Publications at the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences from 2019

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Köhler, Michael; Ehrhardt, Linda; Cao-Riehmer, Jialan; Möller, Frances; Schüler, Tim; Günther, Mike
Beta-diversity enhancement by archaeological structures: bacterial communities of an historical tannery area of the city of Jena (Germany) reflect the ancient human impact. - In: Ecologies, ISSN 2673-4133, Bd. 4 (2023), 2, S. 325-343

Soil samples taken during archaeological investigations of a historical tannery area in the eastern suburb of the medieval city of Jena have been investigated by 16S r-RNA gene profiling. The analyses supplied a large spectrum of interesting bacteria, among them Patescibacteria, Methylomirabilota, Asgardarchaeota, Zixibacteria, Sideroxydans and Sulfurifustis. Samples taken from soil inside the residues of large vats show large differences in comparison to the environmental soil. The PCAs for different abundance classes clearly reflect the higher similarity between the bacterial communities of the outside-vat soils in comparison with three of the inside-vat soil communities. Two of the in-side vat soils are distinguishable from the other samples by separate use of each abundance class, but classes of lower abundance are better applicable than the highly abundant bacteria for distinguishing the sampling sites by PCA, in general. This effect could be interpreted by the assumption that less abundant types in the 16S r-RNA data tend to be more related to an earlier state of soil development than the more abundant and might be, therefore, better suited for conclusions on the state of the soils in an earlier local situation. In addition, the analyses allowed identification of specific features of each single sampling site. In one site specifically, DNA hints of animal residue-related bacteria were found. Obviously, the special situation in the in-site vat soils contributes to the diversity of the place, and enhances its Beta-diversity. Very high abundancies of several ammonia-metabolizing and of sulphur compound-oxidizing genera in the metagenomics data can be interpreted as an echo of the former tannery activities using urine and processing keratin-rich animal materials. In summary, it can be concluded that the 16S r-RNA analysis of such archaeological places can supply a lot of data related to ancient human impacts, representing a kind of “ecological memory of soil”.



https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies4020021
Eichfelder, Gabriele; Stein, Oliver; Warnow, Leo
A solver for multiobjective mixed-integer convex and nonconvex optimization. - In: Journal of optimization theory and applications, ISSN 1573-2878, Bd. 0 (2023), 0, insges. 31 S.

This paper proposes a general framework for solving multiobjective nonconvex optimization problems, i.e., optimization problems in which multiple objective functions have to be optimized simultaneously. Thereby, the nonconvexity might come from the objective or constraint functions, or from integrality conditions for some of the variables. In particular, multiobjective mixed-integer convex and nonconvex optimization problems are covered and form the motivation of our studies. The presented algorithm is based on a branch-and-bound method in the pre-image space, a technique which was already successfully applied for continuous nonconvex multiobjective optimization. However, extending this method to the mixed-integer setting is not straightforward, in particular with regard to convergence results. More precisely, new branching rules and lower bounding procedures are needed to obtain an algorithm that is practically applicable and convergent for multiobjective mixed-integer optimization problems. Corresponding results are a main contribution of this paper. What is more, for improving the performance of this new branch-and-bound method we enhance it with two types of cuts in the image space which are based on ideas from multiobjective mixed-integer convex optimization. Those combine continuous convex relaxations with adaptive cuts for the convex hull of the mixed-integer image set, derived from supporting hyperplanes to the relaxed sets. Based on the above ingredients, the paper provides a new multiobjective mixed-integer solver for convex problems with a stopping criterion purely in the image space. What is more, for the first time a solver for multiobjective mixed-integer nonconvex optimization is presented. We provide the results of numerical tests for the new algorithm. Where possible, we compare it with existing procedures.



https://doi.org/10.1007/s10957-023-02285-2
Thurn, Andreas; Bissinger, Jochen; Meinecke, Stefan; Schmiedeke, Paul; Oh, Sang Soon; Chow, Weng W.; Lüdge, Kathy; Koblmüller, Gregor; Finley, Jonathan
Self-induced ultrafast electron-hole-plasma temperature oscillations in nanowire lasers. - In: Physical review applied, ISSN 2331-7019, Bd. 20 (2023), 3, S. 034045-1-034045-12

