Ab Initio study of the crystal structure and the elastic properties of the Mo0.85Nb0.15B3 compound under pressure.

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (63) ◽  
pp. 3453-3461
Author(s):  
J. León-Flores ◽  
M. Romero ◽  
J. Rosas-Huerta ◽  
R. Escamilla
Keyword(s):  
Debye Temperature ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Poisson Ratio ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Ab Initio Study ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Cauchy Pressure

ABSTRACTThe elastic constants, elastic modulus, anisotropy, Debye temperature, and sound velocity properties of Mo0.85Nb0.15B3 were investigated by first-principles calculations under pressure based on the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) proposed by Perdew–Burke-Ernzerhof (PBE). Employing the stress-strain method and the Voigt-Reuss-Hill approximations, were calculated the elastic properties of single and polycrystalline crystals; Bulk modulus (B), Young modulus (E), Poisson ratio (ν), Pugh ratio (G/B), Debye temperature and the Cauchy pressure terms. The calculated ν, Cauchy pressure, and Pugh ratio G/B values indicate that Mo0.85Nb0.15B3 shows a transition from brittle to ductile under pressure. Finally, the Density of States decreases as pressure increases.

Structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of A15-type compounds V3X (X = Ir, Pt and Au) from first-principles calculations

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (35) ◽  
pp. 1650414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingliang Wang ◽  
Zhe Chen ◽  
Dong Chen ◽  
Cunjuan Xia ◽  
Yi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Debye Model ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Experimental Values

The structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of the A15 structure V3Ir, V3Pt and V3Au were studied using first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT) within generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and local density approximation (LDA) methods. The results have shown that both GGA and LDA methods can process the structural optimization in good agreement with the available experimental parameters in the compounds. Furthermore, the elastic properties and Debye temperatures estimated by LDA method are typically larger than the GGA methods. However, the GGA methods can make better prediction with the experimental values of Debye temperature in V3Ir, V3Pt and V3Au, signifying the precision of the calculating work. Based on the E–V data derived from the GGA method, the variations of the Debye temperature, coefficient of thermal expansion and heat capacity under pressure ranging from 0 GPa to 50 GPa and at temperature ranging from 0 K to 1500 K were obtained and analyzed for all compounds using the quasi-harmonic Debye model.

First-Principles Investigation on Elastic Constants of TiN under High Pressure

2013 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Kittiya Prasert ◽  
Pitiporn Thanomngam ◽  
Kanoknan Sarasamak
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Constants ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Shear Distortion ◽  
Calculated Lattice Parameter

Elastic constants of NaCl-type TiN under pressure were investigated by first-principles calculations within both local density approximation (LDA) and Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof generalized-gradient approximation (PBE-GGA). At ambient pressure, the calculated lattice parameter, bulk modulus, and elastic constants of NaCl-type TiN are in well agreement with other available values. Under pressure, all elastic constants,C11,C12, andC44, are found to increase with pressure.C11, which is related to the longitudinal distortion, increases rapidly with pressure whileC12andC44which are related to the transverse and shear distortion, respectively, are much less sensitive to pressure.

FIRST-PRINCIPLES INVESTIGATION OF THE ELECTRONIC, ELASTIC AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF SUPERCONDUCTING MgB2

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1450057 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONGYING LU ◽  
JIANPING LONG ◽  
LIJUN YANG ◽  
WEN HUANG
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Sound Velocity ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Function Theory ◽  
Density Function Theory ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Anisotropy Index ◽  
Longitudinal Sound Velocity

The electronic structure, elastic properties, Debye temperature and thermal conductivity of MgB 2 are investigated by using the first-principles density function theory within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The calculated elastic constants indicate that the MgB 2 is mechanically stable. The shear modulus, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, σ, the ratio B/G and universal anisotropy index are also calculated. Finally, the averaged sound velocity, longitudinal sound velocity, transverse sound velocity, Debye temperature and thermal conductivity are obtained.

Barrier to Migration of the Intrinsic Defects in Silicon in Different Charged System Using First-principles Calculations

2005 ◽  
Vol 864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Diffusion Behavior ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Charged System ◽  
And Diffusion

AbstractUsing density functional theory (DFT) calculations within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), we have investigated the structure, energies and diffusion behavior of Si defects including interstitial, vacancy, FFCD and divacancy in various charged states.

First Principles Calculations on Cu-Doped TiO2

2015 ◽  
Vol 1101 ◽  
pp. 70-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Plane Wave ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Geometry Optimization ◽  
Titanium Atom ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Cutoff Energy

The electronic and optical properties of tetragonal rutile TiO2 are investigated by first principles calculations using plane-wave pseudopotentials. Generalized gradient approximation proposed by Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (GGA-PBE) is employed with Vanderbilt’s ultrasoft pseudopotentials (USPs) for the geometry optimization. The cutoff energy 380 eV and Monkhorst-Pack (MP) grid of size 5 x 5 x 8 is used to study the electronic properties of TiO2. Besides, the optical properties of TiO2 are studied using a mesh size of 9 x 9 x 9. A periodic supercell of size 2a x 2b x 2c is created and a single Copper (Cu) atom directly substitutes the titanium atom. The geometry is optimized at cutoff energy 440 eV with MP grid of size 3 x 3 x 8 and a denser k-points mesh of size 6 x 6 x 6 is used for the investigation of optical properties.

