scholarly journals DFT Study of Cs/Sr/Ag Adsorption on Defective Matrix Graphite

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Zengtong Jiao ◽  
Xiaotong Chen ◽  
Chao Fang ◽  
Gang Xu ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Defects ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Fission Products ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Single Vacancy ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
Adsorption Behaviors ◽  
Matrix Graphite ◽  
Adsorption Energies

The geometries, adsorption energies, and electronic structures of Cs, Sr, and Ag atoms on matrix graphite surface with point defects were calculated and analyzed using the density functional theory (DFT) and the Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBE) formulation of the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). Three different types of point defects, i.e., single vacancy and “bridge” and “spiro” interstitials are considered using approximate van der Waals (vdW) correction methods. The results of adsorption energies show that the metal fission products of Cs, Sr, and Ag are more stable on single vacancy defects than “bridge” or “spiro” interstitial defects. This is further confirmed by the analysis of electronic structures, such as charge density difference (CDD) and density of state (DOS). All these results indicate that dangling bonds play an important role in the adsorption behaviors of metallic fission products on matrix graphite.

Role of Vacancies in Zigzag Graphene Nanoribbons: An Ab Initio Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaldoun Tarawneh ◽  
Nabil Al-Aqtash
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Graphene Nanoribbons ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Electronic Charge ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Single Vacancy ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Vacancy Defects

We have studied the effects of vacancies on the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of zigzag-edged graphene nanoribbons (ZGNRs). Our calculations were carried out using an abinitio density functional pseudopotential computational method combined with the generalized gradient approximation for the exchange-correlation functional. The equilibrium geometries, electronic charge spin density distributions, electronic band structures, and magnetic moments were examined in the presence of single vacancy and double vacancies. Structural optimization showed that vacancies induce substantial structural changes in ZGNRs. We found that introducing vacancies into ZGNR changes the spatial distribution of neighbor atoms, particularly those located around the vacancies. Our calculations showed that the vacancies have significant effect on the magnetization of ZGNR. The calculations showed that the changes in the structural geometry, the electronic structure and the magnetization of ZGNR depend on the location of the vacancies with respect to the ribbon edges. These results suggest that vacancy defects can be used to modify the electronic and the magnetic properties of ZGNR.

First-Principles Study of Interaction of Lithium Atoms with (3, 3) Carbon Nanotubes

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 4311-4314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun Fu Xu ◽  
Ling Min Li
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Vacancy Defect ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Hydrogen Atoms ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
Adsorption Mechanisms

In this paper, we have employed first-principles calculations to investigate the adsorption mechanisms of one lithium atom on the sidewalls of 1/2/3 H-adsorbed indefective/defective (3, 3) single-wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which have vacancy defects. Our calculations are performed within density functional theory (DFT) under the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) of Perdew, Burke, and Ernzerhof (PBE).Our results show that the lithium atoms strongly binds to the H-adsorbed (3, 3) nanotube. Lithium atoms can chemically adsorb on (3, 3) nanotube with the vacancy defect (MVD) without any energy barrier. The lithium adsorption will enhance the electrical conductivity of the nanotube. Further more, the structure of the (3, 3) nanotube with the MVD and hydrogen atoms will become more stable after the three kinds of lithium adsorption.

scholarly journals Effect of Vacancy Defects on the Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of GaN

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lili Cai ◽  
Cuiju Feng
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Lower Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Nitrogen Vacancy ◽  
Main Peak ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
Gallium Vacancy ◽  
Defect Levels

The effect of gallium vacancy (VGa) and nitrogen vacancy (VN) defects on the electronic structure and optical properties of GaN using the generalized gradient approximation method within the density functional theory were investigated. The results show that the band gap increases in GaN with vacancy defects. Crystal parameters decrease in GaN with nitrogen vacancy (GaN:VN) and increase in GaN with gallium vacancy (GaN:VGa). The Ga vacancy introduces defect levels at the top of the valence band, and the defect levels are contributed by N2p electron states. In addition, the energy band shifts to lower energy in GaN:VNand moves to higher energy in GaN:VGa. The level splitting is observed in the N2p states of GaN:VNand Ga3d states of GaN:VGa. New peaks appear in lower energy region of imaginary dielectric function in GaN:VNand GaN:VGa. The main peak moves to higher energy slightly and the intensity decreases.

scholarly journals Tuning Electronic Structures of BN and C Double-Wall Hetero-Nanotubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueran Liu ◽  
Meijun Han ◽  
Xinjiang Zhang ◽  
Haijun Hou ◽  
Shaoping Pang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Transverse Electric ◽  
First Principle ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Double Wall

First principle calculations based on density functional theory with the generalized gradient approximation were carried out to investigate the energetic and electronic properties of carbon and boron nitride double-wall hetero-nanotubes (C/BN-DWHNTs) with different chirality and size, including an armchair (n,n) carbon nanotube (CNT) enclosed in (m,m) boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) and a zigzag (n, 0) CNT enclosed in (m, 0) BNNT. The electronic structure of these DWHNTs under a transverse electric field was also investigated. The ability to tune the band gap with changing the intertube distance (di) and imposing an external electric field (F) of zigzag DWHNTs provides the possibility for future electronic and electrooptic nanodevice applications.