Nanowire lasers can be monolithically and site-selectively integrated onto silicon photonic circuits. To assess their full potential for ultrafast optoelectronic devices, a detailed understanding of their lasing dynamics is crucial. However, the roles played by their resonator geometry and the microscopic processes that mediate energy exchange between the photonic, electronic, and phononic subsystems are largely unexplored. Here, we study the dynamics of GaAs-AlGaAs core-shell nanowire lasers at cryogenic temperatures using a combined experimental and theoretical approach. Our results indicate that these NW lasers exhibit sustained intensity oscillations with frequencies ranging from 160GHz to 260GHz. As the underlying physical mechanism, we have identified self-induced electron-hole plasma temperature oscillations resulting from a dynamic competition between photoinduced carrier heating and cooling via phonon scattering. These dynamics are intimately linked to the strong interaction between the lasing mode and the gain material, which arises from the wavelength-scale dimensions of these lasers. We anticipate that our results could lead to optimised approaches for ultrafast intensity and phase modulation of chip-integrated semiconductor lasers at the nanoscale.



https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.20.034045
Mejia Chueca, Maria del Carmen; Graske, Marcus; Winter, Andreas; Baumer, Christoph; Stich, Michael; Mattea, Carlos; Ispas, Adriana; Isaac, Nishchay Angel; Schaaf, Peter; Stapf, Siegfried; Jacobs, Heiko O.; Bund, Andreas
Electrodeposition of reactive aluminum-nickel coatings in an AlCl3:[EMIm]Cl ionic liquid containing nickel nanoparticles. - In: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, ISSN 1945-7111, Bd. 170 (2023), 7, 072504

The electrodeposition of aluminum-nickel coatings was performed by pulsed direct current in the ionic liquid (IL) 1.5:1 AlCl3:EMIm]Cl containing nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs), for reactive dispersion coating application. Several electrochemical and characterization techniques were used to shed more light on the mechanism of Ni particle incorporation into the Al matrix. Thus, particle incorporation at the early stage of the deposition would mainly take place via particle adsorption at the substrate. However, as the thickness of the coating increases, it seems that the main mechanism for particle incorporation is via the reduction of ions adsorbed at the particles surface. Although a considerable high incorporation of Ni NPs has been achieved from the IL containing the highest concentration of Ni NPs (i.e. ∼33 wt% from a 20 g/L of Ni NPs bath), a high concentration of NPs in the IL resulted having a negative effect in terms of quality of the coatings, due to solidification of the electrolyte in a poorly conductive compound. Moreover, almost equivalent amounts of Ni and Al (Ni ∼45 wt.%and Al ∼44 wt.%) have been detected in some areas of the coatings. Such a layer composition would be desired for the targeted application.



https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ace382
Sun, Shougang; Qi, Jiannan; Wang, Shuguang; Wang, Zhongwu; Hu, Yongxu; Huang, Yinan; Fu, Yao; Wang, Yanpeng; Du, Haiyan; Hu, Xiaoxia; Lei, Yong; Chen, Xiaosong; Li, Liqiang; Hu, Wenping
General spatial confinement recrystallization method for rapid preparation of thickness-controllable and uniform organic semiconductor single crystals. - In: Small, ISSN 1613-6829, Bd. 19 (2023), 38, 2301421, S. 1-8

Organic semiconductor single crystals (OSSCs) are ideal materials for studying the intrinsic properties of organic semiconductors (OSCs) and constructing high-performance organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). However, there is no general method to rapidly prepare thickness-controllable and uniform single crystals for various OSCs. Here, inspired by the recrystallization (a spontaneous morphological instability phenomenon) of polycrystalline films, a spatial confinement recrystallization (SCR) method is developed to rapidly (even at several second timescales) grow thickness-controllable and uniform OSSCs in a well-controlled way by applying longitudinal pressure to tailor the growth direction of grains in OSCs polycrystalline films. The relationship between growth parameters including the growth time, temperature, longitudinal pressure, and thickness is comprehensively investigated. Remarkably, this method is applicable for various OSCs including insoluble and soluble small molecules and polymers, and can realize the high-quality crystal array growth. The corresponding 50 dinaphtho[2,3-b:2″,3″-f]thieno[3,2-b]thiophene (DNTT) single crystals coplanar OFETs prepared by the same batch have the mobility of 4.1 ± 0.4 cm2 V^−1 s^−1, showing excellent uniformity. The overall performance of the method is superior to the reported methods in term of growth rate, generality, thickness controllability, and uniformity, indicating its broad application prospects in organic electronic and optoelectronic devices.



https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202301421
Xu, Bowen; Zhang, Da; Peng, Chao; Liang, Feng; Zhao, Huaping; Yang, Bin; Xue, Dongfeng; Lei, Yong
Gel adsorbed redox mediators tempo as integrated solid-state cathode for ultra-long life quasi-solid-state Na-air battery. - In: Advanced energy materials, ISSN 1614-6840, Bd. 13 (2023), 42, 2302325, S. 1-10

