Edge-functionalization of blue phosphorene nanoribbons: Studied from first-principle methods

Through density functional theory calculations, the impact of edge functionalization with O, OH, and alternate termination of them (OHO) on the structural stabilities, electronic and magnetic properties of blue phosphorene nanoribbons (BPNR) are mainly investigated. The formation energies demonstrate that the O-termination on the BPNRs is the most stable, and OHO-termination is more stable than OH-termination, besides the ab initio dynamic simulation show that they are all thermal dynamically stable at room temperature. Both the ground structures of O- and OH-BPNRs are spin-polarized semiconductors, while OH-functionalized BPNRs are nonmagnetic semiconductors. As the ribbon width increasing, the band gaps of O-aBPNRs tend to 1.04 eV, but that of OH-aBPNRs tend to 1.97 eV, comparable with the band gap of single-layer blue phosphorene, since it is dominated by pz electrons of the inner P atoms. In contrast, the influence of OHO-termination on GNRs, SiNRs, and black PNRs are also studied. Our results demonstrate that OHO-terminated GNRs and SiNRs are not a simple summation of O- and OH-terminated GNRs and SiNRs, and they are nonmagnetic stable both with zigzag and armchair edges, presenting metallic properties. While the OHO-terminated black PNRs present similar electronic and magnetic properties with OHO-terminated blue PNRs, and both the OHO-terminated zigzag and armchair edges are spin-polarized stable. These results provide potential help in the fields of band gap engineering and the designing of phosphorus-based spin devices with control over spin in spintronics.     

First-principles study on the influence of biaxial strain on the electronic and magnetic properties of defective blue phosphorene

Regulating the magnetic state of 2D materials is becoming increasingly important for the next generation of spintronic devices. In this study, the first-principles calculation method is used to study the synergistic modulating effect of biaxial strain and vacancy defects on the magnetic properties of blue phosphorene. Results show that only Single Vacancy (SV) doping magnetizes the intrinsic blue phosphorene, Double Vacancy-1 (DV-1), Double Vacancy-2 (DV-2) and Double Vacancy-3 (DV-3) doped blue phosphorene are magnetized under biaxial strain. The magnetic states of SV, DV-1, DV-2 and DV-3 systems change with the intensity of biaxial strain. In some cases, the magnetic moment of the system can be changed from 0 μB to 4 μB. The biaxial strain affects the partially bonding structure near the defects, changes the position of the dangling bond, and thereby adjusts the magnetic state. Our research provides positive guidance for the future application of blue phosphorene in the semiconductor field.     

碱金属在磷烯表面吸附，迁移行为的第一性原理研究

利用基于密度泛函理论的平面波赝势方法研究了碱金属（Li、Na、K）−磷烯体系,分析了体系的吸附性质、电学性质和迁移行为. 结果表明：碱金属在磷烯表面的最稳定吸附位都是H位.吸附过程中电荷由碱金属原子转移到磷烯,碱金属−磷烯体系表现出一定的离子性. 碱金属−磷烯体系的吸附能从大到小为ΔELi−磷烯大于ΔEK−磷烯大于ΔENa−磷烯. Li→Na→K,随着原子序数的递增,体系的离子性逐渐增强;碱金属原子越来越容易在磷烯表面迁移.     

Tunable magnetism through edge functionalization in zigzag green phosphorene nanoribbons

Ab initio density-functional theory calculations with spin polarization are performed to explore magnetic properties in zigzag green phosphorene nanoribbons (ZGPNRs) with no passivation or edge-saturated by H, OH and O chemical species. It is found that antiferromagnetic order at intra-edges is the most energetically favorable for the pristine and oxygen passivated ribbons, while H- or OH-saturated ZGPNRs show nonmagnetic order. It indicates that edge states arising from the unsaturated bonds are vital for the formation of the magnetic moment in the ZGPNRs. The magnitude of the edge magnetism in the pristine and O-saturated ZGPNRs is comparable to that in zigzag black phosphorene nanoribbons. Electronic band structures, spin densities and spd-orbital projected density of states for the studied pristine and O-passivated ZGPNRs are further analyzed to study their electronic properties. The magnetic and electronic properties discovered in the ZGPNRs may suggest potential applications in future spintronics and electronics.     

