First Principles Study on Rutile SnO2 Improving Gas Sensor Properties of Porous SnO2-In2O3 Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 828-834
Author(s):  
Yu Cao ◽  
Xiao Long Zhou ◽  
Jian Chun Cao ◽  
Yuan Yuan Peng ◽  
Jing Chao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Gas Sensor ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Co Adsorption ◽  
Gas Sensitivity ◽  
Rutile Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sensor Properties ◽  
Reduced Surface

we built the rutile SnO2 to study SnO2 improving gas sensor properties for rutile structure of SnO2 existing in the SnO2-In2O3 composite materials by X-ray analysis. The surface (110) of SnO2 is a stable structure by analysis of surface energy. Compared with oxidized surface (110), reduced surface (110) has better conductivity and stability. As a result, the CO adsorption changes the electric conductivity of the whole reductive (110) surface, and leads to the deviation of Fermi energy. Therefore, it is an important reason affecting gas sensor properties of the SnO2-In2O3 composite materials. By calculating and simulating the density functional first-principal, the research of the adsorption of rutile SnO2 towards CO provides a theoretical foundation for the argument of the gas sensitivity of porous SnO2-In2O3 composite materials towards CO with the increasing of SnO2 contents.

scholarly journals The Adsorption and Sensing Performances of Ir-modified MoS2 Monolayer toward SF6 Decomposition Products: A DFT Study

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Hongcheng Liu ◽  
Feipeng Wang ◽  
Kelin Hu ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Yuyang Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Gas Adsorption ◽  
Dft Method ◽  
Orbital Theory ◽  
Gas Sensitivity ◽  
Decomposition Products ◽  
Mos2 Monolayer ◽  
Characteristic Decomposition ◽  
Sensing Material

In this paper, the Ir-modified MoS2 monolayer is suggested as a novel gas sensor alternative for detecting the characteristic decomposition products of SF6, including H2S, SO2, and SOF2. The corresponding adsorption properties and sensing behaviors were systematically studied using the density functional theory (DFT) method. The theoretical calculation indicates that Ir modification can enhance the surface activity and improve the conductivity of the intrinsic MoS2. The physical structure formation, the density of states (DOS), deformation charge density (DCD), molecular orbital theory analysis, and work function (WF) were used to reveal the gas adsorption and sensing mechanism. These analyses demonstrated that the Ir-modified MoS2 monolayer used as sensing material displays high sensitivity to the target gases, especially for H2S gas. The gas sensitivity order and the recovery time of the sensing material to decomposition products were reasonably predicted. This contribution indicates the theoretical possibility of developing Ir-modified MoS2 as a gas sensor to detect characteristic decomposition gases of SF6.

Low-dimensional HfS2 as SO2 adsorbent and gas sensor: Effect of water and sulfur vacancies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Bouheddadj ◽  
Tarik Ouahrani ◽  
Gbèdodé Wilfried KANNHOUNON ◽  
Boufatah Reda ◽  
Sumeya Bedrane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Dft Calculations ◽  
Gas Sensor ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Sensor Effect ◽  
Low Dimensional

First-principles based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed to investigate the interaction of two-dimensional (2D) HfS2 with SO2, a harmful gas with implications for climate change. In particular,...

Powder X-ray diffraction of Metastudtite, (UO2)O2(H2O)2

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Rodriguez ◽  
Philippe E. Weck ◽  
Joshua D. Sugar ◽  
Thomas J. Kulp
Keyword(s):  
Powder Diffraction ◽  
Diffraction Data ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Powder Diffraction Data ◽  
Structural Refinement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Unit Cells

There has been some confusion in the published literature concerning the structure of Metastudtite (UO2)O2(H2O)2 where differing unit cells and space groups have been cited for this compound. Owing to the absence of a refined structure for Metastudtite, Weck et al. (2012) have documented a first-principles study of Metastudtite using density functional theory (DFT). Their model presents the structure of Metastudtite as an orthorhombic (space group Pnma) structure with lattice parameters of a = 8.45, b = 8.72, and c = 6.75 Å. A Powder Diffraction File (PDF) database entry has been allocated for this hypothetical Metastudtite phase based on the DFT modeling (see 01-081-9033) and aforementioned Dalton Trans. manuscript. We have obtained phase pure powder X-ray diffraction data for Metastudtite and have confirmed the model of Weck et al. via Rietveld refinement (see Figure 1). Structural refinement of this powder diffraction dataset has yielded updated refined parameters. The new cell has been determined as a = 8.411(1), b = 8.744(1), and c = 6.505(1) Å; cell volume = 478.39 Å3. There are only subtle differences between the refined structure and that of the first-principles model derived from DFT. Notably, the b-axis is significantly contracted in the final refinement as compared with DFT. There were also subtle changes to the U1, O1, and O3 atom positions. Tabulated powder diffraction data (d's and I's) for the Metastudtite have been derived from the refined model and these new values can serve to augment the PDF entry 01-081-9033 with a more updated entry based on observed X-ray powder diffraction data.

