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To extend the applicability of density functional theory for superconductors (SCDFT) to systems with significant particle-hole asymmetry, we construct a new exchange-correlation kernel entering the gap equation. We show that the kernel is…
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The present work reported a novel L12-strengthening NiCoCrAlTi high entropy alloy (HEA) with an outstanding synergy of tensile strength and ductility at both ambient and high temperatures. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)…
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We present a systematic study that clarifies validity and limitation of current hybrid functionals in density functional theory for structural and electronic properties of various semiconductors and insulators. The three hybrid functionals,…
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Parameters of the energy gap and, consequently, electronic, magnetic and galvanomagnetic properties in different X$_2$YZ Heusler alloys can vary quite strongly. In particular, half-metallic ferromagnets (HMFs) and spin gapless…
In this degree work, a theoretical computational study on high entropy alloys (HEAs) was carried out. Two specific alloys were chosen for study, AlCoCrFeNi and TiVZrNbHf. The study was based on the parameters deduced from the Hume-Rothery…
This paper studies short-range order (SRO) in the semiconductor alloy (GaN)$_{1-x}$(ZnO)$_x$. Monte Carlo simulations performed on a density functional theory (DFT)-based cluster expansion model show that the heterovalent alloys exhibit…
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are potential candidates for applications as refractory materials. While dual-phase refractory HEAs containing an ordered phase exhibit high hardness, there is high interest in developing intermetallic-free and…
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) and their corresponding high-entropy hydrides are new potential candidates for negative electrode materials of nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. This study investigates the cyclic electrochemical hydrogen…
Heuslers are a prominent family of multi-functional materials that includes semiconductors, half metals, topological semimetals, and magnetic superconductors. Owing to their same crystalline structure, yet quite different electronic…
The macroscopic dielectric function in the random-phase-approximation without local field effect has been implemented using the local density approximation with an all electron, full-potential linear muffin-tin orbital basis-set. This…
Equiatomic TaNbHfZr refractory high-entropy alloys (HEAs) were synthesized by arc-melting. The HEAs were annealed at 1800{\deg}C for different times, at maximum up to 8 days. Their on average body-centered cubic (bcc), solid-solution…
In this study, we attempted to model vacancy ordered half Heusler compounds with 18 valence electron count (VHH) derived from 19 VEC compounds such as TiNiSb such that the compositions will be Ti0.75NiSb, Zr0.75NiSb and Hf0.75NiSb with…
Studies on high-entropy alloy (HEA) superconductors have recently been increasing, particularly in the fields of materials science and condensed matter physics. To contribute to research on new HEA-type superconductors, in our study we…