High-throughput calculations of two-dimensional auxetic $M_4X_8$ with magnetism, electrocatalysis, and alkali metal battery applications

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Main Authors: Wang, Haidi, Lin, Wei, Zhu, Weiduo, Chen, Zhao, Li, Zhongjun, Liu, Xiaofeng
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author Wang, Haidi
Lin, Wei
Zhu, Weiduo
Chen, Zhao
Li, Zhongjun
Liu, Xiaofeng
author_facet Wang, Haidi
Lin, Wei
Zhu, Weiduo
Chen, Zhao
Li, Zhongjun
Liu, Xiaofeng
contents Two-dimensional (2D) materials with multifunctional properties, such as negative Poisson's ratio (NPR), magnetism, catalysis, and energy storage capabilities, are of significant interest for advanced applications in flexible electronics, spintronics, catalysis, and lithium-ion batteries. However, the discovery of such materials, particularly in low-dimensional forms, remains a challenge. In this study, we perform high-throughput density-functional theory (DFT) calculations to explore a new class of 2D V-shaped monolayers with remarkable physicochemical properties. Among 18 stable $M_4X_8$ (M = transition metal; X = halogen) compounds, we identify 9 auxetic monolayers, with \ce{Pd4I8} standing out for its exceptionally high NPR of -0.798. Notably, 4 of these materials exhibit half semiconductor properties, while 5 others are bipolar magnetic semiconductors, offering a unique combination of electronic and magnetic behavior. Additionally, these materials demonstrate promising catalytic activity for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER/OER) and show potential as anodes for rechargeable metal-ion batteries, particularly in alkali-ion systems. This work not only expands the family of 2D NPR materials but also introduces new candidates with multifunctional capabilities for a wide range of applications in nanoelectronics, catalysis, and energy storage.
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spellingShingle High-throughput calculations of two-dimensional auxetic $M_4X_8$ with magnetism, electrocatalysis, and alkali metal battery applications
Wang, Haidi
Lin, Wei
Zhu, Weiduo
Chen, Zhao
Li, Zhongjun
Liu, Xiaofeng
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
Two-dimensional (2D) materials with multifunctional properties, such as negative Poisson's ratio (NPR), magnetism, catalysis, and energy storage capabilities, are of significant interest for advanced applications in flexible electronics, spintronics, catalysis, and lithium-ion batteries. However, the discovery of such materials, particularly in low-dimensional forms, remains a challenge. In this study, we perform high-throughput density-functional theory (DFT) calculations to explore a new class of 2D V-shaped monolayers with remarkable physicochemical properties. Among 18 stable $M_4X_8$ (M = transition metal; X = halogen) compounds, we identify 9 auxetic monolayers, with \ce{Pd4I8} standing out for its exceptionally high NPR of -0.798. Notably, 4 of these materials exhibit half semiconductor properties, while 5 others are bipolar magnetic semiconductors, offering a unique combination of electronic and magnetic behavior. Additionally, these materials demonstrate promising catalytic activity for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER/OER) and show potential as anodes for rechargeable metal-ion batteries, particularly in alkali-ion systems. This work not only expands the family of 2D NPR materials but also introduces new candidates with multifunctional capabilities for a wide range of applications in nanoelectronics, catalysis, and energy storage.
title High-throughput calculations of two-dimensional auxetic $M_4X_8$ with magnetism, electrocatalysis, and alkali metal battery applications
topic Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.11242