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In this work we investigate the dissociation of CO$_2$ on Cu(110) by performing density functional theory calculations using the vdW-DF2 exchange-correlation functional, with a potential energy surface parameterized using artificial neural…
The conversion of $\mathrm{CO_2}$ to value-added compounds is an important part of the effort to store and reuse atmospheric $\mathrm{CO_2}$ emissions. Here we focus on $\mathrm{CO_2}$ hydrogenation over so-called inverse catalysts:…
The recent boom in computational chemistry has enabled several projects aimed at discovering useful materials or catalysts. We acknowledge and address two recurring issues in the field of computational catalyst discovery. First, calculating…
We present an algorithm for accelerating the search of molecule's adsorption site based on global optimization of surface adsorbate geometries. Our approach uses a machine-learning interatomic potential (moment tensor potential) to…
CO2 conversion into value-added products has gained significant interest over the few last years, as the greenhouse gas concentrations constantly increase due to anthropogenic activities. Here we report on experiments for CO2 conversion by…
Up to now, the methods available for measuring the rate constants of reactions taking place on heterogeneous catalysts require that the catalyst be stable over long measurement times. But catalyst are often non-stationary, they may become…
In computational materials science, a common means for predicting macroscopic (e.g., mechanical) properties of an alloy is to define a model using combinations of descriptors that depend on some material properties (elastic constants,…
The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a complex multi-proton-electron transfer process that generates a vast network of reaction intermediates. Accurate prediction of free energy changes (G) of these intermediates and…
Developing efficient electrocatalysts for CO$_2$ reduction into value-added products is crucial for the green economy. Inspired by the recent synthesis of Biphenylene (BPH), we have systematically investigated pristine, defective, and…
Carbon capture is vital for decarbonizing heavy industries such as steel and chemicals. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their high surface area and structural tunability, are promising materials for CO2 capture. This study focuses on…
We study the dielectric function of CuBr$_\mathrm{x}$I$_{1-\mathrm{x}}$ thin film alloys using spectroscopic ellipsometry in the spectral range between 0.7 eV to 6.4 eV, in combination with first-principles calculations based on density…
Adsorbed transition metal atoms can have partially filled $d$- or $f$-shells due to strong on-site Coulomb interaction. Capturing all effects originating from electron correlation in such strongly correlated systems is a challenge for…
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as frontiers for catalyzing chemical reactions, yet the diverse combinations of active elements and support materials, the nature of coordination environments, elude traditional methodologies in…
Coded-illumination can enable quantitative phase microscopy of transparent samples with minimal hardware requirements. Intensity images are captured with different source patterns and a non-linear phase retrieval optimization reconstructs…
Our ab initio calculations of CO adsorption on several low and high miller index surfaces of Cu show that the adsorption energy increases as the coordination of the adsorption site decreases from 11 to 6, in qualitative agreement with…
Understanding how the local environment of a single-atom catalyst affects stability and reactivity remains a significant challenge. We present an in-depth study of Cu1, Ag1, Au1, Ni1, Pd1, Pt1, Rh1, and Ir1 species on Fe3O4(001); a model…
The reconstruction of electrical current densities from magnetic field measurements is an important technique with applications in materials science, circuit design, quality control, plasma physics, and biology. Analytic reconstruction…
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction technology is key to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and the energy crisis. However, controlling the selectivity of CO2RR products at low overpotential remains a challenge. In this paper, we predicted five…
Adsorption of carbon monoxide (CO) on transition-metal surfaces is a prototypical process in surface sciences and catalysis. Despite its simplicity, it has posed great challenges to theoretical modeling. Pretty much all existing density…
Nanoalloys offer a unique opportunity to tailor chemical properties through changes in composition, shape, and size. However, this flexibility introduces complexity that challenges both experimental and conventional theoretical methods. In…