Computationally Predicted Electronic Properties and Energetics of Native Defects in Cubic Boron Nitride

In this study, we employ a first-principles approach to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the properties of nine common native point defects in cubic boron nitride. This analysis combines standard semi-local and dielectric hybrid density-exchange-correlation functional calculations, encompass...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2024-02
Main Authors: Nguyen, Ngoc Linh, Hung The Dang, Tien Lam Pham, Thi Minh Hoa Nghiem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boron
Cubic boron nitride
First principles
Free energy
Heat of formation
Interstitials
Photoluminescence
Point defects
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Summary:In this study, we employ a first-principles approach to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the properties of nine common native point defects in cubic boron nitride. This analysis combines standard semi-local and dielectric hybrid density-exchange-correlation functional calculations, encompassing vacancies, interstitials, antisites, and their complexes. Our findings elucidate the influence of these defects on the structural and electronic characteristics of cubic boron nitride, such as local structures, formation energy, magnetism, and the energies of defect states within the band gap. Notably, we accurately simulate the photoluminescent spectra of cubic boron nitride induced by these defects, demonstrating excellent agreement with experimental observations. This outcome indicates that the prominent peaks in the photoluminescent spectrum at 2.5 and 2.8 eV can be attributed to the nitrogen to boron antisite (N\(_{\rm B}\)) and boron interstitial (B\(_{\rm i}\)) defects, respectively. Additionally, we investigate the energetic stability of defects under various charge states, providing valuable references for benchmarking purposes.
ISSN:2331-8422