Pressure-Induced Phase Transitions of ZnTe(en)<sub>0.5</sub>
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Abstract
Using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, this study investigated the structural response of ZnTe(en)0.5 to applied pressure. Two pressure-induced phase transitions were observed at 2.1 GPa and 3.3 GPa. SAXS data revealed splitting of the (020) and (011) peaks at these pressures, aligning with a substantial compression of the layers. Both phase transitions are characterized by substantial decreases in the blattice parameter, which is linked to the organic layer. FTIR spectra showed shifts in C-H stretching vibrational modes corresponding to the observed phase changes.
These findings indicate that the organic layer is highly compressible and most responsive to pressure changes. The ability to utilize multiple phases of ZnTe(en)0.5 opens exciting possibilities for applications in memory devices.
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Presenters
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Julianne Miller
Washington State University
Authors
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Julianne Miller
Washington State University
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Yong Zhang
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Matthew Douglas McCluskey
Washington State University