THE Ge(001) SURFACE RECONSTRUCTION: DFT AND MCS

1999 ◽  
Vol 06 (06) ◽  
pp. 1045-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
YOSHIHIDE YOSHIMOTO ◽  
YOSHIMICHI NAKAMURA ◽  
HIROSHI KAWAI ◽  
MASARU TSUKADA ◽  
MASATOSHI NAKAYAMA
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Diffraction Experiment ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Flip Flop ◽  
X Ray

The problem of relative energetic stabilities of the high order reconstructions of the Ge(001) surface is revisited by a more refined first-principles calculation based on density functional theory. Using this result, we performed a Monte Carlo simulation of the phase transition, and obtained 315 K as the transition temperature of p(2× 1) → c(4× 2). This reproduces fairly well the transient temperature (250–350 K) observed by an X-ray diffraction experiment. The obtained geometry of the c(4× 2) structure compares well with an X-ray diffraction experiment. The potential energy curves of flip-flop motions of both single dimer and dimer in type-P defect are also obtained.

scholarly journals Structural and electronic properties of the spinel Li4Ti5O12

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (46) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarantuya Lkhagvajav ◽  
Namsrai Tsogbadrakh ◽  
Enkhjargal Enkhbayar ◽  
Sevjidsuren Galsan ◽  
Pagvajav Altantsog
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Properties ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Structural And Electronic Properties ◽  
Hubbard U ◽  
Uv Visible

In this study, the structure and electronic properties of the spinel compound Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) are investigated both theoretical and experimental methods. The experimental studies of structural and electronic properties were performed by X-ray diffraction and UV-visible spectroscopy. The first principles calculations allowed to establish the relationship between the structure and electronic properties. The spinel type structure of LTO is refined by the Rietveld analysis using the X-ray diffraction (XRD). The band gap of LTO was determined to be 3.55 eV using the UV-visible absorption spectra. The Density functional theory (DFT) augmented without and with the Hubbard U correction (GGA and GGA +U+J0) is used to elucidate the electronic structure of LTO. We have performed systematic studies of the first principles calculations based on the GGA and GGA+U for the crystal structure and electronic properties of spinel LTO. We propose that a Hubbard U correction improves the DFT results.

scholarly journals Operando XANES from first-principles and its application to iridium oxide

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (19) ◽  
pp. 10807-10818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Nattino ◽  
Nicola Marzari
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Absorption Spectra ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Applied Potential ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Continuum Description ◽  
X Ray Absorption

Density-functional theory calculations augmented with a continuum description of the electrochemical environment are implemented to simulated X-ray absorption spectra as a function of the applied potential.

Topological properties of Sb(111) surface: A first-principles study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Shuangxi ◽  
Zhang Ping
Keyword(s):  
Time Reversal ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Bilayer Film ◽  
Time Reversal Symmetry ◽  
First Principles Calculations ◽  
Topological Properties ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Topological States ◽  
Reduced Surface

Abstract First-principles calculations based on density functional theory were performed to systematically study the electronic properties of the thin film of antimony in (111) orientation. Considering the spinorbit interaction, for stoichiometric surface, the topological states keep robust for six-bilayer case, and can be recovered in the three-bilayer film, which are guaranteed by time-reversal symmetry and inverse symmetry. For reduced surface doped by non-magnetic Bi or magnetic Mn atom, localized three-fold symmetric features can be identified. Moreover, band structures show that the non-trivial topological states stand for non-magnetic substitutional Bi atom, while can be eliminated by adsorbed or substitutional magnetic Mn atom.

scholarly journals Effect of Gold Electronic State on the Catalytic Performance of Nano Gold Catalysts in n-Octanol Oxidation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Pakrieva ◽  
Ekaterina Kolobova ◽  
Yulia Kotolevich ◽  
Laura Pascual ◽  
Sónia A. C. Carabineiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Co Adsorption ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Dark Field ◽  
Gold Content ◽  
Drift Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nano Gold ◽  
Pretreatment Conditions

This study aims to identify the role of the various electronic states of gold in the catalytic behavior of Au/MxOy/TiO2 (where MxOy are Fe2O3 or MgO) for the liquid phase oxidation of n-octanol, under mild conditions. For this purpose, Au/MxOy/TiO2 catalysts were prepared by deposition-precipitation with urea, varying the gold content (0.5 or 4 wt.%) and pretreatment conditions (H2 or O2), and characterized by low temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), scanning transmission electron microscopy-high angle annular dark field (STEM HAADF), diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared (DRIFT) spectroscopy of CO adsorption, temperature-programmable desorption (TPD) of ammonia and carbon dioxide, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Three states of gold were identified on the surface of the catalysts, Au0, Au1+ and Au3+, and their ratio determined the catalysts performance. Based on a comparison of catalytic and spectroscopic results, it may be concluded that Au+ was the active site state, while Au0 had negative effect, due to a partial blocking of Au0 by solvent. Au3+ also inhibited the oxidation process, due to the strong adsorption of the solvent and/or water formed during the reaction. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations confirmed these suggestions. The dependence of selectivity on the ratio of Brønsted acid centers to Brønsted basic centers was revealed.

First-principles study of nitrogen and carbon monoxide adsorptions on silicene

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (25) ◽  
pp. 1650176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuying Zhong ◽  
Fanghua Ning ◽  
Fengya Rao ◽  
Xueling Lei ◽  
Musheng Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Co Adsorption ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Energies ◽  
Charge Calculations

Atomic adsorptions of N, C and O on silicene and molecular adsorptions of N2 and CO on silicene have been investigated using the density functional theory (DFT) calculations. For the atomic adsorptions, we find that the N atom has the most stable adsorption with a higher adsorption energy of 8.207 eV. For the molecular adsorptions, we find that the N2 molecule undergoes physisorption while the CO molecule undergoes chemisorption, the corresponding adsorption energies for N2 and CO are 0.085 and 0.255 eV, respectively. Therefore, silicene exhibits more reactivity towards the CO adsorption than the N2 adsorption. The differences of charge density and the integrated charge calculations suggest that the charge transfer for CO adsorption ([Formula: see text]0.015[Formula: see text]) is larger than that for N2 adsorption ([Formula: see text]0.005[Formula: see text]). This again supports that CO molecule is more active than N2 molecule when they are adsorbed onto silicene.

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