scholarly journals Energetics of Oxygen Interstitials in Cr and V

2004 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian S. Good ◽  
Evan Copland
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Oxygen Solubility ◽  
Interstitial Oxygen ◽  
Oxide Compound ◽  
Densities Of States ◽  
Bcc Structure ◽  
Total Energies

ABSTRACTDissolved oxygen in group IIIA-VA (Nb, Ti, Zr, Y) based alloys is a fundamental problem, affecting both mechanical properties and oxidation resistance, yet details of the phenomenon are poorly understood. In these alloys, oxygen is more stable dissolved in the metal than as an oxide-compound. In contrast, alloys based on Ni, Fe, Al and Cr exhibit almost no oxygen solubility. To improve the performance of Nb and Ti based alloys it is necessary to understand the differences in oxygen solubility between these two groups of metals. As a first step we considered the energetics of interstitial oxygen in α-V and α-Cr. Both of these metals have a BCC structure, yet the oxygen solubility in V is much higher than that in Cr. We obtain total energies, densities of states and population analyses using the CASTEP plane-wave pseudopotential density functional computer code. The differences in the energetics and electronic structures of the two materials, particularly the partial densities of states associated with the interstitial oxygen, are discussed.

Density Functional Theory Studies of Electronic Structures and Hyperfine Interactions of Muonium in Imidazole

2015 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 134-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pek Lan Toh ◽  
Shukri Sulaiman ◽  
Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Ibrahim ◽  
Lee Sin Ang
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Hyperfine Interactions ◽  
Geometry Optimization ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Total Energies ◽  
Structure Calculations

We carried out ab initio electronic structure calculations in the frameworks of the Density Functional Theory (DFT) to study the electronic structures and hyperfine interaction of muonium (Mu) in imidazole (C3H4N2) and 1–methylimidazole (CH3C3H3N2). The local energy minima and hyperfine interactions of the Mu trapped at the three studies sites were determined by performing geometry optimization procedure. The results show the total energies for all three studied sites are close to one another. The Mu hyperfine interactions were also determined, with the corresponding values vary from 343.00 MHz to 471.28 MHz for the imidazole–Mu cluster, and from 380.21 MHz – 465.57 MHz to 475.93 MHz for the cluster of 1–methylimidazole–Mu, respectively.

Electronic Structure of Li-Impurities in ZnSe.

1989 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Oguchi ◽  
T. Sasaki ◽  
H. Katayama-Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Lattice Relaxation ◽  
Interstitial Site ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Tetrahedral Interstitial Site ◽  
Total Energies ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Impurity Sites

AbstractElectronic properties of ZnSe with a Li impurity are investigated with use of the local-density-functional approach. The electronic structures are calculated for different impurity sites by taking the neighboring lattice relaxation into account. By comparing their total energies, the stability of the Li impurity in ZnSe is discussed. It is proposed that the Li impurity at the substitutional Zn site might be unstable to the tetrahedral interstitial site with an ionization of Li and a vacancy at the Zn site.

Cluster Models for Point Defect Structure in La2CuO4+δ

1994 ◽  
Vol 341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Wu ◽  
D. E. Ellis ◽  
T. O. Mason
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Defect Structure ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Interstitial Oxygen ◽  
Discrete Variational Method ◽  
Densities Of States ◽  
Infinite Crystal ◽  
Oxygen Excess ◽  
Point Defect Structure

AbstractWe report theoretical studies on oxygen excess defect structure of lanthanum cuprate, La2CuO4+δ, using the Local Density formalism. The self-consistent Discrete Variational method has been used to find energy levels, densities of states, charge transfer, wavefunctions and potentials for a fragment consisting of N atoms embedded in the infinite crystal. Various possible interstitial oxygen positions and relative stability have been studied, including the structure suggested by Chaillout, et al. on the basis of neutron diffraction. Calculated electronic structures have been used to predict defect-related spectroscopic consequences.

