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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Mortazavi, B.; Ahzi, S.; Peeters, F.M.; Khraisheh, M.K. |
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Effect of straining graphene on nanopore creation using Si cluster bombardment: A reactive atomistic investigation |
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2016 |
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Journal of applied physics |
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J Appl Phys |
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120 |
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120 |
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225108 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Graphene nanosheets have recently received a revival of interest as a new class of ultrathin, high-flux, and energy-efficient sieving membranes because of their unique two-dimensional and atomically thin structure, good flexibility, and outstanding mechanical properties. However, for practical applications of graphene for advanced water purification and desalination technologies, the creation of well controlled, high-density, and subnanometer diameter pores becomes a key factor. Here, we conduct reactive force-field molecular dynamics simulations to study the effect of external strain on nanopore creation in the suspended graphene by bombardment with Si clusters. Depending on the size and energy of the clusters, different kinds of topography were observed in the graphene sheet. In all the considered conditions, tensile strain results in the creation of nanopores with regular shape and smooth edges. On the contrary, compressive strain increases the elastic response of graphene to irradiation that leads to the formation of net-like defective structures with predominantly carbon atom chains. Our findings show the possibility of creating controlled nanopores in strained graphene by bombardment with Si clusters. Published by AIP Publishing. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000391535900022 |
Publication Date |
2016-12-15 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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Impact Factor |
2.068 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 2.068 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141451 |
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4554 |
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Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Akgenc, B.; Mortazavi, B.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Nguyen, C.V. |
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Embedding of atoms into the nanopore sites of the C₆N₆ and C₆N₈ porous carbon nitride monolayers with tunable electronic properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
Volume |
22 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
6418-6433 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using first-principles calculations, we study the effect of embedding various atoms into the nanopore sites of both C6N6 and C6N8 monolayers. Our results indicate that the embedded atoms significantly affect the electronic and magnetic properties of C6N6 and C6N8 monolayers and lead to extraordinary and multifarious electronic properties, such as metallic, half-metallic, spin-glass semiconductor and dilute-magnetic semiconductor behaviour. Our results reveal that the H atom concentration dramatically affects the C6N6 monolayer. On increasing the H coverage, the impurity states also increase due to H atoms around the Fermi-level. C6N6 shows metallic character when the H atom concentration reaches 6.25%. Moreover, the effect of charge on the electronic properties of both Cr@C6N6 and C@C6N8 is also studied. Cr@C6N6 is a ferromagnetic metal with a magnetic moment of 2.40 mu(B), and when 0.2 electrons are added and removed, it remains a ferromagnetic metal with a magnetic moment of 2.57 and 2.77 mu(B), respectively. Interestingly, one can observe a semi-metal, in which the VBM and CBM in both spin channels touch each other near the Fermi-level. C@C6N8 is a semiconductor with a nontrivial band gap. When 0.2 electrons are removed, it remains metallic, and under excess electronic charge, it exhibits half-metallic behaviour. |
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000523409400037 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-20 |
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1463-9076; 1463-9084 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.3 |
Times cited |
17 |
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; This work was supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (NRF-2017R1A2B2011989). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.3; 2020 IF: 4.123 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:168617 |
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6504 |
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Bafekry, A.; Akgenc, B.; Shayesteh, S.F.; Mortazavi, B. |
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Tunable electronic and magnetic properties of graphene/carbon-nitride van der Waals heterostructures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Applied Surface Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Surf Sci |
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505 |
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144450-144459 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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In this paper, we explore the electronic properties of C3N, C3N4 and C4N3 and graphene (Gr) van der Waals heterostructures by conducing extensive first-principles calculations. The acquired results show that these heterostructures can show diverse electronic properties, such as the metal (Gr on C3N), semiconductor with narrow band gap (Gr on C3N4) and ferromagnetic-metal (Gr on C4N3). We furthermore explored the effect of vacancies, atom substitution, topological, antisite and Stone-Wales defects on the structural and electronic properties of considered heterostructures. Our results show that the vacancy defects introduce localized states near the Fermi level and create a local magnetic moment. The Gr/C3N heterostructures with the single and double vacancy defects exhibit a ferromagnetic-metal, while Stone-Wales defects show an indirect semiconductor with the band gap of 0.2 eV. The effects of adsorption and insertion of O, C, Be, Cr, Fe and Co atoms on the electronic properties of Gr/C3N have been also elaborately studied. Our results highlight that the electronic and magnetic properties of garphene/carbon-nitride lateral heterostructures can be effectively modified by point defects and impurities. |
