First-principles calculations of the electronic structure and Mössbauer parameters of Sb-doped

The electronic structure and the ¹¹⁹Sn and¹²¹Sb Mössbauer parameters of Sb-doped SnO₂ were calculated using a first-principles method. We show that substitution of Sn by Sb leads to a small decrease of the distances between the dopant and the six oxygen first-nearest neighbours. The most important modifications in the electronic structure are related to the bottom of the conduction band, which has Sb 5s, Sn 5s and O 2p characters. By considering two supercell sizes and charged supercells we show that antimony oxidation state is Sb⁵⁺ and we explain the origin of the Mössbauer parameters from the local electronic structure of the cations.     

Electronic structure of Al2O3 from electron energy loss spectroscopy

The electronic structure of Al₂O₃ has been studied by electron energy loss spectroscopy (ELS), and an energy level model of both filled and empty states has been constructed from the ELS and available optical data. For the high temperature pyrolytic α-polycrystalline Al₂O₃ films, the transitions are assumed to originate at the two principal peaks in the valence band density of states and the O(2s) core state, and to terminate on two peaks within the conduction band density of states. We also report energy loss spectra due to excitations out of the deeper Al(2p), Al(2s), Al(1s), and O(1s) core levels. The excitations originating at the Al(2p), Al(2s), and Al(1s) core levels terminate on levels in the conduction band and on an exciton lying about 1 eV below the conduction-band edge.     

S掺杂对锐钛矿相TiO2电子结构与光催化性能的影响

采用基于第一性原理的平面波超软赝势方法研究了掺杂不同价态S的锐钛矿相TiO₂的晶体结构、杂质形成能、电子结构及光学性质.计算结果表明硫在掺杂体系中的存在形态与实验中的制备条件有关;掺杂后晶格发生畸变、原子间的键长及原子的电荷量也发生了变化,导致晶体中的八面体偶极矩增大; S 3p态与O 2p态、Ti 3d态杂化而使导带位置下移、价带位置上移及价带宽化,从而导致TiO₂的禁带宽度变窄、光吸收曲线红移到可见光区.这些结果很好地解释了S掺杂锐钛矿相TiO₂在可见光下具有优良的光催化性能的内在原因.根据计算结果分析比较了硫以不同离子价态掺杂对锐钛矿相TiO₂电子结构和光催化性能影响的差别. 关键词： 2')" href="#">锐钛矿相TiO₂ S掺杂 第一性原理 光催化性能     

Density functional theory analysis of electronic structure and optical properties of La-doped Cd_2SnO_4 transparent conducting oxide

The electronic structural, effective masses of carriers, and optical properties of pure and La-doped Cd_2SnO_4 are calculated by using the first-principles method based on the density functional theory. Using the GGA+U method, we show that Cd_2SnO_4 is a direct band-gap semiconductor with a band gap of 2.216 eV, the band gap decreases to 2.02 e V and the Fermi energy level moves to the conduction band after La doping. The density of states of Cd_2SnO_4 shows that the bottom of the conduction band is composed of Cd 5 s, Sn 5 s, and Sn 5 p orbits, the top of the valence band is composed of Cd 4d and O 2p, and the La 5 d orbital is hybridized with the O 2 p orbital, which plays a key role at the conduction band bottom after La doping. The effective masses at the conduction band bottom of pure and La-doped Cd_2SnO_4 are 0.18 m0 and 0.092 m_0, respectively, which indicates that the electrical conductivity of Cd_2SnO_4 after La doping is improved. The calculated optical properties show that the optical transmittance of La-doped Cd_2SnO_4 is 92%, the optical absorption edge is slightly blue shifted, and the optical band gap is increased to 3.263 eV. All the results indicate that the conductivity and optical transmittance of Cd_2SnO_4 can be improved by doping La.     

First-principles study on electronic structure of Sr2Bi2O5 crystal

The electronic structure of Sr₂Bi₂O₅ is calculated by the GGA approach. Both of the valence band maximum and the conduction band minimum are located at Γ-point. This means that Sr₂Bi₂O₅ is a direct band-gap material. The wide energy-band dispersions near the valence band maximum and the conduction band minimum predict that holes and electrons generated by band gap excitation have a high mobility. The conduction band is composed of Bi 6p, Sr 4d and O 2p energy states. On the other hand, the valence band can be divided into two energy regions ranging from −9.5 to −7.9 eV (lower valence band) and from −4.13 to 0 eV (upper valence band). The former mainly consists of Bi 6s states hybridizing with O 2s and O 2p states, and the latter is mainly constructed from O 2p states strongly interacting with Bi 6s and Bi 6p states.     

