Interlayer coupling plays an important role in determining the lattice vibrations and optical properties of twodimensional(2D) materials. By applying pressure, the interlayer coupling in 2D materials can be effectivel...Interlayer coupling plays an important role in determining the lattice vibrations and optical properties of twodimensional(2D) materials. By applying pressure, the interlayer coupling in 2D materials can be effectively modified,thereby tuning their physical properties. In this study, we systematically investigated the crystal structure and electronic structure of bulk and ultrathin CrPS_(4) by combining in situ high-pressure Raman and photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy measurements. The results of high-pressure Raman spectroscopy indicate that, with an increase in layer number, the pressure at which the A2 and B3 Raman peaks merge into a single peak increases, meanwhile, a delay in fluorescence quenching is observed. These can be attributed to the much harder structural distortion or even phase transitions, and the electronic phase transition of CrPS_(4) with stronger interlayer coupling in thicker layer. The current structural and optical investigation under pressure will provide a firm basis for future studies and applications of atomically thin magnetic semiconductors,which hold potential for the development of strain-sensitive and optical-sensing devices.展开更多
The structural,relative stability,and electronic properties of two-dimensional AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)were predicted and studied using the particle-swarm optimization method and first principles calculations.We proposed ...The structural,relative stability,and electronic properties of two-dimensional AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)were predicted and studied using the particle-swarm optimization method and first principles calculations.We proposed two low energy structures with P312 and P-31m phases,both of which the structures are hexagonal in shape and show non-centrosymmetry for the P312 phase and centrosymmetry for the P-31m phase.According to our results,two structural phases are found to be stable thermally and dynamically.The P312 phase of AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)are indirect semiconductors with band gaps of 2.44 eV(AsP2S6)and 2.18 eV(AsP2Se6)at the HSE06 level,and their absorption coefficients are predicted to reach the order of 10^(5)cm^(-1)from visible light to ultraviolet region,but the main absorption is manly in the ultraviolet region.The P-31m phase of AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)exhibits metal character with the Fermi surface mainly occupied by the p orbital of S/Se.Remarkably,estimated by first principles calculations,the P-31m AsP2S6 is found to be an intrinsic phonon-mediated superconductor with a relatively high critical superconducting temperature of about 13.4 K,and the P-31m AsP2Se6 only has a superconducting temperature of 1.4 K,which suggest that the P-31m AsP2S6 may be a good candidate for a nanoscale superconductor.展开更多
Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled t...Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.展开更多
Classical computation of electronic properties in large-scale materials remains challenging.Quantum computation has the potential to offer advantages in memory footprint and computational scaling.However,general and v...Classical computation of electronic properties in large-scale materials remains challenging.Quantum computation has the potential to offer advantages in memory footprint and computational scaling.However,general and viable quantum algorithms for simulating large-scale materials are still limited.We propose and implement random-state quantum algorithms to calculate electronic-structure properties of real materials.Using a random state circuit on a small number of qubits,we employ real-time evolution with first-order Trotter decomposition and Hadamard test to obtain electronic density of states,and we develop a modified quantum phase estimation algorithm to calculate real-space local density of states via direct quantum measurements.Furthermore,we validate these algorithms by numerically computing the density of states and spatial distributions of electronic states in graphene,twisted bilayer graphene quasicrystals,and fractal lattices,covering system sizes from hundreds to thousands of atoms.Our results manifest that the random-state quantum algorithms provide a general and qubit-efficient route to scalable simulations of electronic properties in large-scale periodic and aperiodic materials.展开更多
Electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion offers dual environmental and sustainable synthesis benefits,but achieving high efficiency with low-cost catalysts remains a major challenge.This review focuses on cobalt...Electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion offers dual environmental and sustainable synthesis benefits,but achieving high efficiency with low-cost catalysts remains a major challenge.This review focuses on cobalt-based electrocatalysts,emphasizing their structural engineering for enhanced the performance of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NO3RR)through dimensional control,compositional tuning,and coordination microenvironment modulation.Notably,by critically analyzing metallic cobalt,cobalt alloys,cobalt compounds,cobalt single atom and molecular catalyst configurations,we firstly establish correlations between atomic-scale structural features and catalytic performance in a coordination environment perspective for NO3RR,including the dynamic reconstruction during operation and its impact on active site.Synergizing experimental breakthroughs with computational modeling,we decode mechanisms underlying competitive hydrogen evolution suppression,intermediate adsorption-energy optimization,and durability enhancement in complex aqueous environments.The development of cobalt-based catalysts was summarized and prospected,and the emerging opportunities of machine learning in accelerating the research and development of high-performance catalysts and the configuration of series reactors for scalable nitrate-to-ammonia systems were also introduced.Bridging surface science and applications,it outlines a framework for designing multifunctional electrocatalysts to restore nitrogen cycle balance sustainably.展开更多
