European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
Hybrid
organic‐inorganic
perovskite
(HOIPs)
has
emerged
as
a
great
promising
class
of
piezoelectric
materials
due
to
their
solution
processability,
ease
structural
adjustment,
and
high
piezoelectricity.
However,
date,
energy
application
ultrasound
detection
been
relatively
unexplored.
Here,
pair
chiral
two‐dimensional
(2D)
HOIPs,
R
‐/
S
‐[3MeOPEA]
2
PbBr
4
(3MeOPEA=1‐(3‐Methoxyphenyl)
ethylamine),
were
synthesized,
the
structure,
photoluminescence
properties
are
reported.
Our
results
demonstrate
these
exhibit
consistent
broad
PL
peaks
under
360
nm
excitation
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
reveal
direct
bandgap
characteristic.
Moreover,
incorporation
chirality
into
structure
‐
endows
them
with
significant
properties.
5
wt%
/PDMS
(polydimethylsiloxane)
composite
film
can
generate
maximum
open‐circuit
voltages
(
V
oc
)
1.98
short
circuit
currents
I
sc
0.50
μA
upon
loading
force
N
at
10
Hz.
Additionally,
device
sensitively
detect
waves
underwater
varying
distances
3,
6,
9
mm,
corresponding
peak‐to‐peak
voltage
p‐p
responses
52.3
mV,
41.1
31.7
respectively.
research
broadens
potential
applications
multifunctional
2D
in
fields
harvesting
ultra‐sound
detection.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
Tuning
phase
transition
temperature
is
one
of
the
central
issues
in
materials.
Herein,
we
report
a
case
study
using
enantiomer
fraction
engineering
as
promising
strategy
to
tune
Curie
(
T
C
)
and
related
properties
ferroelectrics.
A
series
metal-halide
perovskite
ferroelectrics
S
−3AMP)
x
R
1−x
PbBr
4
was
synthesized
where
3AMP
3-(aminomethyl)piperidine
divalent
cation
varies
between
0
1
(0
=
enantiomers;
0.5
racemate).
With
change
fraction,
,
second-harmonic
generation
intensity,
degree
circular
polarization
photoluminescence,
photoluminescence
intensity
materials
have
been
tuned.
Particularly,
when
0.70
−
1,
continuously
linear
tuning
achieved,
showing
tunable
range
about
73
K.
This
provides
an
effective
means
insights
for
regulating
chiroptical
functional
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Multiferroics
refer
to
materials
with
two
or
more
ferroic
orders
in
one
phase
within
a
specific
temperature
range,
including
ferroelectricity,
ferroelasticity,
and
ferromagnetism
which
have
been
widely
used
sensors,
actuators,
memory
devices.
Among
them,
hybrid
perovskites
exhibiting
multiferroicity
are
generally
limited
low
dimensions
(0D–2D).
Designing
3D
lead‐free
perovskite
multiferroics
remains
challenge
due
Goldschmidt's
tolerance
factor
limitation.
Here,
multiferroic
(
R
‐3AP)RbBr
3
1
;
3AP
=
3‐ammoniopyrrolidinium)
is
successfully
synthesized
by
introducing
homochirality
the
ferroelectric
Rac
,
achieving
both
ferroelasticity
ferroelectricity.
Compound
undergoes
structure
transition
at
401
K
belonging
Aizu
notation
432F2(
s
),
has
12
equivalent
polarization
directions
6
polar
axes.
Furthermore,
exhibits
reversible
second
harmonic
generation
switching
effects.
Moreover,
while
varies,
rapid
changes
of
ferroelastic
domains
observed
using
polarizing
microscope,
indicating
that
it
material.
This
work
provides
practical
method
for
designing
synthesizing
molecule‐based
multiferroics.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 6098 - 6105
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
High-
T
c
lead-free
ferroelastic
semiconductor
(
R
/
S
-CTA)
2
SbCl
5
was
obtained
through
an
H/OH-substitution-induced
homochirality
strategy,
and
undergoes
phase
transition
at
410
K
accompanied
by
switching
between
the
SHG-active
SHG-inactive
states.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(38)
Published: April 13, 2024
Abstract
Chiral
hybrid
metal
halides
have
emerged
as
a
promising
class
of
piezoelectric
materials
owing
to
their
ease
synthesis,
low
acoustic
impedance,
and
solution
processibility.