Cross section and resonance effects in photoemission from Sn-doped In2O3(111)

Photoemission spectra of Sn-doped In₂O₃(111) have been measured using a range of photon energies between 40 and 1300 eV. The intensity of structure at the bottom of the valence band associated with states of mixed Sn 5s/O 2p character increases with increasing photon energy relative to that of states of more dominantly O 2p character at the top of the valence band, as expected from one electron ionisation cross sections. In addition a pronounced resonance in the intensity of a weak conduction band feature is observed around the In 4p core threshold.     

DFT study on electronic structure and optical properties of N-doped,S-doped,and N/S co-doped SrTiO3

The electronic structures and optical properties of N-doped, S-doped and N/S co-doped SrTiO₃ have been investigated on the basis of density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Through band structure calculation, the top of the valence band is made up of the O 2p states for the pure SrTiO₃. When N and S atoms were introduced into SrTiO₃ lattice at O site, the electronic structure analysis shows that the doping of N and S atoms could substantially lower the band gap of SrTiO₃ by the presence of an impurity state of N 2p on the upper edge of the valence band and S 2p states hybrid with O 2p states, respectively. When the N/S co-doped, the energy gap has further narrowing compared with only N or S doped SrTiO₃. The calculations of optical properties also indicate a high photo response for visible light for N/S co-doped SrTiO₃. Besides, we find a new impurity state which separates from the O 2p states could improve the photocatalytic efficiency and we also propose a model for light electron-hole transportation which can explain the experiment results well. All these conclusions are in agreement with the recent experimental results.     

Influence of front contact work function on silicon heterojunction solar cell performance

In this study, we present numerical and experimental analyses of the effect of the work function of the transparent conducting oxide (TCO) on the performance of silicon heterojunction solar cells. The simulation results showed that the solar cell performance such as V_oc and FF were strongly affected by the work function of TCO films due to band bending. The experimental analysis was carried out by preparing Zn–In–Sn–O films with varying work function by varying the composition. The compositional dependence of the work function, optical and electronic properties of Zn–In–Sn–O films was examined, and the performance of the silicon heterojunction solar cells with corresponding TCO films was analyzed. The electrical properties and work function in Zn–In–Sn–O films were significantly influenced by Zn content, and Zn–In–Sn–O film with 12.7 at.% Zn content, which had the highest work function and lowest resistivity among the studied films, resulted in the highest conversion efficiency of solar cell due to increased V_oc and FF. It was shown that the behavior of performance parameters in silicone heterojunction solar cells closely correlated with the work function and electrical properties of TCO films.     

Elastic, electronic, and optical properties of hypothetical SnNNi3 and CuNNi3 in comparison with superconducting ZnNNi3

The elastic, electronic, and optical properties of MNNi₃ (M=Zn, Sn, and Cu) have been calculated using the plane-wave ultrasoft pseudopotential technique, which is based on the first-principle density functional theory (DFT) with generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The optimized lattice parameters, independent elastic constants (C₁₁, C₁₂, and C₄₄), bulk modulus B, compressibility K, shear modulus G, and Poisson's ratio υ, as well as the band structures, total and atom projected densities of states and finally the optical properties of MNNi₃ have been evaluated and discussed. The electronic band structures of the two hypothetical compounds show metallic behavior just like the superconducting ZnNNi₃. Using band structures, the origin of features that appear in different optical properties of all the three compounds has been discussed. The large reflectivity of the predicted compounds in the low energy region might be useful in good candidate materials for coating to avoid solar heating.     

Effect of nitrogen doping on optical properties and electronic structures of SrZrO3 films

The effect of nitrogen doping on optical properties and electronic structures of SrZrO₃ (SZO) films was investigated both experimentally and theoretically. A shift of the absorption edge to the longer wavelength, i.e., the narrowing of the band gap caused by nitrogen doping was observed. The first-principles calculations revealed that the band gap reduced in nitrogen-doped SZO because of the localized N 2p states above O 2p states and the bottom of conduction band of Zr 4d shifting to a lower energy.     

