Works (40)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 09:17

2023 review

Accelerating Quantum Materials Development with Advances in Transmission Electron Microscopy

[Review of ]. CHEMICAL REVIEWS, 123(3), 12757–12794.

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: February 2, 2024

2023 journal article

Controlling Valley-Specific Light Emission from Monolayer MoS2 with Achiral Dielectric Metasurfaces

Nano Letters.

Source: ORCID
Added: June 23, 2023

2023 article

Size-Induced Ferroelectricity in Antiferroelectric Oxide Membranes

Xu, R., Crust, K. J., Harbola, V., Arras, R., Patel, K. Y., Prosandeev, S., … Hwang, H. Y. (2023, March 19). ADVANCED MATERIALS, Vol. 3.

author keywords: antiferroelectric materials; membranes; phase transition; size effects; sodium niobate
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 27, 2023

2022 journal article

Controllable Edge Epitaxy of Helical GeSe/GeS Heterostructures

Nano Letters.

By: Q. Wu*, Z. Fang*, Y. Zhu*, H. Song*, Y. Liu*, X. Su*, D. Pan*, Y. Gao* ...

author keywords: edge epitaxy; twistronics; helical; van der Waals (vdWs); germanium selenide (GeSe)
MeSH headings : Electronics; Germanium; Sulfides
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2021 journal article

Topotactic Growth of Free-Standing Two-Dimensional Perovskite Niobates with Low Symmetry Phase

Nano Letters, 21(11), 4700–4707.

By: F. Zhou*, Y. Li*, X. Liao*, S. Lin*, H. Song*, Y. Liu*, F. Yang*, S. Yan* ...

author keywords: topotactic method; 2D KN; monoclinic phase; stripe domains
TL;DR: Thickness-dependent stripe domains, with increased surface displacement and PFM phase changes, are observed along the monoclinic tilt direction, indicating the preserved strain in KN induces the variation of nanoscale ferroelectric properties. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2021 journal article

Tunable room-temperature ferromagnetism in Co-doped two-dimensional van der Waals ZnO

Nature Communications, 12, 3952.

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2020 journal article

Chemically Modulating the Twist Rate of Helical van der Waals Crystals

Chemistry of Materials, 32(1), 299–307.

By: Z. Fang*, Y. Liu*, S. Gee*, S. Lin*, S. Koyama*, C. So*, F. Luo*, R. Chen*, B. Tang*, J. Yao*

Contributors: Z. Fang*, Y. Liu*, S. Gee*, S. Lin*, S. Koyama*, C. So*, F. Luo*, R. Chen*, B. Tang*, J. Yao*

Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2020 journal article

Growth and Properties of Dislocated Two-dimensional Layered Materials

MRS Advances.

By: R. Chen*, J. Cao*, S. Gee*, Y. Liu* & J. Yao*

Contributors: R. Chen*, J. Cao*, S. Gee*, Y. Liu* & J. Yao*

Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2020 journal article

Solution-Based Synthesis of Layered Two-Dimensional Oxides as Broadband Emitters

ACS Nano, 14(11), 15544–15551.

By: F. Zhou*, S. Yan*, F. Yang*, X. Liao*, S. Lin*, M. Liao*, S. Lou*, Y. Liu* ...

Contributors: F. Zhou*, S. Yan*, F. Yang*, X. Liao*, S. Lin*, M. Liao*, S. Lou*, Y. Liu* ...

author keywords: 2D ternary oxides; out-of-the-pot growth; KNbO2; broadband photoluminescence; STEs
TL;DR: A solution-based method to directly synthesize KNbO2 in 2D by an out-of-the-pot growth process at low temperature, which is observed directly in real time and can be applied to other 2D ternary oxide syntheses and extended to the preparation of self-assembled nanofilms. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2020 journal article

Tunable valleytronics with symmetry-retaining high polarization degree in SnS<inf>x</inf>Se<inf>1-x</inf> model system

Applied Physics Letters, 116(6).

By: S. Lin*, Z. Fang*, T. Hou*, T. Hsu*, C. So*, C. Yeoh*, R. Li*, Y. Liu* ...

Contributors: S. Lin*, Z. Fang*, T. Hou*, T. Hsu*, C. So*, C. Yeoh*, R. Li*, Y. Liu* ...

Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2019 journal article

Helical van der Waals crystals with discretized Eshelby twist

Nature, 570(7761), 358–362.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the Eshelby twist, which is associated with a screw dislocation (a chiral topological defect), can drive the formation of twisted van der Waals structures on scales ranging from the nanoscale to the mesoscale, and that the twisting topology can be tailored by controlling the radial size of the structure. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2019 conference paper

Helical van der Waals crystals with discretized twist

2019 MRS Fall meeting. Presented at the 2019 MRS Fall meeting, Boston, MA.

By: Y. Liu, J. Wang, S. Kim, H. Sun, F. Yang, Z. Fang, N. Tamura, R. Zhang ...

Event: 2019 MRS Fall meeting at Boston, MA on December 1-6, 2019

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022

2018 journal article

Solution-based, template-assisted realization of large-scale graphitic ZnO

ACS Nano, 12(8), 7554–7561.