Ab initio study of the effect of oxygen vacancy on magnetism in Co doped ZnO

2013 ◽  
Vol 1494 ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Lardjane ◽  
G. Merad ◽  
N. Fenineche ◽  
H.I. Faraoun ◽  
A. Billard
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Vacancy ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Magnetic Moments ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Total Energies ◽  
Effect Of Oxygen ◽  
Co Doped

ABSTRACTThe effect of oxygen vacancy (VO) on the electronic and magnetic properties of ZnCoO was studied with first principle methods based on density functional theory (DFT). Calculations were performed, on a periodic 3×3×3 wurtzite supercell of ZnO which consists of 108 atoms with two Co ions substituted for two Zn atoms, using the generalized gradient approximation with Hubbard U correction method (GGA+U). We have studied the interatomic exchange interaction with and without VO for different configurations with different magnetic atom lattice arrangements. The total energies, electronic structures and magnetic moments were calculated for each configuration.

The Lattice Stability of Ti, Zr and Hf in an Ultra-Soft Pseudopotential Method of the First-Principles

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 2203-2209
Author(s):  
Hui Jin Tao ◽  
Jian Yin
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Lattice Stability ◽  
Lattice Constants ◽  
Densities Of States ◽  
Total Energies ◽  
Projector Augmented Wave ◽  
Atomic Populations ◽  
State Increase

The lattice constants, total energies and densities of states of Ti, Zr and Hf in ⅣB group with different crystalline structures have been calculated, and the results have been compared with the results of the projector augmented wave (PAW) method in first-principles, CALPHAD and experiments. It is found that the results of lattice stability in this paper agree completely with those of the PAW method in first-principles and agree well with those of CALPHAD. Further analyses of lattice stability from electronic structures show that the crystalline Ti,Zr and Hf with hcp structures have the obvious character of stable phases, but fcc and bcc structures have the character of metastable and unstable phases, agreeing with the results of total energy calculations. It is found from the analyses of atomic populations that the transiton numbers of electrons from the s state to the p and d states for the hcp, fcc and bcc crystals decrease with the increase in elemental period, and the transiton number of electrons from the s state to the p state decrease dramatically, but the transiton from the s state to the d state increase dramatically, leading to much more number of electrons in the d state than that in the s or p state, stronger cohesion or higher cohesive energy between atoms in heavy metals and accordingly the stabler lattice in these heavier metals.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of α-Fe2O3, Ag/α-Fe2O3 and S/α-Fe2O3

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Cuihua Zhao ◽  
Baishi Li ◽  
Xi Zhou ◽  
Jianhua Chen ◽  
Hongqun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Peak Strength ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
High Symmetry ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Absorption Peak ◽  
Calculation Results

The electronic structures and optical properties of pure, Ag-doped and S-doped α-Fe2O3 were studied using density functional theory (DFT). The calculation results show that the structure of α-Fe2O3 crystal changes after Ag and S doping, which leads to the different points of the high symmetry of Ag-doped and S-doped α-Fe2O3 with that of pure α-Fe2O3 in the energy band, as well as different Brillouin paths. In addition, the band gap of α-Fe2O3 becomes smaller after Ag and S doping, and the optical absorption peak shifts slightly toward the short wavelength, with the increased peak strength of S/α-Fe2O3 and the decreased peak strength of Ag/α-Fe2O3. However, the optical absorption in the visible range is enhanced after Ag and S doping compared with that of pure α-Fe2O3 when the wavelength is greater than 380 nm, and the optical absorption of S-doped α-Fe2O3 is stronger than that of Ag-doped α-Fe2O3.

scholarly journals Atoms in Highly Symmetric Environments: H in Rhodium and Cobalt Cages, H in an Octahedral Hole in MgO, and Metal Atoms Ca-Zn in C20 Fullerenes

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1281
Author(s):  
Zikri Altun ◽  
Erdi Ata Bleda ◽  
Carl Trindle
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Coordination Number ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Tetragonal Pyramidal ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions

