DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)

Abstract This study investigates the hydrogen storage capacity of co-doped graphene with non-bonded B and N atoms (BC4N) using density functional theory (DFT). The optimized structure reveals the introduction of co-doping ripples the surface, enhancing potential hydrogen storage applications. The ad...

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Main Authors: N. N. Mostafa, Kamal A. Soliman, S. M. Abd El Haleem, W. S. Abdel Halim
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14088-8
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description Abstract This study investigates the hydrogen storage capacity of co-doped graphene with non-bonded B and N atoms (BC4N) using density functional theory (DFT). The optimized structure reveals the introduction of co-doping ripples the surface, enhancing potential hydrogen storage applications. The adsorption behavior of Li and Na atoms on the BC4N surface is examined, demonstrating a higher binding energy, surpassing their cohesive energies. Density of State (DOS), Partial Density of State (PDOS), and charge transfer analyses indicate electron donation from Li and Na to BC4N monolayer, establishing BC4N as an electron acceptor. The investigation extends to H2 adsorption on Li/BC4N and Na/BC4N systems, revealing a non-dissociative form and a cooperative effect with increasing H2 molecules. The hydrogen storage gravimetric density is calculated, and desorption temperatures are determined, highlighting the potential of Li/BC4N and Na/BC4N as promising candidates for efficient hydrogen storage.
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spelling doaj-art-96535c0d8f4e4c5db9a70eeda5828b1c2025-08-24T11:19:06ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111510.1038/s41598-025-14088-8DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)N. N. Mostafa0Kamal A. Soliman1S. M. Abd El Haleem2W. S. Abdel Halim3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Zagazig UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Benha UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Zagazig UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Zagazig UniversityAbstract This study investigates the hydrogen storage capacity of co-doped graphene with non-bonded B and N atoms (BC4N) using density functional theory (DFT). The optimized structure reveals the introduction of co-doping ripples the surface, enhancing potential hydrogen storage applications. The adsorption behavior of Li and Na atoms on the BC4N surface is examined, demonstrating a higher binding energy, surpassing their cohesive energies. Density of State (DOS), Partial Density of State (PDOS), and charge transfer analyses indicate electron donation from Li and Na to BC4N monolayer, establishing BC4N as an electron acceptor. The investigation extends to H2 adsorption on Li/BC4N and Na/BC4N systems, revealing a non-dissociative form and a cooperative effect with increasing H2 molecules. The hydrogen storage gravimetric density is calculated, and desorption temperatures are determined, highlighting the potential of Li/BC4N and Na/BC4N as promising candidates for efficient hydrogen storage.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14088-8Hydrogen storageCo-doped grapheneLi and na decorationDOSPDOSGravimetric density
spellingShingle N. N. Mostafa
Kamal A. Soliman
S. M. Abd El Haleem
W. S. Abdel Halim
DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
Scientific Reports
Hydrogen storage
Co-doped graphene
Li and na decoration
DOS
PDOS
Gravimetric density
title DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
title_full DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
title_fullStr DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
title_full_unstemmed DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
title_short DFT investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing Li and Na decorated co-doped graphene (B/N)
title_sort dft investigation of efficient hydrogen storage utilizing li and na decorated co doped graphene b n
topic Hydrogen storage
Co-doped graphene
Li and na decoration
DOS
PDOS
Gravimetric density
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14088-8
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