Structure and magnetic properties of Osn （n=11～22） clusters

The structure and magnetic properties of Osn （n=11～22） clusters are systematically studied by using density functional theory （DFT）. For each size, the average binding energy per atom, the second-order differences of total energies and the highest occupied molecular orbital （HOMO）–the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital （LUMO） gaps are calculated to analyze the stability of the cluster. The structures of Os14 and Os18 clusters are based on a close-packed hexagonal structure, and they have maximum stabilities, so n=14, 18 are the magic numbers. The 5d electrons play a dominant role in the chemical reaction of Osn clusters. The magnetic moments of Osn clusters are quenched around n=12, and when n=18～22 the value approximates to zero, due to the difference of electron transfer.     

Structures and Electronic Properties of CuN （N≤13） Clusters

A systematic study on the structures and electronic properties of copper clusters has been performed using the density functional theory. In the calculation, there are many isomers near the ground state for small copper clusters. Our results show that the three-dimensional isomers of copper clusters start from Cu7 cluster and then show a tendency to form more compact structures. The results of the formation energy and the second derivative of binding energy with duster size show that besides N = 8, N =11 is also a magic number. Furthermore, it is the first time to find that the ground state of 11-atom clusters is a biplanar structure as same as the 13-atom cluster. The clear odd-even alternation as cluster size for the formation energy indicates the stability of electronic close shell existed in the range studied.     

Geometries,stabilities, and electronic properties analysis in In_nNi~((0,±1)) clusters: Molecular modeling and DFT calculations

Density functional theory(DFT) with the B3 LYP method and the SDD basis set is selected to investigate In_nNi,In_nNi~-, and In_nNi~+ (n = 1–14) clusters. For neutral and charged systems, several isomers and different multiplicities are studied with the aim to confirm the most stable structures. The structural evolution of neutral, cationic, and anionic In_nNi clusters, which favors the three-dimensional structures for n = 3–14. The main configurations of the In_nNi isomers are not affected by adding or removing an electron, the order of their stabilities is also nearly not affected. The obtained binding energy exhibits that the Ni-doped In_(13) cluster is the most stable species of all different sized clusters. The calculated fragmentation energy and the second-order energy difference as a function of the cluster size exhibit a pronounced even–odd alternation phenomenon. The electronic properties including energy gap(E_g), adiabatic electron affinity(AEA), vertical electron detachment energy(VDE), adiabatic ionization potential energy(AIP), and vertical ionization potential energy(VIP) are studied. The total magnetic moments show that the different magnetic moments depend on the number of the In atoms for charged In_nNi. Additionally, the natural population analysis of In_nNi~((0,±1)clusters is also discussed.     

Density functional theory study on Ni-doped MgnNi (n=1-7) clusters

The possible geometrical and the electronic structures of small MgnNi(n = 1-7) clusters are optimised by the density functional theory with a LANL2DZ basis set.The binding energy,the energy gap,the electron affinity,the dissociation energy and the second difference in energy are calculated and discussed.The properties of Mg n Ni clusters are also discussed when the number of Mg atom increases.     

Appearance of metallic features in small tungsten clusters

The structures and properties of W_n (n=2--14) clusters were studied by using the density functional theory (DFT) at LSDA level. The most stable structures of W_n (n=2--14) clusters with global minimum were determined. The average binding energy (E_b), the first and second difference of total energy (\itδ E, \itδ₂E), the vertical detachment energy (VDE), and the HOMO-LUMO gap versus the size were also discussed. The abrupt decrease of VDE and HOMO-LUMO gap at size n=8 and 10 implied that tungsten clusters of W₈ and W₁₀ appeared to have metallic features. These changes were also accompanied by the delocalization of electron charge density and the strong hybridization between 5d and 6s orbits in W₈ and W_10 clusters. Our results are in good agreement with the available experimental data.     

First-principles study of structures and electronic properties of cadmium sulfide clusters

The lowest-energy structures and the electronic properties of CdnSn （n = 1 - 8） clusters have been studied by using denslty-functional theory simulating package DMol^3 in the generalized gradient approximation （GGA）. The ring-like structures are the lowest-energy configurations for n = 2, 3 and the three-dimensional spheroid configurations for n = 4 - 8. The three-dimensional structures may be considered as being built from the Cd2S2 and Cd3S3 rings. Compared to the previous reports, we have found the more stable structures for CdnSn（n = 7, 8）. Calculations show that the magic numbers of CdnSn （n = 1-8） clusters are n = 3 and 6. As cluster size increases, the properties of CdnSn clusters tend to bulk-like ones in binding energy per CdS unit and Mulliken atomic charge, obtained by comparing with the calculated results of the wurtzite and zinc blende CdS for the same simulating parameters.     

