The energetic pathways of adsorption and activation of carbon dioxide (CO2) on low-lying compact (TiO2)n clusters are systematically investigated by using electronic structure calculations based on density-functional ...The energetic pathways of adsorption and activation of carbon dioxide (CO2) on low-lying compact (TiO2)n clusters are systematically investigated by using electronic structure calculations based on density-functional theory (DFT). Our calculated results show that CO2 is adsorbed preferably on the bridge O atom of the clusters, forming a "chemisorption" carbonate complex, while the CO is adsorbed preferably to the Ti atom of terminal Ti-O.The computed carbonate vibrational frequency values are in good agreement with the results obtained experimentally, which suggests that CO2 in the complex is distorted slightly from its undeviating linear configuration. In addition, the analyses of electronic parameters, electronic density, ionization potential, HOMO-LUMO gap, and density of states(DOS) confirm the charge transfer and interaction between CO2 and the cluster. From the predicted energy profiles, CO2 can be easily adsorbed and activated, while the activation of CO2 on (TiO2)n clusters are structure-dependent and energetically more favorable than that on the bulk TiO2. Overall, this study critically highlights how the small (TiO2)n clusters can influence the CO2 adsorption and activation which are the critical steps for CO2 reduction the surface of a catalyst and subsequent conversion into industrially relevant chemicals and fuels.展开更多
为了研究金属掺杂团簇时带隙的变化趋势,本文用Cr,Mo,V,Nb四种元素掺杂(TiO_2)_3团簇,并用密度泛函理论下的广义梯度近似(GGA)方法计算.不同掺杂位置的结果表明最好的掺杂位置是3-配位的钛位置.所有掺杂后(TiO_2)_3团簇的HOMO-LUMO带隙...为了研究金属掺杂团簇时带隙的变化趋势,本文用Cr,Mo,V,Nb四种元素掺杂(TiO_2)_3团簇,并用密度泛函理论下的广义梯度近似(GGA)方法计算.不同掺杂位置的结果表明最好的掺杂位置是3-配位的钛位置.所有掺杂后(TiO_2)_3团簇的HOMO-LUMO带隙都要比未掺杂时要小,对应高能区态密度峰值左移0.1 e V;HOMO的电子云分布主要占据了氧原子的位置,当掺杂团簇被激发时,电子从末端氧原子位置跃迁到掺杂原子.此外,我们进一步的计算表明Cr和Mo是降低(TiO_2)_3团簇带隙较好的掺杂元素.为了进一步的研究掺杂(TiO_2)_3团簇的性质以及它在光催化,清洁能源等方面的应用,还需要我们进行实验和理论相结合的研究.展开更多
采用全电子相对论密度泛函理论方法探索金红石型Ti O_2纳米团簇与铀酰的相互作用。考察金红石团簇模型(包括层数和表面积大小)变化对吸附铀形成复合物结构、吸附作用能等性质的影响,确定2层、表面积为1.1 nm×0.6 nm、包括63个原子...采用全电子相对论密度泛函理论方法探索金红石型Ti O_2纳米团簇与铀酰的相互作用。考察金红石团簇模型(包括层数和表面积大小)变化对吸附铀形成复合物结构、吸附作用能等性质的影响,确定2层、表面积为1.1 nm×0.6 nm、包括63个原子的纳米团簇(标记为2L-Ti15)能够合理描述金红石纳米粒子性质的同时,还能节约计算资源。对2L-Ti15-[(UO_2)(H_2O)_3]^(2+)复合物计算表明,纳米团簇和铀酰存在共价键作用;优化得到U-O_(surf)键长0.233~0.238 nm,这一距离在已发现铀酰基配合物U-O距离范围内。在气相条件下,纳米团簇对铀酰吸附反应为放热过程(-3.02 e V);考虑溶剂介质环境的影响,反应则需要吸收少许能量(0.16e V)。U-O_(surf)键的能量分解发现,纳米团簇和铀酰的化学键作用为轨道相互作用主导的(占94%),它的静电吸引略大于Pauli排斥。基于电子密度的QTAIM(quantum theory of atoms in molecule)分析揭示,U-O_(surf)作用是介于离子和共价之间的配位键,其强度高于复合物中的U-OH_2键作用,但比U=O键弱。波函数分析表明,来自纳米团簇的O(2p)贡献HOMO轨道,并混有σ(U=O)成键性质,而LUMO轨道则为Ti(3d)修饰的U(5f)性质,复合物HOMO-LUMO带隙为2.40 e V,相对吸附前的纳米团簇半导体粒子的3.35 e V变窄。从吸收光谱角度而言,复合物体系可能在可见光区域具有更强的捕光性能。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21465021,21463023)Key Project of Ministry of Education,China(211189)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province,China(1208RJZE139)Program of Gansu Provincial University for Leaders of Disciplines in Science,China(11zx-04)~~