Computing surface dipoles and potentials of self-assembled monolayers from first principles

We discuss methodological aspects of first principles calculations of surface dipoles and potentials in general, and surface-adsorbed self-assembled monolayers in particular, using density functional theory with a slab/super-cell approach. We show that calculations involving asymmetric slabs may yield highly erroneous results for the surface dipole and demonstrated the efficacy of a simple dipole correction scheme. We explain the importance of the electrostatic dipole distribution, show how to compute it, and establish conditions for the equivalence of calculations for the dipole distribution and the electrostatic potential distribution.     

Electronic and transport properties of zigzag-edge monolayer/bilayer phosphorene nanoribbon junctions under a perpendicular electric field

We study the electronic and transport properties of monolayer/bilayer/bilayer (ML/BL/BL) and monolayer/bilayer/monolayer (ML/BL/ML) zigzag-edge phosphorene nanoribbon (ZPNR) junctions modulated by a perpendicular electric field (PEF). Within the tight-binding model Hamiltonian and by adopting the nonequilibrium Green's function, it is demonstrated that some oscillating conductance plateaus appear for the junctions, and the conductances are suppressed by the applied PEF. Interestingly, the direction of the PEF has different influence on the conductance of both junctions. We further present separately the band structures of the left lead, the central region and right lead, to reveal the reason for different conductance behavior in detail. Our results show that the ML/BL/BL ZPNR junction may be more suitable for the usage of field effect transistor than the ML/BL/ML ZPNR one under a PEF. Moreover, a PEF can be applied to distinguish the bottom−bottom and bottom−up configurations for the ML/BL/ML ZPNR junction.     

A first principles study on the full-Heusler compound Mn2CuSi

Using a state-of-the-art full-potential electronic structure method within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), we study the electronic structure and magnetic properties of the Mn₂CuSi full-Heusler alloy. Calculations show that CuHg₂Ti-type structure alloy is a half-metallic ferrimagnet with the Fermi level (ε_F) being located within a tiny gap of the minority-spin density of states. The conduction electron at ε_F keeps a 100% spin polarization. A total spin moment, which is mainly due to the antiparallel configurations of the Mn partial moments, is −1.00μ_B for a wide range of equilibrium lattice parameters. Simultaneously, the small spin magnetic moments of Cu and Si atoms are antiparallel. The gap mainly originates from the hybridization of the d states of the two Mn atoms. Thus, Mn₂CuSi may be the compound of choice for further experimental investigations.     

Hydrogen adsorption on graphene: a first principles study

We present a systematic ab initio study of atomic hydrogen adsorption on graphene. The characteristics of the adsorption process are discussed in relation with the hydrogenation coverage. For systems with high coverage, the resultant strain due to substrate relaxation strongly affects H atom chemisorption. This leads to local structural changes that have not been pointed out to date, namely localized surface curvature. We demonstrate that the hydrogen chemisorption energy barrier is independent of the optimization technique and system size, being associated with the relaxation and rehybridization of the sole adsorbent carbon atom. On the other hand, the H desorption barrier is very sensitive to a correct structural relaxation and is also dependent on the degree of system hydrogenation.     

Magnetic structure of double perovskites Ca2MWO6 (M=Co, Ni): A first principles study

First principles calculations have been performed to study the electronic and magnetic structures of double perovskites Ca₂MWO₆ (M=Co, Ni) using full potential linearized augmented plane wave method. The density of states and spin magnetic moments are calculated and we have examined the valence states of Co, Ni and W ions. The results predict the half-metallic ground state of Ca₂CoWO₆ and the insulating nature of Ca₂NiWO₆.     

Theoretical study of enhanced ferromagnetism and tunable magnetic anisotropy of monolayer CrI3 by surface adsorption

Magnetic anisotropy energy (MAE) plays a key role for 2D magnetic materials, which have attracted significant attention for their promising applications in spintronic devices. Based on first-principles calculations, we have investigated the influence of surface adsorption on the ferromagnetism and MAE of monolayer CrI₃. We find that Li adsorption can dramatically enhance its ferromagnetism, and tune its easy magnetization axis to the in-plane direction from original out-of-plane at certain coverage of Li. The monotonic enhancement of in-plane magnetism in CrI₃ as the coverage of Li increases are attributed to electrostatic doping induced by charge transfer between Li atoms and I atoms, as supported by the charge doping simulation. The tunable robust magnetic anisotropy may open new promising applications of CrI₃–based materials in spintronic devices.     

