Adsorption Behavior of NO and NO<sub>2</sub> on Two-Dimensional As, Sb, and Bi Materials: First-Principles Insights

To address the most significant environmental challenges, the quest for high-performance gas sensing materials is crucial. Among numerous two-dimensional materials, this study investigates the gas-sensitive capabilities of monolayer As, Sb, and Bi materials. To compare the gas detection abilities of...

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Main Authors: Yuting Zhang, Xi Chen, Dan Fang, Hao Yan, Dengkui Wang, Xiaohua Wang, Jinhua Li, Yingjiao Zhai, Xueying Chu, Dongbo Wang, Hongbin Zhao, Xuan Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/5/1024
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Summary:To address the most significant environmental challenges, the quest for high-performance gas sensing materials is crucial. Among numerous two-dimensional materials, this study investigates the gas-sensitive capabilities of monolayer As, Sb, and Bi materials. To compare the gas detection abilities of these three materials, we employ first-principles calculations to comprehensively study the adsorption behavior of NO and NO<sub>2</sub> gas molecules on the material surfaces. The results indicate that monolayer Bi material exhibits reasonable adsorption distances, substantial adsorption energies, and significant charge transfer for both NO and NO<sub>2</sub> gases. Therefore, among the materials studied, it demonstrates the best gas detection capability. Furthermore, monolayer As and Sb materials exhibit remarkably high capacities for adsorbing NO and NO<sub>2</sub> gas molecules, firmly interacting with the gas molecules. Gas adsorption induces changes in the material’s work function, suggesting the potential application of these two materials as catalysts.
ISSN:1996-1944