First-principle calculation was used to investigate the magnetic properties, electronic structure and bonding mechanism of FeF2. By calculating the lattice parameters and magnetic moment as a function of effective int...First-principle calculation was used to investigate the magnetic properties, electronic structure and bonding mechanism of FeF2. By calculating the lattice parameters and magnetic moment as a function of effective interaction parameter （Ueff）, it is found that the optimum value of Uefr is equal to 4 eV, the magnetic moment is 3.752 μB and the value of c/a is 0.704, which are in good agreement with the experiment results. Simultaneously, on the basis of GGA＋U method, the electronic structure and bonding mechanism of FeF2 were investigated by the analysis of electron localization function, Bader charge and total charge density. The results show that the bonding behavior between Fe and F atoms is a combination of ionic and covalent bond.展开更多
The structural stability, elastic and electronic properties under pressure at 0 K for β-Ti have been investigated by per-forming first-principles calculations. With the increase of pressure, the structure of β-Ti b...The structural stability, elastic and electronic properties under pressure at 0 K for β-Ti have been investigated by per-forming first-principles calculations. With the increase of pressure, the structure of β-Ti becomes stabler, which is further con-firmed by the calculation for density of state （DOS）. The phase transition pressure of is about 64. 3 GPa, which is consist-ent with other theoretical predictions （63. 7 GPa） and the experimental result （50 GPa）. The pressure dependence of elastic constants shows that the low-pressure limit for a mechanically stable β-Ti is about 50 GPa with low Young？s modulus value of about 30. 01 GPa, which approaches the value of a human bone （30 GPa）. In addition, the pressure dependence of bulk modu-lus B, shear modulus G, Young’s modulus E,Poisson’s ratio σ,aggregate sound velocities,and ductility/brittleness under different pressures were also discussed. B, G and E ascend monotonously with increasing pressure, while a descends. β-Ti re-mains ductile by analysis of B/G under considered pressures.展开更多
Electronic structure and elastic properties of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were investigated by means of first-principles calculations from CASTEP program based on density functional theory(DFT).The calculate...Electronic structure and elastic properties of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were investigated by means of first-principles calculations from CASTEP program based on density functional theory(DFT).The calculated lattice parameters were in good agreement with the experimental and literature values.The calculated heats of formation and cohesive energies shown that MgCu_(2)has the strongest alloying ability and structural stability.The elastic constants of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were calculated,the bulk moduli,shear moduli,Young's moduli and Poisson's ratio were derived.The calculated results shown that MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)are all ductile phases.Among the three phases,MgCu_(2)has the strongest stiffness and the plasticity of MgZn_(2)phase is the best.The density of states(DOS),Mulliken electron occupation number and charge density difference of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were discussed to analyze the mechanism of structural stability and mechanical properties.展开更多
The structural and electronic properties of Li2Mg（NH）2 for hydrogen storage have been studied by first-principles calculation. The optimal unit cell parameters and the distance of N-H are determined, which are in go...The structural and electronic properties of Li2Mg（NH）2 for hydrogen storage have been studied by first-principles calculation. The optimal unit cell parameters and the distance of N-H are determined, which are in good agreement with the experimental data. The bulk modules and the energies of zero pressure are obtained by using Murnaghan equation of states. The results show that the α-Li2Mg（NH）2 is a ground state configuration. The overlap population analysis shows that the N-Li/Mg ionic characteristics and N-H interaction of αphase are weaker than those of βphase. The valence band is dominated by the presence of N s and p states, hybridized with the H s state.展开更多
