Structure–thermodynamics relationship of schoepite from first-principles

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (46) ◽  
pp. 25569-25576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe F. Weck ◽  
Carlos F. Jové-Colón ◽  
Eunja Kim

The relationship between the structure and thermodynamic properties of schoepite, an important uranyl phase with formula [(UO2)8O2(OH)12]·12H2O formed upon corrosion of UO2, has been investigated with density functional perturbation theory.

Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Chen Pan ◽  
Sheng-Yan Wang ◽  
Hong Jiang ◽  
Yin-Chang Zhao ◽  
...  

Using first-principles calculations based on density functional perturbation theory, we demonstrate hydrogenation-induced superconductivity in monolayer TiB2H. Hydrogen adatoms destroy the Dirac state of monolayer TiB2 and monolayer TiB2H has a high vibration frequency. Monolayer TiB2H is a phonon-mediated superconductor. Monolayer TiB2H has a predicted [Formula: see text] of 8[Formula: see text]K, which further increases under external tensile strain. Thus, this study extends our understanding of superconductivity in two-dimensional (2D) materials and its potential applications.


2015 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 191-196
Author(s):  
Xiao Wei Lei ◽  
Yong Song ◽  
Kuo Yang ◽  
Hui Zhao

Using first principles approach, we present the structural, vibrational and dielectric properties of α-SiO2. The calculations have been carried out within the density functional perturbation theory and linear response formalism using the norm-concerving pseudopotentials and a plane wave basis. All the vibrational modes identified are in good agreement with experiment. The calculated infrared spectra are also in good agreement with available experimental results both for the positions and the intensities of the main peaks. We find that the modes Eu7 and A2u4 splits in two respectively at high hydrostaticpressures. Then we calculate the infrared spectra under high pressure of different orientations. The vibrational modes in different phase transitions are reported and discussed respectively.


Author(s):  
Xavier Gonze ◽  
Gian-Marco Rignanese ◽  
Razvan Caracas

AbstractThe crystal lattice is never rigid. Due to temperature, external fields or pressure, the nuclei vibrate, the lattice distorts, and instabilities can induce phase transitions. We review the basic concepts of density-functional perturbation theory, a computational method especially suited to determine from first-principles the microscopic parameters governing such behaviour. Then, we present the additional formalism leading to the following properties of minerals: the infra-red and Raman spectra; the prediction of (meta)stability or instability of a crystalline phase, based on the phonon spectrum; the computation of thermodynamics quantities like the free energy, entropy, specific heat; the atomic temperature factors. For each property, examples are given. When appropriate, we mention the computation of related properties, like dielectric tensor and Born effective charges that are needed to get infra-red spectra. Finally, we discuss briefly, on one hand, other applications of the density-functional perturbation theory, and, on the other hand, an alternative technique, the finite-difference computation of dynamical matrices.


RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (15) ◽  
pp. 12158-12168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarita Mann ◽  
Pooja Rani ◽  
Ranjan Kumar ◽  
Girija S. Dubey ◽  
V. K. Jindal

Ab initio density functional perturbation theory (DFPT) has been employed to study the thermodynamical properties of pure and doped graphene sheet and the results have been compared with available theoretical and experimental data.


2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (36) ◽  
pp. 24613-24625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yee Hui Robin Chang ◽  
Tiem Leong Yoon ◽  
Thong Leng Lim ◽  
Moi Hua Tuh ◽  
Eong Sheng Goh

Theoretical investigations of the thermoelectric and piezoelectric characteristics in the AlxIn1−xN system have been carried out based on a first principles approach in combination with the semi-classical Boltzmann transport concept and density functional perturbation theory.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-469
Author(s):  
A. Lakdja ◽  
I. Benzaidi ◽  
A. Sayede ◽  
A. Chahed

AbstractLattice dynamic and mechanical properties of hypothetical RbC and SrC compounds were investigated using the ab-initio pseudopotential method and a linear response scheme. The lattice dynamics was studied in the framework of the density functional perturbation theory (DFPT). The dynamical and mechanical stability of the hypothetical RbC and SrC compounds was proved in their equilibrium B1 structure. In addition, the same stability was confirmed in the B3 phase. The thermodynamic properties were also investigated. They exhibited the same trend in both phases, and followed the Debye model. These results were confirmed in the ferromagnetic state, which makes the investigated compounds promising candidates in the spintronic field.


2002 ◽  
Vol 718 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Rabe

AbstractA first-principles method, based on density functional perturbation theory, is presented for computing the leading order tunability of high-dielectric-constant materials.


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