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11404074)
文摘The energetic pathways of adsorption and activation of carbon dioxide (CO2) on low-lying compact (TiO2)n clusters are systematically investigated by using electronic structure calculations based on density-functional theory (DFT). Our calculated results show that CO2 is adsorbed preferably on the bridge O atom of the clusters, forming a "chemisorption" carbonate complex, while the CO is adsorbed preferably to the Ti atom of terminal Ti-O.The computed carbonate vibrational frequency values are in good agreement with the results obtained experimentally, which suggests that CO2 in the complex is distorted slightly from its undeviating linear configuration. In addition, the analyses of electronic parameters, electronic density, ionization potential, HOMO-LUMO gap, and density of states(DOS) confirm the charge transfer and interaction between CO2 and the cluster. From the predicted energy profiles, CO2 can be easily adsorbed and activated, while the activation of CO2 on (TiO2)n clusters are structure-dependent and energetically more favorable than that on the bulk TiO2. Overall, this study critically highlights how the small (TiO2)n clusters can influence the CO2 adsorption and activation which are the critical steps for CO2 reduction the surface of a catalyst and subsequent conversion into industrially relevant chemicals and fuels.
文摘为了研究金属掺杂团簇时带隙的变化趋势,本文用Cr,Mo,V,Nb四种元素掺杂(TiO_2)_3团簇,并用密度泛函理论下的广义梯度近似(GGA)方法计算.不同掺杂位置的结果表明最好的掺杂位置是3-配位的钛位置.所有掺杂后(TiO_2)_3团簇的HOMO-LUMO带隙都要比未掺杂时要小,对应高能区态密度峰值左移0.1 e V;HOMO的电子云分布主要占据了氧原子的位置,当掺杂团簇被激发时,电子从末端氧原子位置跃迁到掺杂原子.此外,我们进一步的计算表明Cr和Mo是降低(TiO_2)_3团簇带隙较好的掺杂元素.为了进一步的研究掺杂(TiO_2)_3团簇的性质以及它在光催化,清洁能源等方面的应用,还需要我们进行实验和理论相结合的研究.
文摘采用全电子相对论密度泛函理论方法探索金红石型Ti O_2纳米团簇与铀酰的相互作用。考察金红石团簇模型(包括层数和表面积大小)变化对吸附铀形成复合物结构、吸附作用能等性质的影响,确定2层、表面积为1.1 nm×0.6 nm、包括63个原子的纳米团簇(标记为2L-Ti15)能够合理描述金红石纳米粒子性质的同时,还能节约计算资源。对2L-Ti15-[(UO_2)(H_2O)_3]^(2+)复合物计算表明,纳米团簇和铀酰存在共价键作用;优化得到U-O_(surf)键长0.233~0.238 nm,这一距离在已发现铀酰基配合物U-O距离范围内。在气相条件下,纳米团簇对铀酰吸附反应为放热过程(-3.02 e V);考虑溶剂介质环境的影响,反应则需要吸收少许能量(0.16e V)。U-O_(surf)键的能量分解发现,纳米团簇和铀酰的化学键作用为轨道相互作用主导的(占94%),它的静电吸引略大于Pauli排斥。基于电子密度的QTAIM(quantum theory of atoms in molecule)分析揭示,U-O_(surf)作用是介于离子和共价之间的配位键,其强度高于复合物中的U-OH_2键作用,但比U=O键弱。波函数分析表明,来自纳米团簇的O(2p)贡献HOMO轨道,并混有σ(U=O)成键性质,而LUMO轨道则为Ti(3d)修饰的U(5f)性质,复合物HOMO-LUMO带隙为2.40 e V,相对吸附前的纳米团簇半导体粒子的3.35 e V变窄。从吸收光谱角度而言,复合物体系可能在可见光区域具有更强的捕光性能。
