Choice of hybrid functional and basis set optimization to calculate the structural, electronic, mechanical, and vibrational properties of BaSnO3

Author(s)

Duarte, Thiago M. ; Buzolin, Prescila G. C. ; Santos, Ieda M. G. ; Longo, Elson ; Sambrano, Julio R.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY ACCOUNTS; v. 135, n. 6 MAY 20 2016.
• Web of Science Citations: 6

Abstract

This work aimed to study the influence of seven hybrid functionals (B3LYP, B1WC, B3PW, PBE0, PBESOL0, SOGGAXC, and WC1LYP) and selected basis sets in the CRYSTAL software library on the calculated structural, electronic, mechanical, and vibrational properties of BaSnO3 under the framework of periodic density functional theory. Based on the results showing the best approximation of the experimental band gap energy and lattice parameter, the PBE0 functional and the Baranek basis set were used to optimize the outer valence shell functions, alpha(sp) and alpha(d), in order to improve the quality of calculated properties. An analysis was done to determine the density of states, band structure, elastic constants, and infrared (IR) active modes. The results were compared with other reported quantum mechanical calculations and available experimental data. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/19289-0 - Redox reactions of gases by the catalyst TiO2 with Cerium-doped atoms: a computational study
• Grantee: Julio Ricardo Sambrano
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Center for the Development of Functional Materials
• Grantee: Elson Longo da Silva
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC