Crystal planes of a catalyst play crucial role in determining the electrocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction.The catalyst SnO2 can convert CO2 molecules into valuable formic acid(HCOOH).Incorporating heteroatom N ...Crystal planes of a catalyst play crucial role in determining the electrocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction.The catalyst SnO2 can convert CO2 molecules into valuable formic acid(HCOOH).Incorporating heteroatom N into SnO2 further improves its catalytic activity.To understand the mechanism and realize a highly efficient CO2-to-HCOOH conversion,we used density functional theory(DFT)to calculate the free energy of CO2 reduction reactions(CO2RR)on different crystal planes of N-doped SnO2(N-SnO2).The results indicate that N-SnO2 lowered the activation energy of intermediates leading to a better catalytic performance than pure SnO2.We also discovered that the N-Sn O2 (211)plane possesses the most suitable free energy during the reduction process,exhibiting the best catalytic ability for the CO2-to-HCOOH conversion.The intermediate of CO2RR on N-SnO2 is HCOO*or COOH* instead of OCHO*.These results may provide useful insights into the mechanism of CO2RR,and promote the development of heteroatomdoped catalyst for efficient CO2RR.展开更多
In this work we study the adsorptions of some small molecules or group on the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surface using density functional theory method. The calculated results show that the ionization potential ...In this work we study the adsorptions of some small molecules or group on the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surface using density functional theory method. The calculated results show that the ionization potential （IP） of the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surfaces after adsorption has amphoteric characteristics. From the weak basic NH3 molecule with small IP and negative electron affinity （EA）, through the neutral H2O molecule, to the weak acid HF molecule and the OH group with large EA and IP, the IP values of the adsorbed diamond surfaces vary from decrease, through invariability, to slight increase for HF and obvious increase for OH. In all adsorption species, only the OH group makes the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surface change to the metal from the semiconductor with a wide-band gap, while the others only introduce impurity states into the electronic structures of the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surfaces.展开更多
The reduced SnO2（110） surface has been investigated by using first-principles method with a slab model. By examining the vacancy formation energy of three kinds of reduced SnO2（110） surfaces, the most energeticall...The reduced SnO2（110） surface has been investigated by using first-principles method with a slab model. By examining the vacancy formation energy of three kinds of reduced SnO2（110） surfaces, the most energetically favorable defect surface is confirmed to be the surface with the coexistence of bridging and in-plane oxygen vacancies, which is different with the traditional model by only removing bridging oxygen. The results of band structure calculations indicate that the electronic structure of this defect surface is similar to the SnO surface.展开更多
The HCNH and CNH2 adsorption on different coordination sites of Cu（100） was theoretically studied considering the cluster approach. The present calculations show that the bridge site is the most favorite for CNH2 pe...The HCNH and CNH2 adsorption on different coordination sites of Cu（100） was theoretically studied considering the cluster approach. The present calculations show that the bridge site is the most favorite for CNH2 perpendicularly adsorbed on the Cu（100） surface via the C atom. For HCNH absorbed on the Cu（100） surface, the parallel adsorption mode with the C and N atoms nearly directly above the adjacent top sites of Cu（100） surface is the most favored. Both CNH2 and HCNH are strongly bound to the Cu（100） surface with CNH2 which is lightly stable （2.51 kJ·mol^-1）, indicating that both species may be co-adsorbed on the Cu（100） surface.展开更多
Theoretical simulation of the adsorption and dissociation of two NO molecules at the Cu^2＋, Cr^3＋ and bridge Cr^3＋ sites （b-Cr^3＋） on the normal spinel CuCr2O4 （100） surface has been carried out by density fun...Theoretical simulation of the adsorption and dissociation of two NO molecules at the Cu^2＋, Cr^3＋ and bridge Cr^3＋ sites （b-Cr^3＋） on the normal spinel CuCr2O4 （100） surface has been carried out by density functional theory calculations. The results show that the formed N-down and O-down NO dimers are negatively charged. The formation of stable O-down dimers on the surface leads to the great elongation of N-O bond, which contributes to the NO reduction. The transition-state calculations indicate that the decomposition of O-down NO dimer at the b-Cr^3＋ site is most favorable and N2O is the major reduction product.展开更多
