The Adsorption Behavior of Gas Molecules on Co/N Co-Doped Graphene

Herein, we have used density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the adsorption behavior of gas molecules on Co/N-3 co-doped graphene (Co/N-3-gra). We have investigated the geometric stability, electric properties, and magnetic properties comprehensively upon the interaction between Co/N-3-gra and gas molecules. The binding energy of Co is -5.13 eV, which is big enough for application in gas adsorption. For the adsorption of C2H4, CO, NO2, and SO2 on Co/N-gra, the molecules may act as donors or acceptors of electrons, which can lead to charge transfer (range from 0.38 to 0.7 e) and eventually change the conductivity of Co/N-gra. The CO adsorbed Co/N-3-gra complex exhibits a semiconductor property and the NO2/SO2 adsorption can regulate the magnetic properties of Co/N-3-gra. Moreover, the Co/N-3-gra system can be applied as a gas sensor of CO and SO2 with high stability. Thus, we assume that our results can pave the way for the further study of gas sensor and spintronic devices.