Family of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichlorides: Fundamental Properties, Structural Defects, and Environmental
Andrey A Kistanov1, Stepan A Shcherbinin2, Romain Botella1
1Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu 90014, Finland.
Abstract:
A large number of novel two-dimensional (2D) materials are constantly being discovered and deposited in databases. Consolidated implementation of machine learning algorithms and density functional theory (DFT)-based predictions have allowed the creation of several databases containing an unimaginable number of 2D samples. As the next step in this chain, the investigation leads to a comprehensive study of the functionality of the invented materials. In this work, a family of transition metal dichlorides have been screened out for systematic investigation of their structural stability, fundamental properties, structural defects, and environmental stability via DFT-based calculations. The work highlights the importance of using the potential of the invented materials and proposes a comprehensive characterization of a new family of 2D materials.
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