scholarly journals Elastic Properties of Orthorhombic YBa2Cu3O7 under Pressure

Crystals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Chen ◽  
Lili Liu ◽  
Yufeng Wen ◽  
Youchang Jiang ◽  
Liwan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
Elastic Constants ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Elastic Anisotropy ◽  
Elastic Stability ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Conductivity Increase ◽  
Isotropic Pressure ◽  
The Density Functional Theory

The pressure dependence of the lattice and elastic constants of the orthorhombic YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7 are firstly investigated using the first principles calculations based on the density functional theory. The calculated lattice parameters at 0 GPa are in agreement with the available experimental data. By the elastic stability criteria under isotropic pressure, it is predicted that YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7 with and orthorhombic structure is mechanically stable under pressure up to 100 GPa. On the basis of the elastic constants, Pugh’s modulus ratio, Poisson’s ratio, elastic anisotropy, Debye temperature, and the minimum thermal conductivity of YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7 under pressure up to 100 GPa are further investigated. It is found that its ductility, Debye temperature, and minimum thermal conductivity increase with pressure.

Pressure effect on the mechanical and electronic properties of orthorhombic-C20

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (31) ◽  
pp. 1850380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-Li Ma ◽  
Zhi-Fen Fu ◽  
Qun Wei ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
Jian-Ping Zhou
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Superhard Material ◽  
Elastic Anisotropy ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
The Density Functional Theory

A systematic investigation of structural, mechanical, elastic anisotropy and electronic properties of a recently reported novel superhard material orthorhombic [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text]) under pressure is performed utilizing the density functional theory in this work. The crystal structure parameters are obtained at zero as well as at high pressure. Pressure induced elastic constants [Formula: see text], polycrystalline aggregate elastic modulus [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] ratio, and Debye temperature changes for [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text] have been determined. The crystal elastic anisotropies of the ultra-incompressible [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text] are investigated in the pressure range of 0–100 GPa. The Lyakhov–Oganov model is applied to predict the hardness as functions of pressure. The calculated results reveal that [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text] possesses high elastic anisotropy under zero pressure and high pressure, and the hardness of [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text] decreases with pressure, while the Debye temperature behaves with the opposite trend. The results of electronic structure indicate that [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text] exhibits insulator characteristics, and the band gap increases with pressure. This work is expected to provide a useful guide for the future synthesis and application of [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text].

First-principles investigations on structural, elastic and mechanical properties of BNxAs1−x ternary alloys

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 1850152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junqin Zhang ◽  
Huihui Ma ◽  
Bin Zhao ◽  
Qun Wei ◽  
Yintang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Elastic Anisotropy ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Ternary Alloys ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
The One

A systematic investigation of the structural optimization, elastic and mechanical properties of the BN[Formula: see text]As[Formula: see text] ternary alloys are reported in the present work using the density–functional theory with the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) of the exchange–correlation functional. Some of the constants which are used to analyze the properties including elastic constants and modulus, and some parameters describing the elastic anisotropy and Debye temperature are also calculated. Our calculations were performed to evaluate the equilibrium lattice constant and band structure compared with the available theoretical works. On the one hand, our results might be expected to provide a theoretical basis for future study of BN[Formula: see text]As[Formula: see text] alloys towards elastic or mechanical properties. On the other hand, we draw a conclusion that BN[Formula: see text]As[Formula: see text] alloys show direct bandgap when x equals 0.25, 0.5 or 0.75. We obtained the elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio and universal anisotropic index which are used to demonstrate the elastic anisotropy of these alloys which is proved according to our calculations. Also, we calculated the Debye temperature to illustrate covalent interactions and obtained the lower limit of the thermal conductivity for further research.

