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The specific heat of single crystal hole-doped Ca0.33Na0.67Fe2As2, Tc(onset)=33.7 K, was measured from 0.4 to 40 K. The discontinuity in the specific heat at Tc, deltaC, divided by Tc is 105 +- 5 mJ/molK2, consistent with values found…
We report a systematic study of the $5d$-electron-doped system Ce(Fe$_{1-x}$Ir$_x$)$_2$Al$_{10}$ ($0 \leq x \leq 0.15$). With increasing $x$, the orthorhombic $b$~axis decreases slightly while accompanying changes in $a$ and $c$ leave the…
The crystal structure of the layered iron arsenide Sr3Sc2O5Fe2As2 was determined between 300 and 10 K. The lattice parameters of the tetragonal cell decrease anisotropically according to delta(c)/c : delta(a)/a = 4.2, which results in a…
Porous electrodes were developed using laser powder bed fusion of Inconel 718 lattice structures and electrodeposition of a porous nickel catalytic layer. Laser energy densities of ~83-333 J/m were used to fabricate ~500 um thick electrodes…
The roles of aliovalent Ca(II)-for-Y(III) substitution and high-pressure-oxygen annealing in the process of "superconducterizing" the Co-based layered copper oxide, CoSr2(Y1-xCax)Cu2O7+d (Co-1212), were investigated. The as-air-synthesized…
We present a density functional theory investigation of strained Ca$_{0.5}$Sr$_{0.5}$TiO$_3$. We have determined the structure and polarization for a number of arrangements of Ca and Sr in a 2$\times$2$\times$2 supercell. The a and b…
The magnetic behavior of a solid solution, Ca3-xYxCo2O6, based on an exotic spin-chain compound, Ca3Co2O6, crystallizing in K4CdCl6-derived rhombohedral structure is investigated. Among the compositions investigated (x= 0.0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.75…
We present an experimental investigation of the Rydberg 23 P$_{1/2}$ state of laser-cooled $^{40}$Ca$^+$ ions in a radiofrequency ion trap. Using micromotion sideband spectroscopy on a narrow quadrupole transition, the oscillating electric…
Electrochemical devices such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) may greatly benefit from the implementation of nanoengineered thin-film multifunctional layers providing, alongside enhanced electrochemical activity, improved mechanical, and…
Previous density functional theory (DFT) calculations for random solid solution (RSS) CoCrNi predict negative intrinsic stacking-fault energy (ISFE) at 0 K, contrary to experimental observations of finite stacking-fault widths. Two…
For short, high-intensity electron bunches, alkali-tellurides have proved to be a reliable photo-cathode material. Measurements of lifetimes in an RF gun of the CLIC Test Facility II at field strengths greater than 100 MV/m are presented.…
All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB) have been regarded as the most promising candidate to achieve the next generation energy storage with high energy and high safety. However, some bottlenecks, including high interfacial resistance,…
We have performed both in-plane resistivity, Hall effect and specific heat measurements on the thermoelectric cobalt oxide Ca$_{3}$Co$_{4}$O$_{9}$. Four distinct transport regimes are found as a function of temperature, corresponding to a…
Solid oxide fuel cells are efficient energy conversion devices essential to clean energy development, yet their broad application is limited by material challenges, including sluggish oxygen reduction kinetics at intermediate temperatures,…
Ether-based electrolytes exhibit excellent compatibility with Li metal anodes, but their instability at high voltages limits their use in high-voltage Li metal batteries. To address this issue, we introduce an alternative perfluorobutane…
Theoretical calculations of core electron binding energies are important for aiding the interpretation of experimental core level photoelectron spectra. In previous work, the $\Delta$-Self-Consistent-Field ($\Delta$-SCF) method based on…
Low temperature rechargeable batteries are important to life in cold climates, polar/deep-sea expeditions and space explorations. Here, we report ~ 3.5 - 4 V rechargeable lithium/chlorine (Li/Cl2) batteries operating down to -80 {\deg}C,…
Ferroelectric (Fe) materials-based devices show great promise for non-volatile memory applications, yet few demonstrate reliable operation at elevated temperatures. In this work, we demonstrate Ni/Al0.68Sc0.32N/4H-SiC…
A solid electrolyte having the ionic conductivity comparable to that of conventional liquid electrolyte can be used in All Solid State Batteries (ASSB's). The series Li6.75+xLa3-xSrxZr1.75Ta0.25O12 (x = 0 to 0.20) was synthesized to improve…
A series of composites based on (100-x)wt.%Ce0.9Pr0.1O2-{\delta}-xwt.%Pr0.6Ca0.4FeO3-{\delta} (x = 25, 40 and 50) doped with the cheap and abundant alkaline earth metal Ca2+ at the A-site has been successfully designed and fabricated. The…