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View article: Mixture-of-Experts Transformers for Faithfully Deorbitalized Meta-GGA Density Functionals
Mixture-of-Experts Transformers for Faithfully Deorbitalized Meta-GGA Density Functionals Open
Meta-GGA density functional theory (DFT) is an important method in ab initio materials modelling; however, its computational cost limits applicability for generating large datasets or simulating extended length and time scales, as necessar…
View article: Mixture-of-Experts Transformers for Faithfully Deorbitalized Meta-GGA Density Functionals
Mixture-of-Experts Transformers for Faithfully Deorbitalized Meta-GGA Density Functionals Open
Meta-GGA density functional theory (DFT) is an important method in ab initio materials modelling; however, its computational cost limits applicability for generating large datasets or simulating extended length and time scales, as necessar…
View article: A General Pythonic Framework for DFT-in-DFT and WF-in-DFT Embedding
A General Pythonic Framework for DFT-in-DFT and WF-in-DFT Embedding Open
High-level quantum mechanical (QM) simulations provide accurate electronic information of chemical systems but scale unfavourably with system size, making calculations of applied systems challenging. Hierarchical quantum mechanics in quant…
View article: Machine learning generalised DFT+U projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework
Machine learning generalised DFT+U projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework Open
Accurate electronic structure simulations of strongly correlated metal oxides are crucial for the atomic level understanding of heterogeneous catalysts, batteries and photovoltaics; but remain challenging to perform in a computationally tr…
View article: Ab initio insights into support-induced sulfur resistance of Ni-based reforming catalysts
Ab initio insights into support-induced sulfur resistance of Ni-based reforming catalysts Open
Ni-based catalysts are well established for industrial H2 production via methane steam reforming; however, their susceptibility to sulfur poisoning necessitates expensive desulfurisation and limits the development of low temperature proces…
View article: Practical integration of machine learning into ab initio calculations and workflows: Accelerating the SCF cycle via density matrix predictions
Practical integration of machine learning into ab initio calculations and workflows: Accelerating the SCF cycle via density matrix predictions Open
Data-driven approaches offer great potential for accelerating ab initio electronic structure calculations of molecules and materials but their transferability is often limited due to the vast amount of data needed for training, including w…
View article: Polymorph-Induced Reducibility and Electron Trapping Energetics of Nb and W Dopants in TiO <sub>2</sub>
Polymorph-Induced Reducibility and Electron Trapping Energetics of Nb and W Dopants in TiO <sub>2</sub> Open
Controlling the formation of electron polarons in TiO2 doped with transition metals is important for the design of transparent conducting oxides for high-efficiency photovoltaics and photocatalysts with tunable reaction selectiv…
View article: Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2
Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2 Open
Controlling the formation of electron polarons in TiO2 doped with transition metals is important for the design of transparent conducting oxides for high efficiency photovoltaics and photocatalysts with tuneable reaction selectivities. In …
View article: Machine learning generalised DFT+U projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework
Machine learning generalised DFT+U projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework Open
Accurate electronic structure simulations of strongly correlated metal oxides are crucial for the atomic level understanding of heterogeneous catalysts, batteries and photovoltaics; but remain challenging to perform in a computationally tr…
View article: Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2
Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2 Open
Controlling the formation of electron polarons in TiO2 doped with transition metals is important for the design of transparent conducting oxides for high efficiency photovoltaics and photocatalysts with tuneable reaction selectivities. In …
View article: Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2
Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2 Open
Controlling the formation of electron polarons in TiO2 doped with transition metals is important for the design of transparent conducting oxides for high efficiency photovoltaics and photocatalysts with tuneable reaction selectivities. In …
View article: Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2
Polymorph-induced reducibility and electron trapping energetics of Nb and W dopants in TiO2 Open
Controlling the formation of electron polarons in TiO2 doped with transition metals is important for the design of transparent conducting oxides for high efficiency photovoltaics and photocatalysts with tuneable reaction selectivities. In …
View article: Machine learning generalised DFT+ <i>U</i> projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework
Machine learning generalised DFT+ <i>U</i> projectors in a numerical atom-centred orbital framework Open
We present machine learning-based workflows using symbolic regression and support vector machines to simultaneously optimise Hubbard U values and projectors, enabling accurate and efficient simulations of defects and polarons in complex me…
View article: A computational study of the formation of surface methoxy species in H-SSZ-13 and H-SAPO-34 frameworks
A computational study of the formation of surface methoxy species in H-SSZ-13 and H-SAPO-34 frameworks Open
The methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction on zeolites is vital for the production of higher-order hydrocarbons. The reaction mechanism for the initial steps in MTH has been investigated using electronic structure simulations and pathways…
View article: Integrated workflows and interfaces for data-driven semi-empirical electronic structure calculations
Integrated workflows and interfaces for data-driven semi-empirical electronic structure calculations Open
Modern software engineering of electronic structure codes has seen a paradigm shift from monolithic workflows toward object-based modularity. Software objectivity allows for greater flexibility in the application of electronic structure ca…