Physical properties of chalcopyrite-type Cu1−xAgxGaTe2 by first-principles study

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (30) ◽  
pp. 1650373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Xue ◽  
Yi-Ming Ren ◽  
Zheng-Long Hu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Elastic Constants ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Lattice Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Lattice Volume ◽  
Te Material ◽  
Ag Substitution ◽  
Good Agreement

[Formula: see text] is a promising thermoelectric (TE) material for high temperature TE applications. This work systematically investigated the structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text] = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1) by density functional theory. The calculated lattice volume is expanded with the increase of Ag content, but this expansion is anisotropic. The lattice parameter along [Formula: see text]-axis is linear expansion, and along [Formula: see text]-axis is parabolic expansion, which is in good agreement with available experimental data. The phase stability of [Formula: see text] alloy is studied by analyzing the formation energy, cohesive energy and elastic constants. Shear modulus, Young’s modulus, sound velocities, Debye temperature and the minimum thermal conductivity are obtained from the calculated elastic constants. The results show that Ag substitution could reduce the lattice thermal conductivity, which is helpful for improving the TE properties of [Formula: see text].

scholarly journals Pressure Effect on Elastic Constants and Related Properties of Ti3Al Intermetallic Compound: A First-Principles Study

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianshi Zeng ◽  
Rufang Peng ◽  
Yanlin Yu ◽  
Zuofu Hu ◽  
Yufeng Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intermetallic Compound ◽  
Debye Temperature ◽  
Elastic Constants ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Young’S Moduli ◽  
Anisotropic Factor ◽  
Isotropic Pressure

Using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory, the elastic constants and some of the related physical quantities, such as the bulk, shear, and Young’s moduli, Poisson’s ratio, anisotropic factor, acoustic velocity, minimum thermal conductivity, and Debye temperature, are reported in this paper for the hexagonal intermetallic compound Ti 3 Al. The obtained results are well consistent with the available experimental and theoretical data. The effect of pressure on all studied parameters was investigated. By the mechanical stability criteria under isotropic pressure, it is predicted that the compound is mechanically unstable at pressures above 71.4 GPa. Its ductility, anisotropy, and Debye temperature are enhanced with pressure.

First-Principles Study of Ag3Sn, AgZn3 and Ag5Zn8 Intermetallic Compounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 871 ◽  
pp. 254-263
Author(s):  
Zhan Cheng ◽  
Guan Xing Zhang ◽  
Wei Min Long ◽  
Svitlana Maksymova ◽  
Jian Xiu Liu
Keyword(s):  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Elastic Anisotropy ◽  
Constant Density ◽  
Mulliken Population ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Anisotropy Index ◽  
Ionic Bonds

The first-principles calculations by CASTEP program based on the density functional theory is applied to calculate the cohesive energy, enthalpy of formation, elastic constant, density of states and Mulliken population of Ag3Sn、AgZn3 and Ag5Zn8. Furthermore, the elastic properties, bonding characteristics, and intrinsic connections of different phases are investigated. The results show that Ag3Sn、AgZn3 and Ag5Zn8 have stability structural, plasticity characteristics and different degrees of elastic anisotropy; Ag3Sn is the most stable structural, has the strongest alloying ability and the best plasticity. AgZn3 is the most unstable structure, has the worst plasticity; The strength of Ag5Zn8 is strongest, AgZn3 has the weakest strength, the largest shear resistance, and the highest hardness. Ag5Zn8 has the maximum Anisotropy index and Ag3Sn has the minimum Anisotropy index. Ag3Sn、AgZn3 and Ag5Zn8 are all have covalent bonds and ionic bonds, the ionic bonds decrease in the order Ag3Sn>Ag5Zn8>AgZn3 and covalent bonds decreases in the order Ag5Zn8>Ag3Sn>AgZn3.

