The Dielectric Loss of Single Crystal and Polycrystalline TiO2

1997 ◽  
Vol 500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoru Wang ◽  
Alan Templeton ◽  
Stuart J. Penn ◽  
Neil McN. Alford
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Dielectric Materials ◽  
Oxygen Stoichiometry ◽  
Ion Conductor ◽  
Microwave Dielectric ◽  
Valence States ◽  
Oxygen Ion Conductor

ABSTRACTThe dielectric loss of single crystal and polycrystalline TiO2 has been studied. In polycrystalline TiO2 the dielectric loss is determined by both the microstructure and by the oxygen stoichiometry. Experiments have been carried out to determine the influence of both the microstructure (particularly porosity) and the oxygen stoichiometry. The TiO2 powder has been doped with partially stabilised zirconia, an oxygen ion conductor, in order to modify the oxygen stoichiometry. Sintered discs have been examined for loss as a function zirconia doping, pore volume and as a function of temperature. The behaviour of the doped and undoped titania powders is significantly different. Since many microwave dielectric materials contain Ti eg Ba-Ti-O, Ba-Nd-Ti-O, (Ba-RE-Ti-O, RE=Rare Earth), Zr-Sn-Ti-O etc it is essential to understand the role of the titanium, particularly as it can exist in mixed valence states, and the role of oxygen and its influence on the dielectric loss.

The crucial role of mixed valence in the magnetoresistance properties of manganites and cobaltites

2007 ◽  
Vol 366 (1862) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Raveau
Keyword(s):  
Colossal Magnetoresistance ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Transition Element ◽  
Oxygen Stoichiometry ◽  
Orbital Ordering ◽  
Electronic Phase ◽  
Spin Glass Behaviour ◽  
Jahn Teller ◽  
Jahn Teller Effect

The mixed valence Mn 3+ /Mn 4+ and Co 3+ /Co 4+ in manganites and cobaltites with the perovskite structure is absolutely necessary for the appearance of magnetotransport properties. It is shown that in these systems the Jahn Teller effect of the transition element, the charge and orbital ordering and the oxygen stoichiometry play a key role in the appearance of large and even colossal magnetoresistance. It has been discovered that these oxides exhibit a new phenomenon, the crystallographic and electronic phase separation. It is this phenomenon that is at the origin of the competition between ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism or spin glass behaviour and which leads to the negative magnetoresistance (MR). The doping of these materials at different sites appears then to be a means of inducing large MR effects.

Cerium oxide nanomaterial with dual antioxidative scavenging potential: Synthesis and characterization

2021 ◽  
pp. 088532822110134
Author(s):  
Sushant Singh ◽  
Udit Kumar ◽  
David Gittess ◽  
Tamil S Sakthivel ◽  
Balaashwin Babu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
Biological Systems ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Stable Solution ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Valence States ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Efficient Reduction ◽  
Rich Media

Many studies have linked reactive oxygen species (ROS) to various diseases. Biomedical research has therefore sought a way to control and regulate ROS produced in biological systems. In recent years, cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria, CNPs) have been pursued due to their ability to act as regenerative ROS scavengers. In particular, they are shown to have either superoxide dismutase (SOD) or catalase mimetic (CAT) potential depending on the ratio of Ce3+/Ce4+ valence states. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that SOD mimetic activity can be diminished by the presence of phosphate, which can be a problem given that many biological systems operate in a phosphate-rich environment. Herein, we report a CNP formulation with both SOD and catalase mimetic activity that is preserved in a phosphate-rich media. Characterization demonstrated a highly dispersed, stable solution of uniform-sized, spherical-elliptical shaped CNP of 12 ± 2 nm, as determined through dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and transmission electron microscopy. Mixed valence states of Ce ions were observed via UV/Visible spectroscopy and XPS (Ce3+/Ce4+ > 1) (Ce3+∼ 62%). X-ray diffraction and XPS confirmed the presence of oxygen-deficient cerium oxide (CeO2-x) particles. Finally, the CNP demonstrated very good biocompatibility and efficient reduction of hydrogen peroxide under in-vitro conditions.

scholarly journals Rare-earth (RE) nanolaminates Mo4RE4Al7C3 featuring ferromagnetism and mixed-valence states

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Tao ◽  
T. Ouisse ◽  
D. Pinek ◽  
O. Chaix-Pluchery ◽  
F. Wilhelm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Valence States

scholarly journals A novel and potentially scalable CVD-based route towards SnO2:Mo thin films as transparent conducting oxides

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianlei Ma ◽  
Marek Nikiel ◽  
Andrew G. Thomas ◽  
Mohamed Missous ◽  
David J. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Chemical Vapour ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conducting Oxides ◽  
Valence States ◽  
3 Omega ◽  
First Time

AbstractIn this report, we prepared transparent and conducting undoped and molybdenum-doped tin oxide (Mo–SnO2) thin films by aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD). The relationship between the precursor concentration in the feed and in the resulting films was studied by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, suggesting that the efficiency of doping is quantitative and that this method could potentially impart exquisite control over dopant levels. All SnO2 films were in tetragonal structure as confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction measurements. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterisation indicated for the first time that Mo ions were in mixed valence states of Mo(VI) and Mo(V) on the surface. Incorporation of Mo6+ resulted in the lowest resistivity of $$7.3 \times 10^{{ - 3}} \Omega \,{\text{cm}}$$ 7.3 × 10 - 3 Ω cm , compared to pure SnO2 films with resistivities of $$4.3\left( 0 \right) \times 10^{{ - 2}} \Omega \,{\text{cm}}$$ 4.3 0 × 10 - 2 Ω cm . Meanwhile, a high transmittance of 83% in the visible light range was also acquired. This work presents a comprehensive investigation into impact of Mo doping on SnO2 films synthesised by AACVD for the first time and establishes the potential for scalable deposition of SnO2:Mo thin films in TCO manufacturing. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Correction: Effects of mixed-valence states of Eu-doped FAPbI3 perovskite crystals studied by first-principles calculation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 2759-2759
Author(s):  
Atsushi Suzuki ◽  
Takeo Oku
Keyword(s):  
First Principles ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Valence States

Correction for ‘Effects of mixed-valence states of Eu-doped FAPbI3 perovskite crystals studied by first-principles calculation’ by Atsushi Suzuki et al., Mater. Adv., 2021, DOI: 10.1039/D0MA00994F.

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