• 文献标题:   Theoretical Investigation of Edge-modified Zigzag Graphene Nanoribbons by Scandium Metal with Pyridine-like Defects: A Potential Hydrogen Storage Material
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   MANANGHAYA M
  • 作者关键词:   binding energy, density functional theory, pyridine defect, transition metal, zigzag graphene nanoribbon
  • 出版物名称:   BULLETIN OF THE KOREAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
  • ISSN:   1229-5949
  • 通讯作者地址:   De La Salle Univ
  • 被引频次:   19
  • DOI:   10.5012/bkcs.2014.35.1.253
  • 出版年:   2014

▎ 摘  要

Functionalization of zigzag graphene nanoribbon (ZGNR) segment containing 120 C atoms with pyridine (3NV-ZGNR) defects was investigated on the basis of density-functional theory (DFT) calculations, results show that edge-modified ZGNRs by Sc can adsorb multiple hydrogen molecules in a quasi-molecular fashion, thereby can be a potential candidate for hydrogen storage. The stability of Sc functionalization is dictated by a strong binding energy, suggesting a reduction of clustering of metal atoms over the metal-decorated ZGNR.