However,
many
known
chiral
crystalize
in
structures
with
only
shear
piezoelectricity
which
is
less
facile
be
utilized
compared
the
longitudinal
piezoelectricity,
largely
preventing
practical
utility.
In
addressing
this
problem,
lead‐free
S‐
MPBiCl
5
R‐
(MP
=
2‐methylpiperazinium)
are
synthesized
thin
films
orientating
along
polarization
direction
fabricated.
These
orientated
films,
characterized
by
numerous
grains
compact
grain
boundaries,
can
effectively
facilitate
boundary
sliding
convert
normal
stress
into
stress,
thus
facilely
activating
piezoelectricity.
The
resulting
devices
accurately
identify
position
type
ultrasound
sources
without
need
for
complex
impedance
matching
layer.
Moreover,
these
successfully
sense
delicate
variations
momentum
caused
table
tennis
balls.
findings
open
up
new
pathway
utilize
that
normally
considered
unuseful
other
molecular
piezoelectrics.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
As
ferroelectrics
hold
significance
and
application
prospects
in
wearable
devices,
the
elastification
of
becomes
more
important.
Nevertheless,
achieving
elastic
requires
stringent
synthesis
conditions,
while
relaxor
ferroelectric
materials
remains
unexplored,
presenting
an
untapped
potential
for
utilization
energy
storage
actuation
electronics.
The
thiol‐ene
click
reaction
offers
a
mild
rapid
platform
to
prepare
functional
polymers.
Therefore,
we
employed
this
approach
obtain
by
crosslinking
intramolecular
carbon‐carbon
double
bonds
(CF=CH)
polymer
matrix
with
multiple
thiol
groups
via
reaction.
resulting
demonstrates
pronounced
relaxor‐type
behaviour.
This
material
exhibits
low
modulus,
excellent
resilience,
fatigue
resistance,
maintaining
stable
response
even
under
strains
up
70
%.
study
introduces
straightforward
efficient
construction
ferroelectrics,
thereby
expanding
possibilities
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: July 6, 2024
Ferroelectric
materials,
traditionally
comprising
inorganic
ceramics
and
polymers,
are
commonly
used
in
medical
implantable
devices.
However,
their
nondegradable
nature
often
necessitates
secondary
surgeries
for
removal.
In
contrast,
ferroelectric
molecular
crystals
have
the
advantages
of
easy
solution
processing,
lightweight,
good
biocompatibility,
which
promising
candidates
transient
(short-term)
Despite
these
benefits,
discovered
biodegradable
materials
remain
limited
due
to
absence
efficient
design
strategies.
Here,
inspired
by
polar
structure
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
a
crystal
1H,1H,9H,9H-perfluoro-1,9-nonanediol
(PFND),
undergoes
cubic-to-monoclinic
plastic
phase
transition
at
339
K,
is
discovered.
This
facilitated
2D
hydrogen
bond
network
formed
through
O-H···O
interactions
among
oriented
PFND
molecules,
crucial
manifestation
properties.
this
sense,
reducing
number
-CF
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 1133 - 1144
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
What
is
the
most
favorite
and
original
chemistry
developed
in
your
research
group?
We
originally
proposed
design
principle
for
molecular
ferroelectrics:
ferroelectrochemistry,
including
quasi‐spherical
theory,
introduction
of
homochirality,
H/F
substitution.
Ferroelectrochemistry
changed
blind
search
ferroelectrics
into
targeted
chemical
design,
which
will
develop
a
new
discipline.
How
do
you
get
this
specific
field?
Could
please
share
some
experiences
with
our
readers?
I
have
been
devoted
to
field
more
than
20
years.
