An Intensity Demodulated Refractive Index Sensor Based on A Hollow-Core Anti-Resonant Fiber

A robust and simple mid-infrared hollow-core anti-resonant fiber (ARF) based refractive index (RI) sensor with an intensity demodulation method is presented and analyzed for monitoring liquid analytes. The ARF allows liquid analytes to flow through its hollow area for detection. To obtain ideal sensing performance, an epsilon negative (ENG) material is introduced into the selected anti-resonant tube. With the high absorption of the ENG material, only one fundamental mode is available for detection and is sensitive to the RI variation of analytes. Moreover, the effects of structural parameters on the sensing performances are discussed and analyzed to further understand the mechanism and optimization. The final result shows that the ARF sensor can exhibit a high sensitivity of -372.58 dB/RIU at a fixed wavelength within a broad RI range from 1.33 to 1.45, which covers most liquid analytes. It is a promising candidate for chemical and environmental analysis. Additionally, it has the potential for deep research to feed diverse applications.

Non-linear coherent perfect absorption in the proximity of exceptional points

Coherent perfect absorption is one of the possibilities to get high absorption but typically suffers from being a resonant phenomena, i.e., efficient absorption only in a local frequency range. Additionally, if applied in high power applications, the understanding of the interplay of non-linearities and coherent perfect absorption is crucial. Here we show experimentally and theoretically the formation of non-linear coherent perfect absorption in the proximity of exceptional point degeneracies of the zeros of the scattering function. Using a microwave platform, consisting of a lossy nonlinear resonator coupled to two interrogating antennas, we show that a coherent incident excitation can trigger a self-induced perfect absorption once its intensity exceeds a critical value. Note, that a (near) perfect absorption persists for a broad-band frequency range around the nonlinear coherent perfect absorption condition. Its origin is traced to a quartic behavior that the absorbance spectrum acquires in the proximity of the exceptional points of the nonlinear scattering operator.

Laser Fabrication of Titanium Alloy-Based Photothermal Responsive Slippery Surface

In recent years, biomimetic materials inspired from natural organisms have attracted great attention due to their promising functionalities and cutting-edge applications, emerging as an important research topic. For example, how to reduce the reflectivity of the solid surface and increase the absorption of the substrate surface is essential for developing light response smart surface. Suitable solutions to this issue can be found in natural creatures; however, it is technologically challenging. In this work, inspired from butterfly wings, we proposed a laser processing technology to prepare micro nanostructured titanium alloy surfaces with anti-reflection properties. The reflectivity is significantly suppressed, and thus, the light absorption is improved. Consequently, the anti-reflection titanium alloy surface can be further employed as a photothermal substrate for developing light-responsive slippery surface. The sliding behavior of liquid droplets on the smart slippery surface can be well controlled via light irradiation. This method facilitates the preparation of low-reflection and high-absorption metallic surfaces towards bionic applications.

Framework structure materials in photovoltaics based on perovskites 3D

The inorganic and hybrid organic / inorganic perovskites based on lead halide and derived materials (alloys) having the formula ABX3 are emerging as a new and innovative family of absorber materials for the conversion of solar energy into electricity in photovoltaic systems. Thanks to their composition, perovskites and derivatives have exceptional optical, electrical and structural properties with high absorption of light in the visible solar spectrum and good mobility of charge carriers generated by photons facilitating the extraction of electric current. Due to these important properties, perovskite solar cells combine a high efficiency of conversion of light into electricity with great ease of preparation and synthesis at very low costs via simple deposition techniques. In this article we review the structural and optoelectronic properties of perovskites 3D exhibiting photovoltaic properties, we are also interested in the operating principle of perovskite-based solar cells, charge transport materials and associated architectures. Simple fabrication techniques and issues with stability and hysteresis are also discussed.

Enhanced scavenging of a minor component from mixtures of two immiscible liquids by hollow polymer microgels

Hollow soft nanoparticles are known to be highly perspective containers with high absorption capacity of various substances. In particular, this feature can be applied in terms of solvents separation on...

9.6%- Efficient All-Inorganic Sb2(S,Se)3 Solar Cell with MnS Hole-Transporting Laye

Antimony selenosulfide, Sb2(S,Se)3, has emerged as a promising light-harvesting material for its high absorption coefficient, suitable bandgap, low-toxic and low-cost constituents. However, the poor stability and high cost of widely...

Showcasing the optical properties of monocrystalline zinc phosphide thin films as an earth-abundant photovoltaic absorber

Zinc phosphide, Zn3P2, is a semiconductor with a high absorption coefficient in the spectral range relevant for single junction photovoltaic applications. It is made of elements abundant in the Earth’s...

Электромагнитные свойства полимерных композитов Li-=SUB=-0.33-=/SUB=-Fe-=SUB=-2.29-=/SUB=-Zn-=SUB=-0.21-=/SUB=-Mn-=SUB=-0.17-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=-/П(ВДФ-ТФЭ) в области частот 100-7000 МГц

The article describes electromagnetic and microwave properties of the polymer composite with the lithium spinel ferrite inclusion of composition Li0.33Fe2.29Zn0.21Mn0.17O4 in the frequency range 100 MHz - 7000 MHz. It is shown that samples with a mass fraction of ferrite 60, 80% have pronounced radio-absorbing properties, measured using the reflection coefficient on a metal plate (return losses). For a composite with 80% ferrite, the minimum return loss was -37.5 dB at 2.71 GHz with an absorption width at -10 dB of 3 GHz. High absorption characteristics are directly related to the use of ferroelectric polymer P(VDF-TFE) as a binder, which is expressed in the combined action of the absorption mechanisms of the magnetic and ferroelectric phases.