Unexpected compound reformation in the dense selenium-hydrogen system

Abstract The H2Se molecule and the van der Waals compound (H2Se)2H2 are both unstable upon room temperature compression, dissociating into their constituent elements above 22 GPa. Through a series of high pressure-high temperature diamond anvil cell experiments, we report the unexpected formation of a novel compound, SeH2(H2)2 at pressures above 94 GPa. X-ray diffraction reveals the metallic […]

Order-Disorder Phase Stabilization by Pressure-Induced Charge Transfer Enhances the Ferroelectric Photovoltaic Effect in Multiferroic BaFe4O7

Full text links Free PMC article Full text links Display options Format Abstract Multiferroic ferroelectric photovoltaic (FPV) materials, combining magnetic and ferroelectric properties, are of paramount importance for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. However, optimizing both the remanent polarization and the optical bandgap-key factors for enhanced FPV performance-presents a significant challenge due to their trade-off. This […]

Lithospheric origin of a diamond from the Rio Sorriso area, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Abstract Diamonds are unique samples that enlarge our vision of the physical and chemical reactions occurring in Earth’s deep, inaccessible mantle. By investigating the minerals and fluids trapped within them, it is possible to ascertain the key conditions relevant to diamond formation, such as pressure, temperature, and oxygen fugacity. In this study, we investigated a […]