In metal-air batteries, the integrated solid-state cathode is considered a promising design because it can solve the problem of high interfacial resistance of conventional solid-state cathodes. However, solid discharge products cannot be efficiently decomposed in an integrated solid-state cathode, resulting in batteries that are unable to operate for long periods of time. Herein, an integrated solid-state cathode (Gel-Tempo cathode) of sodium-air batteries (SABs) capable of promoting efficient decomposition of discharge product Na2O2 is designed. The Gel-Tempo cathode is synthesized by cationic-π interaction of redox mediator 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (Tempo) and ionic liquid with carbon nanotubes. The Gel-Tempo cathode serves multiple functions as a redox mediator, flame retardancy, and high stability to air. In quasi-solid-state SABs, the Gel-Tempo cathode reduces overpotential to 1.15 V and improves coulomb efficiency to 84.5% (at a limited discharge capacity of 3000 mAh g−1) compared to gel cathodes. Experiments and density functional theory calculations indicate that Tempo significantly reduces the Gibbs free energy in the decomposition reaction of Na2O2, and high Tempo content is more conducive to enhancing the decomposition kinetics of Na2O2 and hence resulting in an ultra-long cycle life (1746 h). This work is crucial to promote practical applications of SABs, providing guidelines for functionalization design of integrated solid-state cathodes for metal-air batteries.



https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202302325
Täuscher, Eric; Freiberger, Emma
Cholesterin aus Hirn. - In: Nachrichten aus der Chemie, ISSN 1439-9598, Bd. 71 (2023), 1, S. 30-32

Cholesterin hat es bis in den Alltagssprachgebrauch gebracht. Allein deshalb ist es für Praktika im Chemiestudium ein interessanter Vertreter der Steroide. Zudem ist es einfach zu gewinnen.



Täuscher, Eric; Freiberger, Emma
Cholesterin aus Hirn. - In: Nachrichten aus der Chemie, ISSN 1868-0054, Bd. 71 (2023), 1, S. 30-32

Cholesterin hat es bis in den Alltagssprachgebrauch gebracht. Allein deshalb ist es für Praktika im Chemiestudium ein interessanter Vertreter der Steroide. Zudem ist es einfach zu gewinnen.



https://doi.org/10.1002/nadc.20234132329
Tsierkezos, Nikos; Freiberger, Emma; Ritter, Uwe; Krischok, Stefan; Ullmann, Fabian; Köhler, Michael
Application of nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with gold nanoparticles in biosensing. - In: Journal of solid state electrochemistry, ISSN 1433-0768, Bd. 27 (2023), 10, S. 2645-2658

Novel films consisting of nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (N-MWCNTs) were fabricated by means of chemical vapor deposition technique and decorated with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) possessing diameter of 14.0 nm. Electron optical microscopy analysis reveals that decoration of N-MWCNTs with AuNPs does not have any influence on their bamboo-shaped configuration. The electrochemical response of fabricated composite films, further denoted as N-MWCNTs/AuNPs, towards oxidation of dopamine (DA) to dopamine-o-quinone (DAQ) in the presence of ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UA) was probed in real pig serum by means of cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV). The findings demonstrate that N-MWCNTs/AuNPs exhibit slightly greater electrochemical response and sensitivity towards DA/DAQ compared to unmodified N-MWCNTs. It is, consequently, obvious that AuNPs improve significantly the electrochemical response and detection ability of N-MWCNTs. The electrochemical response of N-MWCNTs/AuNPs towards DA/DAQ seems to be significantly greater compared to that of conventional electrodes, such as platinum and glassy carbon. The findings reveal that N-MWCNTs/AuNPs could serve as powerful analytical sensor enabling analysis of DA in real serum samples.



https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05562-2
Stapf, Siegfried; Shikhov, Igor; Arns, Christoph; Gizatullin, Bulat; Mattea, Carlos
Dipolar NMR relaxation of adsorbates on surfaces of controlled wettability. - In: Magnetic resonance letters, ISSN 2772-5162, Bd. 3 (2023), 3, S. 220-231

In reservoir rocks, the term “ageing” refers to extended exposition to crude oil; a typically water-wet sandstone will then gradually become oil-wet as a consequence of the deposition of insoluble fractions of oil onto the surface grains. Rocks have been aged artificially by subjecting them to a bitumen solution at elevated temperature in order to achieve comparable surface properties for three different types of rock: Bentheimer, Berea Buff and Liège Chalk. Using saturated and aromatic model compounds as proxies for crude oil, the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxation dispersion in native and aged rocks was compared and correlated to the properties of paramagnetic impurities in these rock types. Perfluorated liquids were found to follow the same trend as deuterated and naturally occurring oil components, suggesting they can be used as suitable tracers for wettability studies since the 19F nucleus is absent in natural sources. By combining electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) it becomes possible to identify and quantify the origin of the dominating relaxation processes between native and aged rocks, providing an alternative approach to assess wettability in natural rocks.



https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrl.2023.02.001