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Zero Linear Compressibility in Nondense Borates with a "Lu-Ban Stool"-Like Structure.

Xingxing Jiang1, Yi Yang1,2, Maxim S Molokeev3,4,5

  • 1Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|June 26, 2018
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Researchers discovered zero linear compressibility (ZLC) in new nondense borate materials, inspired by an ancient Chinese woodworking design. This finding opens new avenues for developing ZLC materials with unique properties.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Solid State Physics
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Zero linear compressibility (ZLC) is a rare property, typically found only in ultrahard materials with dense structures.
  • Discovering ZLC in less dense materials presents a significant challenge in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the possibility of achieving ZLC behavior in nondense materials.
  • To introduce a novel structural model for designing ZLC materials.
  • To investigate new applications for ZLC materials.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a structural model inspired by the traditional Chinese "Lu-Ban stool".
  • Applied this model to borate compounds.
  • Investigated the mechanical properties and structural behavior under hydrostatic pressure.
Keywords:
boratesultraviolet transparencyzero linear compressibility“Lu-Ban stool”-like structure

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Main Results:

  • Discovered ZLC behavior in AEB2 O4 (AE = Ca, Sr) materials exhibiting a "Lu-Ban stool"-like structure.
  • These materials achieve a balance between pressure-induced expansion and contraction.
  • AEB2 O4 materials possess wide ultraviolet transparent windows.

Conclusions:

  • The "Lu-Ban stool" model provides a new strategy for discovering ZLC materials in nondense systems.
  • The identified ZLC borates have potential for unique applications due to their properties.
  • This work expands the scope of ZLC material research beyond ultrahard compounds.