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Density functional theory's self-interaction correction falters in transition metals, study finds

Density functional theory (DFT) is a cornerstone tool of modern physics, chemistry, and engineering used to explore the behavior of electrons. While essential in modeling systems with many electrons, ...
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Figure 4 DFT calculation for activating methane of TaPc/C3N4. (a) the optimized structure of bridge N-CH2-Ta; (b)(c) The superior pathway Gibbs energy scheme with each step ...

Figure 2 Performance of TaPc/C3N4 catalysts (a) the relationship of metal contains (Ta wt%), propylene yield and TOF of TaPc/C3N4 catalysts after 4h in 350℃; (b) lifetime of TaPc/C3N4 (0.08wt%) at ...