scholarly journals Effects of Al-Impurity Type on Formation Energy, Crystal Structure, Electronic Structure, and Optical Properties of ZnO by Using Density Functional Theory and the Hubbard-U Method

Materials ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsuan-Chung Wu ◽  
Hsing-Hao Chen ◽  
Yu-Ren Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Formation Energy ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Hubbard U

scholarly journals Tuning the optoelectronic properties of hematite with rhodium doping for photoelectrochemical water splitting using density functional theory approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rauf ◽  
Muhammad Adil ◽  
Shabeer Ahmad Mian ◽  
Gul Rahman ◽  
Ejaz Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Formation Energy ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Functional Theory

AbstractHematite (Fe2O3) is one of the best candidates for photoelectrochemical water splitting due to its abundance and suitable bandgap. However, its efficiency is mostly impeded due to the intrinsically low conductivity and poor light absorption. In this study, we targeted this intrinsic behavior to investigate the thermodynamic stability, photoconductivity and optical properties of rhodium doped hematite using density functional theory. The calculated formation energy of pristine and rhodium doped hematite was − 4.47 eV and − 5.34 eV respectively, suggesting that the doped material is thermodynamically more stable. The DFT results established that the bandgap of doped hematite narrowed down to the lower edge (1.61 eV) in the visible region which enhanced the optical absorption and photoconductivity of the material. Moreover, doped hematite has the ability to absorb a broad spectrum (250–800) nm. The enhanced optical absorption boosted the photocurrent and incident photon to current efficiency. The calculated results also showed that the incorporation of rhodium in hematite induced a redshift in optical properties.

Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Non-Metals (N, F, P, Cl, S)-Doped Cubic NaTaO3 by Density Functional Theory

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1245-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Lin Han ◽  
Xiao Jing Wang ◽  
Yan Hong Zhao ◽  
Chang He Tang
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Absorption Edge ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Red Shift ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Photoactive Materials ◽  
Metal Doped

Electronic structure and optical properties of non-metals (N, S, F, P, Cl) -doped cubic NaTaO3 were investigated systematically by density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that the substitution of (N, S, P, Cl) for O in NaTaO3 was effective in narrowing the band-gap relative to the F-doped NaTaO3. The larger red shift of the absorption edge and the higher visible light absorption at about 520 nm were found for the (N and P)-doped NaTaO3. The excitation from the impurity states to the conduction band may account for the red shift of the absorption edge in an electron-deficiency non-metal doped NaTaO3. The obvious absorption in the visible light region for (N and P)-doped NaTaO3 provides an important guidance for the design and preparation of the visible light photoactive materials.

Bandgap control and optical properties of β-Si3N4 by single- and co-doping from a first-principles simulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (14) ◽  
pp. 1850178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Lu ◽  
Xu Gao ◽  
Junqiang Ren ◽  
Cuixia Li ◽  
Xin Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Formation Energy ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Charge Density Difference ◽  
Co Doped

Bandgap tailoring of [Formula: see text]-Si3N4 is performed by single and co-doping by using density functional theory (DFT) of PBE functional and plane-wave pseudopotential method. The results reveal that a direct bandgap transfers into an indirect one when single-doped with As element. Also, a considerate decrease of bandgap to 0.221 eV and 0.315 eV is present for Al–P and As–P co-doped systems, respectively, exhibiting a representative semiconductor property that is characteristic for a narrower bandgap. Compared with other doped systems, Al-doped system with formation energy of 2.67 eV is present for a more stable structure. From charge density difference (CDD) maps, it is found that the blue area between co-doped atoms increases, illustrating an enhancement of covalent property for Al–P and Al–As bonds. Moreover, a slightly obvious “Blue shift” phenomenon can be obtained in Al, Al–P and Al–As doped systems, indicating an enhanced capacity of responses to light, which contributes to the insight for broader applications with regard to photoelectric devices.

Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Cu-Doped SnO2

2014 ◽  
Vol 716-717 ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Min Xu
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Absorption Spectrum ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Of State ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Reflectivity Spectrum

based on Density Functional Theory, we investigated the optical structures and the electronic properties of Cu doped SnO2with density of 12.5%, including band structure, the density of state (dos), Dielectric function and optical absorption spectrum. The results show that Fermi level access conduction band gradually with the doped density. It has enhanced the electrical and metal property of material. The peaks of reflectivity spectrum and absorption spectrum correspond density of state.

Exploring the role of vacancy defects in the optical properties of LiMgPO4

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (28) ◽  
pp. 16244-16257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pampa Modak ◽  
Brindaban Modak
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Structure Calculation ◽  
Hybrid Density Functional Theory ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Vacancy Defects ◽  
Hybrid Density Functional

A systematic electronic structure calculation employing hybrid density functional theory has been carried out to explore the role of all possible vacancy defects in neutral and charged states in the optical properties of LiMgPO4.

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