ISSN: 1003-6326
CN: 43-1239/TG
CODEN: TNMCEW

Vol. 23    No. 1    January 2013

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First-principles thermodynamics of metal-oxide surfaces andinterfaces: A case study review
Yong JIANG1,2, Can-hui XU1,2, Guo-qiang LAN1,2
(1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China;
2. Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Materials Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education,
Ce
)
Abstract: An important step for achieving the knowledge-based design freedom on nano- and interfacial materials is attained by elucidating the related surface and interface thermodynamics from the first principles so as to allow engineering the microstructures for desired properties through smartly designing fabrication processing parameters. This is demonstrated for SnO2 nano-particle surfaces and also a technologically important Ag-SnO2 interface fabricated by in-situ internal oxidation. Based on defect thermodynamics, we first modeled and calculated the equilibrium surface and interface structures, and as well corresponding properties, as a function of the ambient temperature and oxygen partial pressure. A series of first principles energetics calculations were then performed to construct the equilibrium surface and interface phase diagrams, to describe the environment dependence of the microstructures and properties of the surfaces and interfaces during fabrication and service conditions. The use and potential application of these phase diagrams as a process design tool were suggested and discussed.
Key words: metal oxide; surface phase diagram; interface phase diagram; equilibrium crystal shape; first-principles; thermodynamics
Superintended by The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China (NFSOC)
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