Structures and properties of [Ag(Ag2S)n]+clusters with n=1-9: a density functional theory study

被引:9
作者
Tian, Zhimei [1 ]
Song, Chongfu [1 ]
Wang, Chang [1 ]
Xu, Huajie [1 ]
Guan, Qingmei [1 ]
机构
[1] Fuyang Normal Univ, Sch Chem & Mat Engn, Fuyang 236037, Anhui, Peoples R China
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
Ag(Ag2S)(n)](+)clusters; Density functional theory; Structures; Properties; Magic number cluster; MOLECULAR CALCULATIONS; SILVER; CORE; CHEMISTRY; CLUSTERS; ATOMS;
D O I
10.1007/s11051-020-04880-0
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
Silver sulfide clusters with size less than 2 nm are of much interest in photoelectric devices, such as photoconductive devices, infrared detectors and superconductors. The electronic structures of [Ag(Ag2S)(n)](+)(n = 1-9) clusters are investigated using the combined method of genetic algorithm (GA) and density functional theory (DFT). Results reveal that S atoms prefer to be at the tip of the structure, and Ag atoms tend to form S-Ag-S unit between two S atoms. With the increase of cluster size, the open structure evolves into closed centre-hollow structure. According to the stability analysis, [Ag(Ag2S)(6)](+)is a magic number cluster due to its high HOMO-LUMO gap, big average energy and high second-order energy difference. Ag-S bonds, S-Ag-S and triangular Ag(3)S(3)units play key roles in stabilizing [Ag(Ag2S)(n)](+)clusters. According to the electron affinity energy analysis, the clusters are easier to get electrons whenn = 1, 3, 5 and 9. Based on the charge analysis of the studied clusters, the charges on Ag and S atoms are positive and negative, respectively, which indicates that the charge transfer from Ag to S occurs in cluster. Infrared and Raman spectra are dependent on the symmetries of the clusters. The molecular orbitals of [Ag(Ag2S)(6)](+)and [Ag(Ag2S)(8)](+)present superatomic properties. We hope that the clusters studied here could provide valuable data for future experimental and theoretical study of cationic silver sulfide clusters.
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