To clarify the effect of pressure on a(TaNb)0.67(HfZrTi)0.33 alloy composed of a solid solution with a single body-centered-cubic crystal structure,we used first-principles calculations to theoretically investigate th...To clarify the effect of pressure on a(TaNb)0.67(HfZrTi)0.33 alloy composed of a solid solution with a single body-centered-cubic crystal structure,we used first-principles calculations to theoretically investigate the structural,elastic,and electronic properties of this alloy at different pressures.The results show that the calculated equilibrium lattice parameters are consistent with the experimental results,and that the normalized structural parameters of lattice constants and volume decrease whereas the total enthalpy differenceΔE and elastic constants increase with increasing pressure.The(TaNb)0.67(HfZrTi)0.33 alloy exhibits mechanical stability at high pressures lower than 400 GPa.At high pressure,the bulk modulus B shows larger values than the shear modulus G,and the alloy exhibits an obvious anisotropic feature at pressures ranging from 30 to 70 GPa.Our analysis of the electronic structures reveals that the atomic orbitals are occupied by the electrons change due to the compression of the crystal lattices under the effect of high pressure,which results in a decrease in the total density of states and a wider electron energy level.This factor is favorable for zero resistance.展开更多
The structural,electronic and elastic properties of the M_2SiC phases were studied,where M are 3d,4d,and 5d early transition metals.The valence electron concentration(VEC) effect of Ti,V,Cr,Zr,Nb,Mo,Hf,Ta and W on the...The structural,electronic and elastic properties of the M_2SiC phases were studied,where M are 3d,4d,and 5d early transition metals.The valence electron concentration(VEC) effect of Ti,V,Cr,Zr,Nb,Mo,Hf,Ta and W on these properties was examined.The C_(44) saturates for a VEC value in surrounding of 8.5 for each serie.Hf-s,Ta-s and W-s electrons mainly contribute to the density of states at the Fermi level,and should be involved in the conduction properties.The distortion increases with increasing VEC and decreasing k_c/k_a factor except for the series M=Ti,V and Cr,where it is lower at the VEC value of 8.5(it follows a parabolic variation).The M_2SiC was characterized by a profound anisotropy for the shear planes(1010) and compressibility in the direction is higher than that along the cone except for W_2SiC,where it is lower.展开更多
Hybrid density functional theory was used to investigate the structural,electronic,magnetic and elastic properties of the Laves phase binary intermetallics RFe_(2)(R=La,Ce,Pr and Nd) in C_(15) crystal structure.The ca...Hybrid density functional theory was used to investigate the structural,electronic,magnetic and elastic properties of the Laves phase binary intermetallics RFe_(2)(R=La,Ce,Pr and Nd) in C_(15) crystal structure.The calculated lattice constants of these materials are found in good agreement with the experiments.The band structures and density of states distribution confirm the metallic nature of all these intermetallics.The optimized energies in different magnetic phases and magnetic susceptibilities by postDFT treatments confirm that all the understudy compounds are ferromagnetic in nature.Elastic parameters were calculated from the cubic elastic coefficients C_(11),C_(12) and C_(44).The elastic properties reveal that these intermetallics are incompressible,ductile,elastically anisotropic and mechanically stable.Based on the metallic nature and ferromagnetic properties,it is expected that these intermetallics are suitable materials for spintronic technology.展开更多
Zinc telluride is a versatile wide band gap semiconductor used in many applications.But it has certain limitations like large dimensions and large band gaps.Introducing alkali metal to its bulk lattice(3D)can reduce i...Zinc telluride is a versatile wide band gap semiconductor used in many applications.But it has certain limitations like large dimensions and large band gaps.Introducing alkali metal to its bulk lattice(3D)can reduce its dimensions and lanthanide can produce a red shift in the energy gap by converting it into quaternary compounds.The alkali and lanthanide incorporated quaternary zinc tellurides CsLnZnTe_(3)(Ln=La,Pr,Nd and Sm)form layered crystal structure in which_(∞)^(2)[LnZnTe_(3)]-layers are separated by Cs+layer.The famous lanthanide contraction is experimental both from lattice constants and bond lengths.The calculated band gaps are 2.26,2.28,2.12,2.05 eV for CsLaZnTe_(3),CsPrZnTe_(3),CsNdZnTe_(3) and CsSmZnTe_(3),respectively.These compounds show direct band gap nature.The energy band gaps of these compounds have not been evaluated yet both experimentally and theoretically.Energy loss functions,refractive index and dielectric functions were also calculated to explore the potential applications of CsLnZnTe_(3) in optoelectronic devices.展开更多
The structural, electronic, and elastic properties of cubic HC（NH2）2PbI3 perovskite are investigated by density functional theory using the Tkatchenko-Scheffler pairwise dispersion scheme. Our relaxed lattice parame...The structural, electronic, and elastic properties of cubic HC（NH2）2PbI3 perovskite are investigated by density functional theory using the Tkatchenko-Scheffler pairwise dispersion scheme. Our relaxed lattice parameters are in agreement with experimental data. The hydrogen bonding between NH2 and I ions is found to have a crucial role in FAPbI3 stability. The first calculated band structure shows that HC（NH2）2PbI3 has a direct bandgap （1.02 eV） at R-point, lower than the bandgap （1.53 eV） of CH3NH3PbI3. The calculated density of states reveals that the strong hybridization of s（Pb）-p（I） orbital in valence band maximum plays an important role in the structural stability. The photo-generated effective electron mass and hole mass at R-point along the R-Γ and R-M directions are estimated to be smaller：me^＊=0.06m0 and mh^＊=0.08m0 respectively, which are consistent with the values experimentally observed from long range photocarrier transport. The elastic properties are also investigated for the first time, which shows that HC（NH2）2PbI3 is mechanically stable and ductile and has weaker strength of the average chemical bond. This work sheds light on the understanding of applications of HC（NH2）2PbI3 as the perovskite in a planar-heterojunction solar cell light absorber fabricated on flexible polymer substrates.展开更多
