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1991. ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY STUDIES OF SCANDIA DOPED CERIA CERAMIC COMPOSITES

Authors: Ionascu, AM; Raikova, G; Mladenova, E; Mercioniu, I

Published: OCT-DEC 2015, DIGEST JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS AND BIOSTRUCTURES, 10, 1280, DOI:

In this paper electrical conductivity analysis of a new material, designed to be used as a solid electrolyte for intermediate temperature fuel cells (IT-SOFC) was performed. The material is based on a composite of scandia doped ceria (SDC) and yttria doped alumina (YA) which ensures higher mechanical stability. The initial powders were obtained by sol-gel method. The samples were prepared by cold pressing and sintering at 1500 degrees C. Materials with variation of the composition (SDC/YA = 95/5; 90/10, 85/15 mass %) were studied. The conductivity was determined by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. According of the electrochemical analysis the composites with 5 and 10 mass % YA exhibit better conductivity. The results are in correlation with morphological investigation, realized by SEM.

1992. Electro-optical properties of As-Se-S-dielectric structure for optical information recording in real time

Authors: Chirita, A; Prlepov, V; Popescu, M; Corsac, O; Chetrus, P; Nasedchina, N

Published: JUL-AUG 2015, OPTOELECTRONICS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS-RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 9, 923, DOI:

The results of electro-optical properties studies of chalcogenide glassy semiconductors thin film structures based on Xat.%As2S3:(100-X)at.%As2Se3 system for holographic information recording on to photo-thermoplastic carriers in stationary and pulsed modes.

1993. MORPHOLOGICAL AND OPTICAL INVESTIGATION OF CuO FIBERS PREPARED VIA ELECTROSPINNING

Authors: Busuioc, C; Surdu, VA; Andronescu, E

Published: 2015, UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST SCIENTIFIC BULLETIN SERIES B-CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 77, DOI:

The objective of the paper was the synthesis and characterization of CuO nanofibers. These were obtained by electrospinning a solution of copper (II) acetate monohydrate and polyvinylpyrrolidone in N,N-dimethylformamide, followed by calcination at 400, 450, 500 or 600 degrees C for 2 or 8 h. The compositional, structural, morphological and optical properties of the resulting fibers were investigated by Xray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and reflectance spectroscopy. The thermally treated samples exhibit CuO unique phase with polycrystalline monoclinic structure. SEM analysis revealed a five times decrease of fiber diameter after calcination, as well as a fiber porosity reduction with calcination temperature increasing. The optical studies led to band gap values of 1.36 +/- 0.01 eV.

1994. CHARACTERISATION OF TUNGSTEN NITRIDE LAYERS AND THEIR EROSION UNDER PLASMA EXPOSURE IN NANO-PSI

Authors: Alegre, D; Acsente, T; Martin-Rojo, AB; Oyarzabal, E; Tabares, FL; Dinescu, G; De Temmerman, G; Birjega, R; Logofatu, C; Kovac, J; Mozetic, M

Published: 2015, ROMANIAN REPORTS IN PHYSICS, 67, 546, DOI:

The properties of tungsten nitride thin films deposited by both reactive RF-magnetron sputtering from tungsten targets in Argon/N-2, and RF generated nitrogen ions bombardment of previously sequentially deposited tungsten layers have been investigated. Films exhibited smaller erosion than pure tungsten in Argon plasmas at NANO-PSI expanding thermal plasma device.

1995. Magnetocaloric effect in Ni-Fe-Ga Heusler alloys with Co and Al substitutions

Authors: Tolea, F; Sofronie, M; Crisan, AD; Tolea, M; Valeanu, M

Published: 2015, ESOMAT 2015 - 10TH EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON MARTENSITIC TRANSFORMATIONS, 33, DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/20153305008

The functionality of the ferromagnetic shape memory alloys is related to the martensitic and magnetic order-disorder transformations, both of which may be tailored by doping with other elements or by suitable thermal treatments, so that alloys with concomitant (or sequential but close) structural and magnetic phase transitions may be obtained. Concerning the magnetocaloric applications, it is assumed that the thin melt-spun ribbons assure a more efficient heat transfer. In the present work we investigate the influence of Co and Al substitutions on magnetocaloric effect characteristics of NiFeGa in bulk and also in ribbons prepared by melt spinning method and subjected to different thermal treatments. X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, magnetocaloric and magnetoresistive characterizations have been performed. The results highlight the differences between the bulk and the ribbons (both as prepared and annealed) and the role of substitutions.