By: K. Tom*, S. Lin*, L. Wan*, J. Wang*, N. Ahlm*, A. N’Diaye*, K. Bustillo*, J. Huang* ...

Contributors: K. Tom*, S. Lin*, L. Wan*, J. Wang*, N. Ahlm*, . A.T. N'Diaye*, K. Bustillo*, J. Huang* ...

author keywords: materials science; nanotechnology; semiconductors; synthesis; solids; crystals
TL;DR: A solution-based approach is demonstrated to realize gZnO nanoflakes with thicknesses down to a monolayer and sizes up to 20 μm, which provides a platform for harsh environment electronic devices, deep ultraviolet optical applications, and a practical alternative for hBN. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2018 journal article

Three-dimensional Architecture Enabled by Strained Two-dimensional Material Heterojunction

Nano Letters, 18(3), 1819–1825.

author keywords: Bi2Se3/Bi2Te3; lateral heterojunction; 3D architecture; ripples; width/thickness dependence
TL;DR: The rippled Bi2Se3/Bi2Te3 heteroj junction broadens the horizon for the application of 2D materials heterojunction and the design and fabrication of 3D architectures based on them, which could provide a platform to enable nanoscale structure generation and associated photonic/electronic properties manipulation for optoelectronic and electromechanic applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2017 journal article

A volumetric full-color display realized by frequency upconversion of a transparent composite incorporating dispersed nonlinear optical crystals

NPG Asia Materials, 9, e394.

By: B. Zhu*, B. Qian, Y. Liu*, C. Xu*, C. Liu, Q. Chen*, J. Zhou, X. Liu, J. Qiu

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2017 journal article

Alloying effect on bright-dark exciton states in ternary monolayer Mo <inf>x</inf> W<inf>1-x</inf>Se<inf>2</inf>

New Journal of Physics, 19(7).

By: Y. Liu*, K. Tom*, X. Zhang*, S. Lou*, Y. Liu* & J. Yao*

Contributors: Y. Liu*, K. Tom*, X. Zhang*, S. Lou*, Y. Liu* & J. Yao*

author keywords: TMDCs; alloy; excitons; localized states; bright-dark states
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2015 journal article

Three-dimensional visualization of carbon networks in nanocomposites

Nanotechnology, 26(44).

By: Y. Liu*

Contributors: Y. Liu*

author keywords: carbon nanotube; neutron scattering; structure reconstruction; polymer; nanocomposite
TL;DR: A novel approach to visualize complex nanotube structures on a multiscale using data from neutron scattering is developed and lays the foundation to access structure-property relationships in nanotubes nanocomposites and opens up new possibilities in numerical prediction of various properties of nanocom composites. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2022

2014 journal article

Environmental Electron Microscopy: Electron Beam Effects in Electrochemistry

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 20(S3), 1616–1617.

By: Y. Liu* & S. Dillon*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2014 journal article

In Situ Cryogenic Transmission Electron Microscopy for Characterizing the Evolution of Solidifying Water Ice in Colloidal Systems

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 20(2), 330–337.

By: K. Tai*, Y. Liu* & S. Dillon*

author keywords: in situ; ice; colloid; interface
TL;DR: The results indicate that models developed to treat ice–particle interactions at the micron scale extend well to the nanoscale. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2014 journal article

In situ observation of electrolytic H2 evolution adjacent to gold cathodes

Chemical Communications, 50(14), 1761–1763.

By: Y. Liu* & S. Dillon*

TL;DR: The early stages of gas evolution during electrolytic hydrogen production on Au electrodes are characterized by in situ transmission electron microscopy and it is demonstrated that reaction product molecules initially dissolve into solution and then nucleate near, but not on, the electrodes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2013 journal article

Growth kinetics and morphological evolution of ZnO precipitated from solution

Chemistry of Materials, 25(15), 2927–2933.

By: Y. Liu*, K. Tai* & S. Dillon*

author keywords: in situ; transmission electron microscopy; liquid-phase; electron beam-induced crystal growth; nanoparticles; zinc oxide
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2013 conference paper

In situ TEM investigation of ZnO precipitation from solution

Hard Material Seminar. Presented at the Hard Material Seminar, Urbana, Illinois.

By: Y. Liu & S. Dillon

Event: Hard Material Seminar at Urbana, Illinois

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022

2012 journal article

Challenges associated with in-situ TEM in environmental systems: The case of silver in aqueous solutions

Ultramicroscopy, 116, 34–38.

By: K. Noh*, Y. Liu*, L. Sun* & S. Dillon*

author keywords: In-situ; TEM; Electron beam effects
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2012 journal article

Electron beam induced deposition of silicon nanostructures from a liquid phase precursor

Nanotechnology, 23(38), 385302.