The structural stabilities and electronic structures of Ga atomic chains are studied by the first-principles plane wave pseudopotential method based on the density functional theory. The present calculations show that...The structural stabilities and electronic structures of Ga atomic chains are studied by the first-principles plane wave pseudopotential method based on the density functional theory. The present calculations show that gallium can form planar chains in linear-, zigzag- and ladder-form one-dimensional structures. The most stable one among the studied structures is the zigzag chain with a unit cell rather close to equilateral triangles with four nearest neighbors, and all the other structures are metastable. The relative structural stability, the energy bands and the charge densities are discussed based on the ab initio calculations and the Jahn-Teller effect.展开更多
The structural, electronic, elastic and magnetic properties of cerium, praseodymium and their hydrides REH x（RE=Ce, Pr and x=2, 3） were investigated by the first principles calculations based on density functional t...The structural, electronic, elastic and magnetic properties of cerium, praseodymium and their hydrides REH x（RE=Ce, Pr and x=2, 3） were investigated by the first principles calculations based on density functional theory using the Vienna ab-initio simulation package. At zero pressure all the hydrides were stable in the ferromagnetic state. The calculated lattice parameters were in good agreement with the experimental results. The bulk modulus decreased with the increase in the hydrogen content for these hydrides. The electronic structure revealed that di-hydrides were metallic whereas trihydrides were half metallic at zero pressure. A pressure-induced structural phase transition from cubic to hexagonal phase was predicted in these hydrides. The computed elastic constants indicated that these hydrides were mechanically stable at zero pressure. The calculated Debye temperature values were in good agreement with experimental and other theoretical results. A half metallic to metallic transition was also observed in REH3 under high pressure. Ferromagnetism was quenched in these hydrides at high pressures.展开更多
First-principles calculations have been carried out to investigate the structural stabilities, electronic structures and elastic properties of Mg17Al12, Al2Ca and Al4Sr phases. The optimized structural parameters are ...First-principles calculations have been carried out to investigate the structural stabilities, electronic structures and elastic properties of Mg17Al12, Al2Ca and Al4Sr phases. The optimized structural parameters are in good agreement with the experimental and other theoretical values. The calculated formation enthalpies and cohesive energies show that Al2Ca has the strongest alloying ability, and Al4Sr has the highest structural stability. The densities of states （DOS）, Mulliken electronic populations, and electronic charge density difference are obtained to reveal the underlying mechanism of structural stability. The bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young＇s modulus, and Poisson＇s ratio are estimated from the calculated elastic constants. The mechanical properties of these phases are further analyzed and discussed. The Gibbs free energy and Debye temperature are also calculated and discussed.展开更多
The first-principles methods have been employed to calculate the structural, electronic, and mechanical properties of the α, β, and γ phases of uranium under pressure up to 100 GPa. The electronic structure has bee...The first-principles methods have been employed to calculate the structural, electronic, and mechanical properties of the α, β, and γ phases of uranium under pressure up to 100 GPa. The electronic structure has been viewed in forms of density of states and band structure. The mechanical stability of metal U in the α, β, and γ phases have been examined.The independent elastic constants, polycrystalline elastic moduli, as well as Poisson＇s ratio have been obtained. Upon compression, the elastic constants, elastic moduli, elastic wave velocities, and Debye temperature of α phase are enhanced pronouncedly. The value of B/G illustrates that α and γ phases are brittle in ground state.展开更多
The structural, elastic, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of thermoelectric material Mg Ag Sb in γ, β, α phases are studied with first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. The optimiz...The structural, elastic, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of thermoelectric material Mg Ag Sb in γ, β, α phases are studied with first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. The optimized lattice constants accord well with the experimental data. According to the calculated total energy of the three phases, the phase transition order is determined from α to γ phase with cooling, which is in agreement with the experimental result. The physical properties such as elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young＇s modulus, Poisson＇s ratio, and anisotropy factor are also discussed and analyzed, which indicates that the three structures are mechanically stable and each has a ductile feature. The Debye temperature is deduced from the elastic properties. The total density of states（TDOS） and partial density of states（PDOS） of the three phases are investigated. The TDOS results show that the γ phase is most stable with a pseudogap near the Fermi level, and the PDOS analysis indicates that the conduction band of the three phases is composed mostly of Mg-3s,Ag-4d, and Sb-5p. In addition, the changes of the free energy, entropy, specific heat, thermal expansion of γ-MgAgSb with temperature are obtained successfully. The obtained results above are important parameters for further experimental and theoretical tuning of doped MgAgSb as a thermoelectric material at high temperature.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12074141, 12274168, and 12104180)the National Major Science Facility Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility Achievement Transformation Platform Construction (Grant No. 2021FGWCXNLJSKJ01)。