View article: Tuning the Size of TiO<sub>2</sub>-Supported Co Nanoparticle Fischer–Tropsch Catalysts Using Mn Additions
Tuning the Size of TiO<sub>2</sub>-Supported Co Nanoparticle Fischer–Tropsch Catalysts Using Mn Additions Open
Modifying traditional Co/TiO2-based Fischer-Tropsch (FT) catalysts with Mn promoters induces a selectivity shift from long-chain paraffins toward commercially desirable alcohols and olefins. In this work, we use in situ g…
View article: Roadmap on data-centric materials science
Roadmap on data-centric materials science Open
Science is and always has been based on data, but the terms ‘data-centric’ and the ‘4th paradigm’ of materials research indicate a radical change in how information is retrieved, handled and research is performed. It signifies a transforma…
View article: Exfoliated Polymeric Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Photocatalytic Applications
Exfoliated Polymeric Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Photocatalytic Applications Open
Exfoliation into a 2D nanosheet structure can lead to enhanced surface activity and unique optical and electronic properties in polymeric carbon nitride (PCN). In this study, four common exfoliation strategies (liquid ultrasonication, ther…
View article: Fundamental Structural and Electronic Understanding of Palladium Catalysts on Nitride and Oxide Supports
Fundamental Structural and Electronic Understanding of Palladium Catalysts on Nitride and Oxide Supports Open
The nature of the support can fundamentally affect the function of a heterogeneous catalyst. For the novel type of isolated metal atom catalysts, sometimes referred to as single‐atom catalysts, systematic correlations are still rare. Here,…
View article: Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science
Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science Open
Science is and always has been based on data, but the terms ‘data-centric’ and the ‘4th paradigm’ of materials research indicate a radical change in how information is retrieved, handled and research is performed. It signifies a transforma…
View article: Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science
Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science Open
Science is and always has been based on data, but the terms ‘data-centric’ and the ‘4th paradigm’ of materials research indicate a radical change in how information is retrieved, handled and research is performed. It signifies a transforma…
View article: Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science
Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science Open
Science is and always has been based on data, but the terms ‘data-centric’ and the ‘4th paradigm’ of materials research indicate a radical change in how information is retrieved, handled and research is performed. It signifies a transforma…
View article: Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science
Roadmap on Data-Centric Materials Science Open
Science is and always has been based on data, but the terms "data-centric" and the "4th paradigm of" materials research indicate a radical change in how information is retrieved, handled and research is performed. It signifies a transforma…
View article: First principles investigation of manganese catalyst structure and coordination in the <i>p</i>-xylene oxidation process
First principles investigation of manganese catalyst structure and coordination in the <i>p</i>-xylene oxidation process Open
The oxidation of p -xylene to terephtalic acid is important for the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This work investigates the coordination of the Mn catalyst species under operating conditions.
View article: Anchoring highly dispersed metal nanoparticles by strong electrostatic adsorption (SEA) on a dealuminated beta zeolite for catalysis
Anchoring highly dispersed metal nanoparticles by strong electrostatic adsorption (SEA) on a dealuminated beta zeolite for catalysis Open
Enhanced interaction between metal precursors and silanol nests was demonstrated on a silanol-rich dealuminated beta zeolite by strong electrostatic adsorption, leading to the formation of highly dispersed Ni nanoparticles for effective ca…
View article: Computational Study of the Solid-State Incorporation of Sn(II) Acetate into Zeolite β
Computational Study of the Solid-State Incorporation of Sn(II) Acetate into Zeolite β Open
Sn-doped zeolites are potent Lewis acid catalysts for important reactions in the context of green and sustainable chemistry; however, their synthesis can have long reaction times and harsh chemical requirements, presenting an obstacle to s…
View article: Evaluating the Role of Anharmonic Vibrations in Zeolite β Materials
Evaluating the Role of Anharmonic Vibrations in Zeolite β Materials Open
The characterization of zeolitic materials is often facilitated by spectroscopic analysis of vibrations, which informs about the bonding character of the substrate and any adsorbents. Computational simulations aid the interpretation of the…
View article: Stability of Single Gold Atoms on Defective and Doped Diamond Surfaces
Stability of Single Gold Atoms on Defective and Doped Diamond Surfaces Open
Polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD) is widely used as a working electrode material in electrochemistry, and its properties, such as its stability, make it an appealing support material for nanostructures in electrocatalytic applicati…
View article: Investigation of the Pd<sub>(1−x)</sub>Zn <sub>x</sub> alloy phase diagram using ab initio modelling approaches
Investigation of the Pd<sub>(1−x)</sub>Zn <sub>x</sub> alloy phase diagram using ab initio modelling approaches Open
The identification of the stable phases in alloy materials is challenging because composition affects the structural stability of different intermediate phases. Computational simulation, via multiscale modelling approaches, can significant…
View article: Stability of Single Metal Atoms on Defective and Doped Diamond Surfaces
Stability of Single Metal Atoms on Defective and Doped Diamond Surfaces Open
Polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD) is widely used as a working electrode material in electrochemistry, and its properties, such as its stability, make it an appealing support material for nanostructures for electrocatalytic applicat…