Structural, elastic, electronic and thermoelectric properties of XPN2 (X = Li, Na): First-principles study

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (21) ◽  
pp. 1950234
Author(s):  
T. Ghellab ◽  
H. Baaziz ◽  
Z. Charifi ◽  
K. Bouferrache ◽  
Ş Uğur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Elastic Anisotropy ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic Parameters ◽  
Linearized Augmented Plane Wave

Based on the density functional theory (DFT) implemented by the wien2k code which uses the full potential linearized augmented plane wave plus local orbitals (APW + lo) method, we have been able to study different physical properties of X[Formula: see text]PN2 (X = Li, Na) chalcopyrite such as structural, electronic, elastic and thermoelectric properties. According to our calculations, we have found that our structural and electronic parameters, such as the lattice parameter, energy bandgap, the tetragonal ratio, the displacement of the anions, are in very good agreement with the previous experimental and theoretical results. Based on the Voigt–Reuss–Hill approximations, we were able to compute the elastic constants: the compressibility, Young’s and the shear’s moduli, the average velocity of the elastic waves, the Debye temperature and the Poisson’s coefficient of the chalcopyrite LiPN2 and NaPN2. The elastic anisotropy is estimated and further illustrated by the three-dimensional (3D) direction of Young’s and Bulk’s moduli. Finally, using the semi-classical Boltzmann theory implemented in the BolzTraP code, we calculated the transport properties such as the Seebeck coefficient, the thermal electrical conductivity and the figure of merit of these materials.

Study of first principles on anisotropy and elastic constants of YAl3 compound

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-363
Author(s):  
Tahsin Özer
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Constants ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Anisotropic Behavior ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Generalized Gradient Approximation ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Quantum Espresso

Using the density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the structural optimization of the YAl3 compound was performed on the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) with quantum ESPRESSO (QE) software. Elastic constants were calculated after the optimization process. Polycrystalline quantities, such as bulk and shear modulus, Young’s modulus, and Poisson’s ratio, were determined using calculated elastic constants. The anisotropy of the compound was studied in detail. As a result of the calculations made, it was observed that the YAl3 compound exhibited mechanically stable structure and anisotropic behavior. In the ht2-YAl3 phase, the effect of pressure on physical properties was investigated in detail. The obtained results were compared with the existing experimental and other theoretical data.

First-Principles Calculation of Elastic Constants for FeP

2013 ◽  
Vol 321-324 ◽  
pp. 1761-1765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Ying Li ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Qi Zhi Cao ◽  
Yi Fang Ouyang
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Constants ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Formation Enthalpy ◽  
Density Functional Theory Method ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Electronic Density ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Good Agreement

The elastic constants of FeP with orthorhombic structure were calculated by using the density-functional theory method. The formation enthalpy, electronic density of states, bulk modulus, and lattice parameters of orthorhombic FeP were also calculated. All of the results are in good agreement with the experimental data and theoretical results available. The results indicate that orthorhombic FeP intermetallic compound is brittleness.

scholarly journals Large Bandgap Topological Insulator in Oxide APoO3 (A = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra) Perovskite: An Ab Initio Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143
Author(s):  
Chi-Hsuan Lee ◽  
Jen-Chuan Tung
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Constants ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electric Polarization ◽  
Surface Band ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Conduction Channel ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Surface Conduction ◽  
Theory Framework

Under the density functional theory framework, we have calculated the electronic and elastic properties of APoO3 (A = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra) cubic perovskites. We found that CaPoO3, SrPoO3, BaPoO3, and RaPoO3 are topological insulators (TIs) with very large bandgaps of 0.861, 0.871, 0.820, and 0.810 eV, respectively. The nontrivial band topology together with the Z2 topological number of APoO3 perovskite are investigated. We also theoretically determine the three independent elastic constants C11, C12, and C44 of the APoO3 perovskite. The bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and anisotropy factor are also calculated from the obtained elastic constants. We found that the Debye temperature for the APoO3 perovskite is around 330-370 K. In the bulk APoO3 perovskite, if the center Po atom is shifted 0.09Å away from the center, the induced electric polarization is quite large, being around 0.02 C/m2. In the surface band calculation, we found that both AO and PoO2 surfaces give rise to contributions to the conduction channel. If the Po atom moves both in-plane and out-of-plane, we show that both electric polarization and topologically protect surface conduction states exist in APoO3 perovskite, indicating that these oxide APoO3 perovskites are ferroelectric TIs and might be useful for spintronic applications.

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