Pyrite （FeS2） bulk and （100） surface properties and the oxygen adsorption on the surface were studied by using density functional theory methods. The results show that in the formation of FeS2 （100） surface, the...Pyrite （FeS2） bulk and （100） surface properties and the oxygen adsorption on the surface were studied by using density functional theory methods. The results show that in the formation of FeS2 （100） surface, there exists a process of electron transfer from Fe dangling bond to S dangling bond. In this situation, surface Fe and S atoms have more ionic properties. Both Fe2+ and S2- have high electrochemistry reduction activity, which is the base for oxygen adsorption. From the viewpoint of adsorption energy, the parallel form oxygen adsorption is in preference. The result also shows that the state of oxygen absorbed on FeS2 surface acts as peroxides rather than O2.展开更多
本文研究了2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面解离的可能微观反应机理,使用完全线性同步和二次同步变换(complete LST/QST)方法确定解离反应的过渡态.采用基于第一性原理的密度泛函理论与周期平板模型相结合的方法,优化了2-丙醇和...本文研究了2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面解离的可能微观反应机理,使用完全线性同步和二次同步变换(complete LST/QST)方法确定解离反应的过渡态.采用基于第一性原理的密度泛函理论与周期平板模型相结合的方法,优化了2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇裂解反应过程各物种在Ni(100)表面的top,hollow和bridge位的吸附模型,计算了能量,并对布局电荷进行了分析,得到了各物种的有利吸附位.结果表明:2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面都存在β-H和γ-H两个平行竞争的解离过程,其中2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面β-H解离的速控步骤活化能为64.7 k J·mol-1猯,而γ-H解离速控步骤活化能为233.1 k J·mol-1猯,故β-H解离过程占优势,主要产物是CH3COCH3;相反,1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面β-H解离的速控步骤活化能为257.1 k J·mol-1猯,而γ-H解离速控步骤活化能为148.1 k J·mol-1猯,故γ-H解离过程占优势,主要产物是CF3CH=CH2.由此说明,电负性更大的氟原子取代2-丙醇中的氢原子之后,2-丙醇在Ni表面的解离机理发生了改变.理论预测结果与实验结论一致.展开更多
High efficient Cr-Al2O3 cermet selective surfaces coated by sol-gel SnO2 thin film for high-temperature application were synthesized by air plasma spraying(APS),followed further heat and polish treatment.The phase com...High efficient Cr-Al2O3 cermet selective surfaces coated by sol-gel SnO2 thin film for high-temperature application were synthesized by air plasma spraying(APS),followed further heat and polish treatment.The phase composition and micro morphology of coating samples were characterized by X-ray diffractions(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and roughmeter respectively.The solar absorptance(α)and thermal emittance(ε)were determined by optical spectrum instrument.The results show that Cr-Al2O3 cermet coating has a high absorptivity nearly 0.90.But unfortunately,the emissivity of these coatings is nearly 0.50 because of the big thickness and coarse surface prepared by APS technique.However,once coated SnO2 thin film,the composite coatings exhibit excellent selective absorbing property of α=0.89 and ε=0.12.Thus,SnO2 thin film plays a significant role in decreasing the emissivity of coatings as antireflection layer.And furthermore,the optical performance shows that more metal content and smooth surface are favorable for the selective absorbing property.Moreover,the coatings have excellent bond strength with stainless steel substrate and thermal shock resistance at high temperature.展开更多
A generalized LEPS potential energy surface of (H_2?H +H)/Li(100) plane systemwas constructed based on the ab initio SCF absorption and surface diffusion of a hydrogenatom on lithium(100) surface, and reaction kinetic...A generalized LEPS potential energy surface of (H_2?H +H)/Li(100) plane systemwas constructed based on the ab initio SCF absorption and surface diffusion of a hydrogenatom on lithium(100) surface, and reaction kinetic behaviour of this system was investigatedby means of QCT method. It was shown from analysis of the feature of this potential energysurface that the activation energy of absorption of H_2 molecules on a lithium(100) planeis unnecessary and the dissociation of H_2 on the Li(100) plane relates closely to the adsorp-tion sites and adsorption fashions, and the horizontal manner of dissociation of H_2 is easierthan the standing one. And it was also shown from the analysis of various collision trajec-tories that the surface recombination probabilities of bi-hydrogen atoms at low covering arevery small, and that the surface dissociation probabilities of H_2 are controlled by its vibra-tional quantum number. The potential energy surface of gas-metal surface interaction systemconstructed here is convenient to study on reaction dynamics, and a good explanation forcrossed molecular beam experiments of surface activation of H_2 molecule can be offered byQCT kinetic calculations in this work.展开更多
The increasing carbon dioxide emissions have a huge impact on the global environment.Carbonation reaction of CaO is regarded as a potential method to capture carbon dioxide.The density functional theory calculations h...The increasing carbon dioxide emissions have a huge impact on the global environment.Carbonation reaction of CaO is regarded as a potential method to capture carbon dioxide.The density functional theory calculations have been performed to investigate the adsorption of CO_(2)on CaO(100)surface.This paper systematically studied the adsorption of CO_(2)at different adsorption sites on CaO(100)surface and the influence of adsorption angle on adsorption energy.Based on the studying of adsorption sites,adsorption energy and electronic structure of the CO_(2)/CaO(100)systems,chemical adsorption mainly happens when CO_(2)molecules are absorbed on the CaO(100)surfaces,but physical adsorption may also happen.The research found that CO_(2)molecules reacted with surface O atom through C,forming monodentate surface carbonate species and tridentate carbonate.Among them,low-coordinated monodentate ligands have a higher stability than tridentate ligands due to the shorter C–OS bond length of monodentate ligands.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51302079)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (Grant No. 2017JJ1008)
