scholarly journals Density Functional Theory Study of Metal and Metal-Oxide Nucleation and Growth on the Anatase TiO2(101) Surface

Computation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Leila Kalantari ◽  
Fabien Tran ◽  
Peter Blaha
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Oxide ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Magnetic Moments ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Anatase Tio2 ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Transition Electron Microscopy ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen

Experimental studies have shown the possible production of hydrogen through photocatalytic water splitting using metal oxide (MOy) nanoparticles attached to an anatase TiO2 surface. In this work, we performed density functional theory (DFT) calculations to provide a detailed description of the stability and geometry of MxOy clusters M = Cu, Ni, Co, Fe and Mn, x = 1–5, and y = 0–5 on the anatase TiO2(101) surface. It is found that unsaturated 2-fold-coordinated O-sites may serve as nucleation centers for the growth of metal clusters. The formation energy of Ni-containing clusters on the anatase surface is larger than for other M clusters. In addition, the Nin adsorption energy increases with cluster size n, which makes the formation of bigger Ni clusters plausible as confirmed by transition electron microscopy images. Another particularity for Ni-containing clusters is that the adsorption energy per atom gets larger when the O-content is reduced, while for other M atoms it remains almost constant or, as for Mn, even decreases. This trend is in line with experimental results. Also provided is a discussion of the oxidation states of M5Oy clusters based on their magnetic moments and Bader charges and their possible reduction with oxygen depletion.

scholarly journals Competitive Adsorption of H2O and SO2 on Catalytic Platinum Surfaces: a Density Functional Theory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marietjie J. Ungerer ◽  
David Santos-Carballal ◽  
Cornelia G.C.E. van Sittert ◽  
Nora H. de Leeuw
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Sulphur Dioxide ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Competitive Adsorption ◽  
Hydrogen Adsorption ◽  
Surface Reactivity ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Sulphur Poisoning ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen

ABSTRACT Platinum has been widely used as the catalyst of choice for the production of hydrogen in the hybrid sulphur (HyS) cycle. In this cycle, water (H2O) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) react to form sulphuric acid and hydrogen. However, the surface reactivity of platinum towards H2O and SO2 is not yet fully understood, especially considering the competitive adsorption that may occur on the surface. In this study, we have carried out density functional theory calculations with long-range dispersion corrections [DFT-D3-(BJ)] to investigate the competitive effect of both H2O and SO2 on the Pt (001), (011) and (111) surfaces. Comparing the adsorption of a single H2O molecule on the various Pt surfaces, it was found that the lowest adsorption energy (Eads = -1.758 eV) was obtained for the dissociative adsorption of H2O on the (001) surface, followed by the molecular adsorption on the (011) surface (Eads = -0.699 eV) and (111) surface (Eads = -0.464 eV). For the molecular SO2 adsorption, the trend was similar, with the lowest adsorption energy (Eads = -2.471 eV) obtained on the (001) surface, followed by the (011) surface (Eads = -2.390 eV) and (111) surface (Eads = -1.852 eV). During competitive adsorption by H2O and SO2, the SO2 molecule will therefore preferentially adsorb onto the Pt surface. If the concentration of SO2 increases, self-reaction between two neighbouring SO2 molecules may occur, leading to the formation of sulphur monoxide (SO) and -trioxide (SO3) on the surface, which could lead to sulphur poisoning of the Pt catalytic surface. Keywords: Platinum, water, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen, adsorption, density functional theory.

scholarly journals Density functional theory insights into the bonding of CH3OH and CH3O with Ir(111) surface

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thong Le Minh Pham ◽  
Khoa Thanh Phung ◽  
Thang Viet Ho ◽  
Thi Anh Le ◽  
An Thai Thi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Structure ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen ◽  
Charge Analysis ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: Understanding the adsorption characteristics of CH3OH and CH3O on the noble metal surfaces is essential for designing better catalysts for the on-board production of hydrogen from CH3OH. This study aims to provide insights into the adsorption behavior of these molecules on Ir(111) surface. Methods: The adsorption structure, the adsorption energy, and the bonding mechanism of CH3OH and CH3O with Ir(111) surface were investigated by means of the density functional theory (DFT) calculations and the Bader charge analysis. Results: The DFT results show that the adsorption of CH3OH and CH3O is driven by the formation of Ir–O bond at the top site of the surface by the overlap of O-2p and Ir-5d orbitals. The overlap of these orbitals is greater in the absorption of CH3O, resulting in stronger adsorption energy of CH3O (2.23 eV vs. 0.32 eV). In agreement with the adsorption strength, the charge transfer from CH3O to the surface is significantly larger than from CH3OH (0.386 e vs. 0.073 e). Conclusion: Although driven by the same adsorption bond, the difference in the molecular characteristics leads to a marked difference in the absorption strength of CH3OH and CH3O on Ir(111) surface.