First-principles study of optical properties in Ca-doped ZnO alloys

Various electronic and optical properties of Zn_1?x Ca _x O ternary alloys of wurtzite structure are calculated using a first-principles approach based on the framework of the generalized gradient approximation to density-functional theory. In particular, on-site Coulomb interactions are introduced, which can reasonably well predict the electronic properties and band gaps of the Zn_1?x Ca _x O (0??x??0.25) system. The imaginary part of the calculated dielectric function indicates that the optical transition between O 2p states in the valence band and Zn 4s states in the conduction band shifts to the high-energy range as the Ca concentration increases. The calculated band gap shows a significant increase with increasing Ca concentration. Therefore, Zn_1?x Ca _x O ternary alloys may be a potential candidate alloy for optoelectronic materials, and especially for light-emitters and detectors.     

Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3电子结构和光学性质的第一性原理研究

利用第一性原理研究了Ba_0.5Sr_0.5TiO₃的能带结构和光学性质.结果表明,导带和价带都来源于钛原子3d轨道和氧原子2p轨道的杂化.导带主要由钛原子的3d轨道贡献,价带主要由氧原子的2p轨道贡献.吸收系数为10⁵ cm^-1量级,且吸收主要集中在低能区.折射率为n（0）=2.1,结果与实验符合. 关键词： 第一性原理 能带结构 光学性质     

Be掺杂纤锌矿ZnO电子结构的第一性原理研究

采用密度泛函理论结合投影缀加波方法,对Be掺杂导致ZnO禁带宽度增加的机理进行了研究.通过对掺杂前后电子能带结构、总态密度以及分态密度的计算和比较,发现导带底(CBM)是由Be 2s电子与Zn 4s电子共同控制;而Be_xZn_1-xO价带顶 (VBM)始终由O 2p电子占据.随着掺杂量的增加,决定带隙宽度的CBM的位置上升,同时VBM的位置下降,从而导致了带隙的变宽,出现了蓝移现象.此外,Be掺杂会使晶胞发生压缩,这种压应变也是导致Be 关键词： 密度泛函理论 电子结构 Be掺杂ZnO     

PbWO4电子结构的密度泛函计算

采用基于密度泛函理论的相对论性离散变分和嵌入团簇方法模拟计算了PbWO₄晶体的本征能级结构.发现价带主要由O2p轨道组成,含有部分W5d轨道;导带主要由W5d和O2p的轨道组成.发现导带底由Pb6p_1/2的狭窄能级占有.禁带宽度和价带宽度分别约为4.8和4eV.计算结果很好地解释了实验得到的反射谱,并从理论上分析了PbWO₄晶体蓝光的发光模型. 关键词： 密度泛函 电子结构 4')" href="#">PbWO₄     

Oxygen vacancy in N-doped Cu2O crystals: A density functional theory study

The N-doping effects on the electronic properties of Cu2O crystals are investigated using density functional theory. The calculated results show that N-doped Cu2O with or without oxygen vacancy exhibits different modifications of electronic band structure. In N anion-doped Cu2O, some N 2p states overlap and mix with the O 2p valence band, leading to a slight narrowing of band gap compared with the undoped Cu2O. However, it is found that the coexistence of both N impurity and oxygen vacancy contributes to band gap widening which may account for the experimentally observed optical band gap widening by N doping.     

Electronic structure of ZrTiO4 and HfTiO4: Self-consistent cluster calculations and X-ray spectroscopy studies

Total and partial densities of states of the constituent atoms of ZrTiO₄ and HfTiO₄ titanates have been calculated using a self-consistent cluster method as incorporated in the FEFF8 code. The calculations reveal the similarity of the electronic structure of both titanates and indicate that the valence band of the compounds under consideration is dominated by contributions of O 2p states. These states contribute throughout the whole valence-band region; however their maximum contributions occur in the upper portion of the band. Other significant contributors in the valence-band region are Ti 3d and Zr 4d states in ZrTiO₄ and Ti 3d and Hf 5d states in HfTiO₄. All the above d-like states contribute throughout the whole valence-band region of the titanates; however maximum contributions of the Ti 3d states occur in the upper portion, whilst those of the Zr 4d (Hf 5d) states are in the central portions of the valence band. The FEFF8 calculations render that the bottom of the conduction band of ZrTiO₄ and HfTiO₄ is dominated by contributions of Ti 3d^? states, with also smaller contributions of Zr 4d^?/Hf 5d^? and O 2p^? states. To verify the above FEFF8 data, the X-ray emission bands, representing the energy distributions of mainly O 2p, Ti 3d and Zr 4d states, were measured and compared on a common energy scale. These experimental data are found to be in agreement with the theoretical FEFF8 results for the electronic structure of ZrTiO₄ and HfTiO₄ titanates. Additionally, X-ray photoelectron valence-band and core-level spectra were recorded for the constituent atoms of the titanates under study.     

