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Explicit demonstration of the equivalence between DFT+U and the Hartree-Fock ...
Several methods have been developed to improve the predictions of density functional theory (DFT) in the case of strongly correlated electron systems. Out of these approaches,... -
Accurate electronic properties and intercalation voltages of olivine-type Li-...
The design of novel cathode materials for Li-ion batteries requires accurate first-principles predictions of structural, electronic, and magnetic properties as well as... -
Dataset of 80,000 solvated joint-DFT free energies for ORR on spinel-oxide (1...
Earth-abundant spinel oxides are promising alkaline oxygen-reduction catalysts, yet mechanistic models still invoke a vacuum-DFT associative OOH/OO route. Here we combine... -
Charge fluctuations in the intermediate-valence ground state of SmCoIn₅
The microscopic mechanism of heavy band formation, relevant for unconventional superconductivity in CeCoIn₅ and other Ce-based heavy fermion materials, depends strongly on the... -
First-principles Hubbard parameters with automated and reproducible workflows
We introduce an automated, flexible framework (aiida-hubbard) to self-consistently calculate Hubbard U and V parameters from first-principles. By leveraging density-functional... -
Flat-band hybridization between f and d states near the Fermi energy of SmCoIn₅
We present high-quality angle-resolved photoemission (ARPES) and density functional theory calculations (DFT+U) of SmCoIn₅. We find broad agreement with previously published... -
Unraveling the effects of inter-site Hubbard interactions in spinel Li-ion ca...
Accurate first-principles predictions of the structural, electronic, magnetic, and electrochemical properties of cathode materials can be key in the design of novel efficient... -
Extensive benchmarking of DFT+U calculations for predicting band gaps
Accurate computational predictions of band gaps are of practical importance to the modeling and development of semiconductor technologies, such as (opto)electronic devices and... -
The role of oxidizing conditions in the dispersion of supported platinum nano...
Achieving fine control over the dispersion of supported platinum nanoparticles (Pt) is a promising avenue to enhance their catalytic activity and selectivity. Experimental... -
Exploring DFT+U parameter space with a Bayesian calibration assisted by Marko...
Density-functional theory is widely used to predict the physical properties of materials. However, it usually fails for strongly correlated materials. A popular solution is to... -
Systematic determination of a material's magnetic ground state from first pri...
We present a self-consistent method based on first-principles calculations to determine the magnetic ground state of materials, regardless of their dimensionality. Our... -
Orbital-resolved DFT+U for molecules and solids
We present an orbital-resolved extension of the Hubbard U correction to density-functional theory (DFT). Compared to the conventional shell-averaged approach, the prediction of... -
Polaron hopping through piecewise-linear functionals
We use piecewise-linear functionals to study the polaron energy landscape and hopping rates in 𝜷-Ga₂O₃, which we adopt as an example of an anisotropic material hosting multiple... -
Interplay between ferroelectricity and metallicity in hexagonal YMnO₃
We use first-principles density functional theory to investigate how the polar distortion is affected by doping in multiferroic hexagonal yttrium manganite, h-YMnO₃. While the... -
On-site and inter-site Hubbard corrections in magnetic monolayers: The case o...
Hubbard-corrected density-functional theory has proven to be successful in addressing self-interaction errors in 3D magnetic materials. However, the effectiveness of this... -
Low-temperature crystallography and vibrational properties of rozenite (FeSO₄...
Rozenite (FeSO₄·4H₂O) is a candidate mineral component of the polyhydrated sulfate deposits on the surface and in the subsurface of Mars. In order to better understand its... -
Influence of the triangular Mn-O breathing mode on magnetic ordering in multi...
We use a combination of symmetry analysis, phenomenological modeling, and first-principles density functional theory to explore the interplay between the magnetic ground state... -
Evidence for Jahn-Teller-driven metal-insulator transition in strained SrCrO₃...
We present a potential explanation for the strain-induced metal-insulator transition that has recently been observed in thin films of SrCrO₃ using density-functional theory... -
Assessing vibrational frequencies of CO adsorbed on cerium oxide surfaces usi...
<p>The vibrational frequency of carbon monoxide (CO) adsorbed on ceria-based catalysts serves as a sensitive probe for identifying exposed surface facets, provided...