文摘Interlayer coupling plays an important role in determining the lattice vibrations and optical properties of twodimensional(2D) materials. By applying pressure, the interlayer coupling in 2D materials can be effectively modified,thereby tuning their physical properties. In this study, we systematically investigated the crystal structure and electronic structure of bulk and ultrathin CrPS_(4) by combining in situ high-pressure Raman and photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy measurements. The results of high-pressure Raman spectroscopy indicate that, with an increase in layer number, the pressure at which the A2 and B3 Raman peaks merge into a single peak increases, meanwhile, a delay in fluorescence quenching is observed. These can be attributed to the much harder structural distortion or even phase transitions, and the electronic phase transition of CrPS_(4) with stronger interlayer coupling in thicker layer. The current structural and optical investigation under pressure will provide a firm basis for future studies and applications of atomically thin magnetic semiconductors,which hold potential for the development of strain-sensitive and optical-sensing devices.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1904612)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.222300420506)。
文摘The structural,relative stability,and electronic properties of two-dimensional AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)were predicted and studied using the particle-swarm optimization method and first principles calculations.We proposed two low energy structures with P312 and P-31m phases,both of which the structures are hexagonal in shape and show non-centrosymmetry for the P312 phase and centrosymmetry for the P-31m phase.According to our results,two structural phases are found to be stable thermally and dynamically.The P312 phase of AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)are indirect semiconductors with band gaps of 2.44 eV(AsP2S6)and 2.18 eV(AsP2Se6)at the HSE06 level,and their absorption coefficients are predicted to reach the order of 10^(5)cm^(-1)from visible light to ultraviolet region,but the main absorption is manly in the ultraviolet region.The P-31m phase of AsP_(2)X_(6)(X=S,Se)exhibits metal character with the Fermi surface mainly occupied by the p orbital of S/Se.Remarkably,estimated by first principles calculations,the P-31m AsP2S6 is found to be an intrinsic phonon-mediated superconductor with a relatively high critical superconducting temperature of about 13.4 K,and the P-31m AsP2Se6 only has a superconducting temperature of 1.4 K,which suggest that the P-31m AsP2S6 may be a good candidate for a nanoscale superconductor.
基金supported by the Research Project on Strengthening the Construction of an Important Ecological Security Barrier in Northern China by Higher Education Institutions in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(STAQZX202313)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Education Science‘14th Five-Year Plan’2024 Annual Research Project(NGJGH2024635).
文摘Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.
基金supported by the Major Project for the Integration of ScienceEducation and Industry (Grant No.2025ZDZX02)。
文摘Classical computation of electronic properties in large-scale materials remains challenging.Quantum computation has the potential to offer advantages in memory footprint and computational scaling.However,general and viable quantum algorithms for simulating large-scale materials are still limited.We propose and implement random-state quantum algorithms to calculate electronic-structure properties of real materials.Using a random state circuit on a small number of qubits,we employ real-time evolution with first-order Trotter decomposition and Hadamard test to obtain electronic density of states,and we develop a modified quantum phase estimation algorithm to calculate real-space local density of states via direct quantum measurements.Furthermore,we validate these algorithms by numerically computing the density of states and spatial distributions of electronic states in graphene,twisted bilayer graphene quasicrystals,and fractal lattices,covering system sizes from hundreds to thousands of atoms.Our results manifest that the random-state quantum algorithms provide a general and qubit-efficient route to scalable simulations of electronic properties in large-scale periodic and aperiodic materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:21825201,52401244 and 52201227)Henan Province Key Research and Development and Promotion Program(Scientific and Technological Breakthrough Project:232102240088 and 252102230078)+3 种基金the Key Research&Development and Promotion of Special Project(Scientific Problem Tackling)of Henan Province(252102230078)Doctoral Research Startup Fund Project of Henan Open University(BSJH-2025-04)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LQ24B020005,LQ23B030001)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M762442).
文摘Electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion offers dual environmental and sustainable synthesis benefits,but achieving high efficiency with low-cost catalysts remains a major challenge.This review focuses on cobalt-based electrocatalysts,emphasizing their structural engineering for enhanced the performance of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NO3RR)through dimensional control,compositional tuning,and coordination microenvironment modulation.Notably,by critically analyzing metallic cobalt,cobalt alloys,cobalt compounds,cobalt single atom and molecular catalyst configurations,we firstly establish correlations between atomic-scale structural features and catalytic performance in a coordination environment perspective for NO3RR,including the dynamic reconstruction during operation and its impact on active site.Synergizing experimental breakthroughs with computational modeling,we decode mechanisms underlying competitive hydrogen evolution suppression,intermediate adsorption-energy optimization,and durability enhancement in complex aqueous environments.The development of cobalt-based catalysts was summarized and prospected,and the emerging opportunities of machine learning in accelerating the research and development of high-performance catalysts and the configuration of series reactors for scalable nitrate-to-ammonia systems were also introduced.Bridging surface science and applications,it outlines a framework for designing multifunctional electrocatalysts to restore nitrogen cycle balance sustainably.
基金Foundation item: Project (20871101) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (09C945) supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China
文摘First-principle calculation was used to investigate the magnetic properties, electronic structure and bonding mechanism of FeF2. By calculating the lattice parameters and magnetic moment as a function of effective interaction parameter （Ueff）, it is found that the optimum value of Uefr is equal to 4 eV, the magnetic moment is 3.752 μB and the value of c/a is 0.704, which are in good agreement with the experiment results. Simultaneously, on the basis of GGA＋U method, the electronic structure and bonding mechanism of FeF2 were investigated by the analysis of electron localization function, Bader charge and total charge density. The results show that the bonding behavior between Fe and F atoms is a combination of ionic and covalent bond.
基金International Cooperation Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2014DFA50320)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51674226,51574207,51574206,51274175)+1 种基金International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Shanxi Province(No.2015081041)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2016-Key 2)
文摘The structural stability, elastic and electronic properties under pressure at 0 K for β-Ti have been investigated by per-forming first-principles calculations. With the increase of pressure, the structure of β-Ti becomes stabler, which is further con-firmed by the calculation for density of state （DOS）. The phase transition pressure of is about 64. 3 GPa, which is consist-ent with other theoretical predictions （63. 7 GPa） and the experimental result （50 GPa）. The pressure dependence of elastic constants shows that the low-pressure limit for a mechanically stable β-Ti is about 50 GPa with low Young？s modulus value of about 30. 01 GPa, which approaches the value of a human bone （30 GPa）. In addition, the pressure dependence of bulk modu-lus B, shear modulus G, Young’s modulus E,Poisson’s ratio σ,aggregate sound velocities,and ductility/brittleness under different pressures were also discussed. B, G and E ascend monotonously with increasing pressure, while a descends. β-Ti re-mains ductile by analysis of B/G under considered pressures.
基金This work is supported by National Key Technology Research and Development Program of Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2011BAE22B00)Program for Liaoning Innovative Research Team in University.
文摘Electronic structure and elastic properties of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were investigated by means of first-principles calculations from CASTEP program based on density functional theory(DFT).The calculated lattice parameters were in good agreement with the experimental and literature values.The calculated heats of formation and cohesive energies shown that MgCu_(2)has the strongest alloying ability and structural stability.The elastic constants of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were calculated,the bulk moduli,shear moduli,Young's moduli and Poisson's ratio were derived.The calculated results shown that MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)are all ductile phases.Among the three phases,MgCu_(2)has the strongest stiffness and the plasticity of MgZn_(2)phase is the best.The density of states(DOS),Mulliken electron occupation number and charge density difference of MgCu_(2),Mg_(2)Ca and MgZn_(2)phases were discussed to analyze the mechanism of structural stability and mechanical properties.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.20876005）. Computational resources were supported by the ＂Chemical GridProject＂ of Beijing University of Chemical Technology.
文摘The structural and electronic properties of Li2Mg（NH）2 for hydrogen storage have been studied by first-principles calculation. The optimal unit cell parameters and the distance of N-H are determined, which are in good agreement with the experimental data. The bulk modules and the energies of zero pressure are obtained by using Murnaghan equation of states. The results show that the α-Li2Mg（NH）2 is a ground state configuration. The overlap population analysis shows that the N-Li/Mg ionic characteristics and N-H interaction of αphase are weaker than those of βphase. The valence band is dominated by the presence of N s and p states, hybridized with the H s state.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51701128)the Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Liaoning Province,China(No.JYT19037).
