Density Functional Theory Studies on Structure, Ligand Exchange, and Optical Properties of Ligand-Protected Gold Nanoclusters: Thiolate versus Selenolate

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (17) ◽  
pp. 9205-9214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Zhong ◽  
Xianqiong Tang ◽  
Jian Tang ◽  
Jingcang Su ◽  
Yong Pei
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Ligand Exchange ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Gold Nanoclusters ◽  
Functional Theory

Modeling the photosensitizing properties of thiolate-protected gold nanoclusters

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 7737-7750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cloé Azarias ◽  
Carlo Adamo ◽  
Aurélie Perrier
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Gold Nanoclusters ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Computational Strategy ◽  
Dependent Density

An accurate computational strategy for studying the structural, redox and optical properties of thiolated gold nanoclusters (GNCs) using (time-dependent) density functional theory is proposed.

scholarly journals Tuning the optoelectronic properties of hematite with rhodium doping for photoelectrochemical water splitting using density functional theory approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rauf ◽  
Muhammad Adil ◽  
Shabeer Ahmad Mian ◽  
Gul Rahman ◽  
Ejaz Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Formation Energy ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Functional Theory

AbstractHematite (Fe2O3) is one of the best candidates for photoelectrochemical water splitting due to its abundance and suitable bandgap. However, its efficiency is mostly impeded due to the intrinsically low conductivity and poor light absorption. In this study, we targeted this intrinsic behavior to investigate the thermodynamic stability, photoconductivity and optical properties of rhodium doped hematite using density functional theory. The calculated formation energy of pristine and rhodium doped hematite was − 4.47 eV and − 5.34 eV respectively, suggesting that the doped material is thermodynamically more stable. The DFT results established that the bandgap of doped hematite narrowed down to the lower edge (1.61 eV) in the visible region which enhanced the optical absorption and photoconductivity of the material. Moreover, doped hematite has the ability to absorb a broad spectrum (250–800) nm. The enhanced optical absorption boosted the photocurrent and incident photon to current efficiency. The calculated results also showed that the incorporation of rhodium in hematite induced a redshift in optical properties.

scholarly journals Structural, elastic, vibrational, electronic and optical properties of SmFeO3 using density functional theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 413061
Author(s):  
Shahran Ahmed ◽  
Sadiq Shahriyar Nishat ◽  
Alamgir Kabir ◽  
A.K.M. Sarwar Hossain Faysal ◽  
Tarique Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties

Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Non-Metals (N, F, P, Cl, S)-Doped Cubic NaTaO3 by Density Functional Theory

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1245-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Lin Han ◽  
Xiao Jing Wang ◽  
Yan Hong Zhao ◽  
Chang He Tang
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Absorption Edge ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Red Shift ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Photoactive Materials ◽  
Metal Doped

Electronic structure and optical properties of non-metals (N, S, F, P, Cl) -doped cubic NaTaO3 were investigated systematically by density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that the substitution of (N, S, P, Cl) for O in NaTaO3 was effective in narrowing the band-gap relative to the F-doped NaTaO3. The larger red shift of the absorption edge and the higher visible light absorption at about 520 nm were found for the (N and P)-doped NaTaO3. The excitation from the impurity states to the conduction band may account for the red shift of the absorption edge in an electron-deficiency non-metal doped NaTaO3. The obvious absorption in the visible light region for (N and P)-doped NaTaO3 provides an important guidance for the design and preparation of the visible light photoactive materials.

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