Molecular-level understanding of environmental interfaces using density functional theory modeling

Published

February 22, 2010

Author(s)

Sara E. Mason, Anne M. Chaka, Thomas P. Trainor, Christopher Iceman

Abstract

The ability to apply existing density functional theory-based modeling techniques to timely research problems in environmental chemistry is demonstrated by an {\em ab initio} thermodynamics investigation of stable hydrated oxide surface models and a comparative reactivity study of Pb(II) adsorption on two water-mineral interfaces with a common geometry, but distinct electronic structure. We emphasize the unique considerations required to produce chemically reasonable structural models for hydrated surfaces and surface complex structures, as well as how to use experimental insights to limit the extensive configuration space encountered in complex hydrated models relative to theoretical surface science done under idealized, ultra-high vacuum conditions.

Citation

Physics Procedia

Issue

4

Pub Type

Others

Keywords

aluminum oxide, density functional theory, iron oxide, morphology, reactivity, surface structure

Citation

Mason, S. , Chaka, A. , Trainor, T. and Iceman, C. (2010), Molecular-level understanding of environmental interfaces using density functional theory modeling, Physics Procedia (Accessed December 31, 2025)