文摘Crystal planes of a catalyst play crucial role in determining the electrocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction.The catalyst SnO2 can convert CO2 molecules into valuable formic acid(HCOOH).Incorporating heteroatom N into SnO2 further improves its catalytic activity.To understand the mechanism and realize a highly efficient CO2-to-HCOOH conversion,we used density functional theory(DFT)to calculate the free energy of CO2 reduction reactions(CO2RR)on different crystal planes of N-doped SnO2(N-SnO2).The results indicate that N-SnO2 lowered the activation energy of intermediates leading to a better catalytic performance than pure SnO2.We also discovered that the N-Sn O2 (211)plane possesses the most suitable free energy during the reduction process,exhibiting the best catalytic ability for the CO2-to-HCOOH conversion.The intermediate of CO2RR on N-SnO2 is HCOO*or COOH* instead of OCHO*.These results may provide useful insights into the mechanism of CO2RR,and promote the development of heteroatomdoped catalyst for efficient CO2RR.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia (2010BS0805)Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology Foundation (2009NC008)
文摘In this work we study the adsorptions of some small molecules or group on the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surface using density functional theory method. The calculated results show that the ionization potential （IP） of the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surfaces after adsorption has amphoteric characteristics. From the weak basic NH3 molecule with small IP and negative electron affinity （EA）, through the neutral H2O molecule, to the weak acid HF molecule and the OH group with large EA and IP, the IP values of the adsorbed diamond surfaces vary from decrease, through invariability, to slight increase for HF and obvious increase for OH. In all adsorption species, only the OH group makes the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surface change to the metal from the semiconductor with a wide-band gap, while the others only introduce impurity states into the electronic structures of the hydrogenated C（100）-2×1 surfaces.
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20673019)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (20060386001)Fujian Provincial Government (Z0513005, 2005HZ01-2-6)
文摘The reduced SnO2（110） surface has been investigated by using first-principles method with a slab model. By examining the vacancy formation energy of three kinds of reduced SnO2（110） surfaces, the most energetically favorable defect surface is confirmed to be the surface with the coexistence of bridging and in-plane oxygen vacancies, which is different with the traditional model by only removing bridging oxygen. The results of band structure calculations indicate that the electronic structure of this defect surface is similar to the SnO surface.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20673019,20773024)the Science Foundation of Fujian Province (2006J0256, Z0513005)the Funding of Fuzhou University(XRC-0732, 2008-XQ-07)
文摘The HCNH and CNH2 adsorption on different coordination sites of Cu（100） was theoretically studied considering the cluster approach. The present calculations show that the bridge site is the most favorite for CNH2 perpendicularly adsorbed on the Cu（100） surface via the C atom. For HCNH absorbed on the Cu（100） surface, the parallel adsorption mode with the C and N atoms nearly directly above the adjacent top sites of Cu（100） surface is the most favored. Both CNH2 and HCNH are strongly bound to the Cu（100） surface with CNH2 which is lightly stable （2.51 kJ·mol^-1）, indicating that both species may be co-adsorbed on the Cu（100） surface.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20673019)the Important Special Foundation of Fujian Province (No. 2005HZ01-2-6)Natural Education Department Foundation of PhD Unit (No. 20050386003)
文摘Theoretical simulation of the adsorption and dissociation of two NO molecules at the Cu^2＋, Cr^3＋ and bridge Cr^3＋ sites （b-Cr^3＋） on the normal spinel CuCr2O4 （100） surface has been carried out by density functional theory calculations. The results show that the formed N-down and O-down NO dimers are negatively charged. The formation of stable O-down dimers on the surface leads to the great elongation of N-O bond, which contributes to the NO reduction. The transition-state calculations indicate that the decomposition of O-down NO dimer at the b-Cr^3＋ site is most favorable and N2O is the major reduction product.