文摘To clarify the effect of pressure on a(TaNb)0.67(HfZrTi)0.33 alloy composed of a solid solution with a single body-centered-cubic crystal structure,we used first-principles calculations to theoretically investigate the structural,elastic,and electronic properties of this alloy at different pressures.The results show that the calculated equilibrium lattice parameters are consistent with the experimental results,and that the normalized structural parameters of lattice constants and volume decrease whereas the total enthalpy differenceΔE and elastic constants increase with increasing pressure.The(TaNb)0.67(HfZrTi)0.33 alloy exhibits mechanical stability at high pressures lower than 400 GPa.At high pressure,the bulk modulus B shows larger values than the shear modulus G,and the alloy exhibits an obvious anisotropic feature at pressures ranging from 30 to 70 GPa.Our analysis of the electronic structures reveals that the atomic orbitals are occupied by the electrons change due to the compression of the crystal lattices under the effect of high pressure,which results in a decrease in the total density of states and a wider electron energy level.This factor is favorable for zero resistance.
文摘The structural,electronic and elastic properties of the M_2SiC phases were studied,where M are 3d,4d,and 5d early transition metals.The valence electron concentration(VEC) effect of Ti,V,Cr,Zr,Nb,Mo,Hf,Ta and W on these properties was examined.The C_(44) saturates for a VEC value in surrounding of 8.5 for each serie.Hf-s,Ta-s and W-s electrons mainly contribute to the density of states at the Fermi level,and should be involved in the conduction properties.The distortion increases with increasing VEC and decreasing k_c/k_a factor except for the series M=Ti,V and Cr,where it is lower at the VEC value of 8.5(it follows a parabolic variation).The M_2SiC was characterized by a profound anisotropy for the shear planes(1010) and compressibility in the direction is higher than that along the cone except for W_2SiC,where it is lower.
文摘Hybrid density functional theory was used to investigate the structural,electronic,magnetic and elastic properties of the Laves phase binary intermetallics RFe_(2)(R=La,Ce,Pr and Nd) in C_(15) crystal structure.The calculated lattice constants of these materials are found in good agreement with the experiments.The band structures and density of states distribution confirm the metallic nature of all these intermetallics.The optimized energies in different magnetic phases and magnetic susceptibilities by postDFT treatments confirm that all the understudy compounds are ferromagnetic in nature.Elastic parameters were calculated from the cubic elastic coefficients C_(11),C_(12) and C_(44).The elastic properties reveal that these intermetallics are incompressible,ductile,elastically anisotropic and mechanically stable.Based on the metallic nature and ferromagnetic properties,it is expected that these intermetallics are suitable materials for spintronic technology.
基金the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through research groups program under grant number(RGP.2/141/43)。
文摘Zinc telluride is a versatile wide band gap semiconductor used in many applications.But it has certain limitations like large dimensions and large band gaps.Introducing alkali metal to its bulk lattice(3D)can reduce its dimensions and lanthanide can produce a red shift in the energy gap by converting it into quaternary compounds.The alkali and lanthanide incorporated quaternary zinc tellurides CsLnZnTe_(3)(Ln=La,Pr,Nd and Sm)form layered crystal structure in which_(∞)^(2)[LnZnTe_(3)]-layers are separated by Cs+layer.The famous lanthanide contraction is experimental both from lattice constants and bond lengths.The calculated band gaps are 2.26,2.28,2.12,2.05 eV for CsLaZnTe_(3),CsPrZnTe_(3),CsNdZnTe_(3) and CsSmZnTe_(3),respectively.These compounds show direct band gap nature.The energy band gaps of these compounds have not been evaluated yet both experimentally and theoretically.Energy loss functions,refractive index and dielectric functions were also calculated to explore the potential applications of CsLnZnTe_(3) in optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51572219)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,China(Grant No.2015JM1018)+3 种基金the Graduate Innovation Fund of Northwest University of China(Grant No.YJG15007)the Henan Provincial Foundation and Frontier Technology Research Program,China(Grant Nos.2013JCYJ12 and 2013JCYJ13)the Fund from Henan University of Technology,China(Grant No.2014YWQN08)the Natural Science Fund from the Henan Provincial Education Department,China(Grant No.16A140027)
文摘The structural, electronic, and elastic properties of cubic HC（NH2）2PbI3 perovskite are investigated by density functional theory using the Tkatchenko-Scheffler pairwise dispersion scheme. Our relaxed lattice parameters are in agreement with experimental data. The hydrogen bonding between NH2 and I ions is found to have a crucial role in FAPbI3 stability. The first calculated band structure shows that HC（NH2）2PbI3 has a direct bandgap （1.02 eV） at R-point, lower than the bandgap （1.53 eV） of CH3NH3PbI3. The calculated density of states reveals that the strong hybridization of s（Pb）-p（I） orbital in valence band maximum plays an important role in the structural stability. The photo-generated effective electron mass and hole mass at R-point along the R-Γ and R-M directions are estimated to be smaller：me^＊=0.06m0 and mh^＊=0.08m0 respectively, which are consistent with the values experimentally observed from long range photocarrier transport. The elastic properties are also investigated for the first time, which shows that HC（NH2）2PbI3 is mechanically stable and ductile and has weaker strength of the average chemical bond. This work sheds light on the understanding of applications of HC（NH2）2PbI3 as the perovskite in a planar-heterojunction solar cell light absorber fabricated on flexible polymer substrates.
