Density functional theory calculations: A powerful tool to simulate and design high-performance energy storage and conversion materials

Abstract

Searching for high-performance energy storage and conversion materials is currently regarded as an important approach to solve the energy crisis. As a powerful tool to simulate and design materials, the density functional theory (DFT) method has made great achievements in the field of energy storage and conversion. This review highlights the ways in which DFT calculations can be used to simulate and design high-performance materials for batteries, capacitors, and hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts.