We present an <em>ab-initio</em>, self-consistent density functional theory (DFT) description of ground state electronic and related properties of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). We used a local density ap...We present an <em>ab-initio</em>, self-consistent density functional theory (DFT) description of ground state electronic and related properties of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). We used a local density approximation (LDA) potential and the linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) formalism. We rigorously implemented the Bagayoko, Zhao, and Williams (BZW) method, as enhanced by Ekuma and Franklin (BZW-EF). The method ensures a generalized minimization of the energy that is far beyond what can be obtained with self-consistency iterations using a single basis set. The method leads to the ground state of the material, in a verifiable manner, without employing over-complete basis sets. We report the ground state band structure, band gap, total and partial densities of states, and electron and hole effective masses of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). Our calculated, indirect band gap of 4.37 eV, obtained with room temperature experimental lattice constants of <em>a</em> = 2.504 <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Å</span> and <em>c </em>= 6.661 <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Å</span>, is in agreement with the measured value of 4.3 eV. The valence band maximum is slightly to the left of the K point, while the conduction band minimum is at the M point. Our calculated, total width of the valence and total and partial densities of states are in agreement with corresponding, experimental findings.展开更多
Pt is a catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cell （PEMFC）, and its activity will be degraded in the air due to the exist- ence of SOx impurities. On strategy is introducing of Mo into the Pt catalyst because it...Pt is a catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cell （PEMFC）, and its activity will be degraded in the air due to the exist- ence of SOx impurities. On strategy is introducing of Mo into the Pt catalyst because it can improve the SOx-tolerance capacity. Based on the aforementioned phenomenon, a density function theory （DFT） study on SOx adsorbed on Pt（111） and PtMo（111） was performed to enhance Pt catalytic activity. The adsorption energy of adsorbed species, the net change, partial density of state （PDOS）, and d-band center were calculated and analyzed comparatively. The results show that the presence of Mo-atom weakens the S-Pt bond strength and reduces the adsorption energies for SO2, S and SO3 on PtMo（111）. Moreover, the Mo atom weakens the effects of SO2 on the PtMo（lll） electronic structure and makes the catalyst maintains its original electronic structure after SO2 adsorption as compared with Pt（111）.展开更多
Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals can be employed to expand the laser frequency and thus are of technical importance in advanced laser science.Noncentrosymmetric rare earth compounds keep attracting broad interest as a s...Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals can be employed to expand the laser frequency and thus are of technical importance in advanced laser science.Noncentrosymmetric rare earth compounds keep attracting broad interest as a significant branch of NLO materials because the highly distorted structural motifs centered by rare earth ions could remarkably benefit the second harmonic generation.In this review,we proceed from structure-properties relationship and reveal the role of rare earth element in the optical properties of NLO materials.We believe that this work can deepen the understanding of rare earth-based NLO materials and provide some enlightenment for exploring novel practical NLO crystals.展开更多
文摘We present an <em>ab-initio</em>, self-consistent density functional theory (DFT) description of ground state electronic and related properties of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). We used a local density approximation (LDA) potential and the linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) formalism. We rigorously implemented the Bagayoko, Zhao, and Williams (BZW) method, as enhanced by Ekuma and Franklin (BZW-EF). The method ensures a generalized minimization of the energy that is far beyond what can be obtained with self-consistency iterations using a single basis set. The method leads to the ground state of the material, in a verifiable manner, without employing over-complete basis sets. We report the ground state band structure, band gap, total and partial densities of states, and electron and hole effective masses of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). Our calculated, indirect band gap of 4.37 eV, obtained with room temperature experimental lattice constants of <em>a</em> = 2.504 <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Å</span> and <em>c </em>= 6.661 <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Å</span>, is in agreement with the measured value of 4.3 eV. The valence band maximum is slightly to the left of the K point, while the conduction band minimum is at the M point. Our calculated, total width of the valence and total and partial densities of states are in agreement with corresponding, experimental findings.
基金Youth fund of the national natural science foundation of China(Project Numbers:51104078)Yunnan applied basic researchproject(Project Numbers:2011FA008and 2013FZ012)
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, 2012CB215500, 2012CB720300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51072239, 20936008)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (CDJZR-12228802)
文摘Pt is a catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cell （PEMFC）, and its activity will be degraded in the air due to the exist- ence of SOx impurities. On strategy is introducing of Mo into the Pt catalyst because it can improve the SOx-tolerance capacity. Based on the aforementioned phenomenon, a density function theory （DFT） study on SOx adsorbed on Pt（111） and PtMo（111） was performed to enhance Pt catalytic activity. The adsorption energy of adsorbed species, the net change, partial density of state （PDOS）, and d-band center were calculated and analyzed comparatively. The results show that the presence of Mo-atom weakens the S-Pt bond strength and reduces the adsorption energies for SO2, S and SO3 on PtMo（111）. Moreover, the Mo atom weakens the effects of SO2 on the PtMo（lll） electronic structure and makes the catalyst maintains its original electronic structure after SO2 adsorption as compared with Pt（111）.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972208,51832007)。
文摘Nonlinear optical(NLO)crystals can be employed to expand the laser frequency and thus are of technical importance in advanced laser science.Noncentrosymmetric rare earth compounds keep attracting broad interest as a significant branch of NLO materials because the highly distorted structural motifs centered by rare earth ions could remarkably benefit the second harmonic generation.In this review,we proceed from structure-properties relationship and reveal the role of rare earth element in the optical properties of NLO materials.We believe that this work can deepen the understanding of rare earth-based NLO materials and provide some enlightenment for exploring novel practical NLO crystals.
