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We simulated polarized gold electrodes to calculate Helmholtz capacitance, finding electronic response is key. Instantaneous chloride adsorption caused charge inversion on gold surfaces.

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  • Computational materials science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Surface science

Background:

  • Simulating electrified solid-liquid interfaces is crucial for understanding electrochemical processes.
  • Accurate modeling of the electric double layer (EDL) requires incorporating electronic and ionic contributions.
  • Experimental data for EDL properties often requires complementary theoretical insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To directly compute the Helmholtz capacitance of polarized gold electrodes using advanced simulation methods.
  • To investigate the role of electronic response and ion adsorption in EDL formation.
  • To improve existing models for electrified solid-liquid interfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Density functional theory (DFT)-based molecular dynamics (MD) simulations.
  • Finite-field methods were implemented to directly calculate Helmholtz capacitance.
  • Simulations were performed on polarized gold(100) and gold(111) electrodes in electrolyte solutions.

Main Results:

  • Calculated Helmholtz capacitance values showed excellent agreement with experimental data.
  • The electronic response of the gold electrode significantly contributes to high Helmholtz capacitance.
  • Instantaneous adsorption of chloride ions induced charge inversion on the anodic polarized gold(100) surface.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a direct computational method for Helmholtz capacitance, validating DFT-MD simulations.
  • Findings highlight the critical role of electronic polarization and specific ion adsorption in EDL structure.
  • Results offer insights for refining semi-classical models and understanding surface charge phenomena at interfaces.