scholarly journals A DFT Study of the Impact of Doping on the Electronic and Optical Properties of Indium Nitride Nanocage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amarjyoti Das ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Indium Nitride ◽  
Wavelength Region ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are used to investigate the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the significant fullerene-like cage of In12N12 nanoclusters with Zn (group II) and Si (group IV) dopants. In terms of formation energies and binding energies, the structural stability of the nanocages were studied. It has been seen that stability of the structure is slightly increases with the inclusion of doping. The study found that both the dopants significantly reduce the energy gap of the In12N12 nanocluster. The electronic properties of the In12N12 nanocluster seems to be sensitive to dopants, and it could be altered by a specific impurity. Moreover, electronic properties such as density of states (DOS) analysis, dipole moment, HOMO energies, LUMO energies, energy gaps, chemical potential, electron affinity, ionization potential, hardness, and electrophilicity index are also discussed. The optical absorption spectra of pure and doped nanocages were computed using TDDFT formalism. The maximum wavelength of the pure In12N12 nanocage is moved towards higher wavelength region within the infrared region after doping with Zn and Si, indicating a redshift.

First principles calculations of structural, electronic and optical properties of InN compound

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (05) ◽  
pp. 1550028 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Graine ◽  
R. Chemam ◽  
F. Z. Gasmi ◽  
R. Nouri ◽  
H. Meradji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Indium Nitride ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Pressure Derivative ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties

We carried out ab initio calculations of structural, electronic and optical properties of Indium nitride ( InN ) compound in both zinc blende and wurtzite phases, using the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave method (FP-LAPW), within the framework of density functional theory (DFT). For the exchange and correlation potential, local density approximation (LDA) and generalized gradient approximation (GGA) were used. Moreover, the alternative form of GGA proposed by Engel and Vosko (EV-GGA) and modified Becke–Johnson schemes (mBJ) were also applied for band structure calculations. Ground state properties such as lattice parameter, bulk modulus and its pressure derivative are calculated. Results obtained for band structure of these compounds have been compared with experimental results as well as other first principle computations. Our results show good agreement with the available data. The calculated band structure shows a direct band gap Γ → Γ. In the optical properties section, several optical quantities are investigated; in particular we have deduced the interband transitions from the imaginary part of the dielectric function.

The Structural Stabilities and Electronic Properties of Orthorhombic and Rhombohedral LaCrO3 — A First-Principles Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 622-623 ◽  
pp. 734-738
Author(s):  
Qing Gong Song ◽  
Ling Ling Song ◽  
Hui Zhao ◽  
Tong Wei ◽  
Jian Hai Kang
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Nano Materials ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Self Consistent Field ◽  
Wide Energy ◽  
Equilibrium Structures

The equilibrium structures of orthorhombic LaCrO3(O-LaCrO3) and rhombohedral LaCrO3(R-LaCrO3) crystals were investigated by using the plane-wave self consistent field (PWSCF) method based on density functional theory (DFT). The optimized lattice parameters for both phases are in accordance with experimental results reported in literature, confirming the reliability of LSDA+U scheme used in the calculations. We have quantificationally investigated the binding energies and electronic properties of these two types of LaCrO3crystals. The negative total energy and binding energies indicate the ground state property and the good structrual stability of O-LaCrO3crystal, which is important for the preparation of nano materials, the synthesis of ceramic materials made of doped O-LaCrO3crytals, as well as their applications in high technology fields, and predict the metastable property of R-LaCrO3crystal. Furthermore, the band structures show that O-LaCrO3is a direct semiconductor with wide energy gap, while R-LaCrO3is an indirect semiconductor with narrow energy gap. The interaction between Cr and O atoms in O-LaCrO3crystal possesses the character of covalent bonding.

ELECTRONIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF HYDROGENATED SILICON CLUSTERS

1996 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. UDA
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Lattice Relaxation ◽  
Transition Elements ◽  
Silicon Clusters ◽  
Hydrogenated Silicon ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
Relaxation Temperature ◽  
Structurally Stable

Pseudopotential density-functional calculations of structural, electronic, and optical properties of nanoscale silicon clusters are presented. Perfectly hydrogen-saturated clusters are found to be structurally stable. The energy gap shows substantial blueshift and the dipole transition across the gap is allowed. The effect of dehydrogenation upon transition elements is examined, taking into account the lattice relaxation. Temperature dependence of luminescence intensity is also investigated.

scholarly journals Prediction of electronic and optical properties for Zn1-xCdxSeyTe1-y quaternary alloys: First-principles study

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (4 Jul-Aug) ◽  
pp. 041001
Author(s):  
K. Benchikh ◽  
M. Benchehima ◽  
H. A. Bid ◽  
A. Chabane Chaouche
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Quaternary Alloy ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Quaternary Alloys ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
The Density Functional Theory

In the present work, the density functional theory (DFT) was performed for the investigation of the structural, electronic and optical properties of the Zn1-xCdxSeyTe1-y quaternary alloys using the full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method. For the calculations of the structural properties we have used the Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof generalized gradient approximation (GGA-PBEsol). On other hand, the electronic properties have been computed within the local density approximation (LDA) in adding to the Tran-Blaha modified Becker-Johnson (TB-mBJ) approach. Our results indicate that the lattice constant, as well as the bulk modulus and the energy gap for the Zn1-xCdxSeyTe1-y quaternary show almost linear variations on the concentration x (0.125≤x≤0.875). In addition, the simulated band structures for theZn1-xCdxSeyTe1-y quaternary exhibits a direct-gap for all concentrations. Moreover, low bowing parameters are observed. Also, some interesting optical properties such as dielectric constant, refractive index, extinction coefficient, absorption coefficient and reflectivity have been calculated by using the TB-mBJ method.  The results of our computations shows that theZn1-xCdxSeyTe1-y quaternary alloy is a promissing candidate for optoelectronic applications. It is noteworthy that the present work is the first theoretical study of the quaternary of interest using the FP-LAPW calculations.

The electronic and optical properties of SiO2–Al–SiO2 with density functional theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150136
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Tse
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Optoelectronic Device ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Total Thickness ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
Visible Part

In this work, a novel stishovite–aluminum alloy with chemical formula SiO2–Al–SiO2 is proposed. The structural, electronic and optical properties were obtained using GGA-PBE functional. The study of electronic properties of SiO2–Al–SiO2 shows that it has a bandgap energy at 22 meV, compared to a much wider energy gap inside stishovite. The band structure of SiO2–Al–SiO2 reported in this work indicates that the SiO2–Al alloy proposed is found to be a semi-metal. Also, we report a reflectivity of 73% (2.53 eV) and 70% (7.97 eV), based on 8.36 nm of its total thickness. The strong optical absorption at 2.11 eV and 5.79 eV is suggesting the SiO2–Al–SiO2 can be used as both visible part (orange) sensing and the UV photodetectors. Thus, the SiO2–Al alloy can have potential application in optoelectronic device fabrications.

scholarly journals Electronic and Optical Properties of Two-Dimensional Tellurene: From First-Principles Calculations

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1075 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Sang ◽  
Bo Wen ◽  
Shan Gao ◽  
Yonghong Zeng ◽  
Fanxu Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Quantum Confinement Effect ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
Layer Number ◽  
Layer Structures

Tellurene is a new-emerging two-dimensional anisotropic semiconductor, with fascinating electric and optical properties that differ dramatically from the bulk counterpart. In this work, the layer dependent electronic and optical properties of few-layer Tellurene has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT). It shows that the band gap of the Tellurene changes from direct to indirect when layer number changes from monolayer (1 L) to few-layers (2 L–6 L) due to structural reconstruction. Tellurene also has an energy gap that can be tuned from 1.0 eV (1 L) to 0.3 eV (6 L). Furthermore, due to the interplay of spin–orbit coupling (SOC) and disappearance of inversion symmetry in odd-numbered layer structures resulting in the anisotropic SOC splitting, the decrease of the band gap with an increasing layer number is not monotonic but rather shows an odd-even quantum confinement effect. The optical results in Tellurene are layer dependent and different in E ⊥ C and E || C directions. The correlations between the structure, the electronic and optical properties of the Tellurene have been identified. Despite the weak nature of interlayer forces in their structure, their electronic and optical properties are highly dependent on the number of layers and highly anisotropic. These results are essential in the realization of its full potential and recommended for experimental exploration.

