Hg2(SeO3)(TeO3): A novel tellurite-selenite birefringent crystal achieved by assembling multiple functional groups
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Hg
2
(SeO
3
)(TeO
),
a
new
tellurite–selenite
birefringent
crystal,
showcases
broad
transparency
range,
large
birefringence,
and
high
thermal
stability,
positioning
it
as
promising
material.
Language: Английский
Unprecedented [Hg3Se2]2- cluster drives giant optical anisotropy and broad infrared transparency
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Abstract
Optical
anisotropy,
as
the
core
physical
property
for
polarization
manipulation,
has
always
posed
a
significant
challenge
in
design
of
functional
optical
materials
regarding
its
regulation
mechanism
and
performance
optimization.
In
mid-far
infrared
(IR)
region,
that
possess
both
large
birefringence
wide
transparent
range
are
extremely
scarce.
this
study,
we
synthesized
Hg
9Ga
4Se
4Cl
16
(HGSC),
tridymite-like
topological
structure
incorporating
well-aligned
linear
[Hg
3Se
2]
units.
HGSC
exhibits
an
exceptional
0.808
at
546
nm,
which
is
67
times
higher
than
commercial
MgF
2,
while
also
possessing
broadest
transparency
window
among
Hg-based
chalcogenide
single
crystals
(0.4
to
25
µm).
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
originates
from
clusters,
exhibit
highest
anisotropy
(𝛿
=
430)
all
known
birefringence-active
This
study
presents
new
bifunctional
unit
combine
IR
birefringence.
Furthermore,
first
selenide
feature
[Hg
3]
2+
atomic
multinuclear
compounds
offer
potential
applications
thermoelectric,
magnetism,
low-temperature
superconductivity.
Language: Английский
Unveiling the potential of rare-earth XCuSeO (X = Dy, Sm) oxychalcogenides for high-performance UV shielding and photovoltaics
Journal of Solid State Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 125389 - 125389
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
From AgHgI(SO4) to AgHg3I3.2Cl1.8(SO4): Symmetry Breaking of the Belousovite‐Type Topology by Mixed Halides to Achieve Strong Nonlinear Optical Effect
Qian‐Qian Chen,
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Ming‐Zhi Zhang,
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Jin Chen
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et al.
Laser & Photonics Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Abstract
Investigations
and
structural
designs
of
new
sulfates
are
essential
challenging
in
the
nonlinear
optical
(NLO)
field.
Herein,
a
mixed
metal
sulfate
halide,
AgHgI(SO
4
)
(
AHIS
is
synthesized.
features
centrosymmetric
(CS)
Belousovite‐type
structure
displays
moderate
birefringence
(0.19
at
546
nm).
To
break
this
structure,
study
proposes
strategy
simultaneously
introducing
discrepant
Lewis
bases
I
−
Cl
,
which
results
CS
to
non‐centrosymmetric
(NCS)
transformation
novel
NCS
compound,
AgHg
3
3.2
1.8
(SO
AHIClS
).
It
exhibits
very
strong
second‐harmonic
generation
response
(11.8
×
KH
2
PO
under
1064
nm
laser
radiation,
large
(0.39
nm),
high
laser‐induced
damage
threshold
52.9
MW
cm
−2
hence
it
promising
NLO
crystal.
Its
SHG
effect
far
exceeds
those
most
sulfates.
The
relationship
between
different
overall
structures
has
been
analyzed,
can
offer
valuable
insights
into
research
materials.
Language: Английский
La2Zn3(SeO3)6: A UV Selenite Crystal with Second-Harmonic Generation and Large Birefringence
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2025
Inorganic
selenites
are
promising
candidates
for
nonlinear
optical
and
birefringent
crystals.
However,
that
can
effectively
transmit
in
the
UV
region
still
relatively
scarce.
In
this
study,
we
successfully
synthesized
first
Zn-based
selenite
with
properties
using
a
hydrothermal
method
by
introducing
Zn2+
La3+
ions,
which
cause
blue
shift
compound's
bandgap,
into
system.
The
compound
crystallizes
chiral
space
group
P3112
presents
unique
three-dimensional
structure
composed
of
two-dimensional
zinc
layers
bridged
LaO10
polyhedra.
Notably,
possesses
wide
bandgap
(5.0
eV),
high
birefringence
(0.092
at
546
nm),
excellent
thermal
stability
(∼540
°C),
broad
transparency
window
(0.21-6
μm),
apparent
SHG
efficiency
(0.2
×
KDP).
Our
work
not
only
demonstrates
great
potential
as
crystals
but
also
expands
research
scope
materials.
Language: Английский
Recent progress in structural design strategies of high-birefringence optical crystals
Alan Xu,
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Mao‐Yin Ran,
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Xintao Wu
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et al.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
540, P. 216775 - 216775
Published: May 8, 2025
Language: Английский
Noncentrosymmetric Tellurite Halides Created by Depolymerization Strategy: Toward Strong SHG Intensity and Wide Bandgap
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
design
and
synthesis
of
nonlinear
optical
(NLO)
materials
with
a
strong
second
harmonic
generation
(SHG)
effect
wide
band
gap
is
long-standing
challenge
because
their
inverse
relationship,
especially
for
metal
tellurites.
We
found
that
lower
degree
polymerization
tellurite
groups
corresponds
to
higher
proportion
non-centrosymmetric
(NCS)
structures
formed.
Based
on
Pauling's
rule
#4,
introduction
cations
(Al
Language: Английский