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Leinders, G.; Baldinozzi, G.; Ritter, C.; Saniz, R.; Arts, I.; Lamoen, D.; Verwerft, M. |
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Charge Localization and Magnetic Correlations in the Refined Structure of U3O7 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
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60 |
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14 |
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10550-10564 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Atomic arrangements in the mixed-valence oxide U3O7 are refined from high-resolution neutron scattering data. The crystallographic model describes a long-range structural order in a U60O140 primitive cell (space group P42/n) containing distorted cuboctahedral oxygen clusters. By combining experimental data and electronic structure calculations accounting for spin–orbit interactions, we provide robust evidence of an interplay between charge localization and the magnetic moments carried by the uranium atoms. The calculations predict U3O7 to be a semiconducting solid with a band gap of close to 0.32 eV, and a more pronounced charge-transfer insulator behavior as compared to the well-known Mott insulator UO2. Most uranium ions (56 out of 60) occur in 9-fold and 10-fold coordinated environments, surrounding the oxygen clusters, and have a tetravalent (24 out of 60) or pentavalent (32 out of 60) state. The remaining uranium ions (4 out of 60) are not contiguous to the oxygen cuboctahedra and have a very compact, 8-fold coordinated environment with two short (2 × 1.93(3) Å) “oxo-type” bonds. The higher Hirshfeld charge and the diamagnetic character point to a hexavalent state for these four uranium ions. Hence, the valence state distribution corresponds to 24/60 × U(IV) + 32/60 U(V) + 4/60 U(VI). The tetravalent and pentavalent uranium ions are predicted to carry noncollinear magnetic moments (with amplitudes of 1.6 and 0.8 μB, respectively), resulting in canted ferromagnetic order in characteristic layers within the overall fluorite-related structure. |
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2021-07-19 |
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0020-1669 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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4.857 |
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Financial support for this research was partly provided by the Energy Transition Fund of the Belgian FPS Economy (Project SF-CORMOD – Spent Fuel CORrosion MODeling). This work was performed in part using HPC resources from GENCI-IDRIS (Grants 2020-101450 and 2020-101601), and in part by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), both funded by the FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government-department EWI. GL thanks E. Suard and C. Schreinemachers for assistance during the neutron scattering experiments at the ILL. GB acknowledges V. Petříček for suggestions on using JANA2006. |
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Most recent IF: 4.857 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:179907 |
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6801 |
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Saniz, R.; Baldinozzi, G.; Arts, I.; Lamoen, D.; Leinders, G.; Verwerft, M. |
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Charge order, frustration relief, and spin-orbit coupling in U3O8 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Physical review materials |
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7 |
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5 |
Pages |
054410 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Research efforts on the description of the low-temperature magnetic order and electronic properties of U3O8 have been inconclusive so far. Reinterpreting neutron scattering results, we use group representation theory to show that the ground state presents collinear out-of-plane magnetic moments, with antiferromagnetic coupling both in-layer and between layers. Charge order relieves the initial geometric frustration, generating a slightly distorted honeycomb sublattice with Néel-type order. The precise knowledge of the characteristics of this magnetic ground state is then used to explain the fine features of the band gap. In this system, spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is of critical importance, as it strongly affects the electronic structure, narrowing the gap by ∼38%, compared to calculations neglecting SOC. The predicted electronic structure actually explains the salient features of recent optical absorption measurements, further demonstrating the excellent agreement between the calculated ground state properties and experiment. |
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2023-05-31 |
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2475-9953 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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3.4 |
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OpenAccess |
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Financial support for this research was partly provided by the Energy Transition Fund of the Belgian FPS Economy (Project SF-CORMOD Spent Fuel CORrosion MODeling).Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; |
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Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: NA |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197043 |
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8796 |
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Arts, I.; Saniz, R.; Baldinozzi, G.; Leinders, G.; Verwerft, M.; Lamoen, D. |
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Ab initio study of the adsorption of O, O2, H2O and H2O2 on UO2 surfaces using DFT+U and non-collinear magnetism |
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2024 |
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Journal of Nuclear Materials |
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Journal of Nuclear Materials |
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599 |
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155249 |
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A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; |
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In order to model correctly the corrosion of spent nuclear fuel under disposal conditions, it is important to understand its behavior in the presence of oxidants. To advance in this direction, we consider the oxidation of UO2. We investigate computationally the adsorption of various species on its three most stable surfaces: (111), (110), and (100), with emphasis on incorporating a full non-collinear PBE+U approach. Various species, namely O, O2, H2O and H2O2 are considered due to their relevance for the oxidation of UO2. The dissociation energy and an estimate for the dissociation barrier for O2 were obtained, using the preferred adsorption configurations of O and O2. The adsorption configurations for H2O in our study compare well with previous studies that used collinear approximations, both in terms of relative stability of configurations and bond lengths. Differences in adsorption energies were found, which may be important for reaction kinetics. Dissociative reactions in which the water molecule splits in hydrogen and hydroxyl occur only on one of the three surfaces. The hydrogen further reacts with a surface oxygen to also form a hydroxyl group. Not surprisingly, we find that H2O2 binds more strongly to the three surfaces than water (lower formation energy), and similar to H2O adsorption, dissociative reactions may occur. The dissociated hydrogen reacts with a surface oxygen to form a hydroxyl group and the hydroperoxyl molecule binds with a surface uranium. Our study, which includes a detailed study of electron transfer, magnetic structure and the preferred adsorption configurations, gives insight into the uranium oxidation states and the influence of surface geometry on adsorption. The findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the early stages of UO2 oxidation. |
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2024-06-25 |
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0022-3115 |
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3.1 |
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Financial support for this research was provided by the Energy Transition Fund of the Belgian FPS Economy (Project SF-CORMOD: Spent Fuel – Corrosion modeling). This work was performed using HPC resources from the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), both funded by the FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government department EWI (Economie, Wetenschap & Innovatie). |
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Most recent IF: 3.1; 2024 IF: 2.048 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:207055 |
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