Structure,stability and electronic properties of SrSin （n ： 1-12） clusters： Density-functional theory investigationStructure,stability and electronic properties of SrSin （n ： 1-12） clusters： Density-functional theory investigation

Geometric structures, stabilities, and electronic properties of SrSin （n = 1-12） clusters have been investigated using the density-functional theory within the generalized gradient approximation. The optimized geometries indicate that one Si atom capped on SrSin_ 1 structure and Sr atom capped Sin structure for difference SrSin clusters in size are two dominant growth patterns. The calculated average binding energy, fragmentation energy, second-order energy difference, the highest occupied molecular orbital, and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital （HOMO-LUMO） gaps show that the doping of Sr atom can enhance the chemical activity of the silicon framework. The relative stability of SrSi9 is the strongest among the SrSin clusters. According to the mulliken population and natural population analysis, it is found that the charge in SrSin clusters transfer from Sr atom to the Sin host. In addition, the vertical ionization potential, vertical electron affinity, and chemical hardness are also discussed and compared.     

Structures,stabilities, and electronic properties of F-doped Sin （n=1～12） clusters：Density functional theory investigation

The geometries, stabilities, and electronic properties of FSin （n=1～12） clusters are systematically investigated by using first-principles calculations based on the hybrid density-functional theory at the B3LYP/6-311G level. The geometries are found to undergo a structural change from two-dimensional to three-dimensional structure when the cluster size n equals 3. On the basis of the obtained lowest-energy geometries, the size dependencies of cluster properties, such as averaged binding energy, fragmentation energy, second-order energy difference, HOMO–LUMO （highest occupied molecular orbital–lowest unoccupied molecular orbital） gap and chemical hardness, are discussed. In addition, natural population analysis indicates that the F atom in the most stable FSin cluster is recorded as being negative and the charges always transfer from Si atoms to the F atom in the FSin clusters.     

First-principles calculations for titanium monoxide clusters TinO （n=1-9）

Based on the density-functional theory, this paper studies the geometric and magnetic properties of TinO （n=1-9） clusters. The resulting geometries show that the oxygen atom remains on the surface of clusters and does not change the geometry of Tin significantly. The binding energy, second-order energy differences with the size of clusters show that Ti7O cluster is endowed with special stability. The stability of TinO clusters is validated by the recent time-of-flight mass spectra. The total magnetic moments for TinO clusters with n=1-4, 8-9 are constant with 2 and drop to zero at n=5-7. The local magnetic moment and charge partition of each atom, and the density of states are discussed. The magnetic moment of the TinO is clearly dominated by the localized 3d electrons of Ti atoms while the oxygen atom contributes a very small amount of spin in TinO clusters.     

Structure,stability and electronic properties of SrSi_n(n= 1–12) clusters::Density-functional theory investigation

Geometric structures, stabilities, and electronic properties of SrSin(n = 1–12) clusters have been investigated using the density-functional theory within the generalized gradient approximation. The optimized geometries indicate that one Si atom capped on SrSin 1structure and Sr atom capped Sinstructure for difference SrSinclusters in size are two dominant growth patterns. The calculated average binding energy, fragmentation energy, second-order energy difference, the highest occupied molecular orbital, and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(HOMO–LUMO) gaps show that the doping of Sr atom can enhance the chemical activity of the silicon framework. The relative stability of SrSi9is the strongest among the SrSinclusters. According to the mulliken population and natural population analysis, it is found that the charge in SrSin clusters transfer from Sr atom to the Sinhost. In addition, the vertical ionization potential, vertical electron affinity, and chemical hardness are also discussed and compared.     

Structures and Electronic Properties ofCuN (N≤ 13) Clusters

A systematic study on the structures and electronic properties of copper clusters has been performed using the density functional theory. In the calculation, there are many isomers near the ground state for small copper clusters. Our results show that the three-dimensional isomers of copper clusters start from Cu₇ cluster and then show a tendency to form more compact structures. The results of the formation energy and the second derivative of binding energy with cluster size show that besides N = 8, N=11is also a magic number. Furthermore, it is the first time to find that the ground state of 11-atom clusters is a biplanar structure as same as the 13-atom cluster. The clear odd-even alternation as cluster size for the formation energy indicates the stability of electronic close shell existed in the range studied.     

铟团簇结构和电子性质的密度泛函研究

用密度泛函方法研究了In_n(n=2～7)团簇的稳定结构和电子性质.结果表明:自旋多重度对结构的影响不大;对于基态结构,n≤5时为平面结构,n≥6时为立体结构,n=6为结构转变点;平均结合能曲线随团簇尺寸增大逐渐平缓;能隙、结合能的二阶差分和电离势随团簇尺寸的变化趋势完全一致,均反映出In_4团簇的基态结构较为稳定,具有较强的非金属性.     