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000510846500052 |
Publication Date |
2019-11-18 |
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0169-4332 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
6.7 |
Times cited |
26 |
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Most recent IF: 6.7; 2020 IF: 3.387 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:167732 |
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6638 |
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Mortazavi, B.; Bafekry, A.; Shahrokhi, M.; Rabczuk, T.; Zhuang, X. |
Title |
ZnN and ZnP as novel graphene-like materials with high Li-ion storage capacities |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Materials today energy |
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16 |
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Unsp 100392-8 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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In this work, we employed first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the dynamical and thermal stability of graphene-like ZnX (X = N, P, As) nanosheets. We moreover analyzed the electronic, mechanical and optical properties of these novel two-dimensional (2D) systems. Acquired phonon dispersion relations reveal the absence of imaginary frequencies and thus confirming the dynamical stability of predicted monolayers. According to ab-initio molecular dynamics results however only ZnN and ZnP exhibit the required thermally stability. The elastic modulus of ZnN, ZnP and ZnAs are estimated to be 31, 21 and 17 N/m, respectively, and the corresponding tensile strengths values are 6.0, 4.9 and 4.0 N/m, respectively. Electronic band structure analysis confirms the metallic electronic character for the predicted monolayers. Results for the optical characteristics also indicate a reflectivity of 100% at extremely low energy levels, which is desirable for photonic and optoelectronic applications. According to our results, graphene-like ZnN and ZnP nanosheets can yield high capacities of 675 and 556 mAh/g for Li-ion storage, respectively. Acquired results confirm the stability and acceptable strength of ZnN and ZnP nanosheets and highlight their attractive application prospects in optical and energy storage systems. |
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000539083500049 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-21 |
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2468-6069 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.3 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; B. M. and X. Z. appreciate the funding by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) under Germany's Excellence Strategy within the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (EXC 2122, Project ID 390833453). ; |
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Most recent IF: 9.3; 2020 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:169752 |
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6655 |
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Bafekry, A.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Shahrokhi, M.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Kim, D.; Mortazavi, B. |
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Electro-optical and mechanical properties of Zinc antimonide (ZnSb) monolayer and bilayer : a first-principles study |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Applied Surface Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Surf Sci |
Volume |
540 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
148289 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Latest synthesis of ZnSb monolayer, encouraged us to conduct density functional theory (DFT) simulations in order to study the structural, magnetic, electronic/optical and mechanical features of the sp2-hybridized honeycomb ZnSb monolayer (ML-ZnSb) and bilayer (BL-ZnSb). Our structural optimizations reveal that ML-ZnSb is an anisotropic hexagonal structure while BL-ZnSb is composed of shifted ZnSb layers which are covalently binded. ML-ZnSb is found to be a ferromagnetic metal, in contrast BL-ZnSb has a non-magnetic indirect band gap semiconducting ground state. For the in-plane polarization, first absorption peak of ML-ZnSb and BL-ZnSb confirm the absorbance of the light within the infrared domain wand visible range, respectively. Moreover, our results reveal that the layer-layer chemical bonding in BL-ZnSb significantly enhances the mechanical response of ML-ZnSb whose in-plane stiness is the smallest among all 2D materials (2DM). Notably, the strong in-plane anisotropy of ML-ZnSb in its stiness reduces in BL-ZnSb. |
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000599883200005 |
Publication Date |
2020-11-09 |
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0169-4332 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.387 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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; This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (NRF-2017R1A2B2011989). Computational resources were provided by the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC). M.Y. is supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) by a postdoctoral fellowship. B.M. and X. Z. appreciate the funding by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) under Germanys Excellence Strategy within the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (EXC 2122, Project ID 390833453). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.387 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:174956 |
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6688 |
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Bafekry, A.; Mortazavi, B.; Faraji, M.; Shahrokhi, M.; Shafique, A.; Jappor, H.R.; Nguyen, C.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Feghhi, S.A.H. |
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Ab initio prediction of semiconductivity in a novel two-dimensional Sb₂X₃ (X= S, Se, Te) monolayers with orthorhombic structure |
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2021 |
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Scientific Reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
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11 |
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1 |
Pages |