The Influence of the Substitution of Transition Metals on Pristine C20: A DFT Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 1760026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debolina Paul ◽  
Jyotirmoy Deb ◽  
Barnali Bhattacharya ◽  
Utpal Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Electronic Absorption Spectra ◽  
Wavelength Region ◽  
Chemical Hardness ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Spectra Analysis ◽  
Doped Fullerenes

The stabilities and reactivities of two transition metal ([Formula: see text], Zn)-doped structures of C[Formula: see text] fullerene have been investigated by density functional theory approach. We have observed a noticeable structural change in pristine C[Formula: see text] due to the substitution of one of its carbon atom by Cu or Zn atom. From our findings, it is found that the energy gap of C[Formula: see text]Cu and C[Formula: see text]Zn increases with respect to pristine C[Formula: see text], thus making the two doped fullerenes more stable than their pristine counterpart. The reactivity parameters such as chemical hardness, chemical potential and electrophilicity index for these structures are also studied. Interestingly, our calculations reveal that both the doped fullerenes obey the maximum hardness principle and minimum electrophilicity principle. Also, from the electronic absorption spectra analysis, it can be inferred that the maximum absorption peak of the two heteroatom-substituted fullerenes C[Formula: see text]Cu and C[Formula: see text]Zn are shifted towards the longer wavelength region as compared to the pure C[Formula: see text] fullerene, which clearly indicates that a red shift is introduced on account of doping.

ELECTRONIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF BaO, BaS, BaSe, BaTe AND BaPo COMPOUNDS UNDER HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (26) ◽  
pp. 3065-3079 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. DRABLIA ◽  
H. MERADJI ◽  
S. GHEMID ◽  
N. BOUKHRIS ◽  
B. BOUHAFS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Dielectric Function ◽  
Imaginary Part ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties

We have performed first-principle full-potential (linear) augmented plane wave plus local orbital calculations (FP-L/APW + l0) with density functional theory (DFT) in local density approximation (LDA) and generalized gradient approximation (GGA), with the aim to determine and predict the electronic and optical properties of rocksalt BaO , BaS , BaSe , BaTe and BaPo compounds. First we present the main features of the electronic properties of these compounds, where the electronic band structure shows that the fundamental energy gap is indirect (Γ–X) for all compounds except for BaO which is direct (X–X). The different interband transitions have been determined from the imaginary part of the dielectric function. The real and imaginary parts of the dielectric function and the reflectivity are calculated. We have presented the assignment of the different optical transitions existing in these compounds from the imaginary part of the dielectric function spectra with respect to their correspondence in the electronic band. We have also calculated the pressure and volume dependence of the optical properties for these compounds.

Effects of dangling bonds and diameter on the electronic and optical properties of InAs nanowires

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (30) ◽  
pp. 23320-23325 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Gordanian ◽  
S. Jalali-Asadabadi ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
S. Rahimi ◽  
M. Yazdani-Kachoei
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dangling Bonds ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic And Optical Properties ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Inas Nanowires

In this article we explore the effects of dangling bonds and diameter on the electronic properties of the wurtzite InAs nanowires (NWs) using the density functional theory.

scholarly journals Exploration of the Mutual Effects Between Cation–π and Intramolecular Hydrogen Bond Interactions in the Different Complexes of Mesalazine with Metal Cations of Alkali and Alkaline-Earth: A DFT Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marziyeh Mohammadi ◽  
Fahimeh Alirezapour ◽  
Azadeh Khanmohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Intramolecular Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Chemical Hardness ◽  
Hydrogen Bond Interactions ◽  
Intramolecular Hydrogen

Abstract In the current research, a comparative study of the interplay effects between cation–π and intramolecular hydrogen bond (IMHB) interactions is performed on the complexes of mesalazine with Li+, Na+, K+, Be2+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ cations using density functional theory (DFT). For this purpose, the mesalazine analogue and the equivalent values of 3-aminobenzoic acid complexes with the cited cations are selected as a set of reference points. In order to understand the mutual effects between these interactions, the descriptors of geometrical, binding energies, topological properties and charge transfer values are examined on complexes using the atoms in molecules (AIM) and natural bond orbital (NBO) analyses. Results indicate that with the exception of Be2+ complex, the coupling simultaneously weakens both of the interactions. Finally, the physical properties such as energy gap, chemical hardness as well as electronic chemical potential of complexes are systematically analyzed by using frontier molecular orbitals.

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