Theoretical Studies on the Electronic Properties of R_2M_(14)B (R = Lanthanides from La to Lu;M = Mn,Fe, Co,and Ni)

To search for an alternative for Nd₂Fe₁₄B,we have studied the electronic structures of R₂M₁₄B compounds,where R stands for rare-earth element and M for Mn,Fe,Co and Ni.By density functional theory(DFT),we discuss the atomic coordination environment and partial density of states(PDOS)in detail,with the emphasis on the interaction between the six kinds of M sites and the R atoms.We systemically calculated the electronic structures of sixty R₂M₁₄B compounds to provide systematic and reliable results for explaining the origination of magnetism,which is important for further development of Nd₂Fe₁₄B based magnet materials.     

Synthesis,Crystal and Electronic Structure of Ba_3ZnSb_2O_9 with the 6H-perovskite-type Structure

Crystals of Ba3ZnSb2O9 have been grown by a high-temperature solid-state reaction and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Ba3ZnSb2O9 crystallizes in the hexagonal P63/mmc space group with a = 5.8663(4),c = 14.478(2) ,V = 431.49(8) 3,Z = 2 and R(all data) = 0.0167.The structure of Ba3ZnSb2O9 consists of pairs of face-sharing Sb2O9 bi-octahedra connected via corners with two single layers of mutually isolated ZnO6 octahedra.Each Ba2+ ion is bonded to 12 oxygen atoms.The UV-vis absorption spectrum of the compound has been investigated.Additionally,the calculations of band structure and density of states have also been performed with density functional theory method.The obtained results tend to support the experimental data of the absorption spectrum.     

物质材料的结构预测和光物理性能模拟

具有良好性能的非线性光学材料的成功设计,关键问题在于材料晶体结构和分子结构的可信和有效的预测结果,继而对获得结构信息的材料开展光物理性能计算模拟,这种结构预测与性能模拟结合的方法,为新材料的成功制备创出一条又省时又经济的路子。本文中,我们使用Oganov等发展的全局搜索进化算法的晶体结构预测工具(USPEX软件),成功地预测具有中远红外区透过的二阶非线性光学材料Ba2BiInS5的晶体结构;介绍应用DFT方法优化和预测内嵌富勒烯C2@Sc4@C80-Ih和Sc4C2@C80-Ih分子结构。在结构预测和优化基础上,应用基于态叠加原理(SOS)自行创建的BGP软件与计算激发态性质的软件结合,计算模拟分子晶体、纳米结构分子、生物蛋白分子等体系频率相关和态相关的非线性光学性质(包括不同光学过程的二阶、三阶极化率以及双光子、三光子吸收截面)。此外,还报道了利用固体能带理论与反谐振子模型结合,计算模拟部分离子晶体的二阶和三阶非线性光学性质。     

Synthesis,Structure and Properties of a New Molybdate-tellurite Compound with 2D Triangular Lattice

A new 3 d transition-metal molybdate-tellurite(NH4)2 Co(TeMo2O9)2 was obtained through a conventional hydrothermal method.This compound was confirmed to crystallize in the monoclinic system of space group P2₁/c with a=10.5133(5),b=10.6456(5),c=7.6078(5)?,β=108.879(6)o,V=805.66(8)?³,Z=2,M_r=1021.97,Dc=4.213 g/cm³,μ=7.685 mm^–1,F(000)=930,the final R=0.0399 and w R=0.1025 for 1580 observed reflections with I>2σ(I),showing a tunnel structure with spin triangle-lattice composed by CoO₆ octahedra.Magnetic and heat capacity measurements confirmed a paramagnetic behavior down to 2 K with a negative Weiss temperature of–20 K,suggesting remarkable spin frustration in the system.     

Density Functional Theory Study on the Complete Substitutions of Nd and Fe by Other Rare-earth and Transition-metal Elements in Nd_2Fe_(14)B Compound

To search for proper alternatives to improve the magnetic properties of Nd₂Fe₁₄B,using first-principles density functional theory calculations we have systematically studied the R₂M₁₄B(R=lanthanides from La to Lu;M=Mn,Fe,Co,and Ni)compounds with the isomorphic structure of Nd₂Fe₁₄B.The results show that for rare-earth elements,Pr is the most suitable choice for considering as an alternative of Nd.As for the substitution of Fe in Nd₂Fe₁₄ B by other transition-metal elements,Co is much more suitable than Mn and Ni because the latter two result in too significant reduction of the magnetic moment.