基金ACKN0WLEDGMENT This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.10374076） and the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province （No.E0320001）.
文摘The structural stabilities and electronic structures of Ga atomic chains are studied by the first-principles plane wave pseudopotential method based on the density functional theory. The present calculations show that gallium can form planar chains in linear-, zigzag- and ladder-form one-dimensional structures. The most stable one among the studied structures is the zigzag chain with a unit cell rather close to equilateral triangles with four nearest neighbors, and all the other structures are metastable. The relative structural stability, the energy bands and the charge densities are discussed based on the ab initio calculations and the Jahn-Teller effect.
文摘The structural, electronic, elastic and magnetic properties of cerium, praseodymium and their hydrides REH x（RE=Ce, Pr and x=2, 3） were investigated by the first principles calculations based on density functional theory using the Vienna ab-initio simulation package. At zero pressure all the hydrides were stable in the ferromagnetic state. The calculated lattice parameters were in good agreement with the experimental results. The bulk modulus decreased with the increase in the hydrogen content for these hydrides. The electronic structure revealed that di-hydrides were metallic whereas trihydrides were half metallic at zero pressure. A pressure-induced structural phase transition from cubic to hexagonal phase was predicted in these hydrides. The computed elastic constants indicated that these hydrides were mechanically stable at zero pressure. The calculated Debye temperature values were in good agreement with experimental and other theoretical results. A half metallic to metallic transition was also observed in REH3 under high pressure. Ferromagnetism was quenched in these hydrides at high pressures.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51204147,51274175)the International Cooperation Project Supported by Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2011DFA50520)the Postgraduate Excellent Innovation Project of Shanxi Province(No.20133105)
文摘First-principles calculations have been carried out to investigate the structural stabilities, electronic structures and elastic properties of Mg17Al12, Al2Ca and Al4Sr phases. The optimized structural parameters are in good agreement with the experimental and other theoretical values. The calculated formation enthalpies and cohesive energies show that Al2Ca has the strongest alloying ability, and Al4Sr has the highest structural stability. The densities of states （DOS）, Mulliken electronic populations, and electronic charge density difference are obtained to reveal the underlying mechanism of structural stability. The bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young＇s modulus, and Poisson＇s ratio are estimated from the calculated elastic constants. The mechanical properties of these phases are further analyzed and discussed. The Gibbs free energy and Debye temperature are also calculated and discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11374197)
文摘The first-principles methods have been employed to calculate the structural, electronic, and mechanical properties of the α, β, and γ phases of uranium under pressure up to 100 GPa. The electronic structure has been viewed in forms of density of states and band structure. The mechanical stability of metal U in the α, β, and γ phases have been examined.The independent elastic constants, polycrystalline elastic moduli, as well as Poisson＇s ratio have been obtained. Upon compression, the elastic constants, elastic moduli, elastic wave velocities, and Debye temperature of α phase are enhanced pronouncedly. The value of B/G illustrates that α and γ phases are brittle in ground state.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11504088)the Fund from Henan University of Technology,China(Grant Nos.2014YWQN08 and 2013JCYJ12)+2 种基金the Natural Science Fund from the Henan Provincial Education Department,China(Grant No.16A140027)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province of China(Grant Nos.2013JQ1018 and 15JK1759)the Science Foundation of Northwest University of China(Grant No.14NW23)
文摘The structural, elastic, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of thermoelectric material Mg Ag Sb in γ, β, α phases are studied with first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. The optimized lattice constants accord well with the experimental data. According to the calculated total energy of the three phases, the phase transition order is determined from α to γ phase with cooling, which is in agreement with the experimental result. The physical properties such as elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young＇s modulus, Poisson＇s ratio, and anisotropy factor are also discussed and analyzed, which indicates that the three structures are mechanically stable and each has a ductile feature. The Debye temperature is deduced from the elastic properties. The total density of states（TDOS） and partial density of states（PDOS） of the three phases are investigated. The TDOS results show that the γ phase is most stable with a pseudogap near the Fermi level, and the PDOS analysis indicates that the conduction band of the three phases is composed mostly of Mg-3s,Ag-4d, and Sb-5p. In addition, the changes of the free energy, entropy, specific heat, thermal expansion of γ-MgAgSb with temperature are obtained successfully. The obtained results above are important parameters for further experimental and theoretical tuning of doped MgAgSb as a thermoelectric material at high temperature.