10366 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Sb2S3 and Sb2Se3 are well-known layered bulk structures with weak van der Waals interactions. In this work we explore the atomic lattice, dynamical stability, electronic and optical properties of Sb2S3, Sb2Se3 and Sb2Te3 monolayers using the density functional theory simulations. Molecular dynamics and phonon dispersion results show the desirable thermal and dynamical stability of studied nanosheets. On the basis of HSE06 and PBE/GGA functionals, we show that all the considered novel monolayers are semiconductors. Using the HSE06 functional the electronic bandgap of Sb2S3, Sb2Se3 and Sb2Te3 monolayers are predicted to be 2.15, 1.35 and 1.37 eV, respectively. Optical simulations show that the first absorption coefficient peak for Sb2S3, Sb2Se3 and Sb2Te3 monolayers along in-plane polarization is suitable for the absorption of the visible and IR range of light. Interestingly, optically anisotropic character along planar directions can be desirable for polarization-sensitive photodetectors. Furthermore, we systematically investigate the electrical transport properties with combined first-principles and Boltzmann transport theory calculations. At optimal doping concentration, we found the considerable larger power factor values of 2.69, 4.91, and 5.45 for hole-doped Sb2S3, Sb2Se3, and Sb2Te3, respectively. This study highlights the bright prospect for the application of Sb2S3, Sb2Se3 and Sb2Te3 nanosheets in novel electronic, optical and energy conversion systems. |
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000656961400019 |
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2021-05-14 |
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2045-2322 |
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Impact Factor |
4.259 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.259 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179188 |
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6965 |
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Bafekry, A.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Akgenc, B.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Mortazavi, B. |
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First-principles investigation of electronic, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of graphene-like XBi (X = Si, Ge, Sn) monolayers |
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2021 |
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Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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23 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
12471-12478 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Research progress on single layer group III monochalcogenides has been increasing rapidly owing to their interesting physics. Herein, we investigate the dynamically stable single layer forms of XBi (X = Ge, Si or Sn) using density functional theory calculations. Phonon band dispersion calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations reveal the dynamical and thermal stability of the considered monolayers. Raman spectra calculations indicate the existence of 5 Raman active phonon modes, 3 of which are prominent and can be observed in possible Raman measurements. The electronic band structures of the XBi single layers were investigated with and without the effects of spin-orbit coupling (SOC). Our results show that XBi single layers show semiconducting properties with narrow band gap values without SOC. However, only single layer SiBi is an indirect band gap semiconductor, while GeBi and SnBi exhibit metallic behaviors when adding spin-orbit coupling effects. In addition, the calculated linear elastic parameters indicate the soft nature of the predicted monolayers. Moreover, our predictions for the thermoelectric properties of single layer XBi reveal that SiBi is a good thermoelectric material with increasing temperature. Overall, it is proposed that single layer XBi structures can be alternative, stable 2D single layers with varying electronic and thermoelectric properties. |
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000653851100001 |
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2021-04-08 |
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1463-9076; 1463-9084 |
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Impact Factor |
4.123 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.123 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179007 |
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6992 |
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Bafekry, A.; Faraji, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Mortazavi, B.; Ziabari, A.A.; Khatibani, A.B.; Nguyen, C., V; Ghergherehchi, M.; Gogova, D. |
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Point defects in a two-dimensional ZnSnN₂ nanosheet : a first-principles study on the electronic and magnetic properties |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Physical Chemistry C |
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J Phys Chem C |
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125 |
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23 |
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13067-13075 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The reduction of dimensionality is a very effective way to achieve appealing properties in two-dimensional materials (2DMs). First-principles calculations can greatly facilitate the prediction of 2DM properties and find possible approaches to enhance their performance. We employed first-principles calculations to gain insight into the impact of different types of point defects (vacancies and substitutional dopants) on the electronic and magnetic properties of a ZnSnN2 (ZSN) monolayer. We show that Zn, Sn, and N + Zn vacancy-defected structures are p-type conducting, while the defected ZSN with a N vacancy is n-type conducting. For substitutional dopants, we found that all doped structures are thermally and energetically stable. The most stable structure is found to be B-doping at the Zn site. The highest work function value (5.0 eV) has been obtained for Be substitution at the Sn site. Li-doping (at the Zn site) and Be-doping (at the Sn site) are p-type conducting, while B-doping (at the Zn site) is n-type conducting. We found that the considered ZSN monolayer-based structures with point defects are magnetic, except those with the N vacancy defects and Be-doped structures. The ab initio molecular dynamics simulations confirm that all substitutionally doped and defected structures are thermally stable. Thus, our results highlight the possibility of tuning the magnetism in ZnSnN2 monolayers through defect engineering. |
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000664312500063 |
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2021-06-03 |
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1932-7447; 1932-7455 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.536 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179741 |
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7012 |
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