Fusing a machine learning strategy with density functional theory to hasten the discovery of 2D MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen generation

BM Abraham, P Sinha, P Halder… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The complexity of the topological and combinatorial configuration space of MXenes can give
rise to gigantic design challenges that cannot be addressed through traditional experimental …

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheet as a potential hydrogen adsorption material: A density functional theory (DFT) study

B Chettri, PK Patra, NN Hieu, DP Rai - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021 - Elsevier
The hydrogen storage capacity of Boron Nitride nanosheet has been performed by using
density functional theory (DFT). All the structural and electronic properties of a monolayer …

Crystalline and nanostructured materials based on transition metal dichalcogenides: Synthesis and electronic properties

AY Ledneva, GE Chebanova, SB Artemkina… - Journal of Structural …, 2022 - Springer
The article reviews the current state of research of the synthesis, structural, electrophysical
and spectroscopic properties of layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) of group 4 …

First principles evaluation of the OER properties of TM− X (TM= Cr, Mn, Fe, Mo, Ru, W and Os, and X= F and S) doped IrO2 (110) surface

KO Obodo, CNM Ouma, D Bessarabov - Electrochimica Acta, 2022 - Elsevier
Using first-principles calculations, we investigated the energetics and structural properties of
cation substitutional doping (TM= Cr, Mn, Fe, Mo, Ru, W, Os), anion substitutional doping (F …

Induced magnetic states upon electron–hole injection at B and N sites of hexagonal boron nitride bilayer: A density functional theory study

B Chettri, PK Patra, Lalmuanchhana… - … Journal of Quantum …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We have reported the electronic, magnetic and optical properties of carbon doped bilayer
hexagonal boron nitride (h‐BN) using thedensity functional theory. A single C‐doping at B/N …

Density functional theory calculation of Ti3C2 MXene monolayer as catalytic support for platinum towards the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane

KO Obodo, CNM Ouma, PM Modisha… - Applied Surface …, 2020 - Elsevier
The need for sustainable energy systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are key
drivers in the development of liquid hydrogen organic carriers (LOHCs). Density functional …

Exploring the candidacy of Mo (1− x) Ax X2 (A=[Cr, Ta], X= S) for photodetection solicitations: Showcasing the DFT predictions of the structural, elastic, and …

SA Yamusa, A Shaari, NAM Alsaif, IM Alsalamah… - Physica B: Condensed …, 2023 - Elsevier
Previously, most of the theoretical/computational density functional theory (DFT) simulations
of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) were used to gain insight into their non-doped …

Controlling the electronic and optical properties of HfS 2 mono-layers via lanthanide substitutional doping: a DFT+ U study

KO Obodo, G Gebreyesus, CNM Ouma, JT Obodo… - RSC …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Two dimensional HfS2 is a material with potential applications in the field of photo-catalysis
and advanced solid state devices. Density functional theory with the Hubbard U parameter …

Janus transition metal dichalcogenides in combination with MoS 2 for high-efficiency photovoltaic applications: A DFT study

BT Beshir, KO Obodo, GA Asres - RSC advances, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Exotic features of two-dimensional materials have been demonstrated, making them
particularly appealing for both photocatalytic and photovoltaic applications. van der Waals …

Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries

GW King'ori, CNM Ouma, GO Amolo, NW Makau - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021 - Elsevier
In the search for an energy storage medium with higher electronic conductivity, rate
performance and moderate volume expansion, van der Waals heterostructures are a …