternating volatile chemical precursors can produce inorganic deposition within the permeable template (e.g. a polymer thin film) in a process akin to atomic layer deposition (ALD). While such sequen…
View article: Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Cadmium Sulfide Discrete Atom Clusters
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Cadmium Sulfide Discrete Atom Clusters Open
Exposure of soft material templates to alternating volatile chemical precursors can produce inorganic deposition within the permeable template (e.g. a polymer thin film) in a process akin to atomic layer deposition (ALD). While such sequen…
View article: Benchmarking large language models for materials synthesis: the case of atomic layer deposition
Benchmarking large language models for materials synthesis: the case of atomic layer deposition Open
In this work we introduce an open-ended question benchmark, ALDbench, to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) in materials synthesis, and in particular in the field of atomic layer deposition, a thin film growth techniq…
View article: Reversible ppt-Level Detection of Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Tap Water using Field-Effect Transistor Sensors
Reversible ppt-Level Detection of Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Tap Water using Field-Effect Transistor Sensors Open
Widespread, persistent, and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose a major threat to both water systems and human health. Current PFAS detection methods are relatively expensive, slow, and complex. To combat PFAS contaminati…
View article: Modeling scale-up of particle coating by atomic layer deposition
Modeling scale-up of particle coating by atomic layer deposition Open
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a promising technique to functionalize particle surfaces for energy applications including energy storage, catalysis, and decarbonization. In this work, we present a set of models of ALD particle coating to…
View article: In Situ Exploration of Dipole Field Effects on Weak Hysteresis in 3D/2D Perovskites
In Situ Exploration of Dipole Field Effects on Weak Hysteresis in 3D/2D Perovskites Open
This research delves into the effects of 2D layers on the functionality of 3D perovskite using lock‐in amplifier‐based in situ surface photovoltage (SPV) and its phase spectroscopy, with an emphasis on elucidating the connection between th…
View article: Thiol-Functionalized Adsorbents through Atomic Layer Deposition and Vapor-Phase Silanization for Heavy Metal Ion Removal
Thiol-Functionalized Adsorbents through Atomic Layer Deposition and Vapor-Phase Silanization for Heavy Metal Ion Removal Open
The removal of toxic heavy metal ions from water resources is crucial for environmental protection and public health. In this study, we address this challenge by developing a surface functionalization technique for the selective adsorption…
View article: Tailoring the Interfacial Interactions of Porous Polymer Membranes to Accelerate Atomic Layer Deposition: The Latent Path to Antifouling Membranes
Tailoring the Interfacial Interactions of Porous Polymer Membranes to Accelerate Atomic Layer Deposition: The Latent Path to Antifouling Membranes Open
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a powerful strategy to engineer hybrid organic-inorganic membranes with emergent functionalities. The combination of atomic-level thickness control, a wide materials palette, and unprecedented conformality …
View article: Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Silicon Dioxide in Polymers with Ester Groups─Insight from In Situ Infrared Spectroscopy
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Silicon Dioxide in Polymers with Ester Groups─Insight from In Situ Infrared Spectroscopy Open
New strategies to synthesize nanometer-scale silicon dioxide (SiO2) patterns have drawn much attention in applications such as microelectronic and optoelectronic devices, membranes, and sensors, as we are approaching device dimensions shri…
View article: Methods for low-temperature p-CVD and thermal ALD of magnesium diboride
Methods for low-temperature p-CVD and thermal ALD of magnesium diboride Open
ALD and p-CVD methods to generate MgB2 and MgB2-containing films in the growth temperature range of 250-300° C. The thermal ALD and p-CVD methods shown herein ensure that the high-temperature-induced roughening, which causes high surface r…
View article: Antimicrobial coatings
Antimicrobial coatings Open
The sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) of metal and/or metal oxides on personal medical equipment (PPE). The deposited metal and/or metal oxides imbues antimicrobial properties to the PPE.
View article: Creating and protecting magnetic nanomaterials
Creating and protecting magnetic nanomaterials Open
Coated nanofibers and methods for forming the same. A magnetic nanofiber is formed and a barrier coating is deposited on the magnetic nanofiber by atomic layer deposition (“ALD”) process. The coated nanofiber may include a reduced magnetic…
View article: aldsim
aldsim Open
SF-24-041 aldsim is a Python module that provides a set of ALD models that allow the user to explore the behavior of self-limited chemistries inside common reactor configurations.
View article: Hydrophilic, light active coating for membranes
Hydrophilic, light active coating for membranes Open
A porous membrane provides enhanced filtration of pollutants and particles by coating the membrane with conformal thin films of doped titanium dioxide via atomic layer deposition or, alternatively, sequential infiltration synthesis. The me…