Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Spinel Co3O4 (111) Surface in GGA+U Approximation

Authors

  • I. Kupchak V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • N. Serpak V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe62.07.0615

Keywords:

spinel, cobalt oxide, magnetic surface structure

Abstract

The atomic structure and electronic properties of the spinel Co3O4 (111) surface are calculated within the methods of density functional theory. Possible types of the surface are analyzed, and their formation energies are calculated. Electron states formed at the surface by broken bonds are studied in detail, and their partial density of states is calculated. It is shown that, unlike the bulk of spinel, its surface has nontrivial magnetic properties, because Co atoms acquire an additional magnetic moment under near-surface conditions.

Published

2018-12-13

How to Cite

Kupchak, I., & Serpak, N. (2018). Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Spinel Co3O4 (111) Surface in GGA+U Approximation. Ukrainian Journal of Physics, 62(7), 615. https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe62.07.0615

Issue

Section

Solid matter