In
early
stage,
worked
on
non‐centrosymmetric
metal‐organic
complexes,
are
potential
ferroelectrics.
This
laid
foundation
my
further
study
Non‐centrosymmetric
crystal
symmetry
only
one
necessary
requirements
ferroelectrics,
must
adopt
10
polar
crystallographic
point
groups
should
also
generally
undergo
symmetry‐breaking
phase
transitions.
Due
lack
feasible
method,
discovery
has
long
depended
blindly
searching.
process
like
finding
needle
haystack.
After
years
exploration
field,
fully
understood
Landau
transition
phenomenological
Curie
symmetry,
Neumann
from
perspective,
transforming
design.
Never
give
up
no
matter
how
much
difficulty
met,
because
maybe
there
an
opportunity
next
second.
important
personality
scientific
research?
Curiosity,
divergent
thinking,
perseverance,
team
spirit,
gratitude.
supervise
students?
Emphasis
independent
problem‐solving
abilities.
Encourage
students
read
professional
books
frequently
while
doing
research.
hobbies?
What’s
book(s)?
Jogging,
reading,
swimming.
My
book
The
Journey
West
.
Comprehensive
Summary
Molecular
attracted
tremendous
attention
past
decades
due
their
excellent
ferroelectric
performance
superiorities
easy
processability,
mechanical
flexibility,
good
biocompatibility.
However,
great
challenge
relied
search.
situation
recently,
development
ferroelectrochemistry
by
group.
As
major
approach
introducing
facilitates
crystallization
materials
groups,
greatly
improves
probability
being
Various
splendid
properties
precisely
synthesized
using
efficient
universal
strategy.
review,
we
summarize
advances
through
strategy
homochirality.
Key
Scientists
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
129(2), P. 1539 - 1545
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Molecular
ferroelastics
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
potential
applications
in
the
fields
of
shape
memory
devices,
mechanical
sensors,
and
switches.
Despite
great
efforts
elevate
Tc,
it
remains
a
challenge
design
high-temperature
meet
requirements
for
practical
applications.
Here,
we
present
an
organic
salt
molecular
ferroelastic
crystal,
[Piperazine][CH3SO3H]2
(CH-P),
which
undergoes
structural
phase
transition
at
383
K,
characterized
by
unconventional
inverse
temperature
symmetry
breaking
(ITSB)
mechanism.
CH-P
retains
its
properties
range.
Crystallographic
analysis
reveals
that
displacement
cations
anions
drives
ITSB-induced
transition.
Additionally,
H/F
substitution
on
anion
moieties
leads
substantial
enhancement
temperature,
reaching
up
512
K
crystal
[Piperazine][CF3SO3H]2
(CF-P).
This
work
highlights
concept
designing
above-room-temperature
materials
through
ITSB
phenomenon
strategy.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
The
optical
modulation
of
ferroelectric
polarization
constitutes
a
transformative,
non‐contact
strategy
for
the
precise
manipulation
properties,
heralding
advancements
in
optically
stimulated
devices.
Despite
its
potential,
progress
this
domain
is
constrained
by
material
limitations
and
intricate
nature
underlying
mechanisms.
Recent
studies
have
achieved
efficient
regulation
thermal
conductivity
chiral
thin
films
through
application
left‐
right‐handed
circularly
polarized
light
(LCP
RCP).
Differential
absorption
(CPL)
induces
nonequilibrium
carrier
dynamics,
generating
distinctive
interfacial
electrostatic
fields
that
enable
control
ultrathin
films.
For
(R)‐BINOL−DIPASi
(S)‐BINOL−DIPASi
(C
26
H
O
2
Si),
changes
surpass
23%,
exhibiting
opposite
response
under
LCP
RCP
excitation.
In
R
films,
remnant
decreases
from
1.05
µC
cm
−
to
0.85
RCP,
whereas
S
increases
0.98
RCP.
This
reversible
facilitates
reliable
switching
between
ON
OFF
states,
presenting
potential
materials
flexible,
high‐speed
integrated
photonic
sensor
technologies.