Research on N, Ne, and P adsorption on boron-germanene nanoribbons for nano sensor applications

The study investigated the adsorption of N, P, and Ne atoms on boron-germanene nanoribbons (BGeNRs) using density functional theory (DFT) and the Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package (VASP). Results indicated that both the pristine and adsorbed configurations exhibited metallic behavior. While the pristine and Ne-adsorbed configurations were nonmagnetic, the N- and P-adsorbed configurations displayed magnetic moments of 1.81 μ_B and 1.21 μ_B, respectively. The N-adsorbed configuration had the lowest adsorption energy, whereas the Ne-adsorbed configuration exhibited a positive adsorption energy. Multi-orbital hybridization analysis revealed that hybridization processes predominantly occurred in the conduction band at energy levels corresponding to the σ bond. Charge density difference analysis showed significant charge transfer between the substrate and the adsorbed elements. Additionally, optical properties, including the real and imaginary parts of the dielectric function, absorption coefficient, and electron-hole density, were systematically examined to highlight the variations. The findings underscore the potential application of BGeNR materials in nanosensors.