First-principles investigation of nonmetal doped single-layer BiOBr as a potential photocatalyst with a low recombination rate

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (27) ◽  
pp. 15354-15364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. Obeid ◽  
C. Stampfl ◽  
A. Bafekry ◽  
Z. Guan ◽  
H. R. Jappor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Recombination Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Bismuth Oxyhalides ◽  
Nonmetal Doping

Nonmetal doping is an effective approach to modify the electronic band structure and enhance the photocatalytic performance of bismuth oxyhalides.

Ab initio calculation on the Optical Properties of AA- Stacked two dimensional Graphene, Silicene, Germanene, and Stanene

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Rita John ◽  
Benita Merlin
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Complex Refractive Index ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Optical Region

In this study, we have analyzed the electronic band structure and optical properties of AA-stacked bilayer graphene and its 2D analogues and compared the results with single layers. The calculations have been done using Density Functional Theory with Generalized Gradient Approximation as exchange correlation potential as in CASTEP. The study on electronic band structure shows the splitting of valence and conduction bands. A band gap of 0.342eV in graphene and an infinitesimally small gap in other 2D materials are generated. Similar to a single layer, AA-stacked bilayer materials also exhibit excellent optical properties throughout the optical region from infrared to ultraviolet. Optical properties are studied along both parallel (||) and perpendicular ( ) polarization directions. The complex dielectric function (ε) and the complex refractive index (N) are calculated. The calculated values of ε and N enable us to analyze optical absorption, reflectivity, conductivity, and the electron loss function. Inferences from the study of optical properties are presented. In general the optical properties are found to be enhanced compared to its corresponding single layer. The further study brings out greater inferences towards their direct application in the optical industry through a wide range of the optical spectrum.

scholarly journals Temperature effects on the electronic band structure of PbTe from first principles

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
José D. Querales-Flores ◽  
Jiang Cao ◽  
Stephen Fahy ◽  
Ivana Savić
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Temperature Effects ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Electronic Band

First-principles studies of the elastic and magnetic properties of monolayer CrN

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tai Ma ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Xu Li ◽  
Min Pu
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Strain Analysis ◽  
Exchange Interactions ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Graphene Monolayer ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Spin Electronics

Two-dimensional (2D) materials with robust ferromagnetism properties have high potentials for application in the field of spintronics. However, extensively pursued 2D sheets, including pure graphene, monolayer BN, and layered transition metal dichalcogenides, are either nonmagnetic or weakly magnetic. The elastic, electronic and magnetic properties of monolayer CrN are calculated using the plane wave pseudo potential method based on first-principles density function theory. Upon determining through calculation that the structure of the monolayer CrN nanosheet is stable, its layer modulus [Formula: see text] shows that its strain resistance is stronger than that of graphene. Through strain analysis, materials with a monolayer CrN type of structure can be obtained. It is determined that 10% of the change in equilibrium area is still applicable to the 2D EOS, showing that this structure is quite stable. The spin-polarized electronic band structure is also calculated under different plane symmetry strains. The plane strain can be used to effectively adjust the metallic and magnetic properties of the material. Analyses of the band structure and density of states reveal that this material is half-metallic, where the origin of the ferromagnetism is related to [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text] exchange interactions between the Cr and N atoms. Monolayer CrN has semimetallic properties and strong ferromagnetic (FM) properties. The FM effect can enhance the stability of the material. The results show that monolayer CrN is a semimetallic material with good elastic properties and a strong FM property. This material is therefore expected to have good application rospects in the field of spin electronics.

First-principles DFT computation and X-ray spectroscopy study of the electronic band structure and optical constants of Cu2HgGeS4

2020 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 106287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan V. Vu ◽  
A.A. Lavrentyev ◽  
B.V. Gabrelian ◽  
V.A. Tkach ◽  
Khang D. Pham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Optical Constants ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Spectroscopy Study ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
X Ray

FIRST-PRINCIPLES STUDIES ON THE ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF LuPd2Si2

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (32) ◽  
pp. 5929-5934 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. JEONG
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Spin Orbit Coupling ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Structure Scheme

The electronic band structure of LuPd 2 Si 2 was studied based on the density functional theory within local density approximation and fully relativistic schemes. The Lu 4f states are completely filled and have flat bands around -5.0 eV. The fully relativistic band structure scheme shows that spin–orbit coupling splits the 4f states into two manifolds, the 4f7/2 and the 4f5/2 multiplet.

First Principles Calculations of Electronic Band Structure and Optical Properties of Cr-Doped ZnO

2009 ◽  
Vol 113 (19) ◽  
pp. 8460-8464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luyan Li ◽  
Weihua Wang ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Xindian Liu ◽  
Qinggong Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Doped Zno

scholarly journals Intriguing electronic, optical and photocatalytic performance of BSe, M2CO2 monolayers and BSe–M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) van der Waals heterostructures

RSC Advances ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-52
Author(s):  
M. Munawar ◽  
M. Idrees ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
H. U. Din ◽  
B. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Van Der Waals ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Van Der Waals Heterostructures ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Functional Theory

Using density functional theory calculations, we have investigated the electronic band structure, optical and photocatalytic response of BSe, M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) monolayers and their corresponding BSe–M2CO2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) van der Waals heterostructures.

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