Theoretical study for magnetic effect in dissociative adsorption of oxygen to a platinum monolayer on Ni(110) surface

We investigate oxygen dissociative adsorption to a platinum monolayer on Ni(110) surface (Pt/Ni(110)) by density functional theory. We have shown that the activation barrier on Pt/Ni(110) is lower than that on a clean Pt(001) surface. This may be due to the effect of magnetization of Pt surface. The reason of decrease of activation barrier can be attributed to the flow of electrons from oxygen to platinum surface because the d orbitals have spin polarization at the Fermi level where the down spin d orbitals are unoccupied.     

Competitive adsorption of polymers on metal nanoparticles

We investigate the effect of system properties and adsorption sequence on competitive adsorption of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polystyrene (PS) on narrowly polydispersed cobalt (Co) nanoparticles (D ∼ 27 nm). The adsorbed layer composition is studied using thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). We find that adsorbed layers of PS are completely displaced by PMMA when the solvent is a common good solvent. An adsorbed layer of only PMMA is also obtained through competitive adsorption from a common good solvent. However, in a selective solvent that is poor for PS, sequential adsorption leads to the formation of mixed layers.     

Copper adsorption on magnetite-loaded chitosan microspheres: A kinetic and equilibrium study

A composite of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles and the biopolymer chitosan, chemically crosslinked, was prepared as microspheres and used to adsorb copper ions, which were chosen as a model of contaminant metal in water.     

A first principles study on newly proposed (Ca/Sr/Ba)Fe2Bi2 compounds with their parent compounds

The structural, electronic, bonding and magnetic properties of newly proposed iron-based compounds viz., CaFe₂Bi₂, SrFe₂Bi₂, BaFe₂Bi₂ with their Fermi surface topology are reported here for the first time by means of first principles calculation. All these properties of newly proposed compounds are compared and analysed along with their respective parent compounds namely (Ca,Sr,Ba)Fe₂As₂.     

NO在Ir(111)表面吸附与解离的第一性原理研究

本文系统研究了NO在Ir(111)表面的吸附,解离,以及可能的N_2生成机理.结果表明,顶位吸附的NO,其解离能垒较高(3.17 eV),不会发生解离,而三重Hcp和Fcc空位吸附的NO发生解离,能垒分别为1.23和1.28 eV.N_2是唯一的生成物,不会有副产物N_2O的产生.其最可能的反应路径为N和NO经过N_2O中间体而生成N_2,而不是直接N提取和N-N聚合产生N_2的机理.     

原子分子在Pt(100)表面吸附的第一性原理研究

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原子分子在Pt(100)表面吸附的第一性原理研究

本文系统研究了H、N、O、C、S等原子,N_2、NH_3、NO、CO等分子和CH_3、CH、CH_2和OH等自由基在Pt(100)表面的吸附.从能量上来看,吸附能力从小到大的顺序是N_2NH_3COCH_3NOHOHNCH2OSCHC.原子类吸附物中H、N、O的最稳定吸附位均为桥位,而S、C则倾向于四重空位.所研究的分子吸附物(N_2、NH3、CO、NO),N_2和NH_3有且只有一种顶位吸附结构,CO和NO均优先吸附在空位.自由基吸附物(CH、CH_2、CH_3、OH)在Pt(100)表面上的吸附,CH_3优先吸附在顶位,CH_2、OH它们的最稳定吸附位均为桥位.原子、分子和自由基吸附后,会引起Pt(100)原子层间距的改变.     

Au掺杂CNT吸附NO的第一性原理研究

碳纳米管(CNT)对于气体有超强的敏感性,可用于制备基于CNT的有害气体传感器.本文采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理研究Au掺杂CNT对NO和O_2的吸附特性.对吸附能、最终吸附距离、电荷转移量、态密度等的分析显示,Au掺杂使得CNT与NO间的交互作用明显增强,其中N原子端靠近CNT交互作用更强.禁带宽度和电荷密度分析表明,相比于NO分子中O原子端或者O2吸附,NO分子中N原子端与CNT发生交互作用会使体系导电性变化更为明显.说明Au掺杂能够很好地屏蔽空气中O_2对CNT导电性的影响,Au掺杂CNT作为NO气敏材料是可行的.     

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本文系统研究了H、N、O、C、S等原子,N2、NH3、NO、CO等分子和CH3、CH、CH2和OH等自由基在Pt(100)表面的吸附. 从能量上来看,吸附能力从小到大的顺序是N2相似文献