铟团簇结构和电子性质的密度泛函研究

用密度泛函方法研究了Inn(n=2-7)团簇的稳定结构和电子性质。结果表明：自旋多重度对结构的影响不大;对于基态结构,n≤5时为平面结构,n≥6时为立体结构,n=6为结构转变点;平均结合能曲线随团簇尺寸增大逐渐平缓;能隙、结合能的二阶差分和电离势随团簇尺寸的变化趋势完全一致,均反映出In4团簇的基态结构较为稳定,具有较强的非金属性。     

Systematic theoretical investigation of structure and electronic properties of pure copper and lithium doped copper clusters

The pure copper and lithium-doped copper clusters are studied using the unbiased CALYPSO structure searching method and density function theory to understand the evolution of various structure and electronic properties. Theoretical results show the growth behaviours of doped clusters are organised as follows: Li capped Cu_n clusters or Li substituted Cu_n+1 clusters as well as Cu capped Cu_n-1Li clusters. Moreover, the lowest energy structures of Cu_nLi favour planar structures for n ≤ 3 and three-dimensional structures for n = 4–12. In addition, the calculated averaged binding energies, fragmentation energies and second-order difference of energies exhibit obvious odd–even alternations as cluster size increasing. At last, the highest occupied-lowest unoccupied molecular orbital gaps, molecular orbital energy, magnetic property, natural population analysis, natural electron configurations, electrostatic potential, electron density difference, Infrared and Raman spectra and density of states are also, respectively, operative for characterising and rationalising the electronic properties of doped clusters.     

Irn(n=2-25)团簇基态结构的遗传算法研究

用遗传算法结合Gupta紧束缚模型势研究了Irn(n=2-25)团簇的基态结构.分析了Irn(n=2-25)团簇的基态结构随团簇尺寸的变化规律.计算结果表明,Irn(n=2-25)团簇的每个原子的平均束缚能和平均第一近邻随团簇尺寸的增加而增大,以总束缚能的二阶差分为判据,Irn(n=2-25)团簇的幻数是4、7、9、13、15、19、23.     

银团簇结构与特性的分子动力学研究

用分子动力学方法模拟了银团簇的结构与力能学。计算模拟中使用了一种基于第一性原理的原子间互作用多体势函数。通过分子动力学模拟确定了银徽团簇（原子个数3－13）的稳态结构;模拟了原子个数为13－141的银FCC晶体结构理想球形团簇的力能学,发现球形银簇形成三维紧密结构;计算了平均结合能,给出了结合能随团簇原子数N的变化图,发现随N增大团簇结合能逐渐接近块材的数值。     

第一性原理对Al_mSi_n(m=1,2;n=1～6)团簇结构与性质的研究

本文运用第一性原理对Al_mSi_n（m=1,2;n=1～6）团簇的结构与性质进行了研究.在BLYP的水平上进行了结构优化和频率分析,得到了团簇的最低能量结构.同时计算和讨论了A1_msi_n团簇的束缚能、总能的二阶能量差分和分裂能以及费米能随原子数的变化.研究结果表明:Al_mSi_n团簇在m+n<4时的几何结构是平面结构,从4个原子开始转为空间的立体结构;除AlSi₃和Al₂Si₂团簇外,Al_mSi_n（m=1,2;n=1～6）团簇的束缚能随原子数增加而减小;分析A1_mSi_n（m=1,2;n=1～6）团簇的二阶能量差分和分裂能发现:在m+n=3,5时,团簇都出现较稳定的结构.     

AlnCl(n=2-14)团簇结构与电子性质的理论研究

运用卡里普索(CALYPSO)结构预测方法,在杂化密度泛函B3LYP/6-311G+(d)基组水平上,对AlnCl(n=2-14)团簇的几何结构与电子性质进行优化计算,并讨论了团簇的平均结合能、能隙、二阶能量差分、电离能、亲和能以及电子自然布局和极化率。研究结果表明：AlnCl(n=2-14)团簇的基态构型由简单平面几何结构向立体结构演化,形成Cl原子戴帽Aln-1Cl团簇结构;Cl原子的掺杂增大了Aln团簇的平均结合能;二阶能量差分、能隙、电离能、亲和能的变化表明Al7Cl是幻数团簇结构;团簇中的电荷总是由Al原子向Cl原子转移,原子之间的成键作用随着团簇尺寸的增大而增强。     

Al_nCl(n=2-14)团簇结构与电子性质的理论研究

运用卡里普索(CALYPSO)结构预测方法,在杂化密度泛函B3LYP/6-311G+(d)基组水平上,对Al_nCl(n=2-14)团簇的几何结构与电子性质进行优化计算,并讨论了团簇的平均结合能、能隙、二阶能量差分、电离能、亲和能以及电子自然布居和极化率.研究结果表明:Al_nCl(n=2-14)团簇的基态构型由简单平面几何结构向立体结构演化,形成Cl原子戴帽Al_n-1Cl团簇结构;Cl原子的掺杂增大了Al_n团簇的平均结合能;二阶能量差分、能隙、电离能、亲和能的变化表明Al_7Cl是幻数团簇结构;团簇中的电荷总是由Al_原子向Cl原子转移,原子之间的成键作用随着团簇尺寸的增大而增强.