1996. Band alignment and charge transfer in rutile-TiO2/CH3NH3PbI3-xClx interfaces

Authors: Nemnes, GA; Goehry, C; Mitran, TL; Nicolaev, A; Ion, L; Antohe, S; Plugaru, N; Manolescu, A

Published: 2015, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 17, 30423, DOI: 10.1039/c5cp05466d

Rutile-TiO2/hybrid halide perovskite CH3NH3PbI3-xClx interfaces are investigated by ab initio density functional theory calculations. The role of chlorine in achieving enhanced solar cell power conversion efficiencies is in the focus of recent studies, which point to increased carrier mobilities, reduced recombination rates, a driven morphology evolution of the perovskite layer and improved carrier transport across the interface. As it was recently established that chlorine is preferentially localized in the vicinity of the interface and not in the bulk of the perovskite layer, we analyze the changes introduced in the electronic properties by varying the chlorine concentration near the interface. In particular, we discuss the effects introduced in the electronic band structure and show the role of chlorine in the enhanced electron injection into the rutile-TiO2 layer. Taking into account these implications, we discuss the conditions for optimizing the solar cell efficiency in terms of interfacial chlorine concentration.

1997. Cu codoping control over magnetic precipitate formation in ZnCoO nanowires

Authors: Granville, S; Matei, E; Enculescu, I; Toimil-Molares, ME

Published: DEC 22 2014, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 105, DOI: 10.1063/1.4904987

Using electrodeposition, we have grown nanowires of ZnCoO with Cu codoping concentrations varying from 4-10 at. %, controlled only by the deposition potential. We demonstrate control over magnetic Co oxide nano-precipitate formation in the nanowires via the Cu concentration. The different magnetic behavior of the Co oxide nano-precipitates indicates the potential of ZnCoO for magnetic sensor applications. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.

1998. In-situ crystallization of GeTe\GaSb phase change memory stacked films

Authors: Velea, A; Borca, CN; Socol, G; Galca, AC; Grolimund, D; Popescu, M; van Bokhoven, JA

Published: DEC 21 2014, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 116, DOI: 10.1063/1.4904741

Single and double layer phase change memory structures based on GeTe and GaSb thin films were deposited by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). Their crystallization behavior was studied using in-situ synchrotron techniques. Electrical resistance vs. temperature investigations, using the four points probe method, showed transition temperatures of 138 degrees C and 198 degrees C for GeTe and GaSb single films, respectively. It was found that after GeTe crystallization in the stacked films, Ga atoms from the GaSb layer diffused in the vacancies of the GeTe crystalline structure. Therefore, the crystallization temperature of the Sb-rich GaSb layer is decreased by more than 30 degrees C. Furthermore, at 210 degrees C, the antimony excess from GaSb films crystallizes as a secondary phase. At higher annealing temperatures, the crystalline Sb phase increased on the expense of GaSb crystalline phase which was reduced. Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements at the Ga and Ge K-edges revealed changes in their local atomic environments as a function of the annealing temperature. Simulations unveil a tetrahedral configuration in the amorphous state and octahedral configuration in the crystalline state for Ge atoms, while Ga is four-fold coordinated in both as-deposited and annealed samples. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.

1999. Lanthanide-lanthanide and lanthanide-defect interactions in co-doped ceria revealed by luminescence spectroscopy

Authors: Avram, D; Gheorghe, C; Rotaru, C; Cojocaru, B; Florea, M; Parvulescu, V; Tiseanu, C

Published: DEC 15 2014, , DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.07.059

2000. Structural characteristics of iridium dual-emitter organometallic compound

Authors: Polosan, S; Ciobotaru, IC; Enculescu, I; Ciobotaru, CC

Published: DEC 14 2014, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 29, 2904, DOI: 10.1557/jmr.2014.337

By combining two types of ligands, phenylpyridine and quinoline, a new type of organometallic IrQ(ppy)(2) compound has been synthesized, which exhibits two phosphorescences: green and red. Using an appropriate catalyst, the final IrQ(ppy)(2) compound has a good chemical yield up to 60% and becomes a stable dual emitter at room temperature. This compound is important because it exhibits stable red emission which is limited by the quantum yield due to the low energy band gap. As a result, an overlap between the ground state and the excited state occurs due to the vibrations that increase the nonradiative transitions, destroying the red emissions. Structural characteristics of the IrQ(ppy)(2) powder reveal a triclinic structure confirmed by x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy images. Thermal analysis of the final compound confirms a good stability against decomposition and structural changes up to 350 degrees C. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals Ir-O chemical bonds and several differences between the intermediate and final compounds, such as Ir-Cl bonds. Cathodoluminescence patterns show a phosphorescent triclinic structure with a higher efficiency for the red color. Backscattering electron images prove that there is a uniform distribution of iridium ions in the IrQ(ppy)(2) nanocrystals.