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Macke E, Timrov I, Marzari N, Ciacchi LC. Orbital-Resolved DFT +U for Molecules and Solids. J Chem Theory Comput 2024; 20:4824-4843. [PMID: 38820347 PMCID: PMC11171274 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.3c01403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
Abstract
We present an orbital-resolved extension of the Hubbard U correction to density-functional theory (DFT). Compared to the conventional shell-averaged approach, the prediction of energetic, electronic and structural properties is strongly improved, particularly for compounds characterized by both localized and hybridized states in the Hubbard manifold. The numerical values of all Hubbard parameters are readily obtained from linear-response calculations. The relevance of this more refined approach is showcased by its application to bulk solids pyrite (FeS2) and pyrolusite (β-MnO2), as well as to six Fe(II) molecular complexes. Our findings indicate that a careful definition of Hubbard manifolds is indispensable for extending the applicability of DFT+U beyond its current boundaries. The present orbital-resolved scheme aims to provide a computationally undemanding yet accurate tool for electronic structure calculations of charge-transfer insulators, transition-metal (TM) complexes and other compounds displaying significant orbital hybridization.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eric Macke
- Faculty
of Production Engineering, Bremen Center
for Computational Materials Science and MAPEX Center for Materials
and Processes, Hybrid Materials Interfaces Group, University of Bremen, Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Theory
and Simulation of Materials (THEOS) and National Centre for Computational
Design and Discovery of Novel Materials (MARVEL), École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Theory
and Simulation of Materials (THEOS) and National Centre for Computational
Design and Discovery of Novel Materials (MARVEL), École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
- University
of Bremen Excellence Chair, Bremen Center
for Computational Materials Science, Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Faculty
of Production Engineering, Bremen Center
for Computational Materials Science and MAPEX Center for Materials
and Processes, Hybrid Materials Interfaces Group, University of Bremen, Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Vijayan AK, M S S, Kour S, Dastider SG, Mondal K, Sharma AL. Theoretical investigation of quantum capacitance of Co-doped α-MnO 2 for supercapacitor applications using density functional theory. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:25789-25802. [PMID: 37724421 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03080f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
Abstract
The rapid depletion of fossil fuels and ever-growing energy demand have led to a search for renewable clean energy sources. The storage of renewable energy calls for immediate attention to the fabrication of efficient energy storage devices like supercapacitors (SCs). As an electrode material for SCs, MnO2 has gained wide research interest because of its high theoretical capacitance, variable oxidation state, vast abundance, and low cost. However, the low electric conductivity of MnO2 limits its practical application. The conductivity of MnO2 can be enhanced by tuning the electronic states through substitution doping with cobalt. In the present work, first principles analysis based on density functional theory (DFT) has been used to examine the quantum capacitance (CQC) and surface charge (Q) of Co-doped MnO2. Doping enhanced the structural stability, electrical conductivity, potential window, and quantum capacitance of α-MnO2. The shortened band gap and localized states near the Fermi level improve the CQC of α-MnO2. For the narrow potential range (-0.4 to 0.4 V), the CQC is observed to increase with doping concentration. The highest CQC value at +0.4 V is observed to be 2412.59 μF cm-2 for Mn6Co2O16 (25% doping), five times higher than that of pristine MnO2 (471.18 μF cm-2). Mn6Co2O16 also exhibits better CQC and 'Q' at higher positive bias. Hence, it can be used as an anode material for asymmetric supercapacitors. All these results suggest better capacitive performance of Co-doped α-MnO2 for aqueous SCs and as an anode material for asymmetric supercapacitors.
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- Ariya K Vijayan
- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401.
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401.
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401.
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401.
- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India, 151401.
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Selvakumar K, Duraisamy V, Venkateshwaran S, Arumugam N, Almansour AI, Wang Y, Xiaoteng Liu T, Murugesan Senthil Kumar S. Development of α‐MnO
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Nanowire with Ni‐ and (Ni, Co)‐Cation Doping as an Efficient Bifunctional Oxygen Evolution and Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalyst. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Karuppiah Selvakumar
- Electroorganic and Materials Electrochemistry (EME) Division CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) Karaikudi-630 003 Tamil Nadu India
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- Electroorganic and Materials Electrochemistry (EME) Division CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) Karaikudi-630 003 Tamil Nadu India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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- Electroorganic and Materials Electrochemistry (EME) Division CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) Karaikudi-630 003 Tamil Nadu India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science King Saud University P. O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science King Saud University P. O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Environment Northumbria University Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Engineering and Environment Northumbria University Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom
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- Electroorganic and Materials Electrochemistry (EME) Division CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) Karaikudi-630 003 Tamil Nadu India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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