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Gram-Scale Synthesis of Black Phosphorus through Shock-Induced Phase Transformation
Jinchao Qiao1, Haotian Ran2, Qiang Zhou3
1State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, 100081 Beijing, China.
Abstract:
This article presents the utilization of a cylindrical double-tube shock loading device in conjunction with amorphous red phosphorus as the precursor to investigate the complete phase transformation of red phosphorus into black phosphorus under the influence of shockwaves. Multiple experiments were conducted by varying the shock pressure and temperature parameters. The characterization of the recovered samples involved analysis of the phase composition and microstructure. The obtained experimental results demonstrate that within the cylindrical double-tube shock loading setup, a pressure of 9 GPa and a temperature of 800 K are optimal for achieving the complete phase transition of amorphous red phosphorus into orthorhombic black phosphorus. By precisely controlling these experimental conditions, a high-quality orthorhombic black phosphorus powder with excellent crystallinity was successfully prepared. This method offers several advantages, including simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and high yield. Consequently, this presents a promising pathway for the industrial-scale production of black phosphorus. The implementation of this approach not only reduces the cost involved in black phosphorus synthesis but also contributes to the broad range of applications for this material.
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