An atom trapped in a crystal vacancy, a metal cage, or a fullerene might have many immediate neighbors. Then, the familiar concept of valency or even coordination number seems inadequate to describe the environment of that atom. This difficulty in terminology is illustrated here by four systems: H atoms in tetragonal-pyramidal rhodium cages, H atom in an octahedral cobalt cage, H atom in a MgO octahedral hole, and metal atoms in C20 fullerenes. Density functional theory defines structure and energetics for the systems. Interactions of the atom with its container are characterized by the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) and the theory of non-covalent interactions (NCI). We establish that H atoms in H2Rh13(CO)243− trianion cannot be considered pentavalent, H atom in HCo6(CO)151− anion cannot be considered hexavalent, and H atom in MgO cannot be considered hexavalent. Instead, one should consider the H atom to be set in an environmental field defined by its 5, 6, and 6 neighbors; with interactions described by QTAIM. This point is further illustrated by the electronic structures and QTAIM parameters of M@C20, M=Ca to Zn. The analysis describes the systematic deformation and restoration of the symmetric fullerene in that series.

scholarly journals Ab Initio Study of Martensitic Transformation in NiTiPt High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6878
Author(s):  
Xiaolan Yang ◽  
Jiaxiang Shang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Martensitic Transformation ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Ab Initio Study ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Phase Transition Temperatures ◽  
Martensite Structure

The crystal structures and martensitic transformation of Ti50Ni50−xPtx alloys (x = 0, 6.25, 8.33, 10.42, 12.5, 18.75, 25) were studied by means of density functional theory (DFT). The computational results indicate that the lattice parameters of Ti-Ni-Pt alloys continuously increase with increasing the Pt content. It is found that at ≤ 12.5 at.% Pt, the martensite structure is monoclinic B19′ phase, and the energy differences between parent and martensite phases (ΔE) decrease slightly with a minimum observed at 6.25 at.% Pt. However, when the Pt content is increased to around 15 at.%, the most stable martensite phase is the orthorhombic B19 structure, and the ΔE increases sharply with Pt concentration. It was found that the phase transition temperatures are closely related to the energy differences ΔE between parent and martensite phases. The electronic structures of martensite B19 and B19′ phases are also discussed.

The Quantum Length Dependence of Conductance in Molecular Device: An Ab Initio Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 663-665 ◽  
pp. 519-522
Author(s):  
Cai Juan Xia ◽  
Han Chen Liu ◽  
Ying Tang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Transport ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Device ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Length Dependence ◽  
Molecular Conductance ◽  
Homo Lumo ◽  
Molecular Compounds

By Applying Nonequilibrium Green’s Function Formalism Combined First-Principles Density Functional Theory, we Investigate the Electronic Transport Properties of Thiophene and Furan Molecules with Different Quantum Length. the Influence of HOMO-LUMO Gaps and the Spatial Distributions of Molecular Orbitals on the Electronic Transport through the Molecular Device Are Discussed in Detail. the Results Show that the Transport Behaviors Are Determined by the Distinct Electronic Structures of the Molecular Compounds. the Length Dependence of Molecular Conductance Exhibits its Diversity for Different Molecules.

Electronic structure of the thermoelectric materials PbTe and AgPb18SbTe20 from first-principles calculations

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengxian Lu ◽  
Zigang Shen ◽  
Xing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Partial Density ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Linearized Augmented Plane Wave

To investigate the effects of substituting Ag and Sb for Pb on the thermoelectric properties of PbTe, the electronic structures of PbTe and AgPb18SbTe20 were calculated by using the linearized augmented plane wave based on the density-functional theory of the first principles. By comparing the differences in the band structure, the partial density of states (PDOS), the scanning transmission microscope, and the electron density difference for PbTe and AgPb18SbTe20, we explained the reason from the aspect of electronic structures why the thermoelectric properties of AgPb18SbTe20 could be improved significantly. Our results suggest that the excellent thermoelectric properties of AgPb18SbTe20 should be attributed in part to the narrowing of its band gap, band structure anisotropy, the much extrema and large DOS near Fermi energy, as well as the large effective mass of electrons. Moreover, the complex bonding behaviors for which the strong bonds and the weak bonds are coexisted, and the electrovalence and covalence of Pb–Te bond are mixed should also play an important role in the enhancement of the thermoelectric properties of the AgPb18SbTe20.

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