Stability of α Phase in Ti Alloys Containing Al or Zr from First-Principles Calculations

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 1831-1835
Author(s):  
Zhong Bo Zhou ◽  
Hong Chao Kou ◽  
Xiang Yi Xue ◽  
Hui Chang ◽  
Li Jun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Principles ◽  
Plane Waves ◽  
Repulsive Interaction ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Ti Alloys ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
The Stability

The energetic and electronic structure of α-type Ti1-xXx (X=Al and Zr, x=0.0625, 0.125, 0.185, 0.250, 0.3125and 0.375) binary alloys were calculated by the method of supercell and augmented plane waves plus local orbitals within generalized gradient approximation. The results show that the formation energy decreases with the composition of Al, while increases with composition of Zr, which indicate that α phase can be enhanced by increasing the Al contents while weaken by increasing Zr contents. The DOS results shows that the Fermi levels of Ti1-x Al x and Ti 1-x Zr x fall on a dip of a DOS curve, which means the α structure of these alloys is stable. When the Al content is increased, the charge transfer between the Al and its neighbors becomes more evident, and enhance the stability of the α phase. With an increase of Zr content, repulsive interaction between two Ti atoms strengthen, which result in the α phase stability decrease.

scholarly journals First Principles Calculations on Elastic, Thermodynamic and Electronic Properties of Co2Zr and Co2Ti at High Temperature and Pressure

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2097
Author(s):  
Mi-An Xue ◽  
Xiaoli Yuan ◽  
Cheng Zhong ◽  
Peng Wan
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Debye Model ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
High Temperature And Pressure ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

Co2Zr and Co2Ti are both cubic crystals with a Cu2Mg-type structure. The elastic, thermodynamic and electronic properties of the intermetallic compounds Co2Zr and Co2Ti are investigated by using ab initio plane-wave pseudopotential density functional theory (PWPDFT) and generalized gradient approximation (GGA) under high temperature and pressure. The partially calculated results are consistent with the available experimental data. The elastic properties of Co2Zr and Co2Ti under high pressure were first studied by first principles calculations. The results indicate that the elastic constants, elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio are functions of pressure, indicating that the effect of pressure on the ductility and anisotropy is significant. The thermodynamic properties are also calculated by the quasi-harmonic Debye model. In the range of 0~100 GPa pressure and 0~1500 K temperature, the Debye temperature Θ, the heat capacity CV and the thermal expansion α vary with pressure and temperature. Co2Ti has a higher Debye temperature than Co2Zr under the same pressure. Decreasing temperature and increasing pressure have the same effects on CV and α. The electron density difference and density of states of Co2Zr and Co2Ti are finally investigated. The results show that both Co2Zr and Co2Ti are typically metal crystals but Co2Zr has greater covalence than Co2Ti.

Optical Properties of β-Si3N4 Studied from First-Principles Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 490-495 ◽  
pp. 3253-3256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Chen ◽  
Kui Yang
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Pseudo Potential ◽  
Good Agreement

A detailed theoretical study of the optical properties of β-Si3N4 has been carried out by means of first-principles calculations using the plane-wave pseudo-potential method with generalized gradient approximation for the exchange and correlation functional. The calculated maximum absorption coefficient is 312000, which is in good agreement with the other calculated result. β-Si3N4 can be used as a photo-electronic material because its absorption curve has an abrupt limit at low energy region. The light beam with the frequency of 7eV～15eV can easily traverse the β-Si3N4 crystal. For the dielectric function, the strongest peaks are located at 6.5 and 9.0eV for the real and imaginary parts, respectively. Moreover, the calculated static dielectric constant is 3.21. Actually speaking, our calculated results should be testified by experiments in the near future.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE XB2(X = Ag, Au) COMPOUNDS: A FIRST-PRINCIPLES STUDY

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1350046
Author(s):  
HAVVA BOGAZ OZISIK ◽  
KEMAL COLAKOGLU ◽  
ENGIN DELIGOZ
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Debye Model ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Correlation Effects ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Exchange Correlation ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation

The thermodynamic properties of AgB 2 and AuB 2 compounds in AlB 2 and OsB 2-type structures are investigated from first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) using projector augmented waves (PAW) potentials within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) for modeling exchange-correlation effects, respectively. Specifically, using the quasi-harmonic Debye model, the effects of pressure and temperature, up to 100 GPa and 1400 K, on the bulk modulus, Debye temperature, thermal expansion, heat capacity and the Grüneisen parameter are calculated successfully and trends are discussed.

Thermoelectric properties of half-Heusler ZrNiPb by using first principles calculations

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (53) ◽  
pp. 47953-47958 ◽  
Author(s):  
San-Dong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Orbit Coupling ◽  
Spin Orbit Coupling ◽  
Spin Orbit ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation

We investigate the electronic structures and thermoelectric properties of a recently synthesized half-Heusler ZrNiPb compound by using a generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and GGA plus spin–orbit coupling (GGA + SOC).

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