By: Y. Liu*, X. Chen*, K. Noh* & S. Dillon*

MeSH headings : Crystallization / methods; Electrons; Electroplating / methods; Macromolecular Substances / chemistry; Macromolecular Substances / radiation effects; Materials Testing; Molecular Conformation / radiation effects; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanostructures / radiation effects; Nanostructures / ultrastructure; Particle Size; Phase Transition; Silicon / chemistry; Silicon / radiation effects; Solutions; Surface Properties / radiation effects
TL;DR: The results indicate that secondary electrons generated at the substrate surface serve as the primary source of silicon reduction, however, at high current densities the influence of the primary electrons is observed to retard growth. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2012 journal article

In-Situ TEM in Complex Environments: Photocatalysis

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 18(S2), 1072–1073.

By: S. Dillon* & Y. Liu*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2011 journal article

Modification of long range order in germanate glass by ultra fast laser

Chemical Physics Letters, 511(4-6), 266–269.

By: X. Wang*, M. Sakakura*, Y. Liu*, J. Qiu*, Y. Shimostuma, K. Hirao*, K. Miura*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2011 journal article

Synthesis of nanocrystalline cubic zirconia using femtosecond laser ablation

Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 13, 1183–1190.

By: D. Tan*, G. Lin, Y. Liu*, Y. Teng*, Y. Zhuang*, B. Zhu*, Q. Zhao*, J. Qiu* ...

author keywords: Cubic zirconia; Ammonia; Femtosecond laser ablation; High temperature; Mechanism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2010 journal article

Light and heat driven precipitation of copper nanoparticles inside Cu2+-doped borate glasses

Chemical Physics Letters, 485(1-3), 91–94.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2010 conference paper

Modification of glasses using a high repetition rate femtosecond laser

US-China Winter School on New Functionalities in Glass -an International Symposium on Functional Glasses. Presented at the US-China Winter School on New Functionalities in Glass -an International Symposium on Functional Glasses, Hangzhou, China.

By: Y. Liu & J. Qiu

Event: US-China Winter School on New Functionalities in Glass -an International Symposium on Functional Glasses at Hangzhou, China

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022

2010 journal article

Purple-to-yellow tunable luminescence of Ce3+ doped yttrium–silicon–oxide–nitride phosphors

Chemical Physics Letters, 451(4-6), 218–221.

By: H. Yang*, Y. Liu*, S. Ye* & J. Qiu*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Confocal Raman imaging of femtosecond laser induced microstructures in germanate glasses

Chemical Physics Letters, 477(1-3), 122–125.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Conversion of near-ultraviolet radiation into visible and infrared emissions through energy transfer in Yb2O3 doped SrO-TiO2-SiO2 glasses

Journal of Applied Physics, 105, 063508.

author keywords: defect states; doping profiles; glass; photoluminescence; silicon compounds; strontium compounds; time resolved spectra; titanium compounds; ultraviolet radiation effects; ytterbium compounds
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Femtosecond laser writing of Er3+ doped CaF2 crystalline patterns in glass

Optics Letters, 34(21), 3433–3435.

TL;DR: The use of 800 nm, 250 kHz femtosecond laser pulses to precipitate Er(3+)-doped CaF(2) crystals inside oxyfluoride glass shows the possibility of three-dimensional optical data storage in the glass by the use of the confocal upconversion luminescence imaging. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Greatly enhanced effect of silver on femtosecond laser-induced precipitation of nonlinear optical crystals in glasses

Optics Letters, 34(11), 1666–1668.

By: B. Zhu*, Y. Liu*, S. Ye, B. Qian*, G. Lin, Y. Dai*, H. Ma*, J. Qiu*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Micromodification of element distribution in glass using femtosecond laser irradiation

Optics Letters, 34(2), 136–138.

TL;DR: Investigation of micromodification of Eu element distribution in a silicate glass with femtosecond laser irradiation shows that the content of EU decreased at the focal point and increased in a ring-shaped region around the focal Point, which indicates migration ofEu ions has been induced by the Femtose Cond laser irradation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2009 journal article

Preparation of Zirconia Nanoparticles by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid

Chemistry Letters, 38(11), 1102–1103.

By: T. Dezhi, T. Teng, Y. Liu*, Z. Yixi & Q. Jianrong

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2008 journal article

Co-operative downconversion luminescence in Tm3+/Yb3+ : SiO2–Al2O3–LiF–GdF3 glasses

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 41(17), 175111.

By: G. Lakeshiminarayana, H. Yang*, S. Ye*, Y. Liu* & J. Qiu

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2008 journal article

Cooperative downconversion luminescence in Pr3+/Yb3+:SiO2–Al2O3–BaF2–GdF3 glasses

Journal of Materials Research, 23, 3090–3095.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2008 journal article

Femtosecond laser direct writing of crystalline TiO2 patterns in glass

Applied Physics. B: Lasers and Optics, 93, 613–617.

author keywords: 42; 62; -b; 78; 30; -j; 65; 60; +a
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

2008 journal article

Femtosecond laser induced coordination transformation and migration of ions in sodium borate glasses

Applied Physics Letters, 92, 121113.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 18, 2022

Employment

Updated: July 3rd, 2022 16:05

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Assistant Professor Materials science and engineering

Education

Updated: July 3rd, 2022 16:07

University of California Berkeley CA, CA, US
PhD Materials Science

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