文摘Pyrite （FeS2） bulk and （100） surface properties and the oxygen adsorption on the surface were studied by using density functional theory methods. The results show that in the formation of FeS2 （100） surface, there exists a process of electron transfer from Fe dangling bond to S dangling bond. In this situation, surface Fe and S atoms have more ionic properties. Both Fe2+ and S2- have high electrochemistry reduction activity, which is the base for oxygen adsorption. From the viewpoint of adsorption energy, the parallel form oxygen adsorption is in preference. The result also shows that the state of oxygen absorbed on FeS2 surface acts as peroxides rather than O2.
文摘本文研究了2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面解离的可能微观反应机理,使用完全线性同步和二次同步变换(complete LST/QST)方法确定解离反应的过渡态.采用基于第一性原理的密度泛函理论与周期平板模型相结合的方法,优化了2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇裂解反应过程各物种在Ni(100)表面的top,hollow和bridge位的吸附模型,计算了能量,并对布局电荷进行了分析,得到了各物种的有利吸附位.结果表明:2-丙醇和1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面都存在β-H和γ-H两个平行竞争的解离过程,其中2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面β-H解离的速控步骤活化能为64.7 k J·mol-1猯,而γ-H解离速控步骤活化能为233.1 k J·mol-1猯,故β-H解离过程占优势,主要产物是CH3COCH3;相反,1,1,1-三氟-2-丙醇在Ni(100)表面β-H解离的速控步骤活化能为257.1 k J·mol-1猯,而γ-H解离速控步骤活化能为148.1 k J·mol-1猯,故γ-H解离过程占优势,主要产物是CF3CH=CH2.由此说明,电负性更大的氟原子取代2-丙醇中的氢原子之后,2-丙醇在Ni表面的解离机理发生了改变.理论预测结果与实验结论一致.
文摘High efficient Cr-Al2O3 cermet selective surfaces coated by sol-gel SnO2 thin film for high-temperature application were synthesized by air plasma spraying(APS),followed further heat and polish treatment.The phase composition and micro morphology of coating samples were characterized by X-ray diffractions(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and roughmeter respectively.The solar absorptance(α)and thermal emittance(ε)were determined by optical spectrum instrument.The results show that Cr-Al2O3 cermet coating has a high absorptivity nearly 0.90.But unfortunately,the emissivity of these coatings is nearly 0.50 because of the big thickness and coarse surface prepared by APS technique.However,once coated SnO2 thin film,the composite coatings exhibit excellent selective absorbing property of α=0.89 and ε=0.12.Thus,SnO2 thin film plays a significant role in decreasing the emissivity of coatings as antireflection layer.And furthermore,the optical performance shows that more metal content and smooth surface are favorable for the selective absorbing property.Moreover,the coatings have excellent bond strength with stainless steel substrate and thermal shock resistance at high temperature.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘A generalized LEPS potential energy surface of (H_2?H +H)/Li(100) plane systemwas constructed based on the ab initio SCF absorption and surface diffusion of a hydrogenatom on lithium(100) surface, and reaction kinetic behaviour of this system was investigatedby means of QCT method. It was shown from analysis of the feature of this potential energysurface that the activation energy of absorption of H_2 molecules on a lithium(100) planeis unnecessary and the dissociation of H_2 on the Li(100) plane relates closely to the adsorp-tion sites and adsorption fashions, and the horizontal manner of dissociation of H_2 is easierthan the standing one. And it was also shown from the analysis of various collision trajec-tories that the surface recombination probabilities of bi-hydrogen atoms at low covering arevery small, and that the surface dissociation probabilities of H_2 are controlled by its vibra-tional quantum number. The potential energy surface of gas-metal surface interaction systemconstructed here is convenient to study on reaction dynamics, and a good explanation forcrossed molecular beam experiments of surface activation of H_2 molecule can be offered byQCT kinetic calculations in this work.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFB0601904)National Natural Science Foundation of China(11404395)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2013QJ01)。
文摘The increasing carbon dioxide emissions have a huge impact on the global environment.Carbonation reaction of CaO is regarded as a potential method to capture carbon dioxide.The density functional theory calculations have been performed to investigate the adsorption of CO_(2)on CaO(100)surface.This paper systematically studied the adsorption of CO_(2)at different adsorption sites on CaO(100)surface and the influence of adsorption angle on adsorption energy.Based on the studying of adsorption sites,adsorption energy and electronic structure of the CO_(2)/CaO(100)systems,chemical adsorption mainly happens when CO_(2)molecules are absorbed on the CaO(100)surfaces,but physical adsorption may also happen.The research found that CO_(2)molecules reacted with surface O atom through C,forming monodentate surface carbonate species and tridentate carbonate.Among them,low-coordinated monodentate ligands have a higher stability than tridentate ligands due to the shorter C–OS bond length of monodentate ligands.