DFT MODELING OF BENZOYL PEROXIDE ADSORPTION ON α-Cr2O3 (0001) SURFACE

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (05) ◽  
pp. 1650037
Author(s):  
FRANK MALDONADO ◽  
ARVIDS STASHANS
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Benzoyl Peroxide ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Atomic Displacements ◽  
Dft Modeling ◽  
Crystalline Surface ◽  
Adsorption Energies

Density functional theory (DFT) within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) has been used to investigate possible adsorption configurations of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) molecule on the chromium oxide ([Formula: see text]-Cr2O[Formula: see text] (0001) surface. Two configurations are found to lead to the molecular adsorption with corresponding adsorption energies being equal to [Formula: see text]0.16 and [Formula: see text]0.48[Formula: see text]eV, respectively. Our work describes in detail atomic displacements for both crystalline surface and adsorbate as well as discusses electronic and magnetic properties of the system. The most favorable adsorption case is found when the chemical bond between one of the molecular oxygens and one of the surface Cr atoms has been formed.

Density Functional Calculations on Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Fe-Pt Systems

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 3103-3106 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Song Gu ◽  
Jian He ◽  
Zhen Ji ◽  
Xiao Yan Zhan ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Magnetic Moment ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Exchange Correlation ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Pseudo Potential

The electronic structures and magnetic properties of Fe-Pt systems were calculated by CASTEP codes, which employed density functional theory, generalized gradient approximation (GGA), Perdew Burke Ernzerh exchange correlation, Pulay density-mixing scheme and Ultra Soft pseudo potential. The band structures and density of states (DOS) were calculated, together with band populations and magnetic properties. The calculated results of α-Fe show the validatiy of this method in predication magnetic properties. It is found that as the Pt concentration increases, Fe 4s and 3d electrons decrease while 4p electrons increase, and the magnetic moment of Fe atom increases. Pt atoms also contribute to the magnetic moment due to polarization. The calculated magnetization agrees with experimental values quite well.

scholarly journals Energetics and electronic structures of perylene confined in carbon nanotubes

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 180359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuya Nagasawa ◽  
Takeshi Koyama ◽  
Susumu Okada
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Conformation ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Conformations ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation

The energetics and geometries of perylene encapsulated in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been investigated employing density functional theory using the generalized gradient approximation combined with the van der Waals correction. Our calculations show that the encapsulated perylene molecules possess two metastable molecular conformations with respect to the CNT wall, which are almost degenerate with each other. A standing conformation, with respect to the CNT wall, is the ground state conformation for a semiconducting (19,0)CNT, while a lying conformation is the ground state for a metallic (11,11)CNT. Cooperation and competition between perylene–perylene and perylene–CNT interactions cause these possible perylene conformations inside CNTs. However, the electronic structure of the CNT encapsulating the perylene molecules is found to be insensitive to the molecular conformation.

A comparative study of small 3d-metal oxide (FeO)n, (CoO)n, and (NiO)n clusters

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (40) ◽  
pp. 27858-27867 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Gutsev ◽  
K. G. Belay ◽  
K. V. Bozhenko ◽  
L. G. Gutsev ◽  
B. R. Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Oxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Oxide Clusters ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation

Geometrical and electronic structures of the 3d-metal oxide clusters (FeO)n, (CoO)n, and (NiO)n are computed using density functional theory with the generalized gradient approximation in the range of 1 ≤ n ≤ 10.

First principle calculations of hydrogen sulfide adsorption and dissociation on pure Pd (111) and Au (111), and alloy Pd/Au (111) and Au/Pd (111) surfaces

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 1450065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Liu ◽  
Xue-Ye Wang ◽  
Ya-Li Wan
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Sulfide ◽  
Metal Surfaces ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Dissociation Process ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Band Center ◽  
Plane Wave Method ◽  
Adsorption Energies ◽  
Adsorption And Dissociation

The hydrogen sulfide adsorption and dissociation on pure Pd (111) and Au (111), alloy Pd / Au (111) and Au / Pd (111) surfaces have been investigated using the pseudo-potential plane wave method within the generalized-gradient approximation density functional theory (GGA+DFT). The results show that H 2 S tends to be adsorbed on top site, HS prefers to locate on bridge site, and the S and H locate on fcc site on various surfaces. Compared the adsorption of sulfur-containing species and hydrogen on pure and alloy metal surfaces, a similar trend of adsorption energies on the metal surfaces ( Pd / Au (111) > Pd (111) > Au (111) > Au / Pd (111)) is found. In addition, the dissociation process on the Pd (111) and Pd / Au (111) surfaces is predicted to be exothermic. However, on Au (111) and Au / Pd (111), the dissociation process is endothermic. The work reveals that H 2 S dissociation is more likely to happen on Pd / Au (111) surface. Finally, the adsorption energies of adsorbate on metal surfaces have strong correlation with the d-band center. The d-band center moves away from the Fermi level, and the adsorption energy decreases. According to the LDOS analysis, the inner Au atoms of Pd / Au (111) can enhance the top-layer d-band intensity, whereas the inner Pd atoms of Au / Pd (111) cause the opposite effect. The further electronic state analysis reveals the interaction between H 2 S and metal surfaces.

Electronic Structures of Vacancy Defective Chiral (6,2) SiC Nanotubes

2017 ◽  
Vol 896 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Ke Jian Li ◽  
Hong Xia Liu
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
First Principle ◽  
Defect Level ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
First Principle Calculations ◽  
Silicon Carbide Nanotubes

Vacancy defects are common defects formed in the syntheses of silicon carbide nanotubes (SiCNTs) and seriously impact the electronic structures of the nanotubes. With first-principle calculations based on density functional theory (DFT), vacancy defective (6,2) SiCNTs are studied. Vacancies form a pair of fivefold and ninefold rings. Carbon vacancy introduces an occupied defect level near the top of the valence band and an unoccupied level in the conduction band. Three defect levels are found in the band gap of the SiCNT with a silicon vacancy. These results are helpful for investigations on SiCNT devices and sensors.

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