Magnetism and Half-Metallicity in (100) Surface of Inverse Heusler Mn2CoSb

2014 ◽  
Vol 1015 ◽  
pp. 377-380
Author(s):  
Tao Chen ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Yin Zhou ◽  
Hong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Heusler Alloy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Magnetic Moments ◽  
Surface States ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Half Metallicity ◽  
Functional Theory

Using the first-principles calculations within density functional theory (DFT), we investigated the electronic and magnetic properties of (100) surface of inverse Heusler alloy Mn2CoSb with five different terminations. Our work reveals that the surface Mn atom moves to vacuum while surface Co atom moves to slab. Moreover, duo to the reason that the surface atom lost half of the nearest atoms with respect to the bulk phase, resulting in the decrease of hybridization, the atom-resolved spin magnetic moments of surface atoms are enhanced. Further investigation on DOS and PDOS showed that half-metallicity was preserved only in SbSb-termination while was destroyed in MnCo-, MnSb-, MnMn-, and CoCo-termination due to the appearance of surface states.

scholarly journals Influence of Varying Functionalization on the Peroxidase Activity of Nickel(II)–Pyridine Macrocycle Catalysts: Mechanistic Insights from Density Functional Theory

Computation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Jerwin Jay E. Taping ◽  
Junie B. Billones ◽  
Voltaire G. Organo
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Proton Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Stoichiometric Ratio ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Pendant Arm ◽  
Spin Singlet

Nickel(II) complexes of mono-functionalized pyridine-tetraazamacrocycles (PyMACs) are a new class of catalysts that possess promising activity similar to biological peroxidases. Experimental studies with ABTS (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), substrate) and H2O2 (oxidant) proposed that hydrogen-bonding and proton-transfer reactions facilitated by their pendant arm were responsible for their catalytic activity. In this work, density functional theory calculations were performed to unravel the influence of pendant arm functionalization on the catalytic performance of Ni(II)–PyMACs. Generated frontier orbitals suggested that Ni(II)–PyMACs activate H2O2 by satisfying two requirements: (1) the deprotonation of H2O2 to form the highly nucleophilic HOO−, and (2) the generation of low-spin, singlet state Ni(II)–PyMACs to allow the binding of HOO−. COSMO solvation-based energies revealed that the O–O Ni(II)–hydroperoxo bond, regardless of pendant arm type, ruptures favorably via heterolysis to produce high-spin (S = 1) [(L)Ni3+–O·]2+ and HO−. Aqueous solvation was found crucial in the stabilization of charged species, thereby favoring the heterolytic process over homolytic. The redox reaction of [(L)Ni3+–O·]2+ with ABTS obeyed a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio, followed by proton transfer to produce the final intermediate. The regeneration of Ni(II)–PyMACs at the final step involved the liberation of HO−, which was highly favorable when protons were readily available or when the pKa of the pendant arm was low.

A Density Functional Theory Study of Coniferyl Alcohol Intermonomeric Cross Linkages in Lignin - Three-Dimensional Structures, Stabilities and the Thermodynamic Control Hypothesis

Holzforschung ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Durbeej ◽  
L.A. Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Density Functional Theory Study ◽  
Thermodynamic Control ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Quantitative Correlation ◽  
Control Hypothesis

Summary Density functional theory methods are utilized to investigate structural features and stabilities of the most common lignin dimerization products. It is found that intra-molecular hydrogen bonding acts as a stabilizing force in the lowest-energy conformer(s) of several different dimeric lignin structures. Furthermore, the calculations show that the hypothesis of thermodynamic control of monolignol dimerization accounts for some of the results obtained in experimental studies aimed at determining the ratios of intermonomeric linkages. A quantitative correlation between experimentally observed ratios and calculated relative energies cannot, however, be pointed out.

Density Functional Theory Calculations of Arsenic(III) Structures on Perfect TiO2 Anatase (1 0 1) Surface

2011 ◽  
Vol 233-235 ◽  
pp. 491-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Yu ◽  
Yue Liu ◽  
Zhi Gang Wei ◽  
Gui Qiang Diao ◽  
Ming Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Function Method ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
The World

There are many areas in the world where the ground water has been contaminated by arsenic. One process to purify the water is to use TiO2 to adsorb the arsenic. As the TiO2 surface can be cleaned and reused, it has a promising potential as a water purifier. In this paper, the plane-wave function method, based on the density functional theory, has been used to calculate the structures of arsenic(III) on a perfect TiO2 anatase (1 0 1) surface. All the arsenic(III) solution species such as H3AsO3, H2AsO3-1, HAsO3-2 and AsO3-3 are put onto the surface with many different possible structures to obtain the adsorption energy. Based on the adsorption energy, the bidentate binuclear (BB) adsorption configurations of arsenic(III) on the surface are more favorable at low concentrations, whereas BB form and monodentate mononuclear (MM) form may coexist at higher concentrations. The models and results fit well with published experimental results. The results and conclusions will be of benefit to further research on arsenite adsorption and its photocatalytic oxidation on a TiO2 surface.

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