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Unraveling the MnMnO4 polymorphism: a comprehensive DFT investigation of alpha, beta, and omega phases

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Autor(es):
da Silveira Lacerda, Luis Henrique ; San-Miguel, Miguel Angel
Número total de Autores: 2
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Journal of Materials Science; v. 57, n. 22, p. 18-pg., 2022-05-23.
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The MnMoO4 is an environmentally friendly semiconductor material widely employed in technological devices. This material can be obtained on three different polymorphs, and although such phases were reported decades ago, some obscurity over their structure and properties is still perceived. Thus, this work provides a comprehensive DFT investigation of the alpha, beta, and omega phases of MnMoO4, analyzing their crystalline structure, stability, and electronic and magnetic properties. The results show that all phases of MnMoO4 are stable at room conditions connected by pressure application or long-time high-temperature treatment. The MnMoO4 phases are G-type antiferromagnetic with semiconductor bandgap and have enormous potential to develop magnetic, optical, and electronic devices and photocatalytic-based processes. The results also evidence potential antiviral and antibacterial activities of the three MnMoO4 polymorphs. [GRAPHICS] . (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 17/26105-4 - EMU concedido no processo 2016/23891-6 cluster computacional de alto desempenho
Beneficiário:Alex Antonelli
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Equipamentos Multiusuários
Processo FAPESP: 16/23891-6 - Modelagem computacional da matéria condensada
Beneficiário:Alex Antonelli
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Centro de Desenvolvimento de Materiais Funcionais
Beneficiário:Elson Longo da Silva
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão - CEPIDs
Processo FAPESP: 20/03780-0 - Estudo teórico-computacional de materiais semicondutores com potencial fotocatalítico
Beneficiário:Luis Henrique da Silveira Lacerda
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado