electronic properties

Chem. Soc. Rev. Review: Symmetry Breaking in Single-Atom Catalysts for Multiphase Electrocatalysis: Reactivity and Configuration

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Chem. Soc. Rev. Review: Symmetry Breaking in Single-Atom Catalysts for Multiphase Electrocatalysis: Reactivity and Configuration

Corresponding Author: Xu Zhi-Chuan Affiliation:Nanyang Technological University (南洋理工大学) Professor Xu Zhi-Chuan’s Research Group Homepage:https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/xuzc Abstract Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as transformative materials in the field of multiphase electrocatalysis, yet their traditional symmetric coordination environment often leads to suboptimal catalytic efficiency. This paper systematically investigates the disruption of local symmetry as a powerful design strategy … Read more

The Development Path of Semiconductor Materials

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The Development Path of Semiconductor Materials

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials Semiconductor materials are electronic materials used to make semiconductor devices and integrated circuits, forming the foundation of the semiconductor industry. The various semiconductor devices and integrated circuits made from semiconductor materials have accelerated the rapid development of modern information society. Figure 1: Typical conductivity ranges of insulators, semiconductors, and conductors The … Read more