Bi,Sn and Sb valence states in highT c (Bi,Pb/Sn,Sb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3Oy

The valence of Bi and its substituents Sn and Sb are investigated in the high temperature superconductor (Bi_0.8X_0.15Sb_0.05)₂Sr₂Ca₂Cu₃O_y (often denoted 2223) where X=Pb or Sn. Pb and Sn are isoelectronic with the valence states 2+ and 4+; Bi and Sb are as well with valence states 3+ and 5+. The valence state of Sn and Sb has been obtained from Mössbauer spectroscopy: they exist in the high charge states 4+ and 5+ respectively. Sn, Sb, and presumably Pb, take on the high valence state, and so furnish electrons to the conduction band. This is probably the reason why, although the (Pb, Sb)-doping aids in stabilizing the 2223 crystal structure, it is detremental to the electronic properties which lead to the superconducting phase. The valence state of Bi has been studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). These results show clearly that the Bi-based superconductor has a metal-like density of states at the Fermi level, and that the valence in the (Pb, Sb)-doped compounds is less than 3. This very surprising change in valence will have a profound effect on the superconducting properties, and is probably associated with the high valent states of Pb, Sn and Sb.     

Al掺杂SnO2 材料电子结构和光学性质

采用基于第一性原理的线性缀加平面波方法(FP-LAPW),研究Al掺杂SnO₂材料Sn_1-xAl_xO₂ (x= 0,0.0625,0.125,0.1875,0.25)的电子结 构和光学性质,包括能带结构、电子态密度、介电函数和其他一些光学性质.计算结果表明,掺杂Al之后价带上部分折叠态增加,价带宽度发生收缩,对导带底起作用的Sn 5s态减少,使得带隙增宽,且态密度整体向高能方向发生移动.随着Al掺杂量的增加带隙越来越宽,Al杂质能级在导带部分与Sn 5p态电子相互作用逐渐增强,虚部谱中的第一介电峰的强度随掺杂Al浓度增大而减弱.同时,吸收谱及其他光学谱线与介电函数虚部谱线相对应,各谱线均发生蓝移现象,对应带隙增宽,从理论上指出了光学性质与电子结构之间的内在关系. 关键词： 能带结构 态密度 光学性质 介电函数     

The unoccupied electronic structure characterization of hydrothermally grown ThO2 single crystals

Single crystals of thorium dioxide ThO₂, grown by the hydrothermal growth technique, have been investigated by ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS), inverse photoemission spectroscopy (IPES), and L₃, M₃, M₄, and M₅ X‐ray absorption near edge spectroscopy (XANES). The experimental band gap for large single crystals has been determined to be 6 eV to 7 eV, from UPS and IPES, in line with expectations. The combined UPS and IPES, place the Fermi level near the conduction band minimum, making these crystals n‐type, with extensive band tailing, suggesting an optical gap in the region of 4.8 eV for excitations from occupied to unoccupied edge states. Hybridization between the Th 6d/5f bands with O 2p is strongly implicated. (© 2014 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Electronic structures of MRhO2, MRh2O4, RhMO4 and Rh2MO6 on the basis of X-ray spectroscopy and ESCA data

X-ray O Kα, Rh Mγ and a series of M Lα emission spectra, ESCA spectra of the valence and inner levels, and O K and Rh M_III quantum-yield spectra for X-ray photoemission of the rhodium double oxides MRhO₂ (M = Li, Na, K), MRh₂ O₄ (M = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb), RhMO₄ (M = V, Nb, Ta) and Rh₂MO₆ (M = Mo, W) have been measured and the dependence of electronic structure on the metal M analysed. For all compounds the inner part of the valence band corresponds to O 2p_σ + O 2p_π + Rh 4d states, while the outer part corresponds to Rh 4d. The valence band is separated from the conduction band by a narrow gap of width less than 1 eV. The first empty band, near the bottom of the conduction band, is formed by Rh 4d states, followed by a band due to vacant O 2p states.