Theoretical prediction of materials with diffuse electrons with possible applications in redox catalysis and quantum computing

Jackson, Benjamin A.; Miliordos, Evangelos; Lee, Mal-Soon

doi:10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.101052

Title: Theoretical prediction of materials with diffuse electrons with possible applications in redox catalysis and quantum computing

Journal Article · 02 December 2024 · Materials Today Sustainability

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.101052 · OSTI ID:2479983

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Auburn Univ., AL (United States)

The spin of diffuse electrons has been proposed in the literature as qubit for quantum hardware applications. Here we provide the first investigation of the thermal stability for a newly reported family of materials with diffuse electrons. This material has a diamond-like grid of Li⁺ centers bridged by diamine chains NH₂(CH₂)_nH₂N of varying carbon length. The tetracoordinated lithium-amine center is surrounded by one diffuse electron solvated by the N–H bonds. Previous work has demonstrated the tunability of the electronic structure of this material, with short chain lengths producing a metallic material and longer a semiconductor. Density functional theory-based ab initio molecular dynamics simulations are employed to characterize the thermal stability and melting point of the crystalline material. Calculations show that the thermal stability ranges from 100 to 220 K, primarily depending on the carbon chain length, with longer chains increasing the stability. Melting of the material is characterized by dissociation of the diamine coordination and formation of disordered clumps of undercoordinated Li-diamine centers. These melting points are well above temperatures used in typical quantum computing applications. The computational study provides insight into avenues for the future development of similar materials and the improvement of their stability.

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Research Organization:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

OSTI ID:: 2479983

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA--197857

Journal Information:: Materials Today Sustainability, Journal Name: Materials Today Sustainability Vol. 29; ISSN 2589-2347

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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